Skylar "Let me out!" I shout and bang on the door. Over and over I bang and bang until my hands start to bleed from splinters. I grit my teeth with tears in my eyes. "You crazy lady! Let me go!" I kick the door now before sliding to the floor tears running down my face. How long have I been locked in this room? Hours? Days? Weeks? I can't figure out a way to tell time down here. No windows, no outside noises... am I in a basement? I don't know but I do know one thing for sure: that lady is out of her mind! She won't let me leave and keeps saying so much nonsense that I could scream! If only I could rush past her but she never gives me an opening and if I fail, I don't get to eat. How did I get here? And why does she keep lying to me? She's the bad guy! She kidnapped me so why is she painting Mom that way instead? I don't know but I need to escape and make it home. I need to go back to my real mother so I don't have to hear any more of this lady's lies! *** ~ Sometime before~
Aiden After a whole week, not only can we not find Skylar, but Zoey, the only one with reliable information, is still unconscious too. Poor Ebony can't seem to remember anything well enough and only vaguely remembers a huge monster-like wolf chasing them in the woods that were somehow yellow. Olivia told me that it was her mind's way of coping with trauma. I can't blame the little girl for being traumatized by this. Not only did her best friend get taken away but her mother was badly injured as well. I still can't believe this happened! Who would dare do this around so many pack wolves?! I let out a faint groan and look over to Daisy who is asleep right now. I can see the dried tears on her cheeks and that alone makes me snarl. Taking my son and causing my pregnant mate terrible grief? They're going to pay for this! I kiss her forehead and watch as her face twists. As she curls up in a ball, I hear her whimper his name. "Skylar..." my heart breaks even more. She's done nothing but
Tristian As we make it home, I lose sight of Dahlia. Whatever surprise she has can wait anyway since I have to give everyone the rundown. Whether she wants it or not, I'm going to help Daisy find her pup! Then I can earn some sort of gratitude from her and she won't hate me. Just another step to getting her back. I still feel enraged at the thought of her carrying another man's pups but I'll have to accept them either way. She's my true mate and I want nothing more than to make her mine right now. I have to earn her trust and love slowly though or I'll never get what I want. "Alright, everyone! Listen up!" I call out as my pack gathers around. It is rather slow but improvements have been made. The biggest change is how Omegas are treated. They do get bullied sometimes but punishments are also in place. Nothing big but it's a start. "During the party, a rouge attacked three members of Crimson Moon: an adult and two pups. They also kidnapped one of the pups as well." I begin and he
Dahlia Preparing for this day took a lot of time and energy but now it was finally time. My heart pounds with excitement and I can't help but grin at the boy. "Are you ready, dear?" The boy stirs and looks up at me his hazel eyes blank but he nods. "... Yes... I'm ready, mother." I grin happily when he calls me that. As it should be! Finally, he's home where he belongs. "Stay right here until I call for you. Gotta make a grand entrance!" I say happily. Once he finds behind a tree, I make my way out to everyone. Tristian is giving everyone the rundown of what happened at the party. This is the best time to introduce him to the pack while everyone is gathered. "Oh great! Everyone is still here." I say cheerfully making everyone's attention go on me. I bask in it too as it's what I deserve! I stop in front of him and grin at his surprised expression. "I have a huge surprise for everyone! Especially you, Tristian." I give him a big kiss and feel him freeze. I pull back seeing that daz
Dahlia I stare up at Magnus my heart pounding hard in my chest. He will give me what I desire... but what does he mean by feed him? Does he want to devour me in that way...? The thought sends a thrill down my spine. "I will make that one see you as you wish..." Magnus says making me freeze. "That boy... I have the power to make him see you as you wish. All you have to do is trust me... and make sure to feed me well, sweet flower." He tilts his head to the side. "What will it be?" My mind begins to race. How does he know about my son? Is he going to expose me to my pack? I hesitate as I feel a bit panic but then I feel something warm come over me. I look into Magnus' eyes and get lost in them once again. No... I can trust him. He leans forward and our lips meet. As Magnus kisses me, I lose all my sense and control. As we end up on the ground with Magnus hovering over me, he smirks and I whimper with need. It's been so long since Tristian's even glanced my way. Why can't I do someth
Skylar When I wake up, I find myself in a strange place. I'm still trapped that much I know but I remember falling asleep on the bed in this room so why is my back against something hard? I look around and try to move but find that I can't. It's then that I see that I'm tied to a long table. Panic sets in and I struggle with the ties. What's going on? What is that crazy Dahlia doing to me now? I won't give in! She'll never be my Mom! "Oh, good! You're awake!" I snap my head to where her voice comes from and I tense. Dahlia is sitting on the bed I fell asleep in the lap of a man. Her eyes are glassy and her face flushes like she has a fever. What makes me feel afraid though is the man. With his long red hair like wet blood and dark red eyes, I just know he's trouble. Everything about him just makes me want to shy away and hide. His lips twist into a cruel smile and my heart pounds in my chest. "Magnus, love, this is the boy! My son who has been so brainwashed by my stank of a sist
~Back in the Present~ Tristian Taking Keith home was such a strange feeling. He only looked around with a blank stare and didn't respond to anything I said. He would then sit down on the floor and pull his knees to his chest as if he didn't belong anywhere. Coaxing him didn't work either even when Dahlia tried to do the same. Thinking about it sends a pang of sadness through me. What sort of life has he lived through to make him so... void of life? Dahlia only said that she saved him from the terrible woman who took him from us but who was it exactly? While I am happy... why doesn't this feel right? After Keith falls asleep, I make my way downstairs and spot Dahlia in the kitchen. She hums to herself in a dreamy-like manner and it makes me crack a smile. It's nice to see her so happy. I step forward to approach her when a certain scent reaches my nose. I tense and watch as Dahlia happily hums and makes herself a snack and some tea. She's not only happy because of Keith! Jealousy
Keith Life isn't so bad honestly. I have a nice home, all the food I can eat, and some kind kids who want to be my friends. I'm even the son of the Alpha and Luna making me like a prince in a fairytale story! I'm supposed to be happy and grateful. So why does everything feel so off? 'Don't forget who you are!' That voice echoes in my head but where is it coming from? Thinking about it gives me a pounding headache too. The man who calls himself my father is nice enough. I don't have any complaints about him but I do feel uncomfortable. 'Tristian' is what I call him but he seems understanding about it. He doesn't push me but the expectation just makes me feel weird. I look just like him so it must be true. Mother on the other hand... she's so strange and clingy. For the most part, she's just kind and loving. When I look at her, I think 'She must be my mother' and don't question it. It's just how she acts that scares me. If I do anything wrong, then she becomes very angry. She alway
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