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Timika “You are the dancing Queen, Young and sweet, Only seventeen” We sing at the top of our lungs… I look to my side, the wind is blowing through Xander’s blonde hair, as he sings very dramatically. I forget to sing, caught up in the moment. I can’t help but laugh at him. This smile has not left my face since we hit the road this morning. My cheeks are actually cramping. “You can dance, You can jive, Having the time of your life” …. He sings by himself. Xan has always had a good voice, and he sure can hit those notes. His voice has a Shawn Mendes quality to it. He signals for me to do the next part…. “Ooh, see that girl, Watch that scene, Digging the Dancing Queen” We sing along to the ABBA classic. The drive to the pack has been pleasant. Xander is driving with me. Austin thought we could use the private time to catch up. And when he suggested that he would drive, I simply shot it down. I wanted to give him the treat of me being behind the wheel. A Kenzie-special.
Timika As I drove through the streets of the pack, Xander explained to me the layout of the grounds, or well the parts we could see as we drove by. It was like a proper little town all by itself. They had their owns schools and a huge hospital. Unlike our pack, where we would go into the nearby city to be part of the schools. We had our own doctors and a small hospital, but nothing in comparison to this magnitude. We drove past a park that was designed to entertain all the pups. It had swings and multiple slides, a water play area, a large communal pool, and one for babies. Lush green trees and little hills. Bike trails, a picknick area, and even a duck pond. I have never seen a park like this, and I smiled as I saw a few young pups laughing as they played and chased one another. Xander explained to me how their pack worked. They had homes for families, all members received a home once they were mated. Then there was a little neighbourhood just for the elderly. The rest of the pac
Timika There to my left, on a rock, stood the largest wolf I have ever seen. Pure black coat, with charcoal paws and tail. His eyes are black with a thin golden rim. And just by his aura, I know he is the Alpha of Blood Stone Pack. Morganite whimpers in my mind, I have no idea why? She is not in pain, or even submissive towards him. ‘Girl what’s wrong?’ I ask her. ‘I don’t know’ She whimpers again… ‘He makes me feel some unknown emotions. I feel sad and completely at awe at the same time. Maybe it is just his powerful presence.’ The Alpha wolf turns his attention to Xilo, who gives a small bark. They are obviously mind-linking, and he turns his attention back to me. His stare is so intense, I feel like he can see right through to my soul... fear envelops me, and I feel my heart rate pick up… fear that he might see I am hiding a secret. Can he see it? Is he expecting something from me? Should I bow… submit… shift to my human form… why is he just staring at me? Shit! Please don’t
Arkham Suddenly, Ark pushes for dominance… ‘Do you smell that…’ I zone out of what is going on around me, I let Ark’s senses take over… his heightened senses scanning our grounds, I pick up all the scents of my pack member, of Sasha, I get Xan… and then… something so faint and delicate… Jasmine … “Hey man… we have a lot to discuss” Ashtons’s voice breaks my concentration. “Yeah, sure let’s go” I reply, turning back to the group, and guiding Sasha into the pack house, my hand gently on the small of her back. It is about 45min into all discussions and running past the plans of our Games Day. My men have been on it, and I am impressed by how much they have gotten sorted in the short timeframe of a few hours. Sasha has been unpacking her things in the room she will be staying at. The room is located in the guest wing, and although she subtly tried to hide it, I picked up on the shock that she was not sharing a room with me... not yet … but maybe soon. I listen to Alexia as she ex
Timika “But I keep cruisin’ Can’t stop, won’t stop movin’ It's like I got this music in my mind Sayin’, “It’s gonna be alright...” One of my favourite, feel-good songs, by Taylor Swift, blasts through my earphones. I woke up just before sunrise to go for a run. I have been running for nearly an hour, alternating between base running, sprints, and walking. I am heading back the way I came. It is such a beautiful morning, the sun has been up for almost an hour, and the cool breeze is refreshing against my hot skin that is covered in a sheen layer of sweat. It seems the rest of the pack is just starting to stir to life. As I have not seen anyone else yet, but I can hear the faint chatter going on around the pack. As the chorus hits… I can’t help but do a few dance moves, slowing down my running pace. This song just has that ability to make my body move in silly dance moves. I shimmy my shoulders, and do some shuffle moves, even adding a few twirls. I don’t even care if anyone s
Arkham The Great Games Day…. Today was finally the day! We have all been busting our asses and pulling our weight to make this weekend a massive success. I have been swamped with arrangements that kept popping up as soon as we thought we had it all covered. But today, today it was all set. Everything was in its place, ready to welcome the other four packs. I am beyond proud of my pack and what we have all managed to pull together in four days! These Game days have always been for fun, but today we compete. No matter what, in my heart, my pack is Number One! I am so proud of each one of them. The respect we have for one another, and how well we work together as one. We have four packs joining us today, they are our neighbouring packs, and I get along fine with these Alphas. I am excited to have them all over, and curious to see how it will all work out. Today will be a day of Warriors, though all pack members were welcome to be part of the audience, and cheer their pack warrior
Timika Knock! Knock! Knock! A faint knock reaches my ears, the sound so far away. It’s becoming louder with each knock, pulling me from the amazing dream I was having …. Those large, strong hands around my waist. “Ugh,” I groan… Why? I want to go back. I tuck my head under the comfy duvet. Knock. Knock. Knock!!! Three fast knocks follow. I push the duvet cover down, smacking my arms down hard. A fluffy pillow is covering my face, my wild hair spilling over the sheets. Ugh… I bring my legs up and kick the duvet open. I roll over on my belly, my one leg now draping over some scattered cushions, and I’m pretty sure my butt cheek is hanging out from my shorts. Knock. Knock. Knock! Again. “Okay…okay! Keep your knickers on!” Knock! … “I’m coming!” I state annoyed. I stumble out of bed, repositioning my shorts, placing the cute little butt cheek back in its place. I open the door, Xander is standing there, wearing only his superman boxers, a hot chocolate in each hand. G
Xan is in the first heat. He looks amazing! Dressed in all black, and I now know that this is the Blood Stone team. Goosebumps break out all over my body… I feel proud even if this is not my own pack. My family being part of it, makes me feel part of it. Xan and four other men take their stand on the starting line. The horn goes off and they run 100m before starting their obstacles. They are fast and agile, swinging, climbing and jumping like freaking Spider-Man, even doing some crazy parkour moves. I'm completely sucked in! My heart is thumping so fast and loud. I scream and run along the front seats so I have a view of him, as he moves. Xan is now in second place, and the guy that is ahead of him, turns to look back. He spots Xan and carries on with his next obstacle. Xan is mere seconds behind him. Come on, Xan!!! The guy in the lead, wearing red, loses his balance and slips, making him lose a second or two, and Xan takes advantage of the moment. He pushes himself even harder,
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TIMIKA Why did I even panic? Of course he wouldn't hurt me. The truth is … I have never felt this safe. I stare out the window, my fingers playing with the beautiful new necklace I got from Mama Lil and Papa G for my birthday. It's a delicate rose-gold necklace with a rose-shaped pendant in the middle. It has a tiny soft-pink pearl inside of the rose, representing the flower bud, while there are little diamonds on the leaves. The word 'Blossom' is engraved on the inside of the rose. I frown as my mind goes back to the conversation earlier with Mama Lil… -FLASHBACK- *********** I fasten the beautiful necklace around my neck. It hangs low on my throat, almost like a choker (necklace), just lower. I look at my reflection in the mirror that hangs in their lounge. It looks perfect! It goes beautifully with my dandelion necklace that I got from my parents, and I realize it was ten years ago today. Everything that happened in these ten years. How lost and alone I felt, just like th
ARKHAM Changing the gears, I notice her heart racing as we drive out of pack territories. Slowly the unsettling realization sets in my mind that She is nervous and uncomfortable being alone in the car with me. 'The little flower is scared. Don't upset her!' Ark warns me sternly. 'I can see that, Ark…and I'd never!' Uncomfortable with the thought, I changed my position, suddenly sitting uncomfortably in my leather seat. Frustrated, I move the dark strands of hair from my face. What is she afraid of? As much as I don't want her to feel this way around me, I did this for a reason. I need uninterrupted alone time with her. This will give us time to break down those walls. As we drive past the pack borders, I decide to initiate the conversation, I have had enough of this awkward silence and her just staring blankly out the window. I am so desperate to know what captivates her thoughts and to get the opportunity to spend some quality time getting to know the real version of her
TIMIKA "Why the hell are you up? You're supposed to be asleep?" Ashton asks, looking confused. All the guys are wearing loose fitting sweats, all shitless. But it has no effect on me… not the way Arkham does.. I barely register their appearances. "Were you all trying to surprise me?" I ask, my voice trembling a little. "Yeah, but it looks like you beat us to it," Xan replies with a small smile, but I don't miss the little disappointment with it. I frown. By now I can tell they were all planning this for me. I'm not used to this treatment and I feel emotional and guilty for ruining their plan to spoil me. This is my first birthday in ten years that Xander is back in my life, and he wanted to make it special for me, they all did. Why didn't I just stay in bed this morning? I make a mental note, to take things easy on my birthday in the future. I walk over to my brother, and a little memory of an 11 year old me and a 17 year old him, plays through my mind… and then… my parents.
Arkham Beep! Beep! Beep! My alarm goes off, and I groan as I shut the buzzer off. Another night of dreams filled with darkness and anxiety. After three years, one would think I would be used to it. But as the full moon approaches, it's at its worst. I scrub my hands over my face and look at the time… 06:02h … And I remember why I set my alarm. Today is Kenzie's birthday. I want to make us all a special breakfast since our little group has the day off. I asked Garren to observe at class today, as he sure is a skilled ex-warrior and Gamma. Some of my other Top -Team guys got my instructions, and they will lead the class. My parents came home last night, and I spent some quality time with them. I have not mentioned Kenzie to them. But I did not miss Dad observing me intently, and I knew he knew something was up with me. I can't stop smiling at times, no matter how hard I try to suppress it. They are staying in the villa beside the Pack House, and they always sleep in, so they
ARKHAM It's a new week. The hustle and bustle of the previous week has calmed down. The other packs all went home yesterday. And honestly, even though the Games Day was a massive success, I'm glad it is over. Despite the event ending up in an unexpected fight between Kenzie and Justin Volt, before that, it all went smoothly. Speaking of Justin, I made sure he was escorted to his pack with a few of my men following. He was locked in the dungeons and Alpha Zavion ensured that he would be kept imprisoned. All the Alphas agreed that we would have an united Games Day annually. But it will now be called The Games, as it stretches over a two day period. We would all have more time to plan, and be ready for next year. This would encourage our warriors to work even harder, as the competition would be tougher with all five packs. Sasha went with Alpha Duke to his pack. She did not speak another word to me, and I couldn't be more relieved. By tomorrow night, he will know whether or not she i
Chapter Thirty-Six Garren "You want to tell me why I woke up without you in my arms? Or why your spot has been left cold and untouched for hours?" I whisper into her soft white locks, leaving a lingering kiss there. She places her arms over mine that are wrapped around her waist. Her nails gently stroke my skin, Goddess how I love this woman. I give a little growl of approval, and kiss my mark on her slender neck, nibbling her soft skin for a second. Centuries together will never be enough … "I have just been thinking about everything. Last night … I saw a glimpse of her aura. It was like there was a crack in the spell. I didn't know she would be this powerful already." she says in a soft, concerned tone. "I knew she was powerful, I saw it the other day when I sparred with her, she has become even better than before. But last night … I was stunned. She is a masterpiece! Would it be so bad if the spell broke earlier?" I shrug. I think back to when I first started training Tim
Lilura I stare at the beautiful beams of sunlight as they dance through the branches and leaves of the trees that surround our cottage. The birds are chirping happily, and the crisp morning breeze blows softly over my face, and I smile. It's early morning, and I take a whiff of my morning camomile tea while sitting on our porch swing. I couldn't really sleep last night. I was mulling over so many thoughts in my mind, so I decided to get up and watch the sunrise. Oh, how I love nature, how it is a part of me. How many sunrises have I seen in my time? Thousands… Still, each one is unique. Never the same; like an artwork, a gift given each day… But we never slow down, stop, look around, take it all in and realize that we will never have this exact moment again. No. There is something so beautiful and emotionally moving about watching a sunrise or sunset. It stirs your soul… like your subconscious acknowledges that it's the end of something you'll never relive or have again. Once t
Arkham I reached the hospital and I knew there would be questions hitting me about Kenzie …. How do I explain this? I need to talk to her in the morning, before I can answer anything. It's not that she did anything wrong, in fact … the opposite. She was a vision of light and pure goodness. But seeing it all, everyone had to have some questions. Maybe she was just that good? Maybe she was just meant to be a special kind of warrior. But, there was a magical feel in the air. Ugh … Stop overthinking it! Just act cool… roll with it. I see the four men gathered at the entrance of the hospital. Alpha Romano is standing to the side, not interacting with any of the younger Alphas, he has his iconic frown on his face, his stormy grey eyes running over Alpha Zavion. He drags his fingers through his long sandy brown hair, before he ties it into a man-bun on top of his head, the bottom half shaved short. His eyes are sharp, and he averts his gaze to me, and our eyes lock. A faint smirk reaches