The next day was filled with fun. While Liam and Wilona didn’t spend the night before, Praya did, and I appreciated the company. I never felt alone when she was there with me.I tried to convince her countless times to sleep in the room with me, but she refused and chose to sleep on the sofa in the living room. As I went downstairs for breakfast, Liam and Wilona were already there, enjoying the meal Lucia had prepared. We spent the entire day indoors, watching movies, playing games, and having a great time. It felt like spending a Friday night with your favorite friends from college.It was nighttime and we were trying to decide what movie to watch.“How about mean girls?” Wilona asked, and I felt a sudden pang in my chest.That was Kristen’s favorite movie. I felt bad that I hadn’t thought about her for a while, and now that I was reminded of her, my chest couldn’t stop hurting.My life had changed and I was moved to a completely different place, without my friends having an idea
I jolted awake, gasping for air as beads of sweat trickled down my skin despite the cool night breeze. Just before waking, I had a dream— or perhaps a vision— the same one about the red wolf and me riding on its back.This time it felt different because, in the vision, I saw Praya screaming in pain, and the sound of her agonizing screams echoed in my mind, waking me up immediately. It had felt too real like she had screamed directly in my ear.Something at the back of my mind urged me to go downstairs and check on her. Slipping into my flip-flops, I hurried down the stairs, my heart beating rapidly in my chest. When I got to the living room, my heart dropped when there was no sign of her or anyone else in the room.There was one place to check, and I had a strong feeling I was going to find her there. Without hesitation, I swung the entrance door open, and the cold night breeze immediately sent shivers down my spine. Preparing for what lay ahead, I clutched my robe tightly and darted
The red wolf in front of me wasn’t just a figment of my dreams, but a living presence in my reality. Seated upright on the ground, I watched the wolf approach me, gently nudging me with her wet snout. As I tried to stand up on my feet, the wolf lowered its large head offering support as I grasped unto it.As I steadied myself on my feet, my eyes locked onto the wolf’s gaze. Without an ounce of fear in me, I extended my hand and gently rested it on the crown of her head.As I rubbed her head, a satisfactory sound emanated from her as warm breath from her nostrils tickled my skin. Giggling, I shifted my hand to scratch behind her ears, reveling in the softness of her red fur that felt like velvet beneath my fingertips.“You’re beautiful Praya,” I whispered.‘Thank you for helping me.’Startled, I doubled back when Praya’s voice unexpectedly echoed in my mind. Wide-eyed and frantic, I stared at her in disbelief.Did she just speak in my mind?‘Yes I did,’ came her response in my head ye
CHAPTER 61The wolves advanced towards us with their movements predatory. They both had dark brown fur and The larger one took the lead. Rising to my feet, I stuck close to Praya, who positioned herself ahead, assuming a defensive stance with her limbs bent forward, ready to charge.A vicious growl resonated within Praya, as she glared at the imposters.‘Can you tell who these wolves are’ I asked her through our mental connection.‘Jessica and Gerald,’ she answered and I felt a sudden shock course through me.‘Why are they here?’I was met with silence at first, then suddenly Praya’s growls intensified and her chilling alarmed voice rang through my head.‘They’re here to kill you!’A chill ran down my spine, leaving me frozen in shock as Praya’s words echoed through my mind. Without warning, the smaller wolf, which I assumed to be Jessica, leaped in front of us, colliding with Praya. The scene unfolded into a battle of biting and clawing as they fought in front of me. Jessica was sl
As Praya stood by my side, her gaze shifted to my wound, concern shimmering in her eyes. She gently touched it with her snout, and I reassured her by rubbing her temple."I'm fine, don't worry about me."Her attention then turned to Jessica, who limped toward us. Observing her injured leg, a sense of pride welled within me, knowing that Praya had landed a blow on her.Gerald got back on his legs and approached us. Praya made sure to position herself in front of me, guarding me from both wolves. Glancing behind, I noticed the lake directly at my back.‘Get back Praya,’ Gerald’s voice echoed In my mind, ‘Or I will kill you myself.’‘I’m done listening to you traitors. I will protect her from you,’ Praya growled back at him.‘Too bad, I wonder what I’ll tell Mother,’ he chuckled darkly, sending shivers down my spine. In an instant, Gerald charged towards us from the front, while Jessica approached from the side. Two of them were getting closer, ready to attack us at once. Before I could
DEVYN’S POVGina’s life was in danger. I could feel it coursing through my blood to my very bones. Wherever she was, still had her necklace on. Regret gnawed on me; I should have never left her. The business was merely an excuse, a flimsy reason to distance myself from me. There were emotions bottled within me that I could not understand, and whenever I was with her, those emotions became a storm inside me. I thought keeping my distance from her would’ve eased the turmoil, but it only made it worse. I could never stop thinking about her while I was gone. She invaded my mind like a plague, and the distance between us had transformed into a physical ache gripping my heart.Seated in the car, as the driver raced through the midnight roads, my patience wore thin with every passing second.Something was wrong, and I knew I was running out of time and needed to get to her as quickly as I could.“Can this thing go any faster!” I barked at him as I gripped the door handle.My wolf growls re
When we arrived at the house, Lucia greeted us at the door, wearing a startled expression on her face when she saw Gina’s state.“What can I do to help?” she asked, her tone etched with worry.“Get the doctor,” I said to her as I raced up the stairs. During the walk back, Gina passed out in my arms due to the pain coursing through her body.When I got to the room, I placed her gently on my bed and quickly dressed myself. Standing by her side, burning anger surged through me when my gaze fixated on her wounds. I would’ve kept her attacker alive and made him suffer for what he did to her, but in the heat of my rage and overcome by bloodlust, I lacked the patience and sanity to spare a life.A knock on the door echoed through the room before the door swung open. Liam and Wilona walked in, accompanied by the pack’s doctor. He was a stern man, sporting a full head of gray hair, and his movements were hindered by a bad leg.“She’s badly injured,” he said as I watched him bring out a pair o
It had been two days already and Gina hadn't woken up. Surprisingly, her wounds were healing faster than I expected them. When the doctor came to re-dress the wound on her arm, it had already healed enough, and he removed the stitches instead.I could barely get enough sleep myself, and whenever Lucia brought food to my room for me to eat, I would dismiss her because I didn't have an appetite yet. I would watch over Gina all night, slouched in the chair by the bedside, hoping she’d wake up. With every passing moment, my heart ached painfully and though she never left my room, an overwhelming sense of loneliness consumed me.I knew she found refuge in the deep slumber, trying to escape the harsh reality. I honestly couldn't blame her; grief was an unbearable pain.That night, as I leaned in the chair by the bedside, my hand holding her hand, she stirred and began to mumble.My eyes widened, as I tried to make sense of the words that came out of her mouth.“P-Pra-ya.”My heart sank.“M