I sat on the blanket helping the children for around an hour, a smile being placed on my lips even though I wanted to scream in pain. I have never felt this amount of pain in all my life, I worried there was something seriously wrong with me, but I couldn’t allow myself to be consumed with that idea. The children had already been through a traumatic experience last night, I don’t want to add more fuel to the fire if I just begin to scream at the top of my lungs.My entire body felt as though it was on fire, but when I would take a look down at my skin, it seemed perfectly normal. Is my theory about sunburn, correct? I begin to sweat heaps so much so I worried I would leave a puddle under me once I was finished here. I even attempted to drink a ton of water to help me, but still the pain only increased and didn’t show signs of stopping.I had just finished helping a little girl named Lucy with her photo, whilst she ran over to show her teacher the photo, I place my head against the tre
Asher holds my gaze for a moment, the pain wasn’t as severe when his eyes look deep into mine. I still hadn’t a clue what has happening with me but for some reason, now Asher was close by and reassured me I was going to be okay; I wasn’t scared anymore.But the little break I had from the pain didn’t last long, the burning sensation which spread throughout my body was more intense than it had been before. I couldn’t contain the blood curdling scream which left my lips, my heels digging into the floor as I lay there. Once I opened my eyes, I see Asher watching me with such remorse in his expression.“I will go and run you a cold bath, do not go anywhere.” He tells me sternly before getting to his feet and walking towards the bathroom, what does this guy think I’m going to do in this predicament, run a gosh darn marathon?!But now he had gotten further away from me, the pain only increased to a higher level than before. I roll to my stomach and begin to sob from the pain, I didn’t want
I jump awake to find myself back in my hospital bed, my mother sat beside me looking down to the floor. She hadn’t noticed that I had woken up, but I got a sense, something wasn’t right about this situation.“Mum?” I ask worry clear on my expression; she lifts her hand to her face and seems to wipe away tears before she shows me her face with her faint smile.“My little sunflower, it’s great to see you awake.” She smiles taking my hand in hers, but I wasn’t dumb and knew she was hiding something to spare my feelings.The door opens and in walks my father, he also had remanence of tears on his cheeks. But once the door closes behind him and no one else walks in, I begin to feel sick to my stomach.“Mum, where’s Scott?” I ask the terrified feelings that had been growing from seeing both parents cry start to reach a bubbling over point.I knew Scott had been injured, but I was told he was being taken into surgery. The doctors were able to help me, so I knew they’d be able to do the same
I begin to make my way down the huge staircase in the pack house, nobody was around like they have been normally. This factor caused an uneasy feeling to spread throughout my body, I would see this when I first arrived here. The halls would be abandoned, and the entire town resembled a ghostly set, as if I wasn’t allowed to see what was happening. Was that done intentionally before, maybe they didn’t want me to see them all turn into wolves!But deep down I knew it was best nobody was here, now I know they are all really werewolves which have the ability to tear me apart limb from limb, I needed some space to try and get my head around it all. I soon reach the pack house door and enter into the twilight sky, this seeming to be the atmosphere I’ve been faced with lately.I take a deep breath in, allowing the crips air to run through my body before making my way down the steps and following the path. This was one I hadn’t taken before, which was certainly, also a running theme in my lif
Liv had peacefully, fallen asleep beside Asher who couldn’t wipe the smile from his lips if he tried. Since first laying his eyes on his mate, he’s wanted to to tell her what they were so they could start acting like mates. But he also knew she was human, the world she has become accustomed to is far different to the world he lives in.He still had the concepts of her being his Luna and the packs Luna to attempt to explain, but that conversation could wait a little longer for her to come to terms with them being mates and the werewolf world as a whole. He lay in the silence of the room, taking in all that he could from this moment. What he had told Liv was true, after spending years of his life searching for his mate, he thought he wouldn’t get one.He is known by many other packs to be a ruthless, aggressive Alpha, all of his pack members know that when he talks, they listen. His pack has not always been the biggest in the land, his father had grew it substantially before Asher took
I wake up to the bed moving slightly, opening up my eyes I see Asher rubbing his eyes but still in the same suit as last night. I was a little too disoriented to really comprehend what was happening, but when he looks down and spots that I’m awake, he leans back down.“It’s okay mi amour, I have some things I need to attend to this morning, go back to sleep.” He says stroking my hair with his hand, I watch him for a second before listening and closing my eyes once again.I feel him place a kiss on my head before the sounds of footsteps and the door opening and closing fills the room, I knew this meant he’d left so I attempted to go back to sleep. But the longer I wound lay there, the more sleep felt distant and subsequently, never came.I open up my eyes and turn to the window, the sky was still pretty dark with the sun slowly beginning to rise telling me it was still quite early in the morning. What things would Asher need to do at this time of the morning? I sit up straight doing a
I headed straight to my room after shouting at Asher, I still didn’t know what to make of the situation that just occurred. I understand that he didn’t actually do anything to those men, but what if I hadn’t have shown up and stopped it, I know he wouldn’t think twice about killing those men.But that wasn’t the part which was making me more upset, it was the fact he was doing it because of what the men tried to do to me. Yes, he’s just looking out for me and of course, I wanted those men to receive some kind of punishment for what they did, but not death! What if he had gone through with it, would all of those people believe it was something I wanted to happen?To put those thoughts at the back of my mind, I head to my wardrobe taking out some decent clothes because the choice I had made in a rush, was not a good one. My hair was also turning into a disaster, so after a couple of minutes of brushing, I looked much more presentable. But once I leave the bathroom when I was all done, I
Waking up beside Asher felt good, it had to be one of the nicest sleeps I’ve had in a long time. Since everything I was forced to endure back home, I always felt lost and scared when I would wake up alone. But when I awoke today, the feeling of belonging engulfed my entire being and I felt free in a sense.Asher would normally, leave to get some important work done but today he didn’t. We woke up around lunchtime where he told me there would be no point starting work late, so he gave himself a day off to spend it with me. Asher and I actually hadn’t spent a day together since I arrived here, he always has to leave to get whatever work done. So, when he told me he’d be able to stay with me, I got extremely excited.We agreed that after we both ate, he would give me an overdue tour of the entire pack. I had been hoping somebody would show me around so next time I was alone, I would know the great spots to sit and have a peaceful time with myself.It was also the first time I’ve eaten so
A week soon flies by after the war, my days being anything but relaxing. The first day was spent with me being checked over by a doctor. No matter how many times I would tell Asher that I was fine, he insisted that a doctor check me over just in case I had been nipped by a vampire and just didn’t know it! Yes, I know how that sounds but he wouldn’t have any of it.Once the doctor found that I was okay, like I had repeatedly told Asher, I spent the next day speaking with the pack members. They were all overjoyed and offered me kind words and hugs for saving them, I smiled thanking them but also reminding everyone I had not been fighting alone. They had all of the fighters and Thomas to thank also, which everyone was more than happy to do.Speaking of the fighters, none of our men were killed and only one had been injured but not severely. I visited him in the hospital where he was still up and about, due to make a full recovery.The celebrations had not only been within our pack, many
Within a matter of ten minutes, all of the woman and children were safely hiding in the basement, while I stood with Thomas and all of the fighters waiting for my call. Going into this, I thought I would be absolutely, terrified standing here about to set off but to not even have Asher beside me. But perhaps it was because I knew what I was doing or, they had taken Asher from me, but I was more than ready to make each and every one of those disgusting monsters pay for everything they had done to so many people.Thomas walks over to me with that same worried look on his lips, he wasn’t in armour as he was one of the fighters which will be in wolf form to take on more of these beasts.“You look ready.” He smiles coming to a stop right in front of me, I only nod my head staring back into the forest a sea of trees filling my view, somewhere in there was Asher being forced to watch all of this unfold.I couldn’t mind-link him to even ask if he was okay, it was as though there was something
Five weeks later.It has been weeks since Asher and I arrived back after visiting my parents, each day has been busier than the last. Every morning, I have woken up at 4am to begin my training with Cameron, those training sessions lasting until 7am. When I went into this whole training with Cameron, I was under the impression that he’d be his jokey self and we’d have a great time. Yes, he does have his moments in between exercise where he makes a joke, but most of the time, he’s serious.~~Cameron stood in front of me with his claws extended, we had just done an exercise with swords as the vampires are known to use them, but he wanted me to be prepared for everything, so now he was using hand to hand combat.I was able to block his first hits, we had also worked so hard on my speed, so I’d be able to dodge any of the enemies blows to my body. I was able to grab his arm as spin him around, but when he turns to face me, his claw cuts into my arm where a long cut sat.“Ouch.” I say taki
We were soon woken up by my mother telling us dinner was ready, but both me and Asher had a solid few hours of sleep which will get us through the long drive home. I know I never told my dad that I wanted my mothers famous Cumberland Pie, but boy have I missed this! My mother has been making this ever since I was little, it’s my favourite dish of hers. Even Asher seemed to really enjoy it, but deep in his mind, I knew he couldn’t stop thinking about Justin and the safety of the pack. He would engage in conversation whenever he was spoken to, that same smile on his lips answering whatever question my mother would ask. To his delight, the time had come for us to head home and deal with Justin.We were stood outside of our house with my parents, my mum getting teary eyed as she watched Asher sort the car to leave. I knew I should stay longer as I had been away for months, but I couldn’t just abandon the pack at a time like this.“Are we not going to see you again for another six months?
The awkward tension which lingered in the air was thick, neither men uttered a word and I didn’t know what I could say to make this situation better. Asher and my dad were refusing to break eye contact, to show the other that they weren’t scared and definitely, wouldn’t be the first to back down.“I’m curious if you’ve only shacked up with my daughter because you really want to be with her or, it’s just yours and fathers way of getting back at me.” My dad says crossing his arms over his chest, but I only roll my eyes at his stupid comment while Asher, let’s out a low growl in his direction.“I’d watch your mouth Fawcett, you may be my mates father, but I will still rip you to shreds given the opportunity.” Asher growls out looking my dad in the eyes, I step forward taking his arm in hopes he wouldn’t begin to swing for my father.“Well, I guess I’m not understanding, I leave your town because of disagreements and now you’re suddenly, mated to my daughter. Tell me how that makes sense.
I was soon sent upstairs to pack a bag for the trip, I knew we were only going for one night, so I didn’t have to pack much. I wasn’t giving myself much time to think about what was happening, I was actually going back home to see my parents after all of this time. Yes, we have to sit down and ask my dad questions I never thought he knew anything about, but just to see them will be so lovely.But there was also a little issue I had found, what if my mother asks where I have been and won’t let me leave? What if Tanya, has returned home and I run into her? Am I going to have to lie to them? What if they ask to return with us, it’s much too dangerous?!I zip up the bag after packing my own things and Asher’s, I made sure to ask him what he wanted me to pack beforehand. He was downstairs talking with Thomas and Cameron, making sure they were fully equipped to run the pack whilst he isn’t here. But also, telling them the conversation we had goes no further and that includes Becky.I mean t
I stare down at the photo still at a loss, my dad and Asher’s were best friends? Why did I never know this before? I knew my dad was in the army for a while but after I was born, he stepped back and started working as a mechanic so he would be closer to home to help my mum raise me. But I had no idea he came all the way out here! That must mean my dad also knows about werewolves, so when my mother used to tell me the story about The Unknown Luna A, did he know what she meant? Did he ever tell her?!“Are you sure it’s your father?” Thomas asks picking up the photo while I get to my feet to pace, but when I turn to look at him raising my eyebrow, he understands. “I guess now that I’m really looking at his face, you do have some similarities.” He shrugs placing the photo on the table once again, but I still couldn’t understand what any of this meant.“Why does my father have anything to do with this situation, Spencer said this will all point to us finding out who this spy was, but it’s
Thomas and I soon arrive back home, I didn’t fully understand how I was going to be able to explain this all to Asher. I was fully lost myself on what all of this meant, I went to see Patricia in hopes she would offer me more insight, but she only answered questions I didn’t even know I needed answers to.Thomas suggested we head in Asher’s home office, that and his pack house office were two of the most secure places. We don’t need the spy for the vampires coming around and seeing everything we had, they’ll find us when we want them to find us.Asher had a mini table beside his desk, I suppose it was if he had to have meetings with more than one person, they could all sit around the table together. I sit at the table pulling the file out into the open, thankfully, none of the papers have fallen out on our journey here. Thomas pulls out the chair beside me with a smile, but when I place the necklace down on the table, he shuffles away a little.“You really don’t like that thing do you
The safe was full with a huge folder, what seemed to be jewellery and a type of liquid in a bottle looking back at me. I turn back towards Thomas in hopes he knew what any of these things were, but when he gives me the same look I had on my face, I see we were both at a loss.I reach forward and pick up the first item, it was a long silver necklace which wrapped around my hand once I had picked it up. Thomas backs up even more once he saw, I guess he was very much scared of that silver touching him. But now it was out of the safe, I could look and take in all of the many details. The pendant was of a man with a beard his eyes closed but a crown on his head, whatever this necklaces purpose was, it seems expensive. But also, I felt as though I knew this from somewhere yet, I still have no idea where from.I unwrap the necklace from my hand and gently placed down on the hardwood flooring, the light from the window causing it to sparkle and glisten. I now reach for the white liquid in a c