Vida's POV"Once a b*tch, always a b*tch," Catherine says, emerging from behind with a smug smile.Raphael walks closely besides her staring at Ivory with disgust, and Ivory begins to shed tears with her head lowered."I guess we could agree on that," Dexter says."I'm forever indebted to you," Raphael says, standing in the way of the exit.Dexter stares at him, his hands holding me gripping me tightly, I reach out and gently pat his back. I know too well he's not okay with the situation, especially not after what those two have done but now isn't the right time and place to point fingers at who's responsible.As if getting the hint Dexter sighs softly, his grip slowly softening as he listens."I know this is partly my fault for keeping such company," Raphael says while Dexter quickly nods in agreement.Catherine giggles from behind upon seeing the scene and Raphael proceeds with his apology."I don't know what I would have done if the true colors of these two were never revealed, tha
Knock! Knock!!"Hmm, who is it?" I ask with glee.It's been three days since the incident, Dexter had me stay home and take a rest for a week but I'm beginning to feel rather bored.There's no noise, the children have gone to school, it's just me alone.Excitedly I get off my bed and hurry to the door when the maid walks in before I can reach it."Good morning ma'am, you have a guest waiting downstairs," she says."A guest?" I paused racking my brain to remember if I was expecting anyone, but unfortunately, I wasn't."I'm coming."I grab my coat and put on my slippers as I hurry down the stairs and head straight to the guest room."Vida," Catherine's voice greets me, she hurries towards me, her hands upon my shoulders as she carefully examines me. "You look so much better."Now I remember, she did say she was going to pay a visit that night."Catherine, I can't believe you came, I even forgot because you didn't show up the next day.""Why not," she says with a frown, "I did promise yo
Neo's POVSomething's weird about Mama and Papa, and I think Ash sees it too.They've been acting weird and it's just beyond awkward and suffocating."Do you think something bad wants to happen?" Ash whispers.I raise my head from my colouring book and watch, our parents are at it again, Mama's been laughing way more than ever and Papa seems to be staring at Mama.They're supposed to be helping with homework but this is quite uncomfortable for me, and even for Ash watching as Mama's cheek turns red like a hot boiling kettle from the slightest graze of papa's finger, but at least, I'm glad they don't look like they hate each other."No Ash," I whisper back, "Papa seems happy, mama as well."Ash stares at them once again and they stare back at us, nobody moves as the air is quite heavy.I really wish I could just go back to my room right now."Is there something wrong boys?" Papa asks and at once Ash and I diverts our gaze as we resume our exercise."You're supposed to help us colour,"
"Hey! Don't come back again, you're not welcome in our pack anymore," the bouncers say as they throw me out of the club, tossing my purse in the air.My legs wobble and I fall to the ground, and I hear the limited heels I spent millions to get snaps.Ha!The punny pests broke my heel.In a fit of rage, I rise from the ground charging towards the two men."Disgusting ants, how dare you tell me what to do," I yell, raising my purse in my hand, ready to strike them."Well Alpha's orders," they tell me, seizing me by the hand as they throw me back on the ground, "there's no way we can disobey that now can we?"They chuckle, finding my situation funny.I want to fight but I'm too wasted and weak to fight.My ears twitch and I hear voices approaching the door and I know I have to leave. I can't let anyone see me like this."Tch! Filthy thing," I curse them as I make a run for it, heading towards my car.The car packed by the parking lot starts up and says drive towards me, I open the door a
"Are you certain this isn't a bit too much?" I'm worried about my kids these days."This much is just minimum requirements, believe me, I was doing worse at their age," Dexter tells me, however I'm finding it pretty difficult to agree with him.For a straight week it's been nothing but cruel training right after school and they're worn out by it.I glance over at the sleeping kids who've even started snoring a bit and turn to Dexter, this isn't how I wish they'd grow up, but I have to admit that this is necessary, however… they look tired."Don't worry too much," Dexter says, his arms wrapping around me as he squeezes in, "they have the blood of a fearless leader in them, believe me, there's no one who'd be strong enough to out best them."… I sure hope so.Rocking in his arms I sigh shortly as I give in to this unfamiliar training."Just, let them catch a break when they need to okay," I beg him."You have my word," he says.I feel relieved after hearing his words but still can't hel
"This… is Dexter?" Unbelievable!!!I'm shocked beyond words at the image before me. The grumpy *ss man I know who finds it difficult to smile and lacks the right words to compliment someone is a sweet and cheerful kid.The image of a twelve-year-old Dexter posing with his favorite toy, beaming brightly with a smile so wide and cheerful that it feels so contagious.Such a bright child, I'm bothered to ask what happened but I can't bring myself to ruin such a beautiful mood."Look at how cute he is, you have no idea what it took me to get him to wear this, he was going on and on about how it wouldn't suit him, but look at him now," she chuckles.Despite her laughter, she would repeatedly clean her tears while I stared.I wonder, is this how it's going to be for me too?One day I'll have to see my boys all grown up and ready to make decisions by themselves.Ash, Neo, I wonder how handsome they'll be, but I guess it'll probably be much more difficult letting them go.She turns the page an
Jasmine's POV"What do you mean Dexter's not home, it's almost 1 am," I yell at my husband."Why are you asking me that? Isn't taking care of our cub your responsibility?" He yells back at me.I bite my lower lip in frustration and crash onto the sofa. My eyes are red from crying out of worry, I'm both mentally and physically drained and this man isn't helping me.Bam!"Thank goodness," he says as one of our best trackers walks into the guest room right after shutting the door. "So where is he, James?"Walking in with a wet raincoat and boots, James stares at us, his eyes slowly lowering with his head as he stammers, "I… I… I couldn't find him," he says.At that very moment, I feel my heart sink as I throw myself into more despair, "what could have happened to my little boy," I cry."How could you not find a thing, you're our very best, and now you're saying you can't sniff down your future Alpha!!!"The mansion quakes from his anger but I know better that he can't do a thing."It's r
Vida's POV"Shall we," Jasmine says with a forced smile, she picks up the luncheon and heads towards the door.My mouth is wide open as I'm unable to process everything at the same time."How were you able to cope?" That is what I want to ask, but I rather not open any wounds, I think I've heard enough for one day.I watch as she smiles at everyone who greets her, wondering how she has such courage and strength in her despite all this. If something like this happens to either of my cubs, I'm not sure what I'll do.I can't even fathom, the shock she must have gotten seeing Dexter looking like a stranger, the tears she must have shed secretly while stretching out her arms towards him in welcome.Jasmine stops, turns around, and yells, "Aren't you coming dear!""In a minute, I'll just go change," I tell her.Working to beat the clock, I race towards the door to meet with her. The car arrives shortly and we both get in."Where to ma'am?" The driver asks."The training ground please."The
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