“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
“You seriously didn’t consider that you would be leaving so soon?” She sighed before hugging me “Laura, my sweet, slow Laura.” I pulled away and slapped her arm, she looked at me surprised as she rubbed the spot I hit. “Ow, when did you get so strong?” I looked at her mortified as she pouted before staring intensely at the ground. “Did you… did you shift?” Ellen asked excitedly as I gulped. “No… no, you would be more excited if that happened… Laura… what happened?” Her voice was full of concern and confusion as I felt all words leave me. I wanted to tell her, but I couldn’t stand the thought of her hating me… “Laura?” She asked again putting her hands on my shoulders. I tried to shrug off her grip but she held on tighter, I could feel her stare as my palms began sweating. She sighed before jerking my face up, her face stern waiting for my response. “I… I bit him…” She let go of me relieved and smirking.
James P.O.VI couldn’t help but grin as I sat upon my throne of Jasper, sipping from a crystal glass holding the blood of a beautiful and enchanting woman. She had been so kind to me, directing me, aiding me and she tasted so sweet. Years of planning, of searching, had finally stopped. I had found her. Salvation.Her mother, she would surely be weeping now. Knowing that even her and that idiot Fredo’s deaths couldn’t stop me from taking what was mine. Pity, really. Fredo was made to rule, to lead great armies. But he was blinded, by her, that harpy. He knew my plans to overthrow his father, even once supported me in my cause. Yet, as soon as he laid eyes on her… She destroyed him. Convinced his brothers to flee, to join the disgusting mutts over their own kin. Disgusting and weak were the so-called royalty. Their father, King Zeroth at least fought, but his age made it too easy.I sighed deeply before taking another sip of the sweet nect
I felt conflicted as Victor re-dressed himself, part of me wanting nothing more than to never leave this moment. For once, I felt happy. Content even. I knew it was almost stupid of me to think that, but I couldn’t help it. It was as if as soon as my wolf had come upon me the world had shifted. I just knew I knew that I loved Victor. I wished I had of given the idea more credence sooner, and not wasted so much time chasing Xander. Xander… why did his name still bring that heaviness to me, was it true? That I had multiple mates?“My Luna?” Victor called me back to reality with a look of concern.I felt oddly guilty, as if it was wrong of me to have any remaining feelings towards him, that even the mere thought was somehow a slight against Victor. I took a deep breath before shaking my head and getting dressed myself.“Laura?” He repeated, his tone steady and yet his eyes showing a vulnerability I found hard to ignore.&
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“No… it’s can’t be true…” She whispered as Victor glared at her before glancing at me, worried. “What? What does that mean?!” I asked as Victor picked up another shirt covering the mark. “It means…” Victor sighed, pained. “That I am your second mate.” I stared blankly at him as Rebbeka looked between us horrified and confused. “As in... my second chance mate?” I asked hopeful, yet understanding what this really meant…. “No…” Rebbeka said softly, her eyes flicking back to my mark. “It means you have more than one.” I looked at Victor, my heart hurting at his jealous and pained expression. I didn’t want this… “So… he is her… first mate... ?” Rebbeka asked Victor nervously as if I was no longer in the room. Victor gave her a sad smile nodding, “that’s why I couldn’t kill him… I wanted to… fuck I still do… knowing… knowing that a part of her will always love him… no matter how far she is from him, no matter how hard
I had expected to be alone for a while once Ellen left to find Domini, and yet no sooner had she left Rebbeka was at the door. A grin plastered on her face, her eyes wide with joy at the mere sight of me. It made me somewhat uncomfortable, she seemed to see me as … as an actual Luna. “Luna!” She exclaimed happily letting herself in, glancing around in disdain at Victor’s room, almost in the same vein as I had. “I had assumed he would have… done something in here…” She mumbled to herself before standing a few meters away from me, one hand on her hip looking down at me with excited eyes. “Luna Laura, I’m sure you are quite busy at the moment… well after the events of today” she smirked as if holding back a giggle before her eyes narrowed and I saw a flash of anger that chilled me. “Of course Alpha Victor has advised me you are insisting on being present during… during the interrogation of the vampire.” She spat vampire with such pure hatred I felt my heart
“What… Laura?” He asked hurriedly before briskly walking over to me, and glaring at Ellen. “What did you do?” “Me?” Ellen asked pointing to herself as he growled, “I didn’t do anything!” “She didn’t… Look… Victor… I’m… I’m sorry about… well about before…” I felt exasperated by the inner turmoil of emotions running through me. He gave me a strange look, before sighing and pressing his forehead against mine. I was surprised how sweet and loving his action felt, his skin seemed so pleasantly warm against mine instantly calming down that strange panic “My Luna, It’s okay. I may have reacted… well… a little overreaction really.” He sighed again before planting a light kiss on my forehead. “This room used to be my parents, I just never had the… desire or need to change it dramatically.” I felt more guilt bubble inside me as he kissed my forehead again. “You didn’t know, besides you are right.” He pulled away to give me a small yet sa
Victor paused at the doorway, with one hand unbuttoning his shirt to cover my naked body as best he could, I felt myself smirk as he growled in frustration as the shirt kept slipping off. Ellen giggled from behind us, throwing the blanket off the bed onto us both.“Wow, am I smarter than our own Alpha?” She teased as Victor rolled his eyes, wrapping me up as if I were a burrito.I was secretly pleased that Ellen seemed less and less scared of him as the days passed, after all, I was learning that he was all bark and no bite.I snuggled into his chest as we walked the halls, feeling exhausted and overwhelmed with my new senses. At least his scent overpowered all the others, his soft and steady heartbeat silenced the insistent noises from the house. He brought us into a new room, it was spacious as if it had not been finished yet. The walls and ceiling were a dull and boring off cream color, Victor put me down on a huge king bed with a white canopy. I
Victor's P.O.V My world was almost complete. I had my Luna, my Laura finally. Now, just one thing was left. My revenge. I waltzed into my pack's boardroom room knowing that soon my world would be complete. Anya sat to the right of the head chair, my chair. She too sat with a huge grin spreading across her lips, practically bouncing in excitement. I was a little surprised to see Bella, messed hair, and a half-asleep look sitting beside her but did not say anything. “Alpha Victor!” Rebbeka called, standing with her arms extended for an affectionate hug. Chandler sat next to her, smiling widely at me as I embraced Rebbeka before shaking his hand. I was so grateful for those two, ever since my parents were murdered they stepped up, not just for mine and Anya’s benefit but for the whole pack. “Domini” I nodded to the frowning man my Luna seemed so fond of, he seemed to have been lost in thought his face changing to a hesitant but friendly one. “Alp
“I see…” He murmured darkly, his eyes flicking to Ellen as he scowled. “Don’t you dare look at her” I spat as his eyes looked back at me, his scowl sending a wave of fear through me. “Dimitri… my boy…” he spoke calmly without breaking eye contact with me, Dimitri had made it to the door, hand hovering over the handle. “I would choose your next action very carefully.” I flicked my eyes to Ellen, she was shaking in fear but readying herself to shift as Dimitri held up his hand at Herman, his eyes narrowing as if he was using great effort at something. He stared at Herman mouth agape in horror and surprise. “Why…” He muttered, I felt another wave of fear pass through me as Herman’s eyes bore into mine. “Why, Dimitri… you really didn’t consider what I am did you?” Herman stood slowly, turning to face him. I watched in horror as Dimitri’s face turned white as his eyes flickered between mine and Herman. “Now, be a good boy…” Herman s