Kaitlyn runs away from the person who should love her unconditionally. All because she has no wolf. The only family she has is not a safe place anymore. What will she discover in the darkest hour of the night?
Lihat lebih banyakEighteen birthday.
Kaitlyn stood in the middle of the street. The pouring rain was washing off the tears from her face. Her hair stuck to the neck, water dripping from the strands.~ I look like a scarecrow. ~ She thought to herself, squeezing her necklace in her hand. ~ There must be some shelter nearby. I can not stay here all night.She pulled her bag close to her chest and started walking. Inside, she had some dry clothes. That was all Kaitlyn had grabbed before she left the place that had been her home for the last eighteen years.No matter how painful it was, she could not stay here anymore, not after today.Kaitlyn turned North. Next to the pack borders should be the old barn, forgotten by everyone. It would be an excellent place to stay, at least until it's raining.The girl reached her destination an hour later. The door was slightly open, wide enough so the petit girl like her could squeeze herself in. Inside was dry; that was the success itself.Kaitlyn took off her wet and cold clothes and hung them on some old strings that somehow remained intact. She pulled a spare shirt and trousers from her bag, enjoying the touch of a dry fabric on her skin. She wouldn't have to sleep naked or wet.Kaitlyn sat on a bale of hay and grabbed a piece of bread she took from the kitchen. It was not much, so she would have to split it into portions. Who knows when she will have a chance to eat a proper meal?In a matter of hours, Kaitlyn's life shattered to pieces. This morning, she had a family and home, but now that was gone. She was alone, just like eighteen years ago.The girl knew this story better than she wished.Eighteen years ago, Shioban and Felix found her in a basket left on the porch of their house. She was wrapped in a blanket with a necklace wrapped around her hand.They were Alpha and Luna of the Blue Moon Pack, the most extensive pack in Asterium. The whole continent was taken by different kinds of shifters and a few vampire clans.Other species, from time to time, fought for domination, but Blue Moon was against their reach. Life was sweet and peaceful here.Until the night she was found. Alpha and his wife did not think twice before caring for the child. Soon, they accepted the little girl as a part of the family. The Alpha couple already had a son who was their pride. Kaitlyn became his little sister.She could not remember anything wrong from her early childhood. They were a big, happy family.Shioban was a loving and caring mother and Luna. No matter how busy she was, if any of her children needed help, she was always there to save the day. Felix was mainly occupied with pack matters, but every evening, he would find time to spend it with them. Kaitlyn loved it when he read her a book before bedtime.Kylan, Kaitlyn's brother, was always around, protecting her, even as a little boy.Everything changed with the passing years.Growing older, Kylan was parting away from her. Her brother became distant and cold toward Kaitlyn. She noticed him watching her with disgust.At first, the girl ignored him, mainly when he acted normal in their parent's presence. Then, Kylan was a brother she always knew.When they were alone, the situation was completely different. In those moments, his true face was coming out.Kylan would not miss an opportunity to hurt her. He could not lie a finger on her, so he used his words. Kylan was the one to tell her about how she became a part of his family. She could still hear his cold words ringing in her ears. She was sixteen at the time.~ You are not my sister. You never were, and you never will. My parents found you on the porch. Your true family abandoned you since you meant nothing to them. Now you are my parent's burden. They should leave you in the forest, yet they kept you for all these years.~ Kylan looked at her like her sight was making him nauseous.~ Lies, these are all lies. ~ Kaitlyn whispered.~ Why won't you ask yourself? ~ The boy replied with a smirk.Kaytlin tried to act brave, but his words were burning her inside. She had to find out the truth.The only person who would be honest with her was her mother. She would not lie, no matter what.Kaitlyn waited until the evening when Shioban was resting in the garden.Kaitlyn approached her slowly.~ Hello Dear, is everything OK? You look sad. ~ Her mother asked.~ Can I ask you something? ~ The girl glances at her.~ Of course, honey, what is it?~ You never told me about my birth. I heard many times how difficult was Kylan birth, but I don't remember you mentioning mine. ~ Kaitlyn asked carefully.Luna watched her without a word. This was not a good sign.~ I guess we should talk about this sooner. ~ She finally said. Kaitlyn held her breath. Kylan told her the truth. She was not blood-related to any of them.~ We found you on the porch in a little basket when you were only a few weeks old. There was nothing else in it except the necklace you were wearing. ~ Luna replied, taking time before every word. Kaitlyn felt she was hiding something, but that was irrelevant. She heard what was necessary.~ Does it change anything? We love you as our daughter. ~ Siobhan stood up to embrace her.~ No, it does not. ~ Kaitlyn lied.This day changed everything. She finally understood why her brother could not look at her. He was probably jealous of the love she received, even if she did not deserve it. On the other hand, she admired Shioban and Felix for caring for her. She was ready to endure Kylan's hatred for as long as they loved her.Another two years passed in a mixture of care from the Alpha couple and abuse from Kylan. Kaitlyn never again called him a brother since he kept reminding her she was no one to him. They held their roles in the presence of his mother and father. Besides those times, Kaitlyn tried her best to stay away from him.On her eighteen birthday, she felt excited. It was a day when she could find her mate.A lot of young men were showing her interest, engaging her in conversation while Kaitlyn was walking around the pack. Occasional, some of them complimented her beauty, making her blush since Kylan always made sure to tell her how ugly she was.She often stood watching her reflection in the mirror.Kaitlyn was petite with gentle curves, making her look younger than she actually was. Her hair was ash blond, going down her back in soft waves. The girl had a small nose and full lips. She liked her eyes the most. They were grey like the sky on a cloudy day, but with sparks that even Kylan could not take from her.Now, she was eighteen. It was a special day. Kaitlyn will meet her wolf for the first time. At midnight, she will be able to shift for the first.The girl spends most of the day out buying a dress for the evening. Despite what Kylan said, she was going to look beautiful.After all, she would have a party tonight. Then, her parents will join her during a shift. It was a tradition in the Blue Moon Pack.Kaitlyn returned home carrying the parcel with a lovely white dress. She ran to her room to put it on and prepare for the celebration.A moment later, she heard voices downstairs. The guests arrived.Kaitlyn was walking down when the scent hit her nose. It was like a mixture of almonds and honey. It was her mate. He was here. Kaitlyn promised herself to love him and care for him.The girl entered the room, searching for the source of the scent.The room was packed with young people. Some of them she knew better than others. But all she could care about was her mate. Kaitlyn wished to see his face.- She is here. - Someone whispered.- Move!- Another voice could be heard.The scent intensified. Kaitlyn was shaking with excitement.The crowd parted, and Kylan stayed in the middle. Kaitlyn froze. The mouthwatering scent was coming from him. The Moon Goddess was cruel. She mated her to someone disgusted, even by her presence.- Well, you look exactly like I imagined. - Kylan said coldly.- You knew? - Kaitlyn whispered.- Of course, I knew, stupid, I am older. - That is why I got all those people here to make them witness.- Of what? - Kaitlyn felt tears building in her eyes.- Your rejection. You thought I was going to accept you? Then, you must be delusional.I, Kylan Frost, reject you, Kaitlyn Frost, as my mate. Do you accept?Katlyn looked at him, waiting for the pain to hit her body. But nothing happened. Was he really her mate? She could not be wrong. After all, he said that.- I accept your rejection and reject you, Kylan Frost, as my mate.After a second, he fell to his knees, screaming in pain. Some females ran to him, offering help, but Kylan could only whine on the floor.- How come she is standing while Kylan looks so miserable? - Kaitlyn heard behind her back.One of the females kneeling next to the man raised her eyes at the girl.- She has no wolf, this pathetic scum has no wolf. - She hissed.Kylan slowly lifted himself from the floor. He was painting heavily, yet he mustered a few words.- Get out of this house and this pack. You have an hour; otherwise, I will kill you.Kaitlyn had no reason to doubt his words. She ran to her room, grabbed a bag, and pushed some random clothes into it.She took off her dress, throwing it on her bed. After changing her clothes, she opened the window and jumped out.She looked last time at the place she called home. Kaitlyn wished she could say goodbye to her parents, but that was impossible.The girl reached one of the streets in the pack when the rain fell from the sky.There was no way back.Kaitlyn put down the bread as she lost her appetite.- She has no wolf. - That was what this girl said. Was it true?Kaitlyn came outside to look at the sky. It was long after midnight. The sky cleared after rain, and the moon shone like a giant silver coin. Nothing happened. She felt no other presence inside her mind.They were right. She had no wolf.Kaitlyn returned to the barn. She could have some sleep before moving again.The girl was still sleeping when the sunrise painted the sky deep red, setting it on fire. The other side was still covered in the dark.~ Wake up, my child. ~ Voice deep like the sound of the bell rang in Kaitlyn's head.The girl sat, trembling with fear. She looked around, but there was no one.~ Don't be scared. ~ She heard again in her mind.She had a wolf!!Kaitlyn and Cassius watched Demetria with concern. It had been hours since the fight was over, and the girl was still shaken. The Dragon Prince joined both women as soon as the battle was over, and Luciu's warriors were defeated. Some of them sadly died, but those who surrounded themselves were spared. Rebels tried to avoid killing, but it was not always possible. The royals who lived in the castle were captured and locked. Their future depended on their decisions. Kaitlyn wished for them to make a Blood Promise to the new ruler. Prisoners from dungeons who disobeyed Luciu's will were now released and could reunite with their families. Messengers were sent to spread the information about the Dragon King's death. The days of his tyranny were over. - Demetria, child, say something.- Cassius came closer and put his hand on the girl's arm, but she only shook her head. Kaitlyn pulled herself a chair and sat in front of her daughter. - Tell us what is going on, and we will try to help
Demetria's body was shaking as her magic was flowing through her veins. Her wings were flapping gently behind her back. She checked on her shield, and the barrier was stable. That was a good thing, as she doubted she could defeat her father and Callista at the same time. ~Believe in yourself. We are strong, and we can finish it all.~ Elena spoke calmly in her mind. - There is no coming back anyway.- The girl replied, not taking her eyes off her father. Callista was shouting behind the barrier, but the sound was muffled. ~ No, there is no coming back. The rebels are here. They followed you, even without knowing you. We cannot disappoint them.~ Her dragon said with confidence. - They followed freedom. And I want to offer it to them. I want to give freedom to the whole land.- Demetria replied, balling her fists. The flames on them shone with a new power. - It looks like you fooled all of us.- The girl shivered when she heard Luciu's voice. - I did not listen to what Callista was sa
Lucius stood in the middle of a coronation room. For ages, kings and queens were officially presented to their people here at the beginning of their reign. He closed his eyes, remembering his celebration. People were cheering while his parents were beaming with pride. He was supposed to be a great king—the greatest of them all. And he fulfilled that. There was no one above him. His people loved him. The one who did not- learned to fear him instead. - What are you doing here?- Lucius asked, not taking his eyes off the massive throne under the wall. As children, he and Cassius loved to watch their father sitting there during his meetings. - I was worried about you.- Demetria said, coming closer. She was here, before him, but Lucius decided to ignore her presence. - Were you? Is there a reason to be worried about me?- The Dragon King finally looked at his daughter. She looked exactly like her mother. Kaitlyn was the only woman who managed to warm up his cold heart—a woman who betra
A few hours earlier.Clara stood in front of Cassius, Kaitlyn, and Nickolas, looking at them in confusion. - Do not be scared, child. - The witch gave her a reassuring smile. - We would like to know how you got to the mountains unnoticed. This information may be essential and crucial for all of us. - We came through a tunnel, my lady. - The girl replied, shrugging her arms. - Your daughter told us what to do and where to go. I followed her directions. - Tunnel? What tunnel?- Nickolas gave Cassius a puzzled look, but the Dragon Prince only shook his head. He had no idea what this girl was talking about. If there was some sort of secret passage to the mountains, he was not aware of that. - Can you show us where exactly you came in here?- Kaitlyn glanced at Clara again, and the girl nodded. - It was in the cave where the warriors found us. I did not dare to move any further. The witch looked at her companions. They had only one choice. They needed to go back to this cave and invest
Callista entered Amanda's coven and rushed through the corridors, expecting to find its leader in her office. The witch was filled with a newfound energy. Her dream was about to come true. Lucius forgave her her past mistakes and was willing to make her his Queen. In fact, there was more than her dream. They shared a bed, but until now, she was nothing more than his mistress. But that was about to change, as Lucius promised to reject Kaitlyn once and for all. For many years, Callista wondered why he had not taken this step, but she did not dare question his actions. She tried to convince herself that he kept their bond to torment his mate through this. Kaitlyn had to be fully aware when they were intimate, which made Callista enjoy those moments even more. Since they were children, Callista envied Kaitlyn mainly because she could not be like her. There was always a gap between them, and no matter how much Callista tried, she could never be like her old friend. Finding that Kaitlyn w
Cynthia chuckled while Kylan watched her dumbfounded. Why was she after him? What was her problem? They barely knew each other, and she already seemed to despise him. - You are holding a grudge against me, and I cannot see a reason.- The young man spoke with confusion. - Is there anything that could make me dislike you?- The witch replied with her question, tilting her head. - I have no idea. Is there? Since we have met, you have treated me like your enemy, not openly, but your intentions are clear.- Kylan retorted in an offended tone. Of course, he knew people who were not his biggest fans, and recently, this list extended by a few more names, but they usually had a reason for that. But this girl just hated him for nothing. He indeed had a bit of bad luck with witches. Cynthia giggled to some joke only she knew, and Kylan shot her another puzzled look. There was something seriously wrong with her. - Don't get me wrong. It is not like I do not like you personally; I don't like yo
Kane was lying on the ground, panting, while blood dripped from his many wounds. His wings were tattered, his scales were ripped off in a few places, and his leg was severely burnt. The dragon's healing ability was not fast enough to help him regain strength. General's beast growled weakly, glaring at Cassiu's dragon hovering over him like a walking death. The black beast was watching him calmly, with smoke coming out of his nostrils. Kane understood he had lost this battle before it even began. In his ridiculous pride, he had forgotten who his opponent was. Cassius was the Dragon Prince, and royal blood ran in his veins. Even the years he spent in the dungeon did not break his spirit. They fought for an hour, and none of the general's attempts to harm the Prince were successful. Cassius was in total control during the battle, playing with Kane like a toy. What was worse was that the general knew that the Prince had at least a few chances to end his life, but for some unknown
Lucius was fuming. His generals were gone for a while, and there was no sign of them coming back from their successful mission. Dragon King ordered his warriors to keep an eye on the sky and inform him as soon as they would see anything. Their prolonged absence was unsettling, and Lucius could not shake the feeling that things had gone differently from what he had planned. The Dragon King summoned his daughter and Callista as if their presence could help him ease his stress.Not long later, both women entered his office, shooting him concerned looks. - Is everything okay, Father?- Demetria was the first to speak. She could already suspect what was the reason for Luciu's request. It was hard to miss all those warriors glancing at the sky with hope. Generals left the castle a few hours ago, and none of them returned by now. Demetria suspected they had met a strong resistance from rebels. She silently hoped they were all captured. - My King, how can I assist you? Is there anything I
Kylan reached the rogue's camp together with his captors. They did not tie him, which was odd. After all, he could try to attack the leader. He would probably be dead shortly after, but still, leaving him free was a bit risky. The young man turned around at the sound of the chuckle. It was the woman whom he had met not long before. She was a witch. Kylan wondered if the gods cursed him. Why did he always have to encounter women who possessed magical powers? First Callista, now this young woman. He glanced again at the girl who was walking nearby. She looked serious, but then another smirk escaped her lips. It was frustrating, and Kylan thought maybe she was mentally unstable since she was acting so weird. Luckily, he had no more time to think about that as they reached the camp. There was no better term to describe this place, as wherever he looked were tents. There was no single building here, and it was as if those people lived without staying anywhere longer. - How do you find
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