AlloraJosh let Caleb drive back to the farm while he laughed in the backseat with me. He didn't seem able to let me go, which suited me just fine. Our lips met in a long, lustful kiss. I devoured him, the relief of still being alive and having him alive coursing through my veins. Adrenaline made me dizzy, and his tongue against mine felt like the most amazing thing in the world.“I was serious before,” Josh murmured against my lips. His arms tightened around me. “I love you, Allora.“I know you do. That scared me.- I understand.“But it doesn't scare anymore. I put my arms around him, losing myself in his kind green eyes. “Being kidnapped by Derek… showed me something, something I should have learned from Dad and Ben. Life can end in a moment, and all we have is what we are given. I don't want to waste a single moment of the life I've been given fearing to know what it might be or what might happen. I want to embrace all my feelings, all my dreams, even the scary ones.Especially th
POV: LYAJust half an hour ago, my adoptive mother, Aurora, ascended the creaking stairs that led to the secluded loft where I had been relegated.Her footsteps, accompanied by an oppressive silence, reverberated through the dimly lit space, sending shivers down my spine. With a dress in her hands, she approached me, her expression twisted with a mixture of disdain and loathing.As she gazed upon me, her eyes held a contempt that cut to the core of my being. It was as if I were a repugnant parasite, an unwelcome burden staining the fabric of her carefully constructed existence.The weight of her disgust hung heavy in the air, suffocating any remnants of self-worth that lingered within me."Lya," she uttered my name with a cold detachment, the syllables dripping with disdain, "change into this dress. Today is your birthday party." Her words were laden with a venomous command, a reminder of the performative charade that awaited me.The expectation was clear: I was to play the role of a
POV: LYAI could not fathom what I had done to elicit such a response from this esteemed and noble heir to the alpha position."I said you're disgusting," Miguel repeated, still maintaining his stance of denial.My voice caught with sorrow as I pleaded, "I don't recall doing anything that would make you feel sick. Can you please tell me why you're speaking of me in this manner?"What could be more heartbreaking for an adolescent girl than to be deemed repulsive by her long-time crush? Yet, even in the face of his words, I had to suppress my distress and ask for an explanation."Twelve years ago, a damn little girl claimed she was being abused by her adoptive parents," Miguel averted his gaze as though looking at me made him nauseous. "I believed her and did everything in my power to help her. But three days later, she admitted to fabricating everything just to gain my attention. Do I need to continue?"Each word from Miguel pierced my heart like a sharp arrow, inflicting unimaginable
POV: MIGUEL"Miguel, there's something I need to talk to you about," Kendall said, her eyes shining with nervousness as she stood before me."Go ahead," I replied, signaling that I was ready to listen."Miguel, my dear friend, I think you should consider what I'm about to say. I don't believe Lya is as terrible as you believe her to be," spoke Kai, my inner wolf, his voice resonating in my mind."Kai, you've been advocating for her ever since I rejected her yesterday. As the future Alpha, are you afraid of not finding a suitable mate?" I shot a pointed glance at Kendall, shortly distracted from my internal argument. "Furthermore, I've already explained the events from twelve years ago. I believe you should support my decision."Before Kai could interject once more, Kendall's words abruptly cut through our exchange. "So, Lya jumped into the waterfall, presumably resulting in her death.""Wait, what did you say? Who's dead?" I halted my argument with Kai, focusing my gaze on Kendall. I
POV: LYAAs my eyelids fluttered open, my gaze met a pristine white ceiling adorned with an intricate totem. Painted upon it was a regal figure—a pure white wolf — radiating an aura of majesty and grace.A sharp pain came from my head, causing me to let out a controlled huff."You're awake?" A voice rang out in my head, "I'm Lyssa, your wolf, I'm sorry I didn't fully awaken until the moment you jumped off the waterfall, I didn't protect you."A pair of green wolf eyes came to my mind and were staring at me apologetically.My wolf? So, not only did I not die when I jumped off the waterfall, but I awakened my wolf!No longer caring about the painful signals my mind was sending me, I tried to talk to Lyssa with my mind, "You don't need to feel sorry for that, if it wasn't for you, I would probably be dead already, wouldn't I?"Lyssa's voice finally stopped sounding so sad, "Yes, our first transformation went very well.""So... where am I now?" I asked Lyssa, after all, this did not look
Allora's emerald green eyes, akin to the color of my own, brimmed with an overwhelming sadness that seemed to penetrate the depths of her soul. Every word she uttered was laced with immense effort, as though speaking required an extraordinary expenditure of her energy.As I observed her distraught state, I could not help but feel a sense of bewilderment. When I had undergone similar experiences in the past, my emotional turmoil had not seemed as profound as what she was currently enduring. Was this the true essence of motherhood? Did the role of a mother encompass such a profound empathy that witnessing her child's suffering became unbearable to the point of suffocation?Moved by her pain, I instinctively reached out and embraced Allora, seeking solace in the familiar warmth of her presence. I pressed my face against her neck, finding comfort in the scent that was uniquely hers. "It's alright," I whispered softly, my voice trembling with compassion. "I am finally back with you now,
On that fateful day of training, the air crackled with intensity as Joseph launched his relentless assault. My reflexes kicked into high gear, evading his strikes with calculated precision. The tempo of the sparring session escalated, Joseph's attacks growing swifter, and the heat coursing through my veins intensified, hinting at a transformation about to unfold.In the midst of the heightened chaos, an inexplicable surge surged through my entire being. The familiar emotions welled up within me, swirling with a potent mix of excitement and trepidation. It was as if an ancient force long dormant within me had awakened, stirring every fiber of my being.As the world seemed to shift around me, my body underwent a profound metamorphosis. A strange sensation rippled through my limbs, as if my very joints were undergoing a mystical realignment. Time itself seemed to warp, stretching languidly as every passing second felt like an eternity.The deceleration of time unveiled a surreal panorama
Miguel's POVDriven by an unwavering determination, I assumed the role of a leader, guiding a dedicated search team through the treacherous terrain surrounding the falls. For thirty-five grueling days, we combed every nook and cranny, leaving no stone unturned in our relentless pursuit of Lya's whereabouts. Despite the passage of time, a lingering sense of hope coursed through my veins, refusing to let go of the belief that she may still be alive.However, as the days turned into weeks and exhaustion weighed heavily on our weary bodies, a chilling realization began to take hold. The absence of any trace of Lya's body cast a haunting shadow of doubt upon our search efforts. Could it be possible that she had eluded our grasp, escaping a fate we had feared?Driven by a desperate need for answers, I turned my attention towards MoonWar, a nearby haven that teemed with life and secrets. Its very presence whispered of enigmatic possibilities, offering a glimmer of hope in my relentless que
AlloraJosh let Caleb drive back to the farm while he laughed in the backseat with me. He didn't seem able to let me go, which suited me just fine. Our lips met in a long, lustful kiss. I devoured him, the relief of still being alive and having him alive coursing through my veins. Adrenaline made me dizzy, and his tongue against mine felt like the most amazing thing in the world.“I was serious before,” Josh murmured against my lips. His arms tightened around me. “I love you, Allora.“I know you do. That scared me.- I understand.“But it doesn't scare anymore. I put my arms around him, losing myself in his kind green eyes. “Being kidnapped by Derek… showed me something, something I should have learned from Dad and Ben. Life can end in a moment, and all we have is what we are given. I don't want to waste a single moment of the life I've been given fearing to know what it might be or what might happen. I want to embrace all my feelings, all my dreams, even the scary ones.Especially th
josh“Her car is gone,” Caleb said, pointing to the empty spot where his Mini was parked.- Yes. She quickly fled after my little revelation."Any idea where she might have gone?"I made my brain work. Would Allora have gone deeper into the forest?No. I remembered what she had said about her previous boyfriend, how he had an accident and died in the woods. If she was upset, she wouldn't stay here among the trees and the memories. She would go back to town, find someone to talk to, maybe that guy she visited the other day."She's at DownMoor," I said. “She had a friend there, Derek. I bet she went to see him.- Let's go. Caleb opened the door to my truck and got in. - Keys?— Why are you driving?“Because you're too upset to think straight. And you are a shitty driver.“I can just feel that love, cousin,” I growled, but there was no time to argue. I climbed into the passenger seat and tossed him the keys.Caleb started the engine and we took off down the road. Behind us, Ruth came run
josh— The Anna! I yelled after the Mini started. She didn't look up, didn't stop the car. The Mini's wheels screeched as it sped around the corner, the tiny car carrying the only woman I've ever loved.My chest hurt. My entire body shuddered. I felt like I had been hit by a truck. She's gone. She's gone. The shock of it shivered through my veins.“Josh? Frances's voice cut through the pain slicing through my skull. I was vaguely aware that I was standing in the middle of the camp, stark naked. But I couldn't care. I ran my hand over my lip.I could still taste the sweetness of her kiss there.Allora left me. I told her I loved her and she left. Cum!Anger surged through me, an anger that purred from my feet to my entire body, a bubbling heat that burned me inside and out. Fuck her. Just a few minutes ago, she'd been telling Caleb these things, and now she's just walked away.My eyes burned with tears. I blinked angrily. I haven't experienced this feeling for a long time, since I was
- Boys! Allora jumped between us. I stopped, pulling my wolf back just as he threatened to explode. - Stop it. Caleb, Josh couldn't have destroyed the paintings. He was with me at the time. We were in town.- It saw? “I looked at Caleb.“But, Josh, I don't think Caleb did it either,” Allora spoke directly to me. “It doesn't make any sense. His whole purpose here is to establish his own pack. How can he do that when he destroys the only evidence of his claim to this place? Or when he has cops swarming all over the woods?"Well then, who else did this?" I demanded.“It was the other wolf,” Caleb whispered. “The black wolf.“I thought we established that the black wolf couldn't exist."No," Caleb snapped. “You established that because you're too desperate to believe I'm the culprit here. I know the black wolf exists because I've seen it with my own eyes. His scent is all over the cave."You mean your smell."“I don't need to hear that shit. Caleb fell forward and, with a snap, the spine
Allora's lips found mine, her tongue slipping between my teeth. My hands cupped her face, pulling her closer. My body ached for her, wanting to be as close as possible, right now.I reached out to unbutton my shirt, but Allora held it."Let me do this," she whispered. "You've already ruined two of my favorite shirts."I was going to protest, but she started undoing the buttons, starting at the neck and working her way down. She looked a little nervous, like a schoolgirl in the backseat of a car for the first time. It only heightened my desire as she unfastened the last button and opened her blouse.Her breasts were cupped inside a black bra. I reached behind her and released him, sliding the blouse off my shoulders. I cupped one of her breasts in my hands, loving how perky and firm it was. She gasped as I closed my mouth around the nipple and sucked gently, her nails digging into my back.As I suckled on her other breast, Allora fumbled with my buttons. I took my shirt off my shoulder
“This is Allora SanDiir,” Josh said, his hand resting protectively on my back. “She's working on the dig. She's one of the archaeologists.“Allora SanDiir? The officer frowned even more. "Then you too will need to testify." Your name appeared in our questions.- He appeared?“The victim was a reporter for the Daily Post. Her name was…' He consulted the clipboard. “Misty Sharpe. It looks like she was leaving the archaeological site to conduct more research. She stopped here, parked the car and walked a few meters before someone attacked her and ripped her throat out.My head spun. Was Misty dead? I spoke to her yesterday. Your ridiculous article was on the Internet this morning. How could she be dead? And who would have done such a thing? Rip out her throat, like a wild animal...The cop gave me a pointed look.“She was coming here to talk to you, Miss SanDiir. Apparently, there was an article about you published this morning, and Misty was hoping for a follow-up. Sounds like you're…”
“Shit. Josh crossed the room and scooped me up in his arms. - This is hard. I'm sorry, Allora. How old were you?- Eighteen. “I rested my head on his shoulder. - Everything is fine. It's old news now. I don't want to bother you by talking about it...“You don't bother me,” Josh murmured against my hair. "I think you're an inspiration." I'm still learning to live with this grief. But seeing what you did after losing not only your father, but also a boyfriend… you are much braver than me.- I doubt.Josh's words and the warmth of his arms brought a rush of emotion. A lump rose in my throat.- I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset her. I… admire you, Allora. And not just because you're hot. And now I understand why you are so picky about security. You know firsthand what can happen when things go wrong.I sniffed.— The pasta is boiling.- Right. Josh pulled back, his gentle eyes searching mine. But I didn't want to break down at that moment. I wanted to keep floating in post-coital bliss. S
“I decide that. Before I go any further, I want to know exactly what I am to you.“Werewolves retain many of the primitive animal instincts of their wolf half. One of those instincts is to create and continue the genetic line, passing our wolf genes on to the next generation. Wolf genes are passed down the male line, but only females with certain genes can give birth to a werewolf.- That makes sense. Clara didn't tell me that.“We are guided to these females by scent. A potential mate gives off a very distinct odor. They are very rare, and it is not unheard of for a wolf to go a lifetime without finding a mate, especially when the genes are recessive and can disappear from a bloodline. Wolves believe there is only one mate for them in the world, and that mate is drawn to them as much as they are drawn to her. Josh's eyes met mine. “That's why we both ended up here. It's fate, the universe, as you call it, trying to bring us together."But we didn't know each other!" I didn't even kno
I was just starting to gain control of my life after Dad and Ben. I wouldn't let anyone take that away from me. Not even Josh. Not even if I secretly, deep down, desperately wanted to be his mate.I tried to force Josh out of my mind. I traded her pretty face for Ruth's smile. I drove back to DownMoor village, drumming my fingers on the steering wheel and imagining the look on his face when he revealed that the paintings weren't Neolithic.As soon as I emerged from the forest canopy and my phone rang to let me know I had reception again, I stopped and texted Derek. He texted back right away, inviting me to come over.For the first time, the weather was worse in DownMoor village than in the forest. The rain fell in cascades. There was hardly anyone on the road, and the main street was mostly deserted, many shops closed for the day. I pulled into a parking lot across from Derek's apartment, pulled my hood over my head, and hurried to the door.— Allora! He hugged me, his muscles tense.