"Sylvia? Are you okay?" James asks me again when I don't answer."Huh? Yeah. I am fine. Dr. Emily gave me some pain medicines, so I will be okay," I reply. "Great. Why do you have that blanket on? Are you cold? You are not getting sick, are you?" James looks worried, so I feel bad for lying to him.Before I left the doctor's office, I grabbed a blanket off of a chair and covered myself with it so James doesn't see my scars had disappeared. I didn't feel like answering all the questions he may have.Besides, I don't even have the answers myself. James escorts me all the way to Alpha's house, and we say our goodbyes at the door. I quickly go to my room and, close the door behind me, then take my gown off. I stare at my body in the mirror, searching for any sign of the altercation from earlier.There is none."What am I?" I murmur as I graze my fingertips over my smooth, scar less skin.Does the moon goddess have something to do with this? Did she heal all my wounds because she took p
Alpha Gabriel"Kevin, are you absolutely certain about tracing Victoria near the Moonshine River?" I narrow my eyes in suspicion.The rage within me bubbled like a pot of boiling oil each time I thought of Victoria, and the month-long search I had endured. Despite torturing and threatening her poor parents, the information I collected was always a dead end. I resorted to trying to murder her beloved father, only to change my mind at the last second in a fit of mercy.But now my Beta reveals that she is closer than ever? The anger that ripped through me then was so intense it felt like fire coursing through my veins.Kevin nods confidently. "Yes, Alpha Gabriel. I received information from a reliable source who claimed to have detected Victoria's scent in the vicinity of the Moonshine River."I lean back in my chair, contemplating the situation. "Hmm... If that's the case, we need to understand the territories the Moonshine River runs through. Fetch me the map of the area," I order Kevi
Alpha XavierI run as fast as I can back home after finishing my hunt, anticipation coursing through me. My heart is hammering in excitement as I imagine seeing Sylvia's face again. I feel so eager to see her, and I miss her every minute I've been away from her.Ugh! What is wrong with me?'You are in love,' Xander teases inside me."Quiet, wolf," I laugh softly. "I'm not in love. She's just my maid, that's all."'Sure. Whatever floats your boat, Alpha.'I ignore Xander and his endless teasing and focus on my journey back home. I wonder what Sylvia has been up to? Does she think about me while I'm away?As I reach closer to home, my heart starts racing with excitement. The thought of seeing Sylvia's smile and hearing her voice fills me with joy. The closer I get, the more my heart beats with anticipation. I can't wait to see her and ask her about her day."Alpha Xavier, welcome back!" the pack's head maid, Rosemary, sees me and comes rushing to greet me."Thank you, Rosemary. Is every
I stumble out of the room, my heart pounding and my face flooding with heat. I felt the eyes of the Beta burning into me, and the shame of being caught with the Alpha in such a compromising state was almost too much for me to bear.He probably thinks I am some shameless maid preying on the Alpha or something! Ugh!I keep my head down, unable to look anyone in the eye as I rush toward Alice's room. I need someone to talk to about what happened with Molina.I shuffle into her small room, exhausted both physically and mentally from my altercation with Molina. I feel like the whole world is against me and that I can't stay safe, no matter what I try."Alice!" I chirp, relieved that she was in her room.She stands up from her bed, wearing a sympathetic expression. "Sylvia! I heard about your fight with Molina. What happened?" she asks, looking at me with worry.I sigh. "It wasn't much of a fight since she kicked my ass," I say. Alice nods, motioning for me to sit on the bed. I lie down, an
Alpha Gabriel I've heard tales about Alpha Xavier of the Silverblade Pack. His might and prowess were renowned among other packs. People said he had supernatural abilities, but I dismissed it all as superstition.My heart races with anticipation as I consider the possibilities that lie ahead. What if Victoria is part of his pack now and he is ready to fight me for her? Will he be confrontational and refuse to let her go under any circumstance, or will he surprisingly offer her up on a silver platter? Only time will tell if she is truly hidden among his pack.I decided to drop by his house unexpectedly in order to have a discussion with him and he consented, so now I'm sitting in his counsel room waiting for him.Suddenly the door opens, and Alpha Xavier walks in. I immediately notice the powerful energy radiating from him that immediately fills the entire space. He is tall with an athletic build, and his eyes are so bright and intense that I can feel them burning into me. "Alpha G
The thought of being seen by Alpha Gabriel paralyzed me. I knew I had to move quickly, so I turned around and sprinted back to find Alice. "What got you all anxious?" she had asked me when I finally tracked her down."I feel ill, Alice. I thought I was fine since my injuries disappeared, but I feel faint now," I lied."Oh no, honey! What can I do to help?" Alice had asked, looking concerned.I felt bad about lying to her, but I had no choice. "Would you mind delivering these snacks and drinks to the counsel room? Alpha Xavier has a guest there and...""Say no more," Alice stopped me. "I have your back."I released a sigh of relief as she took the tray off my hand and went to deliver the food.So now, here I am, lying in bed. My heart is still pounding as I remember hearing Alpha Gabriel's voice in that room.It was him. I know it.My heart pounds as I wonder what will happen now. I had created such a safe haven for myself in this pack, but now, I am not so sure anymore. I wonder how
I shake my head no as I look at the dress in front of me."No way, I can never pull it off," I insist, but Sierra laughs."Oh, honey. Don't be silly. This dress is made for you!" she squeals and tosses it to me. "Go put it on!"With a sigh, I reluctantly hold it in front of me. It is made of a shimmery, midnight blue fabric that feels cool to the touch. I look up at Sierra skeptically."Where will I ever wear something like this? I am a maid," I say. Sierra laughs again, her eyes twinkling."You will find a place. Now put it on now before I do it for you," she threatens me.I hesitate for a moment, feeling my cheeks flush. I remember being at my parents' house, wearing things like this on special occasions. But that is in the past and I thought I'd never get to wear anything other than a maid's inform anymore.I slowly slip off my worn-out dress and step into the blue dress. I shimmy it up my body and feel the fabric brush against my skin. It fits perfectly like it is made for me, jus
We make it to the clearing for Molina's trial and I already feel overwhelmed. I look around and don't see Alpha Gabriel anywhere, so I let out a sigh of relief. Maybe he didn't make it."Who are you looking for?" Alpha Xavier asks as my eyes won't stop wandering around.As I hastily respond to Alpha Xavier's question, I try to downplay my anxiety about Alpha Gabriel's presence. "No one, just... just making sure we're all here," I say, attempting to sound nonchalant.Alpha Xavier eyes me suspiciously for a moment, but he doesn't press further. Instead, he nods and gestures toward the center of the clearing. "Well, the trial will begin soon. Let's gather around."As Alpha Xavier and I join the rest of the pack in the circle, I can't help but steal glances at Molina. Her usual composed demeanor is replaced by an expression of concern and fear. My anxiety spikes as I wonder what will happen to her.As the pack settles into the circle, Alpha Xavier steps forward, his gaze determined. "Let
****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