Arielle’s POV Scar caught me munching. I wasn’t lying, I hadn’t locked my room and I was caught in the act. “What is that?” his eyes moved with mischief. “N..nothing” “Arielle?” “Fine! I stole cookies okay? Y'all wouldn't let me have any so I had to keep stealing” I mumbled stuffing my face with the last one so he wouldn't snatch it away from me. He looked at me with surprise and if I didn't know any better, I would have said he was impressed. He looked impressed or not. Then it happened too fast, one minute he was looking at me and the next minute he was letting out beautiful sounds that one would mistake for music but it was laughter. His laughter and it was rich and beautiful, like something that would come out from a magical harp or chords and I stared at him, hypnotized. “Why did you even do that?” he finally asked he managed to stop laughing but there wa
Unknown POVI still watched them waiting patiently for when to hatch my plan on them but no time seemed perfect enough, they were fighting and making up immediately and it happened too fast for me to do anything.So I focused on chaos- creating chaos.I needed to work with the distraction so I attacked those unsuspecting children, leaving them dead in the woods.I saw what their death did to the Lycans, I watched how overworked they were about it. They searched all areas and looked for all signs but all I did was laugh.I could only laugh, there was no way they were going to find me, no way.I could tell how infuriated their King was and the people had this permanent look of fear in their eyes, they were unsure of so many things and it gladened my heart.Father should see this right now, he ought to and maybe just maybe he would be proud of me.After leaving the palace and gathering as many updates a
Scar's POVI saw Mother when I was asleep beside Arielle- no, I saw her eyes. They were scared and it stirred something inside of me, a feeling that made me feel sick to my stomach.I woke up and looked at Arielle who had her arms wrapped around me and still sleeping. I couldn't get the image out of my head. So I gently pushed her away and tugged her fully under the duvet. My heart pounded like mad against my rib cage and sweat trickled down my back.There was some kind of nightmare or vision playing in my mind.I left the room and walked through the hallway down to Penelope's room. She was asleep and there was no sign of mother. I closed the door and moved towards Mother's room.Her bed was well laid and it didn't look like someone had slept on itThere was no sign of the blankets being twisted or anything like that, the room seemed perfectly neat. The lights on the side tabl
Scar’s POVWe had our headlights and as we got to the middle of the road,we split parts into different search groups.Trying to cover the whole woods that night.We searched high and low in all directions, finding nothing. I was tired after hours of walking, exhausted physically and emotionally.Everyone was.It hadn't stopped since I woke up, and now my mind just continued circling the thought of not being able to find her . We were losing hope. I had lost hope.And that was worse than anything. That was worse than being dead. At least then I’d been able to believe there was hope but right now…All I want is to wake up.It was probably a bad dream, until I smelt it...Blood.Blood stinking from somewhere around here.Someone needed help.That thought filled me with adrenaline. Adrenaline made me
Unknown POVIt was an old news to my ears when the whole town knew about what had happened.Walking through it, I could hear the whisperings and the murmurings. They seemed even more afraid than before.Talks on how this had never happened to them never failed to cease from their tongues.I felt superior.I could feel adrenaline flowing through my veins.How much more could they handle?I looked out over the people as they gathered in a clump. I could smell fear from them. It wasn’t a strong one, it wasn’t a potent one, but still I felt powerful.The feeling intensified as I walked through the same bush path at night.“Where have you been?” he asked me casually, amber eyes piercing through me like daggers as we stood in front of each other. His gaze held a lot to tell me something was wrong.I could see the slight shake of his jaw when I didn’t respon
Arielle's POVI didn't know how to feel in the midst of all of this.It was strange, very strange to see her lying almost lifelessly on that bed, her once glorious skin looking very pale in comparison with the rest of the dark, bloodied sheets. Her once golden hair was now a matted mess, stuck to her temples, and even when I took care of some of it, most of her hair fell out again right away. It was even worse to see Penelope who was trembling as she cried beside her mother, her shoulders shook violently as if she couldn't hold herself together anymore. She looked absolutely terrified. The thought of it alone had me wanting to burst into tears as well. My throat constricted uncontrollably at the sight, my eyes filling up with tears too. How could things have turned out like this? How could she be lying here on that bed, so still, without making a single movement? Was she still alive?What was going on with us? Where was she going when it happened?“Do you think she's going to be alr
Scar's POV“He is here, the man from her dreams. Men” I couldn't understand what she was saying, what was Camille saying? My mind felt like it had been stuffed with cotton wool. There were only two possibilities. One was that she was talking to herself in another language, which would be very unlikely as I knew that she spoke English perfectly well. She was definitely speaking English.“They are here” she repeated. Her words echoed in my head , echoing and repeating themselves over and over. “The men from her dreams. Men”“Where are they?” I finally asked her trying to get my voice back after being trapped in a trance for hours on end. She looked at me, as if she was afraid of something, or maybe someone. Shel turned away slightly, and said, “ I don't know. But they are more closer than you think” My body went rigid. She had to be kidding. Right? It couldn’t be possible, it didn’t have to be right . That was impossible.“Your mother will be fine, don’t worry” she said, placing he
Arielle’s POVI didn't know when I dozed off, it was only later that I felt someone tapping me awake and then there was the sensation of moving. My eyes flickered open to see Scar looking back at me with an amused smile on his face. I frowned and stretched before standing up. "What are you doing here?" I demanded, glancing around as if someone could jump out from behind a rock. When no one did I sat back down on the couch crossing my legs.“You should go back to your room, to get some proper rest” It was then I realized that I had spent the night in his mother’s room.My eyes moved to his mother who was lying still, her chest was barely raising.“How is she?” his eyes looked tired , as he sat down beside me but his expression wasn’t as sad or worried as mine probably was. I had never met anyone with so much determination, bravery, and love for others.He didn't even know that.“She hasn't moved, she didn't move” he repeated, staring down at the floor where my hands were intertwined
132. As the pack members interacted with her, laughter and shared moments became more frequent. Their affable interactions painted a portrait of unity and harmony, at least on the surface. But I couldn't shake the nagging suspicion that something deeper was at play. The easy camaraderie that had developed within days of her arrival raised alarm bells within me, stirring a sense of unease that refused to be ignored. Zoey's comfort within my home only compounded my discomfort. The boundaries between guest and intruder seemed to blur, and I found myself grappling with the strangeness of her being present in the spaces that were once solely mine. Each glance, each shared laugh, each gesture of camaraderie felt like an intrusion into the life I had carefully built for myself. My growing unease was heightened by the subtle, lingering looks she exchanged with Scar. His presence had always been a source of strength and comfort, a connection I held dear. But now, as my sister's gaz
After the twins were born, it felt like my position within the pack had shifted and expanded. The love and support I received from everyone made me realize that I had truly found my family. Those days were a whirlwind of emotions and new experiences, as I embraced my role as a mother and reveled in the newfound connections around me. But amidst the bustling days, there came a moment of serenity. I found myself in a garden near my dwelling, seeking solace and a chance to gather my thoughts. The rustling leaves and the gentle breeze created a comforting atmosphere, allowing me to momentarily escape the demands of pack life. Yet, that tranquility was unexpectedly shattered when a guard approached me with urgency. He explained that a woman had arrived, specifically requesting an audience with me. "I apologize for intruding upon your moment of peace, Arielle," he said, his tone respectful yet concerned. I offered a reassuring smile, understanding the responsibilities that c
Arielle’s POVMy mind was swirling with so many emotions and thoughts that it was difficult to focus on anything. I couldn't believe what just happened. Scar had just gotten tortured, and by these people, for no reason and because of me.Suddenly he began to struggle and fight against his captors, trying to get loose.But there was something going inside of me and I couldn't control it. My claws were beginning to sprout and spread across my knuckles and forearms. I watched with fascination as my nails elongated into sharp little daggers and sharp white tips protruded out. My skin started turning into something I didn't recognize and I felt myself growl, growling angrily and there was a rush of energy- an aggressive rush of energy flowing through me .I felt as if I were ready to burst at any moment. A dark storm cloud was brewing inside of me and it felt completely natural to unleash it now.“ST
Arielle’s POVScar was bleeding, the rope digging into my flesh was also making me bleed and I felt so weak , the blood loss was taking too long but the adrenaline rush was keeping the pain at bay, the fear at bay. When he took his final step towards me, I thought for certain that he was going to kill me right then and there and it would've been okay but not with Scar lying on the ground in the pool of his blood like that.He had put up a good fight but was no match for this man who was a master of sorcery and whose strength and speed were unimaginable.After he was done with Scar, he turned to me.“Now that you know that no one else is coming to your rescue, can we continue from where we stopped?” he had blood all over his face and sick grin he wore made me shiver and the feeling of unease in my stomach didn't disappear. ‘No one else is coming to your rescue...’ My breath caught as he walked towards me again, his gaze never leaving my face which was slowly becoming more drained b
Arielle's POVFenris threw me into the a room that looked like a dungeon and I heard the door slam shut with a bang as the heavy steel bar slammed into place behind my back. I was alone in the darkness for the first time in days. It was an unappealing, dark room that smelled like urine and sweat and fear.Everything was pitch black.“Please let me out of here” I turned immediately banging at the door . The bars were thick metal bolted together, but it was no use - they wouldn’t budge. They couldn’t be more secure anywhere else. “Let me go! Let me go… please!”My voice grew louder and my heart pounded in my chest as I banged frantically against my cage. It echoed around in my head making my headache worse. “Why… why are you doing this to me?” I felt tears prickling at the corners of my eyes. My throat tightened and my breath became shaky. I tried not to cry. But I couldn’t help myself. “Let me out…” I whimpered and sobbed quietly. Nothing, the only thing I got in return was the echo of
Scar’s POV I couldn't stay at the meeting with the constant blaring in my head, my wolf told me there was trouble, a big one, and that it was only natural for me to go check it out. If something was wrong at home, Arielle would have called me right? Someone would have called me yet, my heart didn't stop feeling like I'd been kicked by a mule. Something bad was going down. I couldn't continue with the meeting, so I took my leave. When I got home, everything looked normal on the outside, the guards looked in place and their scent remained strong in the air. I couldn't smell Arielle. I ran inside and still couldn't smell her but as I made my way through the hallway, there was Penelope, she was on the ground and coughing violently , as if someone had choked her or she had just bitten someone's arm off. The other guards tried to get her up, but it was no use. Her eyes rolled back and when her body went limp I ran to her, grabbed her and put her on my lap. She groaned softly and stirr
“I was supposed to be the one chosen to be Alpha! It was supposed to be me but your father snatched that opportunity from me and what else? He made me his assistant to mock me. Do you know what that meant? Do you know how embarrassing it was for me? I was the better fighter, the better everything!” He threw his arms out at the side, gesturing angrily to our surroundings. “Do you understand? No matter what I did, he never respected me! Not once!” He let out a bitter chuckle as if he was reliving a fond memory. Then suddenly his expression changed. His features became twisted with anger. The veins stood out along his neck, like cables connecting his rage to his brain. His face hardened, turning pale and menacing. I saw something dark appear at the edge of my peripheral vision. It started to grow bigger and larger until I couldn’t take my gaze off it. And in that moment it vanished! “Oh, how the people loved him! And your mother? She was supposed to be mine! He stole her from me too
Arielle’s POV The throbbing in my head woke me up, as if someone had slapped me across the face. The lights were so bright that I winced from where I was laying on the ground and tried to raise my hand to shield them. As soon as the light hit my closed eyelids, I knew the headache hadn’t just woken me up. It was starting again already. I tried not to breathe in too deeply or move. In the last few days of my pregnancy I had discovered that moving made me feel more nauseous. That, combined with this migraine made the nausea feel worse than the pain. I kept my eyes firmly closed. After a while, I opened them and tried to adjust them to the unfamiliar environment in front of me. Where was I? Where was Scar? As I tried to move, that sharp pain ran through my head again , forcing me back into a fetal position. This time I stayed still for several minutes, waiting to regain control over my body. When I felt steady enough, I carefully crawled up on my knees and then stood, swaying slight
Scar’s POVThat asshole had laid his fucking hands on my sister, something no one had ever done before and I wanted to hurt him so bad that my wolf growled in agreement and in anticipation of revenge - but not without the usual amount of pain he deserved. My hands connected with his face over and over again until his face was a swollen mass of red skin and he dropped like a rag doll into a pool of dark red blood. His body twitched slightly, but didn't stop moving as it began soaking into the dirt below him. Blood stained my white shirt, and splattered across my cheeks.“That's enough! STOP!” Alfred's loud voice echoed through the garden, he was the only one among the staff who was permitted to call me by my name.I turned to him still panting, but no longer in the mood for more violence. He looked angry, but mostly just scared.“Stay here with him” I ordered before pulling Penelope who was now sobbing hysterically out of the garden enough not to hurt her wrist.“Can you quit sobbing?