CHAPTER 6: The Unexpected Desire
Hana had no choice but to adjust to the environment and atmosphere of Alpha Jarrel. She needed to pretend to be okay for the sake of her remaining pack members. She had come to realize just how cruel Alpha Jarrel was. It was an unfortunate fate, but she could not escape from it. As much as Hana hated Jarrel, his touch on her body always sent jolts of unexpected and unwanted pleasures through her. Jarrel had walked into her room that night. She could feel his stress; Maya had said earlier that they went to the frontline of a clash with another enemy pack. He was back and in her room. Backed against the wall and Jarrel’s huge body towering above her, she held her breath, attempting to bury the boiling sensation rising from within her. Hana had made Jarrel feel like a predator. Jarrel's entire body seemed to want something from this delicate-looking girl who had built a shield of steel around herself. Something made him want to shatter that steel right at that moment. Hana stood up, her hands folded tightly at her sides. Jarrel stepped closer, looking straight into her soul. Hana moved back as his steps continued. She hit her back against a wall and realized she was caught between a solid barrier and a predator steadily advancing on her. She couldn't see all his features clearly, but the sight of Jarrel holding a cigar between his fingers and a glass of whiskey in the same hand, his broad shoulders dimly reflected by the soft light in the room, made her body tense. This was her mate so her body was responding, her wolf wanted to be touched so badly. Her body vibrated with waves of electricity coursing through her. Jarrel soon covered her with his huge frame, making her feel small and helpless. Tingling sensations ran down Hana's spine when he started advancing towards her. He dominated the room and looked right through her. She attempted to calm herself so that her breathing would not betray her, but her body responded to the closeness of the man whom she both despised and couldn't help but want. Jarrel scanned her ravenously, the pretty little girl in front of him made his body quiver. He reached out, his fingers brushing a strand of hair from her face. The touch was electric, sending shivers down Hana's spine. "You're trembling," Jarrel whispered, his breath warm against her skin. Hana's resolve wavered. In her heart she loathed him because of what he did to her and her pack but the pull of his hands and his voice was enough to make her quiver. Her body now had its propensity that worked on him and defied her will against him. Before she knew it, Jarrel moved in closer until they were chest to chest and his mouth crushed itself against hers. Hana's mind rebelled against the action but her body let itself fall into the kiss and her hips responded, twisting almost violently, to his touch. Her wolf groaned from the longing. His hands wandered till he cupped her face and she responded by clutching his chest. Jarrel touched her roughly and owned her body; he saw the fire in Hana, he saw the cravings that she maintained to control. She grabbed onto him tightly, her nails in his back as they almost savagely kissed. All the reality around them disappeared and the only thing that dominated them was their passion. The complex, the turning, churning, storming of Hana's thoughts were filled with hatred and desire, anger and need. This is exactly what she wished for, to kick him, to shout at him, but she was unable to do it as much as she wanted, she still craved it. Jarrel's hands went around her waist and he placed her against the wall while all the time he was backing up. Hana shivered when his heated lips moved away from hers down to her neck where the mate bond mark was, while his hands continued to explore her unrestrained. She arched into him, her body demanding more. For a moment, they were lost in their passion, their bodies moving in sync like animals in heat. The room seemed to pulse with their shared intensity, the dim light casting shadows on their intertwined forms. But reality crashed back in when Hana's mind finally broke through the haze of desire. With a surge of strength, she pushed Jarrel away, breaking the kiss. She panted, her chest heaving as she stared at him, her eyes wide with shock and anger. "Don’t touch me,” she whispered, her voice trembling. "I can't do this." Jarrel's eyes darkened, his expression a mix of frustration and something he couldn't describe, but it was clear to him he wanted this little girl who seemed hard to break. He was aware of how much Hana hated him, she seemed like an angry little cat. Jarrel smiled "My touch has such an effect on you, huh?" He said moving closer again but this time he stopped in front of her, wondering what it was he wanted from her. She was indeed very pretty, but he had long forgotten how to desire a woman this much. He was being possessive. He turned to sit on the couch close by, his leg across the other. "I'm sorry Hana, you can't escape from here, never. You belong to me," Jarrel said in a tone that indicated there was no room for argument. "Sasha the designer will send you something tomorrow evening, once you get it, meet me at the address in 30 minutes," he said, indicating their discussion had ended.CHAPTER 7: The Bond“Hello, my lady,”Hana turned from the bed she had been lying on. She had been in this room for weeks without coming out or meeting anyone.“I am Sasha, and the Alpha has asked me to dress you up for the event tonight,” said a lady in a blue gown.She seemed to be the designer Jarrel had talked about last night. Mia was standing beside her.“What event is that? I have no desire to be at any party. Please leave,” Hana responded.“My lady, the Alpha has warned that there is no room for refusal and not to push him further,” Mia said, stepping forward.Hana fully understood what that warning meant. He would do anything if she refused to attend.“It’s the Alpha’s birthday party, and he needs his mate beside him,” Mia said, trying to convince Hana to see reason to go.Hana looked at the pleading eyes Mia was giving her. She knew she was trying to tell her to save them all trouble and just go.“Alright, Mia. Let me wash up,” Hana said and walked into the bathroom.She won
CHAPTER 8Hana and Mia strolled together through the SeaHowl pack’s grounds with the warm light of afternoon enveloping the place. The air was fresh and the flowers in the garden were blooming but none of those seemed to soften the stiffness in Hana’s heart. She was moving like a free woman while her pack members were being confined, this feeling made her feel like a fraud.It was a beautiful garden with flowers and shrubs looking neat and cut in a perfect manner including the hedge. Hana looked at the girl, who looked satisfied on the bench, her eyes looked friendly and happy that she finally had someone to talk to, while Hana felt an emptiness inside. They strolled in silence, Hana’s thoughts heavy with worry and guilt.As they approached a group of pack members chatting near a fountain, Hana overheard snippets of their conversation.“Did you hear? Alpha Jarrel subdued another enemy pack recently.”“Yeah, and some breeders were brought to the prison. Poor souls.”Hana’s heart clen
CHAPTER 9: Bravery Amid ChaosHana had just stepped into the garden when the alarm bells began to ring throughout the SeaHowl pack’s territory. The shrill, desperate sounds signaled an attack. Her heart pounded in her chest as memories of her own pack’s fall flooded her mind, the horror of that night still vivid and fresh.She saw panic spreading among the pack members, their faces twisted in fear and determination. Children were being herded into safe areas, and warriors were rushing to the front lines. Hana’s eyes fell on a small boy, no older than six, standing frozen in the middle of the chaos. His wide, terrified eyes searched for his mother, who was nowhere in sight.As she watched, a rogue wolf, large and menacing, broke through the defenses and charged toward the boy. Hana’s breath caught in her throat. She was paralyzed by indecision. The image of Jarrel’s ruthless assault on her pack flashed before her eyes—men and women slaughtered, children dragged into slavery. These we
CHAPTER 10: The Alpha's DilemmaThe rumble of Jarrel's car echoed through the trees as he approached the SeaHowl pack’s compound. His absence had lasted barely a couple of days while he was busy mediating differences and restoring peace around. With every stride that brought him near, it felt as if an electric current flowed through the atmosphere, making him restless.Dismounting, he stormed through the pack house’s main door. His eyes scanned the room, taking in the frantic movements of his pack members. His Beta, Magnus, approached with a grim expression.“Alpha, there’s been an attack.”Jarrel’s eyes narrowed, a dangerous glint in them. “Who attacked us?”“Rogue wolves. They managed to breach the perimeter and get close to the main house. My Lady... she was attacked.”The blood drained from Jarrel’s face, replaced swiftly by a seething fury. “Where is she?”“In the infirmary. She’s hurt but... she saved one of the pack’s pups.”Without another word, Jarrel pushed past Magnus and
CHAPTER 11: Nightmare Hana gasped as she thrashed about on her bed, with her mind caught up in the labyrinthine corridors of her memory.Hana was back home where it was safe and sound; a small but sturdy wooden cabin located right at the heart of her pack’s territory. The smell of pine and soil filled Hana’s nostrils; the forest itself seemed to be whispering to her. Her mother would be humming softly as she cooked dinner with the rhythmical chopping of vegetables. Around that time, Hana remembers her father’s deep voice booming from inside their meeting room during a talk with other elders.The air suddenly turned cold and Hana felt an uncomfortable shiver run down her back. She went outside and looked around, scanning all along the tree line. There was an eerie silence that fell over the serene forest which now seemed to hold its breath for some reason. Her heartbeat pounded in her chest when she heard a low growl from amongst the shadows.Without any response chaos broke out. Sh
CHAPTER 12: Fear and courage The following morning, Hana felt as though her chest was heavy and she was having trouble breathing. She was confused and dejected after what had happened the day before. She was physically and emotionally stuck, unable to escape the sensation. She could feel her circumstances suffocating her more with each breath. She made the decision to get outside and stroll since she didn't know where she was going and thought the change of scenery would help her think more clearly. The territory of the pack was covered in long shadows by the early morning light. Hana was lost in contemplation, a whirlwind of rage, anxiety, and melancholy. She was so focused on her morning routine that she hardly saw the other pack members. Their voices and movements seemed distant as if she were observing them through a thick fog. Hana’s steps eventually took her to a far corner of the SeaHowl pack’s territory. She had never ventured this far before, and the unfamiliar
CHAPTER 13: Unwavering Determination Jarrel was a monster in every sense of the word, a man with no compass in his heart who loved to cause people pain just for the sake of it. She wanted to know what really happened to him to become like this but she rejected the negative train of thought. The details of how they turned him into a monster did not matter and all that mattered was that he had inflicted a lot of pain. She tried to think of the Moon Goddess and why she had let such suffering happen in the world. Had the Goddess sent Jarrel to inflict pain on people, to suffer? Will Hana ever find it? Or is there a bigger picture that is hidden in her eyes? The questions ran through her mind and the set of them raised her increasingly uneasy feelings. Hana started to think about her own position now too. She found herself living in this kind of hell where she was a mate to a man who was known to be a brute and a cruel one at that. Nothing would change the fact that she needed to sur
CHAPTER 14: Jarrel's expressionHana was at her window, sitting in her own room, looking out into the darkness of the trees beyond the pack lands. The moon was almost touching the trees and the whole area was dimly lit by the silvery moonlight. Her thoughts were stormy waters churning in her head like an ocean. She was mated to Jarrel, the man she despised most in the entire world. And yet, there were moments when the relationship with him tugged at her emotions, leaving her conflicted, hating herself for how she felt. She folded her hands into fists and felt the nails’ tips dig into her flesh. How, in heaven’s name, could she cherish any affection but have hatred for him? He was the cause of her family’s death and the cause of her pack’s decimation. She had witnessed him slaughtering people with no concern for their fate and had even felt his hand on her neck, a sign of the horror she had endured. But sometimes his skin touching her naked skin made her feel an unexpected unspeaka