A while ago, back at Victoria's old pack.... I sat in the bedroom where I used to sleep as a kid, the pale evening light stretching over the area like long shadows. This place holds so many memories for me, and it served as a refuge during my childhood years. And I spent countless hours dreaming here. But tonight was different. It seemed like this room was the epicenter of the changes happening in my life. Suddenly, my mother burst into my room, her face gleaming with happiness. "Sweetie," she began, her words quivering, "I have the most incredible news for you." I could feel her excitement, and my curiosity shot up like a skyrocket. "What is it, Mom? You sound really excited," I asked. My mother took a deep breath as if gathering her thoughts. "Alpha Gabriel wants to marry you." I blinked, convinced I had misheard her. Someone wants to marry me? I had just turned eighteen! "Who is that?" "Only one of the most powerful Alphas! He belongs to Misty Hollow Pack, and he just sent
Present time... Alpha Xavier interrupts me. "So you are the fiancee Gabriel is looking for. You are Victoria." "Yes. I don't know how, but my parents fell for his charm just like I did," I say. "Alright, go ahead and continue with the story," he urges me. I take a deep breath and close my eyes, taking myself back to my nightmarish past. ~-~ Back then... My parents were excited about me being engaged to Alpha Gabriel, so they agreed to let me stay at his packhouse. It wasn't all that unusual for a girl to do that right before becoming someone's Luna, so they didn't bat an eye. So off I went to start my new life with Alpha Gabriel. Alpha Gabriel was waiting for me outside of the front door, pacing. His wide smile stretched from ear to ear as he greeted me. "Victoria! You made it!" he said excitedly and pulled me into an embrace. I reluctantly hugged him back. I reluctantly hugged him back, trying to hide the unease I felt deep inside. There was something about his overly enth
With a heavy heart, I wasted no time and ran back to my parents' house. As soon as I opened the door, I could feel the tension in the air."Victoria, what happened? Why do you look like this?" my mother said in a worried tone.I tried my best to keep my tears at bay, but I could feel them spilling out of my eyes. My dad had just walked in when he noticed my distress. He rushed to my side and took my hand in his."Victoria, what is going on? Is everything okay with Alpha Gabriel?" he asked.At the mere mention of Alpha Gabriel's name, I could feel my heart sink. Tears streamed down my face as I couldn't hold them in anymore. I shook my head and said, "Everything is not okay, mom and dad. Alpha Gabriel is a jerk!"My dad looked at me with concern, and my mother's face was filled with sadness. I told them everything that had happened, how I caught Alpha Gabriel cheating on me with another woman, and he said he wanted to keep a mistress by his side.My parents were angry and disappointed,
Present day... I shiver violently as I recall everything that had happened to me at Alpha Gabriel's house. The memories of the events feel like a physical weight on my chest, making it hard for me to breathe. Suddenly, I feel a hand on my shoulder and I jump. "Relax, it's just me. I had to touch you to make sure you were okay. You seemed to get lost in your story," Alpha Xavier says. I look down. "I am sorry. It's not easy for me to relive those days." Alpha Xavier embraces me as if to comfort me, so I rest my head on his chest. "You can stop here if you want. I don't want to push you." I shake my head against his chest. "No, I need to tell you everything before Alpha Gabriel tries to take me away again." "I won't let him," he growls, making me smile. "I still want to tell you everything now," I say, wiping my tears. "Alright then, continue," Alpha Xavier says. ~-~ Back then... I felt dazed and confused on my first night back at Alpha Gabriel's house. After he took over our
Present day... "He drank your blood? That's interesting," Alpha Xavier comments, snapping out of my memory. "It was disgusting," I snarl. "Could it be that he is part vampire?" he asks. I consider this for a moment. "But vampires drink blood directly from the veins, don't they?" "Yes, but maybe he likes it to be served to him," Alpha Xavier shrugs. "Either way, it was wrong, and the next few days were torture because of it," I say grimly, then continue my story. ~-~ Back then... After that day, taking my blood became a regular thing for Alpha Gabriel. Every day, they dragged me to that room and drew some of my blood in a bowl. Alpha Gabriel wasn't present all the time, but taking my blood was still a routine. They must've been delivering the bowl straight to his room or serving it to him for breakfast. I dreaded the days when Alpha Gabriel was present during my blood draws. He had a look of craving in his eyes like he couldn't wait to get his hands on the liquid life I provi
Alpha Gabriel "You are sure that was Victoria," I ask Fenrir, who had come empty-handed. "Yes, Alpha, it was her. I have no doubt. I almost had her if that Alpha Xavier didn't interfere. He seems very protective of her too," Fenrir says. That asshole Alpha ruined my plan! I almost had her back, but Fenrir failed to fight Alpha Xavier off, so now here he is, standing in front of me, bloodied and defeated. "I am so sorry, Alpha Gabriel, but that guy was much stronger than me, so I couldn't kidnap Victoria," Fenrir says, his eyes on the floor. I seethe with anger as I stare at Fenrir, my heart pounding in my chest. This was supposed to be the perfect plan, the one that would finally reunite me with Victoria. But now, thanks to his incompetence, Alpha Xavier stands before me, blocking my path to her. "You imbecile!" I hiss through clenched teeth, my fists trembling with rage. "You had one job, Fenrir, one job! And you couldn't even manage that? You were supposed to be the best, the
Alpha Xavier I no longer want to hide Sylvia from everyone, so tonight, I decided to hold a ceremony to announce our mate bond. The weight of secrecy had burdened us for far too long, and it was time to let our pack in on the truth. I know that this revelation would come as a shock to some, but I can't deny the love and connection Sylvia and I shared. "Gather everyone at the field. Tell them there is going to be a celebration of me finding my mate," I tell one of the elders of the pack. My voice is steady, but my heart is racing with anticipation and anxiety. This is a big step, one that will change the dynamics of our pack forever. As the sun sets, the pack starts to gather at the field. I can feel their eyes on me, and I know they are all curious about what's going on. I stand tall, my eyes scanning the crowd until they land on Sylvia, who is standing at a distance. The love and affection I feel for her is overwhelming, and I take a deep breath to steady myself. "My dear pack,
Alpha Xavier Sylvia shudders against me and I can feel my body responding eagerly. She turns around in my embrace so that her gaze is level with mine. The moonlight pouring through the window casts an ethereal glow on her features, and for a moment, she looks like a goddess. "You are such a pervert," she says, but she doesn't look angry at me. She reaches out and touches my face. Her touch is like a fire burning deep within me, igniting a passion that I can no longer control. I lean into her caress, savoring the feel of her soft fingers against my skin. "Guilty as charged," I reply with a smirk. She smiles, and her gaze meets mine in the pale moonlight. She traces invisible lines across my jawline and trails her fingers down to my chest. "You are so beautiful, like a statue carved out of marble," she breathes. I blush, heat spreading across my cheeks at her words. No one has ever said such sweet things to me before and it's both humbling and empowering at the same time. I'm not u