ALLISON."Feisty little thing, aren’t you?" he sneered, his voice muffled through his mask."B-Bastard!""You still got some spunk left on you, little wolf?" he taunted.His expression was covered by a mask but I could feel that he was mocking me behind that metal face.Anger surged within me. I spat at him, the saliva splattering on the glossy surface of his mask. His bloodshot eyes behind the slits narrowed in rage."What a stubborn brat," he growled, grabbing a fistful of my hair and yanking my head back. I winced but refused to cry out. "I’d kill you right here if I could."The voice sent a shiver down my spine. It was familiar, hauntingly so. But I couldn’t place it. Strange. It felt like I had heard that voice before...Before I could think on it, a pained shout drew my attention."Let go of me, you skanks!" Quinn's weakened voice echoed in the chaotic hell we were in.Her frail body was being dragged by two of the hooded attackers, her once vibrant eyes looked hollow and sunken
ALLISON.In the midst of my panic, a pair of strong arms wrapped around me, pulling me close. I gasped, and I almost offered a punch if I didn’t soon recognize his scent, Liam. He was already in his human form and I could vaguely see his silhouette through the thick smoke. He didn’t say a word. He didn’t need to. His grip was firm but careful as he pressed me against his chest, shielding me as the smoke swirled around us.I was surprised at our sheer proximity but a part of me was thankful that he was there. The thought that he immediately went to find me in the pile of smoke made me feel strangely good.By the time the smoke cleared, the attackers were gone. All of them, vanished like ghosts. I blinked, trying to process what had just happened. Damn it, they just escaped! I bald my hand into a fist, angry that the masked devils dipped before we could make them all pay. I looked around me to see if I would find any clues or trails they had left behind but my thoughts screeched to a ha
ALLISON.He made it out alive! River and his men… oh goddess, I thought it would be too late to save them but it turns out River was stronger than I thought. Damn, of course he was! The man was a warlock and an Alpha. A part of me wondered if I worried about him for nothing. Still, I was relieved to see him well and donning his usual bored expression.I wish Liam was as thrilled as I am though. The Bloodhound’s brows furrowed as soon as River strode into the mansion. Suddenly, every single conversation in the room died. Even the Liam’s men around us who were rushing my unconscious pack mates inside suddenly moved in hushed movement when they noticed the presence of another Alpha inside. Behind River were Hudson, Victor, and Marcus, their faces etched with exhaustion and streaked with blood and grime. Each of them looked like they had just walked out of a battlefield and I guess they did. Those rogues were really persistent.Without a word, River swung his arm forward and hurled the se
ALLISON.He strode toward me, ignoring all the curious eyes around us or the fact that River and Liam look equally shocked to see him here. Daniel’s eyes were all mine as he raised his arms, about to pull me into a hug when Liam stepped forward, blocking his way like a steel wall.“What do you think you’re doing?” Liam’s voice was low and menacing, his green eyes narrowing into slits.River let out a long, exaggerated sigh. “What’s he doing here, Allison? I’ve got enough pricks to deal with today.”Daniel stopped short, his gaze flicking to Liam and River as if noticing them for the first time. The usual softness on his face quickly melted into a cold expression. Damn, I didn’t know he was capable of looking so intimidating.“I’m here for Allison,” he answered, his voice firm.River scoffed. “No shit.”Daniel’s gaze shifted to River, and the chill in his expression deepened. It was unsettling to see the warm and kind Daniel I remembered replaced by someone so cold. His eyes swept over
ALLISON.“Yes. Edna told me that the people who had attacked their pack were wearing strange masks made of metal. I’ve been investigating about them ever since. That’s how I ended up here two weeks ago. I’ve been investigating the nearby places and states and when I heard about a human town near your pack that was attacked roughly two weeks ago, I thought it matched the pattern of their other attacks.”I blinked at him, trying to process everything. He was talking about the brutal attack that made Quinn consider to create an alliance with the Moonstone pack. She was worried that our pack would be the next target and she was right all along.“So, now you’re here because…”“I had a hunch the Flower Moon Pack would be their next target.”“That makes sense, but how exactly did you know that the attack would be today?” I probed.Daniel looked around, eyeing the curious gazes of the people around us. I haven’t noticed that Liam’s men and some of my packmates had been listening to our conver
ALLISON.No one in the room reacted to that. They were all looking at me, even the three Alphas who have been bickering since they met were oddly quiet, their eyes remained on me. I bit my lips and decided to ask the question that I’ve been dreading.“I-Is my baby okay? This is the second time that I’ve bled like this. Did something happen to my baby?”Lena draped her palm over my stomach and briefly closed her eyes, as if feeling my baby’s presence with her touch. When she opened her eyes, she shook her head which only made me more nervous.“I-Is there something wrong? Did I lose the baby?” I asked, anxious.“The child is okay,” Lena confirmed.Oh, thank goddess!A shaky laugh escaped my throat. River leaned over and planted a kiss on my forehead. Liam collapsed on a nearby chair, his fingers raking over his hair while Daniel took a deep breath and put his hands on his hips.“But you need to have a proper rest, after this. A Lycan pregnancy can be dangerous if the mother’s body is st
ALLISON."Gamma?" Anna's voice was hesitant, her gaze darting to the three Alphas standing near the doorway.I gave her a small, reassuring smile, though my heart felt heavy. "Give me a moment, Anna."She hesitated but eventually nodded, quietly shutting the door behind her. Now it was just me and them; Daniel, Liam, and River. Their expressions ranged from calm and controlled to downright irritated, their Alpha auras pressing down on me like an invisible weight.Taking a deep breath, I squared my shoulders and faced them. "I’ll say this again, I’m keeping this baby. There’s no argument in that. But that doesn’t mean any of you are obligated to take responsibility. I didn’t ask for this, and I don’t expect anything from any of you.”Daniel started to speak, but I quickly held up a hand to silence him. I wasn’t done."I just want to keep the baby safe and healthy. That’s all that matters to me right now. Once I give birth, we can figure out who the father is, if it even matters by then
ALLISON.Tears welled in her bloodshot eyes as she pulled me into an embrace. “You’re such a stubborn girl, and for that… I’m grateful. Thank you, Allison.”I returned her hug. It felt so good to be home again and to finally give Quinn exactly what I had promised her. After that, I hastily wiped my tears away and let River do his job.River stepped forward, handing her a small dagger to Quinn. "Take this. You’ll need to cut yourself. Your family was cursed by a Crimson Witch. Their curses are laid with blood, and only blood can break them." he explained.Quinn took the dagger without any hesitation. With her frail hands, she sliced her wrist, letting her blood drip onto the pulsing fragment. Then, I watched as River began chanting some incantations, his voice deep and resonant:“Flames of the ancient, burn the night,Undo the curse, restore the light.By blood and fire, the bond is broken,The dragon’s will, the words are spoken.”Quinn convulsed on the bed, her mouth open in a silent
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!