Everything began the moment I trusted Dexter with the kids and left for my office.Seeing my office all nice and clean, I can tell my *ssistant’s done a nice job before leaving but… “Where is she?”With this question lingering on my mind, I hurry over to her space in search of her, perhaps she is waiting for me over there, so I believe.“H ey, did I make you wait…?”I’m greeted by pitch-black darkness all around so I hurry to turn on the light, “she’s not here.” I mutter to myself.I can’t help but feel uneasy as I race back to my office to get my phone dialing, dialing her number at once as I intend to get to the bottom of things.The phone rings twice, but there’s no response. At once my anxiety spikes up as I start to worry about her safety, “one more time,” I tell myself calling her line once more.“Hmm, he11o Miss Vida,” she answers with a bit of surprise in her voice.“Where are you? Did you wait too long before you went home?” I ask.“What… are you talking about Miss Vida?”Unc
Dexter's POVI can tell she has doubt, it's written all over her eyes with that scoff of mockery hiding her anger. I can't say I don't deserve this treatment but I must admit the look she's giving hurts."Oh really, you can sense where the kids are and you didn't say anything about this all this while?" Vida asks."As their father, it's something I'm able to do thanks to the wolf bond between us, and also because they're werewolves. I should be able to find them if they are still in the pack." I say to Vida who looks relieved before rushing in to bring the car keys herself.She's not giving me any chance to redeem myself."Then what are you waiting for? Let's go find them." Vida says while I follow her closely behind the car before driving out.Deep within me as I drive, my thoughts run while. The closer I drive the farther their link gets, I can't tell her because she'd panic.I secretly fear that something bad may have happened to the kids or someone had gotten their hands on them b
Dexter's POVI stare at Vida who looks everything but happy as she immediately turns away at the question asked, "...that won't happen," I say to them, deep within me the sentence ending with, "for now," echoes throughout my mind."I… I want to do my best for them.""I'll do what I promised okay?" I say to them."Yes papa," they both echoed, rushing to hug me tightly. At long last, they decided to embrace me after avoiding me all day. "We have to go home now." I smile at them and stand.My gaze directs to Raphael who tucks his hands into his pocket silently watching us."I can ask a driver to take you home if you want." He says and I inwardly scoff.What is he, blind? Does he think we walked miles away from home on foot or is he trying to provoke me?"I'd like to take you up on that offer," I say to him, "but… you see we wouldn't want to leave our car behind so it's unfortunate but I would have to refuse your offer."He smiles politely and nods.There's no way he'd expect me to believ
Dexter's POV"Alpha Dexter." A knock on the door distracts my attention from the papers before me, making me lean back in my chair as the door is pushed open and one of the staff walks in. "Sorry to disturb you. You must be busy.""What is it?" I question as he bows apologetically before pointing at a file towards me and I take it from him."The invitation for the New Moon festival has been sent out since last week and every alpha and their Lunas will be arriving in the pack. Some of them requested your audience," he informs me as I scan through the list of Alphas and their Lunas around for the festival."Tch!" I click my tongue.Vida is human, there's no doubt they want to see her so they can mock me, just look at their numbers.I had expected this much turn up since I'm the one holding the festival ball this year. They would want any opportunity to meet with me to discuss one thing or two to favour them and most likely want to see who Vida is so they can weigh her worth."I don't se
Linda's POVA frown is plastered on my face as I am informed about Dexter taking Vida to the ceremony instead of me.How would I attend the ball without the alpha since I've been attending all these years, without Dexter?The eyes that would stare at me in mockery frightens me.What irritates me more than anything is that I had to overhear this conversation from the kitchen rather than his own lips.If I didn't eavesdrop I would have never got to find out about it, I would have clumsily begged to go with him like a fool.To think those two were kissing.I couldn't stand the mere sight of them so I left first thing in the morning."That fu*king leacher…!!!" I bet she must have done something."That witch. Once I get my hands on her, I'd make sure she regrets going after what's not hers." I grit my teeth angrily."He was never ours in the first place. Have you seen the way he looks at her? He's in love with her." My wolf says.Angrily, I grab a nearby vase, smashing it on the floor as I
Vida's POVThe past few days have been beyond stressful as I have to deal with all the information on the do's and don'ts of a Luna since I will be attending as one.At first I thought I could study everything but it's been nothing but he11 for the past three days straight."Would I really be needing all of these?" I want to ask but my mouth is sealed shut as I'm overwhelmed with fear and caution.I can't screw this up, not now of all times."Tomorrow is the big day madam, you may not be ready but you seem to have mastered the specifics" my tutor says.I stare at her, unsure how exactly I would process her words, is she trying to mock me or praise me? I'm not very certain but if anything my gut tells me this woman's making a jest of me.She bow's her head slightly with a bright smile on her face, a look of mockery if I may say, "the dress fitting is scheduled to hold this afternoon, I have been instructed to help you with the whole process."Great!Not really!"Yes but can we extend i
Vida's POVI stand before the ornate mirror, my heart aflutter with anticipation for the ball that is about to start.My long hair cascaded in loose waves down my back, their fiery hues catching the soft candlelight. It was decorated with silver ornaments but still, it looked very simple.I couldn't help but smile at the sight of my hair. Dexter had specifically told the maids to make it simple and beautiful since it was my first appearance as Luna."This will fit you perfectly," the sales girl says, holding out another dress.Contrary to my first visit, they've warmed up to me much more than I had expected.I guess money talks."Please we've tried on so many already," I respond but the girls remain adamant about it, shaking their heads in refusal as they forcefully hand over the dress."Alright, but this is the last one okay," I tell them.They grin in excitement and help me to get changed.At last, I set down the gown gently.It's the seventh gown now, good thing they say seven is a
Our next stop after driving for thirty minutes happens to be a diner which surprisingly is made to be quiet.I say made because it had people in it until ten minutes ago."Alright, everyone out, meals, drinks, whatever you ordered, this man will pay," the owner says pointing at Dexter who stands proudly while I cover my face out of shame."When I say somewhere quiet I don't mean you should do this," I say to him but he stares back like a kid who doesn't understand."Still, I got you what you want didn't I?""Are you kidding me right now?" It seems, that talking to Dexter is rather a difficult thing to do."Sit," he says directing me towards an empty table at the center of the room.I look around, it's just Dexter and I, and the waiter that's in here."You can take our order in thirty minutes," he tells the man who nods quickly.I see the manager along with the owner of the diner from afar, their eyes glittering as if they had just struck gold. "Tell me Vida, what is it that you wish t
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