ALLISON.“Hey,” River said sharply. “Don’t say that.”I looked down at Amaris, her tiny chest rising and falling peacefully.“As much as I want to keep things as they are, I don’t think it would be fair for Amaris to grow up without knowing who her biological father is. She deserves to know the truth. What if one day, she asks me the same question Edna did? It wouldn’t be her fault to be curious about her identity. As her mother, it’s my responsibility to give her the truth.”“Just like I told you before. I’ll always be there for the baby as a father figure, no matter what,” Wesley said, his voice gentle.“I know… thank you.”Mason stepped closer, his silver eyes determined.“Look, I’m not going anywhere, even if some stupid test says I’m not her father. I’m here to stay,” he declared with finality as if I could not argue with it.He’s really bossy and goodness, I was starting to love it.My attention shifted when Daniel took my hand and pressed my palm to his cheek.“Promise me you w
ALLISON.“River?” I called softly.He jolted awake. He squinted his dark eyes against the light. He yawned and then focused on me, his expression shifting from confusion to a lazy smirk.“Did you ditch them in the kitchen again?” I teased.“I helped chop some onions before I bailed,” he replied, stretching.I chuckled. “Why are you hiding out here?”River’s attention shifted to Amaris, his fingers lightly brushing her hand.“This is the most unboring boring place that this house can offer,” he said in a lazy tone.“Oh, yeah. I forgot you’re a nerd,” I shot back with a grin.He smirked, turning to Amaris.“Amaris, your mom is being mean to me. Can you scold her for me? Maybe make her change your diapers in the middle of the night?”“Sorry, but my daughter is on my side,” I said, crossing my arms.“We’ll see how long that lasts once she’s old enough to accept my bribery,” he retorted.I snorted at that. I shook my head and that’s when I noticed the books laid out in front of him. They l
ALLISON.The third morning of physical therapy with Venice turned out better than I had expected. My legs, which had been weak and wobbly, now felt almost completely normal. I almost could not remember the muscle pains that I felt the first day I woke up, and I had to admit, I felt like I could run laps around the pack if I wanted. Damn, it’s been a while since I last felt this alive!“You’re a miracle, Allison. At this point, I don’t know if I should be scared or impressed,” Venice said, her voice a mixture of awe and disbelief.I grinned as I flexed my ankle, still in awe at how easily it moved now.“I feel better than ever, and that’s all thanks to you. You’re incredible, Venice,” I said with a smile.She shook her head. She was staring at me like I was some kind of phenomenon.“I’ve never had a patient recover this fast. Maybe you’re special,” she muttered.I laughed it off. Special was too much of a fancy word for me.“I’m just lucky, I guess. Or maybe you’re just that good,” I r
ALLISON.The next few days passed in a blur. My sessions with Venice continued, and by the fourth day, I felt like a new person. Literally. I’ve never felt this strong in like years.“You’re practically fully recovered!” Venice exclaimed, her eyes wide with amazement.“Thank you,” I said, feeling genuinely grateful.“Oh, you should thank your magical body. I know you’re tired of hearing me say this but I’ve never seen anything like this! I’ve been doing this for years, and I’ve never seen a recovery like this,” she said.I laughed and patted her shoulder.“Well, seeing how you’re doing well now, my job is actually over. But I’ll still stay for a few days just to further monitor your condition to be sure,” she added.“Yeah, that’s a good idea. You should stay until Amaris’ one-month party.”“I wouldn’t miss it,” she said with a smile.On the morning of the fifth day, I sat in the garden with Quinn, Emily, and Venice while Edna played peekaboo with Amaris.Quinn leaned back in her chair
ALLISON.The air was thick with tension and I could almost hear the raging thoughts in their heads as they watched me trace the white envelope with my trembling fingers. Suddenly, the huge living room felt too small for the six of us.“Allison, if you’re not ready to do this, we can do it later… or whenever you feel like it,” Wesley urged.He probably noticed the obvious worry in my eyes. Well, I knew that the result of the DNA test would come up today. And I thought I had prepared myself for it but somehow, holding the envelope with my own hands made it seem too real.Am I really ready for the truth?I looked at each one of them: Wesley, Mason, Liam, River, and Daniel; all of them shared the same serious expression. What am I doing? It should not matter whether I was ready or not. This wasn’t for me. It was for Amaris, so regardless of what I felt, I should do it for her.“I’m okay. Let’s do this,” I declared.I slowly ripped the seal on the envelope and slowly opened it. The room fe
ALLISON.Daniel snickered, a flicker of playfulness in his eyes. “I guess I just got lucky.”He carefully walked over to the crib and leaned down, his hands steady as he placed her inside. He adjusted the blanket around her, tucking it under her tiny arms.“I guess she’ll be able to sleep well now,” I said softly, leaning over the crib to get a better look at her.Daniel nodded, his eyes fixed on Amaris. “She’s beautiful. I still can’t believe she’s mine.”I tilted my head, studying her delicate features. “You know, I read somewhere that babies’ eyes are usually bluish-gray when they’re born, but they change as they grow. I think hers are starting to turn amber.”Daniel’s gaze snapped to me, his eyes wide with quiet wonder. I smiled and nodded, pointing gently at her face.“You can check tomorrow morning when she’s awake. She’s bound to have beautiful eyes.”He leaned closer, a smile spreading across his face when he realized what I meant.“Amber… just like mine,” he murmured, his voi
ALLISON.When lunch was finally ready, the dining table was filled with platters of food. I made sure to prepare each one with so much love and meticulousness that Quinn whined about me being such a perfectionist. Well, it was the first time that I was cooking for them. Of course, I’ll make sure that it will turn out great. The smell alone was enough to make my stomach growl, but I was more excited to see the guys’ reactions.The front door opened, and the Alphas filed in, their chatter filling the house as they dropped their shopping bags near the entrance. They made a beeline for the dining room and Liam froze in his tracks when he saw the spread, the other guys had the same reaction.“Holy—did you make all this?” Liam asked, his amber eyes wide with surprise.I grinned, fastening Amaris into her stroller before standing up.“Quinn, Emily, and Venice helped, but… yeah. Most of it’s me.”Venice waved a hand dismissively. “Don’t be modest. You did all the heavy lifting.”Wesley leaned
ALLISON.I turned my eyes back at Daniel and Sam and in that instant, it happened.A loud explosion tore through the exact spot where the shadow had been moments ago. The sheer force of it rattled the earth beneath my feet. The blast sent Daniel and Sam hurtling through the air like ragdolls, their bodies colliding with the ground in sickening thuds.“Oh my—” I choked on my breath as the powerful shockwave rolled outward, slamming into me with enough force to almost knock me off balance. Amaris began crying and I screamed, my instincts taking over as I turned my body to shield my daughter from the impact.“What was that?!” I heard Quinn’s shocked voice somewhere.“ALLISON!” Liam’s voice cut through the chaos, and suddenly his arms were around me, steadying me as I swayed on my feet.“What the hell—” Mason’s voice rang out from somewhere behind me.The ground was still shaking a bit and the pretty flower arrangements for Amaris’ party were now scattered to the ground, withered as the p
ALLISON.“Yes,” I answered breathily.Wesley didn’t waste any more time and pushed his cock inside my mouth. I whimpered around his girth as Daniel’s pace grew faster. The bed shook as he pounded on pussy. He pulled his member out until only the tip remained before plunging it back inside, balls deep.“Uhhmm!” I moaned deliriously as Wesley did the same with my mouth. He grabbed my hair while slid his cock in and out of my lips, using my mouth as his own pleasure toy. I loved it so much, how they used my body to feel good and at the same time, making sure that I would get the best pleasure of my life.Daniel growled as his tempo grew faster, his thumb rubbing on my clit while pistoning his member into my folds in frantic thrusts. On my side, River was still using my hand to jack himself off, making me lose my mind.My body tingled with unbearable pleasure. I screamed around Wesley’s cock as I felt another mind-blowing orgasm ripping all over my body. I tensed, my toes curling as I cam
ALLISON.By the time we returned home, I was tired. I barely had time to process everything before Emily greeted us at the door.“Amaris is already asleep. She spent the entire evening doing a SpongeBob marathon,” she informed me with a small smile.Wesley clapped his hand.“I knew she’d grow up loving cartoons. I should’ve bought her that SpongeBob onesie when I had the chance,” he said.“You still haven’t let that go?” River shook his head.I smiled at their banter before turning to Emily. “Thanks for watching her. I owe you one.”She waved a hand.“Nah, just make sure to invite me over for dinner next time.” She winked and made her way out, leaving me alone with my five men.Moments later, I found myself submerged in warm, soapy water. Daniel worked shampoo into my hair, his fingers massaging my scalp, while Wesley soaped my right leg gently.“You did great today,” Wesley said.I smiled, leaning into the sensation of River gently scrubbing my back.“I didn’t do much. I just accepte
ALLISON.Later, we went back to our old house to eat some lunch. Liam stood by the stove, his sleeves rolled up while he was cooking. Meanwhile, Amaris was sitting on the kitchen stool while playing with her doll. She swung her legs while watching Liam stir some vegetables.“Daddy Li, I want waffles!” she announced.Liam paused, his green eyes widening slightly as he turned to face her.“You want waffles for lunch?” He glanced at me, silently asking if this was okay.I leaned down and kissed Amaris on the cheek before ruffling her soft curls.“Why don’t you try eating some veggies for a change, Ami?” I asked.She scrunched up her nose and stuck her tongue out. “Yuck!”Liam snickered, clearly amused. “Alright, alright. I’ll make you some waffles.” Then, he turned to me with a smirk and winked. “I’ll just add some fruits to make it… uh, healthy?”I sighed, pressing a hand to my face.“She totally takes after me,” I sighed.Daniel chuckled from across the kitchen, nodding as he looked at
ALLISON.Somehow, I was reminded again of the question our father asked us in that fateful day at the river…“What are you willing to do for the person you love?”As I stared at the stones and wooden cross that marked his grave, I found myself smiling because after everything, after the battles, the sacrifices, the loss, and the victories… I knew my answer had remained the same.“I did everything I could for love, Dad,” I whispered, gently laying down a bouquet of yellow tulips, his favorite.Beside me, Sullivan knelt and did the same, only his bouquet was of amaryllis flowers which was our mom’s favorite. He stayed silent for a moment, his fingers brushing against the wood of the cross, before he exhaled deeply.It has been two years since the war ended. The bloody battle that tore through the Outworld, leaving scars on both the land and the people. It took time, so much time to rebuild everything that has been broken. Many people died, but a lot of them survived. Still, it didn’t me
ALLISON.“Allison, stop!”Somewhere, I could hear distant voices, calling me. But the rage I was feeling inside was louder than anything I have ever heard before. So, I didn’t stop. My flames grew hotter as my anger.“Allison!”Then, suddenly, I felt an arm around me, wrapping me, pulling me. At first, it wasn’t enough to stop me. But another pair of arms latched around me, forcing to stop. There were too many of them, strong big arms that wrapped in a tight embrace. I shrieked. I struggled, clawed, lashed out. But they didn’t let go. They held on, even as my fire burned them.Then I heard their voices growing louder and louder…“It’s okay, Allison. We’re here.” Daniel.“Come back to us.” Liam.“You did it, baby. It’s over.” River.“You’re safe now.” Mason.“We love you, Allison. Please.” Wesley.Their names rang in my mind as they continued to whisper soft words in my ear.“Allison…”The word sliced through my rage like a silver bullet. I gasped as reality crashed back into me. The f
ALLISON.Quinn was already there, clutching Sullivan’s twitching form, tears streaming down her face. Celestine ignored me. She took a slow step forward, tilting her head as if considering something.“He is at my mercy now. And I can make this agony last for as long as I want.” Her lips curled into a ruthless grin.She lifted her hand and curled her fingers into a fist, tugging to some invisible strings in the air. Sullivan screamed. His body arched, his hands clutching at his chest as if something were ripping him apart from the inside. It broke me to see him like this.Quinn sobbed, tightening her hold on him. “Stop it! Please, stop!”But Celestine wasn’t done. She turned her piercing gaze to me.“Come with me, Allison. Do that, and I will end his suffering.” Her voice was almost gentle now, coaxing.I shook my head, my entire body trembling. I wanted to believe her. I wanted to believe that I could save him. For the past few days, that was what I have been clinging to. I thought I
ALLISON.Quinn lunged, his massive paws slamming into Sullivan’s chest, forcing him to the ground. The impact shook the earth, but Sullivan barely reacted. He was stunned for a moment as he stared at his mate’s eyes.Quinn snarled, fangs bared, but I could feel the sorrow beneath his aggression. He didn’t want to fight Sullivan—his mate—but he had no choice.Sullivan let out a guttural growl and shoved Quinn off him with brute force. The sheer power of it sent Quinn skidding across the dirt, his claws digging into the earth to stop himself. But before he could recover, Sullivan was already back on his feet, his blazing eyes locking onto me.Then he charged.Faster than I’d ever seen him move before.But this time, he wasn’t alone.A blur of silver, black, and gold streaked across my vision as Mason, Liam, River, and Wesley—still in their wolf forms—slammed into Sullivan. Their combined force sent him crashing into a tree, the impact splintering the trunk with a deafening crack.The ba
ALLISON.A choked gasp left my lips, and I clamped my hand over my mouth. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. Four dozen bodies lay strewn across the ground, their forms twisted in agony. Their skin was scorched, blackened as if burned from the inside out. My breath caught in my throat. There was only one person who could have done this.I swallowed hard, dreading what I would see when I looked up. And then, I saw him.Sullivan. My brother.He sat in the middle of the carnage, legs crossed as if waiting for us. His shoulders were hunched, his head bowed. But he wasn’t alone. Standing beside him, smiling wickedly, was Celestine.“You finally made it here. I almost got bored waiting for you,” Celestine said in her usual sickly-sweet voice.“What have you done?!” I growled in fury.“Ask your brother. He was the one who did the dirty work,” Celestine shot back.Sullivan’s face darkened. His expression was a mixture of anger, grief, and guilt. He looked as if he still couldn’t comprehend
ALLISON.Then Mason’s wolf form crashed into him, teeth sinking into the vampire’s throat. Blood sprayed as he tossed the limp body aside and ran faster.“Mason!” I was relieved that he took care of that last minute.Just when I thought that we could finally escape, Valentina’s figure emerged from one of the trees.“You didn’t really thought you could get away, right?” she mocked.Fuck!She ran alongside us, eyes gleaming in the dark. Mason tried to attack her but she just snappily avoided every attack as she kept up our pace. Her crimson eyes drifted to me.“You’re making a mistake by running away, Allison. You shouldn’t escape your destiny,” she said while running to my right side to avert Mason’s attack. Daniel ran to the opposite direction to keep our distance from her.“Fuck off!” I yelled at her, clutching the wooden stake in my hand.“You don’t realize what you are, Allison,” she muttered again.I tightened my grip on Amaris. “And what’s that?”“The key to absolute immortality!