The sound of water flowing keeps me from losing my mind as I stroll along the riverside walkway. With dark clouds in the sky and no sunlight to bask in, I take deep breaths of the cold air and sigh heavily."This is difficult," I whisper to myself.Plop!Plop!!One by one drops of rain landed on my face, the skies could barely hold back and it began to drizzle, the temperature dropping drastically and I had to run to shelter as I could sense the coming rain was no joke.Making a run for safety, I feel a heavy blow against my skirt, "sh*t!" I cry out of frustration as I try holding it down from both sides while I run."This looks like a nice spot," a cafe door was wide open, although not literally, the sign on the door did say "open."I make my way inside and take shelter before the rain can outrun me.I shiver as I make my way inside, my teeth gnashing against each other and my arms tightly wrapped around me."This feels like perfect weather for two," I mutter to myself with a chuckle
"I know the laws are against what I'm about to do," she says to me, her eyes staring elsewhere as her fingers fidget, "but I refuse to let them or fate decide for me, my husband isn't nostalgic for me, we've lost our touch, and now I don't want to be separated from my cubs."Staring at her I realize how well she suits her role as a Luna.There's no way any woman I know or have come across will be able to fill in the shoes of this strong-willed woman."But that'll be difficult, I mean they're heirs to his legacy, I doubt the pack would be willing to let you separate from either of them, if you're granted a divorce and not custody, it'll mean you may never see them again," I tell her.Our worlds fall silent, she knows I'm telling the truth, and it hurts me that this is also the unfortunate truth.I wouldn't want to be separated from them either."Well…" she says with a straight face, "that's the reason why I'm here, that's why you're my only option."Her eyes are filled with a burning w
Thud!I shut the door gently, making my way to my table, suddenly my office echoes all around."Gosh!" I yell, jumping out of terror as I stare at my desk. It's the office intercom. Relieved, I hurried to my desk to answer before the call could end.A glance and I roll my eyes, it's from Dexter's office. I surely wasn't expecting his calls anytime soon."Come to my office, immediately," his tone is sharp, cold as always, and very commanding.He sounds like he's in a terrible mood, and I don't think I have it in me to add to his anger so he could take it upon me.This doesn't seem like good timing and yet I can't seem to dodge this one.Dragging my feet to Dexter's office, I groan annoyingly, this should be the sixth time I'm making such a sound. The closer I draw, the more my anxiety rises as I wonder what he has to ask of me.Finally, the elevator opens and I'm facing the door to his office."You can do it," I tell myself to add a little boost of encouragement.Knock! Knock!!"Come i
Unable to move as I am under him, I simply stare waiting to see what he will do next, but all Dexter does is growl while breathing heavily.It's embarr*ssing being so close like this but I don't want to be the one who turns away and looks like a coward so I keep staring at him, and the both of us engage in long staring contests."Tch!" He clicks his tongue before letting my arms go and backing away.Seeing as I had won, I sat upright, watching as Dexter walked back to the window and stared out.I sit upright, arranging my clothes, and walk up to him refusing to let the matter just slip by, since he's he11-bent on not taking up the case. It'll be necessary to know why he thinks so.Or so I thought, "I believe my choices are not against the company's code of conduct, nor are they in violation of the ethics of a lawyer," I say to him.He glances at me quickly, "So what?" He asks."So… that means I'm going to take up the case because clearly, nothing is restricting me from doing so, your
Hahhhhh! I can't believe I said that.Only after chasing Linda away did I realize that I had just thrown Dexter's fiance and an Omega out without any regard.To be fair she had it coming. Recalling the look of shock on her face as she used her two feet to help herself out made me giggle as I returned to my work.Ding!The alarm on my desk goes.I check the time… it's 4 pm sharp. I rise from my seat a little and hurry to the door, sticking my head out as I scam through the environment. It's quiet! It seems a couple of staff members have gone home."Oh my, you're not leaving yet Miss Vida?" My colleague asks, staring at me from her desk.I wave to her and shake my head, "Not yet, I still have a few paperwork to deal with.""Work huh, don't over-exhaust yourself, once you're dead, the most that'll happen is that we'll mourn you, after that, it's back to work," she says while grabbing her bag."...noted," I answered sharply, "alright then goodbye."As cold as her words are, they're very m
I am dragged inside a styling room by the staff and made to change into various outfits with or without my consent.The ladies helping me change continuously add whatever details that cross their path.The silk on my body from the clothes feels so soft and fuzzy that I instantly know that these clothes would cost a fortune."Just what are you thinking, Dexter?" I wonder as I change.Dexter's POV"She's ready," the owner of the boutique says standing at the entrance of the style room.I wait patiently as this dress fitting seems to have taken forever to process, now is a moment of truth.A couple of seconds p*ss and I see no sign of Vida, I can a hearer whispering with the attendants behind the curtains, "Don't you think I look weird?" she keeps asking while the others keep objecting to her belief.I hear her sigh heavily, it seems like she's ready."Alpha," a gl*ss of wine is served on a tray and I turn to take it when I hear the curtains open.Finally…!My jaw drops as I see her walk
Vida's POV"Umm…" He's uncomfortable as he continuously clears his throat and sits back. His eyes were not leaving this dish before him, and he would often make small chuckles.I was wondering why he was so kind and courteous towards me, perhaps he was treating me like he would treat a Luna, not a mere human who's against him."... I don't know what to say," he begins, his fingers fidgeting as he laughs once again. "I wasn't expecting this so forgive my rude behavior.""It's fine," I answered."Vida was it, why did you take up the case if I may ask?"I see the once confident man tremble while he panics, his words at his throat while patiently waiting for my response."As a lawyer, it is my responsibility to defend the helpless, especially those with no one by their side, also I took up the case because I am a mother, and I understand fully well how my client feels," I tell him.Bang!"Have you come to insult me Dexter, or is it that you have a problem with my pack, what have I done to
The rook falls to a standstill after Dexter's words.Raphael's face is immediately gloomy the strong metal salad fork in his hand immediately bends three sixty.I gulp hard in fear of the man before me when a warm hand cups mine. I raise my head and look towards its owner, Dexter with his eyes staring at Raphael gently rubbing my hand."You've got some…""Let's go, Vida," Dexter says, tightly gripping my hand as he has me stand up right after him. "Alpha Raphael, Alpha Catherine, you have a splendid home, and I certainly enjoyed my dinner, till next time."Catherine's chuckling to herself as she eats her dish while Raphael is fuming with rage along with that vixen by his side.We hurry out with Dexter holding my hand, "watch your head," he says gently escorting me inside the car.Perhaps he hasn't realized it yet but he's acting strange, but I like this strange side of him.…Contrary to my expectations, our ride home is rather silent as Dexter doesn't utter a word to me, all he does
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