Alicia evaded Ruby's attack, ignoring the slight pounding in her head, dodging a few more kicks and punches from the enraged she-wolf. Gone was her embarrassment of being naked.This was about survival right now because Alicia was sure Ruby wanted to do more than hit her a few times. This was evident in her features and what looked like a small dagger in her hand, one that she kept concealed from everyone else. Alicia remained on the defence, though her movements were clumsy from her inferior training or lack thereof, and she continued her sessions.Still, it stopped Ruby from getting too close. She growled and screamed many times furiously. “Fight me!” Ruby shouted.Alicia sighed, blocking another swipe from the girl as images swarmed in her mind. Alpine was sending her fighting techniques, ancient old training. She knew it was ancient because of the clothing these she-wolves wore in this mini tutorial that lasted only 0.01 seconds. Once she’d seen it all, Alicia’s movements had quic
Rowan kissed the top of her head, still glaring in Ruby’s direction.‘Don’t ever turn your back on your opponent again,’ Alpine warned Alicia as they watched the redhead she-wolf dragged away by the pack’s Gamma. Alicia nodded to her wolf’s wise words.“I’m sorry I didn’t intervene sooner. I didn’t expect Ruby to use a blade. I shouldn’t have accepted this in the first place.” Alicia watched as Rowan continued to beat himself up about what had already transpired.“Rowan.” Alicia’s arms slid around his neck and she pressed further into his solid body. “Neither of us knew. Don’t worry about me anyway. I got to prove myself and to be honest… compared to my sneaky sister, Ruby isn’t nothing new. I kind of prefer her antagonism its more direct and refreshing.“She’s easy to handle.”Rowan shook his head and sighed, though a smile slipped past his lips. “I believe you’re capable of dealing with anything, especially with such a family. I’m your mate, though.” He leaned closer to Alicia’s fac
Rowan had to see Alpha Mav’s pack—it was an order by the King. He had to oversee it. The King probably thought this was burdensome for Rowan, but he’d built and reset the fringe packs into the Bloody Claw pack today. This wasn’t any different from what he’d done previously.While Rowan and Voss were already beginning to walk down the halls of the pack house and assessing the pack, Alicia passed the Blue Crescent pack line in the town car Garnet drove. The car stopped suddenly a few houses down from the Beta house. Alicia almost slammed into the back of the car seat but steadied herself.“What-”“Alicia, get out.”Alicia’s mouth dropped open, realising that this crazy son of a b*tch had walked in front of the car. She shared a look with Garnet.“I wouldn’t recommend… F*ck!” Garnet ripped open the car, following his future Luna.Alicia crossed her arms against her chest as she stared Tom down. They were in the middle of the road, but nobody cared; the Alpha heir and the Silver wolf were
Alpine slammed into Darci, her head hitting the ground as the silver wolf snarled in her face, paws pressing against her chest. Everyone watched wide-eyed.‘Let her go,’ Alicia ordered her wolf. ‘We cannot kill her.’‘Are you sure?’ Alpine tilted her head to the side. ‘She’s caused you much grief, child.’‘You’ve made your point, Alpine. I’m sure they will not mess with us again.’While Alpine and Alicia were discussing Darci’s outcome, Garnet returned with extra clothes from the car. It was clear he wouldn’t get involved, and their parents were too shocked to do much.After some more convincing, Alicia transformed into her human form, stepping back and quickly putting on the shorts and baggy top Garnet offered her. They were actually hers, which surprised her. Did Rowan know she might shift?Or perhaps he knew Alpine might not put up with as much sh*t as Alicia had been from everyone.“Thanks,” Alicia muttered to her Gamma. “Didn’t fancy pulling me off?”Garnet smirked. “Wasn’t order
Woman who birthed me: We will return your ring once Darci and Tom’s wedding is a success.Alicia stared at her phone and scoffed at Emma’s statement. She threw it across the leather seat of the town car dismissively. Garnet’s attention flicked to her in the rearview mirror from the driver's seat but didn’t comment. The poor Gamma had turned into her little chauffeur until she was reunited with Rowan.Currently, they are driving away from Blue Crescent. There had been a few other odd jobs she needed to complete before leaving, but now she was ready to officially put Blue Crescent behind her. Of course, Alicia knew she would come across them, but nothing was left for her there now.Not that there ever had been anything for her here anyway. The pack never made her feel comfortable; they never wanted her, and the only person who did now, she wanted nothing to do with him.As they passed the boundary line, Alicia closed her eyes. She no longer wished to be a part of the Blue Crescent pack.
One month had passed since Alicia joined Rowan at the Shadowmoon pack and had a little celebration in the woods. The pair were becoming inseparable, unable to stay away from each other for too long. It wasn’t only the need to be close by because of the bond, but they also worked well together to make the Shadowmoon pack better.Alpha Mav’s dark, gloomy shadow left it in rubble, and Alicia and Rowan picked up the pieces to ensure the pack would have a better life. Not only was Alpha Mav a pervert who wanted Alicia as his personal breeder, but he also turned barely legal daughters into his mistresses in a large harem. The unfortunate she-wolves barely got their wolf, shifted for the first time and were ripped from their families and taken to Alpha Mav before they could find their mates.The pack had been ruled cruelly by the previous Alpha. Under Alpha Rowan’s and Alicia’s rule, the pack was grateful and eternally grateful to Alicia, who brought the werewolf’s wicked ways to light in fr
Alicia had been searching for Rowan a while, following the strange scent that led her further and further away from the pack house and nearing the Shadowmoon borders. The vivid blood red of the moon cast everything in a strange light; the woods Alicia was now jogging through provided enough light so that she wouldn’t trip from her raised roots.Spindly branches reached towards Alicia, and roots slowed her pace the closer she drew towards the smell that grew stronger. It was almost like the trees were trying to prevent her from chasing after her mate. It only made her heart clench, and her hands balled into fists as she fought her way through.In the entire time Alicia had spent in the Shadowmoon pack, the forest had never seemed so dense and caused such a barrier between her and Rowan. She knew her mate was near, and these trees, the branches and the roots seemed to almost have a mind of their own, as some even wrapped around her ankles.Alpine’s power surged forward, Alicia’s eyes gl
~ BEFORE ~Rowan may have been ordered by the Alpha King to take Shadowmoon pack under his wing like the others, and thrown Alpha Mav into prison but there were other reasons Rowan eagerly took on the pack. He could have helped build the pack up within as little as one to two weeks.They stayed for an entire month because he had leads about the witch.The witch that was causing havoc among the packs, and using humans as her marionettes, easy to manipulate and use.Alpha Mav had been ruling Shadowmoon pack like a rotting infestation. He’d been getting away with his nefarious ways. It wasn’t only Rowan but his Beta, Voss, that determined the witch was probably working with him.Although there were leads indicating this witch had indeed been to Shadowmoon pack, to which nobody had been aware of, Rowan came up empty. He’d follow a clue and then it would lead to nothing like a scent that dissipates into the air like it had never been there in the first place.Rowan sighed, squeezing his ma
Hiding in the bushes, the night had finally come when they were putting their plan in motion. Alicia felt like a thief in the night, especially since she finally got her clothes back. All of them black, a great camouflage for the middle of the peaceful night that was about to turn blood red.Alicia’s hair was hidden beneath the hood as she stared at the palace from a distance. Alpine had finally returned to her, and the first thing her wolf scolded Alicia about was Talon.‘He’s up to no good, child,’ she warned. Alicia needed no warning, however, because she didn’t trust Talon anyway.Alicia only trusted in the plan. They needed the vampires for numbers and power to overthrow the Crown.With Alpine’s return, Alicia’s werewolf healing had improved, along with her strength and speed. The scarring on Alicia’s neck was now minimal and would soon be fully healed. Her strength was replenished.Rowan didn’t intend to use Alicia, but if the royal pack was still too powerful against his packs
The plan to overthrow the throne within a few days was a little too optimistic. Alicia, Rowan and Lamia ended up staying at the vampires lair while they organised it. Although she’d been warned by Talon and her husband, Alicia did roam around the warehouse unguarded.Many vampires sneered and snickered, believing Alicia was acting naïve. But Alicia was protected by Talon as his guest and anyone that lost themselves to their vampiric urges, Alicia took out. Those who sneered ended up nodding respectfully at the future Luna Queen.“What is this?” Alicia asked as Hailey waltzed into the room carrying hangers of clothes.“Lord Talon requests you cover up,” Hailey explained, dipping her head respectfully at Rowan who lowered the phone from his ear, frowning at the clothes being put up in the empty wardrobe.Rowan clicked his tongue. “Did he forget to buy me clothes?”Hailey pursed her lips. “I-I could ask, Mr-”“You’re scaring her,” Alicia scolded her mate, smacking him playfully on the ar
“Now that’s sorted, why don’t we have a drink?” Talon’s eyes glinted as they looked at Alicia, the innuendo clear.Rowan stood. “Like we said before, there isn’t much time.” He reached down to take Alicia’s hand, but Talon’s words stopped them.“We still need to make a plan. Will you accept my hospitality or continue to be rude and dismissive, especially now that you have got what you came here to get?” Talon’s voice was frosty, and goosebumps rose on Alicia’s flesh.Rowan scoffed. He could see Talon eyeing up Alicia from out of the corner of his eye or whenever he didn’t think Rowan was looking. The vampire either lusted after her or wanted her blood.Obviously, he would have neither.“We can swap numbers and go through our plans over the phone. We can return to the pack-”“Once things are resolved here.” Lamia stepped forward, interrupting her son and placing a hand on his arm, giving him a look.Rowan was about to argue, but Lamia spoke again, quietly, only meant for him. “The Quee
Talon stared at Alicia for a beat, the growing silence tense until he burst into a laugh. His head threw back, revealing his sharp fangs in his enjoyment. Those around them relaxed, and the barman, who had paused his actions, returned to drying the glass.Alicia released a quiet breath, unaware she’d been holding it since she’d refused to tell him her name twice. She didn’t know where it came from, but the slight thrill under Talon’s gaze made her feel guilty.Alicia had seen many good-looking and powerful men, but none compared to Rowan. Now, in a matter of seconds, standing before this vampire, she’d felt almost entranced by his presence. Was it a vampire thing?No, otherwise, Alicia would have felt the same way as the others she’d seen so far. This only meant that she found Talon attractive and that she couldn’t accept, especially when her mate was right here.“Very well,” Talon smirked, his dazzling eyes twinkling as he continued to watch Alicia. “I was only asking out of manners,
There was no plan. They just turned up at Talon’s front door.Technically, it was a gate. The Vampire Lord didn’t live in an old manor or some sort of suave penthouse like Alicia was expecting. Instead, the car Rowan managed to rent stopped in front of a closed gate before a warehouse.The entire estate had many warehouses and lorries to the side, and behind it, there were many fields. Vineyards, Alicia realised. This was a winery.“This is definitely the right place?” Alicia questioned, looking to the back seat where Lamia had been resting against the black-tinted window.“I told you we were hiding in plain sight.” Lamia shrugged. “Let me speak to them.”Lamia exited the door and went to the speaker by the gate, pressing on the buzzer and waving at the CCTV.“Lamia?! Is that you?!” A woman’s voice crackled through. “Quick, tell Talon!”Rowan and Alicia glanced at each other.“Are you going to let us in, or will I turn to ash first?” Lamia jested.Silence followed her question before
Although Lamia’s story had been full of pain and betrayal, she still needed time to accept the death of her ex-lover. The vampiress left to take a walk leaving Alicia and Rowan to talk.“Did Tom do anything to you?” Rowan got straight to the point. “I could smell him all over you… You can tell me. I know you were imprisoned and-”Alicia cupped her husband’s face. “He did not r*pe me. I was tortured and humiliated…” She wouldn’t tell Rowan about Tom’s groping. There was no point. “If I stayed any longer he would have… I know he would. Void… the man who’d been torturing me managed to get him away from me before he could do anything.”“That piece of sh*t!” Rowan growled, his voice rumbling with his rage. His fierce eyes returned to Alicia, softening as he tugged her into him so they could cuddle on the bed.“I’m sorry I wasn’t there-”“You don’t need to be. It’s not your fault he is… disgusting.” Alicia shivered, remembering the humiliation of the silver collar, crawling around and weari
Lamia released the dead rabbit to the ground in the forest and wiped her face. She strolled by the river to wash the remnants of the blood from her hands. There was only so many humans she could drink from every other week, ensuring they didn’t remember what happened and the bite mark healed over.So today, Lamia had to drink from animals to keep her cravings at bay. She sighed while splashing her face, her thoughts already turning to the comforts of her luxurious home. She’d already spent a week away from it.While Lamia was preoccupied with her thoughts, cupping the water in the river for a final time, something smacked into her hand. Lamia’s head whipped to the side, her hands withdrawing from the body in the body. The fresh blood and sound of a weak heartbeat forced her to run to where the body floated to, and grabbed the man before he fell down the cascading water of the waterfall.Lamia fell back with the huge man collapsing atop her. She pushed him off her, but the taste of his
Vibrations rumbled along Alicia’s body. At first it felt like a dream. She was flying, with the wind flowing through her hair.Then the fog around her mind gradually faded, and the vibrations grew stronger until she felt herself bouncing and he head jolting every few seconds. It wasn’t comfortable yet she couldn’t open her heavy eyelids.It lasted for a while. It was like she was falling asleep and jolting awake nonstop. A horrid feeling, and one she couldn’t get out of.At long last, the movement stopped but she heard Rowan’s hushed voice with another. Rowan who she thought had been dead. Rowan who had been almost lifeless upon finding him in the hay.Alicia jolted up, wide awake, heart racing as she flailed in a panic, and searched the dark room for him. The bond tugged at her heartstrings as a light pooled into the room where Rowan walked through the door. The moment he saw her sitting up, Rowan rushed forward, the door slamming shut behind him, casting them in darkness once more.
Lamia and Alicia ran from the cells only to bump into Void. Lamia didn’t think twice before smacking the side of her hand into the back of his head. The giant collapsed instantly.“Oh, I’m sorry. Did you want to be the one to hurt him?” Lamia turned back to face Alicia. “I know he tortured you, but time is precious.”Lamia actually looked apologetic for attacking the man before Alicia. She shook her head with a chuckle. “No, no. I never had any problems with Void.”“Void?” Lamia’s voice deepened, a frown tugging between her perfectly shaped eyebrows. “You didn’t have an issue with a man who tortured you?”Alicia shrugged. She already knew how messed up it was, so to avoid her mother-in-law’s questioning and accurately worried gaze, Alicia added, “He was following orders.”Lamia’s lips flattened into a straight line. She didn’t believe Alicia. Still, she answered, “Alright.” Like that she turned, removed the keys from Void’s belt and began putting them in the lock of the silver collar