Chapter 38Alex's POVIn the realm between dreams and reality, Alex slowly emerged from the depths of unconsciousness. The gradual return of sensation began with a tingling awareness in his fingers, like tendrils of life creeping up his limbs. A dull ache resonated through his head, as if his mind were struggling to break free from the shackles of slumber. As he fought against the weight of darkness, the world around him remained shrouded in obscurity. His breath came out in short pants, anything more would make one of his broken ribs puncture his lungs. Turning into a wolf was sheer agony for him, but it didn't hold a candle to the unearthly pain he was feeling on every part of his body.The air hung heavy with an earthy scent, tinged with a subtle undertone of dampness. A distant sound of dripping water echoed in the chamber, forming an eerie background score that played with his sense of time. It was as though he existed in a suspended reality, disconnected from the flow of life ou
Chapter 39((Flashback ))Alex watched as his father went to thank Myla for sharing food to the elderly in the pack. He was incensed, she always woke up at the crack of dawn to cook and deliver the food. She never once served him by hand, never even put the plate on his table. She would cook and leave it in the pot, specifically pointing out that he had hands and could serve himself.She made him so angry, always ignoring him, never looking at him when she was supposed to be speaking to him. He had lived with her for ten years and in those years, she only spoke to him to insult him. If he didn't love her he would have ripped out her uncouth tongue.At school, the first person he saw was Hailey, as usual. Ever since he saw that Hailey and Myla had beef, he had decided to hang around Hailey more, if only to make Myla jealous. He saw that her eyes were always on him whenever he was around Hailey, that was one way to get her to look at him."Good morning Alex", Hailey purred provocativel
Chapter 40((Flashback))He knew it was Myla's birthday. He also knew the moon goddess should have revealed her mate to her. He also knew it was definitely him, she had it lucky, there was no one better than he was in the entirety of Moon Stone. According to his father, the moment she realized who her mate was, the irresistible pull would be manifested for the both of them. Was she so dense? She still hadn't realized?He knew he didn't feel any different, he even stayed awake all night to prove it. Maybe he needed to do something out of line for the bond to react. But what could he do? What would be so offensive that the moon goddess would be forced to strengthen the force to pull them closer?His phone flashed with a number he didn't bother to save. Yes! She was perfect. If Myla caught him doing something untoward with Hailey, their bond would sizzle and Myla would finally realize.He called her over."Let's go on a date right now", he stated over the phone, skipping the greetings.
CHAPTER 41((Flashback))Alex held his right arm with his left hand. He knew this was a bad decision. This was in fact, a horrible decision. He was too young, too inexperienced to lead the pack like his father did. But he couldn't wait any longer as his father refused to divulge information about his mate. He needed to do it. He would challenge his father.He walked into his father's study. The man peered at him from over paperwork. "What can I do you for, Al?", His father asked.Alex clenched and unclenched his jaw. He was going to regret this. "I challenge you to a territory test", he gritted out. Alphonse's eyes widened and he abruptly stood up to smack his hand on the table. "It's against the rules of this pack!", His father growled angrily, his eyes flashing silver. Alex's eyes also flashed silver. He was already in the situation neck deep, he might as well drown."Sundown, moon hollow woods", Alex nodded at his father and left the room.He heard his father scattering things ev
CHAPTER 42((Flashback))Alex hit his head against the table three times before letting out a tired groan.He slouched in his chair, eyes glazed over as he stared at the mountain of paperwork before him. Each form seemed more tedious than the last, draining his enthusiasm with its monotony. The ticking of the clock echoed the seconds lost to mind-numbing tasks. His pen moved mechanically, filling in blanks and checking boxes with a robotic precision. Outside, the world bustled with life, while he remained imprisoned in a realm of contracts and regulations. A heavy sigh escaped his lips as he yearned for an escape, his day's energy sapped by the relentless boredom that clung to him like a suffocating fog."I probably deserve this don't I?", He asked the empty space. He knew his father tended to do a lot of work everyday, but he didn't know it was this bad. How was their pack even still functioning? They barely had the basic necessities.Most of the pack houses were in disrepair, everyt
CHAPTER 43((Flashback))Five weeks into the term, Alex's decision to enroll at Brooklyn College of Arts was anything but conventional but judging by Myla's page, it was where he could catch her unguarded. As he walked into the administrative office, he couldn't help but notice the skeptical looks exchanged between the staff members. The air was thick with unspoken questions, and the raised eyebrows spoke volumes.Unfazed by the skepticism, Alex approached the front desk with a confidence that demanded attention. His presence seemed to fill the room, the subtle shift in energy visible to anyone present. The receptionist, a middle-aged woman named Mrs. Thompson, cleared her throat and offered a polite smile."Can I help you?" she inquired, her voice polite but laced with curiosity.Alex returned the smile, his expression friendly yet authoritative. "I'm here to enroll for the current term," he replied calmly.Mrs. Thompson's fingers danced over the keyboard as she typed in his request.
Chapter 44((Flashback))Alex sighed, he was in Aromascapes, tired out of his mind. He was combining pack duties, physical pain and college at once. He didn't think it through before he implemented the plan. The reason he couldn't just complain was that he actually enjoyed school. He didn't know that he had the slightest inclination towards anything in the arts, but as Alex stepped into the school's biggest art gallery, a sense of intrigue enveloped him. The hushed atmosphere allowed him to escape from the outside world and immerse himself in a realm of creativity. The vibrant colors, intricate details, and thought-provoking compositions roused his emotions, evoking a beautiful sense of connection with the artists' visions. Alex felt a soothing escape from the mundane as he wandered through the gallery, his mind transported to a realm where imagination and beauty harmoniously converged. He suddenly yearned to hold a brush at that moment to start painting. He had never held a paint bru
Chapter 45Myla swung her legs in the air in the lounge as she worked on her drawing assignment. She was supposed to do it in school, but she found the atmosphere at home to be much more conducive. She smiled as she finally realized what she was drawing. It was her hands in Noah's ringed ones, interlocked. Her own fingers were accurately barely poking through Noah's huge ones. She sighed as her mind's eye brought her the beauty of her mate again. They hadn't told the twins, they were waiting for them to notice. She was frankly surprised that none of the twins had caught on yet. She made sure to hold Noah's hand whenever they were together, especially in plain sight of the twins. No reaction.Noah never left her without a kiss on the crown of her head. No reaction. She sat in between his legs as they all planned their days in the morning. No reaction.It seemed as though the twins were a little blind, especially Chris. She expected Chris to have been fed up with her with the amount