The helicopter was right infront of Sherry's house. She was bewildered , but even bewilderment was not the term to properly explain her expression. " What's going on? "She didn't ask anybody but wondered aloud.There were nurses and paramedics getting down from the chopper. They were getting a stretcher out and also carrying their medical equipment boxes along towards Sherry's door. " Just open the door and let them do their job girl!"Ryan dragged Sherry till her doorstep, let go of her hands and then commanded her. She did so obediently but with hesitation, looking constantly over her back towards the people who were waiting. Ryan pulled her away from the door once again as the people hurriedly went inside beside her father. There was no doubt that they had come for him.Sherry watched as they run their examinations. After a few long minutes, one of them walked upto Ryan and said, " His condition is very unstable. Are you sure he had no caregiver or help before? It's a mirac
I was a modern day slave and he was my master. I now understood our dynamics pretty well. He ordered me to fetch all my belongings from that 'tin house'. That was exactly the word he used for my home. He did not have even an once of respect for me nor did I have any for him. " You will be staying here. Bellow, help her to get this room cleaned. "He threw my little bundle that I had brought back from my home. A little bundle of my little belongings. He threw it like it was a bag full of litter. I was given the room beside Bellow's at his lavish mansion. Apparently he lived there with his closest men. The towering boys who were called Beck and Josh. Bellow was another inhabitant. I was the only female resident at the moment.I knew I would have to wake up every morning with a heavy heart, knowing that another day of servitude awaited me. Ryan, my inhuman Boss, would make me do all sorts of dirty chores at his house, treating me like a bonded labour. I could feel his eyes on me
As the sun began to set, I snuck out of my father's castle, tent, yeah, but that was his castle equivalent.I made my way to the clearing where I had agreed to meet Alpha Ryan. My heart raced with anticipation and nervousness. The thought of being caught made my fur stand on end, but the idea of seeing him again filled me with excitement.I had wondered outside my pack's perimeter many a nights but never to meet a boy. This was my first time. I saw him standing at the edge of the clearing, his tall and muscular frame illuminated by the soft glow of the moon. His dark hair was tousled by the wind, and his piercing blue eyes were fixed on me as I approached him. I could feel his gaze tracing every inch of my body, making my skin tingle.We had started off on a wrong foot but I had to admit, he was not bad at all. We stood in silence for a moment, taking each other in. It was hard to believe that only a few days ago we had been sworn enemies, him the Alpha of the infamous pack and me th
I knew Beck was upset. He had his rights for being so. He was first hand witness to the blood bath and also to the aftermath that Sherizad had brought onto our pack. Sherry's presence in our house was a constant reminder of that. The striking resemblance she shared with my girl was beyond the word 'unimaginable'. When I saw her or looked at her face, my mind skipped all the years in between and settled straight for the time of our first meeting. She was fearless and wild. The most feminine male , if that was even a proper way of describing her. I still remembered how often she used to get in trouble with her father for her rogue behaviour. My lips effortlessly broke into a smile every time I remembered those times, even when I was in pain. The ringing of my phone drew my attention back on my office desk. The pen slipped from my hand and it rolled till it landed straight infront of Rose's s*xy bare legs. I had met her a few times before, she was a stripper at one of the club
I woke up to a text from Ryan, the notorious son of the Mafia boss of our city. "Hey Rose, I have a proposition for you. Are you interested?" I was intrigued, to say the least. Ryan and I had crossed paths a few times at the club where I worked as a stripper. He was always charming and polite, even though his reputation preceded him. I had heard rumours of his bad temperament. But he never came across as rogue or arrogant with me. He had even recruited me in his gang. And then I remembered that his 'proposition' was definitely about the little help that I asked from him earlier. I replied to his message, "Sure, what's your proposition?What do you have in mind?" I asked, cautiously."I want to go on a fake date with you," Ryan said. "We'll make it look like we're a couple, and we'll go to all the places your ex-boyfriend likes to hang out. We'll make sure he sees us together and make him jealous. Hopefully, that will scare him off."I was taken aback. I had broken up with my ex-boyf
I couldn't believe Ryan brought a stripper to his house. I mean, what did he expect? That I'll get jealous? Well, he was right. I was jealous. But why? It's not like we were together or anything.Then perhaps it was not jealousy at all. What I was feeling was anger towards him and his behavior."Sherry, can you bring us some drinks?" Ryan asked, interrupting my thoughts.I tried to hide my emotions and put on a fake smile. "Sure thing."As I walked to the kitchen, I could hear Ryan and Rose laughing and chatting on the couch. At first, I tried not to think anything of it, assuming they were just having a friendly conversation.But as I continued to listen, I realised that their conversation had taken a flirty turn. They were teasing each other and making suggestive comments, and it made me feel uncomfortable. I couldn't help but wonder if they were crossing a line.I debated whether to interrupt them or just let it go, but eventually, I decided to speak up. I walked into the living ro
Everybody was bustling around our tribe, making sure everything was perfect for the All Alpha meet. My father had put me in charge of the preparations, and I was determined to make sure everything went smoothly, even though I did not like the Alphas coming into my tribe. Specifically Tristan as the present president. I knew how each one of them were. And I knew that they were all troubles waiting to brew. My dear Midnight was by my side, helping me with the arrangements. We understood the importance of hosting a successful All Alpha meet as royalties. And with Ryan attending the event this time, I wanted to make sure everything was perfect.I couldn't help but feel nervous at the thought of seeing Ryan again. We had met only yesterday yet I couldn't get him out of my mind I was day dreaming since then already hyping over our next meeting. But as the princess of my tribe, I had to maintain my composure and act dignified around him.As the day commenced my nerves began to escalate. I
As I sat in the courtroom, surrounded by all the other Alphas and my father, I couldn't help but steal glances at Ryan. He looked confident.And just beside him, was sitting Tristen.An eye candy and an eye sore in one frame. We were there to discuss the Grey wolf situation, but my mind kept wandering back to him, me and our first encounter. We were actually there to analyse and resolve the events that took place that night. "So, what do you propose we do about the Grey wolves?" my father asked, bringing me back to reality."I think we should send a delegation to their pack and try to ask for an explaination," Alpha Tristen replied confidently.I couldn't help but roll my eyes at his arrogance. He was always so sure of himself, but I knew he wasn't the right one for me. I turned my attention back to Alpha Ryan, hoping to catch his eye again."I agree with Alpha Tristen," my father said, nodding. "We need to take a diplomatic approach to this.""Are we talking about the rogue Grey w
" My dear husband, I know we haven't exchanged the vows but in my heart you have and always been the one and only one. I don't know how you will be able to explain this to all those waiting at that stadium. I don't know how you will cope with what I am about to say. Just know that this is not another betrayal. I love you. I am not leaving you. But I have to go now. It's not something in my hand. Take care of yourself. Take care of our new pack. I promise I will return. Wait for me to come back. So for now my dear Ryan, you are the deputy Alpha. You are in charge."That was what she sent me. My mobile phone crashed on the floor as I ran towards my car. I ran straight home. The limo was still standing in front of the gate. Rose was waiting there with a smile but it faded as soon as she saw my face. " Ryan? Why are you here? What happened? "She rushed inside as she saw me dart in without answering. I broke into the room where her scent was still coming from. "Sherry...... S
I couldn't believe it had already been months and what was more unbelievable was the fact that Rose was my bride's maid. I mean, I didn't want to hold onto anymore grudges. I told Ryan to sort things out with his father as well. We both went together to ask for his blessing before our wedding. "This one seems like a changed girl, my boy. You better be careful. " He had jokingly said, or was it a joke at all? I was indeed a different species at the moment. Not the weak human who had caught his eye. " You look stunning. I think I should keep an ambulance ready for Ryan. "Rose joked. She had done all the wedding preparations by herself. She had even helped me with deciding the dress. A very unique design. A high neck, see through courset dress with a very light weight trail. It had some pearl detailing on the veil that I was wearing and it matched the set that I was wearing as well. " Thank you for everything Rose. I know it must have been hard for you.... "" Oh, don't mind. It w
I knew I wasn't thinking very straight but there was nothing else that could be done. We had just buried two of our best friends. There shouldn't be any more burial from our side. Besides, if what Midnight said could be taken into account, there were many werewolves from Helo's end who were mere puppets. They needed to be protected as well. I head-on battle would only result in more innocent casualties. " Are you sure you want to do it this way... "Ryan's breath over my bare shoulder made me shiver from within. I was putting on my war costume. Just like old days. " This is the only way.... "I resumed putting the weapons into their respective places. But he turned me around. " You know I never contradicted you. I did everything that you asked me to do. Your way. "He pulled me closer and burnt his gaze into me. " Listen to me carefully Sherizad. I paid a very heavy price for that obedience last time. Don't you even think of leaving me this time. " He shook me with feral inte
"So what is it you are willing to give for your friend to live"Helos laughed hysterically. He knew Midnight or Sarah, whatever you called her by, had no power over him. She was merely a slave bound to him by claws(clause of contract written in blood) but he hated that she was steadily slipping out of her grip. There she was, her hands blackened with the stain of collecting all those innocent souls. Yet she was unhinged by her own pain. She was begging Helos to spare her friend Sherizad. She was begging him as he drank one dark blood after another , replenishing his strength. "Anything... Anything that you want. I can bring you Ryan. I can give you his head. "" Silence little rat head! If his head was all I wanted , didn't I have better opportunities than this? "Midnight was desperate and she flung herself at his feet, her face landing right on the ground. Helos laughed. Then placed his feet above her ear. He pressed so hard that her head cracked a little. Midnight didn't scream.
" Sherry! Thank God! Thank God you are back! "My eyes were open but my view hadn't yet adapted to the new light conditions. But I could feel Ryan's tight and warm embrace around me. He was crying. He was crying as he was hugging me. I felt one hand around Ryan's back and my other hand was holding something hard. It was the hilt of the dagger that I had pierced myself with. " I am so sorry. I am sorry about what Beck did to you. I am sorry I couldn't stop him. I am sorry I couldn't save you both... "I could slowly see everything around me. I was on Ryan's lap, still on the road in front of my building. There was a small crowd in the back and I could hear the distant sound of the ambulance and police car blazing. I saw Beck's lifeless body lying just beside me. His hand almost touched mine as I tried to get up. I pulled Ryan's ear close to mine and whispered, " Take us out of here Ryan. It was no one's fualt. I remember everything now. I will tell you everything. It's was all prep
It felt like I was falling down a glass tunnel. I could see glimpses of my life, flash across it's mirror-like surface. It was as if my life was playing before my eyes but in a reverse model. I could see the incident with Beck, my moments with Ryan, the days spent before that, me getting kidnapped, my first meeting with Ryan, my struggles with my dad, my miserable college life, followed by my school days. It kept going back and back till I saw myself as a baby in my dad's arm, in the same cave where he was murdered. And the moment that flashed after that were those of me getting taken away from my mother, who was lying unconscious in a hospital. Beside her was a man, who held her hand fondly. Definitely a spouse or a partner. The father of her child who was getting elated and was being congratulated for becoming a new father. So, the man I loved my whole life as a parent, was my kidnapper? Luckily, I wasn't in a state to feel any emotions and it was much easier that way. It was s
I went straight back to my apartment. It was time for Sarah to be back for a nap. I was in no mood for a conversation so I went straight to the roof top. I needed some time to myself. I went straight to the corner and sat there, as my legs dangled from the edge. I didn't know what made me more upset. The fact that I was just a mere human lookalike of a great werewolf queen or the fact that Ryan actually never touched or kissed me. It was his former dead lover whom he had been searching for in me. It was honestly humiliating" Oh my god, Beck! You scared me. " His sudden movement made me jump up. I almost tripped from the edge and was about to fall. But Beck caught my hand luckily. " What are you doing here? "I asked as I stood up when he pulled me up, " Did your Boss ask you to check on me? " I couldn't think of any other reason for him to be there. " Are you alright? " Somehow that question of his was making me uncomfortable over the course of the last few days. " I am alright
" Why is this place so crowded? Who are all these people? "Sherry asked as she made her way towards the store room. Josh was right behind her. " They are not normal people Sherry. They are like us... "Sherry had not been coming for work for about a week. Ever since her night with Ryan, she had been feeling some strange discomfort. Ryan had specifically asked her to stay home and rest. He went to check on her every night and came back with the morning sunrays. She was back that day, after her little break. " All of them? " She asked looking at a hall room full of werewolves for the first time in her life. Ryan and his boys never felt that alien but it was different for those present there. Each had distinct features. Each had a different kind of eye. " Is something happening? Like do you have any festival or something? What's the reason for the gathering? " Josh, chuckled. " Nah! Not a festival. We are preparing a party. A different kind. " Josh winked. Sherry ignored the s
Ryan and his men did realise that the den they visited had something definitely sinister about it. But they failed to realise that it had accelerated the process of repeating history. What Beck experienced, whatever happened to Sherry or her father's murder was not things that were individual. They were all connected by the thread of fate. " Has Chong and you,been working on the list? "Ryan asked. " Yes, we did. All of them. Didn't miss a single one. "Josh confirmed checking his recently dialed list, with a big wink. " How's Beck doing? " Ryan asked. He had been keeping quiet and acting a little weird, ever since they got back from that place. Ryan was now sure that there must be more scattered werewolves from their lost packs.Scattered every where, other the centuries. His new mission was to try and track any paranormal activity and recruit as many of them. He wanted to meet each one of them personally, to see whether he knew them already and persuade them. He had been trying