As Nigel drove, Kristen stayed with me in the backseat. My gaze darted out of the car window, the cool wind whipping through my hair. My mind was in turmoil as what happened with Luke haunted my thoughts. Whatever happened there wasn’t ordinary and I was starting to believe what my dad told me.
Finally, we arrived at my apartment building and Kristen walked me to the entrance.“Are you okay? I can spend the night if you want.” she offered. Her concern warmed my heart.“I’m okay. Don’t worry about me.”She held my hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze, and gazed at me apologetically.“Part of this is my fault, I shouldn’t have forced you to come to the party.” her voice tinged with guilt.“It’s not your fault,” I said.“And your chances with Luke are ruined.”I couldn't help but grin. “He kinda deserved it.”Waving them goodnight, I waited till they drove off, then as if in reflex, my gaze was drawn to the Range Rover… whoever owned it didn’t want to leave.Two huge men stood by the entrance, their gaze fixed on me as I walked past them. Climbing up the stairs, I could still feel their eyes watching me closely.I kept looking behind me, relieved there wasn't a sign of them till I got to my apartment door. Out of nowhere, one of the men materialized in the corridor, and my heart began to race faster.How did he get here so fast?My instincts screamed that these men meant trouble. This was probably how girls get trafficked, and I wasn't going to let myself be a victim… I had to think and act fast.Pretending I was at the wrong apartment, I walked in the opposite direction, hiding my suspicion. With a quick pace, I dashed through the stairs, my mind spinning.Were they robbers? Or was I just being paranoid? I certainly didn't want to find out.I reached the outside of the building and bolted down the streets, searching for any form of help. Remembering I hadn't seen the second man, as if on cue, he emerged suddenly from the dark alleyway of the building, startling me. His sudden appearance sent chills down my spine, and before I could react, he grabbed my arm, dragging me along with him.“I-I don’t have any money” my voice quivered with apprehension.“I don't need your money” his voice was gruff.I scanned around me, trying to get anyone’s attention, but the streets were nearly empty and we were concealed in the shadows.I struggled against his grip and tried crying out, but his large hand clamped my mouth shut, stifling my cries.He dragged me towards the Range Rover and shoved me forcefully into the backseat, my head slamming against the door with a painful thud. He got into the backseat beside me, while the other settled in the driver's seat. The engine roared to life, and panic seized when I realized what was happening.I was being kidnapped.“Who are you people?” I asked, fear evident in my voice.Silence.“Where are you taking me?”Still no answer.I needed to get out of here.I realized my phone was still in my purse, but the man beside me watched me closely. The thought of fighting my way out dropped in my mind, but the sheer size of this man was frightening. No doubt, he could easily end my life with those enormous hands of his.I was helpless.My thoughts raced. Who were these men and what did they want from me? Was I being trafficked? Were they serial killers planning to kill their next victim?I didn't believe in God but I said a silent prayer to him, hoping a miracle would somehow happen.The car suddenly jolted to a stop, almost sending my body flying. I peered through the car’s window and saw we were parked in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by towering trees. Blood drained from my body… the woods were never a good sign.The man beside me lifted his nose in the air and sniffed like a damn dog. “They’re here,” he said.“No Shit.” The man in the driver’s seat hit the wheels aggressively, making me jump.Before I could tell what was going on, the men exited the car, leaving me alone in it. I could hear faint thuds and guttural noises coming from outside, causing my fear to intensify.Whatever was happening out there certainly didn’t sound good, and I wasn't ready to find out. But at that moment, my survival instincts kicked in… this was my chance.With trembling fingers, I reached for the handle and pulled. The door opened immediately, the night air rushing in. The darkness outside was eerie, but that wasn't going to stop me. Determination welled inside me as I looked ahead, ready to run. I wasn't going to let myself become another missing person on the news. My life was at stake and I was ready to fight for it.Adrenaline surged through my veins, and without looking back, I ran. I sped through the dense bushes and overgrown trees, leaves rustling beneath my feet as I trampled on them.I didn’t know where I was headed to, but I was determined to get far away from my captors, and hopefully, find help at the other side of the woods.Time passed but the woods didn't seem to end as I sped through. My heart pounded hard against my chest, my breaths came in ragged gasps and every muscle in my body burned, but I couldn't stop.Suddenly, I heard loud thuds coming from behind me, and my blood turned to ice… something was chasing me. I raced faster, my ears ringing as I pushed further.The woods became a blur as I ran, but whatever was chasing me still followed behind me relentlessly, its reverberating steps growing louder. The grunts and the thuds coming from my pursuer made me come to the realization that whatever it was wasn't human and that made everything so much worse.I made the mistake of looking back and felt my gut wrench deep in my stomach when I caught sight of the monster chasing me. My feet immediately connected with something, making me lose my footing.I fell hard to the ground, grazing my knee and hands on the coarse ground. I tried to get back on my feet but sharp pain radiated through my limbs, leaving me helpless.The monster, however, was on top of me in an instant, its vicious snarl revealing bloody razor-sharp canines. What I thought was a monster was an enormous wolf, with icy blue eyes that glowered at me. I could hardly contain the terror in me when the wolf moved its large head closer to my face.“Go away!” I screamed, my voice quivering as tears streamed down my eyes. At that point, I knew death was inescapable as it stared down at me with its blue eyes. Knowing I was about to be wolf dinner, I shut my eyes, bracing for death and hoping it would be quick and painless, but it never came.When I dared open my eyes, it met the wolf’s now curious gaze. It cocked its head as if trying to figure me out, and its nose twitched as it sniffed me. I remained still as it did, hoping the wolf had a change of heart about eating me. I felt my heart pound faster when it dipped its head lower, and then it nuzzled its wet snout into my cleavage, sniffing provocatively.“Hey! Back off!” I shoved the wolf away impulsively, as it flared its nostrils in return.Perplexed, I couldn't understand why I was still alive, and why this wolf wasn't licking on my bones yet.My attention was immediately drawn to the two wolves who had silently appeared behind me and I felt dread wash over me.There were more of them.The wolf on top of me growled back at them, as if in a defensive manner while they just simply stared. The distinct sound of bones snapping suddenly filled the air and I watched in disbelief as the two wolves transformed into naked humans; a man and a woman.“Jesus,” I muttered, my eyes widened as I gaped at the man and woman who now walked towards me.“You’re coming with us” the woman’s voice was soothing, while the man walked towards the blue-eyed wolf and patted it gently. “Come on, let's get going,” he said.The wolf released a low grunt and the unmistakable sound of bones snapping followed. It transformed into a man just like the others. I stared in absolute shock, my mind refusing to decipher what I had just witnessed.I was losing my fucking mind.The woman crouched down in front of me, extending her hands. “Let me help you up,” she whispered.A wave of dizziness washed over me, the weight of the night’s events finally taking a toll on me. Witnessing the wolves turn into humans had been my last straw, as darkness closed in on my vision.I woke up to the sound of people bickering around me, their words barely audible. Blinking, I forced my eyes open, wincing as sunlight shone directly in my eyes.“She’s awake.” A man said. I surveyed my surroundings, regarding the room I was in. It was huge and adorned with mahogany furniture and velvet-painted walls. I lay on a king-sized bed, draped in white sheets.“Where am I?” my voice croaked as I managed to sit up in bed. I noticed I wasn’t wearing the same dress I had on, meaning one of them undressed me. The thought of these strangers touching my body sent shivers down my spine. My gaze fell on the man and woman standing in the room with me, and suddenly, everything came back to me. They were the wolves. I was alert as I glared at them, my heart beating hard against my chest.“You’re at the Solstice Clan’s estate, you’ll be safe here.” the man responded. He was tall and attractive, about 6’3 with long chestnut brown hair neatly tied into a ponytail. His deep brown eyes were
A knock on my door jolted me from my sleep. I groggily rubbed my temples as I stretched my limbs. I couldn't remember when I had fallen asleep.I must've been really tired.My bleary eyes surveyed the unfamiliar walls that enclosed me in the well-furnished room and again, I remembered where I was and why. The knock echoed again, snapping me back to reality, and I remembered there someone was waiting at my door.“Gina.” A familiar feminine voice called from the other side. It struck me as odd that they knew my name considering I couldn't recall telling anyone here. Hurrying, I leaped off my bed and swung the door open. The gorgeous Wolf woman from earlier stood, wearing a welcoming smile.“I was starting to worry you wouldn’t wake up.” She said as she made her way into the room without permission.“Morning.” I greeted, unsure of what to say. “Good morning. Get ready; I’d like to give you a tour.” She said with a pleasant expression on her face like the tour was such a cheerful activi
The whole walk would have been pleasant if it weren't for the relentless stares of nearly every person in the estate. I started to feel somewhat appreciative towards celebrities because I couldn't understand how they managed to do it. It was hard enough to ignore the gazes that trailed after me, but eager kids that followed behind me like I was the most interesting thing, and relentless people even going as far as calling me the name I was soon getting tired of, was beginning to grate on my nerves.Sacred Wolf.There wasn’t anything sacred about me. I didn’t even believe in God, talk more of a moon goddess. Never been a fan of religion. In my opinion, It was a human-made construct brought up by God knows who to keep people under their made-up rules, and their minds limited and restricted to a false belief. The fact that these people watched me with a reverence that seemed almost religious and acted like I was some kind of savior made my skin crawl with irritation. I just wanted to
Devyn’s voice blared through the whole house, and when his frantic stare met mine, I winced. I looked away instantly, even though I could still feel his intense gaze on me.“Chill out. We just showed her around.” Wilona replied nonchalantly like his anger did not affect her. She stepped into the kitchen, completely ignoring him.Still having more to say, Devyn’s gaze moved to Liam who ambled to the dining, standing a few centimeters away from him.“I don’t want you taking her anywhere without my permission,” he scolded Liam, his chest heaving as he spoke.Why was he so worked up about it?“She's safe here—” Liam debated.“—Nowhere is safe for her,” Devyn cut in, “you alone should know better. Don't let this happen again.” he glared at Liam, his voice deadpan.Liam, no longer opposing him, raised his hands in surrender, and walked away, “Aye, I hear you.”How could they even stand this guy? I wouldn't want to be friends with someone who'd always snap at me like a retired veteran.I gav
Devyn“Go fuck yourself.” She bit out her words without hesitation, not a single ounce of fear in her.My blood boiled with anger, as a torrent of rage coursed through my veins. I struggled to contain the primal urge to snap her little neck with my bare hands. No one, not even Wilona whom I’d practically grown up with dared to speak to me in such a manner. did—they wouldn’t live to. But there she was, defiantly glaring at me with those warm fiery eyes of hers, hurling curses at me.My grip on her arm remained firm, as she fought desperately to free herself from my grasp. I wanted to teach her a lesson, to make her understand that I would not tolerate disrespect. I had a bad temper, one that was difficult to control, and she seemed to have a knack for pushing all the right buttons. However, one look at her petite fragile frame, her exquisite face, and her sexy body that didn’t hide well under the clothes I had bought for her, my resolve softened. She was important to me.My inner wol
GINAI fell hard on my ass, as Wilona hurled me to the ground for the hundredth time. I groaned and accepted her outstretched hand, allowing her to hoist me off the ground as I struggled to catch my breath. We only began training like an hour ago and it was already beginning to take a toll on me. “Why do I even need to do this?” I questioned, in between ragged breaths, tinged with exasperation. I downed a much-needed bottle of water, part of its contents pouring on my front.“You need to learn to defend yourself and control your powers.”I bent down, resting my hands on my knees, “I have you and Liam already.”Wilsons chuckled, a knowing glint in her eyes as she added, “We won't always be there, you know,”The training grounds were a large open field surrounded by towering trees forming a protective canopy overhead. The field’s center served as the focal point for our training sessions where werewolves engaged in exercise and combat training. The place was filled with people, undoubt
In the inky darkness, a woman sat, with cascading fiery red hair that emulated a sea of flames and amber eyes that gleamed like the sun. In the darkness, her body was the only source of light as she shimmered, a white aura surrounding her.Her gaze met mine, a tender smile gracing her beautiful features.Something in me told me I knew this woman and was deeply connected to her.I looked down at her hands which clutched her swollen belly, proof that she was pregnant.“Feel her,” she whispered to me, her voice a gentle caress. Driven by an irresistible impulse, I extended my hand toward her belly. As my palm made contact with her, a surge of energy coursed through me, flowing till it finally settled in my heart. Realization dawned on me. This was my mother and the baby in her womb was me. “She will be strong, just like you are” Her voice carried a sad undertone, “But I’m sorry I won't be there to watch you grow.”“Why?” I found myself asking, an overwhelming wave of grief and sorrow e
His powerful hands closed around my throat, squeezing me with immense strength. I struggled to breathe against his unyielding grip, gulping for air as I tried to free myself but he was too strong. He lifted me from the ground by my neck, like I weighed nothing, dangling as he held me in place.“S-stop. P-please,” I managed to choke out. my eyes felt like they were going to pop out from their sockets, and I could feel the blood draining from my head.Desperation clawed at me as I fought for my life, scratching at his arms and drawing blood in an attempt to break free from his deathly inhuman hold.When I looked at his face, He looked anything but human as his eyes glowed eerily, fangs bared in a menacing snarl. With the speed of lightning, he moved, tossing me on the bed with so much force that I almost made my neck bend at an awkward angle. I desperately gasped for air, catching my breath as I tried to regain composure , but before I could react, but he was on top of me in an instant.