The clock by the bedside table rang out of the blues, sending chills down my spine. I flew awake, panting with bated breath. My eyes darted around in search of the culprit. There was nothing in sight.I was stunned and couldn't believe my eyes. My hand rested on my chest as I tried to calm my throbbing nerves. My heart was still thumping heavily against my chest and it felt like it was going to explode the next minute.It clicked just at that moment as my gaze rested on the clock on the other side of the bed where Scott lay.My eyes bulged and I couldn't control the spark that was sizzling through me. A strong feeling of disbelief sank deep in me.How did I get onto the bed? I had Renmen lying on the sofa opposite me. It made no sense and how could I wrap my hands around it?Every bit of me wanted to return to the sofa before Scott woke up. The last thing I want is a lecture from him.He would go on to remind me of how we were only together for the child in me and all. I wasn't ready
I couldn't make sense of what was going on before me. Why was Anna acting that way with the knife in her hand? My heart was thumping against my chest and it felt like it was going to explode anytime soon."Stop it at once, Anna! Whatever games you are playing, I don't like them, and I want you to put an outright end to them," I said in a low whispering voice as I recoiled. She didn't seem to heed me as she continued to be near me.I retreated further and further until there was nowhere else to run to.My mind began to race. I thought of what to do but nothing came to mind. I couldn't wrap my hands around it, despite how hard I tried.My eyes sauntered around and I soon found an object to defend myself with. I yanked it at once, clutching it with all my mind.I held it above my head and was going to bring it down on her when she suddenly burst into laughter. Confusion got the better of me as I fixed a long, questioning look at me.She continued to laugh, making me wonder if she was in
I was panting with bated breath by the time I got out of the bathroom. I was exhausted and couldn't understand why Scott managed such strength. The way he held me and continued to thrust at me left me euphoric.The way he went in and out gave me goosebumps as well. A bright smile formed on my face as I got dressed and was about to leave the room.I stole a glance at Scott and could see he had his head buried in his work again. I took a deep breath, muttered some words to him and then darted out of the room.Anna was waiting for me in the living room already. Her lips pouted awkwardly. Her hands were also clasped together. I didn't need her to tell me why she was standing that way."I'm sorry I took time getting here; I was trying to finish up something." I said this as I fiddled with my hands."Oh, you don't need to explain. I totally understand," she winked at me, causing me to blush and then we went out of the house to where the driver was waiting for us.For the second time since I
I was dumbfounded and couldn't hide the shock that was on my face. I raised my head to Anna, who was as shocked as I was.What's going on here? I don't seem to understand.Anna placed her hand on her chest, gesturing to me to calm down. I took a deep breath, even though it was impossible for me to calm myself."What's going on here and what makes you think you can speak in such an unruly manner?" She asked in a loud voice but the noise from the people drowned out hers.Realizing it wasn't going to work that way, she rose to her feet with grace and elegance and walked to the podium, where the organizer stood. She had a fierce grimace and looked quite unfriendly. I saw her mutter some inchorent words to the organizer, who immediately handed the microphone to her.She cleared her throat dramatically, took a deep breath and began to speak."What's going on here and what makes you think you can speak to the Luna of this great pack in such an unfriendly manner?""What Luna? She isn't our Lu
I felt a rare kind of connection with Emma and couldn't allow any harm to befall her. She was like the sister I never had and I thought she was cool and very reserved, unlike all other girls.I took a deep breath as I stood on the podium in front of all those crowds. They had various expressions on their faces but I didn't give a damn about them or what was running through their minds.In a slow manner, I turned my head towards Emma, who sat still, looking more tense than ever. My face widened as I broke into a bright smile that revealed my wide dentures."Good day, everyone," I began and then continued without pausing to catch my breath.The people remained silent, their eyes fixed on me. They looked so calm and reserved, with their entire attention on what I was saying."So what do you want us to do? We cannot have someone like her as our Luna. It has been a tradition of ours for decades and decades for the Luna of the pack to come from our pack and not from somewhere else. This is
I was exhausted after sitting still in a single position for over an hour. My ass hurt and it felt like it had been glued to a frying pan.I rose to my feet, my eyes flickering around my bedroom like I was searching for something.Perhaps if Emma hadn't told me she was heading out, then it would have been a perfect reason for me to look out.I squinted as your bright light shone right into my eyes. It wasn't a part of me and on most occasions, I make sure to keep the lights out.Thirsty and hungry, my belly made a loud rumbling sound. My hand fell on my belly as I arose to my feet.Goodness gracious! A sigh of relief escaped from my lips with my hands outstretched.My feet glided against the cold tiled floor until I was out of the room. All was still and quiet, leaving me confused."Where could they have gone?" I said it in a loud voice as I descended the stairs. All that could be heard was the ticking sound of the wall clock hanging above my head.It suddenly snapped into me as I ran
Tick! Tock! Tick!The hanging wall clock in front of me kept ticking away without stopping. At that lowest point, anxiety could have been my middle name.Despite my having done nothing to deserve it, the pack's members still had a deep-seated animosity toward me. I had only just gotten there and I have tried everything in my power to be a good person but it just wasn't good enough for them.The people are the square, and the elders are Scott and his mother. Frustrated, I let out a loud gasp.The elders' cold, unblinking gaze chilled me to the bone as they talked.As they spoke, I felt a cold chill run down my spine, and all I wanted to do was get away from them. Their statements scared me and brought back memories of my stepfather's abusive treatment of me.Anna tried to argue on my behalf numerous times, but no one would listen."The Luna rites have to be carried out by her and that is the only time we can accept her as the Luna of the pack," they declared in a booming voice. There b
I raised my hand to my chin, pretending not to have seen the duo who walked in. Mother continued to speak to them like she always does. I shrugged my shoulders with indifference as I stared at my phone screen.Without warning, I heard a loud crash and I immediately raised my head. I was stunned at what greeted my eyes. I flew to my feet with immediate alacrity and rushed forward."What happened to her? Why did she fall?" I asked in a low, still voice as I kneeled beside her. Every part of me was hurting and I desperately wanted to know what happened to her.Anna shook all over with fear, fiddling incessantly with her hands. I raised my head to her, irritated at how clumsy she was acting. I wanted to yell at her but I maintained composure."What's wrong with you? Why can't you speak?" I snapped when I could hold it no longer.She took a deep breath, her eyes flickering uncontrollably. "I have no idea. She never complained about anything to me," she uttered.I ran my hands through my ha