Daisy I stare in stunned silence as I watch Samuel. He's changed so much since I last saw him too. Instead of being a skinny and awkward teenager with carrot hair and many freckles, he's now strong. He's grown into his features well and I can even call him handsome. "Daisy... there you are..." Samuel says with a laugh and smile. He looks so relieved too but all the tension melts away from him and he looks exhausted. "... Help him get cleaned up," I order. "He's an old friend of mine so treat him like a guest," I add. I look over to Peter and note that he's staring wide-eyed at Samuel. "Peter?" Then I see my mate's face. "Aiden...?" Aiden looks so pale like he's seen a ghost. Why is he staring at Samuel like this? I put a hand on his arm and he jumps. "Y-yeah... follow what Daisy says." He mutters and turns away. I hesitate as he walks away and look back to the others some of the Omegas leading Samuel away. Peter shakes his head and looks at me. "Go after Aiden, Luna. He'll... nee
Samuel As I stare down Daisy's pup, I know who the father is. He's like a tiny copy of him too which makes my blood go cold. "Daisy... what did that bastard do to you...? Is that why...?" Daisy looks away and I let out another low growl. It all makes sense now. She made an attempt on her life after he forced himself on her. I still remember seeing her pale face that day and seeing all that blood. It haunts me everywhere I go and it's why I wanted to find her. If I know she's alive and well then that's enough for me... or so I wanted to believe. "Hi there, Mister Rouge!" I snap my head down to look down at the pup. Those hazel eyes only belong to one man. That hair and those ears and tail too. "I'm Skylar! This is my friend, Ebony! Nice to meet you!" They sparkle so bright but all I can see is Tristian Parker. I clench my fists and growl low making the pups flinch back and look afraid. "Samuel!" This time I flinch when I hear Daisy's harsh tone. She rarely calls me by my full name
~Five Years Later~ Tristian Attending this party is very important. Strengthening alliances, sizing up the competition, and getting news from the Royal pack... everything is important to have. I remember coming to this event with my father many times. Every five years, packs from all over come and mingle together. Many wolves find their mates and it's a joyful time for everyone. We also gain information about what's happening with the other packs. Are rouges attacking? Are hunters on the move? Who wouldn't want to enjoy this time? Apparently, Dahlia Summers is one of these idiots. "I can't believe we have to go to this party with all the work we have already," Dahlia mutters and sighs softly. "Who cares about the other packs? We have alliances but so what?" She plays with her blonde hair and scowls. "Hey! Are you even listening to me?" I look out the window as I tune Dahlia out. I'm so tired of hearing her whine and complain. I've acted as the best Alpha and mate that I can be
Daisy Attending this joint party is something I never thought I'd be able to do. Aiden didn't even attend last year's party because of how anxious I got at the idea. How could I face Tristian when I wasn't strong enough? How could I stomach facing my former pack and family? Now though? I feel ready. Nothing can stop me now, especially with Aiden by my side. I never knew I could love someone as much as I love him and yet here I am. "Are you all ready, love?" Aiden asks leaning against the door frame as I finish up my makeup. After using our wolf forms to travel fast, we needed to get ready once we arrived. "D*mn... you're gorgeous." He looks me over. "I almost don't want anyone to see you." I giggle and turn to face him. "You're not so bad yourself." Aiden always looks good in anything he wears but tonight he had on a nice dress shirt and some dark leather pants. "If I didn't know any better I'd say you're wanting to show off." As I stop in front of him, Aiden chuckles and takes m
Daisy "Hello, Tristian," I say in a dismissive tone making his hazel eyes flash. They always did when I disrespected him in the past. "It's laughable to think you can say I'm your mate when you were the one who rejected me first." Tristian growls under his breath. "That was a mistake that I regret every day. Had I met your wolf beforehand I..." This makes me laugh. How pathetic can someone be? And in front of his chosen mate too! He has no morals at this point. "A mistake?!" Dahlia chimes in her voice rather shrill. Aiden winces and rubs his ear. "Had you met Naomi before?! What the hell are you talking about?! You chose me before her!" She stomps her foot and I'm reminded of how she used to do that as a child. Spoiled Dahlia always getting her way. She'd stomp her foot and point at me using that same shrill tone. In the end, she'd be beaming proudly while I'd be holding my cheek from a harsh slap. Everything had to be her way. Reality isn't like our childhood though so her being
Dahlia This night couldn't get any worse than it already is. Why is Daisy here? Why isn't that bitch dead already?! Not only that but she's the Luna of the mysterious Crimson Moon pack. The true wolves of the night? How? She's nothing more than a weak slut! It must all come from Naomi! But she already turned her back on me so I can't trust her either! What hurts the most is that Tristian is trying to suck up to her. He even stabbed me in the heart once again blaming me for losing our pup. I fight tears and can only watch numbly from the sidelines. I'll kick the man in the balls for all this later when we go home! "Baby, please." My heart sinks at his soft tone. When was the last time I heard Tristian sound like this? And why does it have to be towards Daisy instead of me? "I made a mistake and I'm sorry so please... I want you back..." Another stab to my heart. However, I watch in surprise as my useless twin throws Tristian over her shoulder and onto the ground. The loud thud se
Aiden I have a range of emotions going through me right now. From joy to panic to worry... then back to joy again, everything I'm feeling overwhelms me. I'm overjoyed by the fact I'm having not only one pup but twins! I could howl loudly at the moon I'm so excited! I'm also worried though. Losing Rosie in that way made me so nervous around Daisy during her first pregnancy. I didn't want to lose my second chance the same way I lost my first. Everything turned out well in the end. No complications and no reason to worry in the future. I even love Skylar as my pup all because he's Daisy's. I'm also panicked too. It doesn't make any sense logically but I fear deep down that I'll be a terrible father to my blood. Daisy will talk me down later but for now, it's all that I can think of. Is this something all expected parents go through? How many fears will run through my mind before they're born? What about after? I set Daisy down and hold her close. "You have no idea how happy I am," I
~Some Time Earlier~ Skylar Life can't be any better for me! Dad is an amazing leader and Alpha and Mom is a kind yet firm Luna! Maybe a little too firm at times but still! Mom is the best! So is everyone else too! Being the son of the leaders has many perks that I take full advantage of. Peter is a great godfather to me. He lets me ride on his shoulders whether in his human or wolf form. Having the Beta as an uncle figure is awesome! He has been distant lately but still always makes time for me when my parents are busy. He always stares off into space but I can't ask why because he never tells me! 'It's something only I can understand? How rude! Then there's Sammy! He's always spending time with me and finding nice ways to keep me entertained! Everyone says he loves Mom but I think he's just great friends with her. He's also great with Ebony! Speaking of which, Ebony is awesome! She's a little older than me but also rather shy. One day when I'm the Alpha instead of Dad, I'm going
Leah ~Age 8~ "What's wrong with her?!" Mother's angry voice makes my ears hurt when I open my eyes. Wasn't I just with the little ones? "Why did she pass out after touching Liam? Why won't either of them wake up? What did she do to my son?!" Then it comes back to me. Liam was hurt! I shoot up quickly before groaning as the world spins around me. Suddenly a pair of hands grabs me by my shoulders and I'm face to face with Mother's wild eyes. "What did you do to Liam?!" "I-I didn't..." Mother shakes me and I groan as it rattles my brains. "I didn't... Eden said... t-to touch him..." I stammer out and wince as her grip gets stronger. "M-Mother... t-that hurts..." Mother pushes me away and I flop back onto the bed. "If he doesn't wake up, then you're going to pay! Who the hell is Eden, huh?!" I cower under her hate-filled gaze. I was never Mother's favorite but she's never acted this way towards me before. "M-my wolf..." I whisper making Mother frown. "S-she said that she could he
Leah ~Age 8~ All my life, I've been the mature one. Mother has always been strict with me so I learned how to fold laundry and wash dishes before I was five. Having fun is a luxury I can't afford to have either. Being born into a family of warriors means that 'fun' equals sparring and fighting with one another. I never liked it myself which meant I was the outcast of the family. It doesn't help that I remind people of a baby fawn either. I'm always chased by my older siblings as I'm seen as prey to them. I'm Leah the fawn, helpless, weak, and unable to fight. The bruises I gain only lead to looks of disappointment from Mother too. 'You'll find your purpose soon.' My wolf, Eden, assures me all the time. 'Don't push yourself too hard. Know your limitations, Leah. Don't live only to please others. Live for yourself.' Yeah, easier said than done! I met my wolf at age five and it was such an exciting day for me! I wanted to tell my parents, especially Mother, but after being brushed
Xander Standing out by the border at the end of night is always unnerving. Even for a powerful wolf like myself, there's always safety in numbers, but tonight, I have a reason to be waiting out here so late. If I didn't, I'd be lying next to my beautiful mate or holding our pup close while in a rocking chair. I clench my fists and take a deep breath. He'll be here soon. I have no idea what he wants after all the trouble he's caused but I can't ignore his message. As much as I'd rather wash my hands of him for good, I need to know if he's going to be a threat in the future. I must protect my pack before anything else. I look up at the sound of crunching leaves and undergrowth and narrow my eyes as the man with blood-red hair steps into view. "... There you are, Magnus. You had me wait for a long time." I mutter in a bitter tone. Magnus's lips curl into a small smile. "I apologize, little pup. I had to make sure my own was sound asleep and taken care of before I left her alone." He
Daisy The morning starts as any other. I wake up, wash my face, and brush my teeth before heading downstairs to make breakfast. I whip up some pancake batter and pull out some bacon and eggs for my family. While it would be easy just to eat at the pack cafeteria, I love cooking for my pups. I smile brightly as now I have to cook more than I used to. I hum softly to myself as I flip pancakes and think of life as it is now. Nothing could be better honestly. Sure, not everything is perfect but then nothing can truly be perfect. No one should desire a completely perfect life. One month after coming back home, everything has become routine. While some may say it's boring, I think it's wonderful after everything we've gone through. The peace is well deserved after the crazy war we were in. Those who deserved nothing but pain or suffering got what was coming to them. They're not worth thinking of either since we've won. I have no idea where Tristian Parker is now nor do I honestly care.
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?