Tristian "Dad?" My Beta and Dahlia's father, Phil, is standing there with a grim look on his face. "What's wrong? Did something happen to Mom?" She asks worriedly. Phil shakes his head and rubs his head as if he has a headache. "No... it's not your mother. It's Daisy." Dahlia frowns as do I. What's wrong with her now? "She attempted suicide this morning." My heart stops and I feel the world start to spin around me. "What?!" Dahlia's eyes go wide. "Why?! She tried to kill herself?!" Her hands are trembling and while her voice sounds outraged, her expression shows her shock and horror. Phil's voice sounds so far away, but I can still hear him as I stand still like a statue. "Her friend, Samuel came to this morning to check on her. I didn't even know she was home. He went upstairs so suddenly pushing me aside I followed him ready to punish him... but then I smelled her blood. Samuel broke down the door and..." Phil trails off and grimaces. "I haven't seen so much blood in so long.
Dahlia I never thought she'd have the guts to do it. As I sit next to my chosen mate and love, Tristian, it's all for her. Dad already left to go about his duties and while I'd love to do the same, Tristian won't budge. He seems determined to see this through even three days later and I have no idea why. Daisy... poor useless and unattractive Daisy. She's been with me since I can remember and has always been a background character in my story. Plain and insignificant Daisy, always second to me, the perfect Dahlia. When I got along with her, she lived only for me. She always made sure to make me happy, but only because I was the only one to give her the time of day. I didn't mind her back then because I saw her as my other half. Back then, Daisy was different. She never let our parents get to her and was stronger. She changed though and I wanted nothing to do with her. I was the special one finding my wolf at age eight while she only got weaker and shyer. I'm better than her in ev
Dahlia ~Ten Years Earlier~ I understand why my parents think Daisy is weak and useless because well... she is! She's too shy, too kind, and too annoying for me to be around but I put up with it because of one person: Naomi. She appeared out of nowhere one day after Daisy seemed to completely break when Mama hit her for the first time and told her how much she hated her. I see her as another personality, but it's my favorite! She's so confident and strong and the sister I want all the time! I know it's her in charge when Daisy's purple eyes turn golden. Daisy seems aware of her presence too but I'm not sure either. I don't talk to her much and only keep up appearances. As I walk downstairs ready to get the day started, I see Daisy standing in front of my parents. With her harsh glare, I can't help but get excited. Naomi will be out today so we can play and explore the woods! Daddy backhands her hard and the sound is enough to make me flinch but Naomi stands her ground and just glar
NaomiSeeing Dahlia's pale face amuses me quite a bit. I bet she regrets not keeping her promise now but it's too late for that. I will never forgive her for what she did."T-that's a lie! It wasn't my fault that you left! I-it was Daisy! You always had to deal with her and her weak self!" Dahlia stammers out. Her voice is shrill and pathetic, exactly what I expected."You depended on me to do everything including being your sister and friend. In the end, it was your jealousy and selfishness that kept me from being known by your parents." I say and get out of bed. "Hey! Stay in bed, you're still not better!" I turn my attention to Tristian and raise an eyebrow at him. I see the regret and guilt in his eyes too. How disgusting! It's too late for both of them."I'm perfectly fine as is this body. It's Daisy that's shattered beyond recognition. And whose fault is that I wonder?" His hazel eyes flash with guilt and anger. He's not used to someone not listening to him it seems."She's the
Tristian I'm beyond pissed right now. How dare this little wolf disobey me and try to leave. I stop in front of her but she looks me in the eye her golden eyes glowing with power. She wouldn't even bow down to an Alpha's command. Just what sort of wolf is she? She's the opposite of weak little Daisy. I can feel Silas pushing me aside for control but I keep him in check. While Naomi will be punished for this, right now Daisy needs to recover. I need her to take back her denouncement of the pack so I can keep her safe. She holds her head high and speaks while making complete eye contact. "I, Naomi, former member of Moonlight and wolf of Daisy reject you Silas, Alpha of Moonlight pack and wolf of Tristian, as my mate." Wait... what?! To say I'm startled is an understatement. Wolves don't reject each other like their human halves! I fall to my knees and gasp out loud as I clench my chest. I've never felt something this agonizing before. Not even rejecting Daisy and her accept
~One Month Later~ Aiden As the Alpha of Crimson Moon, I have to always show strength with zero weakness. As we are true wolves of the night, we sleep in the day and are active at night. Every pack member is treated with kindness and respect. I won't tolerate anyone bullying any of the Omegas either. One of these reasons is because of my late mate, Rosie. I have her image forever in my mind: her beautiful wavy light brown hair, her bright green eyes, her cute freckled face, and her beautiful wolf form. Everything about her I have locked in my memory and I don't see it ever changing. We grew up together, Rosie and I. She was a lovely and bright young wolf who wanted to treat everyone fairly and kindly. Never once did she see herself as above anyone and even chewed me out when I behaved as such. Being a young and arrogant Alpha's son, I always got myself into trouble with thinking like that. She trained as a hunter and always brought home a nice meal even if it was something small l
(A/N: Hi guys! I apologize for not updating earlier, but I was dealing with a migraine. Because of this, I will be posting another chapter later today! I hope you enjoy it!)Naomi One month after leaving and Daisy still hasn't spoken to me. I'm not sure if she's awake or not but I know she's in there somewhere. The longer she's gone, the more feral I become especially without a pack. Pushing her does nothing though so I can only do what I have to do to survive. Crossing into another pack's territory isn't something I meant to do. Sniffing the ground and losing track of where I was is all my fault too. "Look, Grace, look! A trespassing rouge!" I snap my head up and see a patrol of wolves, three fully grown mentors with three trainees. I let out a defensive growl and back away while they approach me. They start to circle me and return my growl. "What are you doing on our territory, rouge?" The wolf named Grace asks. I lower my ears and glare at the wolves. I haven't seen any pack wo
Aiden Everything Naomi says pisses me off more and more. How can anyone treat another person that way? What kind of pack was she in? When she kisses my fist and looks into my eyes though, I melt and just want to hold her close. She's nothing like Rosie and that makes everything better. As we make it to my home, everyone stops and stares at us. Naomi tenses and starts to growl lowly. I can tell she's unsure of this but I take her hand and squeeze it gently. "It's ok," I whisper and she looks at me. "They're just curious. I'll let everyone know who you are later. For now... are you hungry?" Naomi watches me before looking around nervously. She's only being defensive and I don't blame her at all. "Yes, a little." She says and I start to lead her to the mess hall. No one is eating at this hour so she won't need to be wary of people there. I walk inside and motion for her to follow. "Do you like sandwiches?" Naomi tilts her head and nods. "Great! It's the only thing I can make." I grin
Samuel I don't know if I'm being brave or stupid. Trailing behind the pack to speak with the man who hurt me more than anyone ever has... I hope it's the right decision. We do need to talk but I've never felt ready to. Being apart for so long helped me get out of talking but this isn't healthy. Eventually, we stop and watch as our pack continues ahead. I look at Peter now and see his eyes darting around. Is he nervous? That's what he used to do when he was antsy about something. Funny how he still has that little tick of his. I let out a faint laugh. I never realized how much I knew Peter without trying. We were friends for so long... how did things turn out this way? So many things went wrong between us all because of that night. I don't even know what happened to me since I've never gone into a heated state again. I take a deep breath. "Now are you going to explain yourself?" I ask looking to the side at Peter. "I've come to terms with the pain you've caused me... but I still wa
Peter "Today, we will be heading home!" Aiden announces to the pack. "I would like to thank everyone in Royal Pack for your hospitality." He dips his head to Xander. "Thank you for allowing us to stay while my pup was injured." Xander smiles and nods. "Of course. Thank you for helping with the war." Next to him is his male Beta as Carmen left alongside their pack healer a few nights ago. The only one who seems to know the reason is the Alpha King himself and since it has nothing to do with Crimson Moon, I don't care enough to ask. Aiden nods and motions for us to follow. "Come along. We have a long road ahead." He says and with that, we're on the move. Since we have pups with us, we can move as quickly as we want so it'll take an extra couple of days. As we walk, my eyes wander over to Samuel who is holding our pup. After learning Hazel and Zoey were mates, hope swelled my heart. Maybe we could start anew and put the past behind us. This is the chance I've been waiting for. Howev
Tristian The war doesn't last long at all. Without Trent's leadership, the rogues devolved and scattered after the second fight. It may take years for another large group of rogues to band together and even longer for a powerful wolf to take them over. With how Moonlight Pack must be now... they will scatter too without any leadership. Of course, I can't call myself a leader as it is. As my wounds healed, I knew it only meant my time here was coming to an end. I silently cursed my Alpha blood for making them heal faster and dreaded what was to come. Xander only allowed me to stay because I saved Leah but only until my wounds healed completely. Soon I'll be all left alone and it will truly be all my fault. Regretting it all doesn't change anything though. I tried to speak to Daisy and apologize but she didn't accept it. She barely let me speak before she lashed out but it was what I deserved. The more she talked down on me, the more I agreed with every word. "You want to apologize
Skylar The battle didn't bother me when it happened. The other kids were scared and Ebony especially was terrified too. However, when I looked out and saw Moonlight pack members fighting alongside rogues, I could only think of one thing: it figures. Nothing they do surprises me anymore. The way I see it, none of them are worth anything at all. Seeing how other packs are opened my eyes to just how dysfunctional Moonlight is... or rather was. Knowing that they're nothing more than a band of rogues left out in the elements brings me so much joy. They've finally gotten what they deserve! The only ones that are worth caring about are already here: the Omegas who were powerless against the rest of the pack and the former Gammas. I did worry about Grayson fighting when I looked over at Rina and their pup but he's also an amazing fighter so when the battle was over and he came over to check on his family, it was just a sure thing. Now I have to worry about my little siblings instead. I lo
Tristian When I wake up, the first thing I notice is the pain I'm in. I've never felt anything like this before like my body has been ripped open. I let out a small whimper and try to move but it only makes things worse. "Tristian?" A sweet voice calls out to me and my nose is filled with the scent of lavender and mint so I open my eyes. I meet doe-like eyes and lift my head. 'Leah...?' Pain rips through me and I let out a small whine. She pats the top of my head and if I didn't hurt so much, I'd be wagging my tail. 'What happened to...!' Then memories of the battle come back to me. I immediately start sniffing her trying to see if she smells of blood. 'Are you alright?!' Irrational panic runs through me. Leah bites her lip and nods. "Yes... I'm ok." She frowns but then continues to speak. "... Why, Tristian?" I tilt my head feeling confused. "Why did you... protect me? Why didn't you run away? Why?" She sounds so frustrated. Why is she asking me that? Shouldn't it be obvious?
Leah As I sit next to the unconscious former Alpha, my anxiety gets stronger with each passing hour. Thanks to my wolf, he was out of danger and would recover. That's not what I'm nervous about at all. I want to know why he did what he did for me. I want to hear it from him. Before I alert Xander to tell him he is awake... I needed answers. *** ~During the Battle~ Getting an alert of a rogue attack gets me on edge. As a doctor, all I can think of is my pack members getting injured. No amount of preparation makes these things easier. "What's wrong?" Tristian asks worriedly. I came down here to give him his meal and leave yet I lingered here to chat. Something about Tristian calms me down when I should be on edge since he is one of the main factors in this war we're in. Yet I can't bring myself to hate his stupid but handsome face. "I'm sorry but I have to go! They're attacking the pack while everyone is gone!" I turn away knowing I'm needed up there. "You'll be safe here s
Silas ~Dream~ Running free is the dream of every wolf. Fresh air going into our lungs, wind blowing through our fur, moonlight lighting our way... it's just what every wolf hopes they can do. To make it better, their mate would be running by their side their furs brushing against one another, and love pushing them forward. Yet as I run, the air is stale and chilly. The forest around me is dark and suffocating. As I run, I'm lost and alone with no mate to be found. I already ruined everything with Naomi. No matter how much I yearn for or plead with her, she won't come to my side. I made a huge mistake trusting and loving Sunny. I was blinded just as Tristian was to Dahlia. Now I'm doomed to live forever alone. Soon I'll be a lonely rogue and lose my mind completely but haven't I already? All I can think of is Naomi. I can't get passed it. I haven't tried very hard but how can I? She was my perfect mate. She could have been an amazing Luna who would have elevated Moonlight Pack to
Daisy The moment we enter Royal Pack's base, the sound of growls and yelps makes my ears ring. I stand there stunned at the fight that awaits us. Most of the wolves here are rogues but I do catch sight of some familiar Moonlight Pack members as well. How can they go along with this? Why have they fallen so far? I clench my fists. It's like none of them have brains of their own. They deserve whatever they get once they become a scattered bunch of rogues. "Stay safe, love," Aiden says before rushing off after Xander. Looks like they'll be fighting together... no one will stand a chance against them! I quickly shift into my wolf form my paws itching for some action. Hopefully, I'll be able to find Dahlia in this mess! 'Daisy!' Anna's voice rings in my head before I can jump into battle. 'I need you to help me protect the pups!' I dig my nails into the ground before I take off following Anna's scent. While I'd love to fight some nasty rogues, protecting the pups is more important. The
Zoey Defending the pups is a no-brainer for me. I was trained as a warrior and continued my studies even after coming to Royal Pack. Doctor Leah told me having a schedule and continuing down the path I was before would help me with my lost memory. Too bad it didn't come back sooner. Luckily, my wolf is larger than most she-wolves though I don't match up to Luna Queen Anna. Her gray and white wolf form is built with power which is why she is also perfect for protecting the pups. No one will be able to harm them with the two of us here especially when our pups are in the mix. The thought of any of these bastards getting close to Ebony makes my blood boil. We are outnumbered by a lot. All we can do is hold the rogue and Moonlight scum off until the others show up. I can tell the others are getting tired but then a loud howl echoes the clearing. Anna perks up. 'Xander!' She yips in joy hearing her mate. Must be nice! As the reinforcements rush in, I let out a sigh of relief. Now I kno