Angeline His warm eyes met mine, and my heart stammered as I looked intently at him, without allowing myself to blink, too afraid that if I did so, my dad would disappear and be dead once again. With my eyes wide open like two anchors, I gazed at his soft smile and loving face. “Did you ever think I would leave you, my angel?” he asked, stretching his arm out and offering me his hand. Hearing his voice almost made me cry like a child. I shook my body, trying to get rid of the overwhelming feeling of confusion. How was that possible? Was I dead again? Was it a dream or the next level of insanity? You know what? It doesn’t matter, my dad was here. Jumping to my feet, I took his hand in mine and shove myself into his open arms. He was the only person I had, the single safe haven amidst the chaos, until he died and left me exposed to all the terrors and disasters the world could dump on me. And we all know the world didn’t spare a single trouble, throwing it all on my head like in
A few hours earlier:GrantI looked out of the window of my office as Angeline quickly strode towards the pack borders, only able to see her due to my wolf’s vision. As soon as I heard she was heading to the pack limits, I interrupted my uncomfortable talk with Gina and came here, dying to look at Angeline — at my Lily — one more time. Seeing her walk away laced my chest with a pain that fastly spread across my system, causing a whimper to vibrate in my throat. My great love. My great loss. Soon, not even my vision could make out/discern more than a silhouette quickly swallowed by the distance. Fuck! I hit my forehead against the glass of the window, chastising myself. She was leaving. My muscles tensed even further as I controlled myself not to run after her and ask her to stay as many times as it took to convince her. No. I had to give her space. After my greatest mistake, I didn’t have the right to insist that she listen to me. “It doesn’t matter! Go after her. We can’t let m
AngelineI squinted my eyes to see within the dark of the moonless night and resumed walking. The mess of unsettled thoughts weighed on my head, blooming an annoying ache on my temples. Headache or not, the faster I went, the sooner I would see my pup. After an hour or so of walking, a shed of brightness attracted my vision to the sky and my brows pinched together as I caught sight of the moon – a waxing moon. Wait, she was not there before. When I blinked, the moon and her soft light were gone. Has the moon gone crazy and mixed up her cycle calendar? “You are the one who lost it. There was no moon, only one of the darkest nights of our lives. I will shift and walk the rest of the way, and maybe you can try to rest in the back of our mind.” Cal said, and I replied with a long exhale. Probably a broken heart and a weird dream were the two last drops I needed to lose my s.hit completely. Before she could shift to her form, I heard a soft giggle. Yeah, it was official: I went to th
AngelineAfter Dora shifted and ran most of the way with her super quick paws, I finally arrived close to the borders of Aaron’s Pack. Ensuring that there was no one around, I went behind a tree and changed back to my form, taking the glamour that Stine gave me even before putting clothes on.No one in this pack could see my real appearance, otherwise my plan would be ruined. My brows furrowed at the blond locks falling down my shoulders, and the pair of large breasts that replaced my small ones. To make sure the whole thing went right, I checked the reflection on the metallic surface of my water bottle, and seeing my new face, I smiled. I wasn’t one to care that much about looks, since I had more to do — like a pup to take care of and silly words to write. But now, being what basic she-wol
“Oh.” She gaped at me as if she couldn’t make her mind whether I was Angeline or not. As Stella’s eyes locked with mine and we gape at each other, Aaron clicked his tongue and chuckled.“No, Stella. That’s Ava. She doesn’t even resemble Angeline. Those pups.” Turning his head to look at me, he dismissed Stella with a motion of his hand as if she were a stray dog. That son of a flea-infested chihuahua! But she took a few steps closer anyway, not acknowledging his gesture. Even though I was now a buxom blond could she recognize me? Could she feel that inside the magical-mask I was wearing, I was still her Angel? My heart screamed at that thought, both dreading and yearning for her to recognize me. How I wanted her to jump into my arms, but I knew it would ruin my plans. I cleared my throat, giving her an awkward wave of my hand. “Hello, pup, I am your cousin Ava from the Opal Moon Pack.” She gasped again, a cute oh forming on her mouth, “A cousin? Cool. Do you know when Angel is
AngelinePutting on the other tight dress Stine gave me and the heels, I got ready for the fake date with my ex mate.“It’s hard to casually have dinner when you would rather casually kick his tail!” Cal barked.Dora was silent, shaking her head in disapproval, but I didn’t acknowledge her.I would make my plan work. I was so close to retrieving my pup, I couldn’t give up now.Dropping the contents from my backpack to the bed, I took another look at them. Stine gave me a bunch of potions and crystals I could use, after schooling me about each one of them. I really appreciate it and the fact that she was adamant to give me whatever I needed to cover my tail in case things went wrong.I put the sleeping and the puzzlement potions on my purse, knowing that I might need them tonight.Plastering a fake smile on my face, I headed to the dining room where a table for two was settled.“Miss Ava, the Alpha is arriving soon.” An omega girl ushered me to take a seat.Great! That was the perfect
AngelineI couldn’t wait to see my pup, but Julia was still in my way. So, I had to be nice to her for now.Taking a deep inhale to hold back my urge to yell at her and give her a mouthful, I step close to her door. Since today was Saturday, coming to this house was my only way to meet Stella.This house – my throat constricted as my eyes raked the porch and the yellow swing in front of the garden. So many memories here and now, it all didn’t mean shit, not after what she did to me. Thinking about all the good moments only brought a sour taste to my mouth, making her betrayal hurt more. Damn, she was my best friend, like a sister to me… Well, she pretended to be.Before I stepped onto the porch, the sound of a familiar angry voice gave me pause. Even when Dora was giving me the cold shoulder her super hearing senses worked and really came in hand.“...Again, Julia?” Aaron yelled and a thud reverberated. What the hell?“Alpha, I…” Julia was interrupted by Stella’s sweet voice.“Jul, di
Angeline Why the Hell did the Goddess bring me back? It was a mistake! I was a mistake! I cried out, hugging her, trying to make her warmer. “Ava?” A soft poking on my arm brought me back from panic-town. “Stella.” The words came out in a hazy murmur as I still rode the frozen waves of paralysing anxiety. “Is Jul sleeping?” worry was clear in her eyes. I wrapped my arms around her and brought her to my lap. The poor pup had already lost so much and witnessed lots of shit and now I was the one laying the shit onto her life, taking her Jul from her. I swallowed the lump in my throat, hugging her tighter. Fuck, no! “She is kind of sick, but she will get better, I promise you.” I tried to steady my voice and not sound like the mess I was feeling like.“Let’s head to the clinic, they must have something to help her,” Cal suggested. “Let’s go to the clinic,” I said, putting Stella down and doing my best to lift Julia as I hoisted her over my shoulder. It was super hard, but after all
Angeline“Angeline,” Dora’s voice had me turning around, and I looked at her in my mind. It was different from when I heard or saw her in our shared mind. I was here with her, only a few steps away.
Angeline“If you want, it would make me very happy to lead this pack by your side. You make me a better man, and a better Alpha Angeline,” he said in my mind, sending the tender dash of his love through our bond.
AngelineI buried my face in the column of Grant’s neck, letting his embrace wash me over with comfort. My nerves are strained, and I have been a little fidgety since I woke up. Maybe everything that happened, the battle, the changes and the bond were catching up with me.
GrantI entered the small white room, closing the door behind me. Gina was curled on her bed, the bags under her eyes and the paleness of her face showing how worn-out she was.
GrantWe arrived at our pack late in the night, heading straight to our room, where I got to sleep with my mate in my embrace. I placed a kiss on Angeline’s head, and she snuggled further into my embrace, a blissful smile stretching across her lips.
AngelineGrant’s canines sank on me, and the time stopped. The moon mark on my belly pulsated like a second heart. Soft blue light enveloped me, filling me with calmness, strength, peace and an ounce of guilt. His love for me pulsated like a warm blanket covering my body and tucking at my chest.
GrantAngeline and I proceeded to check the ruined car. Surveying its surroundings, she found a few pieces of torn clothes.“I can’t find my phone, but it’s not that important. I can always count on Dora’s super-reaching mind-link abilities.” She shrugged her shoulders.Fortunately, the two elite guards who escorted us here weren’t dead, only harmed to the extent of unconsciousness. The king’s army transported them to the Royal Pack where they could receive immediate treatment. They would be fine.I hauled another sign of relief. Losing lives lives of my pack was a fucking bane, a burden I would never bear with ease. And I shouldn’t. Their lives matter and always will.After gazing around the half-burnt trees of the empty meadow, Angeline joined me, melting into my embrace.We were finally alone. The King left after Angeline and I told him about Elijah’s first attack and how Alpha Blake played a role in Angeline's kidnap.“I thought he would be royally enraged, we didn't tell him ever
AngelineSia’s death replayed in Cal’s and our shared mine.“Angel, I think this is dark magic! We will die. I love you, and I am so sorry I wasn’t a good enough wolf to you. I am sorry I couldn’t protect you!” her last words were a distant echo, and so was the icy pain spreading through my soul as I wasn’t able to reply to her. She was already gone. I could never tell her that she was enough and I loved her too.I was so empty without my Sia, my soul unable to reach hers.More words ricocheted in my mind, from the moment I first met Dora, but refused to let go of my first wolf. “Sia is gone. She sacrificed herself in an attempt to save you. Her soul shielded yours, and consequently, she took the hardest hit of Elijah’s dark magic.”Sia sacrificed herself for me!“And I will do it as many times as it takes!” Cal growled, lunging on Elijah.“No!” I screamed in my mind, I couldn’t lose my Cal-Sia again. They were the same wolf, even though they seemed like polar opposites, they always d
AngelineI had to spill it out! After taking a long and deep breath, I started, “Grant, I’m not your friend. We can’t be friends—”He interrupted me with a low growl. “Sorry, I couldn’t control the growl. I know I’m imposing Angeline. I have no right over you and I shouldn’t be here when you told me not to. After we talk to the king, I will be out of your life.” He didn’t do a good job concealing the sorrow in his voice.“No!”Grant’s head reared back, forehead creasing at my protest as he threw me a confused look.I slurred, “I mean … that’s not what I want. I can’t be your friend because it’s too little and I want so much more. I want everything. I-it will be hella hard to look at what I can’t have every day, but I want to support you with your pup, be part of it with you. I want us to have-be a family in the way we can. I love you and in the end I can’t even imagine a life without you. It might be complicated and hard. You probably don’t want that and I’m just here rambling like an