Nixx“You jerk!” Annabel shouted, her voice cracking as she slapped him hard across the face. “You knew about this all along? And you never bothered to tell me? Now you expect me to believe that my son might face trial and possibly the death penalty because of it?”William stood up, his face flushed from the sting of her slap. He gripped her wrists, his frustration boiling over. “And what do you think you would have done, huh, Penny? It would have been devastating for you, just like it was for me! Discovering that my own son was capable of such heinous acts? You wouldn’t have said a word, out of fear that he would face the death penalty!” His voice was raw with emotion as Annabel crumbled into his arms, her tears soaking into his shirt. He wrapped his arms around her, his wolf’s instinct to comfort her mirroring the way my father had held my mother.“Hey, Annabel,” Mirabelle said softly, her tone soothing despite the gravity of her words. “You unknowingly aided Darius in his escape, b
After a couple of weeks ConorThe sky looked incredibly blue today, that vivid shade of blue when there isn’t a single cloud in sight. The sun was shining brightly, and for a moment, I almost forgot it was autumn. The trees stood nearly bare, their roots covered in a blanket of dried, crisp leaves scattered by the wind.A gentle breeze swept by, ruffling my hair. The weather was perfect—cool but not chilly. I took a deep breath, enjoying the calm of the moment. "It’s a great day to train my warrior wolf," I thought, feeling a surge of anticipation rise in me.Well, calling her a warrior might still be a little premature. She was still in training, after all. But she had the spirit—strong and relentless, even if her body hadn’t quite caught up yet. I had promised to help her, to push her to her limits. Every day, I made sure her muscles burned, worked to the point where she couldn’t even think about giving in to her emotions.Not that she wasn’t tough. She was—more than most. Like tit
Conor"Conor," she groaned, wiping her forehead. "When do we actually get to the fighting part? I mean, this training every day is starting to wear me out."I glanced over at her, noticing how her chest heaved with each breath, the light catching the sweat on her face. For a split second, she reminded me of someone else—someone from the past. "You can’t fight effectively until your body’s built the strength and speed needed to deliver powerful blows and dodge attacks. You need endurance, agility… fluidity. You’ve improved a lot, but I want you to move like water." I gave her a pointed look, trying to keep my amusement in check. She always got so annoyed when I critiqued her form.She rolled her eyes, wiping away more sweat as her hair curled damply around her neck. There was a hint of defiance in her gaze. "Yeah, I get it. I should be able to fight just as well in my human form as I can in my wolf form."A smirk tugged at the corner of my mouth. "And why’s that?"She let out an exasp
ConorHer voice trailed off, and she stared into the distance, lost in thought. I could see how much this was eating at her—how torn she was between anger and sadness, between justice and regret. I reached out and placed a hand on her shoulder, offering what little comfort I could. She didn’t need to figure it all out right now. I was here. And we would take it one step at a time.I really didn’t want to say it, but I felt like I had to be honest with her—even if it meant possibly improving Percival's situation. Shifting my weight, I let out a sigh, the discomfort clear in my voice. "Look, as an Alpha, I know our wolves are stronger. It’s like the alpha bloodline gives us a supercharged wolf. But Percival? He just... doesn’t seem to have that same power in his human side. I’ve seen it firsthand—when an Alpha blood male has a pup on the way, it drives him crazy with paternal hormones. So when you told me your wolf had those urges to kill his pup, and Percival could see those images i
ConorWhen someone thinks they are good at something, seeing someone better makes them fight harder.I watched as the others made room for Edeline to step into the circle. My crew had already started treating her like one of their own, but there was still that unspoken rule: she had to earn her place, same as everyone else. Here, nothing was handed out for free.Our pack was different from her old one. We were not hung up on appearances or status. We followed the wolf’s instinct, kept it simple. That was how it should be. William’s pack? Always caught up in human drama. His males were softer, less aggressive than mine, and his females, well... they were not exactly warm either. But there was something they all seemed to notice about Edeline, even from the beginning. They recognized her strength. It was not just in her beta blood, it was in her whole presence.I was about to let her unleash that power.As I approached my general by the arena, the air shifted. Everyone paused, eyes on m
EdelineHis teachings are sharp, like the pain, but I still feel like I’m falling short. Almost there, but not quite. There is still such a long road ahead of me before I can call myself a warrior.Alexa was quite the fighter, even though she was still new to this. For about fifteen minutes, we went back and forth. At first, we were just circling each other, sizing each other up. I sat back, patiently waiting for her to make the first move. And she did—throwing a punch my way. I dodged it, countering with a jab aimed at her stomach. But before I knew it, she had me pinned to the ground.It turned into a full-on power struggle. She was on top, but I managed to toss her over my head. Quickly, I straddled her and started landing a series of punches to her face. She was fast, though, picking up speed and turning the tables. We were back on our feet, and I could feel my wolf starting to emerge, pushing me to fight harder. Shoving her away was no easy feat, but I managed it.They rely heavi
Edeline“Huh? I’ll be good as new tomorrow. I mean, I’m a wolf after all. Just need to sleep it off, and I’ll be back in action,” I tried to reassure him while he started preparing to tape up my ribs.Conor remained silent as he worked. I did my best to stay composed, but I couldn’t help throwing my head back in discomfort. “Oh no! Conor!”I could almost feel him laughing softly. With my eyes tightly shut, I waited patiently as he finished taping me up, nervously biting my lip. His touch lingered a little longer than necessary, a warm contrast against the coolness of my skin.“Alright, I’m finished,” Conor said, clearing his throat and pulling his hands away. I casually put the tape away and rolled my shirt back down.“You’re not going to make me do it again, are you?” I asked, catching the look in his eyes.“Whenever you’re ready. It was only for today…” His eyes held a look of understanding. He could tell it had been a tough day, and his approach had kept me so occupied that I hadn’
EdelineWe had a brief chat, and she mentioned she had something big to share. I crossed my fingers, hoping it wasn’t about Percival—oh great, just what I needed to hear.But then she dropped a bombshell.She was pregnant with my brother’s pup.Seriously, what is up with everyone getting pregnant lately?!After the call ended, I found myself completely spaced out. My food arrived, and I was so stunned I could barely process what was happening.Mirabelle, you might want to think twice about this decision.…PercivalThe fog over the lake looked like a thick, heavy blanket. The cold, damp air settled around me, and the sky remained a relentless gray, with clouds blocking any trace of the sun. It was that time of year again when fall mornings were always eerily quiet, only broken by the gentle rush of water around the lake.I knew better than to let my presence be known. It was far too dangerous for me to be outside while the wolves were active. There were whispers, and I could almost he
TatianaMy wolf lunged for Nixx, her teeth barely a breath away from his throat. That was when he fully let his wolf out to play. This time, he was not just observing; he was ready to fight back. Fangs and claws bared, he faced me head-on.He managed to keep his wolf in check, but I was beyond that. Not right now.Even as I flailed, Nixx’s strong hands held my arms against the wall, claws digging into my skin as he bit down on my mark, anchoring me in place. Suddenly, my wolf came to a complete halt. All the thrashing stopped, and it was like a flower drooping. My body relaxed, submitting to him as my partner. The wolf in my mind retreated, giving me a jolt as her teeth tossed me out of my corner. Claws and fangs faded away, leaving behind soft whimpers that slipped from my lips. My body shook uncontrollably.Nixx withdrew his teeth, his wolf-like eyes locked onto me as he scooped me up in his arms, holding me tightly against his chest. I noticed that his teeth and claws were gone t
TatianaI heard the front door of the clinic swing open, followed by a few familiar voices chatting away. A delicious scent wafted through the air, and my wolf perked up, stirring within me.“Hey there,” I thought to myself, feeling a flicker of hope. Maybe he was just stopping by to check on me. Perhaps someone had mentioned I was here. Then I caught another scent—Mirabelle.My heart did a flip in my chest, and the familiar knots in my stomach twisted again, making me feel anxious, almost nauseous. I heard Doc chatting with them, guiding them toward a room further down the hall. The sounds of laughter echoed, and I felt a pull of curiosity, an urge to see what was happening. The scratching in my head from my wolf’s unease was growing louder, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that I needed to check it out.As Doc said he’d be back in a few moments, I quietly slipped out of my room, my heart racing as I slid down the hallway, trying to be as stealthy as possible. When I peeked into t
Nixx“Mirabelle? I’m here!” I called out.The bathroom door down the hall swung open, and out stepped Mirabelle, rocking her typical glam look. She wore dark-wash jeggings, a bright red top, pointy-heeled ankle boots, and a snug black leather jacket. She looked effortlessly cool for a pregnant woman.Her blonde hair cascaded down her back, and her lips were as vibrant as her shoes.I found myself unable to look away.As an oracle, she radiated a unique power that occasionally slipped through her carefully maintained facade. Even the dominant wolves found her irresistible, while the lesser wolves were too intimidated by her abilities to make a move.“Hey, quit staring. Do I really look that bad?” She scrunched her nose, glancing at her outfit. “Is it over the top?”I raised my eyebrows, fully aware of how hormonal women could be. “No way! You look amazing. Super sexy, for sure. Totally. Mm-hmm. Yep.” I nodded, trying to express my admiration.She shot me a knowing look with her strikin
NixxAs I closed the door, he gave me a look, like a wolf assessing me for any danger. “Hey, what’s up?”"Where's Daisy?" I moved around, trying to pick up on his vibe as it enveloped me.His expression turned serious. "Gone. Took a walk with Doc." He slid a chair out at the kitchen table and plopped down, his eyes urging me to do the same.Percival had changed a lot. It was tough dealing with his overwhelming dominance. Even though I had Alpha blood too, he was... unique.He settled at the oak table, keeping a bit of distance from his usual spot. A hint of a smirk tugged at the corner of his lips, but his expression remained tough."How you doing?" My icebreaker flopped.He leaned back with a sigh, our eyes locking. I had to look away."I'm doing better. Feeling stronger."A laugh slipped out. "I get it. You're massive now. You've changed a lot—everything from the way you stand to your expressions. You don’t need to be on guard around me, Percival. I know we’re just a couple of month
PercivalDaisy looked up at me, her eyes wide with surprise. "Oh! Nice! Looks like you're feeling pretty good today. Did you do alright, Percival?" Her cheerful smile lifted my spirits as I contemplated my response.Nodding, I replied, "Yeah, Daisy. You could say I did pretty well. I definitely surprised him." The corners of my lips lifted slightly in a smile as I shot Doc a quick nod. My wolf made him feel a bit uneasy, and he hunkered down in his seat, but he nodded back."I'm gonna take a shower. Seems kinda pointless since I'm training again later," I mumbled, heading down the hall toward the bathroom.Daisy and Doc had stopped having therapy sessions with me. I had finally moved past the stuff that held me back at the start. Now, I was just overthinking everything. I often found myself reflecting on how others had unintentionally made my life tougher, but honestly, I realized that a lot of that was just me.Once I locked myself in the bathroom, I turned on the shower and undresse
PercivalIt all kicked off when I wanted to get stronger, to be a better wolf for Edeline. For my buddy. But with Nixx’s big trouble coming up, my wolf and I chose to go a different way. We would get stronger, but our reasons for it would just keep growing. We are totally down to do it for Edeline and to help me deal with things. Let’s get my two sides to chill and vibe together. And we would absolutely do it for power—like getting back at my dad. Gaspar was totally on board with that idea.“Hey, does that rib hurt at all, dude?” Gaspar looked up at me as we strolled through the woods on our way back to the cabins.I shot Gaspar a quick look and shook my head, signaling 'no.' Honestly, I was not really feeling much of anything. After taking so many hits from him, I had learned to bounce back each day and do it all over again. I had just become numb to a lot of things. There was something about the internal pain that I liked. It gave me a sensation to cling to instead of feeling weak.
PercivalI just could not help myself. I had not even felt his punches. I was just filled with this insane anger.He rubbed his arm across his face, a bit puzzled as the blood mixed into his jet-black hair. He looked totally shocked. “What was that, dude?”Pushing myself off the ground, I could definitely feel that broken rib, but I brushed it off. My gaze lingered on him for a moment. “Don’t ever bring her up again,” I said through gritted teeth, my voice steadying.I was calmer now. As calm as a wild wolf like me could be.A slow smirk crept across his battered face. “I think we found your trigger.” He winked, brushing off his broken cheekbone as he strolled away, leaving me to watch him go.As I caught up to him, I felt that broken bone with every step I took while jogging, especially as the others bounced on top of it. I thought it was pretty cool.Call me whatever you want, but that pain actually made me feel something instead of just being numb. It brought me to life. “What do
PercivalWith a loud roar, I take off running toward him at full speed. He chuckles heartily, settling in comfortably, all set for me. But this time, instead of just making him stumble like I did when he first arrived, I make him fly.I crash into him hard, knocking him down and catching him by surprise. I start throwing punches, giving it my all, but he manages to block and dodge the first couple. He catches a couple of my hits right in the jaw, but then he kicks me in the gut, and I end up sliding across the wet grass on my butt. I want to let loose on him, but I do my best to hold back. My veins stick out in my neck from all this pulsing rage.I know he is lying because I would have totally felt it if she had been with someone else. Still, that does not mean I enjoy hearing it.I shoot him a glare and jump up, moving in fast while he just stands there, looking at me with one eyebrow raised.His experience makes him a tough trainer, much more capable than I am. If I can take him out
Edeline “I am sorry. I did not mean to,” he said, his eyes closed as if he were bracing for rejection.“That is fine,” I managed to say, my voice trembling. “We were both in the moment. It is okay.” I cleared my throat, trying to ease the awkward tension that hung between us. “Let’s forget about this. I am a female mate.”I did what I could to lighten the mood, hoping to ease the strange feelings bubbling up between us. But as I looked at him, I could see the guilt in his eyes. He looked away, unable to meet my gaze, and I felt a pang of sadness for him. “I am really sorry.” His voice was filled with regret. “The memories just made me think.”I let out a choked laugh and replied, “It is okay. Really. Just go get your kid, Conor. Save her. She is in a cabin on the north side of the land, close to the border and a mile from Pack. You will not even need help. It has a silver lock. Get her out. Bring tools and help.”As he calmed down, I spoke firmly, wanting him to understand the urge