They say that fire burns brighter in the darkness and Atticus was one of the darkest shadows in Queensland amongst the elders of the wolves. People always thought twice about him because he was sneaky and deceitful. What fire doesn't destroy, it hardens and Atticus's heart was hard as a rock or some might think that he didn't have a heart. I never liked Atticus, that day when he tried to embarrass me in the market, I saw a glimpse of the real devil that he was. The man, who forcefully manipulates people and breaks them down into nothing, permanently driving them away. Take Paul and Cleo’s mother as an example. My grandfather told me that arranged marriages were very popular back when my parents were young and it was traditional. Atticus was heavily involved in tradition since he tried to force his own daughter to marry Marcus's father, who was at least 10 years older than her. My grandfather said that Atticus's controlling behavior drove his daughter mad until one day she disappeare
Walking aimlessly in the middle of the forest, Paul’s body weakly stumbled around as tears streamed down his face. He needed to get out of there. He couldn’t stay there watching, knowing his grandfather’s fate. It broke his heart. It broke his heart because although his grandfather was known to be this terrible man, he still took them in, and gave them a home, food, and clothes. He couldn’t fully hate his grandfather, but he couldn’t forgive him either.Now his grandfather was gone and his sister was still missing. Paul felt truly alone. He knew that Giovanni and the others were looking for him, but he didn’t have the strength to face them; he couldn’t handle their looks of pity.Wiping his face as he looked around, Paul realized that he was in the middle of nowhere until he caught a familiar scent. His eyes lit up as he stumbled over his feet, trying to rush to the person that he’s been so desperate to find. A smile appeared on his face as he came closer and closer to the scent, “Cle
The wind blew harshly through my fur as I ran through the forest. I know I was making a big mistake, but I couldn't help it. I couldn't stay at home knowing that the loves of my life were out there risking their lives, I couldn't lose. But if I do, then we'll all die together.My heart pounded against my chest as I continued sprinting. I was scared and anxious, something didn't feel right when I watched the twins and Paul left the house. There was an unsettling feeling, Kamari felt it too. She was aggravated and annoyed, especially when Genesis had forbidden us from going along with them.I remembered the look on my grandfather's face.…My body shook in anger as I watched the twins leave, "How could he ask me to do this?" I growled, pacing around in the living room as my grandparents looked at me with softened eyes, "They're just trying to protect you, sweetie, it's an instinct for them," Melody said as her words angered me even more, "What about me?! Their safety and lives matter to
It's been a day since Rosalie had been kidnapped and she hasn't slept a wink. She had been up all night thinking about the twins and the situation that they were in now. She blamed herself for everything."Maybe if I had just listened to Genesis or maybe if I had declined grandpa's offer to come live with him, none of this would be happening, people still would've had their lives."It was dangerous for Rosalie to be left alone with her thoughts. Sometimes Kamari tried to reassure her that everything was going to be alright and that the twins would find them, but sometimes Rosalie’s thoughts would overpower Kamari and block her voice, drowning out her words of comfort and reassurance. Throughout the night, Rosalie had showered and wore, to her displeasure, some of Mateo's clothes. It reeked of him, which made her sick to her stomach, but she refused to stay naked. She wasn't hungry either and she guaranteed that she would be like that for a while, especially with Cora's dead rotting b
Knock! Knock!The door to Benjamin and Melody’s room opened Melody peeked inside to find Benjamin sitting down in front of the window. He’s been doing that a lot lately, even before Rosalie went missing. Melody was extremely worried for her husband, especially after she overheard the twins’ conversation with Rosalie.She loved her husband very much and would do anything for him. But she also made a promise to her best friend, love him, care for him, protect him. Melody wouldn’t know what to do with herself if Benjamin died, he was everything to her and if he died, she was going to die right alongside him.“My love, Gio is here to talk to you,” Melody softly informed before looking back at Giovanni, nodding with a weak smile on her face, “Go right ahead, sweetheart, I’ll be right downstairs,” she said as Giovanni nodded before entering the room, closing the door behind.Silence filled the room as Giovanni walked towards Benjamin before kneeling in front of him, “Please talk to me,” he
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
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
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