'Do you have a problem with me?' Jessica repeated this while facing her new classmates and crossing her hands on her chest. 'I don't know, but what if I do?' Isabelle said carelessly, her arms crossed over her chest as well. Jessica's heart raced as her mind tried to figure out Isabelle's tone and objectives. But before she could react, more of Isabelle's friends appeared, combining with Chloe and Eva, their expressions filled with phony concern. Jessica and Isabelle's tension mounted, and they could both feel their classmates' eyes on them, their curiosity heightened by the growing tension between the two girls. Previously, a small group of students on their way home had paused to watch the incident unfold before them. Just as things appeared to be spiraling out of control, Isabelle softened her look and went forward, wrapping her arm around Jessica's shoulder. 'Come on, Jessica,' Isabelle urged, her tone pleasant and welcoming. 'We're besties here, right?' But Jessica couldn't
The sun, peering timidly through the curtains, gave a warm warmth to Jessica's face as she awoke from her nap. Despite the early hour, she couldn't shake the heaviness that hung over her like a thick blanket. She could not recall the last time she had slept comfortably. The previous night had been filled with a cacophony of agonizing wails and blood-curdling roars that seemed to seep through the walls and into her bones. She had never heard the sound since joining this pack, but it still sent shivers down her spine. Jessica entered the living room, greeted her parents with a tired grin, and sat down at the dinner table. Warm scents floated through the air, indicating that her mother, Vivian, had already begun breakfast. She couldn't help but be grateful for her parent's reassuring presence. Although she was a self-sufficient young woman, the prospect of facing the world alone was scary. "Good morning, my mockingbird," Vivian said with a smile that lit up her whole face. "Good morn
Jessica's day at school began as any other, with the regular lessons and assignments to complete. But as the hours passed and the conclusion of the day approached, she couldn't help but feel agitated and impatient. Her anxiety was Instilled by the prospect of the impending training session. Jessica found the training sessions daunting because they required her to transform into her wolf form in front of the other students. But she always found excuses to avoid participating, and happily, her principal, Mrs. Lopez, appeared to understand and let her alone. Jessica couldn't help but worry how long she could keep up the ruse. How long would it take everyone to discover that she was I the only one who hadn't found her wolf? Jessica couldn't help but envy her classmates as she sat in her usual spot, watching them morph into wolves and walk around beautifully. She wanted to join them, to feel her wolf's freedom and might, but fear kept her back. The mention of her name abruptly dragged h
Alpha Draven, with his broad shoulders and honed biceps, towered over the three girls standing in front of him. His eyes, ordinarily sloppy and hazel, were suddenly a flaming red. His look was so intense that anyone would have cowered in dread. He was clearly not a man to be messed with. His presence was so strong that it appeared to fill the entire space. It felt as if all the air had been sucked out and replaced with a sense of domination and threat. With just one look into those flaming red eyes, it was clear that this man could instill both joy and dread in everyone who crossed his way. For a minute, It appeared that the Alpha's control was going to snap. His powerful arms stiffened, poised to attack. But then his attention fell on Jessica, the newest of the girls, and a subtle shift occurred in him. Slowly, his eyes returned to their normal hazel nature, and his body relaxed. Isabelle, Chloe, and Jessica all bent their heads in deference, unwilling to face the Alpha's eyes. The
The Moon Shadow werewolf pack's pack house was disorganized. The cabinet members were gathered around the long, wooden table, arguing loudly. Insults and harsh comments were exchanged, and the tension in the room was high. Landon Arlen, their Alpha, sat at the head of the table on his throne-like chair, his face deep in thought. Jasper James, his most recent appointee, sat next him in the beta's designated seat. Jasper was chosen to fill the job of beta after Sebastian, the previous one, had left the pack with his wife and child. Many pack members continued to dispute Landon's choice to let go of their finest warrior. And while he sat amidst the pandemonium of the cabinet meeting, Landon couldn't help but feel a tinge of guilt for sending Sebastian away. But he forced those thoughts away, knowing he had to concentrate on the task at hand. Landon raised his hand and commanded stillness, which came promptly. Members of the cabinet who had been up and shouting minutes before suddenly t
*CHAPTER 17*It was the night after the night of the blood moon and surprisingly enough, Alpha Draven was out and about, this seemed to puzzle the pack members. It was usual for the Alpha not to be seen sometimes even up to three days but here he was, sitting in front of a cabinet meeting he had called abruptly. Draven Cole sat at the head of the table in his usual garments of a long black coat, although he was outside his quarters the next day after the blood moon, his face appeared tired and stressed out with lines under his eyes to mark his tiredness. On the Alpha's right side sat his Beta Asher who was always neatly dressed corporately with shoes highly polished. On either side of the long wooden table sat other cabinet members and their newest member, Sebastian. "We all know that an Alpha's true power comes from the fear and dread that he commands upon his subjects and other packs." Alpha Draven spook out. "Our spies have brought in news that one of the neighboring packs, the
Most of the cabinet members nodded in agreement to what Sebastian had said and for once, Sebastian began to enjoy his position on the cabinet. It was then a man named Cobin stood up. "Well put Sebastian. Everyone knows the power and fear our Alpha alone commands. Who would dare to go head to head with Blood Moon Pack and her ferocious Alpha!" Cobin almost screamed the last words, arousing a cheer from the cabinet members. Alpha Draven stood up and silence reigned again. Those who were already standing took their seats immediately. "We will continue to keep an eye out on this Alpha Draven and his pack," Draven said. "We'll learn what we can about this secret army he breeds, if need be, we'll strike at his heart before he reaches ours." Another cheer went up again for some seconds. "Prepare yourselves, men, I smell bloodshed at the corner." As he said this, the Alpha's eyes looked into the distance space with his face devoid of emotion. "Return to your families." He said, bringing an
Jessica woke up the next day feeling as if she had not even slept at all. She was totally tired and stressed out that morning. At the kitchen table, Jessica did not say much at all making her parents even more worried about her. On her way to school, Jessica walked without even paying attention to where she was going. It was almost as if her legs knew the familiar path to school was taking her there while her body came absent-mindedly. Among the many thoughts that disturbed Jessica that morning was the thought of having to train with the Alpha himself. This was something Jessica was looking forward to as she made her way to school that day. Alpha Draven had faith in her. Draven believed that no matter how late it was, her wolf still lurked within her waiting to be found. Perhaps she would find her wolf under the Apha's training. Jessica heard her parent's discussion the night before and Jessica was even more desperate to find her wolf now. Her parents talked about a war that was li