I stood at the edge of the forest, my senses heightened by the moon's silvery glow. It was a gibbous moon and it would be full in a few days.The night air was crisp and carried the familiar scent of earth and pine. As a werewolf, my connection to the natural world was stronger than that of an ordinary human. I reveled in the freedom and power it granted me.Blackwood, my home, was a sanctuary for werewolves. Nestled deep within the ancient woods, the town was hidden from prying eyes, shielding its inhabitants from the outside world. Here, the supernatural and human realms coexisted, an intricate balance maintained over generations.Tonight, however, an uneasiness stirred within me. My keen instincts sensed an underlying tension. I couldn't shake the feeling that something was about to disrupt the fragile tranquility we had enjoyed for so long. The forest whispered its secrets, but their meaning remained elusive.I raised my face to the sky, letting the crisp clean air ruffle my midni
The next morning I woke up earlier than normal. The digital alarm clock beside my bed read 6:18 am and I tossed over to the other side.I hadn't been able to sleep a wink. Different thought flitted through my mind. What had uncle Lucian meant by what he said? What was I? Who knew what I was?The fact that I didn't have the answers to these questions made me really upset and I threw the thick duvet off my body in annoyance. Since I knew I wouldn't sleep anymore, I decided to go to the kitchen and make a cup of coffee. I was going to see Alpha Gabriel today and I had to get to his home early before his training began. Sinful thoughts of the alpha threatened to swam my mind but I shut them out. I didn't want to get turned on just thinking of how hard his perfectly chiselled body would feel beneath my fingertips."Get a hold of yourself, Serenity",I chided myself. I slowly made my way to the bathroom and scooped water on my face to clear the drowsiness. I brushed my teeth and took a qui
I gulped and stared into Alpha Gabriel's eyes, pure lust and desire shooting down my body and pooling between my legs. The heat of his body as it rested solidly against mine was delicious and made my knees weak. I wanted to grab his waist and grind against him, and I felt I would go crazy if I didn't."What is happening?",Moon whispered in my mind."You tell me",I whisper back to her."I think we are about to get laid",Moon snickered and I felt another rush of pleasure between my legs. "Alpha Gabriel?",I whispered huskily, wondering why he trapped me against the wall and just stared into my eyes."Serenity",he said softly. The way he called my name with his deep sexy voice was more than I could take. I let out a sound, half gasp, half moan, and forced myself to answer him."Yes?",I whispered."I want you",Alpha Gabriel began, and I felt my heart leap at his words. Did Alpha Gabriel just say he wanted me?However, the disappointment hit me with such full force when he continued what h
I couldn't concentrate on my training. I was always clear headed and focused when it came to morning training, but after the steaming kiss I shared with Alpha Gabriel and the possibility that he might actually have feelings for me in return, I was a disillusioned mess. I needed to think. It didn't help when I saw him step outside and walk towards us, his bare toned body gleaming like a perfectly sculptured god. His eyes met mine and the intensity made me shiver with need. "Move into pairs",he called out, looking away from me finally. I thought he would pair up with me, but I guess that was too much wishful thinking.Alec and Medea had arrived and they waved at me. I smiled and waved back, watching as the other shewolves arrived and began to pair up with the warriors.I wasn't surprised when I saw Declan moving towards me and I smiled as he approached."I guess I get to pair up with you today",he smiled as he stopped in front of me."I'll try to go easy on you",I told him and he lau
Serenity "Strip!"The word was like a command. I remained still, my heart hammering madly with the anticipation of what was to come. Alpha Gabriel's voice echoed repeatedly in my head.'I'm going to spank that nice ass of yours until you plead for mercy'I felt my entire body throbbing with need, the sensitive spot between my legs pulsing and yearning for something. "Did you hear me, Serenity?" Alpha Gabriel's voice caressed my ears and I felt his strong hand grab my waist and pull me backwards until there was just a little space between us. "I said strip. Don't make me repeat myself"I gulped, my lips trembling with desire. He hadn't even touched me yet. He hadn't tried to kiss me. All he said was one word and yet I could feel desire pooling between my legs.I had never felt this way with any man. Even Moon was silent and I could feel her anticipation.Without another word, I slowly raised my hand to the front of my pants and began to untie the lace.I was deliberately slow, drawin
"Who are you?" I demanded boldly, my emerald eyes locked on the red eyes. I didn't dare show fear, in case it turned out to be another rogue werewolf."Come out if you're not a coward," I taunted and sure enough, I heard a twig snap.I took a step backwards, my fists raised and ready to defend myself. Slowly my eyes widened when the stalker stepped out from the shadows.It wasn't a rogue. It was a werewolf, but unlike any I had ever seen. It walked on its hind legs, its eyes glowing eeriely as it regarded me. Strangely enough, I didn't feel any malicious intent from it, but still I didn't lower my guard.I sniffed, trying to catch its scent but I perceived nothing. It was like the creature standing before me was a figment of my imagination."Hello, Serenity," the werewolf spoke.I gasped and retreated hastily. As much as I was surprised and confused about how the werewolf knew my name, I was totally shocked that it spoke to me while in that form. Werewolves couldn't talk while in thei
The human city was bustling with activities. It seemed a carnival was ongoing and we stood by the side of the road, watching as they paraded in their numerous colorful dresses.The sound of drums and trumpets drowned out every sound and we had to shout to each other so we could be heard."It's the eastern festival," Medea yelled into my ear. "What's that?" I yelled back."I read about it once. It's something the humans celebrate once every year," Medea explained."Let's find a place to eat," Alec yelled and propelled us away from the road side.As we hurried through the busy road, I bumped into someone."I'm terribly sorry," I said quickly and looked up at who I bumped into.It was a tall man, with curly brown hair and emerald eyes. Eyes like mine. He smiled at me and mouthed, 'no worries'.My eyes followed him as he smiled charmingly at me and walked away.I couldn't stop staring at him as the distance between us grew and I frowned in annoyance. Apart from Alpha Gabriel, I had never
Alpha GabrielI was heading to the bathroom when my beta hurried towards me. "Alpha," Killian called out and I turned around to face him."What is it?" I asked with a frown. He sounded worried."It's Serenity, Alpha," Killian reported urgently. "What about her?" I demanded, feeling Spirit come alive within me. I hoped something hadn't happened to her"I was watching her like you ordered me to, but them I saw her and her friends heading towards the human city," Killian explained. "I didn't want to follow them without letting you know"I cursed within me. Serenity knew it was prohibited to venture into the human city, unless it was absolutely important. She just had different ways of disobeying me and making me pissed. "Come with me," I instructed Killian and brushed passed him. I grabbed my shirt and pulled it on as I walked towards the forest. "Before they headed towards the human city, did you see her elsewhere?" I asked."I saw her in the forest," Killian said as he tried to kee
SerenityI could feel my strength slowly seeping out as I closed the mind link. I felt a little sense of relief knowing that Alpha Gabriel would find me. I didn't know how he would, but I hoped. I could only hope. The feeling of dizziness took over me again, making me feel limbless and threatening to pull me under. Whatever these human shot into me was slowly pulling me into unconsciousness and I struggled to remain awake. I was still trapped in my wolf form because the fear of shifting into my human form was too great. I couldn't risk being discovered by the humans. I weakly raised my head and examined where I was. I could tell I was in a moving vehicle because once in a while, the cage where I lay shook with the vehicle's movements. Thick chains were wrapped around my fore and hind limbs, preventing me from moving a muscle. There was a tight nuzzle around my mouth, making it impossible for me to make a sound. When did all these happen? The last thing I remember was trying to es
Alpha GabrielI arrived home hours later. After Serenity stormed off in anger, I needed time to think so I went on a run, giving Spirit the opportunity to run wild. I used that opportunity to go round my territory, round the forest surrounding Blackwood, my home. Even with the run, I couldn't think straight. I felt so terrible. The fact that Serenity was hurt because of me made me feel like the worst person on earth. How could I have spoken to her in that manner? A girl I was really crazy about? How could I hurt her that way? Honestly, in a way, I didn't regret what I said. If I wasn't mated to Serenity, I wouldn't want her to reject her mate for me because it would be a terrible thing to do. I didn't own her. "Yet it seems you've used her," Spirit growled at me. I sighed."I didn't mean to treat her that way," I tried to defend myself but Spirit growled at me again. "I tried to warn you to stay away from her. You had no business being with a woman who isn't mated to you yet""I
"Why don't you come in and show me?" I asked in a breathless voice. I couldn't resist him. Staring at his hard toned body alone made my knees weak, and all the resolve I had mustered oozed away like breeze. I watched him step into the water, not bothering to take off his pants. His eyes never left mine as he lowered himself into the flowing water and slowly made his way over to me. I didn't say a word as he stopped before me and lifted a hand to my cheek. "You look angry," Alpha Gabriel observed, staring straight into my eyes. I frowned a bit. How could he tell I was pissed? Was I so easy to read? "Tell me, Serenity. What's bothering you?" I watched him silently as he played with a wet strand of my hair. This was my chance to talk about how I felt and how I wanted him to treat me. But standing before him now, staring into his intense dark eyes, all thoughts disappeared from my head. All I could think of were his hands touching me. "I want you to touch me, Alpha Gabriel," I said
The next few days went past with no incident. Alpha Gabriel kept a close watch on me, and even with all my complaints, he didn't relent. He never let me step out on my own. Two of his warriors always stayed with me wherever I went because I hadn't moved into the mansion yet. That morning, I woke up in a sour mood. My dreams had been filled with memories of the night I was kidnapped. The strange werewolf had appeared to me again, claiming me as his and vowing that we would meet again. It turned my mood sour as I got out of bed. Fortunately, there were no warriors stationed outside my room. It was strange and I wondered what Alpha Gabriel might be up to. I groaned and trudged out of my room. My uncle was in the kitchen preparing breakfast when I entered. "Morning, Uncle Lucian," I mumbled and sat atop the high stool. I rested my elbows on the large table and plopped my chin on my palms. "Morning, honey," Uncle Lucian smiled up at me, then he frowned. "What's got you in a bad mood
The next morning, I trudged towards Alpha Gabriel's mansion. I had shown my uncle the picture and the note before I left and he wanted me to tell the Alpha about it. After what happened the previous night, Uncle Lucian and I agreed on an unspoken decision. We would never keep things from each other. So when I showed him the picture and the note before leaving, I also told him about the note I found when I woke up in the forest."Tell this to Alpha Gabriel," he said, handing the notes back to me. "It is better if he is aware""Do you think it's the same werewolf that kidnapped me?" I asked."I hope it is," Uncle Lucian replied worriedly. "Because if it isn't, this can only mean we have another enemy, one that knows who you are"With a gloomy expression, I left home and headed towards the mansion. I was halfway there when Alec and Medea caught up with me."Serenity," Medea was the first to speak and she stopped in front of me.I looked up at her, waiting for her to continue. I was sti
I was in a state of fury. I couldn't even think straight. All I wanted was to feel my hands squeezing the life out of my uncle. The thought was scary, but that was what I needed at that point.Uncle Lucian didn't try to defend himself. He lay against the wall, holding his side and staring at me with an expression filled with guilt, regret and remorse."Why?" I sobbed, tears spilling down my eyes. "Why didn't you help them? Why?"Uncle Lucian cried with me as he tried to get up from the ground. "Words can't express how regretful I am Serenity," he cried. "Everyday, I blame myself for looking and doing nothing. I will never forgive myself for what I did"I fell to the ground and cried my eyes out. Uncle Lucian crawled over to me and took me in his arms, crying with me. My heart felt so heavy. I let him hold me as we cried for the loss of our loved ones."I regret it, Serenity. I really do. By the time I came back to my senses, it was already too late. I watched him lower you beneath a t
Feeling my anger mount, I crushed the note in my hand and threw it away in annoyance. I was dealing with a lot of things at that moment. Whoever wrote that note clearly wanted to mess with my sanity and I was not going to allow them.If it was the strange werewolf, then he better up his game because I would not allow him mess with me again.With an annoyed grunt, I got to my feet and trudged home. I didn't have the energy to shift, besides, Moon was totally silent, reflecting on our discovery of today. The sky was dark, the moon hidden beneath thick dark clouds. Thunder rumbled in the distance and before I knew it, it began to rain.I didn't bother to find shelter. I let the rain drench me totally as different thoughts racked through my mind. I was like a moving train wreck.By the time I got home, it was almost midnight. I couldn't believe the distance I had covered when I ran off. Uncle Lucian was waiting at the top of the stairs when I arrived home, drenched and dripping.He didn'
SerenityMy eyes slowly opened and I pushed myself up. My body protested with my movements and I felt dizzy and weak. I didn't know why I felt so weak. I hadn't been attacked. I wasn't hurt, yet I felt like my entire body was on fire.I wanted to remain on the bed but after hearing everything Uncle Lucian told Alpha Gabriel about me, I couldn't. My mind was in disarray, my thoughts were scattered. I felt like my entire existence was a lie. I had lived with Uncle Lucian for years, right from a baby to an adult, and yet he still kept the truth about my identity hidden.One question resounded in my head.Why? Why would he do a thing like that? I had every right to know about my parents, and about what kind of strange powers I possessed. The fact that he thought he was protecting me by not telling me was what angered me.I stared at the two of them as they spoke by the window, and then Alpha Gabriel turned his head and stared at me."You're awake," he rushed to the bed and gently lowered
SerenityI raised my hand again, ready to strike the rogues with lightning when suddenly, I felt weak and I collapsed to the ground.The lightning bolts disappeared and the dark sky brightened again, daylight taking over. The full moon disappeared behind the clouds, and the power I felt a moment ago disappeared, leaving me feeling extremely weak.The werewolf, seeing what had happened, walked towards me carefully. He held the side of his stomach, and I could see blood dripping from the wound. The blast from the lightning had wounded him."Your powers are fighting to emerge, even before you come of age," he whispered, keeping a safe distance away from me. I wanted to ask him what he meant, but I felt so weak and limbless. I could barely raise my hand."I shall keep an eye on you, Serenity," he said finally, retreating into the shadows. "We will meet again"I watched him disappear into the forest, his pack of rogues running after him. I tried to get up, but it seemed the strange power