I stood under the warm water as it sprayed down on me.With my head tilted back and my eyes closed, I tried to let the water wash away all my worries and stresses.The small splatters of the water caused discomfort to one side of my face, the one that was badly bruised.It was close to Lunch hour when Beatrice came to check on me again and she'd found me in the same spot, curled up in to a ball, shivering under the two blankets.This time, she didn't ask me to get up. She looked at the plastic bag and when she realized that I hadn't touched it, she grew angry.I didn't get to protest as she walked over to me and grabbed me by the arm to drag me out of the cell.My strength was no match to hers. She pulled me out of the dungeons as if I was a child caught doing something naughty.I tried to shake her grip away from my arm but she was not having any of it. I'd held on to the two blankets while Beatrice pulled me towards the main pack house. I'd kept my head low the whole way there, m
Raphael Stars...I stood by the window of my office, looking down at my mother's garden. The sight of the green flowers reminded me of the woman in the dungeons.It's been a full day since the rouge Alpha Landor tried to force himself on her. Even though I'd wanted to go check on her, I couldn't make myself leave the main pack house.I shouldn't care if she's hurting or not. That was the very purpose of me kidnapping her on the night of her mating ceremony.I was to inflict pain on her so Haden could feel it too, so he would see what his actions had brought to his front door. Yet, when I realized that Landor was going to hurt her, I couldn't just sit back and watch. The sight of him on top of her small figure was burned in to my brian and it kept me up all night.If I hadn't shown up in time...I shook my head, trying to get rid of the thought and image that was threatening to enter my mind.Letting out a sigh, I tore my eyes away from the garden and looked further away
Mina Wolf...I walked behind Beatrice as she led me towards the dungeons. The entire day, I'd been on high alert for anything and everything.After Beta Silver had helped me with the logs, I'd returned to the kitchen and waited by my corner.No one called out for me after that.When I'd returned to the kitchen, Cora was long gone and the omegas were finishing up washing the dishes.They'd left the wet dishes on the sink and I'd taken it up on myself to dry them.The rest of the day went on without a hitch and when the omegas returned to start making dinner, Beatrice came to take me to the dungeons.I followed her down the stairs and towards my cell. Once I entered my cell, Beatrice closed and locked the door before she turned around and left.I walked to the wall and slid down with my back pressed against it. I looked around and realized that I'd left my blankets in the bathroom.I looked over to the small window and focused on the soft glow provided by the moon
Raphael Stars...I leaned my back against the door of the dungeons and let out a sigh.What just happened in there?My heart was thundering in my chest, my pulse was beating like it never had before and my head was filled with a cloud of uncertainty.I looked down at my right hand with confusion, wondering what had gotten in to me.The purpose of me coming to the dungeons was to see how Luca was doing. I wanted to see if he'd learned his lesson.The thought of having to lock my gamma's wolf deep in the back of his head has been bothering me since the moment I made the choice.I knew Luca needed to be taught a lesson. What he did was unforgivable. Not only did he go against my direct order, but he also put her in danger.The fact that her safety mattered to me more than my authority boggled me.But what had been done was done and I knew two days was good enough to snap Luca out of whatever had gotten him when he dragged Zinnia to Landor's room.When I first stepped in to the d
Mina Wolf...It's back to log collection once again. First thing in the morning and Megan ordered me to go get more logs.The area near the back door of the main pack house is crowded by several logs that I'd collected for the last two days.Yet, Megan wanted more logs and if I said no, I knew that would bring me more trouble. So, I bowed my head and got to work.I mindlessly went to and from the main pack house, transporting freshly chopped logs from the woods by the two silver poles.Kalven, the large warrior that was set to keep an eye on me, kept following me as I went back and forth with the logs.My body was dragging from exhaustion but my mind was racing, constantly taking me back to the previous night and reminding me of the odd interaction I had with Raphael.After Raphael had left me last night, Beta Silver had shown up with a black plastic bag in his hands. He'd offered me dinner and went to sit on the ground with his back pressed against the bars.The entire time I was pick
I sat by the chopped logs in the woods near the two silver poles, holding on to my bleeding arm.The ground was a bit warm under my legs and a few rays of sun were peeking through the tall trees, creating a beautiful art of nature. The place was truly breath taking. I roamed my eyes around the woods, looking at the small and tall trees, admiring the various colors of the leaves. I let out as sigh as I let go of my bleeding arm. I looked down at my hand and the sight of blood made me sick.That was scary. I could never know what could tick Raphael off.I ask for mercy and he's triggered. I do something good by cleaning the dust off of the beautiful picture frame and he's triggered. I do the job I was asked to do by trying to clean the blue nursery and he's triggered.That makes survival ten times harder that it needs to be. After I'd ran out of his office, I'd rushed out of the main pack house through the back door and made my way to the woods by the two silver poles.I knew I didn'
Raphael Stars...I looked at the back of the picture frame that stood tall on top of my desk, facing towards my chair.My heart was thundering in my chest. My hands shook at the thought of touching the frame to turn it down again.My chest constricted at the sight. I couldn't walk around the large desk to sit on my chair. If I do, then I would have to face the picture, my absolute nightmare. I turned away from the desk but I knew I couldn't walk out of this study until I have my wolf under control as much as I could. The moment I'd walked in to my study for a long day of looking dow at papers and not actually joining my people as their leader, I'd found my little green flower standing in front of my desk.At first, I was shocked to see her in my study. I'd understood why she was here after I'd ran my eyes around the study. I didn't need to ask her why she was here. It was very obvious. Megan would be the only one who would dare to send her up here to clean my offic
Mina Wolf...Beta Silver walked beside me as we made our way to the dungeons.We'd spent hours in the woods by the two silver poles, just talking. It amazed me how much the beta wanted to share with me.He'd talked about some of his childhood, the mischievous things he did with his twin and the alpha when they were just pups, how they used to reck the kitchen and upset Beatrice.Beta Silver didn't talk about his parents. I assumed it was a touchy subject so I didn't want to ask. But he did talk about Beatrice as if she was their birth mother.I was also surprised by the fact that no one came looking for me. I knew that I should have returned to the kitchen and wait for the omegas to ask for help but with the shock of what had happened in Raphael's study, I didn't want to go back to the main pack house.I didn't know when it happened, but Kalven had, at some point, left the two of us in the woods.When the sun started setting down, I saw Beta Silver's eyes shift to the sid
Mina Wolf...I looked outside of the window, hoping to catch the sight of the moon. My heart was thundering in my chest.I reached up and pressed my hands against my chest, feeling how wild my heart was drumming.Today is the day.Dropping my hands, I looked towards the mirror.Dressed in a floor length, sleeveless green dress and my hair falling around me, I looked ready for my mating ceremony.This scenario felt quite familiar. But the difference is that the nerves I was feeling wasn't from fear, it was from excitement.It's been two years since the first time I met Raph, which was not in the best situation. And now, two years later, with our twins recently turning one, we were going to officially take each other as mates.Even though everyone knew we were mates, we wanted to keep the tradition.Havoc came to get me and the two of us made our way out of the main pack house and walked over to the large field where the ceremony will take place in the open.When we got there, I saw that
Raphael Stars...They kicked me out. They freaking kicked me out of the front room. I paced outside of the pack hospital, wanting to barge in to the front room and be by Zi's side. But angering Monika even more is probably not an option.It's been four hours and the sun was slowly coming up. Every single time Zinnia screamed, I could hear pain in her voice. Sweat was covering my entire body."Relax man, she'll be fine." Havoc commented and I couldn't stop myself from glaring at him.Havoc stood with his arm around Okla, looking all cozy when I'm about to lose my mind.Zi screamed again and I was close to marching myself back to the door when I heard a baby cry.My heart skipped a beat at the sound."Come in." Bear called out and I quickly ran in to the front room to see Monica holding a little bundle."Cut the cord." She ordered, seeming a little bit calmer than she was when she kicked me out.Bear offered me the medical scissor and I slowly cut the cord."Congratulations, Alph
We stood outside of the main pack house, about to say goodbye to my brothers.Last night had been one of the best nights of my life. Everyone had a blast, including my brothers.But now, it was time for them to go back.Their car was prepared and ready to go, I just had to say goodbye to them, which I didn't want to.Atlas looked at me, that same old robotic expression on his face. "Stay safe, Mina." He commented before he gave me a pat on my shoulder and walked away. I watched his climb in to the drivers seat of the car and close the door.I wish he would have at least given me a hug. We might not see each other again."Let him be, Mina. Atlas is allergic to his emotions." Blaze commented as he opened his arms and wrapped them around me.I hugged him back, taking in his brotherly love."Now, make sure you're safe, Okay Mina. Constantly worrying about your whereabouts is getting exhausting." He chuckled before he pulled away."You too , Havoc. Stay safe brother." He added as he gave
I woke up when someone placed their hand on my shoulder. Slowly pealing my tired eyes open, I looked at Raphael, who was smiling down at me.What a great thing to wake up to."Wake up, Zi." He whispered before I saw him leaning in to press his lips against mine and gave me a quick kiss.He pulled away a bit and offered me his hand.With a soft groan, I took his hands and he helped me sit up on the bed.The new room we were in, which was Raphael's old room before he and I started sharing a bed, was lit up.Not by actual lights but by his aura. Raphael felt light and that gloomy cloud that always followed him around no longer bothered him. I was happy to see that my Luna powers workedEven though it was exhausting, the training I had with the elders finally paid off.I looked towards the window and finally realized that it was night time. I let out a startled gasp before I returned my eyes to Raph."I slept the entire day?" I asked, to which Raphael nodded his head."You should have wok
I leaned against the head board of Raphael's old bed as Monika looked at the cut on the side of my swollen belly.Raphael sat down next to my feet, looking at the bloody X mark with a glare. I felt a bit uncomfortable with all the stares. Not Raphael's but the rest of my brothers.I glanced towards the window of the room and looked at my five brothers standing with their arms crossed over their chests and their back leaned against the window."You guys don't have to be here, you know." I commented. "You should get some rest. I'm sure you're tired.""We're fine." The reply came in a collective mumble, bringing a small smile to my lips."I know we're making you uncomfortable." Blaze smiled at me. "But it comes with the package of having too many older brothers. Deal with it." I gave him a playful glare before I looked at all of them."I'm fine, if that's what you guys are worried about." I commented, the smile still stretching my lips."We'll leave once we make sure you're okay." Atlas
Raphael walked around Haden's body and started walking over to me. He took off his shirt and wiped the blood off of his hands as much as he could before he reached for me.Sliding his hands around my waist, he slowly pulled my up to my feet and hugged me close. My knees were a bit weak so I leaned on Raphael, wrapping my arms around him and hugging him back. "Are you okay?" Raphael asked, leaning his chin against the top of my head."I'm fine." I replied, nodding my head a bit.Raphael pressed a kiss against the top of my head before he pulled away a bit and pressed his right hand in my belly.He avoided touching the X mark as he caressed my baby bump. I watched as he closed his eyes and focused on the baby, trying to listen to the heart beat.At the very moment, our baby kicked against his hand and Raphael opened his eyes to look down at the spot.It felt like our little one was telling us he was fine as well.Raphael leaned down to press his lips against mine, giving me a short ki
Mina Wolf...My head was pounding and my vision was getting blurry.The X mark my very own father carved in to the side of my stomach was burning. The second he'd pushed the blade against the side of my baby bump, I'd screamed bloody murder, begging him to stop.With what Haden did to Selin, I knew he would do it to me too.His mad laughter continued as he drew the X, saying that would be the spot he'll start at when he finally cuts my baby out of me.What a horrible and terrifying thing to hear?Everything still felt like one horrible dream. One second, Raphael was walking out of our room to get me my sandwiches. The next second, Luca was barging through the door.I didn't have enough time or speed to react when he marched over to the bed and slammed a lamp on my head.I was too busy maneuvering my body and trying to move away from him with my large belly dragging me back when he'd launched himself at me.I don't really remember much from there, other than the fact that th
I looked down at the map stretched in the dining room. We'd moved here because my study wasn't bug enough to hold all of my people who wanted to help.The bandage on my shoulder was getting soaked with blood but I couldn't care less. Monika and Bear had advised me to rest and not move my shoulder as much as possible but of course, their words were met with ignorance.Rest? No, that will not be possible, not until I find out how they managed to get in without getting detected and how they manged to get out with Zinnia."Maybe they took her to Landor's territory." One of the warriors commented but I shook my head."Landor's territory is locked in." Silver commented, looking at the map with fire in his eyes.They also took Megan and Silver was the first to speak against Monika and Bear's advise. Raphael can rest when he dies, he said. We need to get them back.Silver is right.We've been locking Landor in his pack, preventing anything and anyone from going in and out. I wasn't willing t
Raphael Stars...I walked out of the bathroom, drying my hair with a small towel.Zinnia was sitting on the bed with her back pressed against the headboard, her legs stretched out above the covers and her hands rubbing at her large belly.I couldn't stop my lips from stretching in to a soft smile as I looked at her."Barely six months and I look like I'm about to burst." Zinnia commented with a small pout.She's been saying that almost every night and every morning this past three weeks.Zinnia is right though. Her belly is growing at an alarming rate.Bear joked that she might give birth to a bear. Zi didn't think it was funny. With how small she is, it kind of scared her. Which was why she's been a bit annoyed too easily lately.But, no matter how scared she claimed to be, I always catch her caressing her baby bump with such loving and tender touch.I walked over to the bed, dropped the towel on the nightstand and sat down next to her.Reaching out, I gently caressed her belly