“Nice work, Damien. Keep it up,” the majordomo said before he shook Damien’s hand. He nodded before his wolf snarling as if he noticed that Anika was in danger.
“I got to go but the usual set next week,” he said before he moved toward the table that he left Anika with. His friends were talking but Anika was nowhere to be found.“Mr. Laskaris?” someone asked him as Damien turned to look at her. It was the hostess that showed them the table. He smiled before she was looking at the table.“Are you looking for someone?” she asked before Damien nodded.“Yes, my ma—ma-girlfriend from earlier, have you seen her?” he asked before the hostess told him that she had gone to the restroom. He thanked the hostess before Damien went to search for Anika.When he arrived at the restroom, the scent of apricot and something else made his wolf snarled. He knew that Anika was in danger before Damien could process the situation and turned to follow the masculiAnika was looking at her reflection in the bathroom as she was getting ready for her big day. It was the Folk Festival day when the locals and the tight community where Damien was from would be mingling under one banner and they would interact with each other.It was the day that she had been waiting for.Damien had sent her home last night and he stayed for a while as they lay on the bed, hands intertwined while he was speaking about the traditions and the legend of the werewolves in Paphos.It all started with the Greeks that sailed to escape the cruel regime of Alexander the Great during Ancient Greece where he despised the Greeks that have been blessed by the Moon Goddess to have the super-strength of 100 men as well as how they could be the best soldiers in the army.After discovering that they did not worship the same gods and goddesses, Alexander asked for their executions until none of them survived. But thankfully, some of the special Gre
Damien opened the door of his home as Anika was looking at the darkened house. It was chilly in the air before she noticed that no one was around the courtyard. They have stumbled down the small trail that Damien knew would lead to his home. “After you, my sweet,” he said as he held the door for her. Anika should be afraid but right now, she just wanted to explore the entire house that will eventually be her new home. She took a step across the house before Damien scooped her up in bridal style and stepped through the threshold. “You don’t have to do that. It’s not like we’re married by the law,” Anika said before Damien put her down as he was gripping her shoulders. His smoldering grey eyes were burning hot for her as Anika was breathing heavily, knowing what was to come for both of them. “I want to answer the question of our marriage being legal, it is. We’re officially married but Sebastian will send the documents to the city hall next
The leaves were rustling as if the wind had passed through them. However, when one looked closely at the dark, forbidden forest that the tight community of Paphos, Cyprus had to forbid their children and citizens there, one would find that something was moving through the leaves, not the wind itself.The shadow lurked in the shrubbery, trying to stay hidden from its pursuers, laying low on the ground as its blue eyes were looking at the people—bad, dirty humans—who were trying to catch it beforehand.The sound of heavy footsteps echoed through the forest as the dried leaves were crushed underneath their boots. The poachers were turning their heads here and there, wanting to make sure that they were not missing any spot that the sable, furry wolf could not be hiding away from them. Their leader harrumphed loudly as he stomped his foot on the ground.“Anything? Anything at all?” he asked his crew—the very people that he trusted to bring the big, black wolf t
The black wolf was snarling, showing his sharp canine as the poachers were circling him. His hind leg was invalid, making him trapped in between the dirty, foul humans that got off from their rush by hunting innocent creatures.It was time for them to know that they were not the apex predator anymore.The black wolf howled against the night, sensing the other werewolves that were near him. He looked at the humans that were approaching them until his blue eyes settled on one of the poachers.His energy was different from the others. The black wolf instantly knew that the werewolf in question—disguising and parading as a human among these poachers—was trying to connect with him through the mind link.However, since the black wolf was a rogue—a wolf who was alone and lonely—they could not communicate with each other. He can see the poacher with the violet eyes was in distress when he realized that the black wolf would be skinned alive by the poacher.
Zack was shifting in and out of the conscience when they arrived in the infirmary. His wounded leg has been attended to as Ian was taking measures so that he would not be amputated by the end of the treatment. His leg felt heavy with the cast before his wolf—Zane—growled in his awake.’What’s the matter? You know we are welcome here. If you don’t behave, we might have to find another shelter to live in before I can find my father’s family,’ Zack reminded Zane through their mind link. Zane ignored his warning he was scratching through the skin to get out in the open.’Zane, what the hell?!’ Zack barked, demanding an answer but his wolf just snarled at the command before he responded to his demand.’She is near. Our mate. She’s near and I want to rip anyone who would be walking an inch from her!’ Zane growled, pacing around inside him as Zack tried to rein him in.’Stand down, Zane. I mean it. I will have to use my power over you if you don’t behave
A few days passed by as Zack recovered his strength at the packhouse. The Beta of the Shadow Pack—Xavier—had noticed that Zack was being relentless. Therefore, he offered Zack to be on the lumber delivery services that needed his strength to deliver the lumber to the locals that Shadow Pack traded with.Mr. Papadopoulos was an old man who had a lot of grudges and a little kindness in him. When the Shadow Pack was doing business with him, the old man always went for the jugular vein—trading at a lower rate than usual for the lumber that he used to make the furniture for his carpentry business.Zack felt like the old man was trying to get the best out of the business but Xavier had shown him the way to handle the business professionally. He refused to bow down to the old man’s demands which might be a problem for the Shadow Pack in the long term if they complied with the old man’s wishes.The usual delivery day had come as Zack was jogging down from the pack
After their lumber delivery for that month, Zack and Arthur went back to their home. They showered and got ready for the intimate gathering that Mrs. Adamos—his new Mama—had planned to welcome Zack into their family as well as declaring that he was a part of the Shadow Pack.After spending a few weeks there, Zack discovered many things about Shadow Pack. The Alpha and Beta had just met with their fated mates when they were twenty-five years old.Traditionally, male werewolves would find their fated mates at the age of eighteen. However, with the modernization and advancement of technology, it was getting harder and harder to find their destined ones when the very sacred Paphos Pine Forest had been destroyed by irresponsible, dirty humans.Plus, the history between the Greeks and the Special Greeks that had been hidden from the public eyes made it more difficult for the shifters of Cyprus—particularly werewolves of Paphos—to be out in the open for they fear
“Welcome to our humble home, Alpha Caleb. Luna Marina,” Mrs. Adamos greeted the ruling couple as Caleb and Marina made their way into the backyard where everything had been set up by Arthur and Zack—with the help from Damien—for the gathering in honor of Zachary Adamos becoming one of the members for Shadow Pack of Paphos, Cyprus.“Thank you, Mrs. Adamos. I’m quite thrilled to welcome our newest member, Zack, to the pack as well as the title that had been agreed by the council,” Caleb stated as he took his seat after helping his wife to take a seat next to him. Mrs. Adamos furrowed her eyebrow.“I beg your pardon, Alpha, but did I hear that right? Is my Zachary will be entitled to the responsibilities of the pack? Alongside with his brother, Arthur?” Mrs. Adamos asked. Caleb nodded as Marina chuckled softly and smiled at the old woman.“You don’t have to worry about his safety, Mrs. Adamos. I’m sure Arthur will teach the necessity for Zachary to be able to protect himself. Plus, it wo
Zack shook his head, trying to diminish the thought of claiming a woman who was not Samantha—his destined, fated mate. Zack howled once more before he took off running down the cliff and went toward the distant, gleaming small town.The run was excellent for his sanity as Zack took in a deep breath. His nostrils picked up the scent of the pine forest as his acute hearing was listening to the cacophony of the darkened forest. Small rodents were running around as owls were screeching against the night.It was a beautiful night with the full moon in sight, clearing the foggy forest by providing small illumination upon the small trail that Zack was trotting on all fours.Zack wished that he had someone by his side that night for it was such a waste that he was alone there in the foggy, darkened pine forest. He wanted Samantha to be there by his side. However, she refused Zack as her mate thus leaving Zack trotting down the small trail alone on his own
After his confrontation with Samantha, Zack was running through the woods. He shifted on the run—as he had been practicing since Zack was eighteen—and tore away all his clothes as Zane snarled in his head.’Foolish girl! How dare she defy us after everything that we had done for the community?!’ Zane growled as Zack ran through the darkened forest. The moon was full as the shadows were weaving through the pine trees. Zack rolled his eyes at Zane’s temperament.’Relax, will you? Everything will come to an end. You’ll see,’ he stated as Zack turned around to run toward the small trail that would lead him back to his sanctuary.The very sanctuary that he had renovated with his mate in mind.’So, you do have a plan after all, little boy. You’re intriguing me to play it cool,’ Zane purred as Zack chuckled softly through their mind link.’Of course and
Samantha was sitting at the table while Marina gave her a cup of hot tea. She smiled, thanking Marina for the gesture. Marina smiled and pushed some biscuits that she put on the plate toward Samantha before she walked up to Caleb.Both of them were whispering at each other. Caleb nodded, whispering into her ear as Marina blushed. She cleared her throat as Caleb smirked, kissing his wife and Marina was out of the main living room.“Now that we settled in, tell me what happened a month ago, Sam,” Caleb asked as his amber eyes were focused on her face. Samantha arched her eyebrow.“A month ago? You need to be more specific than that, Caleb. At what time or any event that I attended a month ago that you are interested in knowing more about?” she asked, sipping her hot tea as Samantha was looking at the ultimate trio. Caleb crossed his arms, frowning before Xavier took over the conversation.“The night of the Folk Festival a month
It had been a few weeks since Samantha had seen her rejected mate, Zack, in the flash. She didn’t know what happened to him after he disappeared into the woods that night during the Folk Festival but she was sure that Zack hadn’t gone home after he took off.How could he be so irresponsible, taking off like that when we’re supposed to be discussing things?! Samantha mused as she was locking the coffee machine into place. Her mood swings had seen better days and she could compare herself to be as brooding as her brother these days.Ugh, I hate it when Isa’s right, she pondered as Samantha bit her lower lip. I mean, how come I was affected by Zack’s disappearance?! He was the one who kissed me and then disappeared into thin air without telling me a word. Okay, frankly speaking, he took off and left me hanging in the dark, Samantha sighed as she took the coffee cups that the customers ordered and Scarlet purred insi
As if sensing her discomfort, Zack smirked, stepping closer as his ocean breeze scent hit Samantha’s nostrils. She took a deep breath, forging his distinctive scent inside her chest for she knew she would never see him again if Zack truly found someone else that saw him for who he was.Where Samantha failed to do so because of her insecurity and fear of what the future might hold if she accepted Zack as her mate.‘But you don’t know if Ian is against it or not. You’re concluding by your judgment, Red,’ Scarlet warned her as Samantha pushed her wolf away from her mind.“I hope you will find her then, Adamos,” Samantha said through her gritted teeth. Her heart was beating fast, feeling the golden opportunity at her once-in-a-lifetime chance at love. However, the stubborn streak inside Samantha was still denying her feelings for him.“Hmm,” Zack replied as his hand squeezed Sama
‘What the hell is wrong with your human friend? Didn’t she read the cues that I don’t want to talk to her?’ Sebastian asked as Samantha shrugged through their mind link.‘I don’t know, brother. Maybe you need to work on your social skills if you wish to keep Isa around, from what I can sense here,’ Samantha taunted him as Sebastian glared at her. Samantha hid her smirk.“Oh! So, you’re Sam’s brother.” Karisa said excitedly as she clapped her hand.“I’ve heard a lot about you from her. I’m not going to lie to you but Sam promised me that she would come with me to this festival. I thought you didn’t come to this kind of festival,” she added as Karisa batted her lashes. Sebastian scoffed at her, posing his brooding mood upon Karisa. However, her best friend ignored him as she smiled sweetly at him. Then, Sebastian turned to lo
Zack couldn’t believe it. The Folk Festival was more lively and chaotic than what he heard when Arthur described it to him. Perhaps, he might need to experience it himself so that Zack can be content with it—and not complain about it later.He was walking around when Zack smelled that elusive strawberry scent that he had been dying to chase. It was not far from where he stood as Zack was looking around.Smirking, Zane purred through their mind link when Zack thought that he wanted to track Samantha down and get some alone time with her. Maybe, Zack could persuade Samantha that their mating bond was not a mistake from the Moon Goddess.‘Mine,’ Zane purred. Zack rolled his eyes at that thought. Seriously, his wolf needed to chill the fuck out so that Zack could concentrate on how to get Samantha to like—and maybe, love—him as her beloved mate until death did them part.’We have to claim her. To
After she served the violet-eyed customer, Samantha was staring at the counter. She was trying so hard to keep her head away from a certain someone. Someone with sable hair and blue eyes. Zachary Adamos was the reason why Samantha couldn’t concentrate at the moment.Damn him for his charms to fill my head with them! Samantha barked as Scarlet purred.‘I miss him. Don’t you miss him for you remember everything about him?’Scarlet asked as Samantha scowled.“Woah! Who woke you up on the wrong side of the bed today?” Karisa asked, arching her eyebrows as Samantha looked up to her best friend.“Huh? What are you talking about?” Samantha asked as she was stacking the plates on the cabinets. Karisa gestured her hand at her face.“Your face, Sam. It tells me everything without even trying. It’s all gloomy and you’re brooding. You never br
Samantha was looking around the café as the patrons buzzed around in the family-owned café. Then, she turned to look outside the window, staring out into the distance. She saw another lumber delivery from Shadow Pack to the old man Mr. Papadopoulos but she didn’t see her mate—her rejected mate, Zack.She bit her lower lip, knowing fully well that Zack was always the one who made sure the delivery went smoothly and got the money that was equivalent to the quality of the lumber that they delivered.However, that day at that moment, Samantha saw his brother, Arthur the Gamma, was making sure of that happening for the greater good of the pack.“What are you staring at, Sam?” Karisa asked her, curious why her best friend was not focusing on her work. Samantha turned her head, looking at Karisa. She smiled at her best friend as Karisa arched her eyebrow.She was the daughter of Mr. Papadopoulos, the carpenter who m