welp.. another day another slay...
Alaric was pretty much done with the whole gig. His head hurt from all the pheromones in the air, the smoke from cigars and the music. The worst of it all was the physical task of walking around, making sure that the escorts he got from Sammy weren’t being mistreated. Kierran was in charge of the drinks and food and that too was a daunting task on its own. After Alaric had delivered the special bottle of wine to Darrian, he went back to his office for a quick break.“What did he want? ” Kierran’s voice came from the corner of the room. He looked like he was ready to drop down and die.“He was being his usual gloating self. Apparently, he wanted us to have a reunion with that half-brother of mine. Ugh just seeing him gave me head ache. Maybe we should have declined this event?” Alaric said slouching on his chair for quick break.“Yes, We could have and then what? We all know we need the money plus you know Darrian, he would try to find the ‘owner of the casino’ that wouldn't have ended
Isadora was ready to go home, no. She wanted to go home, her father's house to be precise, but she also wanted to be with Eutychus. At first, things had been okay she was even enjoying herself as she let loose. Sure, her heat was somehow under control since the pills were working as they should and the urge to mount any wolf before she had diminished. It was the ‘epic’ event that had proved different. The air was ripe with arousal and that wasn’t a good combination with the power of the full moon at its highest peak. To make the night even more insufferable, Darrian was there. He was the last person she had expected to see. Neither the time nor palce were favorabele for her at the momment. So it was difficult for her to control what she was really experiencing, especially with Darrian in such close proximity. To say she was completely unaffected by him would be telling a lie. He was her first mate and even if he had rejected her, there would always be a sort of connection between them
The fate of the Nightfall Pack was bound to change with the events that took place at the grand party Darrian threw. What had started as a powerplay did not go as planned for him and some of the other patrons present. First, his little Wolf’s Bane stint did not have the effect he had hoped for. The modified herb was supposed to cause chaos and destruction where he would come in and save the day, effectively defacing the rogues and Eutychus. He had watched in bated breath as the frenzy of horny and thirsty wolves canoodled, taking the treats without a thought. What he hadn't taken into consideration was that the alcohol mixed with his drugged treats wouldn't be effective. For wolf’s bane to really be lethal, it had to be taken in its pure form or at least in his case, he should have offered the guests before they had any alcohol. He did not take that fact into consideration, he was in too deep into trying to impress the distinguished guests. Instead what happened was the opposite, th
Darrian’s real intention was to rob the casino. No one knew that he was struggling to fund his extravagant lifestyle. He did get paid for his diplomatic work but there were always some extra expenses to be incurred especially when it came to making alliances, Alpha Fininan was all too ready to make as many powerful allies as he could. The down part was he was a little stingy when it came to actually spending the money. In order for him to throw this extravagant party, he had embezzled some of the money from the pack’s fund, it would only be a matter of days before he was found out, hence his plan to rob the casino but now that was a far cry from reality. “How exactly were the boys caught? What are you not telling me? ” Darrian asked Mark when they were finally in his office. It did not make sense that his foolproof plan actually failed. " Sir… they are waiting for the boys by the door, almost as if they were waiting for them to appear. I think we have a rat amongst us. "Mark replied
Eutychus was in a sour mood to say the least. His father was putting down the pressure in him to officially announce his union to Isadora. The worst nothing was that, he regretted the way he had marked her. He hadn't any control over the whole thing. He had never planned bro mark her in the first place because why would he take a recessive omega as his mate? All she had to do was play the role of perfect match for him and once he had taken o th Alpha position he would choose the mate of his choice, an omega that wouldn't mind bearing kids for him.. the perfect image of an Alpha who has his shit together. But he should have known from the moment she walked into the party , and how he had gotten jealous after seeing her interact with Darrian. It seemed he had also chosen to live in denial, that he hadn't marked and claimed her openly in front of his lover. His resolve had dwindled when he let his wolf take over that unforgettable night. Much as he would have liked to pretend, that had
Isadora Was this how it was supposed to feel? Was this the fate of a marked omega? Or was it because she was a little different from others? Isadora had a lot of questions that only ended in more questions than answers. Eutychus had marked her, she was now a claimed wolf but it kind of felt like they were back to square one. ‘But he chose you… he chose you. ’ there was this voice that constantly spoke in her mind whenever such thoughts crossed her mind. She had dubbed it the voice of reason because there was another voice, clashing with reason with her mind. The irrational voice in her head was the root of all doubts. ‘So what if he chose you, why does he still have a lover? Are you, not enough?’ the irrational voice echoed. These voices in her head were loud and relentless, never leaving room for clarity. She couldn't help but resonate with the irrational side of her. Why did Eutychus need to have another lover? “It is quite obvious, I am not perfect. No matter how hard I try I a
Eutychus sat restlessly at the back of his car as it sped down the road. His feet couldn't stop bouncing up and down with anticipation. The thought of Isadora needing him made his wolf howl with joy. Earlier that day he had almost lost his wits when his father blatantly ignored him and gave her a role she clearly wasnt qualified for yet. He had hated how his father was already cosying up to the idea of Isadora being the future Luna. In as much as he hadn’t addressed the whole mating incident, he was grateful that he wouldn't have to actually address anything. Mostly because he was unsure as to whether he really wanted her as a Luna or just another Omega to satisfy him during his ruts. One thing was clear though, she was the best candidate for the position. She was smart and sociable and despite her recessive misgivings, the Pack members had gotten used to her. Not to mention her family was rich and reputable, she did not have any baggage, and she was the picture perfect image of an
While Darrian was busy playing with fire as Eutychus had insinuated, on the other side of the Pack, Regina was waiting for her lover, her Alpha in their love cave. She had done everthing she could to keep the apartment as their sacred space. She had even gone so far as to convince Alpha Finnian that it would be best for the future Luna to stay at the residence and as a result, Eutychus did not need to be told twice what was right. Sometimes she wondered why Cas was so obedient to his father, they were both Alpha’s the least he could do was try to resist, even by a little bit. Now, after letting herself in the lavish apartment, she went to get ready for her lover. Taking a quick shower to freshen up, applied some of the perfume and lotions that drove Eutychus mad with want. That had been a skill she knew she would need if she ever wanted to be more than just some secretary. Looking down at the thread of text between her and Cas, she grew restless but hopeful at the same time. One thin
It truly was the manifestation of rejection's Ire and desire's flame as Nightfall fell under a dark cloud. Darrian's reign of terror had begun to truly manifest. Pack members suspected of treason, harbouring rogues or anything that did not go according to Darrian’s regime, vanished without a trace and were replaced by Darrian's loyalists. Fear and suspicion choked the once vibrant pack. Those who had fallen for his smooth speech of wanting to protect what was theirs, now wondered if perhaps they had made the wrong choice, but they couldn't air out these suspicions, not if they wanted to go missing. Meanwhile, Isadora languished in her gilded cage, for she was nothing more than a caged wolf, waiting for her master to choose her fate. The luxurious room felt like a prison, the bars forged from Darrian's cruelty. Regina, his ever-present shadow, taunted Isadora with tales of Eutychus' "weakness" and the impending glory of Darrian's new era. She had always hated Isadora and given their p
Alaric couldn't take his eyes off the baby in his arms. As soon as his daughter was placed in his arms, he had become a new person, no. The moment he heard her cry, something in him changed. The risks he was willing to take to protect his Pack were nothing compared to the absolution and conviction to protect his daughter. There was literally nothing he couldnt do for her and that thought scared him. He went back to the conversation he had with Kierran and realized that if anyone or anything threatened his little girl, there wasn't anything he wouldn't do to ensure her safety. Nothing at all. “What will you name her?” Dianne whispered, too tired from the whole birth ordeal, for a second there, Alaric was scared she wouldn't be able to pull through. “Asa, that is the first thing that came to my mind when I heard her scream. Pick her second name. ” Alaric said, moving closer to Dianne so she could be closer to their pup. “ Wilde…. Asa Wilde. Because she will be the one to heal us all”
Alaric paced restlessly along the Genesis border, the whimper from a suffering wolf a constant thorn in his side. He focused, pushing his senses further, the fragmented images that returned painting a horrifying picture. Someone was calling out to him. Suddenly, Kierran burst into the clearing, his face pale and etched with worry. "Alpha, we have some news… bad news." Alaric's heart plummeted. His mind raced to Dianne, his mate, and their unborn child. Had something happened to them?"What is it, Kierran?" Alaric's voice was a low growl as he started walking towards his home. “Fuck! ”Kierran took a deep breath. “It's Nightfall, Alpha. Darrian… he's overthrown Eutychus and their Luna … she's been captured.”A wave of anger crashed over Alaric. The ambition that burned within Darrian had always been a threat, but this blatant betrayal transcended Pack politics. It threatened the fragile peace between Genesis and Nightfall, a peace Alaric had strived so hard to maintain.But amidst the
Isadora awoke to a suffocating darkness. Panic clawed at her throat as she realized her eyes were bound with a rough cloth. Disoriented and bound to the bed, she tried to piece together the fragmented memories of her day meeting with Genesis Pack Luna. She tried releasing her claws in a half shift, anything that would assist her in setting herself free from the bindings and blindfolds. A sharp laugh sliced through the silence. "Finally awake, Sleeping Beauty?" The voice, laced with venomous amusement, sent a shiver down Isadora's spine.The blindfold muffled her vision, but she could sense someone approaching. "Who's there?" she demanded, her voice trembling slightly."Oh, don't worry, Luna," a voice dripping with sarcasm replied. "It's just Regina, here to welcome you to your new… accommodations as per Alpha Darrian’s request of course." Isadora's breath hitched. Regina, a constant thorn in her side. What did she have to do with this? She felt Regina approach, and seconds later the
Things in Nightfall were changing slowly under everyone's nose rather, people couldn't tell the shift in power within their pack. One night, the pack's enforcers were doing their regular patrols along the pack borders and the next, they were surrounding the Alpha’s residence, no one could tell whether it was for protection or assault. Another group of enforcers surrounded the council hall, with all the important members of the pack in it. “What is the meaning of this, Darrian, care to explain why was- ” an elder, angry and almost red in the face spat but he was pushed back to his chair forcefully. “I don't recall asking you to speak. '' Darrian sneered at the elder as he moved up to the Alpha’s designated seat, taking his time to look at the shocked faces of those in attendance. Once satisfied, he pulled out a wad of papers from his suitcase with the Alpha's seal. He put the items on top of the conference table and yet again let his eyes wander around the room. “Ladies and gentlem
“Did he admit? ” Dianne asked Alaric when the nightfall Luna had left. “Yes and no. Darrian claims that he did it under Eutychus’ orders. I didn’t believe him. My Half brother may be arrogant but never this stupid. Something is off.” Alaric said he couldn't shake off the daunting feeling he felt when they were in the office with Darrian. He was impressed with how Kieran had managed to keep his emotions in check and hadn't jumped on Darrian as soon as he walked through the Pack borders. “So where do we stand? You know I will support you through whatever you choose.” Dianne said, standing up to stretch a little. “It will depend on how they take my message from today's meeting. This isn't really about the assets my mother left me. It's more of control and power. Eutychus feels threatened, and I am not about to sit and let him think he can walk all over us.” Alaric said. “Oh I just wish they would try us… it's been a minute since I-” Kierran stopped himself from finishing the sentence
Isadora Saying those words out loud felt foreign to her. It's not like she had never thought about them but rather that was all they were supposed to be, meaningless thoughts. And now Darrian, the man at the center of it all, had made her speak those words, giving them life and truth… desire even. She looked away from Darrian’s almost silver eyes and focused back on staring outside the window. The trees were more interesting than this conversation. ‘Why in the blue moon did I call him mate?’ Isadora chastised herself as the car ride proceeded with no response from Darrian. “What if, I could give you - ” Darrian seemed to have found his voice but Isadora couldn't let him finish. Dreams were one thing, but promises?“This is not the time for ‘what ifs’ Darrian. You rejected me and I chose Eutychus. I am your Luna and you serve me as my Beta. We made our choices.” Isadora replied. There was nothing Darrian could give her right now other than his loyalty as her Beta. Darrian did not sa
Today was one of those days Darrian hated the most. They had a briefing right before lunch and after that he and Eutychus would be heading to the casino for business. He sat in the large conference room and waited for Eutychus to arrive. Isadora always came in later. However, this time it was she that arrived first and took the usual seat, one that was away from both he and Cas. “Afternoon, Dora.” Darrian cleared his throat and said his greetings. “Afternoon. ” she gave her single worded response, Darrian hated it. He wanted to hear her speak, laugh get angry or even release that intoxicating scent. “Are you guys still having your couples fight? Whatever it was about, deal with it quickly, your brooding attitude is suffocating.” Darrian said the only thing that came to his mind, hoping to rile her up and get some kind of reaction from her. “I don't see how that is any of your business. '' she glanced up from her tablet and fixed her gaze on him, just like he had anticipated. “Whe
To say Darrian had fucked up would be an understatement. He may have just started a war between Nightfall and Genesis packs. Alaric’s pack may have been in its infancy stage but the power they held was enough to make him worry. He sprinted back to Nightfall's territory, using a back route that had a stream. He bent down and washed the sweat off his skin and the remainder of the scent blocker he had on. He found his car where he had parked it and drove back to the ceremony. He would use the time to come up with an excuse because he would be getting questions since he had missed a bigger part of the ceremony. He couldn't erase Leo’s petrified look from his mind, the way he had begged for his life and how mercilessly he had been knocked out. There was no telling what the future for Leo was but Darrian knew he would be tied to him. It wouldn't be long before Alaric would seek vengeance and he would. He pulled up at the pack gates and drove straight for the ceremony. He could still hear t