As I continue to talk to Jayden, trying to push aside my unease and the thought of Jacob, a flicker of movement in the crowd catches my eye. At first, I dismiss it as another trick of my imagination, but then I see him again—Jacob, unmistakably present at the party.My heart leaps into my throat as I watch him move through the crowd, his gaze still locked onto mine. There's no mistaking it; he's here, and my mind is racing with questions. How did he get in? Why is he here? What does he want?I glance at Jayden, who is still engaged in our conversation, completely unaware of the turmoil brewing inside me. I need to find out why Jacob is here. It's not safe for him to be here among other werewolves. But I can't just abandon Jayden. It would raise too many questions."I have to use the lady's room, Jayden. Do you mind finding me something to drink?" I ask.He nods understandingly, and as I turn away, I can't help but feel guilty for leaving my mate so abruptly.I make my way through the
It's my brother Adrien, standing in front of us with his mouth wide open. "Have you lost your mind?" he snaps. "Do you have any idea what kind of trouble you can get into? I knew something like this would happen when you two met. You know how much our family is against humans and yet you decide to go ahead and kiss him? Have you ever thought about the consequences of your actions?"Adrien's words sting, but I stand my ground. I look right at Jacob and grasp his hand firmly in mine."This might be hard for you to understand, but I do care about what happens to me," I tell Adrien, squeezing Jacob's hand tightly as if silently asking for reassurance. "I've been aware of the risks this might bring us ever since I decided to get close to Jacob. But it's worth it for me because he makes me happy."Jacob tightens his grip around my hand and smiles down at me, then he looks at Adrien. "I like her a lot too and I want to be with her," he says determindedly."You have no place in our world, hum
"A human!?" my father, Alpha Xavier, roars.He Rises from his seat at the long wooden table. I can smell the anger rolling off him in waves; I know what is about to happen and wince. "You promised you won't get mad at me," I whine pathetically."When you said you want to be with someone other than your mate, I didn't expect you to say a fucking human," he growls.I look in shame. "What's so bad about them anyway? They look just like us!" I say. Well, other than the fact that we can turn into wolves.Alpha Xavier lets out a low growl. I brace myself for the worst. "Humans are weak," he snarls, "They're fragile, easily breakable. And they don't understand us. They fear us."I bite my lip, trying to contain my frustration. I've heard this all before. "But Dad, he's different. He's not like other humans. He's strong, and he understands me."Alpha Xavier takes a step closer, his eyes boring into mine. "You think you know him, but you don't. You're blinded by your feelings, and it's cloudin
My heart breaks at the sight of him and I can feel the tears welling up in my eyes. I move towards Jacob, unsure of what to do. Wait...what am I so worried about? My blood has healing powers!I take a deep breath and place both my hands on his chest. Closing my eyes, I slice my wrist and pour my blood into his mouth."Please, work," I whisper.In a matter of seconds, I can see Jacob returning to life, his eyes fluttering and his breathing becoming deeper. He opens his beautiful eyes and looks at me in confusion."I'm so sorry," I say."You guys take the whole mate thing really seriously, huh?" Jacob asks, still groggy from all the blood loss.I nod and give him a small smile. "Yeah, we do," I reply.Jacob sits up, grimacing at the pain coursing through his body. "Where is Jayden?" he asks, looking around in confusion."He is gone. I had to fight him off," I say softly, holding onto his hand.Jacob smiled weakly. "Ah, you saved me again. My hero."A chuckle escapes my lips. I am tryin
The minutes stretch on, and I stand there with my heart in my throat, waiting impatiently. As I wait, I can hear faint noises coming from the woods - the sound of feet pounding against the ground, as well as loud grunts and yells as Adrian and Jacob compete in their race.There is no way Jacob can win this, I think to myself.I need to help him. Sure, it will be cheating, but I really like Jacob, and I am tired of my brother's smug attitude, so I want to teach him a lesson!There is one other power I inherited from my parents besides my special blood. And that is, magic powers. I haven't mastered it quite yet, so I am not as good as my father, but I can still do some tricks. My father had warned me about it and told me not to use magic too much since I am not very good at it yet. But I am willing to try it for Jacob today!Closing my eyes, I concentrate on the energy within me. My hands tingle with a strange sensation as I attempt to harness the magic. The seconds feel like hours as I
The girl in front of me was a sight to behold: her face smeared with pizza sauce and cheese, her shirt drenched in juice which had become practically translucent. I could make out her figure beneath the cloth as it clung to her body.The Beta's youngest daughter, Anna.Since she was my father's Beta's daughter, we grew up together, naturally. She was one of those quiet, shy girls who liked to sit in the corner and play by themselves. She didn't like to run with the rest of the pack and practice fighting with the others.When we were little, I thought she was cute. She had this sweet round face and a cute little button nose. Her hair was long and dark, just like it is now. But as we grew older, I hated her more and more.Every time I saw her, it was as if the beast inside me wanted to come out. I took pleasure in tormenting her.Just like how I tripped her when she was walking in front of me holding a box of pizza today. I grab her quickly before she hits the ground, though. I don't wa
I shift uncomfortably, feeling the weight of Anna's gaze on me. Her eyes, wide and innocent like a deer caught in headlights, pierce through my defenses, leaving me vulnerable and exposed. I search for the right words, but it's difficult to be honest in this instance.Anna's voice breaks through the silence. "Well? Aren't you going to answer me why you don't like me?"I swallow hard, the lump in my throat making it difficult to speak. This was supposed to be a secret kept until it was time to reveal it."I... I don't know," I finally stammer, my voice barely above a whisper. It's the truth, to some extent. I've never been able to pinpoint exactly why I feel this way, why there's a barrier between us that I can't seem to break down.Anna's doe eyes glisten with unshed tears, and her shoulders slump as if my words have wounded her. "You don't know? After all this time, you can't even give me a reason?"My heart twitches as I watch her, knowing the real reason behind my hesitation, one t
Like a hurricane, I stormed my parents' room and nearly hurled when I saw them heavily lip-locked, making out like overeager lovebirds.Yuck. Is there such a thing as an eye bleach potion?I stumble back, my eyes wide with shock and disgust. My parents are practically intertwined, their limbs tangled together in a mess of arms and legs. I can't believe what I am seeing. Aren't they too old to be acting like this!?My mother notices me first, pulling away from my father with a guilty look on her face. "Oh, sweetie," she says, trying to compose herself. "We didn't hear you come in."My father looks equally sheepish, then angry. "Adrian!" he growls. "What do you think you are doing? Don't you knock?"I shake my head, trying to clear the image from my mind. I couldn't think about my parents in that way, it was too gross. "Well, I am angry at you both, and I couldn't wait to tell you why."My parents exchange a worried glance, and my mother points at the chair in the room, motioning for me
****Author note: This epilogue is written in the third person point of view so every character can be involved.**** Six year later... It is time. Alpha Xavier decides it is time to end his leadership and hand over the title to his older son, Adrian. The weight of leadership had rested heavily on his shoulders for many years, and now, he felt the time had come to pass the mantle to the next generation. "Are you sure he is ready for this?" Sylvia asks. He looks at his Luna and smiles fondly. She had been by his side through thick and thin and he trusted her advice. "Of course, my love. Our son is more than capable of leading this pack," Alpha Xavier reassures her. Sylvia sighs. "I trust your decision. And yes, you are right. Adrian is capable. And Anna is excellent as his Luna," she says with a smile on her face. "We raised our children well, don't you think?" Alpha Xavier smiles. "Yes, we did." With a heavy heart, Alpha Xavier calls for a meeting with all the pack members. The
The new information I acquired from the Faeland both amazed and shocked my parents.My mother looks at me thoughtfully. "It does make sense as to why I posses the special blood to heal wounds," she says.I nod, my mind still trying to process everything. "It seems like Fae blood runs in our family, Mom. But why didn't you ever tell me about it?"My father chimes in. "Your mother and I had no idea."My mother reaches out and places a hand on my cheek. "We love you, Adrian. I wouldn't hide something like this on purpose.""I understand, Mom, Dad. But now that I know, I want to learn more about this Fae power within me. I want to use it for good, just like I did in Faerieland today."My parents exchange glances, and my father finally nods. "You're right, Adrian. There has to be a way to harness your hidden powers.""By the way, how was your date? Do you love Anna yet?" my sister chimes in.I chuckle at my sister's question, which comes out of nowhere in the midst of this serious conversa
Anna looks at me, her eyes filled with determination. "We have to help them, Adrian. We can't let these evil creatures harm these Faeries."I nod in agreement, and we quietly devise a plan. We'll use our werewolf abilities to our advantage. I'll create a diversion to draw the attention of the Dark Fae away from the vulnerable group, while Anna will lead the women and children to safety.I take a deep breath and prepare to shift into my wolf form. As I do, my body undergoes a transformation, and I feel the surge of power coursing through me.I give Anna a reassuring nod, and she silently guides the terrified group away from the danger zone. Then, with a swift and silent motion, I burst out from behind the pillar, my wolf form charging at the Dark Fae.The element of surprise is on my side, and the Dark Fae warriors are momentarily taken aback. I use my agility and strength to disarm and incapacitate them, ensuring they can't harm anyone.I identify the leader and charge at him but his
"Intruder!" the Fae girl yells.She sounds like a pissed off mobster, which is really weird.But I don't have time to think about the strangeness of it all, because at that moment, dozens of Faeries fly towards us like missiles.Instinctively, I guide Anna behind me."We mean no harm," I cry out."A petite, blonde-haired Faerie flies at us with alarming speed. I manage to grab hold of her, but she looks at me furiously and whips her long, pointed ears towards my neck. She digs her sharp fingernails into my shoulders as she tries to tear out my throat."Ouch!"My cry of pain blends with Anna's shocked cry.Out of nowhere, the ground begins to crumble beneath us. We tumble over the steep embankment and fall down, down, down into a pit of black, inky darkness.As we land with a thud at the bottom, I realize that my shoulder is bleeding profusely from the Faerie's attack. I look around in panic. Is Anna hurt?But thankfully, she was right next to me and appeared to be fine.Anna looks aro
It has been a week since Anna and I got married, and our relationship has been confusing to say the least. I still can't figure out my feelings for her. I know seeing her with another man made me burn with jealousy, but so what? That doesn't mean I love her or anything!"You are an idiot," Elara comments.I groan. "This is why I don't like telling you anything. How am I an idiot?" I ask and glare at her.Elara rolls her eyes and takes a sip of her drink. "You're an idiot because you're in denial. You don't get that jealous over someone unless you care about them more than you're willing to admit."I lean back in my chair, crossing my arms. "I don't know what you're talking about. It's just a stupid, irrational feeling.""Is that what you really believe, Adrian?" Elara challenges me.Ugh...I don't know!Over the next few days, I couldn't shake off the conversation with Elara. She had a way of cutting through my stubbornness and making me confront my emotions head-on. Every time I see
"See? That's what I'm saying!" Richie exclaims. "You don't need someone like him. He doesn't deserve you and doesn't appreciate you. He will keep hurting you, Anna."Oh, this asshole is trying to get hurt now, I say to myself.Anna wipes her tears away. "Yes, you are right. Adrian doesn't deserve me at all.""Then let's be together," Richie says and pulls her closer to him. To my utter disgust, he pressed his lips to hers and kissed her.So that's it? Is she just going to let him have her because I pushed her away? We are married, damn it!'Rip that asshole a new one,' my wolf growls inside, and I can't agree more. I let out a thunderous growl and jumped in front of them.Richie jumps back, shocked. Anna's eyes widen in fear, and I can smell the shock radiating off her. But my gaze is fixed on Richie. My wolf bares his teeth, ready to attack."You stay away from her," I snarl, my voice low and dangerous.Richie stumbles back, trying to put some distance between us. "Man, chill. I was
I don't remember when I fell asleep after our lovemaking, but when I woke up next, Anna wasn't lying next to me anymore.I rub my eyes and look around the room groggily but don't get up. I don't feel like waking up as my body is still humming with pleasure. I want to stay in bed all day.Anna invades my mind unwillingly as I picture her from last night.Her soft skin, her scent. The way she moaned..."Good morning, my husband!"Anna's shrill voice shakes me out of my trance. I groan. "What?""I brought you some breakfast, my beloved. Let's eat together," she chirps, and I see the tray in her hands.I sit up reluctantly and take the tray she brought me. I can smell the aroma of freshly baked bread, and my stomach rumbles in response. She brings out a cup of steaming hot coffee and hands it to me. Anna watches me with a satisfied smile as I slowly sip on the coffee.My gaze shifts to the breakfast. Slices of French toast drizzled with honey, accompanied by some freshly cut fruit. The si
I cough nervously. I can feel my own member turning hard as I mentally prepare myself for what's to come. Shit...what did I get myself into just now? "T...take off your panties," I instruct. Anna gives me a small nod. She gathers the skirt of her wedding gown and pulls it up a bit, then slides her underwear down. Her face is completely red, even the back of her neck. It's kind of cute, seeing her get flustered like this! Am I...being taken over by my sexual desire? No! I can't let that happen! But my penis is getting harder by the minute. I turn away from Anna and gasp. "What's wrong?" she asks, her voice is small and she sounds embarrassed. "Nothing. Is it completely off?" I ask. "Yes. What do I do now?" she asks, her voice is barely audible. "Just spread your legs," I reply. "Okay," she replies. I feel my penis move through my pajama pants and stand erect in front of her. Anna's eyes follow its motion and light up strangely, but she doesn't comment on it. My heart is racing i
The ceremony begins as the sun sets and the full moon rises in the night sky.I am standing in front of Anna, who is dressed in her wedding gown and her hair all done up. We are surrounded by our pack, who are here to celebrate our union.The union I don't want.But does it matter what I want anymore? No, it doesn't, at least not to my family and Anna's.This is some serious bullshit!Anna is staring at me intently with a small smile on her lips. Her eyes are twinkling under the moonlight. I'll have to admit...she looks amazing in her floor-length dress and blushing bride makeup. But despite her looking like a princess, I wanted to choke her little scrawny neck because she could've tried to stop this!I can hear the murmurs of the pack, their excitement for the upcoming joining ceremony. It's an old tradition that's been passed down from generation to generation. But as I stand here, waiting for my turn to exchange vows with Anna, I feel sick to my stomach."Don't throw up, Adrian," A