KylieMoving my gaze away from the man's lifeless body, my heart began to pound loudly and fast. My mind was blank and all I could think of was how Larry did it so effortlessly, as if he was doing it on a daily basis.I had yet to move on from the first death when Larry grabbed a sword that was hanging at my side. He played with the blade with his fingers for a few moments, giving the other guy a scornful look. Thinking he would stab it into one of the two men left, I almost threw up when he used it to behead one of them instead.Blood splattered everywhere and it even reached across my face. I watched his head roll along the rough floor before Larry jeered, blocking it from moving further with his feet.With one wipe of my forehead, I was scared to death seeing hints of blood on my hands.Even how badly I wanted to just leave, my glued feet wouldn’t allow me to do so. My breathing instantly became rapid as I unconsciously placed both my hands on my abdomen with the thinking that it w
KylieGuilt and regret might consume me, hence it won’t change the fact that those three men were already dead. For me, it’s not about accepting what has happened, but accepting that it was my mistake.Both Larry and Jacob had no idea that I was lying about that the whole time. But they were ready to kill and have blood on their hands for me.Isn’t that enough to at least let them know whom they are defending?“So you don’t trust me this whole time?” Jacob chuckled.Moreover, letting Jacob into my life won’t be a bad idea. After all, I knew almost everything about him, and he didn’t even know any piece of truth about me.“I joined your Pack without knowing anyone here. You have all the means to kill me; helpless and no one would even look for me. Don’t you think I trusted you enough to put my life at that risk?” I asked him back with a faint smile on my lips. “I would like to say that you joined my Pack because you were about to be dead that night.” The smile I had, formed wider be
KylieThe next day, I woke up with my stomach rumbling with hunger. I decided to go downstairs to cook myself breakfast. I shouldn’t skip any meals, given that I have another life to feed inside me.The first thing I did was brew myself a cup of coffee before toasting two pieces from one loaf of bread. I was just waiting for it to finish when a knock outside my door surprised me.I wasn’t expecting any visitors today, so if it was not Bianca, then it was probably Jacob, but I highly doubt that. So, to clear my thoughts out, while holding my cup of coffee, I opened the door, but I was more than surprised to see it was Jacob!“I thought you were going to be busy the whole day, right? Because your father will be leaving today?” I questioned, my eyes squinting in confusion.He even reasoned through his text messages that he was not going to be able to see me for the whole day today as he had a lot of tasks and responsibilities on his hands right now.“Yes, that’s right,” Jacob shortly sai
LoganKylie, being the Lycan King’s daughter, isn’t something that I can easily believe just because it came from her adoptive mother, Mila. Without any tangible proof, all of her words would remain nothing but a lie to me.“How come? How sure are you about that? And what makes you think we will immediately believe you after saying these things just now?”“Shut up, Logan,” Lucas warned through our mind link. “Have some sympathy towards Mila. She’s longing for her daughter.” His eyes were fixed, glaring at me.Ignoring those, as if I heard nothing, I kept my attention on Mila, who was still crying.“How can we be sure you’re not saying this just so we can find Kylie and bring her back here for your own benefit?” I continued to interrogate her.Desperate people will require desperate decisions and actions just to have whatever they think they need. And I myself was one of them. I was so desperate to save our pack that I decided to banish my mate.“I have no other motive to lie about thi
LoganLucas already had his eyes on me before I even looked at him.I couldn’t seem to feel proud that Kylie managed to make Finn look like that. Instead, I was concerned that what Mila suspected was happening.The Lycan Pack is no good for her.Hoping Finn was wrong, I decided to hire a professional investigator this time. I wouldn’t be complacent until I made sure.But staring into a photo he had given me, I almost crumpled it, betrayal filling me. However, I let no hint of remorse show up on my face. Keeping my keen eyes on the image, I gulped, feeling the wrenching crashing on my chest.She’s indeed in the Lycan Pack; hence, that's not what tore me.Her dazzling smile with every picture she had with this fucking Jacob Williams felt like a dagger stabbed into my throbbing heart. She looks genuinely happy, not even comparable to how she looked at me after knowing we were mates on her eighteenth birthday.It seemed that she had forgotten about me that fast.“Uh, Alpha. I don’t know i
KylieJacob has been with me throughout my entire pregnancy. From my weekly check-ups, he always ensures to make time to be with me. And everything that I needed was provided.I knew I was in a big debt and had no idea how to repay him. Jacob was nothing but a help, and I will always be grateful.Hearing her cry again brought my thoughts back to reality. I hastily stood up as if on cue, peeking through her white crib.“Bianca! She’s crying again!” I yelp for Bianca’s help.Her wailing grew louder, making me even more alarmed. I crouched down to get her out of the crib.“What do I do?”Bianca showed up in the trance of the room, panting from probably rushing upstairs.“Uh, maybe she’s hungry?”“But we just fed her.” I shrugged.“Or maybe it’s the diaper!” she exclaimed, as if she was certain it was what caused Freya to wail.Bianca confidently walked to my place. We were both inexperienced at caring for infants like Freya, but she didn’t hesitate to lend me a hand.She gently tilts Fre
KylieHaving no idea how long it lasted, I knew I wouldn’t pull it off if only Jacob didn’t.“Woah,” he mumbled, our foreheads and noses still touching as we both took our breath. Jacob was about to add something else when I quickly pulled myself away from him.I pursed my lips together before stepping away to put Freya back in her crib. Holding the edge of it, I gripped it tightly for support.The fact that I knew I wouldn’t pull off from his lips, I am already screwed. This shouldn’t be happening at all! None of this was right.Rubbing my cold palms against my face, the need to shout all my unsaid words sank in. I failed to hold myself back.“What’s wrong?” Jacob sounded so hesitant, touching my shoulder. Moving away from his touch with the fear I might end up losing control again, I mumbled, “Th-this was a mistake. I’m sorry, Jacob.”I crossed my arms across my chest as I made sure not to face him. I don't have the courage to do so.“What’s the mistake? Our ki–”“Everything!” I sh
KylieMy chest felt so heavy, and it was as if I was continuously stabbed right into my heart looking at him. Despite how badly he tries to convince me, I can see agony written all over Jacob's face, and yet he is still the one who is sorry.“I understand you,” he kept mumbling while nodding, making me feel ashamed.“But I meant everything I’ve said, Kylie. I really do love you, and no matter how badly I wanted this to work out with the first woman I’ve ever looked at this way, I don’t want to force you on anything.” Jacob licks his bottom lip, forcing a smile. “Because that is not what love is.”“I love you by my choice, and I will continue to even without receiving it back.”I remained standing in my place, unable to say or react to anything.“Do you hear me?” He began to reduce the distance between us, which he created a while ago. “Kylie, please say something. I don’t want you to hate me.” Jacob angled his head to catch a glimpse of my glance.Quietly exhaling, I forced my weak fe
KylieFeeling every bit of wrath rushing hastily through my veins, I raised my right hand and threw my straightened palm across Dianna’s cheek. For the second time, she was caught off guard by my slap that rang in the packhouse’s living room.“You fucking—” Her mouth was immediately shut as my other palm hit her cheek two times in a row.I was furiously shaking with my heart pounding. I was holding back too much hatred and pain in my chest. This is the only way I could think of getting it out. When Dianna lifted her face back up, I saw how tears welled in her reddish eyes. Her palms were in a tight fist with her heavy and rapid breathing.“You deserve to lose your child,” Dianna slowly utters, her teeth gritting.She may have failed to hurt me physically by slapping me back, but she definitely broke me with her slapping words. I was stunned for a couple of moments, unable to process what I just heard.My chest became heavier, and I needed to place my palm over my sinking heart. The
KylieA suppressed squeal got out of my lips with another inflamed strike of lightning sharply lashing through. My eyes automatically closed as its bright electrical bolt blinded my vision.The thrumming pour of rain made my entire body quiver with so much coldness. A howling noise was heard from the breezy wind that blew. It was so strong that even my drenched hair had flown.Before I knew it, a set of warm, big arms swaddled me tight. With the amount of comfort they brought, I was left with no choice but to snuggle into Jacob’s homely and toasty embrace. His bare upper body made it even better for my trembling flesh.His grasp was tight enough to shield me from the iciness of the air and the rain that continued to fall. My face was buried in the corner of his neck and shoulder, sniffing his earthly manly scent.It’s not just about how his warmth brought the chilliness of my body at ease. But as long as I remained in his tight embrace, I knew I was forever safe and wouldn’t be able t
KylieMy eyes widened in shock as I felt Logan's lips brushing against mine. I parted my lips open, not to welcome his kisses, but rather to protest. However, Logan seemed to read my thoughts, and he crushed his lips against mine before I could utter a word.I was stuck in my place, unable to move a muscle with my stammering chest and chill running through my veins.Logan’s kisses started soft, delicate, and unhurried, which didn’t last long as they eventually became rigid and torrid. His hands that were pinning my hands onto the tree loosened.I should have, and I could have already pushed him away. But as if I was possessed, I let him do whatever he wanted for that brief moment. I know I look like a fool standing before him, waiting for his lips to conquer mine fully. But everything felt so different. It was as if I was facing the Logan I used to love—the Logan I gave myself to.My teeth almost pierce his lower lip while his palms playfully knead my breast. With my eyes shut, a rush
KylieLogan shifted his eyes on me and upon seeing me helplessly kneeling, his jaw was clenched before a smirk formed into his lips.My heart was flaming, and my chest was heavy. The melancholy darkness filling the room won’t be able to express how crushed I felt at that moment; unable to do anything to save my daughter. This was my fault.Blood splattered across my face. He didn’t stop piercing Freya with his claws until her sobs halted. Not hearing my daughter’s painful wail made me realize that her own father had killed her.With the heavens and hell suppressing me harder, a loud and throbbing shriek came out of my quivering lips.An uncontrollable amount of anger was filling my nerves. My palms, which were in a tight fist, started to bring me pain because my nails were replaced by my claws. It pierced my own flesh, but I was too numb to even react to the pain.Logan shattered me into pieces when he decided to banish me and chose Hanna to be his Luna. But I rose up because that’s
KylieI was stunned, staring blankly into his eyes, which turned softer in an instant. The soreness and brittleness of his voice kept on ringing into my mind.Did I just hear him ask me to choose him? He doesn’t seem to understand what he’s doing.A man like Logan was never used to rejection. But asking me to choose him while using our daughter as a threat is ridiculous. Logan’s eyes glistened with tears welling up in them. I waited for him to take back what he said, thinking it was just his wolf’s fault, but he added, “You heard me right.”And what about Hanna? She was the root of all of our chaos. Hanna was the reason why I was banished. Or is it because the arranged marriage would be over soon, just like what he promised me back then?The need to voice those thoughts was present, but the courage to do so was nowhere to be found.I’m afraid to ask for anything. I was afraid because I knew he was never there for me when I needed answers. Logan didn’t choose me before; why is he aski
KylieLogan's steps were quick and big, but I forced my legs to stride bigger to keep up with him. My eyes were fixed on his back, and I felt my chest pounding every second that passed. He entered Freya’s room and left the door ajar. It was as if he really wanted me to follow him.When my feet landed inside the room, I caught Logan already standing in front of the glass window.“What are you planning?” As soon as my shaky voice echoed inside the room, he was forced to look back at me with a devilish smirk on his lips.“You’re too fast,” he uttered, tilting his head to the left.Blazing yet dark, his eyes went up to my head and down to my toes. Logan clicked his tongue before he turned back to face the window behind him and threw his clenched fist at it. The glass window shattered into pieces.“Logan!” I squealed, afraid that Freya might get hurt by the tiny pieces of glass.He indeed looked back, which I immediately regretted as he began lowly growling. My feet automatically took a st
KylieThe other twenty warriors that were inside the training hall were commanded by Jacob to surround the packhouse. We didn’t get any answer from Hanna on how many members they brought. But we have no choice but to take our chances. We at least got to try.“Don’t hesitate to kill anyone you’ve come across. There were no exceptions. Not even their almighty Alpha,” Jacob had made it clear for the third time now.Allan and Bianca volunteered to lead the twenty warriors to the backdoors, which the Eclipse Pack couldn't have known. While Carlo, Larry, and the other two warriors who were keeping Hanna came with us.A piece of cloth was gagged into Hanna’s mouth to refrain her from making any sound as we made our way back to the Pack’s mansion.The silence that rang through the corners of the mansion made my thumping heart worse. We have no idea what awaits us inside.As soon as we all made it inside after stepping into the double doors, the light suddenly flicked open. Every light was tur
KylieI remained shut, trying to figure out who the familiar voice was. But it didn’t last longer as I was forcibly twisted. Because her hand was gripping both my arms, it was a lot easier for her to control me.There was no hint of surprise on my face upon realizing it was Hanna.Although she had a twin sister, I didn’t need to think twice because only Hanna would have the means to come for me and do this.“Hey, Hanna,” I playfully mocked. “Did you make it as Logan’s Luna? I bet the Pack is yet to recover, hmm?” I leaned in closer to her, and spat, “Because you’re still by his side like a puppet.”Her teeth gritted and she held my arms tighter. It caused me pain, but I couldn’t pay any attention.She was the reason why I was banished in the first place. Logan and I were getting along until she came acting as if she was someone significant... Well, she is, because she's got everything Logan wanted his Luna to have; wealth, and title, which I don't.Aside from the fact that she’s nothi
KylieI took a step back as they stepped forward to reach me. My every move was quiet and light as I tried to maintain eye contact with the three of them, disregarding my racing heartbeats.“Who are you? What do you need?” I asked with the hope it would somewhat distract them. But like a hungry lion with his prey, their eyes were locked with mine.My unsteady knees were making it hard for me to continue to step away, but I kept going until I felt my hips hit against the kitchen counter. My hands scanned through the top of it, searching for anything to use against them.There were three muscular and tall men in front of me. No matter how skilled I am at fighting, I will end up losing.After my hands didn’t feel anything placed on the counter, my heart thumped harder.I just need something. Just something! I was shaking so badly as my hands traced down the handle of the drawer of the counter.Praying to the Moon Goddess was the only thing I had in mind or else I hoped miracles would hap