VERENAI look back at him. “The guard was caught and interrogated. He said the person he sold it to did not show their face. The person just handed him the money and was wearing a hoodie to cover their face. The guard suspects that it was a man, but he does not have any concrete reason to support his claim.”Elijah tilts his head, his eyes swirling with doubt before he speaks. “So, it isn’t Nixie then?”“I can’t confirm since there’s no description of the person. Another mystery for us to solve,” I say and release an exasperated sigh. “It's hard to tell if Nixie is the one behind it or if she has nothing to do with any of this at all. Maybe we are going after the wrong person.”“You believe it's someone else who wants to ruin us,” Elijah mutters, his voice deep and grave.“Heh. I don’t know what to believe at this point, to be honest.” I kick a stone before my boot and watch it hit the ground a few steps away. “It's all blurry, and it scares me. Not for me but for Ezra and for everyone
VERENAThe guttural growl that erupted from my throat. It sounds so primal, so foreign that it sends a jolt of shock through me. My body stiffens, as if recoiling from the noise that escaped me. I didn’t mean to growl, it simply happened. A reaction I do not understand. Elijah’s reaction, however, is far from what I expected. A slow smile spreads across his face, a glint of amusement dancing in his eyes. “Looks like you’re getting more in touch with your wolf's instincts,” he says, his voice calm yet laced with pride. My stomach churns, a knot of unease tightening my gut. “I-is this bad?” I ask, a flicker of curiosity battling with my fear. The growl, the raw power it held–it felt both terrifying and exhilarating. Sure, Serena has made me feel a few things that are new to me. I had run through the woods more than I did in my entire life and hunted small animals. Even broke furniture in the house when I shifted. But this? This feels…different. More primal, more connected to what’s
VERENA“Alright.” I whisper and feel the warmth of his touch slowly go away. My body immediately reacts, growls leaving my mouth, and I open my eyes to see him stand a few steps away. The urge to run towards him and cling to him is strong, but I keep my feet pressed to the ground. “See you soon, Rena,” Elijah says, his voice a low murmur that barely reaches my ears over the rising wind. His eyes hold mine for a beat longer. A part of me wants to cling to him, to plead with him to stay. But he has the responsibility to run his pack on his shoulders and so do I. But then a cool sensation washes over me. The first fat raindrops splutter on my face. Seconds later, the heavens open up, unleashing a torrent of rain. The air whips around us, thrashing the trees into a frenzy. My gaze darts to Elijah, his face unreadable as his hair is plastered to his forehead. His clothes are soaked in the rain. My chest clenches with concern. “You can’t head back to your pack,” I say, my voice surprisi
VERENA“It definitely will. Desperate times call for desperate measures, right?” I say, smirking. “Can’t get you clothes your size in this weather.” I add and step closer to the window, gazing out at the storm. Rain lashes against the glass, and a flash of lightning momentarily illuminates the dark landscape beyond. “Looks like you are stuck for a while.” “A loose shirt and pants would be good.” Elijah replies and I nod. We both walk up the stairs and I hear Ezra’s laughter accompanied by the voices of the twins as they play inside his room. It makes me feel relieved. I head to my room and keep the towel on the chest cabinet before taking off my clothes. It’s the second time I am washing myself in the shower today. While the warm water falls on me from the shower head, I rub the water over my skin and think about how I behaved with Elijah. I bite my lip as I think about how hot he looked when he wiped his hair with the towel. My core clenches, desire surging through me, making my
VERENA“I’d leave the rest to you.” She says before going silent. I sit under the shower, for Goddess knows how long until my legs start feeling stiff. I bring my fingers between my pussy lips and tilt my head back as I pleasure myself. My mind flashes with the image of Elijah doing it to me, and I soon get my release. I take deep breaths as my heart thumps in my chest, my core throbbing after the release. I don’t feel aroused like before. Maybe it worked.With a groan, I push myself to my feet, my legs protesting after being curled on the bathroom floor for so long. Stretching out the stiffness, I open the washroom door and pad back into the warmth of my room. I need a mug of steaming coffee and the romance book I was reading. It’ll be perfect in this weather. As I rummage through my drawers to look for something to wear, I remember what I told Elijah. His guest room isn’t far from mine, and even through the closed door, I can faintly detect the lingering scent of his cologne. It
VERENA“Yeah, it was comfortable. Thanks for the clothes.” He replies, his voice sending a delicious shiver down my spine. The very next moment, a deafening crack of thunder splits the sky and bathes the room momentarily in an electric white light. I flinch, a straddling gasp escaping my lips and before I can register, a warm hand settles on my shoulder. His scent wafts into my nose, and I can feel his bare body inches away from mine. “You alright?” He asks, and my ovaries explode from how sexy and intimate his voice sounds. “Yeah.” My voice sounds breathless. “I–I think I should leave.” I say and spin around, but in the wrong direction. My chest collides with his, my erect nipples pressing against his wet body. His eyes flicker with shock, then darken with desire as he looks down at me. “I’m sorry.” I mumble, the sound barely a whisper. My heart hammers against my ribs. Then my gaze drifts to his chest and I notice the long, livid scar. It runs down his chest. I hadn’t noticed it b
ELIJAHThe rain lashes against the window panes, the sound a steady drumming that seems to fade into the background as my eyes lock with Rena’s. Her eyes, one that reminds me of the deep forest, hold me captive, a swirling vortex of emotions that threatens to pull me under. Her body is making me hard, the outline of her large breasts pressing against her white shirt. I have told myself countless times to not push my luck. But tonight….I can smell her sweet desire on the tip of my nose. “It’s going to rain heavily tonight. You can’t go back to your pack at the moment. So, stay with me.” Her voice is like a soft seductress, pulling me in, asking me to unlock all those raw desires that I have buried deep inside of me for her. So I unleash it. I cup her head and capture her lips. They feel soft, warm and plump in my mouth. It is a brazen kiss that holds nothing back. Wild with passion. Each kiss makes the world around me blur away, fade into nothingness. The sound of thunder and rai
ELIJAHI had to control him because of our situation back then and had to take out all that pent-out energy on my tissues. Needless to say, my floor was littered with countless of them. “I want you,” I growl, my eyes flashing yellow, showing her my sincerity. It’s a primal way of communication that we shifters use. Our ancestors used this with their mates. Rena sits upright slowly, her hair cascading down her shoulder in gorgeous waves. Her green eyes flash silver for a split second before she growls back and jumps on top of me, cupping my face and claiming my mouth. Her tongue battles with mine for dominance while I feel the rough fabric of her bra press against my chest. I slip my arm behind her and unclasp her bra. I tug down the straps aggressively, impatient with need, and toss it on the floor. Her nails run down my chest, tracing my abs. The feel of her hands jolts through my senses. I hiss as I grab her by her waist and yank her closer. In the dim light of the room, my eyes
VERENAI shift back and just stare at her in silence, watching her fumble with her words. Her lips are quivering and she’s sweating profusely, her midnight blue hair sticking to her forehead. She literally copied my hair color and my hairstyle. When she realizes the coldness in my gaze, she stops and starts yelling.”You can’t kill me! Dad will end you. I did what I did and I will do it again with you!” her eyes go round as she looks up at me with a psychotic look. She starts laughing and I know that there’s no humor or happiness to the laugh. “You deserve it all! You are fucking bitch who was born in a wealthy family and was accepted. You have no idea what it feels like to be unwanted. So…so I did all of this. You needed to feel what I felt too. And I succeeded!” she throws her head back and laughs even harder. “I succeeded in ruining your life! After this battle, you’ll have nothing left for you. Everything will be taken from you. Your Elijah, your kids, your pack…everything! So go
VERENAA warm sensation takes over my body and I feel a tingling sensation in my spine. The celestial light builds within me and I aim it at the Ashwalker wolves. They take a step back as if they can sense that power within me. Serena opens her mouth and light erupts from it. It's directed at them and the moment it hits the ground, a huge explosion takes place. I hear lots of howls and the light blinds everyone in the field. When it fades, a huge crater is formed on the ground and there’s no sign of the Ashwalker wolves and the cloaked men who stood with them. The impact was so huge that it got everyone’s attention. Nixie stares at it with wide eyes. “What the fuck,” she says as she measures the depth of the crater I created. “Damn! That’s so badass!” Dory exclaims and I smirk. We approach Joshua and Irene who also are staring at the huge crater. They turn towards us and Dory steps forward, shifts back and kneels down. Joshua looks at me and I see concern in his eyes. “Rena…Irene
VERENAI run towards the main battlefield and Nixie’s petite figure comes into sight. She’s standing against my men, guarded by the Ashwalker wolves and a few of Umbra’s cult men. I watch in horror as Nixie, her eyes filled with a malicious glint, hurls a gas bomb towards Irene and Joshua. The bomb explodes, sending a toxic cloud billowing into the air. Irene and Joshua cough, their faces contorted in pain. Joshua, with his enhanced senses, manages to shield himself from the gas, but Irene, still recovering from her previous injuries, is more vulnerable. I can see her coughing violently, blood staining her lips.“Irene,” Joshua goes to her and holds her while she drops to the ground, the coughing not stopping.Nixie grins as she looks at them. “You used to call me Dumpster Barbie, right? Now what, huh? Can’t speak?” she taunts and then pauses. “Oh wait! I totally forgot to say this. This gas has a special role, you know? It can take away the vocals of the person it affects. Permanen
VERENAI grit my teeth and clench my fist in anger after I shift back. Dad shifts back to his human form too and glares at me, standing protectively before mom. “Dad? Are you seriously going to protect her? You know who she's working for,” I ask him, my eyes pleading for him to see the truth in this situation. She’s not our ally. His face contorts in anger as he hears my words and he growls at me. “I trust her. There must have been some misunderstanding.” His eyes flash and I realize that he’s not in himself. It's the mate bond that’s making him say this. My dad isn’t as strong as I am when it comes to staying away from our mates. His love for mom will destroy him. “Oh yes it is, Ray. He’s making me do these things,” Mom says and makes this sad face. I wonder who’s better at acting innocent—Nixie or her? Oh wait, I forgot that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. She proves she’s her mother. I look at Charlotte and mind-link her. “You are being a total bitch! You used my fat
VERENABut my words fall on deaf ears. He lunges at me, his claws outstretched. I dodge his attack, barely escaping his grasp. I'm filled with a mix of fear and anger. How can he hurt me? How can he turn against me after all this?I draw upon my celestial power, a surge of light coursing through my veins. My eyes glow a brilliant white, and my form shifts, becoming more powerful. I face him, my stance defiant."Elijah, stop!" I shout, my voice filled with authority. But he won't listen. He's lost in the darkness, a creature of pure instinct.We circle each other, our eyes locked in a battle of wills. The air crackles with tension as we prepare to strike. The battle between the Luna Guardian and the Shadow Alpha has begun. A battle that has occurred through different generations and timelines. I don’t want this. But do I have a choice? And what will we do if we both die? I look into his eyes, and see no sign of him. Is he gone? Did Umbra take him from me? I steel myself for what I
VERENAMaria walks towards me. “What happened?” She asks with a frown on her face. “It's mom. She’s here.” I say and Maria’s eyes turn wide. “Charlotte is here? Oh my Goddess!” She rests her hand on her chest and looks worried. I can sense the conflict arising within her. Mom was Maria’s best friend. I’m sure she still cares about her. I look at Irene. “We need to go out there. I’m sure the others will need us.” Irene steps forward. “Of course. I’d be so glad to go out there and kick some—” she halts and looks at the kids. Ezra gives her a sly smile. “Aunt Irene is saying some adult words again.” He makes a tsk sound with his mouth and shakes his head as if disappointed. He does this whenever Irene has a slip of tongue. “Shut up. I didn’t say anything. I only said that I will kick them.” She argues and I roll my eyes. She’s seriously fighting with a kid. “Rena, someone should stay with the kids to protect them,” Maria tells me as she holds my arm. She looks at Elijah who growls
VERENA"You're back," I whisper, my voice barely audible. "You're really back."Ezra smiles, his eyes filled with warmth. "I'm here, Mommy," he says. "I'm not going anywhere."In that moment, all the pain, the fear, the uncertainty - it all seems to fade away. We've won. We've defeated the darkness.Irene quickly turns around and her eyes go wide as she sees us. “Oh Goddess! It worked! Fu—Sorry. I mean hell yeah!” she shouts, raising her fists in the air. She looks no less than a lunatic but that’s how she is.I turn to Venus who just stares at her with her big green eyes, her little hand clutching Ezra’s shirt as she sits on his lap. I kneel on the floor and take her other hand, then kiss it. “Thank you, thank you. You’re our savior.” I whisper to her and cup her little face. She makes a sound with her mouth, having no idea what I’m talking about. I look at Elijah. His head is tilted up towards the ceiling, pushing back his tears of joy and relief. He’s trying to act strong but I k
VERENAI feel a strong vibration at the pit of my stomach. It makes my guts muscles clench uncomfortably but then a warm sensation travels up my spine. Venus stops crying and I open my eyes to see a vibrant light form in the middle of the air. It casts its bright light on the room and reduces Ezra’s dark aura, allowing him to take a breath and relax a little. Venus looks calm too and is staring at her brother with her big eyes. I look at Elijah and he nods. Ezra lifts his head and his face looks better, a lot less pale as he stares at us. But he’s still in his dark aura. Maybe the energy that we created helped to slow down the process. He looks at Venus but does not say anything. I move towards the bed and Venus raises her arm like she did in the kids room when she saw me. She smiles at her brother, her green eyes lighting up. “Veenie…” Ezra whispers. I carefully place Venus on the bed and hold her back. In case Ezra does something, I’ll pull her back. Elijah stands beside me and
VERENAVenus squirms as she sees him and it hurts him but he does not show it on his face. “Are they still out there?” Maria asks me and I shake my head. “No. But we need to be careful. Elijah and I’ll handle everything. Let's go.” I tell them and we carefully walk out of the kids room. Elijah walks ahead, his senses alert for any incoming dangers. I look around too but Venus gets uncomfortable when I’m too tense so I’m trying to stay calm. I look at her and recall the vision I had. I couldn’t see her face but I felt the same way I am feeling right now. The feeling that you have when you are close to your daughter. Venus looks up at me with her big eyes and I give her a smile. “Don’t worry, angel. We’ll be fine,” I give her a kiss on the forehead and she giggles. We reach the bedroom and Elijah opens the door. The moment the double doors swing open, a strong wave of dark aura crashes on me, forcing me to take a step back. Venus squirms again and looks away, as if she’s afraid.