AmandaAs I lay on the bed, every breath a struggle against the searing pain from the wounds Zane had inflicted, I could barely muster the energy to open my eyes. The room was dimly lit, a soft, golden glow from the bedside lamp casting shadows on the walls. The sterile smell of antiseptic mingled with the comforting scent of lavender from the essential oil diffuser Beatrice had insisted on bringing. My body felt like it had been torn apart and hastily stitched back together, each movement sending jolts of agony through my limbs. Beatrice, my steadfast Gamma, hovered beside me, her hands gentle and sure as she changed the bandages and applied soothing balms."You're going to be alright, Amanda," she said, her voice steady but tinged with a worry she couldn't quite hide. "I know it hurts, but you're strong. You'll get through this."I wanted to believe her. I really did. But all I could think about was Zane. His face, contorted with cruelty, flashed in my mind, and a surge of rage mom
ZaneI paced the dimly lit corridor, the flickering lights casting eerie shadows on the cold stone walls. The damp air clung to my skin, mixing with the rising anger boiling inside me. I had just received the news—Amanda had escaped. My jaw clenched involuntarily as I spun around to face the guard who had delivered the message."What do you mean she's gone?" I demanded, my voice echoing through the narrow passage. The guard, a young man with fear etched across his face, stammered as he tried to explain."I-I don't know how it happened, sir. We found the cell empty this morning. The lock was still in place, but she... she just wasn't there."I grabbed him by the collar, pulling him close enough to see the panic in his eyes. "You think I care about your excuses? Find her! Now! Mobilize everyone. I want every inch of this place searched, top to bottom. She couldn't have gone far."Releasing him, I watched as he scurried away, shouting orders to the other guards. I turned to my lieutenant
AmandaThe first light of dawn filtered through the curtains, casting a soft, golden glow across the room. I opened my eyes slowly, a dull ache radiating through my body with every movement. Pain was a constant reminder of the torment I had endured at the hands of Zane, but as I lay there, I began to comprehend a new reality – I was safe. I was back in my pack, surrounded by those who cared for me. The familiarity of my surroundings provided a strange comfort amidst the lingering pain."Amanda, you're awake!" a voice exclaimed softly. It was Beatrice, my Gamma, her eyes filled with concern as she sat by my bedside. Her presence was a balm to my wounded spirit."Bea," I whispered, my throat dry and raspy. "How long have I been out?""Two days," she replied, her hand gently squeezing mine. "We were so worried about you."I struggled to sit up, but a sharp pain shot through my ribs, and I winced. Beatrice quickly helped me, propping me up with pillows. "Easy now," she said. "You need to
AlexI knew the moment had arrived. The time to confront my enemy, Zane, was upon me. As I stood in the dimly lit corridor, the walls lined with the opulent yet oppressive decor of the castle, I took a deep breath. My hands moved with practiced precision, checking my rifle one last time. The cold metal felt reassuring under my fingers, a stark contrast to the turmoil churning inside me. Each click and snap as I inspected the weapon seemed to echo Amanda's name in my mind, a constant reminder of why I was here."Amanda, this is for you," I whispered to myself, the words a solemn vow. She had been more than a friend; she was my anchor, my confidante, and Zane had taken her from me. The thought of her lifeless body, the way her bright eyes had dulled in that final moment, fueled my resolve. I couldn't let her death go unavenged. Every step I took towards the throne room was a step closer to justice.The corridor seemed endless, every shadow a potential threat. I could almost hear Amanda'
ZaneThe darkness enveloped me like a thick, suffocating blanket. It was as though I was suspended in a void, an eternal limbo where time ceased to exist. I floated there, weightless, aware only of the strange sensation rippling through my being. My body, or whatever remained of it, felt like it was being meticulously reconstructed, piece by piece. I could feel my skin knitting itself back together, the muscles beneath growing stronger and more defined. It was a bizarre, almost painful process, yet it filled me with a twisted sense of anticipation. I knew what was happening: the demon power that had possessed me was giving me a new body, a vessel forged from the darkest depths of the netherworld.As these changes unfolded, memories flooded back with a searing clarity. The betrayal was the sharpest of all. Amanda, with her honeyed words and false promises, had lured me into a trap. Her pack, loyal to her deceitful cause, had torn me apart without hesitation. I had been naive, foolishly
Amanda.It was all going down tonight, I thought as I walked through the corridors that would take me straight to Zane’s room. My smile was radiant, lighting up my entire face with warmth and joy. My eyes danced with the happiness which was radiating through me, and anyone who saw me in the moment could have sworn that I was flying over the moon. Why wouldn’t I be?After dating Zane for about two years in secrecy, I was about to get revealed to the whole werewolf community as his chosen mate. It wasn’t that I had not wanted the entire people of Blue Heart pack not to know that I was romantically involved with Zane all these while, but I had to exercise patience. After all, he was the heir to the throne. However, all the secrecy would change tonight as he was getting coronated as an Alpha and he would have to choose his mate before one and all. At first, I had worried that about what the pack people would think of me and if I would be accepted as the Luna as I was only but an Omeg
Amanda. “Amanda!” I heard my name being yelled for what should be the twentieth time in an hour. I dropped the broom in my hand and rushed in the direction of the voice. Once I got there, I bowed my head slightly. “You called me?” I asked softly even though I wanted to do anything but that. “Call me Luna, you idiot! And knee in my presence!” Tiana yelled at me. Her leg flew forward and kicked me squarely in the chest. I staggered backward and lost my balance, falling on my ass. The site hurt but I swallowed the whimper that threatened to escape my lung. I knew that if I didn’t, I would be getting another cane lashes like I did yesterday and the day before that. “Lu-na,” I managed to let out. It was at that moment that Alpha Zane walked in. I looked at him for escape, but he looked away, pretending like he didn’t even know of my existence. How had I thought that this man loved me?“Luna,” I said again. This time, with all the bitterness and hatred in my heart showing. After the
Amanda. ‘You are pregnant, Amanda.’No matter how many times I tried to release my mind from those words after hearing them about three days ago, I just couldn’t. Zane had gotten me pregnant, and then went ahead to mate with my twin sister. Who would I tell my plight to?*Tell him.* My wolf, Sapphire, whispered to me. *And then what?* I asked her. *He’ll definitely take us back. He knows that he is the only person you have ever been with. He will know that the pup belongs to him.* Sapphire said. Her words encouraged me. And despite my reluctance of doing anything else but trying to get him to accept me as a second option because I am pregnant, I desperately wanted to try now. *Alright.* I told my wolf and smiled when she squeaked in my head. I felt her pant from that little task and felt sorry for making her bear the weight of carrying an Aloha blooded child. *We’ll be fine.* She said to me, making me realize that she could always hear my thoughts since we were one. For the r