Daisy The world around me is a blur of green, brown, and black. My legs carry me as I push forward screaming from pain but I don't care. Nothing will stop me. Not when my pup is hurt. Not when I haven't seen my pup in so long. Peter's words echo loudly in my mind. 'Come to Royal Pack quick! We have Skylar!' He may have said so much more but none of it matters anymore. Being woken up soon after going to sleep annoyed me but only for a moment. "Daisy!" Aiden calls after me. He's racing after me. Olivia is coming with us as well but I don't know why. After tuning everything else out, I'm blinding running to my pup. "Daisy, wait!" He grabs my arm and pulls me close. I growl and squirm. "Let me go!" My voice sounds off since Naomi is constantly trying to take over. "Let me go!" I grab his arm and throw him over my shoulder. I glare as Aiden easily flips and lands on his feet. "Daisy, calm down. You need to know what you're walking into so that you don't snap." Aiden says firmly and ra
Daisy I stand frozen in place while Leah walks over to the bed. There lies my pup whose torso is wrapped in gauze. His face is pale but covered in old bruises and his hair dark and greasy from not being cared for. It takes everything in me not to bolt to his side and hold Skylar close. Aiden takes my hand once more and I can feel his hand trembling. I swallow hard and step into the room with her. "H-how... bad is it?" I ask trying and failing to keep my voice steady. His scent smells of dried blood and the woods. How long had he been running to get here? "His wounds should heal with time. He does have a broken rib as well but again with time..." Leah trails off and looks over to us. "His physical wounds will heal nicely. I don't know his mental state so I can't tell you an answer for that sadly. I apologize for that." I swallow hard and nod. Aiden turns away and walks off. Suddenly I feel all alone. "Yeah... I know. T-thank you for taking care of my pup." I whisper as I approach t
Xander After meeting Skylar for the first time, an array of emotions go through me. I'm a father myself so seeing a pup in horrible shape and heavily abused pisses me off. I never understand how someone can be so abusive to innocent pups like this. However, something else catches my eye about him. The way he acts around his friend Ebony reminds me of my son with his best friend but he also feels the same as well. I sense a powerful wolf behind him already which isn't surprising with who his mother is. It's the same with my mate, Anna. *** When Skylar was brought in, I took Ebony aside to ask some questions. She wasn't allowed in the room yet so it was the perfect time. "Hey, kiddo. I know you're all over the place right now." Her dark eyes looked wild and worried. "I just had a question about what you said. You knew he was close by in the woods right? How exactly?" Ebony sniffled and rubbed her eyes. "I kept having dreams about Sky. We were older and always met by the lake back h
Zoey The moment I saw Skylar again, everything came back to me. My lost memories I've been wanting for so long have returned and to say I'm angry is an understatement. It isn't only because my pup got hurt and I couldn't punish the one who did it. It's because I was lied to for nearly three years by a bastard named Peter. I used to have a crush on Peter back in the day and even hoped that he would be my mate. He saved me when I needed it the most so I imprinted on him in a way. He didn't turn out to be my mate but we did date for some time afterwards. I thought I'd be happy with him. However, it didn't last. The longer I was with him, the more toxic he got. He never acted that way in front of Ebony of course and she never saw him as a father figure. I thought it would get better but I soon realized why he was acting this way. I was merely a toy and outlet for him. He had found his mate and while he was devoted to them, he didn't go after them. Why actually? Because Peter's mate w
Skylar All my fear and panic fade away when Ebony is by my side. I cling to her like my life depends on it. The longer I do, the more I find myself. Her voice is music to my ears especially when she calls me that name. I'm not Keith... my name is Skylar. It feels like the truth in my heart. After panicking after the two strangers who claim to be my parents, Ebony embraces me and all I can do is hold onto her tightly. I don't want to lose her. She's my only ground at this point. What if she leaves me because I'm acting so pathetic? Then what will do? As a lady named Leah attempts to check me over, all I can do is think of what just happened. Why did the lady with purple eyes look so broken when she looked at me? *** ~Earlier~ My whole body feels so sore. I groan from the pain and open my eyes. As I stare at the unfamiliar ceiling, I try to remember what happened. When I breathe in some air, her scent catches my attention. "... Ebony...?" That's right! I ran and ran and finally m
Daisy I stand outside Skylar's room as he explains what he has gone through all these years. It's mere curiosity, but as I listen, I realize I’m punishing myself for not finding him sooner. The horrors he faced at Dahlia's hands are things he should never have experienced. This is my fault—my failures as a mother. "Tristian was fine for the first eight months I was there. There were moments when he seemed to truly care about me. But then Gracie was born, and it was like he was under a spell. Everyone was, honestly—except for me and the Gammas." Skylar pauses. I hear Ebony whispering something to him, but I can’t make it out—not that I'm paying attention to her right now. "Gracie was the pack's princess. She could do no wrong, and I was considered the 'problem pup' in comparison." Skylar's tone is bitter. I recall how I felt being raised next to Dahlia, the perfect daughter. She was the beautiful Dahlia while I was the plain and unloved Daisy. "I used to hate myself for feeling tha
Tristian My day starts by waking up in the morning and taking a shower. All I can think about is making my daughter happy. The joy in her bright blue eyes melts my heart. As I wash my hair, I think about what to have the Omegas make for breakfast. Why should my lovely mate have to cook when it's their job in the first place? As I make my way over to Gracie's room, I hear one of our hired helpers speaking to her, a man named Magnus. "Don't worry, little one. You did nothing wrong, and you have nothing to worry about," he coaxes gently. As I peek in, I watch as Magnus holds her close and rubs her back. Gracie sniffles, which makes my heart ache. Who made my precious daughter cry? I clench my fists, vowing to make them pay. "W-why did big brother bleed? Why is he hurt? T-that’s not what Gracie wanted!" She cries and hides her face in his chest. Big brother? Did she have one? As I think, flashes of a boy come to mind. That's right... Keith. The rebellious troublemaker who ran away and
Dahlia Hearing that the Alpha King is coming unannounced is surprising enough but then hearing that the Crimson Moon leaders are following him in? That damn bratty pup ran straight to them, didn't he?! When I get my hands on him, I'm going to make sure he learns who he's messing with! It seems that I'm way too soft on him. I grit my teeth but as they walk up, all I can do is put on a fake cheerful smile. Seeing that mutt walk up with her head held high makes me want to slap her and put her back in her place. How dare she?! "Greetings, my Alpha King," I say instead to give a good first impression of the Alpha King. "What can we do for you?" Beside me, Tristian lets out a small gasp and I look at him from the corner of my eye. His body is tense and his eyes are wide. I follow his gaze and narrow my eyes. Why is he staring at that mutt?! "... Daisy..." He chokes out pathetically. "Daisy..." Does he still want her? I grit my teeth. Even if Magnus is more fun... Tristian is still my ch
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?