Chapter 37CARLIN'S POV.THIS IS ANOTHER side to Clarissa that I never knew existed, her countenance, stance, speech and tired all changes at once, I know I had spoken way too far had hurt her with my words but the manner at which she switched from calm and caring to nonchalant and sarcastic freaks me out totally.For some reason I feel like I underestimated Her, like I knew nothing about her…Her father agrees that they leave and so does my father, I could see threshold hold her by the arm. As much as I'd love to keep up my straight malice with her and keep acting the perfect gentleman she isn't helping matters, I see no reason as to why she keeps doing this silly thing.Is she trying to make me jealous by using my very own brother against me? But as much as I think about it she isn't the type to play silly games,if it were Delilah then I would gladly be reassured that she is merely trying to get back at me.Perhaps both are really forming true bondz friends Maybe. I decide to plac
Chapter 1 Nocturnal Lover Clarissa It was the same as always: he came only in my sleep and I could not resist him. Wolves were very sexual creatures and I was not ignorant to the pleasures of the flesh but he seemed to know my body better than I. His confident fingers wrapped around my waist and urgently wandered down my spine. “Amaya, my sweet love,” he whispered lovingly, calling me by a name that wasn’t mine. Nevertheless, it sounded as sensual as his touch, and the gravity of affection with which he muttered the endearment almost made me overlook the erroneous name. Perhaps if he ever gave me the chance to look into his eyes, I would see the love radiating forth from the eyes or the face I had never seen before. Whenever he came to my bed, my body recognized him even if my mind did not know him and I readily submitted to the urgency in his fingers. My subconscious knew him and trusted him, willing my body to relax and enjoy the rewards of having a skilled lover. “Lance,”
Chapter 2 Daydreams and Visions Carlin The day had begun before I left my bed, a saucy occurrence of nature. There was so much on my mind that I had laid upon my bed, not sleeping at all but without waiting for it, another day was here. Soon, our guests would be arriving and it was expected of me as the Alpha’s son to assist my father in welcoming our guests. However, inwardly and honestly, I was weary of a burden I had been carrying for about two years. Luckily for me, the perpetrator of my burden did not come at night, giving me a bit of respite. However, immediately my eyes were open, I would hear her voice, sometimes a laugh or she would be replying to a conversation I did not start. Her voice would be bubbling with energy or low with mischief and I would see snatches of visions of her. I did not know her but she knew me and called me by a strange name that wasn’t mine. I stood before my mirror, cracked in half yet still viable, and washed my face with the water in a bowl.
Chapter 3 Clumsy Coincidence Clarissa Our journey was quite brief and by the time the skies were clear, we had arrived in Nightwalker territory. Emissaries came out to welcome us and so did Alpha Damian. The old Alpha was not as strong as he used to be, judging from the guards flanking around him to aid his movements. “Gary,” he acknowledged my father, “it is indeed a joyous thing that you have honored my invitation. You are welcome to my territory and I wish you a very comfortable stay. I can assure you that you will find things to your liking. Other guests will be arriving soon.” “Thank you for your hospitality, Alpha Damian. I hope to return the favor later in the future. I would like to have a word with you if that is possible. Oh, pardon my manners. I have not introduced you to my daughter.” I cringed inwardly as I felt my father’s palm resting against my lower back. When he increased pressure, I understood that he wanted me to come forward. I obliged him obediently an
Chapter 4 Naked Evidence Clarissa His question was startling and he asked so quietly yet I heard it in the depths of my soul. I was unaware of the moment I let go but my portrait was in his hands now and he was frowning down at it. “Kaira, make yourself scarce,” I ordered, putting enough hauteur in my voice to leave no room for questions. Already feeling chastised by her own stupidity, she curtsied and exited the room gracefully. Carlin’s back was to me and the curve of his shoulders reminded me of the rocky hills surrounding their pack—solid and dependable. He was a mountain of a male, the youthful version of the warrior his father had once been. “How is this possible?” he seemed to be murmuring to himself as he moved away from me with the image still in his possession. I followed him, not knowing what to say to him. He stopped and dug his feet into the damp flooring. “Can you please explain this?” he fired at me, a hint of suspicion underlying his words. I came to a stop bes
Chapter 5 Bigger Than Us Carlin Clarissa stood transfixed like a graven image and it took gripping her shoulders before she came to. Her eyes were wide with unbelief, and her lips slackened by fear. “How... how did you know?” she stuttered, putting some distance between us. I chose to respect her decision by remaining where I was but my wolf disagreed, nipping at me. He did not like her shying away from us. “I have been having daydreams too just as you have been having dreams. Although I am not always a participant, a version of me seeks to be with a female he calls Amaya. It's so complex, really and. . .” Suddenly, I wanted her closer in agreement with my wolf. “Come to me, Clarissa. I will not hurt you.” I extended a hand to her and her gaze flickered tentatively over the offer. Her mind was strong and she was a confident she-wolf but sometimes, the heart won in such situations. She took the needed steps and placed her hand in mine. A sensation of accomplishment seized me
Chapter 6 Piece Of The Puzzle Clarissa “Please let him go, Elias! This is all my fault; punish me instead,” I pleaded, following the long line of people heading to the execution. The morning sun was shy, merely peeping out of a dark cloud as if feeling sorry for me. It was a still new morning, no winds pushing the trees, all of nature sympathizing with me. It was all my fault. Elias tugged my grip off his arm and shoved me hard away from him. “Guards, keep her at bay! No one should know about her participation in this crime. I shall cleanse the pack of this abomination. You, Amaya, shall have your punishment later,” Elias threatened, baring his teeth at me, his lips curled in jealousy. He was the Alpha and my mate but I felt nothing for him. My heart broke as I saw my lover tied up at a stake to be burnt alive. “Go, Amaya!” he screamed from on high. “I will be fine. Don’t watch me die, please. I love you.” His final words to me suddenly made me realize my loss. How would I go
Chapter 7 Lies and Misunderstanding Carlin She-wolves littered the grounds, some poking fun at their fellows who could not seem to get the dance steps right while some had frowns of concentration, trying with all their might to remember all the instructions. Their teacher, Delilah stood at my side, watching while Greg flanked my right side, surreptitiously staring at the spirited Delilah. “They are doing well, much better than before, I suppose,” I suggested calming her displeasure. She was not one to conceal her emotions and it was obvious that her students were not up to her standard yet. “Not good enough,” she retorted without sparing me a glance. “The Bonfire is almost upon us and they keep joining, knowing that I cannot send them away. I guess word has spread that the Alpha’s son now attends dance practice.” “And whose fault is that?” I immediately attacked her. Her only response was a cunning smile and a careless shrug. It was her idea that my presence would motivate
Chapter 37CARLIN'S POV.THIS IS ANOTHER side to Clarissa that I never knew existed, her countenance, stance, speech and tired all changes at once, I know I had spoken way too far had hurt her with my words but the manner at which she switched from calm and caring to nonchalant and sarcastic freaks me out totally.For some reason I feel like I underestimated Her, like I knew nothing about her…Her father agrees that they leave and so does my father, I could see threshold hold her by the arm. As much as I'd love to keep up my straight malice with her and keep acting the perfect gentleman she isn't helping matters, I see no reason as to why she keeps doing this silly thing.Is she trying to make me jealous by using my very own brother against me? But as much as I think about it she isn't the type to play silly games,if it were Delilah then I would gladly be reassured that she is merely trying to get back at me.Perhaps both are really forming true bondz friends Maybe. I decide to plac
Chapter 36CLARISSA.I'VE HAD just enough of their annoying comments and attitude, first he strolls into the room like he owns everything, although he does but not yet his father is still alive and he's next in line to be alpha so he has to wait, unless he plans to OVerthrow his father and at this point nothing about him can make me fazed.The fact that Delilah had been acting too innocent makes me feel uncomfortable, nobody asked her for her nice little silly ass speech but she just had to be the angel and me the demon.I know she is up to something but for now I can't place a finger on it and I can't really push further without clear evidence.Then Carlin just had to piss me off the most, indirectly he had just called me an attention whore to everyone's faces, making me like I'm a pushy bitch or something of some sorts.My love words shattera him and it makes me feel delighted, the look on his face speaks millions and I have to say I really am proud of myself.He thought I would sta
Chapter 35CARLINI can't believe I had just said that to her face, I was immediately hit by a pang of guilt, I had just tripped in a manner that would ruin me completely."Is that what you really think I do? I'm very happy that you finally voice out what had long stayed in your mind" she responds, "threshold isn't g and neither is Delilah.The eerie silence causes a rift between us all, making the situation look even more awkward than it naturally is."Why is this table just to silent?" Dad asks as h walks in side by side with clarisssa's father accompanied BY Greg who gives me a disdainful look.I know I've not been the best friend these past few days, I mean before all of this started it was just Greg and I, we met each day, spiked frequently, went for a run in the woods together but now it's all strange.I've gotten accustomed to Clarissa in such a small Time and it's telling on me, I had no time for him,I was not meeting up with him, I had not been seeing him or speaking with hi
Chapter 34CLARISSA.I am more than stunned,in short speechless and dazed to see Carlin walk side by side with Delilah.Had he been brainwashed or did he forget about the journey? Our past! What we went through and about to go down in this present life.How could he do all of this to me, of course I intended on giving him the silent treatment hoping he would plead with her and seek her forgiveness today.I barely slept all night, I had woken with dark circles and had no choice except to apply makeup on her skin.I just could not apply make up and dress like a tramp, I had to make sure the whole thing matched perfectly well which is why I was dressed to the top notchOf course I was still tired and yawned every now and then but I can't stay in a lazy position because of selling myself out. I want him to see me all dressed up and looking elegant.Now he's finally at the table I can't help but feel stupid,I had foolishly believed he would apologize.Instead beret he is looking all grea
Chapter 33DELILAH.so far so good, things had been looking really well, hearing Carlin speak made my skin crawl with excitement, I've never been the type to think threshold had anything sorta that could be called brains but seeing this little plan of his work so fine could make me applaud him.Although I know we'll ignore everything because she saw me there,if it had been raya she might not have bothered herself so much and this made me feel so great and better.To know that she's insecure around me and always on her toes, to know how scared she is that I might snatch her mate away from her right under her nose.And why not? Why can't I? Why should I not? I see no reason why they keep bugging me, saying silly ass stuff like mates are soul mates, they deserve to be together and they are like the earth pulling gravity Instead of just being straight to the point.What silly ass earth pulling gravity?I've seen people survive without mates, they call it some shitty earth pulling gravit
Chapter 32CARLIN.ITs funny how the whole night fizzled out so quickly that it's morning already.I'm the type that hardly cries but still I felt my heart ache all through the night till I was finally asleep.Sleep has such a magical touch, it took away all my worries and my anxiety.Little did I know it will be morning so soon, here I am facing my fears once again.The pain seeping in more than before, I clutch at my shirt, straightening the edges as I take one last glance and long look at myself in the mirror.This sit hw last day I'll be seeing Clarissa, this is the last day I'll get to speak with her casually.I must not lie to her or make any unnecessary moves, actions or speeches.She had left when I was at my lowest point, it's my loss and she ought to understand that but she left without giving me a chance to explain myself.She did say something about being in love with Mr and trusting me no matter what, age promised we will pull through together.One single clash, a single
Chapter 31CARLIN"Delilah, what am I to do?" I asks as I approaches her, holding firm to her shoulders and staring directly into her orbs causing her to swallow hardShe smiles a little,pulls me towards herself and engulfs me in a hug, she oats me carefully on my head, burying her hands deep into my hair.Little did I know I'll end up feeling the discomfort I tried to put her out of a few minutes ago.Her hug feels so nice and warm, she is reciprocating all I had done earlier.I didn't know just a little thing could help me reach this milestone.I knew something like this could happen but I had no idea it would be so soon, finally the minute of truth had come.I've always dreaded the day if I have to tell her all about my past, my love life in the past, the mistakes I had made and what I fear not to do again.But I've always thought Clarissa is much of a person who judges, how am I to explain to her that I had let go of my past love all because my father didn't want me holding on to
Chapter 30DELILAH.Just like the moon goddess was on my side, I had clashed into raya, she looked restless and confused, scared as well I could note that.Of course I seemed to be confused about the whole thing, wondering why she's all so worked up so I had approached her,I didn't want to leave her all to herself, wanting to know why she looked so dreadful, she was shy at first and reluctant to speak.She insisted she was fine but stressed from having to work for a while, raya was just like me, a lady who would not take no for an answer,String, fearless and smart, but she had a weakness, a weakness I would never have. One that would ruin her any minute it wanted to.She was in love with threshold.Growing up which I can barely say as all my life I've known threshold to be some sort of prick.He likes fooling around with feeble minded wolves, just as well I had known raya and I have to say she ought to be mated to Greg as they would both make a fine couple.Raya had slaved away all
Chapter 29THRESHOLD.everything seems to be going accordingly, so smooth and easy like I had all it would.Although I had planned a few things and expected Raya, the lady I had set up with Carlin to be there.I had planned the whole coup all along,althy I might have exaggerated a bit while I explained the part to Clarissa. I'm human. I could not help but spice the truth up a tad bit.She fell for it in a swoop which meant she had been having simple and little doubts about Carlin, how am I to blame her? Who would not?That Bastard loves playing the too good to be true role which eyebrows for suspicions.I had expected her to throw tantrums and seek explanations, I took the risk of lying to her hoping it would never be found out.The only thing which remained a deep dark past of Carlin's is that he had always been every woman's eye.They wanted him, be it human, be it wolf, be it the vampires as well,it made him go haywire at some point and he really did go wild and all out with his