We all funneled into the hall, I felt a surge of anticipation and awe as I looked around. The main entrance was much larger than the outside let you believe, portraits lined the walls of every wolf that our pack had ever completed the transformation. As we walked further into the building the painted portraits transitioned into photos, remarkable how humans had advanced technology. Mr. Marks stopped at a set of large wooden doors, one hand placed on the handle grinning at all of us.
“Nothing fills me with more pride than this, the moment you all leave childhood and become adults. I must say, it has been such a pleasure and achievement to watch each and every one of you grow into the people you have.”
There were lots of awws and thank yous as we all clapped, Mr. Marks, wiping a tear from his eye.
“Okay, follow me!” He called before the doors swung open revealing a stunning open room.
It was larger than any room I had ever been in, the walls were a silv
“Okay! Everyone, please sit and relax as much as you can!” Mr. Marks called out as we all gave our attention to him. He stood near the crystal pedestal with Victor on his left and Domini on his right. I tried not to focus on Victor, a bitter resentment building up inside at how I felt so drawn to him. “Well! Look at you all!” Domini spoke grinning as he glanced around the room, it wavered ever so slightly when his eyes fell on Xander but he quickly composed himself. “On behalf of Alpha Clide and Luna Ashly I Beta Domini want to first welcome and congratulate you all on this wondrous occasion. Although the first shift can be painful and slow, it marks the moment that you enter into adulthood and officially become a part of the pack!” Mr. Marks smiled at Domini, giving glares here and there to some of the others that would whisper or talk. “We are privileged to have Beta Domini commence the ceremony, and to have Alpha Victor here to help you all
I hovered over Bella trying to think of something I could do to comfort her as her breathing became labored, more screams slowly happening around me as others felt the first stages. “Bella… what can I do?” I did not expect her to answer and she didn’t too focused on the obvious pain. I watched mystified and horrified as I watched her left arm jut out as bones broke and reformed in front of my eyes. She had her mouth clamped shut as if she was refusing to allow herself to scream. I glanced around the room as I saw many people in the same position, the rest of us waiting in a panicked trance. My eyes met with Victor’s again as he seemed to be watching me intensely, his expression disappointed as if he had expected me to start shifting already. Bella scared me as instead of screaming this time she howled, her eyes connecting with mine were black. I smiled at her knowing that the hardest part for her was over as her body began to continuously crack and reform int
I woke up with a jolt in an unfamiliar bed, groaning in agitation for passing out again. Makayla’s deceased body swarming my mind, her face mixing with Luna Ashly’s. I glanced around this room noticing the wooden walls and minimal furniture realizing I was inside the cabin. I threw the sheets off of myself before jumping up a bit too quickly, falling back down on the bed. I frowned confused before getting up a bit slower. I felt oddly shaken on my own weight as if my legs could give out again at any moment. I groaned and slapped my thigh with frustration before walking towards the only window in the cabin. It was a large double door window that was currently covered by black-out curtains, ‘odd’ I thought. I reached out to pull the curtains back as Domini rushed up and slapped my hand away, his concerned face glaring at me.“Laura? What the hell are you thinking?” He asked as if I was a stupid toddler.I gave him a confused look, befo
Bella and Anya had set up almost our own mini boutique inside the cabin, I honestly was nervous. I had never seen so much make-up or hair products at once.“Sit” Anya commanded as she patted a dining chair she had placed in the middle of the room.I eyed her nervously as Bella giggled before beaming at me.“You are going to look as good as the Goddess, trust me! Anya is so talented!”I returned a small smile to her as Anya picked up a strangely shaped hairbrush that was plugged into the wall, it let off steam. Anya began to work the thing through my hair as she and Bella giggled at each other. Honestly, my smile was genuine watching their antics, you could truly feel how absolutely smitten they were with each other.“Okay, I’m going to need you to half close your eyes for me” Anya requested holding a black vial.“It’s mascara,” She said seeing my expression while rolling her eyes.
My heart was pounding like it was threatening to escape my chest as Victor let out a low loud growl. His black eyes glued to Xander as he shook violently in his grasp. I was momentarily taken aback as I noticed he was without a shirt, watching his muscles clench as I felt his pure rage roll through the air. He began walking away with Xander pretty much on the verge of pissing himself but he did not look at me, did not even acknowledge my existence. As they left I felt the air turn cold and stiff as I felt oddly hurt. I was thankful that he had stepped in, knowing the danger I had been in but why would he not even look at me? I frowned as I stared at where they had disappeared too wondering if he would hurt Xander, a part of me hoped he would. “You are my mate.” Xander’s words swam in my mind as my heart broke, those words I had wanted to hear for so long. I had dreamed of. Finally, he said them, and yet. After everything, he had done to me and said I couldn’t believe it. I b
“Attention everyone!” Alpha Clide called outstanding from his table and looking around happily. “It brings me great pleasure to host every one of you tonight! For this wondrous time of peace!” There was applause and cheering from the crowd. “Now we have signed this treaty we can move forward as one, I know that a lot of you have lost many friends, family, and loved ones.” Soft sniffles and sobs echoed out as the collective grief could be felt. “Now, each and every one of you are welcome to travel between pack lands and seek shelter when needed. We will find whoever is responsible for this travesty and destroy them.” Cheering and applause erupted as Alpha Clide smiled more, his eyes darkening with his words as my mind dwelled on Luna Ashly and Makayla feeling the same drive to kill those responsible. “Now! We have more excellent news!” Alpha Clide spoke after a few moments as the crowd began to mutter with curiosity, many of my
As we re-entered the clearing I was pleasantly surprised to see nothing had changed, people were still talking and laughing amongst themselves. I grinned as Bella and Anya were still slow dancing by themselves blissfully staring into each other’s eyes as I spied Ellen making her way towards me. I gave her a wicked grin before glancing at Domini who was not looking her way.“Hey.” She breathed nervously glancing at Domini expectantly, he did not look at her and simply nodded before walking off.Ellen’s face dropped as I stared daggers at Domini’s back. How could he ignore her like that? His mate? How different he was acting compared to Anya or Bella.“Domini?” I asked with a bit of that agitation, he turned to say something when he stopped dead finally noticing Ellen.I couldn’t help the smirk as his eyes bulged and darkened before his face turned stern.“Why the fuck are you wearing that?”
I found myself in a strange place, it was too dark for me to make out shapes of well… anything. A mist-like being stood before me, a strange sense of familiarity drew me in as if I was supposed to not only know this thing but something more. “Laura…” it whispered with urgency. “You must… drink… protect them” It practically hissed as it swarmed around me, the mist almost licking my skin. I yelped as the mist left cold spots where it had touched my skin. That same black ooze from my last dream leaking from the spots. “Laura…” it egged me on as I touched the liquid. It was hot, sticky, and viscous. I took my finger to my lips and licked it. Surprised at its sweet, moreish taste. Suddenly the world shifted around me, I was surrounded by strangers all staring at me with anticipation. Their faces were distorted, a mixture of human and wolf features but yet sinister. One of them growled as they quickly turned angry. “No wolf.” They started gr