He gave me a suspicious look, but he did let me go. I backed up a few steps, showing him a calm face. I even put my hands up in the air showing I meant no harm.One, two, three. I darted for the door again, faster this time.Just like the last time, Cassar Salvaterre's arm grabbed hold of me. I started squirming, kicking and punching him as fast and as hard as I could. Considering he was holding down my arms, and my legs were very short, I wasn't doing much damage."I can't stay here!" I screamed at him, as he threw me onto the soft bed.He stood over me with his hands on his hips. "Why?"He was honestly asking. He was so stupid. I stood up on the bed so we were eye level."Because it's not my home. I don't live here." I explained."It could be though. If you stop your damn fighting." He groaned. Then I had an idea. Not a good idea, but an idea."You know what? Your right. This is a good place. A very nice place. But unfortunately I don't have my stuff. So I'm just going to run right
She was infuriating.From the moment I saw her I knew she was going to be trouble. The way she had moved between wolves, dodging their attacks, it made my heart stop in my chest. Yet, she had avoided every single one of them with a lethal grace.It was the first football game I was attending since I had become Alpha. I was going to support my pack, but instead I was distracted by the smell of a summer breeze on a chilly fall afternoon. The smell had my wolf going crazy.Then I saw her. She was small, smaller than all the other wolves on the field. Her body was toned, muscle that was earned. Her long shaded brown hair pulled into a loose ponytail. The almost pink glow of her skin. The small button nose. Her full lips curved into a wicked little smirk with blazing blue eyes.I, and everyone else around, were mesmerised watching her play.I never wanted a mate. Mates were too much of a distraction. I couldn't afford to lose my focus on the pack. I needed to focus on healing them, not woo
"What is her name?" My eyes blinked."V." She dared to raise her eyes to me. As soon as she saw them she stared back at the ground. Gage stepped closer to our conversation sensing my irritation. He had been patiently listening a few feet over."That's it?" Gage asked from beside me.She nodded her head. She looked Gage in the eyes. This was our trick. I played bad cop, he was the good cop. It was effective."I don't know what the V stands for. If I did I would tell you." She assured us.I believed her. "What else do you know.""She's from Ontario. I don't know what pack. She was thinking of joining ours. I don't know why. Her uncle is our Beta though."My head perked up at that. "The Beta?""Yeah, but I don't know how. If it's from his blood or his mates. That's what I mean she talks a lot. Someone asked, but I don't remember her ever answering." That was information I could pocket away. I needed to remember that if I ever wanted to learn more about her."Is that all?" My voice was ca
Harlen gave me a look, but nodded leaving for the front door. Harlen was my best warrior. She would normally not need any backup, but the Algoren Pack had a rogue sighting the night before, and they had not been able to take care of it. It was better to be safe than sorry.At the sound of Harlen's footprints, V started to stir. She looked around with dazed eyes. "Put me down."I wanted to growl at her for ordering me around. I had not known her long, but I knew that would be asking for a fight.Setting her on the ground she wobbled again. I kept my arms on her shoulders to steady her. She pushed my arms away when she was firmly planted on the ground.I saw her eyes slowly dart around our surroundings. I knew the look that crossed her face, she was looking for a way out. I put my hand on the small of her back trying to lead her to the kitchen.Our packhouse was big. It had to be to fit so many wolves. Though most of my wolves lived in their own houses that were placed all around the te
A satisfied grin stretched her lips. "I forgot I dipped the ring in wolfs-bane."Another shudder went through me. Not that I was surprised the ring had wolfs-bane. I figured it did because of the scaring. The only reason I would scar from a scratch so small was if it was poisoned.It was the fact that she needed to put some wolfs-bane on her ring. "Why do you need wolfs-bane?"Her grin widened even more. "So mutts like you will never forget me."Ignoring her comment, I looked deep in her eyes. Trying to read every thought that went through her wicked brain. "I do not need a scar to remember you V."She avoided my eye contact. Scanning the kitchen again. She frowned at me. "Well you're just lucky I don't have a scar from you almost killing me."I coughed to clear my throat. "I am sorry about that.""Sure you are." She mimicked me. The end of her lips slightly turning up. Quickly though they turned down again.The more we spoke the closer we got to each other. I had finished bandaging h
She shrugged her shoulders, showing that it meant nothing. But I thought otherwise.Then my stomach decided to make an appearance. I remembered I hadn't eaten since I finished off the Algoren Pack's peanut butter which was apparently three days ago. My stomach grumbled again just thinking about it.I had been so exhausted from keeping my fox on a leash, hunger and thirst didn't even cross my mind. That was why I slept for so long, my body was trying to recover from a battle with my fox."We can go to the Pack kitchen and find some food." She said, glancing at my grumbling stomach.I nodded my head. Escaping would have to wait. Harlen was right I wouldn't be able to do much with an empty stomach.I let her lead the way. She went through the bedroom balcony and pointed under the bed. "All of your stuff from the Algoren Pack is under there."A vicious growl ripped from my throat. I glared at the female.Her dark brown eyes not backing down. One blink was the only thing that gave her away
"Yeah, you remind me of a teddy bear I had when I was a kid," I told him."That's got to hurt the ego. Who wants to remind a hot girl of a teddy bear?" The male beside him sneered. "Real sexy."I scrunched my face at him, then looked at Teddy with a smirk. "Actually I slept with my teddy bear every night. Cuddled with him too. He always kept me safe." I put my finger on my chin, grinning widely. "Oh, what I would do if I had him back just for one more night."Both of the boys faces started to turn red for different reasons."You can call me whatever." Teddy scratched the back of his neck, laughing nervously. "I just wanted to thank you for what you did at the football game. It was really cool."I smiled at the shy male. Looking at him closely, he looked to be around 18. That meant he had only been shifting for 2 years.I waved off his appreciation. "Don't worry about it. It wasn't your fault you were almost eaten by an overgrown sausage."His eyes widened at my insult to his Alpha, bu
Cassar Salvaterre did not know the definition of the word now.Personally for me it meant this very second. I knew that Alpha Soren wasn't going to show up for my meeting this very second, but I was expecting sometime soon.Not a week later.Most of the week, I locked myself in the pink room. I would snarl at anyone who dared open it. Which was only the Alpha whose presence didn't last long after I threw part of the bed's headboard at his face. The other person was Harlen who came to make sure I was still breathing once an hour. I barely ever opened the door. Only for the pack wolves to bring me my meals. And once for a little girl who brought me her favourite books so I wouldn't be bored. That one melted my heart a little. I didn't have the heart to tell her I didn't like to read. She even suckered me into telling her she could come back sometime so we could discuss my favourite parts, so now I had to read the books.Every once in a while Harlen would take me for a walk like I was th
It took three days for Baras to disappear. I had left the pack house to annoy him to death when I found an empty cave.The man-eating bear had run in the middle of the night to get away from me and the three days of hell according to him.I couldn’t help the smile on my face as I ran back to the pack house.For the next couple of weeks, I forced myself to go slow. I needed full health for my next plan.It wasn’t even noon yet when Cassar came strolling through the apartments front door. Perfectly tousled hair, dark scruff against his jaw, and a smirk on his lips.It was actually an awkward moment since I was right in the middle of going through all the classified documents he kept in a locked drawer beside his desk.He raised a brow and smirked, catching me red handed.I smiled innocently as I causally stood up, folding pages and putting them back inside.“I just thought I would be helpful by reorganizing.” I batted my eyelashes.Cassar wasn’t having it as he closed the door behind hi
It took three days for Baras to disappear. I had left the pack house to annoy him to death when I found an empty cave.The man-eating bear had run in the middle of the night to get away from me and the three days of hell according to him.I couldn’t help the smile on my face as I ran back to the pack house.For the next couple of weeks, I forced myself to go slow. I needed full health for my next plan.It wasn’t even noon yet when Cassar came strolling through the apartments front door. Perfectly tousled hair, dark scruff against his jaw, and a smirk on his lips.It was actually an awkward moment since I was right in the middle of going through all the classified documents he kept in a locked drawer beside his desk.He raised a brow and smirked, catching me red handed.I smiled innocently as I causally stood up, folding pages and putting them back inside.“I just thought I would be helpful by reorganizing.” I batted my eyelashes.Cassar wasn’t having it as he closed the door behind hi
“So.” I smirked, looking at them expectantly. “You gonna kick me out now?”The six wolves just started laughing. And wouldn’t shut up.I looked at them expectantly. “Any day now.”“Of course not.” Vita smiled softly at me. “The longer you are here, the more you prove how much you deserve to be our Luna.”The others nodded their heads, agreeing with her.My jaw dropped.“What is wrong with you wolves?” I cried. “I mean I get Cassar still being obsessed with me. He’s a freak.”Cassar shrugged his shoulders.“But you guys? You’re supposed to be the smart ones.”The wolves just smiled softly at me.“To be honest, I didn’t want you to be our Luna.” Rose spoke up. The words surprising coming from such a sweet female. “I grew up hearing horror stories about foxes. Everyone has heard the stories of the Queen of Tricks who is driven by selfish greed.”She stared at me intensely. Her words were soft. She apologizing to me.“But then you risked your life to save those pups. You stood up to the F
The wolves jaws loosened too. No one was expecting me to offer them that kind of information.“Why would you want to help him?” Harlen scoffed icily. “He’s bottom of the barrel.”I held up a figure, stopping her. “No, that’s Cassar.”“Why?” Cassar asked. His face was serious as he considered my offer.I shrugged a shoulder. “I have my reasons.”“Not unless I know.”I clicked my tongue. “I guess you’re never going to know my secrets then.”I needed to let Baras free, but I knew it would take a lot for Cassar to agree. So I was willing to give him the second thing he wanted most. My story.Sometimes, sacrificing a little bit of yourself for someone else was necessary.But only once in a while.“Answer one question.” Cassar crossed his arms.I raised a brow, urging him on.“Is he a danger?” He asked. His question was heavy but a good one.I thought about it. “Probably.”“Then I cannot let him go.” Cassar said.“Cass, we’re shifters. We’re all dangerous.” I replied. “But if you meant to a
Days had passed and Cassar had refused to let me out of his sight. Apparently I was hazardous to and by myself. Jokes on him, I was hazardous either way.But that just meant days of staying in bed with an overprotective alpha threatening anyone who dared get close. He was more beast then man at this point.Apparently it was normal for wolves in these types of circumstances. Their instincts went way out of wack for the need to protect.I just found it annoying.The only creatures brave enough to face him was Harlen and the doctor. Aiden tried but Cassar almost bit his head off when I said I would love for Aiden to warm my bed with me.Cassar said I wasn’t as funny as I thought.It didn’t matter too much though considering the amount of drugs the doctor had me on. I could only stay awake for an hour at a time and even that was a sketchy hour.The doctor had done some serious damage, or he had fixed some serious damage according to Cassar.Either way I was out of it.Slowly I raised my a
In no time Cassar entered the pack village.Wolves lived throughout the whole territory, but the majority of the wolf families lived in the small town. Every pack had one, though Viribus’s town was bigger than others.The village looked like a normal cluster of homes. Though it was designed to give wolves privacy away from prying human eyes.If any wolf needed something they would have to travel to the closest human town for food, schooling, and more. Though every pack had a doctor who specialized in shifters.Cassar neared an old house in the pack village, not far from the pack house. It was well taken care of with white siding and blue shutters.The front door swung open, the wolves inside waiting for our arrival.A male with grey curly hair rushed forward.Cassar knelt down so the doctor could carefully pull me off of his back.His hands were solid, yet gentle. He smelt like disinfectant and evergreen. Signs of a true wolf doctor.The doctor held me up as we walked towards the pack
The female was just trying to protect her pack. She saw me as the enemy and she had the guts to do something about it. I could respect that. Even if she was all wrong about it.He didn’t say anything, an angry scowl lined his face. His eyes glazing over. Mind linking the rest of the pack.I only sat there for a moment before my brain started working again. “You’re naked.”I attempted pushing myself away from his grasp. “I’m wearing pants.”“Well do you own a shirt?”His one hand held onto my wrists, not letting me get very far. Cassar’s eyes grew twice the size as he saw all of my blood.“Where is the pack doctor?” He barked.I rolled my eyes at him, wiggling out of his grip. “I’m fine.”“No. You’re not.” He growled, running his arms along my own. Checking all of my injuries.“Yes. I am.” I told him slapping his hands away.I rolled on my ankles falling on my butt. I did my best to hide the pain.“You have to stop this.” He growled shaking his head, assessing how bad my injuries were.
Teddy was bigger and younger then her, but he was still new. They were both trained fighters, but Teddy was not as experienced. His movements weren’t sure. His attacks were not powerful enough. The older wolf used that to her advantage.I lunged my broken body forward, reaching for a piece of metal. It was jagged, thin and long. I didn’t know what part of the car it came from, but it would do.It was the only source of weapon I could find on such short notice. I cursed myself for not grabbing my gun earlier. I never learned.I almost cried in pain as I rolled to my hurt shoulder. Freeing my good arm, I took aim.The female pushed Teddy off of her. She scratched at his underbelly. Fur flew all over the place as they wrestled.“Teddy, down.” I screamed at him.In one fluid motion he dropped to the ground. The female was shocked as I sent the metal flying towards her rib cage.This time, it didn’t go through the target. The piece of metal lodged itself between two of her ribs.She howled
A weak smile spread across my cracked lips at the realization. I no longer had dark spots lining my vision. Vile wasn’t rising from my throat. My body didn’t feel like it was being pulled back to a certain asshole alpha.I had broken the blood-tie. It must have snapped during the crash. It’s only unfortunate that I crashed the car before I could get even further.I would have done a maniacal laugh if my rib cage wasn’t in my throat.The forest was now deadly calm. Any animals around would have already run for the hills from the Ferrari loosing control.I shuddered at the scene in front of me. Fallen trees littered the ground. The fast car had been pulverized into nothing. Pieces of the vehicle flown about the crash site. Glass littered the forest floor.I had to get out of here before Cassar killed me just for hurting his trees.I struggled to sit up. My muscles screamed at me to stay where I was. I spit out some blood that pooled in my mouth.I almost vomited at the sight of myself.