Hazel As I lead Samuel to a private space to talk, I hear my heart pounding in my ears. From the moment I met him, he owned my heart and soul. He was then and will forever be my hero. He had no idea what he did for me that day. *** ~Hazel's Past and Rescue~ After a rogue group came in and took over my old pack, life was hell for everyone involved. Our parents were executed in front of us to break our spirits. Our alpha's pelt was worn by the smug and arrogant rogue leader, Trent. The young boys and girls were separated as we had different roles to be 'trained' for. We girls were practically slaves and were being groomed to be pleasing to the rogue males once we were of age. At least they waited until then... well for the most part. I can still hear Jenna's screams to this day... Anyway! Many of us came up with a plan to leave the pack before it got to that point. None of us wanted to be tied down to them especially since they took on multiple chosen mates by force. Trent even h
~Six Months Later~ Samuel As I sit outside, I wince at the sound of Daisy's screams of agony and sigh softly. Knowing this will be my fate in about two months only adds to my growing anxiety over this. As if sensing my nerves and with perfect timing, my pup stirs and kicks me. Pacing around in front of me is Aiden his face pale and fists clenched. Though she had successfully given birth before, the trauma from losing Rosie still runs deep. No amount of reassurance helps him either so I just keep my mouth shut. I have enough to worry about as it is! One thing I'm happy about is the fact that I've been able to hide my pregnancy completely. My pup is at the back of my womb so I don't have a baby bump or at least a big one. A small one began to form going into the third trimester but all I have to do is wear a baggy shirt which works perfectly going into winter. The downside is that I have horrible back pain especially when the pup decides to kick my back rather than my front. I coul
Daisy Just like last time the pain was all worth it. As I hold the twins in my arms, I feel nothing but love and adoration. Both are just so perfect and sweet: a boy and a girl. I only wish Sky was here to meet them too... he would have loved them to death. "Oh my!" I look up and watch as Hazel and Samuel walk into the room. Hazel's blue eyes sparkle. "How adorable! One that looks like the Alpha and one that looks like the Luna! They're so little..." she squeals a bit and I can't help but giggle at her. While she is Olivia's apprentice, this is probably the first time she's seen newborns before. "They are small." Samuel murmurs and watches them warily. "If I may assume... the one that looks like Daisy is the boy right? It just... seems to make sense in a way." I smile and nod. "That's right... how'd you guess?" I look down at the twins. The firstborn is a little bigger and in the girl. She has a dusting of red hair and darker skin and I'm willing to bet she'll have Aiden's lovely
Skylar ~Dream~ I find myself sitting by a lake I've never seen before yet I feel at ease. I lean back enjoying the moonlit forest around me and take in a deep breath. The air is so clean tonight and it feels like all my worries are fading away. How did I get here? I'm not sure I want to know because then that means I have to go back. But to what? I frown as I stare off at the lake. Who am I? Where am I? Why is everything a blur? As I look into my memories I don't have an answer. I feel like I'm a blank slate with nowhere to go. I look at my reflection in the lake. Yep, same dark brown hair and hazel eyes. But do I seem a bit... older than I should be? As I try to remember my age, nothing comes to me. Maybe I'm just a teenager and that's all I need to know. Everything is just making me so antsy and nervous. My unease grows especially when I hear leaves rustling behind me. As I look back, I catch sight of someone so beautiful. It's a girl I've never seen before either... yet does
Tristian As I stand out in the hallway with Keith, I can't help but scoff at his timid behavior. A real man wouldn't act like a coward around his father. Just because he's going on eight years old doesn't mean he can act like a toddler. It may not be fair but he's the perfect outlet to get out my frustrations and anger. After all, he is Dahlia's son too. When Dahlia announced she was pregnant to the whole pack, everyone naturally congratulated us. Another pup after having our first return was seen as a blessing. Everyone celebrated and Dahlia couldn't be happier. However, we both knew the truth. It wasn't mine and Dahlia was nothing more than a cheating whore. As Dahlia lets out screams of pain, Keith flinches and shrinks away while I merely get a thrill out of it. Serves her right. Perhaps something will happen this time around too. Or she'll lose this one too! That would be hilarious for sure. This thought makes me frown. When did I become so twisted and cruel? Where did things
Ebony ~Dreamland~ As I walk through the familiar forest, I make my way to the lake where I know Skylar is waiting on me. It's strange to be in a teen body in these dreams but it's all worth it just to see and talk to him more. When I wake up, I remember all my time with him. Maybe I can just learn more about what's going on with him! If this is him and not just a dream. As I spot him, I smile. "Skylar!" I call out and make my way over to him. As I get closer to him, I know something is very wrong. "Sky?" I sit down next to him and place a hand on his shoulder. It's so weird to see the handsome version of him acting like this. Skylar is sitting with his knees close to his chest and his hazel eyes so very blank. He jumps when I touch his shoulder but doesn't push it off. "Oh... it's you, Ebony." He sighs softly. "It's been a while... these fantasies are my only out." He mutters and looks out at the lake. "Away from them... 'her' especially..." I frown and tilt my head. What is he t
Keith My morning starts by being rudely woken up by my evil little sister. As she jumps on the bed and me... mostly me... I wince as my wounds are still sore. "Hurry up!" Gracie orders me like I'm nothing more than a servant and frowns down at me. "No going out today. You must play with Gracie!" I groan and try to get up without pushing her away. Nothing about her is cute and sweet. "I have to train," I say and get out of bed. "I also have work to do so no, I can't play with you at all." It isn't easy being the son of the Alpha after all. "You are friends with everyone so... just play with them already." Gracie pouts and jabs me in the side hard. It takes all I have not to yelp in pain. Reason number a hundred and ten as to why Gracie isn't an angel like everyone believes her to be: she's way too strong for a two-year.. and smart too. "You never listen to Gracie!" Gracie snaps and stomps her foot on the ground. She reminds me of her mother so much. So childish and whiny. Too ba
Aiden The lovely sight of my mate slaving away at the store graces my gaze as I walk downstairs this morning. Daisy is listening to music so she hums and sways her hips back and forth to the tune while flipping pancakes and frying bacon. While the smell of the food is very pleasant, her frame is more mouthwatering right now. As if feeling my gaze, Daisy turns her head and spots me. She takes out one earbud and smiles. "Good morning, love. You look ravenous!" She giggles softly and motions for me to sit at the bar. "Of course, with that look, it's for more than just the food I'm making." She winks playfully. I let out a growl and sit down. "Don't tempt me, Daisy..." As she laughs, I can't help but smile. She's been going through waves of deep depression these past few years but at least today she looks happy. Daisy shakes her head. "You just need to get your mind out of the gutter. You got your fill last night so just calm down, boy... I wouldn't want to cut you off for a while n
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?