Liam gracefully came down from the stage then he signalled to Zane to address the crowd.
Zane nodded at Liam, then he bowed his head at the crowd to show his gratitude. When he lifted up his head, he said to them, "thank you all for accepting to fight even when it is not your battle, I promise to repay this debt for the rest of my life."
Shirley slithered her way from Amelia's side and walked towards the direction where her brother was standing, "what are you putting down?" She asked him when she got to where he was standing and noticed that he was jotting something on a notepad.
"Nice to see you too sister, how are you doing?" Ace replied with a smirk.
"I would have said that I am doing alright but you already know the situation we are in. Thanks for deciding to join us even when you are not obligated to, I really appreciate. So tell me, what are you putting down on your notepad?" Shirley repeated her earlier question.
"I thought you would have ch
"You know I can hear you right? Please do not question my feelings about her, that is the quickest way to make me angry," Zane replied in a low yet scary voice.Shirley snapped her fingers in order to get their attention, "in as much as I appreciate you both caring about me, I do not think this is the right moment to start arguing. Ace, I am sorry to say, but nothing you say or do at this moment can change my mind about going, Zane tried and failed, so I suggest that you do not waste your energy trying to convince me because you are surely going to fail like he did. Reserve your energy for a greater cause, you would need it later this night. By the way, I am not a baby anymore, I am a full grown adult, so I suggest you refrain from calling me that, only Zane has the right to call me a baby because I am his baby," Shirley said, winking at them both when she got to the last part of her sentence.Ace looked at her for a moment then he decided against speaking about
When Shirley got back to where the wolves were gathered she met them pacing around anxiously, they were probably waiting for the go ahead command. She smiled just to reassure herself that everything is going to be alright."Very well then, you guys can shift now, we would leave immediately we are done," Zane called out to them when he noticed how angstful they were. As if they have been waiting for his order all their lives, they immediately starting shifting without wasting any more time.Shirley watched with wide eyes as they started stripping off their clothes without a care in the world, they look so strong and confident in their naked state, something that she was not sure she would ever be. She has never been confident enough to walk around naked like the other wolves do. She quickly diverted her gaze and moved to another place when she made eye contact with a naked man. She watched in awe as humans began to change to their furred forms transform into full grown
"Come to me darling I will make sure that you are safe. Whoever owns you certainly do not deserve you. He is such a fool for letting a beauty like you go into the battlefield. You are not supposed to be here darling, you are supposed to be dressed up in a room awaiting the return of your mate. Come, come to me babe, I promise to treat you right and make you the queen of my heart," the man said to Shirley grinning at her."I certainly can not go to a man like you even if my life depends on it. And I would like to let you know that I am not a property that is owned by anyone so you had better change that mentality if that was what your father taught you. Being a lady does not stop me from being a warrior, and I am sure that if we were to compete in a match, I will beat you fair and square," Shirley replied in spite"You dare to lecture and challenge me you...you bitch? Come here, I will teach you to know your place, in your next live you wouldn't dare
Shirley was surprised that the trees were still burning though it had calmed to a gentle smoke. She frowned when she looked around but she did not find Zane anywhere around. It was unlike him not to be close by when she was unconscious, he was always around."What are you looking for?" Ace asked Shirley calmly already knowing who she was looking for."Zane? Where is he, I can't find him anywhere around," Shirley replied looking around in panic.Ace sighed sorrowfully, avoiding her gaze, "let us leave here for now, you medical help and you need to rest. I will tell you all about when you get yourself cleaned up, you stink more than me you know," Ace said trying to lighten the mood."You know me already Ace, I will not leave here until you bring Zane to me, you all can go ahead without me, I will wait here until he comes for me," Shirley replied."Stop being stubborn Shirl, we have to get your wounds treated before it gets infected, I can see how muc
Shirley, close your eyes for a moment. Okay, you need to rest. I promise when you open your eyes, you will be in a soft and comfy bed. Okay," Amelia said soothingly."I did not care for any bed as long as Zane would not be in it. Tell me Lia, how am I supposed to go to bed without him by my side? Even if I tried, I wouldn't be able to because I can't fall asleep without him by my side. On every other day, even when I know that he is safe and sound working in his office, I still wouldn't be able to fall asleep until he comes back, so tell me how I am supposed to sleep knowing that he is in a strange pack getting tortured? The thought is making my heart constrict... wait if he is... what if he is no more? " Shirley sobbed, fresh tears pouring from her eyes."Shiley! I told you
SHIRLEY'S POVTwo weeks after that incidence, I woke up very early in the morning unlike other days. I took my bathe and went down to join Liam's and Ace's table for breakfast when it was time to eat. As I walked into the dining, I could see the surprise and pity on the faces of all the wolves there though they tried to mask it with a smile. They looked at me with so much pity in their faces....I hate been pitied, it made me want to cry over my situation every damn time and crying was something I wasn't going to do anymore. Today marked the beginning of the day that I was going to keep the promise I made to myself two weeks ago; I would not mourn for someone who is still alive because mourning and crying for him would mean I am affirming the fact that he is gone.. forever. The pity on their faces w
"I will take my leave now Liam, please don't forget to sound the bell after thirty minutes," Shirley said to Liam."Yes Luna, I won't forget. Your thirty minutes will start counting ten minutes after leave here at least by then you would have gotten to your room, so you had better make use of your time wisely or you will end up demanding for extra two hours like Ace suggested," Liam replied winking at her.Shirley gave him a small smile before turning away from him. "Can we talk? Shirley said to Amelia immediately she entered their room."I was about to go look for you Shirl, where did you disappear to this very early morning? I got scared you know," Amelia replied looking at her thoroughly to check for anything different."You don't have to worry Lia, I'm alright. I was downstairs having breakfast with my brother and alpha Liam," Shirley replied."Breakfast? That's... good," Amelia said settling on one corner of the bed. "Come sit so
"I am as fit as a mallee bull, so there is really no need for you to return Lia. Shirley replied, "That would be a waste of a nice dress and good perfume." Shirley replied."Alright then, if you are sure you are fine, I will head back to the bar." Don't forget to call me if you need anything. I will be there immediately, "Amelia said."I'm not a baby Lia, I can take care of myself. "Begone now, I have a novel to start," Shirley replied. "Wait... you said something about not returning today. What's the occasion?" Shirley continued."I met Dominic in the bar and I..." Amelia was saying She was interrupted by Shirley."You met Dominic