Alone, I drive far away from prying eyes to prepare myself.Making a detour from the main road after driving for ten minutes, my car is parked deep inside the forest where I'm surrounded by green and nature's sound.Golden sunlight slips in through the spaces between the tree leaves, filling the forest with nostalgia.Closing my eyes I listen to the sounds running through the forest, allowing the forest to be my guide, my eyes and ears.For a moment I hear the bird chirping, the waters flow down the stream, the wind blowing through, and then… there it was, the sound of a speeding truck driving roughly down the road just on the other side of the forest."Drive faster," I can hear them yell, admitting the chaos as well as the whimpering of my cubs at the back seat.d*mn b*st*rds!In a split second, I could feel my body convulse, my skin prickling as it stretches, my back broadening as my bones crack reconstruction, my spine aches as I grow in size.Furs growing from every pore, covering
"Phew, they're still asleep," I sigh in relief as I lay them on my bed.Ever since we returned with the boys they've been deep asleep, and not blinked even once.At first, I was concerned and wanted to raise an alarm but Dexter, who seems to have known the situation, had a doctor come over as soon as we made our way back.The doctor wasted no time in finding out what was wrong and I was told that they were drugged but it wasn't anything lethal and they would wake up in a few hours but the day was already over so I have no other option than to wait till tomorrow."Dexter, we need to talk," I yell, barging in unannounced into his room."..."Our eyes meet as soon as I open the door, Dexter stares at me with a bandage in his hand and his teeth in between.My eyes descend lower and I notice a huge scratch mark on his chest, it's red and quite open, I'm certain it stings.But how did he get this and when?"Can't you knock," Dexter roars I'm taken back with a flinch?"What's with that scar?
Dexter is kissing me?My heart skips a beat and all thoughts leave my mind as I gasp and his tongue takes advantage, sneaking into my mouth.Without knowing what I am doing, my body reacts at will the second his tongue touches mine.I hear a lovely moan slip out of his mouth as our tongues touch and rub against each other and we kiss p*ssionately until finally, we break away from one another.I lifted my eyes, my brain is still numb and unable to process anything happening between us.His eyes sparkle like mirth, his breathing rags but still my mind is drawn to him like a magnet."Dexter.""Regina," he breathes out, his voice so deep I feel myself go wet just listening to him. My mind races a mile in a second, replaying the kiss we just shared.I must say, it is one of the best. The way his soft lips brush over my mouth, the sweet taste of his tongue as they swirl around mine in a well-known dance.It is like my body knows I belong to him even though it is hard to accept."You kissed
"Are my boys ready for school?" I ask, clasping my hands together while wearing a wide smile."Yeah!" Neo and Ash giggle excitedly, all pumped up."That's good, here's your backpack, I've packed your lunch and everything you need inside."I glance over at Dexter who takes over from me and lifts the boys in the air, both of them giggling in their father's arms while they make their way towards the car.It may seem like a miracle but neither of them remembers anything that happened the day before yesterday, Dexter was responsible for this as he claims to have erased every trace of their kidnapping two days ago.What's more, is the fact that I can't help but tremble from releasing my boys to go to school after what happened. If Dexter isn't worried then I am, however, he's already *ssured me that there wouldn't be a second time, especially now that I have the marking…I reach for my neck where I could still feel a sharp pain from last night and for some reason, I feel rather relieved now
"A what?!" My ears tingle as soon as I hear her words.Did she just say she's found someone else or is it I who's mistaken?Vida walks into the car, right after casting me and my good will aside.I feel so enraged and ache to break or at least rip something apart which is very unlike me, I should be glad that she's found someone else so our separation wouldn't be a problem and yet my heart aches."Oh, Dexter you fool," my wolf roars in pain."She's already rejected us thrice, she doesn't need us," I scold him, but he hisses, turning his face away from me while murmuring curses to my hearing.Still, I wonder, does she have a suitor?Did she find someone else?Who is it?Argh, just thinking about who the *ssh*le is is killing me, perhaps I should rip off his neck instead!No! She wouldn't like that.Despite my pondering thoughts going back and forth, my anxiety ends up getting the better of me and I eventually snap."George," I called out to my Beta using my mind link."What is it, Alph
Dexter's Pov."I can't!" I yell, finally closing the distance before us.My hands are shaky and I'm panting heavily, my eyes feel heavy and blur at the same time, my voice is shaky as I fight with myself to stay strong before her, but I can't… I can't pretend to be strong before her.It's like, I'm at my lowest whenever she's around me, I feel like a mere man, weak and vulnerable.Slowly I lower my head in surrender as my fist tightly clenches as I grit.I see Vida's feet take one step forward, her hand slowly rising upward.What do you want to do? What will she say?"And why can't you?" I feel her soft dough hand upon my cheek. For the first time ever, I felt warmth in the hand of a human.I melt as she cups my face in her palms, it's almost as if I should throw myself into her arms and rest upon her thigh, to surrender myself in her arms allowing her to do as she pleases.Was I always this week?Reaching for her hand upon left cheek, I hold on to it tightly, lowering it gently so I
"Alpha…" George calls me the moment I reach my destination.Since I couldn't have this conversation at the consortium where Vida was, it was oh right that I have this talk somewhere else and that was my private workspace."Let him in."George nods in approval and leaves as I get ready to face my visitor and not long after, he walks in."You seem to not care about my decisions," my father says.It's just been five seconds since he walked in and I'm already tired of seeing his face, "and why should I, you may have been an Alpha but at the moment you're just my father.""Such insolence!""And why are you here?!" I ask, staring at him with a tired face so he could at least understand that he isn't welcomed.He however, sighs and then helps himself to a seat even when I did not invite him to take a seat."Because I'm here to tell you to do what's right, accept Linda as your Luna, she's the daughter of a previous and highly influential Beta and she's more than capable of being you mate and
"Hmm… It's awfully quiet," I say to myself as I drive inside the mansion.Because of what happened I couldn't pick Vida up and decided to send her a text that I wouldn't be home early, but for some reason, I keep having goosebumps and feel rather quite restless. It feels as though my heart is about to pop out of my chest.This is an odd feeling."We're here Alpha," George tells me and I immediately recover from my thoughts.Tiredly I lag and get inside the mansion and yet again I'm bothered by this feeling of emptiness and anxiety."Where are the children?" I asked a nearby maid."They… they're in their rooms fast asleep Alpha."She lowers her head, her eyes seeming to sway side to side as if avoiding me, and it's not just her but everyone inside, the moment I walked in it felt like they were bothered about something."I see," Not bothering myself with their thoughts, I start climbing the stairs when I feel a sudden hand clinging to my sleeve.The room is in stand still, everyone seem
Dexter's POVKnock knock!!"Alpha, it's time to go." I'm told.Never have I ever felt this ready for anything in my entire life as I brace myself for whatever would happen behind that door.I take a deep breath, calming my nerves, and check myself in the mirror one more time."Come on Papa. You look dashing already, let's go, we can't keep Mama waiting forever, she'll die of boredom," Neo scolds me.Rather than Vida, it feels as if the ones truly bored are my two tricksters with Neo sighing repeatedly and Ash pacing to and fro the room.I raise my hand in surrender, "All alright, I'm all ready, we can go now," I tell them."Finally," the both of the chorus as they hurry up on their feet and run out the door.It's been a month since the war, and everything seems to be going smoothly for us. Today, Vida and I were finally going to tie the knot after much difficulty.I didn't need to suck up to anyone, nor did I need their approval to do as I please. The problem of a human Luna died the
Dexter's POVThe news hit like a hurricane, a revelation that left the pack in disbelief.Vida, once our Luna, had allied herself with the rogues—the very enemies who had stained our history with blood, the ones responsible for the loss of our grandparents.The pack's confusion mirrored the turmoil within me, torn between duty and the remnants of a love that had seemingly crumbled.Ash and Neo, the innocent casualties of our unravelling saga, clung to the hope that their mother had been coerced, that she was still the woman they loved.Their eyes, mirrors of the pain etched across their faces, pleaded with me to take them to her—to see her, to understand. But the weight of betrayal hung heavy on my shoulders, and I insisted that Vida, in her newfound allegiance, was to be treated as an enemy.As the moon rose, casting an eerie glow upon the battleground, the rogues attacked our borders with a ferocity that mirrored the storm within our hearts.I, Dexter, my eyes a reflection of the pa
The night hangs heavy with anticipation as the black moon casts its mysterious glow upon the werewolf realm.After Dexter marked me, I felt the steady pulse of newfound strength coursing through my veins.What began as a subtle shift in my abilities evolved into something extraordinary, something that left even the elders in awe.The packed council, their eyes filled with a mix of trepidation and wonder, gathered to discuss my unprecedented powers.Controlling consciousness was a gift, or perhaps a curse, that surp*ssed the known limits of our kind. A human marked by a werewolf, an anomaly in our ancient traditions. They saw it as an opportunity, a chance to elevate the Black Moon Pack to heights unseen.In the weeks that followed, my connection with Dexter deepened.We shared more than just thoughts; we shared emotions, sensations, and dance of souls intertwined. Mindlinking with children and Dexter was just the beginning.Now, I could extend my influence further, manipulating the th
Vida's PovI listen with rapt attention to every bit of Dexter's story and I come to realise that the wolves I saw that day were not Dexter, rogues and I have carried that narrative in my head for years.As I try to process all that he said, I get hit by a suddenly intoxicating wave which has me shuddering for seconds. I look at Dexter and everything that happened that night flushes into my brain like a tidal wave, and I have a quick seizure that makes me remember every action that took place two years ago.Dexter is right, everything he said is exactly the way it happened.“Humph..” a gasp flies out of me as I feel a hand touching me.“Vida, are you okay?” Dexter asks, his eyes busy scrutinising my face.Perhaps, he got scared when he saw the pains my eyes held. “Yes, I am fine,” I say, blinking out tears.But the surprise on my face never left, my head is roaming with questions and I'm trying to look normal so he doesn't start worrying all over again.How could I have imagined that
Dexter's PovIt was a really cold evening. I was just getting out of the shower when I heard a loud bang on my door, and when I opened it was my father's beta. His face was clouded with worry when I looked at him but he pulled me out before I could open my mouth to say anything.he11, I was only in my bathing robe.“Come, you have to stop your father's madness.” That was all he said to me and I followed him to my father's chambers.My father, the then Alpha, was taken aback when he saw me. “What is this nonsense, Gabriel? I told you not to involve the boy!” He lashes at his Beta but I am not driven from my confusion.“What is going on Father? What madness was my uncle talking about?” I finally bring myself to ask but he ignores me.“Gabriel, take the boy out now that I ask nicely–”“I am not a boy, father!” I am forced to shout. “I am fourteen, please tell me what is going on?!”He sighs deeply and as I stare at him I see the scars engraved in his face. He walks past me and goes to hi
Dexter's Pov.“I... I never stopped loving you, Vida,” I confess.She gulps at me with unwritten emotions. Her hand slips out of mine and the look that follows is one full of doubts and worries.I take her hand again, patting it softly. "I'm sorry it had to take me this long to confess my feelings for you." The words have barely left me when she snatches her hand again, giving me a faux look.“You can't buy your way in like this, Dexter. Don't you think there are things you should apologize for?!”"I love you, Vida. Don't I look miserable enough?"“No! I can not accept your love, Dexter. You have to say the right words, 'cause I'm honestly not buying this..”“You were the one that left me! You freaking left me and that has always kept me on the edge!!”“You killed my parents.” She reveals her grudge, shockingly.Confusion spreads on my face like wildfire. Of course, I've heard the rumors but it has never occurred to me that she would think I did so.“Did you believe that? It was just
Vida's PovA white blurry light wakes my spirit and as I open my eyes, surprise overwhelms me seeing my dead parents smiling at me weakly.Instantly, tears break down from my eyelids, flowing freely from my eyes. My lips try to form words but I cannot bring myself to say anything as I am feeling so sorry for them.Ever since I lost my parents I have never seen their faces appear to me in my dreams.Does this mean I am dead and they are sad to welcome me?My head is bursting with questions and all I can do is cry, feeling so guilty for my choice. I should never have accepted Silas's, I should never have had anything to do with him, and now I am full of regrets.“My child,” I hear a voice but I'm finding it hard to believe that it's real.My breath hangs in the air as I glance at her sharply, "Mom?" I hiss under my breath and she speaks again.“Vida, do not regret because we are always with you.” My mom says, her voice echoing all around me."Mom!" I scream in delight but not after some
Vida's Pov“sh*t!" I hiss gruffly as I kick the chair aggressively.“Silas!!" I yell his name but the room is just as silent as it had been.Not wanting to panic yet, I let my eyes take in every corner of the room and noticed a red substance at the far end.It isn't that obvious but as I take a closer look I notice that it's blood, I couldn't take my eyes away from it and it starts to get into my head.“What do I do?! Nothing's working!” I let out a tiny yelp.Again, I try to wriggle myself out of the chains but who am I kidding? The chains are heavily guarded by a key.Code sweat breaks down my forehead as the realization of me dying alone in this abandoned warehouse hits me. I couldn't sit back and watch, expecting help to get to me like a Disney princess, I had to do something.“But what do I do? How do I get out of this mess?!" By this time tears had started gathering in my eyes.“Silas you two timing b*st*rd! You will rot in he11!” I shout angrily, smacking my teeth like one who'
I regained consciousness to find myself bound to a cold, rusty beam in a dimly lit warehouse. The last I remembered was Silas begging me to talk to him an hour ago.I had foolishly agreed to meet him, thinking that it was an opportunity to finally put an end to our relationship.While in the car, I had questioned where we were goingBut Before I could react, Silas lunged towards me, his hand clamping over my mouth.I remembered the panic that had surged through me as I fought against his grip, my muffled cries for help echoing in the vehicle. But my struggles were in vain as the world around me blurred, and darkness consumed my consciousness.Panic gripped me once again as I realized the gravity of the situation.My heart pounded in my chest, matching the rhythm of the distant sounds of traffic that seeped through the dilapidated walls.I strained against my restraints, desperately trying to free myself, but Silas's knots were tight, leaving me helpless.As my eyes adjusted to the dim