LoganSeeing blood dripping down my knuckles and being unable to feel every possible kind of pain, made me feel more incredible than ever.As my clenched fist made its firm and straight jab, I kept on hitting the punching bag in front of me, and sweat followed to roll down my forehead.The thought of not stopping until I felt an ache I could not endure in my fist didn’t happen when a firm embrace from behind me appeared. Slowly looking back, I found it was Hanna. She had a broad smile on her face.“I’m ready for my fighting lessons, my Alpha,” she teased.“Oh, really? How ready are you?” I walked up to her, grinning.But instead of replying, she reclined forward before pushing me through my chest with both her palms placed steady.“I see you have prepared for this.”Hanna then put her right foot in front of the other as her arms were upright to block her face. “I’m going to beat you,” she mumbled, and in no time, her right fist was thrown into my face.I managed to dodge it, but in j
Kylie“Why did you leave? And ended up in the middle of this mountain talking to somebody?” Jacob’s eyes were curious as they bore into mine.“I-I thought I saw someone and was trying to ask for directions,” I lied.Jacob remained staring at me while I forced a smile, nodding, hoping it would somewhat convince him.“I got lured by the rain and decided to get myself wet,” I added, chuckling. “But I got carried away and walked a little further.”Even I had no idea where Logan, Lucas, and Helena had gone, that they just vanished into thin air. But I couldn’t care any less because if Jacob happened to see them with me, I would be doomed at that moment.After leaving the mountain, we got back to the Packhouse.“Clean yourselves, and we’ll see each other at the training grounds in twenty minutes,” Jacob announced as we reached the main gate.Everyone left, leaving only Jacob and me.“And you, explain,” he demanded, making my eyes lit in fear.Explain what?!Jacob didn’t let me respond and ya
KylieI was impatiently waiting as he took a step. As soon as the shadow melted away from covering his face, it immediately allowed me to have a clearer look at his features. It was dark, yet I knew I couldn't be mistaken. I froze in my place before I swallowed hard, feeling my throat dry.“Victor,” I called with the utmost certainty, while my lips parted in disbelief.My eyes couldn’t be wrong. I was sure it was Victor! The Gamma of the Eclipse Pack.“Kylie?” he unbelievably asked, confirming my thoughts.Victor's eyes were full of wonder while deep wrinkles slit his forehead. A moment of pure silence rang between us and only my heavy and shaky breathing was heard.“Please don’t kill these two.” I quickly got back into my mind, shifting my eyes to our helpless members.“No,” it was so quick for him to answer while his gaze was locked on my place.“What did you come here for?”Victor shook his head as if pushing himself to return to reality before picking up something from his back po
Kylie“The war was confirmed. They include the place, date, and time here,” Jacob announced, completely crumpling the piece of paper with his jaw clenching.Staring at him blankly, I had no idea what to feel—scared that the war would definitely take place. Or pleased that I’m going to see Logan again and do what I’ve been dying to do with him.Revenge.This was all his fault. Logan was definitely the one responsible for commanding Victor. And the fact that he strictly instructed him to kill anyone they would come across is enough for me to believe he had gone too far.I couldn't help but ask if I really knew him, or if I was just so blinded by the bond that I chose to ignore it.“Can you go back to our room whilst I tell Dad about this?”I quickly nodded to Jacob's request.Leaning in to plant a quick kiss on top of my head, as if reading exactly what's on my mind, he murmurs, “This is not your fault, okay?”But I was too numb to even say anything because I completely felt the opposit
KylieMore of our members had run past, which made Jacob and I part paths. I don't even have the energy to find him anymore. He had to fight and defend his pack, and he could not hold himself back just because of me.My feet got stuck freezing and shaking into the soil. I was left all alone standing by our side, having no idea what to do next.Catching my breath with anxiety rushing all over me, I wandered my eyes around everyone to see if there was any threat coming my way.However, only Logan who remained standing in his place was the one my eyes came down on. Our eye contact didn’t last for too long as my sight was blocked by Jacob’s back.Still in his human form, he was fighting with someone with his hands. I thought he didn’t see me standing behind him, but I was wrong because as soon as he locked the man’s neck with his arm, he looked back at me before twisting his head.A cracking sound of the man’s neck was audible before he lost consciousness.“What’s wrong? Why aren’t you mo
KylieI was miserably shaking that my breathing began to hitch.The black wolf’s eyes glistened with tears before it turned around. My dagger that was still stabbed into its flesh didn’t hinder him from fleeing as fast as he could be away from me.I was left with remorse and dread, not because of what I did, but because I knew how dangerous it would be for Logan. That dagger was laced with wolfsbane and Jacob made sure it had enough amount to make sure any werewolves would undergo severe pain or, worse case, death.But it has already been done. He left, and I couldn’t do anything to take it back anymore.Realizing I could not stay thunderstruck, thinking about Logan while our Pack was in the middle of a battle, I rolled myself up. But as if the heavy burden on my chest wasn’t enough, I caught Bianca not far from my place fighting in her human form.Just a minute later, Bianca flew into the air before her body weightlessly dropped. It was a good thing that she fell on her back and she
KylieJacob only stopped sprinting upon reaching the opening of a small cave. He gently placed me down, and before I could even ask what we were doing here, he had his right hand on my wrist while his left hand was on my waist, pulling me with him inside, giving me no other option but to step in.There, I saw our Pack members. Some were hurt while the majority weren't. I scanned my eyes through each one of them to see if anyone had been badly injured. The good thing is that they only got minor injuries.I went on to check on Bianca, Allan, and even Carlo. I was getting paranoid every minute that passed with the fear of losing other loved ones, destructing me.Walking back to Jacob to inform him that everyone seemed fine, my brows furrowed with fright that quickly began to crawl into my chest, seeing blood flowing down Jacob’s chest.“You’re bleeding!” I shrieked in panic.I traced it with my index finger from his chest down to his abdomen to make sure I wasn’t hallucinating.“It’s blo
KylieI was hesitant to give Jacob an answer. My mind was contemplating why he would warn me about this.Although Larry’s personality and character are already clear to me—he’s ruthless and merciless. And now, knowing that he cannot accept defeat just adds up. He’s the Lycan King for a reason. Of course, he’s used to nothing but victory.However, I know something about him for sure. He somehow looks out for important people in his life. Just like how he punished those rogues for me, even though violence was still present, it won’t change the fact that he cares.“Do you understand?”I wasn’t able to answer Jacob’s question.“I know you do. You may be confused right now, but trust me and remember this when we get there,” Jacob added.And because of that I was feeling anxious, my stomach twisting in nervousness as we made our way to where Larry requested an immediate meeting.Jacob was the one who opened the door for us and let me enter first. Everyone was shut, and the deafening silence
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
KylieI could hear my heartbeat ringing through both my ears, disallowing me to mind anything around me. It was as if everything shut down and the only thing I got my attention to was Dianna.Dianna was then muted after that, making the torment of my racing heart worse.“Wha..?” Suddenly, my voice was low as I failed to hide my nervousness by stuttering because of my hitching breath. Placing my trembling hands behind me, I licked my lower lip, which was cracking as my throat ran dry.Her lips were twitching widely into a grin and the need not to let her feel that her accusation was driving me nuts began to fill me. I completely had no idea whether she was bluffing or if she really knew the truth about me, but I wouldn’t give her the satisfaction of seeing me moved.“What makes you think I’ll be rattled by that?” I forced myself not to stutter and conceal my fear with the hope she was lying just like me.Dianna’s brows came together into the middle, puzzled, seeing my calm demeanor. A
Kylie“I can’t join you,” Jacob said straightforwardly, making my heart cheer in glee.A smile appeared on my lips hearing his response, but before anyone could see it, I bowed my head down.“What?!” Dianna freaked out, slamming the table with her palm, causing the utensils on top of it to clank.“If you are thinking about the training for the warriors, I can take over it,” Larry chimed in.Jacob shook his head once. “No, Dad. Freya also had her follow-up check-up today,” he casually said, taking in a piece of bacon inside his mouth like he didn’t give a damn about the fact that Dianna’s veins were popping out of her temple in anger.“That Freya over our baby in my womb?” I overheard Dianna sharply murmuring.I could feel blood running out of my face as my entire body ran cold. I was suddenly scared of where this conversation would go. Everyone here knows the truth about Freya’s father and I wouldn’t ever want her to be compared to Jacob’s real child that’s in Dianna’s womb.“And? So
KylieJacob groaned heavily, “Who will be interrupting me early this morning.” I felt his lips on my neck one last time before he stood up, his shoulders slumped as he attended to the door.I sat down on the mattress, fixing myself, when just a minute after I heard the door creak open, it was then quickly shut. Jacob walked back to bed, his face wrinkled and his brows meeting each other in the middle.“Who is it?” I asked out of curiosity, seeing his face crumpled with annoyance.Just a second ago, his lips were widely stretched into a bright beam, then after attending to who was at the door, his face was suddenly long.Before Jacob could utter a word, another knock from the door rang, but at this time, a woman’s voice called for his name. Having this odd feeling building up in my mind, I stood before him and went to the door.Upon opening it, I wasn’t wrong to see who was behind it.“Oh,” she gasped, placing her palm over her mouth. “Good morning, Kylie.”“What do you need?” I strai
KyliePlacing both my hands up in the air, I shook my head as I kept a distance between us.“Of course, I don’t want to lose you. I love you too mu—”“That’s it!” I cut him off. “Your father was right. You’re not stupid, and you know that Dianna’s not lying, but you just can’t admit it because of me.”Jacob tried reaching for me, explaining. But I continuously pushed him away.“We’re done,” I weakly uttered, crossing my arms against my chest as if it would protect me from getting myself hurt by my own words and decisions.My own words cut through me, but I don’t want to hold him back from facing his responsibility with Dianna and the pup in her womb.“How can you say this so easily, Kylie?” Jacob asked in disbelief, looking at me with his crumpled face.Veins on his temples started to show up while he clenched his jaw.Believe it or not, I was as hurt as Jacob was, but I’m certain this is how things should be between us. Eventually, this is how this is going to end, and the least I co