Katrina had never seen Tyler act like this. He hadn’t seemed scared or uncomfortable around them, but now he seemed to have forgotten what he was doing for a moment and just kept staring at her hand in surprise.
He shook his head slowly a few more times, as if to remind himself to focus on something else, and slowly began to eat his bread. Kat could tell by the way that Tyler’s eyebrows furrowed and the way he chewed on his food that he was struggling. And she wasn’t sure why. Was he worried that something was wrong with him?
He was acting strangely and he wasn’t even touching the food that was placed on the ground, instead watching her and the others eat.
They hadn’t spoken about what had happened. The last thing he needed was strangers finding out about h
Katrina watched him carefully as he stared up into the darkness in a seemingly hopeless attempt to find some sort of explanation in it. She couldn’t help but notice he didn’t seem to be bothered by being alone with her. He didn’t look like he wanted to leave. As his eyes flickered towards hers, Tyler’s pupils darkened and his eyes glowed orange. They were the same color as the glowing flames dancing under the night sky. She found herself mesmerized by the beautiful, hypnotic shade. His eyebrows scrunched up as the orange intensified, making his face more prominent. In mere moments the glow had spread throughout his entire body, illuminating the dim light of the fire that surrounded them. His hair started turning darker as the glow intensified and his
There was no reason to act like nothing bothered him. The fear was gone. It had disappeared in a flash, leaving him vulnerable. He wasn't scared anymore. He was ready to face whatever was going to happen with her and accept whatever was going to happen in the future. A small smile appeared on his face. He didn't dare show it to anyone else, not even her. But it wasn't for her. It was just because he was finally feeling comfortable and happy. And it felt amazing, really. "Let's get going", she murmured, standing up. "We shouldn't stay here any longer than we already have". Tyler rose up slowly, but as soon as he did, a sharp pain shot through his chest, causing him to take a couple of steps backwards. He gasped for air after tak
“You know what we were told: the strongest among us has to fight for the honor of being chosen by the moon goddess to protect the alpha. But do not worry. It’ll all work out in the end.” She laughed heartily and clapped Father Gervais on the shoulder. “Now then, it looks like we need to find another place to eat. My stomach is getting quite hungry. What say you?” he asked. Father Gervais nodded. “Of course, we can find somewhere else. Follow me please.” He turned around and started making his way toward a small stone doorway on the far side of the hall. Katie turned around to face Tyler who was standing frozen in spot, his eyes glued to the ground. He was still shaking uncontrol
Slowly, he turned around, gazing at the vast expanse of dark, silent water. For the longest time, the only sound he could hear was the soft whisper of the breeze and the faint, distant cries of children screaming for help in the distance. Then, finally, it was over. The waters calmed down and went back to their original state, leaving only the sounds of the night breeze rustling the trees, birds chirping softly in the background. Tyler couldn’t believe what he was seeing. There was a woman. Her eyes were open, unblinking, staring up at the moon above her with a blank expression that matched the peaceful look on her beautiful face. She seemed unaware of where she was, where she was going; everything seemed so
— Emily —. After the death of her parents, Emily felt devastated. It got worse when the alpha wasn’t even ready to listen to her. All of this made her depressed and anxious, as if a storm was brewing that she couldn’t see or hear. The worst part was that he never bothered to even look at her; it seemed like his mind was only focused on other people. It was infuriating, but she had gotten used to it in their first year together. She was his mate for crying out loud. He should at least pay attention to her. Or maybe there was nothing to pay attention to... She knew he didn't care about her. His whole body language and behaviour indicated otherwise. He acted like she was invisible whenever she spoke up. If they were still together, he would probably have looked down upon her. At the very least, she could have been treated with respect. His son, Eric, was
Zack took her in and offered her a place to stay for a little longer before sending her off again. It took some effort to convince Zack to agree to her terms, and it took some negotiation on his part as well. But eventually, he agreed. He gave her a map and gave her the name of a local hunter he knew who lived nearby, giving her permission to visit if she ever decided to travel elsewhere, in the event that she could afford it. She left and traveled west, taking the same road she had taken in her youth, but this time with purpose and purpose. Her journey lasted weeks, traveling and adventuring as she traveled further north and farther south, learning more and more about what the wilds had to offer. She studied different cultures and cultures of different tribes throughout the lands, searching fo
When he turned back into human, he was standing in the middle of the woods, staring up at the night sky, his legs shaking, his vision blurred with fear and hate. The book was gone. It was gone, lost to the annals of history. The book was taken away. The only copy that existed in the world. And yet, it was still here. In front of him, within reach. The alpha was frozen, completely speechless, his mind blank as his thoughts drifted back to that terrible night in the library when the words 'The Book of Power' had appeared before his very eyes. What he'd seen had not been a vision, it had been real. He didn't know how long he stood there, stunned, in utter shock, unable to process what just
She was inside. It was dimly lit but it was dark and cold, so she could tell. She wasn't sure how many hours had passed. There was no clock anywhere to judge from and she couldn't hear anything other than her own heartbeat and her harsh panting. At some point she'd moved. It was difficult for her to tell how much. Everything felt sluggish and off. Her muscles weren't responding the way they should, and every movement sent jolts of pain shooting through her body. Still, she couldn't move. Even if she could, she wouldn't leave her position. It was safer if she remained where she was. If someone found her here, she could easily disappear. And she would need their assistance to escape. She sighed shakily, pulling her legs to her chest an