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QuirinaI ran as fast as my legs would carry me. This trail is quiet, rarely used, and I know it’s a place that I can exert my energy without anyone really watching me. It’s exactly what I want, what I need, a space to be unhinged and not have to worry about anyone reporting back to my parents about how I might be “breaking” or whatever word they would use.I focus on the burning pain in my legs as I run, digging in deeper and relishing in the pain. Pain is the only distraction from my constant racing thoughts and the power that is always ready to come to the surface. Finally, I slow myself down to a stop and check my watch. I only have 20 more minutes before I need to be back at the house to get ready. I breathe in and out, the pain in my legs slowly fading, I’m about to run again when I hear a voice, “Nice to see you again.”I jump from shock, not realizing that I wasn’t alone. I turn and see one of the boys I met while we were greeting people. He’s an upcoming Alpha… Titan? Timmy?
QuirinaThe cold shower shocks my system and ultimately makes me feel refreshed. When I come back out of the shower I see Franklin looking at me with concern shining in his eyes. I rub the back of my neck awkwardly as I say, “I’m sorry.”He shakes his head, “There’s no reason for you to apologize, Q.”I breathe out as I sit on the edge of the bed and his eyes flicker to me and he says, “I told Annabelle you decided to get ready with me. I hope you don’t mind.”I shake my head no, “Of course I don’t mind, Frankie.” I pause as I realize all the stuff I need is in my room. He stands up and says, “Come on, I’ll come with you to your room.”We walk together in silence and he asks, “Who was the person that knew?”“His name is Tony Brooks. Future Alpha of the Oasis Pack… he said he helped take care of me before I was adopted. But then, he’d be like five years older than me or something. Why hasn’t he taken his role yet?”Franklin shrugs, “Different packs do things differently. Maybe his pack
QuirinaI walk into the ballroom where there are at least a hundred people already in attendance. Just the sheer number of people is enough to make me break out in a nervous sweat.It’s easy for me to pick out my friends and family though. I knew what my cousin Franklin was wearing. He wears a charming smile as he talks to a small group of women and there’s two other men that I don’t recognize on either side of him. He seems comfortable, obviously in his element. Like he didn’t need alcohol to help loosen up and behave the way that’s expected of him.Annabelle is already on the dance floor. She wears a pastel purple dress that shimmers and has black details that help outline her figure. Her strawberry blonde hair is pinned up in a nice bun, she wears a black mask and I notice that her eyes appear dark. She must’ve put in colored contacts to help disguise who she is. It’s not every day you see a girl with pale purple eyes.Hazel is wearing a formal romper and sticks out compared to the
QuirinaI clear my throat, my mind racing as I try to figure out how to respond to Bryce… my mate.Mates are supposed to love you no matter what and shouldn’t care about trivial things. But… me having powers that I can’t fully control… that’s not trivial. It’s not trivial at all.I say, “I-I’m nervous. You’re an Alpha.”“So what?” He responds with a small smile, “Do you really care about titles? You’ll be my Luna… and if you’re nervous about that… that’s okay. I’ll be right there with you every step of the way. I have an incredible support system that would all be there to help you.”This makes me even more hesitant. He must have this great life and here I am… about to throw a wrecking ball through it. I say, “I think you might be better off without me, Bryce.”His eyebrows knit together in confusion and he grabs both my hands. “We can do anything together, please, just give me a shot. Don’t do this.”My eyes search his. Those ice blue ones that I originally saw and thought of as hars
AnnabelleThe party is in full swing and the dance floor is full. I’m exhausted. I’ve had fun tonight, but honestly, I wish this party was a few months later. There’s a chance that my mate is in this room, but I wouldn’t recognize him because I haven’t turned 18 yet.I look around and watch as my younger sister, Josephine runs off with our cousins Cameron and Declan. The three of them have been stuck together like glue for as long as I can remember and the boys are fiercely protective over her.So, when another young boy comes and asks her to dance, it doesn’t surprise me that Cameron and Declan watches the two of them like a hawk.Franklin comes to my side and says, “You know, with the way they act you would think that Josephine was their little sister and not their cousin.”I chuckle, “I know, I’ve thought the same thing.”I glance around the room, it’s flooded with people, but for the most part I’ve known where our group has been the entire time, except… I haven’t seen Quirina. Did
QuirinaMy eyes flicker open and I’m immediately greeted by a chipper, “Quirina.”It takes a moment for my eyes to focus on Bryce who is standing across from me with a soft smile on his face. I frown as I feel disoriented and don’t remember exactly what happened last night.The masquerade. Dancing. Coming to the patio. Talking all night… until we fell asleep.He’s my mate. And he hasn’t rejected me… the little voice in my mind quietly adds a ‘yet’. He’s by my side quickly and holds his hand out for me. I take it and he smiles as he says, “This isn’t exactly how I pictured our first night together. But… I really enjoyed just getting to talk to you.”I nod my head in agreement, my mind still swirling as I try to get my bearings. My eyes widen softly as I realize that no one knows where I am. I say, “I need to get inside.”His eyebrows scrunch together and he asks, “Is everything okay?”I nod, “Yeah, it’s just uh, I didn’t tell anyone where I am. What time is it? My family is probably wo
QuirinaI didn’t realize how… suggestive my offer sounded until I’m alone in a closed room with my mate. He must’ve thought that I wanted him up here for sex.How is he going to get changed? We can’t stay in this room all day!Will he be offended if I deny the mating process right now?I’m not ready to have sex. Especially with my parents knowing that we just came up here and they would think about what we’re doing if we spent the entire day alone.My shoulders are incredibly tense and I’ve learned that I don’t hide my emotions as well as I always thought I did because soon, Bryce is chuckling and telling me, “Quirina, we’re not doing anything. Relax some, okay?”I nod and breathe out, “Yeah, okay.”He smiles and walks over to me and rubs his hands up and down my arms in a soothing manner as he says, “Everything’s okay.”I nod again, trying to get his words to really register in my head, but before I can respond, my door bursts open. “Rise and shine sleeping beauty! I can’t wait to he
QuirinaBy the time I got done telling Annabelle everything, there’s a knock at my door and Franklin comes in. He gives me a knowing smile and states, “You met your mate.”I nod with a small smile, “I did. Alpha Bryce Lake.”“Do you believe now that you’re meant to be a leader, Q? Even the moon goddess destined you with an Alpha.”Annabelle frowns as she looks between us, this is normally the kind of conversation that we have in private. But I don’t mind talking about it in front of Annabelle. It makes it all feel more… real I suppose.I say, “I don’t know what’s going to happen. He seems hesitant to move from his pack.”Franklin’s eyebrows raise and he says, “But you can’t give up yours either.”I breathe out and shake my head, “I mean, technically, I could. Felicity has Alpha blood in her veins-”Before I can continue talking Annabelle interrupts, “Felicity is 13 years younger than us, Q. The pack is ready to transition under a new leader, you can’t give that up.”“You guys know I c