ELIANA.I couldn't move an inch without Denver popping out of nowhere.You would think that reaching across from the bed to my phone was an albeit easy task but ever since everything that happened, he wouldn't still let me lift a finger. I had spent the night in the bed up until noon the next day. The party had also been postponed after the Pack heard about Sienna's attack. The only other thing to come out of that night besides my proclamation as Alpha was a second body. A mother and a son whose demise were met.And of all the emotions I could feel at that moment, I was the most thankful. I had briefly grazed the cold shards of death and it was an experience I wouldn't wish on anyone. So deep down, I understood why Denver was acting the way he was.But I also needed to get out of bed."No, Eliana" He whispered, holding me back softly but I was determined to get my feet out of my bed. "I'm well rested and I can't spend my whole day laying in bed. I'm an Alpha now" I said with a soft c
ELIANA. I sat at the big, dining table across which was a variety of food and delicious dishes. Everyone squeezed around, passing plates and murmuring words beneath their lips. Most of all, they were all smiling and happy.I can’t remember the last time we had a feast here or even if we’d ever had a feast. It was all too fitting after everything we’d all been through, that my reign began with a dinner of celebration.All the inconspicuous whispers and chattering swept through my ears as I looked around the table. The room was cozy, lit up with soft lights which hung from the ceiling. The sound of laughter and stories mixed together.Kids screaming in excitement, darting through relatives for food, their faces aglow with innocence and joy, making the air feel even warmer and happier. A smile brushed along my lips as Elijah scurried back and forth where I sat. “Are you sure you don’t want anything?” Denver’s voice suddenly echoed from above and I tilted my head to face him. “Nothing,
ELIANA. I opened my eyes to the soft sunlight filtering through my sheer curtains which cast a warm glow on my room. As soon as I sat up, a smile curled softly upon my lips.The air was filled with a gentle breeze, crisp with the fragrance of blooming flowers and carrying the promise of a perfect day. I heaved out a sigh as soon as my eyes fell on the flowers that scented so nicely.They were upon my bed stand. A chuckle escaped my lips as I reached towards it. Attached below the white tulips was a note.“I can’t wait to marry you today” I read off the piece of paper, biting down into my fingertips as my smile grew wider. I knew exactly who he was even before he walked into the room. “Hey” His voice was deep and comforting. I looked up into his green eyes. “Hey” I whispered. “How are you feeling, Alpha?” He asked and I rolled my eyes to the back of my head.“For the hundredth time, I’m okay Denver” I replied. “Now go! Isn’t it bad luck for the groom to see the bride before she walks
ELIANA.The soft piano music waltzed through my ears as I crept closer to the door. I gathered the hems of my flowing white dress, a sigh escaping my lips which only grazed against my veil. And chill went up my spine the moment the cold air hit my face.Thelma, on my right hand, held around me a little tighter and when I looked at her, my face turned crimson. “I can’t believe I’m finally doing this” I whispered. Only for my Nana, on my left hand to respond to me.“You’ve got this, Eliana” Her voice was as delicate as it was comforting and I nodded. “Remember how much you’ve wanted this. Well here it is, here is your happily ever after behind that door” She added, restoring the color into my cheeks and my eyes stung with a few tears.Happy tears.At that moment, the door drew open to the adorned Pack halls, as soon as I took my first step in, everyone’s eyes turned to me and there was a chorus of a few gasps. However, the only eyes that I met were his.Denver was standing at a distance
ELIANA.Denver and I had just got married. We were on our way up the stairs when he suddenly whisked me in his hands. I felt my feet hover away from the ground as he lifted me in the air. A soft chuckle escaped my lips amidst a yell for help. But his hands were firmly attached to my waist.He kicked his feet forward, carrying me in his arms as we made our way from the hall and up to our bedroom. We'd made it through the whole day unbelievably and only just somehow managed to escape everyone now. After a ceremony that seemed to last forever, we finally retired to my room—the Alpha Chambers.Denver kicked the door open and my arms wrapped around his neck. He placed me to the ground alongside my flowing white dress and we were both breathing heavily from the distance we'd run. He closed the door behind him and now that we were alone, his hunger was crystal clear in his eyes. Denver's hands pricked the button of his suit jacket before he pulled it off. It fell to the ground with a thud.
ELIANA.I slipped in my shorts before putting on my t-shirt. For a second, I halted in front of the mirror, running my hands through my messy hair. Once I was certain I was at least presentable, I walked back to the door, opening it for Ivan to come back in.Now, his eyes met mine with a harrowing look. I looked down at the papers in his hands. I could just tell something was wrong even though I couldn’t quite put a finger on it. But he was different.He was restive.“Ivan,” I had to call his name again. What was so difficult that he couldn’t say? That he was so disoriented and disturbed. Was it me? Was it Denver who still wasn’t here by the way after promising to make it back by morning? I looked everywhere but he hadn’t come. “What is it, Ivan?” I asked him one last time with my patience running thin and only then did a hard lump slip down his throat. “There’s something that you should know, Alpha Eliana” The tone of his voice made my heart sink in my chest.“What happened?” I ques
IVAN.TWO DAYS EARLIER.I walked up the stairs, gliding through all the people going in and out of the Alpha Chambers. Eliana wasn't just finally moving in but tomorrow was her wedding ceremony which was why it was no surprise when I pushed the door open to see her trying on a long white dress.Her eyes darted from the mirror, throwing a look over her shoulders at me. “Oh thank God. Ivan” She heaved, holding tight the front in her hands. “How does this look?” She was breathless.Partially because of all the stress but I could see a glimpse of the anxiety in her eyes as well. “It’s my mother’s dress. She’s wore it to walk down the aisle and I don’t know, I just want it to be special too. I want to carry a piece of her on my special day. It would be my something borrowed” She chuckled back at her Grandmother and my eyes fell to navigate the dress“It’s beautiful” I said flatly. It really was. The only thing was I wasn’t here to talk about her wedding dress. I was here for her checkup
IVAN.I pulled out my phone to press it against my ear. As I paced up and down the stable, heavy impatient breaths escaped my lips. Nathaniel’s line was ringing but for the past two days, I’d heard nothing from him.“Please, Nathaniel” I sent him my umpteenth voicemail, gritting my words through my teeth. “It’s been two days, call me back when you get this. I’m starting to get worried” I added. Given how we last left things, of course I was worried. I already hated fights.But to end on such note with someone you cared about, it was horrifying.“And please, return the sample of Eliana’s blood. I promise you I’m not mad. In fact I understand how much this research means to you. So if you just come home, I promise to help” I ended the message, clutching my phone in my hands. I stood out in the cold stable, breezing heavily out of my lips with my hands in my pocket. It was nearly winter and the snow wasn't holding back this season. I kicked my feet forward and turned around. Walking bac