Annabelle's POV I never thought the day would come where I would meet my parents again, because after what happened it felt weird meeting them again. After what I did to Laura, my stepsister, I was sure they would never want to see me again. I was wrong. The room was small and cramped, with old furniture as usual and yellowed wallpaper. My parents sat across from me, staring at me with a mix of relief and disappointment. I didn't blame them. I had screwed up big time. The silence weighed heavily on me as I sat there, unsure of how to begin. My mother was the first to speak. "Annabelle, how could you do something like that?" She had always been the strictest of my parents. I knew she was angry, and rightfully so. My father, on the other hand, looked at me with a sad expression. "Let her explain. There must be a reason why she did what she did." He always had a softer heart than my mother. I took a deep breath, steeling myself for the conversation to come. "I know what I did was wr
Laura's POVI sat on the couch in the living room, scrolling through my phone, waiting for Alexander to come home. It had been days since we had a proper conversation, and I was getting tired of it. It felt like he was always busy with work, and whenever he was home, he would just be on his phone, answering emails or reading articles.As the front door opened, my heart fluttered with anticipation. Alexander walked in, taking off his coat and throwing it onto the rack. "Hey," he said, giving me a small smile."Hey," I replied, trying not to sound too annoyed.He walked over to the kitchen, pouring himself a glass of water. "How was your day?" he asked, still not looking directly at me."It was fine," I said, twirling my hair around my finger. "But I just feel like we haven't spent much time together lately."Alexander sighed, leaning against the counter. "I know, and I'm sorry. Work has been crazy lately, and I haven't had much time for anything else."I nodded, feeling a pang of disap
Laura's POV I was sitting on the porch on the balcony enjoying the cool breeze while taking my turn of the watch Alexander placed us on when I noticed someone move swiftly from the backyard into the woods. At first, I thought it was one of the pack members, but the way this person moved was just too sneaky and swift. I rushed into the house, and I caught Alexander's eye. He was sitting with some members of the pack, talking and laughing. I approached him, my heart pounding in my chest. "Alex, I think someone just snuck into the woods," I said, trying to keep my voice low. "What do you mean?" he asked, his expression serious. "I saw someone move into the woods from the backyard," I explained. "We need to go after them." Alexander didn't hesitate. He stood up, and several members of the pack followed suit. I felt relieved that they were taking me seriously. For a moment, I felt like maybe I was overreacting, but seeing the looks on their faces, I knew I wasn't. We made our way to
Alexander's POV I had always been vigilant since the first attempt on Laura. It was part of the reasons why I placed everyone on taking turns to watch the house.. The people had been as sharp as a razor, and she had a keen eye for anything suspicious. So, when she came to me and raised the alarm that she saw someone, I didn't doubt for a second that she had picked up something. That's why I headed towards the east wing with some pack members to check for any movements before heading for the woods to see if everything was alright. I too everyone and we rushed to the woods to see if we can still catch up with the people who came around and we did catch up with them, but they ran away before we could even get a chance to ask them anything or do anything to them. When we couldn't get anything tangible ransacking the woods, I asked everyone to head back to the house. When we got to the house, the house was too quiet, too quiet for my liking. There was an eerie silence that seemed to lin
Annabelle's POVMy conscience judged me several times, many nights, that I barely slept without dreaming about Laura dying in a pool of blood and telling me it was my fault. I had set time to meet with her when somehow I dozed off due to my lack of sleep for the past few days.I woke up in a daze, my mind foggy and my body heavy. I quickly checked my phone and saw that I had slept for two hours longer than I intended. Panic shot through me as I realized that I was supposed to meet Laura an hour ago to warn her about Clara and Dominique.I was planning to confess every other thing to her and let her know I was part of the reasons their lives was in danger.My thoughts were interrupted by the sound of my phone ringing. It was Laura. "Hey, Annabelle, where are you? You should be here by now." she said."Uh, yeah, I'm almost there," I lied. "I just got a little held up."“Are you okay?" She sounded worried.“Oh, yes. I'm okay, I'm okay. Don't worry." I replied her, assuringly."Okay, no w
Laura's POVI ended the call with Annabelle feeling scared that something might be wrong with Annabelle, but since she said she'd be here. I kept the hope aliveBut as I began to focus my energy, the door of the house suddenly banged open. I heard multiple footsteps enter the house, their voices echoing off the walls. Panic bubbled up inside me and my heart began racing. Who could it be?I tried to push the anxiety down and focus, but something was off. It's like my body had completely forgotten how to shift. Panic turned to desperation as I tried and tried again, but nothing worked. I was stuck in my human form as whoever had entered the house came closer and closer to me.My mind went into overdrive as I tried to think of a plan. Should I confront these strangers as a human? Or try to hide until I could shift again? Before I could make a decision, the strangers appeared in front of me.I was face-to-face with a group of werwolves who had broken into our house. I froze, not knowing
Alexander's POVI couldn't believe what was happening before my eyes. We been annihilated by the same rogue werewolf pack that are usually scared of us. We used to be a known ready pack, but nothing could have prepared us for what happened. Annabelle was trying to get to us and she had something to tell us before a werewolf out of nowhere came and lunged at her. I saw his claws sinking into her skin, and my heart sunk. I knew we were in trouble.Laura had froze up for a while and even cried when she went over to where Annabelle was. While she was there, all that came to my mind was when my pack will arrive and probably have a chance to fight back since it was just the rogue wolves.Then, all of a sudden, I heard Laura's voice screaming in the distance, and at first, I thought she was scared. But then, I saw her coming towards us at full speed, her eyes glowing with a fierce determination. The white wolf unleashed, I was lost in admiration as I saw her. We had been training Laura, but
Dominique's POVI stood on the porch of Alexander's house, the sunlight reflecting off my dark fur as I surveyed the aftermath of the battle. The scent of blood and smoke filled the air, a sickening mixture that left a bitter taste in my mouth.Behind me, my pack members were busy scavenging the area, claiming whatever resources they could find. It was a good haul - Alexander's pack had been strong for a while, but they were no match for us this time. With the pack dead, it was easy to take over their territory.I licked my lips, savoring the taste of victory. It had been a long time coming - Alexander and his pack had been king since the days of his father till his father hang over to him. for months. But now, he was gone, and everything he had was mine.“Dominique,” I heard someone call out. I turned to see my second-in-command, Ryan, approaching me. “We've searched the area and even deep into the woods, but we can't find Alexander or Laura.”My ears perked up at the mention of Laur
I knew he had a point, but I couldn't help feeling disappointed. "But Liam, I can protect myself. And I want to be part of the pack's success," I explained.Mike sighed, his eyes filled with concern. "I understand that, Laura, but we need someone to stay back, and that someone is you. Alexander trusts me to keep you safe while he's gone, and I can't let him down."I could see determination written all over Mike's face, and I knew that it was pointless to argue with him. However, deep down, I still wished I could go with the others.I sprang to my feet and started scanning the room for my things. My backpack was still sitting in the corner where I had left it. I grabbed it and pulled out a flashlight, some food, and a bottle of water. I slung the backpack on my shoulder and jogged outside. Mike kept, bugging me and followed me outside.Our den was surrounded by thick woods. The air carried a heavy scent of earth and pine needles. The sun was full scorch, and its light was bright enough
Dominique's POVI never believed in mercy. I was born an alpha, raised to be strong, fierce, and deadly. Compassion was a weakness, one that I had no intention of indulging in as I stared down at Alpha Marcus, bloodied and bruised, his pack cowering behind him in fear.He had been my prisoner for days, and despite my best efforts, he had refused to divulge any information about the whereabouts of Alexander. There had been moments of intense pain, moments when I glimpsed something in his eyes, something that hinted at knowledge of Alexander's movements, but he had remained stubborn, remaining silent, refusing to give in to the pain.Beating upon beating, different styles of interrogation and tutoring done, but he wouldn't bulge.That wasn't the case today. Today, as I looked down at him, I saw something different in his eyes, a desperation that was both unfamiliar and uncomfortable to witness. With one final burst of strength, he pushed himself up from the ground, his breath coming in
Dominique's POVIt was a chilly morning as I made my way through the woods towards the alpha's pack territory. I had heard rumors that some of the other alphas had met with Alexander, and since he had disappeared without a trace, I figured they would know something about his whereabouts. I had to find him.I finally reached the edge of the pack's territory, and I could see the den in the distance. I took a deep breath, straightened my back, and began to run towards the den. The guards at the entrance tried to stop me, but I quickly took care of them, and barged into the alpha's den."What brings you here, Dominique?" Alpha Marcus asked, raising an eyebrow at me."I need to know where Alexander is," I growled, my eyes narrowing."I'm sorry, but I cannot divulge that information," Marcus replied calmly.My patience was wearing thin. I needed answers, and I needed them now. "You will answer me, Marcus," I said, stepping closer to him. "Where is Alexander?""I cannot betray another alpha'
Dominique's POVI never believed in mercy. I was born an alpha, raised to be strong, fierce, and deadly. Compassion was a weakness, one that I had no intention of indulging in as I stared down at Alpha Marcus, bloodied and bruised, his pack cowering behind him in fear.He had been my prisoner for days, and despite my best efforts, he had refused to divulge any information about the whereabouts of Alexander. There had been moments of intense pain, moments when I glimpsed something in his eyes, something that hinted at knowledge of Alexander's movements, but he had remained stubborn, remaining silent, refusing to give in to the pain.Beating upon beating, different styles of interrogation and tutoring done, but he wouldn't bulge.That wasn't the case today. Today, as I looked down at him, I saw something different in his eyes, a desperation that was both unfamiliar and uncomfortable to witness. With one final burst of strength, he pushed himself up from the ground, his breath coming in
Dominique's POVIt was a chilly morning as I made my way through the woods towards the alpha's pack territory. I had heard rumors that some of the other alphas had met with Alexander, and since he had disappeared without a trace, I figured they would know something about his whereabouts. I had to find him.I finally reached the edge of the pack's territory, and I could see the den in the distance. I took a deep breath, straightened my back, and began to run towards the den. The guards at the entrance tried to stop me, but I quickly took care of them, and barged into the alpha's den."What brings you here, Dominique?" Alpha Marcus asked, raising an eyebrow at me."I need to know where Alexander is," I growled, my eyes narrowing."I'm sorry, but I cannot divulge that information," Marcus replied calmly.My patience was wearing thin. I needed answers, and I needed them now. "You will answer me, Marcus," I said, stepping closer to him. "Where is Alexander?""I cannot betray another alpha'
Laura's POV I stood in front of the punching bag, sweat dripping down my face, my fists tightly wrapped in gloves. Despite the pain that came with throwing each punch, the steady rhythm of it brought a sense of calm to my mind. It was the only way I knew how to deal with the hurt that my family had inflicted upon me after I visited them to tell them about Annabelle's death. They had blamed me for what had happened to her. The accusations had rained down upon me like a torrential storm, leaving me feeling battered and bruised. It was unfair, unrealistic, and, to be blunt, cruel. I knew deep down that it wasn't my fault, that I had done everything in my power to be there for her, but their words lingered like a festering wound, refusing to heal. I shook my head, focusing on the bag as I threw a punch. The sound of the impact echoed across the gym, and I welcomed it, appreciating the release of energy that came with it. I felt eyes on me and turned to see Alexander watching me from the
Chris's POV I sat in my cabin, staring at the empty room. The silence was deafening. For years, the pack had been my family, their howls and laughter more soothing than any symphony. But that had all changed when Dominique attacked us. The pack was decimated, and our once prosperous territory was now a barren wasteland filled with people who didn't own the territory. My thoughts were interrupted by the sound of footsteps outside the door. I knew it was Alexander. He entered the room with a grave look on his face, and I immediately sensed that something was wrong. "What's the matter, Alexander?" I asked, trying to keep my voice calm. "It's about the pack, Chris," he said, his voice heavy with emotion. "I spoke to the other alphas, but they refused to help us rebuild. They said they have their own problems to deal with." I let out a sigh. This was worse than I had expected. Without the support of the other alphas, it would be almost impossible to rebuild the pack. I thought if Ale
Alexander's POVIt was a rainy evening, and I was sitting on the couch waiting for Laura to come home. I had a bad feeling about her visit to her parents, especially after what had happened in the past and how they maltreated Laura.I listened to the sound of the rain tapping on the window, and soon heard the door opening. Laura walked in, and my heart sank as I saw tears in her eyes. I stood up and walked towards her, holding her close as she broke down in my arms."What happened?" I asked, my heart tight with worry."My father blamed me for Annabelle's death," she whispered amid sobs.I knew this was coming, but I couldn't help feeling angry at her father for putting her through this pain once again. I held her tight, trying to soothe her."Shh... It's alright, Laura. He doesn't know what he's saying," I said, trying to calm her down."But what if it's true? What if I am to blame? Because it feels like that." She asked, her voice shaking with fear."Stop that talk right now. You had
Clara's POVI sat in the living room of Dominique's new acquired house, my eyes fixed on the TV, but my mind wandering somewhere else entirely. Dominique was watching me from the corner of his eye, and I couldn't help but notice the way his gaze lingered on me longer than it should have. It made me feel uneasy."You seem distracted," Dominique stated the obvious, turning off the TV.I looked over at him, trying to gauge if there was any ulterior motive behind his words. "I guess I'm just tired," I hedged, not wanting to give him the upper hand.Dominique crossed his arms and leaned back against the wall. "Is there something on your mind?"I hesitated for a moment before finally speaking my mind. "I can't help but feel like you're playing a game with me, Dominique. Like you're testing me to see if I'm really on your side or just pretending to be."Dominique's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "What makes you say that?"I shrugged. "It's just a feeling I have. Something about the way you lo