IT'S LIKE A FAIRY TALE (MATURE CONTENT)DRAKE'S POVI watched as the last guest left. The wedding was over but our forever begins. I held on to my bride as we left the wedding hall for my mansion. I had asked my workers to make themselves scarce and ensured that no one would disturb us, after all, it was our wedding night and there was so much we should be doing and that did not involve having guests and family or friends witnessing it. I wanted all the time alone with this beautiful woman standing next to me. I felt starved of my Zara since we had been separated for two days in the name of a Bachelorette party. It was just me and my new wife and it felt great, calling her my wife left a satisfactory feeling within me. She looked lovely and vulnerable in a pleasant way and even shy which contributed to her innocence.I scooped her into my arms and carried her to our room. "What are you doing Drake?" Zara said as she laughed hysterically"Nothing." I feign ignorance "Just doing what
WEDDING BLUESZARA'S POVI couldn't have asked for more. The wedding was near perfect, and the night after my wedding ended pleasantly. The best part was waking up the next day as Drake's wife, even though I was a bit tired and pleasantly sore at mostly my intimate parts, I couldn't have asked for anything less.Yet all I wanted to do was stay in bed all through the day. But Drake insisted that we go to the pack house, he said some guests that could not make it to the wedding might drop by later in the day."I know you are tired from planning the wedding and all the activities of yesterday, but I promise to bring us back to the mansion so you can get the needed rest." I nod in agreement and he kisses my forehead, I was a bit surprised to notice he had a boner, it made me smile and suddenly I felt strengthened albeit a bit. It seemed that knowing that your husband was sexually attracted to you had its perks.Drake used the shower first, he insisted on making breakfast for us since he s
SOMETHING AIN'T RIGHTDRAKE'S POV.I was surprised to see Trevor after such a long time. Trevor is the Alpha of the mountain pack and Mark's cousin. He used to spend so much time in the Blackwood pack when we were much younger before he suddenly disappeared. He had always been a wild man and compared to Mark who was so rational and calm, Trevor was the opposite."It's nice to see you after so many years," Trevor said as soon as we separated from our hug. I could feel how genuinely happy he was to see me."Yes, it is," I replied, sharing the same interest as he. Even though he was Mark's cousin we both used to be great friends until his disappearance."Now introduce me to your wife." His eyes now settled on Zara."Meet Zara, my wife, and mate," I say, a feeling of warmth overwhelm me as soon as I called her my wife, she was mine and mine alone."Hello, Zara, nice to meet you." Trevor takes a little bow toward Zara."Zara, this is Trevor, Alpha of the mountain pack and a terror to me."
Chapter 98ALL ABOUT CHARLOTTEDRAKE'S POV.I listened with great amazement at what Dr.Rachel was saying. "Mate" was a strange thing to say, especially when you are fighting for your life. "Hopefully, once Charlotte feels better we can help her understand why she had today's episode," Rachel said. I agreed with her, we might be reaching the end of the adversity that had befallen Charlotte. We said our goodbye and I went back to the sitting room where the rest were waiting. Charlotte was still lying on the couch and her breathing was steadier and her skin had more color now. She was asleep and looked so much at peace. However, the rest of the people present in the living room looked tense and worried especially Zara and Amber. "Don't worry, she will be alright," I reassured them."Did Rachel say anything new to you?" Rose asked, and I said no. I could not divulge what she said as I was still confused about the whole thing."Is she a deformed werewolf? That would explain a lot, espec
CHAPTER 98HOW I BECAME A HALF-BREED WOLFCHARLOTTE'S POV"You are awake." Amber ran straight to the couch where I was sitting and gave me a tight hug. Zara, Kate, and Rose came forward too, and also hugged me. This act gladdened my heart and made me smile, it was a great comfort to me that I had people who genuinely cared about me"You gave us a massive scare, but I am just happy that you are awake." I give Amber a weak smile. "I am sorry, I did not mean to cause any panic." "How do you feel, do you want some water?" Zara asked me and I nodded.Amber sat beside me and held my hand, she still seemed shaken by my latest episode. Rose and Kate stood a few feet away from me while the men sat on the couch observing me except for alpha Drake who was leaning against the window frame. My eyes darted toward the only stranger in the room, I have never seen him before but yet he looked and felt so familiar."Here is the water." Zara hands me a cup of water, taking my attention away from the
CHAPTER 100ENTANGLEDNARRATOR'S POV"What have I done?" Trevor said to everyone's chagrin. He had listened to all that Charlotte said and the pieces of some events tallied with some circumstances he had been privy to.Could it be….he wondered. Baffled at how after so many years of searching he might finally be having some answers to fill the loose ends."What do you mean by what you just said?" Mark looked at his cousin in suspicion, he had always been known to cause trouble for himself and others."I was thinking of something else," Trevor replied. He had to be sure before he said more. He needed Charlotte to continue talking about what happened to her so he could use the opportunity to recollect and process his thoughts so he urged her to speak. Charlotte did not read any meaning to Trevor's interest, in fact, she felt liberated talking about it now, it was the therapy she needed after all these years. Also, the man's voice seemed to make her wolf all fuzzy."After I left the hospi
CHAPTER 101INTERTWINEDNARRATOR'S POV.Trevor had listened with rapt attention to what Charlotte had said, and without a doubt, he understood everything and where it all went wrong.Trevor originally came from a long line of wolves. His great-grandfather bought properties to help build a pack when he first settled in the forest of Texas. Their pack went on to become one of the most successful packs in the wolf territories. Trevor hated taking orders, he wanted the freedom to move around and live as he wanted. His father obliged him when he was of age and he left his ancestor's pack in search of his own destiny. If there was something Trevor had it was his ability to tame and lead. As time went by other rogues who had left their packs in search of whatever it was they were looking for joined Trevor in his adventures and as they grew in numbers they found their mates and started having pups. The idea of moving from one settlement to another became tedious and cumbersome.Trevor calle
CHAPTER102IT IS YOUNARRATOR'S POV "I was unaware that Mr. Nikolai was killed by werewolves. When he passed away, speculation suggested that his rivals were responsible." Charlotte said.Drake was astonished, "So, you were acquainted with him?""Yes, he was my boss, but he was also extremely cruel," Charlotte disclosed. Trevor looked at Charlotte again, his eyes showing his sadness, his regrets, and somehow a renewed hope "It was on this trip that I first had an encounter with you.""With whom," Drake asked, not understanding."With Charlotte, I have had a personal encounter with her before.""With me." Surprise edged at the corners of her face"Yes, with you. Unfortunately, you won't remember because everything happened so fast." "What are you talking about?" Charlotte was getting agitated, what was he unto? "It happened so fast, I really did not mean to end things the way they did, I had planned to come back and at least make things right, but you were gone when I returned.""Y
THE LIFE OF BLAKENARRATOR’S POVAs Blake grew up, he quickly realized that he was not like other children. He was stronger, faster, and more agile than anyone else in his class. He also had an unusual thirst for blood, which he struggled to keep under control.Despite his unique abilities, Blake tried his best to fit in with the other children in his pack. He attended school with them and played sports, but he always felt like an outsider.Blake's mother, Zara, did her best to help him navigate the challenges of being a werewolf with vampire blood. She taught him how to control his thirst and how to use his unique abilities to his advantage.His father, Drake, also played a significant role in Blake's life. He taught him how to hunt and how to fight, instilling in him a deep sense of loyalty to his pack and his family.As Blake grew older, he began to realize that he was not the only one with unique abilities. He discovered that there were other vampires and werewolves in the world,
A THREAT OF MISCARRIAGEZara lay in her bed, writhing in pain. She clutched her stomach, tears streaming down her face as she tried to fight off the pain that was tearing through her body. She knew what was happening - she was having a miscarriage.Drake sat by her side, holding her hand and whispering words of comfort. But he knew that there was nothing he could do to ease her pain. He had never felt so helpless in his life.Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. Drake stood up to answer it, and he was surprised to find the vampire king standing outside."Your highness," Drake said, bowing respectfully. "What brings you here?"The vampire king's face was grim as he stepped inside. "I have come to help your Luna," he said. "I sense that she is in great pain."Drake led the vampire king to Zara's side, where she was still moaning in agony. The vampire king knelt beside her, his eyes glowing with an otherworldly light."Let me help," he said, placing a hand on Zara's forehead. She fli
THE WOLF WITHINZara had always known that she was different. As a wolf, she had a grace and power that was unmatched by any other in the pack. But it wasn't until the scientists came that she realized just how special she really was.They had been watching her for weeks, tracking her movements and taking samples of her blood. Zara didn't know why they were doing it, but she could sense that something was off. She felt like a lab rat, and she didn't like it one bit.One day, when the scientists came to take her blood again, something inside Zara snapped. She felt a surge of energy flow through her body, and suddenly she was surrounded by a brilliant white light.The scientists were taken aback, staring at her in shock as her transformation continued. Her fur turned white as snow, and her eyes began to glow with an otherworldly power.Zara didn't know what was happening, but she knew that she had to get out of there. With a fierce growl, she lunged at the nearest scientist, her jaws sn
THE JOURNEY OF THE LONE WOLFNARRATOR'S POVDrake ran as fast as he could through the thick forest, the leaves crunching beneath his paws. He could feel the wind blowing through his fur as he dodged branches and trees in his way. He didn't stop until he was deep within the woods, far away from anyone who might be able to track him down.He let out a howl, a mournful cry that echoed through the trees. It was a cry of pain and loss, for his Luna Zara had been taken from him. He was not satisfied by his kills even though they had deserved death, their blood did not placate him. He remembered last night's event, he wondered how they took Zara away because there were no signs of a struggle, no clues as to where she had been taken. It was as if she had vanished into thin air.Drake had been devastated. Zara was his mate, his soulmate, and he had loved her deeply. They were just starting their journey, and he couldn't imagine life without her. He had searched for her tirelessly but to no ava
MISSING NARRATOR'S POV"Zara…Zara…Zara" Drake ran up the flight of stairs in search of his wife when he noticed she was the only one not there. He was already in great panic. His memory of last night was still blurry and his head hurt like hell. As he called for his wife, he tried to make sense of what was happening and also recall what happened last night. He remembered having an informal dinner with his betas present, Zara was also there and he almost forgot he had invited those two men. A feeling of dread rushed over him, who really were William and Seth? "Where are they?" Drake nearly screamed off the pack house."Who?" Mark looked on in confusion, his head was throbbing and he could still not feel some part of his body."Our guests, William and Seth Alpha and of Shadow pack. Have you seen them?""No, I have not, oh my goodness. I hope that they don't have anything to do with this." Mark replied."I think they are the brains behind all this, they are gone, and so is my Zara." D
TAKENNARRATOR'S POVWilliam got hold of Drake's car keys, it was the only way they would be able to get out of the pack fast enough before the drugs starts to wear off. Even though the portion was very potent and lasted for hours, he could not take chances He ordered Seth to bring Zara along and he lifted her easily and placed her on his shoulders. The car was packed outside the pack house which made it easier for them, Seth Carefully placed Zara into the passenger seat, William took the wheels and Seth sat behind in the car.They drove off as soon as they were all seated, their only worry was how they will pass the gate that enclosed the community."What will you tell the guards," Seth murmured as they got closer to the gate."Nothing," William replied"We are good as dead then." Seth smacked his face"Stop being a drama queen. The illusions won't Wear off till for hours to come."As they got close to the gate and the guard came to them, Seth's heart beat faster, it was only when th
DECEPTIONNARRATOR'S POV**********************A FEW DAYS LATERZara decided to go for a small walk, she could not shift into a wolf at this stage of her pregnancy to avoid having a miscarriage. But she did not mind, her only concern was for the wellbeing of her unborn child. Her plan was to walk the short distance between the pack house and the cafe. She would branch into the cafe for her favorite chocolate milkshake then continue with her walk.However, she met one of the twins Jasmine and her mother Cecilia in the cafe. She was surprised when they stopped her and engaged in small talk. The rude young lady with a temper sounded more mature and accommodating, even her mother was not as condescending as before.Zara was not sure what brought about the change but whatever it was she was happy to see so much growth in Jasmine. When they finally parted ways Zara could not continue with her planned walk because it was almost noon.On her way back, Zara felt goosebumps run over her body,
HOW DO WE GO ABOUT ITNARRATOR'S POVDrake checked his phone and it had five missed calls all from Justine. "You would think I have stolen his mate or something," Drake mumbled"Is everything alright?" Zara turned to face him."Yes, don't worry, go back to sleep." He kissed her forehead, and Zara slept off almost immediately.Drake left the bed and went to the balcony. It had been ages since he ran and it was just some minutes to six. He could run if he wanted to, his wolf beckoned to the forest and it howled begging for release. The fresh air and the dews called out to his wolf. He was already naked because he loved sleeping naked and since Zara came into his life, it was easier and best to sleep skin-to-skin with her. From his balcony, he jumped out and stretched, shifting to his wolf form in the air and landing on his paws. He ran into the woods with so much gust, strength, and power. His nose flared from the early morning wind, his paws romanced the damp earth, and Drake was fulf
ARE THEY FOR REALNARRATOR'S POV"Why did you choose our pack?" Drake asked the visitors."We have heard a lot of good things about the Blackwood pack even before we were invaded and we thought of you guys first upon our escape," William replied, he made a point of meeting the eyes of each man in the room"For your own sake, I hope you are telling the truth." Drake replied "We don't like traitors and if you plan to deceive us you will wish the wolf hunters had dealt with you and not us." I understand sir, all I want is help to rescue my pack," William repeated."We will get back to you." Drake's mind linked a guard who took the two men away, he was to provide them food and shelter and they must be guarded at all times.As soon as William and Seth left the room, Drake and his betas went in for a private meeting just within them. "There seems to be trouble waiting on standby for us," Justine remarked"Why do you say that?" Mark asked, "We have been solving one case after another for