QuirinaIt’s like my body knew that my parents were gone.At four in the morning I was wide awake. And although I was comfortable with Bryce’s arm around me, I found myself unable to remain in bed.I got up and left him alone in my room. I walked down the hall toward Felicity’s room and I listened outside her door, but there is no noise in there so I know she’s okay. My stomach churns and I’m not sure why. Is my gut telling me that something is going to happen?Is it the new responsibility?I don’t know, but I feel unnerved.I walk around the pack house and slowly make my way down the stairs and to the kitchen. The lights are turned off, no one will be in here for awhile. I sigh as I turn the lights on and start on a pot of coffee. I know there’s no chance I’ll fall asleep again so I might as well fully wake up and maybe do some work.As the coffee brews I hear footsteps down the stairs. I lean against the counter and glance up, surprised to see Hiro walk into the room. His eyebrows r
QuirinaI stare at the stranger in front of me. A thousand emotions racing through me because the last thing I want to do is turn away someone that is truly in need. But… I don’t know this woman, I don’t know how many people are hiding behind her.And my parents just left. Doesn’t this all seem just too coincidental?I ask, “Where did you come from?”Her eyebrows furrow deeply as she frowns, obviously annoyed that I even asked instead of just welcoming her into my home. A small child runs out and then clings to her side, the child is caked with mud and sweat and the woman pleads, “Could you please let us in?”My eyes flicker down to the child and up to the woods behind her and I ask, “How many are accompanying you?”A flash of anger goes through her eyes and I take a step back, back into my border, back where if she tried to attack me that she would be crossing our lines. Her eyes flicker to my feet as she took in my movements. She shakes her head, “We’ve heard good things about this
Annabelle Once we’re far enough away from Bryce and his family I turn to see Franklin and he says, “I’ve learned it’s best not to interact with Bryce’s parents.” He led me to the kitchen and offers me a water bottle. He says, “They’re rather intense, don’t you think?” I nod in agreement and take a sip of the drink before asking, “Why do you think they want him to reject Quirina?” “It has to do with the whole ability thing. They must’ve thought you didn’t have one considering they were telling Bryce how great you were.” My nose scrunches up in distaste, I can’t believe they were doing that. It’s ridiculous, how can you keep true mates from one another? That shouldn’t be a thing. Franklin changes topics, ‘How are you enjoying your first day acting as Beta?” I shrug, “It’s been easy. How about you, Gamma?” He chuckles and shakes his head, it causes his light brown curly hair to bounce. He says, “It’s been fine, I’ve been used to the duties. I’ve been tagging along with my dad a lo
BryceTruthfully, I don’t care if my dad tries to take my pack back. I’m with Quirina and it’s up to her where we will be. I just need to know my pack is taken care of and my friends can come with me if that’s what they desire.But… my sister has made a name for herself. Although our world is evolving and Female Alphas are becoming more popular, it is still a big deal for her to have her own pack. She deserves to keep it if that’s what she wants. I haven’t had enough time to talk to her lately about what she wants, I’ve been a bit preoccupied with Quirina. Although, thinking about it, I’m sure she’s been equally as occupied with Tony. But I have no idea what her plans are with the Third Lake Pack and the Oasis Pack. It doesn’t matter though, our father is trying to be a tyrant and I have to do my best to help any way I can to prevent him and my brothers from taking total control.I look to Peyton, she looks deflated and she says, “I’m going to go talk to Tony… we can talk later… okay?
BryceWhat did she do?I don’t know if she made things better or worse.All I know is that my parents sought me out and my dad looked at me and said, “We are heading home. I expect that you will be back at your pack within 24 hours. With or without your mate. However, if you don’t show up, consider your pack gone, and if your mate isn’t with you, then you must reject her.”I frown deeply and my mom gives me a smile and says, “It was lovely seeing you, hon.”They walked away, I assume to go find my sister, and I rush to find Quirina. She’s still in her parents office, she’s rubbing her temples as if she has a migraine and I assume it has to do with my family.I slowly walk in and ask, “Is everything alright?”Her head snaps up, her eyes wide in surprise. I take a seat across from her and ask, “How’d it go with my parents?”Surprisingly, the questions brings a small smile to her face and she says, “Actually, I think it went rather well. We’ve come to an understanding.”I nod my head and
AnnabelleFranklin and I sit in the office as Quirina sits in front of us. She smiles and asks, “So, how is your first day going as a Beta and Gamma?”I give her a small smile, trying to hide my nervousness because honestly, this meeting was so… impromptu. I feel like I did something wrong and that she’s angry with me over it. So, I force a happy face and say, “So far so good! How have you been doing, Alpha?”Quirina gives small smile back to me. She’s hard to read right now, so it’s hard to tell she’s happy with her position or upset over something. Franklin adds on, “It’s been overall an uneventful day. Although, Bryce’s parents are…” Franklin trails off and Quirina raises an eyebrow. He stumbles over his words for a moment and Quirina says, “They’re a piece of work, I’m well aware.”His shoulders relax when he hears that she’s not angry at him for saying something. Instead she leans back and cocks her head as she says, “You know, you both can speak your mind with me. Even if it con
QuirinaI woke up early, it’s not like I had much of a choice. Bryce, Hiro, Peyton, Tony, and I are all flying to the Lake Packs. This is one of those times I’m grateful for how well my parents have done because we have a private plane and it wasn’t a hassle for me to arrange things to do this.As we all get settled on the plane I notice that both Bryce and Peyton seem accustomed to waking up early and are happily talking with one another meanwhile Tony seems annoyed that we’re awake right now. Hiro is quiet, I don’t think it has anything to do with the time of day, but that he’s lost in his own thoughts. I’m not much of an early bird either, at this time I prefer just to observe rather than be an active participant in conversations.Once we’re up in the air, Tony has had enough time to fully wake up and he’s the one to try to drag me into conversation. He asks, “Have you ever visited this way, Rina? Maybe with your parents or something?”Both Peyton and Bryce look at me, curiosity shi
QuirinaBy the time we get back to the pack house, a crowd has gathered. Everyone is dying to get a look at the girl that Bryce has brought back home. Everyone wants to know if I’m their new Luna and if I’m good enough.I keep my head held high and my shoulders back so that I appear confident. Bryce looks over at me and smiles, “You’re looking like a true Luna.”I roll my eyes in response and he chuckles before walking toward the front steps of the pack house. Hiro and Rowan are already out front trying to calm the crowd. A few feet away from Rowan is a young woman with her light brown hair in a messy bun with a toddler at her feet.Without anyone having to tell me, I knew who she was. I walk away from Bryce and over to her and ask, “You’re Rowan’s mate, right?”Her eyes flicker up to meet mine, I can see the sadness in hers from the loss that she recently went through and she nods her head, “Yes, I am. My name is Winnie and I’m the Gamma Female of the pack and this is our daughter Ro
Five Months Later.QuirinaBryce and I officially became the Alpha and Female Alpha of the Moon Stone Pack three months ago. Annabelle and Franklin became our Beta couple, Hiro and Hazel became our Gamma couple, and Rowan and Winnie are enjoying not having as many responsibilities.All the issues we previously had with Hazel completely disappeared when she finally accepted Hiro as her mate. Because when he marked her, he was able to take away her gift. He holds her power and give it back to her if she ever wants it, but she seems thrilled about no longer seeing when people will die.Mom and dad still live at the pack house, but they are enjoying no longer being in charge and getting to fully focus on Felicity. I don’t know if they’ll ever go anywhere without her again because she has struggled with separation anxiety ever since they returned home.My biological parents have come to visit me and to meet the rest of my family. I talk with them at least 3 times a week, they are perfectly
QuirinaBryce, Charlie, and Harper and I headed home after only two days after the fight. There weren’t many survivors left that were a part of the trafficking ring, but there were tons of kids in the school. My parents along with Magnolia and Hendrix are meeting up with other pack leaders and trying to split up the rest of the people appropriately. There will be no more Supernatural Academy and no more trafficking.I mean, we know it’s impossible to completely abolish all trafficking, but we have done our part and this has helped to take down a huge contributor. I’m ready to be back home, the desire to be some place familiar and to unwind after all the recent events. Bryce had marked me, but I still haven’t marked him, it hasn’t felt right. He’s practically buzzing and glowing with some energy he has now. I don’t know exactly what it is, but I know he received some of the powers that I absorbed.I haven’t even discovered everything I absorbed in that moment. I was so desperate to be
BryceThe door opened and we had been expecting more guards or for more prisoners. But now, Phoenix Stone walks into the room.All the guards that had been sitting without a care in the world suddenly stand at attention. I watch in fascination as dark black swirls crawl up Phoenix’s arms and he smirks, “If I were you, I would lock yourself in one of the cages. Or else I’ll make you crumble like the rest of them.”Most of the guards seemed concerned as soon as he said that. Everyone has heard of what Alpha Stone is capable of, and everyone knows that he would do anything for his family and for the legacy he had created. But there’s a couple of guards who doubt him. And one asks, “What do you mean by the rest of them?”Phoenix gives the most wicked smile I’ve ever seen, it’s almost bone-chilling in it’s ruthlessness as he says, “You would not be my first death of day. Now, I will count to five and whoever is out of the cells, well… we’ll get to have some fun.”After that announcement p
QuirinaI think most people would find it odd if I told them that I actually thrive off of chaos. But the moment that I zapped the cameras and everything went down, I took off running. I could hear the whole mansion as it descended into chaos. Everyone complaining, trying to keep guard of their current prisoners, and trying too figure out what the hell happened to me.I can’t help but smirk to myself as I run. I don’t know where I’m going or what exactly I’m doing, but I’ve caused enough chaos that I have time to search without instantly getting caught. I find a stairwell and run down it as fast as my legs can carry me. The first door I see on my right, I open to turn into only to be instantly met by a group of five warriors. I close the door back and take off running back down the stairs, I hear them behind me. Fear is gripping my heart now as I am more panicked than before.I enjoy chaos, but I don’t enjoy the adrenaline that comes with it. It makes me struggle to think clearly and
QuirinaI have to get out. I have to find help. I don’t know what I’m going to do… they’ll figure it out as soon as I leave the mansion and then I’ll be captured before I get anywhere close to the pack borders.My mind is reeling as I rush from one room to the next hopefully getting further from the danger but honestly who knows? I’m running on instinct here.I need to find my family, all of them. Because regardless if we’re blood related or not, we are all family. I try to reach out through the mind link but I huff in frustration as I realize no one is connecting with me.I let out a low grumble and then focus on my surroundings. I haven’t found a single room with a window for me to look outside, I haven’t run into anyone. This is a little too suspicious, wouldn’t there be a lot of people looking for me? My eyes flicker around the room, trying to uncover some answer that I haven’t been able to figure out yet. And my body tenses when I figure out the reason. There’s a camera, it’s sm
QuirinaThe room is too quiet, too cold, too… unnerving.The headmaster looks at me, I’m currently cursing myself for not asking his name. The fact that he knows mine but I don’t know his makes me uneasy. He smiles at me and says, “I don’t know where your parents are, Ms. Stone.”I narrow my eyes at him and spit out, “Liar.”The corner of his mouth twitches up in an amused smirk, like he is enjoying knowing that he is able to get a rise out of me. I want to punch him in the face for it.He gestures towards the chair and says, “Please, take a seat, let us talk like adults.” The way he speaks to me is patronizing, my hands ball up into fists out of frustration. His hazel eyes flicker down to my hands before looking up at me and he says, “I assume you would want to do things properly considering you are about to take the Alpha position. You don’t want to start off with a bad reputation.”I snap at him, “I think you and I both know that my reputation doesn’t matter. It already isn’t in st
BryceI follow behind everyone as we go into the mysterious Supernatural Academy. I’ve heard so much about this place and yet… I don’t know what to think now that I’m here.Quirina is obviously tense and on high alert. She’s towards the front of the group and a small part of me feels uncomfortable with how far apart we are, but I know it’s for the best for her to be towards the front.We come across a mansion like building and Beta Charlie breathes out, “Welcome to the Academy headquarters.”Quirina look to him and looks around, “The headquarters? Not the building where all the students are kept?”He shakes his head no and explains, “This is for staff to live at when they don’t have a rotation at the school. Gives them a chance to be away from the students.”She nods her head, but I notice her deep furrowed brow, something isn’t sitting right with her. It’s moments like these that I wish we had already marked and mated one another because I would love to know what she’s thinking about
QuirinaThe plane ride was quiet, neither Bryce nor I spoke as we flew to my parents. The entire time he held my hand, letting me know that he is here for me if and when I choose to talk.I don’t want to talk. I want to get there now and make sure that they’re okay. When the plane lands Bryce just gives me a tight-lipped smile. I thank the pilot and we get off. Bryce asks me, “So, how do we get there?”I smile softly, “Leave that to me.”At that moment a car pulls up and an older man comes out and says, “A pleasure to see you, Ms. Stone, Mr. Lake.”I nod at the valet and both Bryce and I get in the car and it takes off in the direction I need it to. I know that we will have to walk a bit later, but for now I just lean my head on Bryce’s shoulder and enjoy the ride. He looks out the window, watching as the world passes on around us. I sit up when the valet asks, “Are you here to meet up with the rest of them?”I frown, “Who?”This causes him to frown and he remarks, “The other ones fro
VioletWe’ve been at the Academy for just over a month now.I was right, there was something fishy going on here.They never quit with their antics. All this time, all these years, I thought we had gotten control of the human trafficking, I thought we had ended it! Only to find out that for the most part we did, but for the kids who show potential to be strong they are never put as available for adoption.Quirina was an exception because they couldn’t figure out to control her, but because she was so powerful they thought her brother would be to. So, they kept her brother’s identity from us so that way if he showed potential they would be able to sell him. My fists ball in frustration, I should’ve known. It was too good to be true. But because we found out about it and they found out we found out, now we’re trapped. We’ve been separated for two weeks now, I have no idea what they’ve done to Phoenix, but it makes me worried. Ever since we met, we’ve never been separated for this long.