Elsie's POV "Come on Elsie! Faster!" The encouraging words of my trainer rang through my ears as she kept her commands firm. I felt myself flanking, my energy dipped as my arms began to ache with the effort of slamming my fists into the chest of the human shaped target. 'I want to play!' My wolf Ashe spoke in my mind, but I pushed her thoughts aside. "Speed up! Are you weak?" My trainer's words dug into me as I gasped for breath, my sweat poured from my forehead and into my eyes. 'Aw come on Elsie!' Ashe whined. "Now shift!" The command indicated it was time to let the wolf take over. 'Heh, my turn,' Ashe spoke in my mind, her yellow eyes shimmered with excitement. I leapt into the air, toward the target I had been pummeling with severity. My form shifted into the flame furred wolf. I landed onto the target, my teeth sinking into the soft plump fabric of its face as I started to gnarl. Ripping the outer layer to shreds as the filling began to pour out of the gash
Elsie's POV 'He will pay eventually,' I replied to Ashe 'We will torment him, but for now we have to remain level headed." I made the decision there and then to leave the Autumn Pack. I didn't want to confront Rory at all, I couldn't even look at him right now. Taking a seat on a nearby bench, I pulled out my phone and began to read the local stories. One caught my eye specifically. The Summer Pack had opened their Warrior Selection event, open to anyone under the age of twenty. I was nineteen so I was eligible already. I continued reading the text, it seemed they were accepting anyone regardless of their pack, gender or rank. They even accepted rogue wolves. I continued reading, the top ten candidates would have the opportunity to become Summer Warriors and join their pack. I chuckled to myself, this would be the perfect way to seek revenge on Rory. The Summer Pack were his Pack's biggest rival. I would love to see the look on his face when he found out I had become o
Elsie's POV As I stood on the field, the sound of joyous cheers and chants from the audience surrounded me. My chest burned as I tried to steady my breathing, my heart pounded in my chest so hard it echoed in my ears. It had been announced that Elsie Luttrell had come Fifth place in the Warrior Selection! Was this a dream? Had I fallen asleep in the woods and my subconscious was playing all of this in my mind? It was definitely real! Gracie would be so proud of me. I played with the pendant piece around my neck as I thought about her smiling face. My heart raced as the adrenaline pumped through me, my excitement couldn't be contained as a broad smile shaped my lips. I had worked so hard to get here, put everything I had into getting into the final ten, and I achieved it! Leaving my Pack and abandoning Rory for this was already worth it. I wish I could see the look on Rory's face when he realised that I was a Summer Pack warrior. All those years he spent manipulating me, but n
Elsie's POV Feeling defeated, I knew I had done everything I could to try and convince Theo Warren my intentions. It was clear that he wasn't going to be convinced that I wasn't a spy for Rory Roth anytime soon. "Fine," I exhaled "Thanks for the opportunity at least," I could feel myself deflating as my dreams were being ripped away from me in an instant. Taking one glance at Theo, his expression had not changed, his eyes burned into me while a wicked sneer shaped his lips. He said nothing as I left, the negative tension in the air felt uncomfortable. What now? Do I go back to Rory with my tail between my legs? Or remain a rogue wolf. I left the Summer Pack house, and as I took the few steps which lead out of the large doorway, I saw Gracie playing on the lawn. In her hand, she gripped a bubble wand and I watched her blow the wand, giggling and dancing about as the bubbles danced in the air. "Elsie!" Gracie beamed as she saw me walking down the pathway "Did you do it? Di
Theo's POV Elsie's indecision was beginning to irritate me now, I could feel myself becoming more impatient with her. Why was this such a difficult question for her to answer? Yes or No. Her actions at the moment really showed me what kind of a person she was, flakey and indecisive. Was this really someone I wanted in my pack? Maybe I should retract my offer, I didn't want this to become too much of a chore. Having a nanny for Gracie was to alleviate my stress from me, not cause more work. "Perhaps some time away will help you decide your answer, Elsie," I spoke up, wanting her out of the way or my blood would begin to boil. Keeping my temper calm isn't my strongest quality at times "Take Gracie into the garden and play," I watched Elsie's eyes lock onto me, she held such contempt within her green gaze, and I felt as though she wanted to harm me where I stood. I became slightly amused by her at this moment, it seems she was easy to fluster. A part of me enjoyed that about he
Elsie's POV It was really adorable seeing how excited Gracie was about her favourite toys. We sat on the grass, beneath a Willow tree to shade us from the warm sun. As nice as the day was, the Sun had become far too much for me to handle, my redhead skin didn't do well in the Sun. Gracie had pushed a ragdoll into my arms, and as I inspected her face, I noticed one of her button eyes was missing. The way the embroidery had been torn, her mouth downturned making her appear sad. This poor dolly had been in the wars. "This is Lucy," Gracie said "She's missing an eye, because she was a Warrior who had it removed by enemy spies when they tortured her," I flinched, Gracie really had some imagination. What a dark idea for a small child to have in her mind. It made me wonder what kind of things she had heard, or even seen. Perhaps it was living with three men who possibly enjoyed their violence. I placed the doll on the ground, face down to remove the thought from my mind, and took
Theo's POV After the meeting with my brothers, I had excused myself from the dining table, and taken myself to the conservatory. The sun warmed this room like a greenhouse, and as I paced up and down, I felt myself begin to become clammy with the heat. I dabbed my sleeve at my forehead lightly before I perspired too much. There was a reason for me being here, I knew I had a perfect view of the garden and could observe what Elsie was doing with my daughter. If I could get some insight into how she acted around Gracie, then I could decide whether my offer was adequate for Gracie. Sure, Gracie appeared to be infatuated with Elsie, but were the feelings reciprocated? Or did Elsie have other intentions of being part of the Summer Pack? I needed to know everything about this stranger who had infiltrated my Pack. As I paced, my movement slowed, my eyes fixed on the pair sitting beneath the Willow tree. They seemed as though they were in conversation, which was unusual in itself as
Elsie's POV Arrogant. Spiteful. Cruel. These were the words I would use to describe Theo Warren. His ugly heart began to show through clearer the more time I spent with him. What difference did it make to Theo if I trained for a little while, when I was off nanny duties? My instinct told me to stick this out, be the bigger person and prove Theo wrong. "I accept your terms," I spoke through gritted teeth, my eyes fixed on Theo's. Usually so stubborn in my ways, I wouldn't back out so easily from something I really yearned for. "Good," Theo smirked "A little obedient lady has joined our Pack, my brothers," He turned on the spot to face Kai and Oris. The brothers both stood to their feet and joined Theo's side. Oris remained silent, but his eyes lingered on me. I felt a sudden wave of heat wash over me, something about the way his eyes so full of wisdom, studied me. I enjoyed his gaze on me. "Heck yeah!" Kai punched the air "This is awesome!" He approached my side, a
Rory's POV I have become used to the darkness now. After travelling in this box or whatever they contained me in, my wrists seared as they were bound to my front by magic. That was the only explanation for the ability to restrain me. 'I'm sorry I failed you,' Evander crept into my mind 'I had a moment of weakness and I…" 'You did fail me,' I replied with a guttural growl 'Because of you, we're being taken to the Elder's for our punishment. Execution in the highest form,' 'You could be wrong,' Evander said trying to sound cheery 'The Elders may be easy on us,' 'Fool' I replied 'You absolute moron, we will die without a doubt,' 'I accept the blame, I'm not good enough to be your wolf Rory,' Evander's voice sounded fragile. 'You're pathetic, leave me be in my final moments' I said cruelly 'The last thing I want is you in my mind as I live my last moments,' Evander became silent and I sensed him slink back into the depths of my mind. I didn't want to talk to the imbecile
Elsie's POV "I feel quite nervous," I shifted on my feet as I stood by the doorway to the home of Theo, Kai and Oris' Mother "You kind of threw me in the deep end here," "It will be fine," Theo said as he squeezed my hand "You were bound to meet our Mother one day, why not today?" As I looked back at the car, Kai and Oris sat inside and with a grin, Kai held two thumbs up. I snapped my eyes back to Theo "But I'm covered in someone else's blood, and I stink of dog," Theo chuckled "You need to relax Elsie," He squeezed my hand again "Mom's going to adore you, as much as I do," I took in a deep breath "Alright, but we say a quick hello, grab Gracie and then leave," I had it all planned out in my head, I would move so quickly that Theo's Mother wouldn't even know I'm there. Perfect. The door opened and there stood a woman, who was the double of Theo. He definitely bore the resemblance of his Mother. She was quite young looking, a mature lady but more youthful than I had ima
Elsie's POV 'We're outnumbered Elsie,' I spoke to her in my mind 'There's so many of them, I fear we can't handle this,' 'Be strong Ashe,' Elsie replied 'Perhaps our mates will fight by our side,' I took my eyes off the Pack of wolves before me and shifted my gaze to the doorway in which the Alpha brothers were standing. They still congregated around there, but they seemed reluctant to come to my side. 'Brutus,' I reached out to the wolf 'What shall I do? I cant take all of these wolves on by myself,' I felt weak asking them for help, but even I knew my limits. 'Don't worry,' Brutus responded calmly 'It's not what it seems,' Blinking, I took my eyes back to the wolf Pack. They had shifted back into their human forms, and one had stood forward. "Little red wolf," He spoke, and I recognised him as Rory's Beta "Don't be afraid, we aren't here to hurt you. We're here to support you, Rory must suffer for his crimes," 'What the fuck?' I heard Evander growl in my mind 'The l
Evander's POV 'Shit,' I husked addressing Rory in my mind 'We're surrounded, I can't take them all on,' My body felt weak, perhaps Elsie was right after all. The serum was taking its toll on my body, but I knew I had enough fight in me to end this once and for all. 'Find it in yourself to kill the pathetic bitch,' Rory said in response, I heard the anger in his voice 'Once this is over, we will have everything we wanted,' 'But what if we lose Rory, then what?' I asked fearfully 'Do we perish as cowards? Weakened by our own greed?' 'Don't be so dramatic,' Rory said coldly 'We aren't weak, not as weak as Elsie. We will always overpower her, we know her weaknesses,' A growl simmered in my throat as I studied the red wolf before me. She was breathtakingly beautiful, her green eyes shimmered as her teeth snarled at me. I could sense her power and it scared me. 'She has grown,' I said, returning the snarl to Ashe 'Elsie and her wolf are different beings now, I can sense their
Elsie's POV I had underestimated Rory it seemed. I felt myself drawing close to death as Rory pounded his fist into me, each strike worsening my vision as things became a blur, the darkness enveloping me. It didn't even hurt anymore, my entire body burned with so much pain, I didnt know which part of the pain to focus on. Reaching out to my mates, I caught their words ever so low in my mind. I made an attempt to respond, but I could barely focus my thoughts. 'Hold on Elsie, my darling. We're coming to get you. Please be strong, I want you to be brave for me. I love you,' Theo's message struck a chord with me, hearing such powerful affection from him, and knowing how he wanted me to fight back awoke something within me. 'Theo?' I asked 'I love you too,' Saying these words, I could feel energy return to me. I thought of my family, their love and support was beginning to restore me back to health. I could feel my insides healing from the damage Rory caused, I was beginning t
Theo's POV "She's not in her room, or Gracie's," Oris said as he rushed back down to the dining room "I checked all the rooms upstairs, even ours," It wasn't often I saw Oris in this state, whenever he was upset he remained calm and silent. But his usual internal stress was showing now "Has anyone tried calling her phone?" My eyes shifted to the doorway as Kai hurried in after Oris "Elsie isn't in the garden I can't even catch her fresh scent, I don't think she's been here for a while. I tried calling her phone, but I think it's switched off," "Well, that answers that question," Oris said, appearing to have calmed down slightly. "Shit," I grunted "Elsie is being a hero again isn't she. I had hoped she would have listened to me this time. The girl is far too stubborn," Oris frowned "Well we did kind of treat her like a child again," I knew he words were mainly aimed toward me "No Oris, we are protecting her," "From what?" Kai asked, his voice firm as he stepped forward "
Rory's POV Alone in my office, I caught a familiar scent in the air, stronger than usual. Stepping over the corpse at my feet, I made my way over to the doorway. 'What do you think?' Evander asked 'Do you think it's her?' 'Oh it's definitely her,' I chuckled 'Beautiful, little delicious Elsie has come to visit us' 'She's making my mouth water,' Evander replied 'I want to taste her,' 'You and me both,' I replied with a feral grunt 'That sexy little bitch won't be leaving this time,' Leaving the study, I followed the delicious scent of Elsie as she infected my nose. Her scent was incredibly powerful, I could imagine her body wrapped around me as I inhaled her delicate smell. "Where are you babygirl?" I asked softly as I stalked down the hallway, following the trail "I can smell you, my delicious little treat," There was no sound as I walked down the darkened hallway, and it was then I noticed the door to the lab open "Are you hiding in my secret place, you naughty girl,
Elsie's POV 'Do you really think we should be doing this?' Ashe asked me as I slinked into the woods, choosing my familiar route. 'Yes Ashe,' I replied 'I'm tired of being wrapped in cotton wool and having to constantly prove myself to Theo,' I scanned the area for any rogue wolves, no one was about 'Now quit lecturing me and help me with this, one final push and Rory is finished' It was then I shifted into my wolf, she shook her red fur, landing on all fours as she found her bearings. I ran through the woods on the trail we used so often 'Straight to the Autumn Pack' I spoke to the human form inside me. 'Yes,' Elsie replied 'As quick as we can,' With these words, I felt the power rush through me, more than ever. My running speed had doubled and my legs felt strong. 'This is the first time I've been able to experience the power,' I said happily 'It's a rush! I can see why you like it,' I heard Elsie chuckle in my mind 'Not so bad of a decision now, hey?' As we reach
Rory's POV "Alright, here's the deal," I said as I began to pace up and down the room, all eyes on me as my Pack members hung onto my every word. "I know it's been a while since I called a meeting, but things here have been…" I paused with a smirk "...hectic," I held a vial of serum between my fingers to my Pack "This is the future, the serum in this small vial changes me for the better," dipping my finger into the top, I allowed a small blob of the thick liquid to cling against my finger. Bringing it to my lips, I pushed my finger into my mouth and consumed the serum "I will be the best Alpha I can be for you," I husked as I felt the small amount of Serum begin to subtly change me. "What is it?" One of the Omega's asking, his eyes on the vial, as though he wanted a taste of his own. I pulled the vial to my chest "It is a concoction made just for me, to enhance my body and senses. It makes me the most powerful I could ever be, strong and agile. I'm basically a God with the