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
Daisy The moon tonight is lovely and full. As I sit under the stars by my favorite lake, I can't help but let my mind wander. Everyone tells me to stay positive. I hear it so many times a day at this point that it makes me want to scream. If I keep being reminded of my pup's absence, how can I stay in the right mindset? Don't they know that it only makes me more depressed? "Skylar will be home soon! I'll make sure of it." Aiden assured me like always. "Everything will be back to normal soon. I promise." How can he promise something like that? I don't want us both to be disappointed. "Try to keep your stress levels down," Olivia told me after examining me. "I know it's hard but you don't want to cause any issues with your twins. It's still early in the pregnancy so you must try and breathe." Easier said than done. I don't want to harm the twins but how can I not be upset? Everyone else in the packs says the same thing too. "Don't worry, Luna! Let us do the work and bring Skylar hom
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?