VALENTINAREVOLT PACKI sat on the floor, back against the wall as the sentry spoke, every word unwinding the twisting past life of Lucean and Ryker and when the sentry stopped speaking all I could do reckon.So much I had not known, so much I still sought for confirmation but only from Lucean’s lips.“You see princess… there’s a lot even your own father had kept from you.”Totally ignoring the sentries voice I pushed to my feet, the light from the small cellars window had dimmed significantly indicating it was about the nineteenth hour of the day. I turned away from the sentry, making for the main doors.“Wait, how about what we promised? You said you’d free me if I told you what I knew!” He said to me, slamming his fist against the cell bars.Pausing on my track, my eyes looked him over my shoulder. “No, I said I’d consider it… I’m still considering it…”“You liar!” He roared, eyes reddened.“Coming from someone like you, that’s a big accusation.”With that I walked on, the curses a
VALENTINA[UNKNOWN]“HELLO!!!” I screamed out but was met with only silence.“Best you save whatever energy you got princess… we may be here a long time and I’m sure we aren’t in that Revolt pack no more.”Though I had not wanted to engage in any conversation what so ever with the intruder sentry, I had seen the lights go up and dim from the small ventilation window in the stone walls and by my bodies natural routine for sleep, I could say we had been in here for at least three days. I had no idea where we were and he was the only one here with me so we ended exchanging a few words that then turned to whole but terse conversations.“Just want me to give up and stay silent?” Asked, turning my head to face him and now realising how much more humane he looked without an aggressive scowl on his face.“Trust me, even if anyone here’s you and comes in here, they won’t be coming to your rescue.”I groaned in frustration, taking in a deep breath before screaming out again.“JAFARR YOU BASTARD
VALENTINA[UNKNOWN]Bloody saliva soaked into Jhamal’s shirt, his mouth battered while his elongated canine still intact.“For hecks sake princess…” He cursed as lifted myself again, my foot swinging but for mouth but catching him on his temple.“Sorry… sorry…” I apologized lowly, we both had to keep our voices down if we wanted this plan to work and not draw the attention of the guards I knew were right outside the metal door. And though I was doing a great job at keeping my tone hushed, I had a feeling Jhamal had it worse— having to deal with being assaulted by my feet and not begin to groan out the pain.“Your friend does a better job at kicking than you…” he said in a murky tone.“What?”“Sara yeah? She did fight though, struggling and kicking before the horny sentries would finally take her, satisfying themselves in turns while—”I had not let him finish his statement, my feet bound off the stone floor, heels slamming into Jhamals mouth. Rage settling within me.His head hung low
VALENTINA[UNKNOWN]All around us was chaos, wolves against wolves, most of which seemed to be on Lucean’s side. I spotted a specially large reddish-brown wolf, the fur on its front left leg up to the left side of its face was uniquely covered in black fur. The wolves easily tackled three enemy wolves, his superior size and ire making the fight unfair for his opponents.“Is that—”“Khan, yeah.”“But-but how?”“Your friend followed you, she saw Jafarr knock you out and knew you were definitely in grave danger…”“Sara?” I asked as Lucean carried me in his arms, walking around the ensuing battle and I could barely hear his voice over the growling from the fighting wolves.“Yup, she shifted, running away from the Revolt Pack until she was far away enough. She then mind linked with her mate, Jack, who then brought the information of your danger straight to us… from there it wasn’t hard to track you by scent, and giving the fact they actually wanted us to find you Jayme came up with the ide
VALENTINAPACK OF LOREMy fingers trailed along what was left of the bars before the window sill, feeling it's rough broken edges and the grains of dust that remained on my fingertips until I wiped them away with a cloth. The windows were open, and wind floated through smoothly, grazing my face and tickling my neck as I peered outside.My eyes followed the movement of Sara, who had recently returned and was sought after by Jack. I watched them from the windows not able to make out the words that they were saying but seeing Sara break down into tears at a point and Jack pull her close into a tught hug.Jayme paused to watch from a distance, arms folded across his chest and back facing me. He only turned at the appearance of his Alpha and several other sentries. Lucean stopped to speak to his cousin, whilst the sentries went on their way, his handsome features making me ovulate just watching him speak.My fingers wrapped around the delicate cloth I'd used to clean them, twisting and tur
VALENTINAPACK OF LOREMy eyes found Lucean’s again. He watched silently, arms folded behind his back, expression carefully vacant of any emotion as he refused to allow me to comprehend what he thought of my hesitance to answer.My choice….I felt T'maras’ cloak brush my pants as she walked by me to stand at her nephew's side, squaring her shoulders and inhaling deeply as she looked at me. My mind swirled as I quietly contemplated. Leaving this pack and going in with Khan now could still leave me to certain vulnerabilities as Jafarr’s escape meant the turncoat would mostly likely disclose certain information about the Revolt Pack and about me to Ryker. But it was still obvious that staying in the Pack of Lore was directly staying with the ones related to Ryker.I could feel the councilmen penetrating stares on me as my lips parted and closed as I eventually made my decision. An ache began to form on my head, and I lifted a hand, to rub at my temple, but jolted at the sound of Lucean’s
VALENTINAPACK OF LOREI relaxed into my large bed, the meeting having being concluded shortly after Khan left with Kent and I had thanked Jack gratefully for his help in saving my life before retiring to my bedroom.I lay down for several hours but oddly sleep never came and I could guess I was still recovering from the trauma of having being imprisoned, in that stone cellar with Jhamal, for days. Neither of us had actually slept but most of our time was spent in forced conversations and acceptances of death.Sooner I left the room, walking down to very large parlour below before heading to kitchen where I grabbed a mug, hoping that a good cup of tea would fix my psych."Could not sleep?" Teira's voice startled me, and the cup filled with my tea that I held wavered as I swiftly turned in the window seat of the living room.She wore a long white gown, and her dark long hair fell down her back, out of the tight pony-tail that I had seen it in earlier. Her eyes appeared tired yet alert
ALPHA LUCEANPACK OF LORE"Jayme."My Beta's head turned at my voice, the folder in his hands lowering as he gave me his full attention whilst I stepped into his home office. The scent of peppermint was heavy in the air, and became even stronger when I approached his desk, surveying the mess on it.Various opened folders and documents could be seen, and I eyed the three bowls filled with various mints resting amongst them. A smile twitched my lips as I glanced at Jayme, reminded once again of his extreme delight for mints, something which he worryingly enjoyed since we were children."Good morning." Jayme greeted me and placed the folder onto the desk, circling it to get a coffee pot and lift it in question. I raised a hand, declining, my attention becoming focused on the folder he once held.“So Ryker is alive…” He said for the hundredth time.“Yeah and he’s pissed— what is this about?" I asked, sliding the folder closer to me so I could see it properly. Several curses erupted from J
ALPHA VALENTINAPACK OF LORE[SIX MONTHS LATER]Loud music boomed from the pack mansion. A celebratory occasion for the joining of all lands from the north to the central.Following the end of the war and with Jafarr’s help once he had awoken from his coma, I had regained control over my pack as its rightful heir. All the packs from the north to the central, where Lucean’s pack is situated had formed into a single alliance, each keeping their respective leaders but all functioning under one United Pack Nation.Lucean’s arms wrapped around my stomach, and I nestled my head on his chest.“Never knew you liked staring out the balcony, alone, at the twenty second hour…”“You’re kidding me right… I was on the roof the first time we met!”And he laughed so loud, but only carefully caressing my budged belly.“You really going to keep me guessing?” Lucean asked and I felt his lips on my neck.I smiled warmly. “Evelyn told me it’s a boy and a girl. We are having twins baby.”He was silent for
ALPHA LUCEANMERCURY MOON PACKI only forced myself to all my fours again when my spine had popped back into place.The ferocious growls from my mates wolf stunned and surprised me as her smaller form ravenously attacked my brothers silver wolf.I marveled at her beauty, Valentina had morphed into a grey wolf with white paws and a white tail, having grey along her back with sheening grey eyes. I only lunged forward when Ryker had her on her back, his maw going down upon her and that’s when we collided.‘GO VALENTINA!’ I linked to her as I tumbled over my brothers mass.We were Both back to our feet in no time. Rykers silver gleam raged.‘Brother…’ I linked to him.‘Luci…’ He linked back.‘I know how you feel, I know you feel betrayed—’‘Felt! I felt betrayed! Now I all I feel is rage.’‘We can still put this all behind us! Please Ryker, we are family!’‘Family died when I was abandoned to the hands of a mad man, not even a single act of avengement.’‘Ryker… we don’t have to do this…’
VALENTINAMERCURY MOON PACKI had drifted in and out of consciousness. My eyes blinking open before I would pass out again.I heard footsteps fade in and out from outside the cellar doors but in the confused state of mind that I was in it was hard did me to tell in what I was hearing was even real.When the door cracked open again someone slipped in. They stood just far enough so I couldn’t make our their face. The person drew closer and I flinched when I felt their hand hold my face.“So it is you…” The person said, betraying a hint of doubt.I knew this voice, and not from the cherry times before Ryker killed my parents or from the merry times I’d spent in the pack of Lore. But from another time, a time where I had been in this game scenario; chained to the ceiling by the wrists.“Jhamal?”x x x x xWhen my hands were snapped free I fell to my knees, pain aching through all my muscles.“Where— How— why—”“I fled after your mate had rescued your back then, stayed low with a pack of s
VALENTINAPACK OF LOREI trailed my fingers up and down the hilt of the dagger T'mara had given me earlier today. For the fourth time, I admired it, especially the sharpness of the blade. I had already accidentally pierced the skin of my fingertip after Teira had handed it over, and could see a small cut on my forefinger when I glanced at it.I carefully lifted the dagger up from where it'd been resting on the desk, bringing it close to the fireplace as I continued to look it over; It was beautiful.The red color that decorated the black hilt shone bright under the glow of the flames from the fireplace and I could see that T'mara had put much effort into making it. I felt comforted with it in my hands, and knew it could serve well in protecting me.Walking across the room, I decided to place it carefully into an empty drawer for the time being. Oddly enough, I felt almost vulnerable with it not on my being, and my fingers itched to take it up once more.Evening came fast and the sound
VALENTINAPACK OF LOREThe atmosphere in the woods became almost ominous the further we walked. The voices of the sentries dropped significantly, and a quick look around showed that they were all staring ahead, not particularly at anything, with intense expressions of concentration, which only grew when we came to a halt.The stock-still bodies of the sentries didn't sway in the strength of the wind like mine almost did, and I could see some of the sentries fingers twitching, as if resisting an urge.By then, unease had unfurled in my chest. I glanced at T'mara, and immediately she placed a finger against her lips, the color of her eyes which usually mirrored her son's glazed over, an almost wet look in them. Alarmed, I looked at Lucean, however, he was the picture of calmness.His arms were folded across his wide chest, warm eyes almost languidly looking around us before settling on me. Immediately, he straightened from where he'd been propped against the tree, becoming concerned at
VALENTINAPACK OF LOREMy hand immediately lowered to the pistol in the depth of my coat's large pocket, and I backed towards the car as the sentries moved to stand before Sara and myself, bodies tense and eyes wide with alertness.I could see Arie leaning against the railing of markets wall, arms lifting to fold across her chest as she watched the advancement of the sentries."I recognize you." A male sentry pointed a finger at Henri as he spoke, a sly smile lifting his lips and eyes glittering dangerously. The male was Jayme's height, which was very tall, and his body was lean and well muscled. His blond hair was slicked back and seemed to gleam under the afternoon sun."You're from that Lorean pack," The blond-haired sentry paused a few feet away from the sentries, and he rested a hand against his hip, cocked his head. "You were in a meeting with an Alpha, Lucean I believe, a year ago."Henri said nothing, and tension cracked in the air. My lower back grazed the boot of the vehicle
VALENTINAPACK OF LOREMy eyes fleetingly followed the movement of the door as it opened, and I smiled brightly up at the man who stood behind it; Jack. His expression was grim as he looked upon me, Teira and then Jayme.Jack sighed heavily before stepping aside, gesturing with his head that we enter his home.Immediately I took notice of the strong scent of soup, and my eyes landed on several steaming bowls on a kitchen table, which Sara stood beside."Good day," She called to me, lifting a small spoon and dipping it into one of the bowls. My gaze went to Jack who stood stiffly and almost awkwardly in his living room, his eyes darting between Teira and Jayme, who stood close by me."Good day to you too," I greeted Sara, walking to her and peering down at the bowls. Brown liquid filled them to the brim and I saw several small potatoes and sliced carrots resting in it. Sara immediately dropped her spoon and pushed one of the bowls towards me."Jack made soup for everyone. Would you lik
VALENTINAPACK OF LORE"Is that a pistol?" Sara asked, widening eyes lowering to the weapon in my hand after I stepped outside with her. Her arms were wrapped around her stomach, almost as if she was comforting herself as she continued to stare at the gun.Her face, which had looked distressed even before we had stepped outside, grew even more bleak at the sight of the dark pistol in my right hand."Yes. It is," I licked my lips after the cold weather made them dry and glanced behind Sara to see Jayme walking by. His head lowered in a nod as he caught me watching and I returned it before he walked out of sight, sentries trailing after him.Throughout the week that had passed after I'd had dinner at Clover's home, Jayme and I had begun talking amicably for long periods of time. There was no tension between us, and I at times either found myself being amused by him or impressed by his work-ethic.I looked at Sara. "What did you want to speak to me about?" I asked, knowing that the secon
VALENTINAPACK OF LORE"Are you certain that you don't want this?" I offered Teira a bowl of stew for the second time. She curled her upper lip and eyed the bowl I held up towards her.Teira's arms were folded behind her back, and she stood near the walls of the home, with Henri now by her side.Jayme was casually walking around the room with FredNeok trailing along behind him, and Elle was sitting stiffly in a rocking chair, back straight and eyes piercing as she looked over each individual seated for what seemed like the seventh time since she arrived at the home, which had been ten minutes ago."No thank you. I generally tend to prefer my food being a bit more...raw." Teira flashed a strained smile as she said this, showing her fangs."You ate T'maras’ casserole, though." I pointed out."I wouldn't want to hurt her feelings by refusing.""Do you not care about hurting my feelings when you refuse the generous bowl of stew I took out for you?"Teira's eyes narrowed whilst I smiled in