“Was it true what Paul said?” Genesis asked as both he and his brother sat in Benjamin’s living room, “You know it’s true,” Giovanni said as he sat on the couch with his head thrown back and his arm over his face.“No, it’s not, from the start it’s been us, Gio, why are you giving up all of a sudden?” Genesis asked, causing his brother to groan in annoyance before he removed his arm from his face to look at his brother.“Because I’m reckless, I’m too possessive, I wouldn’t be surprised if I’m the one to drive Rosalie away when we eventually get out of here, let’s be realistic here, Genesis, even our father knew I would probably do some dumb shit that’ll get me killed,” he said, as Genesis stared at him silently.“Is this because of her being pregnant, we don’t even know if the baby is mines, it could be yours,” he said, earning a scoff, “You’re the last person she had sex with, stop trying to deal with this situation as if I had just gone through a hurtful break-up and I need cheering
Everything seemed to snap back into reality as that familiar voice echoed in the darkness of the morning. But it was a bit too late. The people had gathered around Benjamin’s house, with stakes of fire and weapons ready to end the Gracies and their remaining family. Rosalie had made it to her grandfather’s house, but she was too late. A group of men that she remembered from the market had recognized her and held her captive before they began throwing torches at the house along with glass bottles of gasoline. Rosalie knew that the twins were in the house, she could smell their scents, but she could also smell the scent of rotting flesh, which caused her head to turn in the direction of her grandfather’s barn, where she saw the freshly covered graves. Tears gathered in her eyes as her knees became weak causing the men to hold her up. Her heart shattered knowing that her grandparents were in those graves, they were gone, and she wasn’t even there to see them be put to rest. Her momen
Here I was on my way to Queensland, Australia and yes, you heard right, Queensland, Australia. Now you must be wondering why an Arizona girl would fly to Queensland, Australia. Well, you see, my parents had unfortunately died in a car accident and their deaths were my gateway to Queensland, where I get the incredible pleasure of staying with my grandfather, who, by the way, I know nothing about. Hooray! I found it ridiculous, I mean I’m twenty-one, basically an adult, who can take care of myself. But this was my father’s dying wish and I wouldn’t dare to disappoint him, so here I was, sitting in an extremely uncomfortable plane next to an oversized man who all of a sudden started sweating buckets as he slept with his mouth open that howled loud snores. Just fucking great! Leaving my life back in Arizona was hard and honestly, I was scared, hell, I was terrified. Queensland was unknown to me, although it was my parents’ birth and hometown. But here I am on my own, traveling to a pla
Burning. That’s how my lungs felt as my legs exhaustedly carried me through the black hole known as the forest. Something was chasing me, something strong and fast. I could tell it was big, by the stomping of its heavy feet, or was it feet, I couldn’t tell, but all I knew is that if I stopped, I would die. So I kept going, I kept running even though my body was on the verge of collapsing, I just kept going. “You can’t escape from your destiny, Rosalie,” said the monstrous voice as they laughed with nothing but pure evilness laced with their tone. I was scared to death, the last thing I remembered was going to sleep and now, here I am running for my life. My destiny? What the hell does that mean? I wondered but at this point, it didn’t matter because I’d been running in circles for hours, and I could feel this creature getting closer and closer. My body felt sore from all the painful running and falling as the clothes on my body were torn and covered in dirt. My body was covered in
Everything seemed clear after the twins had shown Rosalie the place that was once dear to her parents. It was beautiful and she found peace within it. She was alone as the twins left to go to the market, something about selling coconuts, but Rosalie was glad to have some alone time. Instead of returning to the house, she decided to stay and enjoy the enchanting view. Sighing deeply, Rosalie crossed her legs as she thought back on the conversation she had with her grandfather. "Maybe it's not your time to feel him," What did that even mean, it was very confusing to Rosalie. “I mean, was it too much to ask for?" She wondered because that was all she ever wanted, closure, to feel her father's memorial presence, to dream about him, one last time before she finally accept that they were gone. But apparently, it was not her time yet, whatever that meant. Sighing heavily, the rain began to drizzle as Rosalie leaned forward on the rock, she was sitting on to look at her reflection in
Giovanni stumbled behind a wide cedar trunk, deep into the forest as he ran to hide the beast that was trying to rip through his flesh. Heart slamming against his ribs, he gulped at the air, trying to slow his breathing enough to hear before a thrusting pain shot him back through the forest. The night was chilly as the wind howled, crickets chirped, and the fallen leaves rustled as Giovanni's bare feet sprinted through them. It was pitch black but the moonlight gave it a haunted effect rubbing suspicion of hidden creatures for any regular person to be terrified of. Buckets of sweat layered on Giovanni's upper body as it overheated. His hair was no longer in a neat ponytail simultaneously flying in the wind as he continued to run. It was like every normal afternoon coming from the market, when all of a sudden Giovanni felt that all too familiar sharp pain growing in his abdomen before it then shot up his spine causing his legs to give out, forcing him to the floor groaning in pain.
Driving through Northern Queensland was peaceful, with all the windows down, the refreshing cool breeze, and the breathtaking sight. Rosalie felt relaxed with her legs bent and elbow resting on the window as she peacefully tried to capture every passing moment. Melody was in love. She fell in love with the familiar yet different presence of Rosalie. She was so much like her father that it scared Melody. She always thought that Rosalie would be a tough cookie to crumble, which she was to other people, but Melody knew and raised her other half, making it effortless to read Rosalie. Rosalie is a quiet person, but her curiosity overpowers her. She was attentive and observant, something that the Gracias were gifted with, reading people and situations was a skillful trait of the family. She was cunning and sly like her father and grandfather but had a sassy and defensive personality that reminded Melody of her best friend and Rosalie's mother. Cassandra, Rosalie's grandmother, and Melody
Anxiousness was an understatement compared to what Rosalie felt as she stood in front of the unfamiliar house. Just like Melody had said, she took Rosalie to her grandparent’s house the same people that disowned her mother and caused her to flee from her home, she needed an explanation.She remembered how her mother used to talk about her parents, and although she seemed sad, you still could’ve seen how much she loved them. So this was something that Rosalie knew she had to do, have a connection with her grandparents, for her mother’s sake.Coming here was a task after the news was broken to Benjamin. He was furious and forbid his granddaughter from going, but Rosalie had already put her foot down and declared that she was going, leading Benjamin to wheel away and Melody running after him.Genesis had heard everything and approached Rosalie with a frown on his face, “Those people were terrible to your parents, why would you try and reconnect with them?” He asked, “You know nothing abo
Everything seemed to snap back into reality as that familiar voice echoed in the darkness of the morning. But it was a bit too late. The people had gathered around Benjamin’s house, with stakes of fire and weapons ready to end the Gracies and their remaining family. Rosalie had made it to her grandfather’s house, but she was too late. A group of men that she remembered from the market had recognized her and held her captive before they began throwing torches at the house along with glass bottles of gasoline. Rosalie knew that the twins were in the house, she could smell their scents, but she could also smell the scent of rotting flesh, which caused her head to turn in the direction of her grandfather’s barn, where she saw the freshly covered graves. Tears gathered in her eyes as her knees became weak causing the men to hold her up. Her heart shattered knowing that her grandparents were in those graves, they were gone, and she wasn’t even there to see them be put to rest. Her momen
“Was it true what Paul said?” Genesis asked as both he and his brother sat in Benjamin’s living room, “You know it’s true,” Giovanni said as he sat on the couch with his head thrown back and his arm over his face.“No, it’s not, from the start it’s been us, Gio, why are you giving up all of a sudden?” Genesis asked, causing his brother to groan in annoyance before he removed his arm from his face to look at his brother.“Because I’m reckless, I’m too possessive, I wouldn’t be surprised if I’m the one to drive Rosalie away when we eventually get out of here, let’s be realistic here, Genesis, even our father knew I would probably do some dumb shit that’ll get me killed,” he said, as Genesis stared at him silently.“Is this because of her being pregnant, we don’t even know if the baby is mines, it could be yours,” he said, earning a scoff, “You’re the last person she had sex with, stop trying to deal with this situation as if I had just gone through a hurtful break-up and I need cheering
The knocking continued as Rosalie exited the bathroom, with the piece of glass hidden. Slumping back in the corner where she found comfort, the door opened. Slowly pushing in as the light shined in, ‘Rosalie?” Koa called out as he looked around the room, his eyes dew in tightly.The lights flicker on, lighting up the room as Rosalie is immediately spotted. Koa’s face went pale as he took in Rosalie’s appearance, "What has he done to you?” He asked, spotting the dry blood on the bed sheet. Rosalie remained silent, looking down at the floor, listening to every word that he said with anger boiling in her body.“Why do you care, I’m not your sister, your sister is dead, just like my grandparents,” she said brittly as her lips curved in a visible humorless smile that Koa failed to see, “I know, Mateo, he killed them,” he said, walking to her side before kneeling in front of her, guilt filling his eyes and tone, “I’m so sorry,” he said, earning a hum, “You’re sorry, why are you sorry?” She
Benjamin’s house echoed with roars of loud cries. So loud and hysterical that if someone was to pass by, they would be greatly disturbed by the sound of the person’s expression of pain. The house was dark, a depressing dark that sent shivers down the spine. Inside, the cries seemed louder and they led to Benjamin and Melody’s bedroom. Inside, the twins sat on Benjamin and Melody’s bed and held them in their arms. Giovanni held Benjamin, while Genesis held Melody. They both bawled and screamed until their voices strained and turn hoarse. Their eyes turned a bright shade of ember yellow and their faces turned red.Their clothes and faces were covered in tears and blood as they held the people that they saw as second parents closer to them, gently rocking as they continued to cry in disbelief. This was so unreal to them, they couldn’t believe it because a few hours ago they were alive, they were fine, and now they were dead. Maybe it would’ve been different if they had stayed as Melo
Night had fallen over Queensland and it seemed peaceful. The night was beginning to feel chilly and the wind blew harshly. Benjamin’s house was empty, the twins had gone home and Paul was still nowhere to be found, leaving Melody and Benjamin home alone.The couple was getting ready for bed, Benjamin sat in his wheelchair staring out of the window as his nerves began to skyrocket. This night felt strange to him yet he felt destined for this night, and it struck fear in his heart.Sighing shakingly, Benjamin turned around in his chair to find his wife laying sideways on their bed as she stared at him with love and care in her eyes, “How did I get so lucky,” she mumbled as Benjamin chuckled, “Shouldn’t I be the one staying that?” He asked as she shook her head before getting up from the bed.“No, and you want to know why?” She asked, walking towards him before sitting in his lap as he stared into her eyes, “Why?” He asked as tears welled up in her eyes, “Because you already had the love
Days passed and Rosalie grew sicker and sicker until she began to look not like herself. Mateo had locked her in the room and refuse to give her food until he felt the need to give her food. He took away her need for clothes and water and just left her there isolated.…I slowly felt myself going insane as the days went by. It was a total nightmare, I grew sicker and my stomach remains unnoticed, but to me, it felt chubbier and a bit firm underneath my navel. I couldn’t believe I was pregnant, I was so happy but miserable as I thought about the twins. I had lost hope now. Everyone knew of me being the Luna, meaning my family knew, and I fear that their reaction would be that of disappointment and betrayal, especially from the twins, and I fear I might lose them.My plan had backfired on me when Mateo found out that I was one hundred percent pregnant. He was furious, so angry that he took it out on me. I felt like dying.…Mateo didn’t believe that I was pregnant, which brought me rel
Rosalie whimpers as Mateo grabbed her by the arm before yanking her out of the bathroom, “Let. Go. Of. Me!” She gritted through her teeth as they entered the bedroom before Mateo forcefully shoved her towards the bed as she tumbled, hitting her side against the mattress frame that was sticking out. “What the hell is wrong with you!” Rosalie asked as she held her throbbing side, “Doesn’t matter what I do to fully make it clear that you’re mine, you always belong to them, and now you’re pregnant with one of their mutts,” he scoffed in disgust, earning a growl from Rosalie as she stood up, “Don’t you dare talk about my child with your filthy mouth,” Rosalie spat before Mateo backhanded her, “Watch how you speak to me, I’m your Alpha,” Mateo said as he towered over her body that laid on the bed. “You’re not my Alpha, never was and will be,” she said, staring up into his dark eyes as blood trickle down her chin, “You know- Mateo began to chuckle before full-on laughing as Rosalie’s face
After Mateo had left his room, he decided to visit his sister at the hospital. He felt truly disgusted and betrayed. He had known of Cora’s obsession with Giovanni, but Cora was young and naive, their father had ruined her, but Indie was the more mature one of them all, so hearing that she was in love with his biggest enemy made his heart filled with hatred towards his sister, and maybe Rosalie was right, maybe he needed to pay more close attention to the people that surrounded him, including her. As the Alpha entered, everyone went silent, watching in fear as he came in with a furious look on his face. Walking up to the front desk, the nurse behind it squeals in fear before casting her gaze down, “W-Wait can I do for you, Alpha?” She asked as Mateo cleared his throat, “I’m here to see my sister,” he said as the woman quickly nodded, “She’s in room 234,” she replied as Mateo quickly left, causing everyone to sigh in relief. Heading to Indie’s room, Mateo found himself getting angrie
Throughout the rest of the day, Mateo had been glued to Rosalie’s side. He felt happy and was blindingly in love to notice that the woman beside him was miserable as she hid behind a fake front. After the tour of the house, Mateo had to leave, he seemed to be in a hurry and he looked unhappy, but he trusted Rosalie enough to allow her to continue exploring. Rosalie sighed in relief as she watched Mateo hurry away. She felt like she could breathe again and now she has business to fulfill. Rushing down the hall, Rosalie paid extreme attention to the structure of the house. Each opening and exit, the windows, cameras, items she could use as weapons, and most importantly, the people.Rosalie realized that Mateo hadn't fully trusted her yet because the house was heavily surrounded. There were guards at every exit, paying close attention to the surroundings of the house. She sighed heavily, knowing that this would be harder than she thought.She needed to think, she needed to come up with