VENITA:I slowly woke up and immediately noticed a strong, attractive masculine scent that I knew well. The bed felt incredibly soft, like silk, and there was a pleasant smell of strawberries in the air. My head throbbed, similar to a hangover, but I hadn't had any alcohol recently.I took my time, opening my eyes cautiously as the light made my head ache even more. When my vision finally cleared, I realized I wasn't in my own room. This place was larger and elegantly decorated with a more masculine touch.The room was unique and more sophisticated. It showed that someone with a taste for finer things had designed it. As I lay there, trying to make sense of my surroundings, I tried to remember how I had ended up here but my memories failed me. Everything was in fragments, not making sense.The room was filled with an overwhelming masculine scent, a high-end cologne with rich, woody notes and a hint of spice. It clung to the sheets and hung in the air, creating a soothing atmosphere.W
VENITA:Simeon twirled around in the middle of the living room, her eyes wide as she took in the breathtaking view of the city through the tall windows. I joined her, gazing at the sprawling rooftops and bustling streets below. "So... have you two, you know?" she asked with a sly grin.“What?” I had invited Simeon over when I felt myself going crazy from both boredom and overthinking. Hopefully, it sits well with Landon since I didn't clear it with him. “Have you had sex?” I hesitated, considering how much I should reveal to my friend. "No, Simeon." She raised an eyebrow, clearly surprised. "What, girl? You should be pregnant with Sasha's sibling by now. There's no way I'd be in the same space with such a hottie and my panties remain intact." I chuckled at her straightforwardness. "Not everyone is focused on tearing each other's clothes off. Landon is undeniably attractive, but I'm not into flings. Someone as wealthy, powerful, and handsome as Landon Kurt doesn't typically engage
VENITA:"Do you think Taylor Swift is Beyonce?""What? That doesn't make any sense at all.""Exactly. Why would you be talking about aliens when we haven't finished handling issues with humans? Girl, get it together. Get some fuckery if you need it to release emotions.""I'm serious, Simeon. I have been hearing, seeing, and feeling odd things.""Have you been drinking?""That's the thing. No. I hadn't sipped alcohol since the last incident, and Landon looked me in the eyes and said that I had been drinking. This morning, I saw blood on my nails. I know I didn't injure myself or anyone." I had to tell her to ease the craziness that was building up. If I didn't communicate with someone, I might lose it."I think I need to get you a psychiatrist because you're losing it. If Landon says you drank, then you did drink."She had a point. Maybe I drank too much without remembering. Nothing seemed real anymore to me. There was no way my thoughts were sane. "I don't know," I shook my head."You
LANDON:I put my phone away, a rush of anger traveling through me after receiving that infuriating piece of information. How could she so blatantly defy my wishes shortly after I had explained my boundaries to her? Did she not respect my feelings, or was she merely being stubborn?Turning my attention to the man suspended by chains from the ceiling, I inspected his bandages and slapped him across the face, hard. He was clearly in a weakened state, having been injected with a combination of wolfsbane and silver, which left him vulnerable. His arm bore a bandage from an earlier altercation."Now, where were we?" I questioned as I selected a knife from the metal table. Testing its sharpness against the harsh light of the bare bulb, I positioned myself in front of the bound man. His condition had deteriorated significantly. His dissatisfaction over Cross and me ambushing him as he left his boyfriend's house was evident, to say the least."Oh, yes. You were going to tell me who paid you to
LANDON:Moving away from the outside as I matched inside, there were huge white flower arrangements everywhere and silk ribbons tied into bows around each chair. They even put a bunch of white petals all over the damn floor. The ceiling of the place was covered with a miss of the same white flowers and sunflowers. The Dark Knight pack could never go wrong about making a great impression. As I entered, everyone turned to look at us. Many curious eyes followed our group. I had chosen Ashley and Michael with a few members of my pack to join me, and they took their seats in the front row on the right side. We were a small group, just six of us, in contrast to the left side, where the Dark Knight wolves, along with Mirage's family and friends sat. The left side was packed with guests, and all the seats were taken, which made our group seem modest by comparison. There were a total of forty rows, and they were all filled with eager and happy faces. However, one face stood out for its seriou
LANDON:Everyone turned in the direction of the projectors getting wheeled in. To their surprise, my soldiers matched in surrounding the place. The sun had settled and it was nearly dark. There was so much murmuring and grunting. Thronesman was so angry, and his words dripped with irritation. "What's the meaning of this, Landon?" he demanded, his tone laced with frustration. The guests couldn't hide their unease, most have moved to a corner, hurdling up. I maintained my calm conduct, knowing that their concern would soon be addressed. I approached Mirage, reassuring her with a kiss on the cheek. "Don't be frightened. It's nothing serious," I whispered, trying to soothe her nerves so she wouldn't suspect a thing. "L...Landon," she stammered, clearly taken aback by the sudden turn of events, but I had already moved away, joining Cross and preparing for what was to come. Alpha Clay stood alert with his wolves, his posture defensive and menacing. His blazing red eyes, bared fangs, and
LANDON:Thronesman, however, stepped forward, a sly grin playing on his lips. "You've discovered our little plan, Landon. But you see, I had always desired Clay for my daughter. We believe your time has come. You will never be worth anything to me. I'll always see you as a weakling. A scared little boy who was just lucky to have been chosen by the Moon Goddess as an Alpha. You're not fit to be my slave talk more of son-in-law. Packs will mock me for all eternity if I were to make such a choice."I met Thronesman's smug expression with a cold gaze. "It only shows how low-live you are. You think you know me too well?" I grabbed the collar of his suit, effortlessly drawing him closer, "you know nothing. No wonder you supported that whore of a daughter of yours. You want a show of power? I'll give you one." I harshly released him causing him to stagger backward.Before Thronesman could even make another move, I howled them to submission. Not just them but almost all the wolves in there ex
VENITA:The only words Landon said to me when he got back were, "hope you're ready for work. Get prepared, we leave together by five. Aurora will bring my schedule to you. Throughout his return he avoided me like a plague, making sure I didn't run into him for once. I couldn't sleep that night as numerous thoughts flooded my head and heart. It was a silent torture, I couldn't handle anymore. I don't know what I expected of him, but, I needed him to say more. Scream at me. Punch a headboard like he did the first day I came to his house._ _ _ _ _Three in the morning barely came and I was awake getting ready. I had cold feet and jittery emotions. Sasha was still soundly asleep and there was no need to wake her yet so I got myself ready, intentionally taking the stairs numerous times than required just to see if I would run into him. Unfortunately, I didn't. He was out of sight and reach. I haven't craved the attention of anyone until Landon. I missed his communication.I finished at pa