Penelope sighed as she trudged behind the guards assigned to follow her everywhere. She felt like a prisoner in her own home, constantly being watched and monitored. Today, they were in the Packhouse for a Pack meeting and her father had forced her to come along, claiming that she needed to learn how to conduct herself in important gatherings such as this.Penelope was filled with frustration and anger at her current situation. She felt like her freedom had been taken away and she was just a pawn in her father's game. She longed to escape the suffocating presence of the guards, but she knew that grumbling and complaining would be useless.As they entered the room where the Pack meeting was taking place, Penelope felt overwhelmed by the amount of people in the room. It was composed by a few werewolf Alphas, all talking and shouting amongst themselves. She spotted her father, Uther, on the seat at the edge of the table at the front of the room, and she made her way towards him, closely f
Raya stumbled through the dense underbrush of the forest, her heart pounding in her chest. The woods were alive with the sounds of the dusk chorus, the rustle of leaves, and the distant hoot of an owl. Her fear was palpable, threatening to consume her at any moment. She clutched the piece of paper tightly in her hand, desperately hoping that its contents would reach their intended recipient.She followed the path that Penelope had shown her, but in her rush, she stumbled into a shallow ditch, barely managing to muffle her cry of surprise. She quickly righted herself, her eyes darting around as she tried to assess her surroundings. In the distance, she could see the guards, their voices carrying in the still air."Can you believe it?" One of the guards chuckled. "Penelope, caught sleeping with Alpha Liam. What a joke!"Raya did her best to hold her breath and remain silent, her heart pounding as she crouched in the shadows. She could hear the guards laughing and making crude jokes about
Raya stood still, her heart pounding in her chest as she heard the rustling sound getting closer. The fear and unease that had been building in her chest were now threatening to consume her completely. Her wolf, Adeline, was restless and eager to take over, sensing danger. Adeline's instincts were always to protect her, and she was ready to do just that.But Raya knew the implications of allowing her wolf to take over. If it resulted in a fight, she could be killed, especially if her opponent was a Lycan. She clutched her chest, trying to keep her wolf at bay. She could feel Adeline's power, the raw strength and ferocity of her wolf, just beneath the surface."No, Adeline," Raya whispered, her voice shaking. "You can't come out yet. We have to be careful.""Careful in the territory of these b*starts? You clearly don't know what you are saying. Do you want us to get killed?""Everything must not be done forcefully. Sometimes, you have to pick your moments, and I believe, Adeline, that t
Liam sat in his room, warming himself by the fireplace. The room was dimly lit, but he didn't mind. The warmth from the fire was enough for him. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, trying to clear his mind. Suddenly, he heard a knock on the door."Enter," Liam called out.The door creaked open and Logan stepped in. He looked tired, but his expression was serious. Liam sat up straight, knowing that whatever Logan had to say was important."Liam, I need to speak with you," Logan said, closing the door behind him."Of course, Logan. What is it?" Liam asked.Logan walked over to the fire and stood in front of it, his hands extended towards the warmth. "I met someone today while I was out on patrol. A girl. She claimed to have been sent by Penelope with a message for the Alpha."Liam raised an eyebrow. "A message from Penelope? And what was the message?"Logan shook his head. "She wouldn't say. She had it written on a piece of paper, but she was unwilling to show it to me."Liam frow
Liam lay in his bed, staring at the ceiling, unable to shake the feeling of worry that had settled in his chest. He was filled with an unease that he couldn't explain, and it kept him from finding sleep. He tried to close his eyes and relax, but every time he did, his mind would race with thoughts of the young woman and her unexpected pregnancy.He tossed and turned, trying to find a comfortable position, but nothing seemed to work. The fire in the room flickered and cast shadows on the walls, adding to the feeling of unrest.In a last-ditch effort, Liam attempted to mind-link with the young woman, hoping to ease some of his concerns. However, much to his frustration, the mind-link was unsuccessful. He couldn't reach her, and the failure only added to his worry.Liam paced in front of the watch, his heart beating wildly in his chest. He tried to calm himself down by taking deep breaths but nothing seemed to help. The night felt like it was dragging on, and he found himself constantly c
Liam stood by the window, staring out into the sprawling grounds of the Packhouse. The morning sun had yet to rise, but the sky was already beginning to lighten. As he gazed out into the distance, he saw his father emerge from the dining room, accompanied by the Alpha.The Alpha was clad in a smart, tailored suit, with a crisp white shirt and a black tie. The suit was made from fine wool and cut to fit his broad frame perfectly, accenting his powerful build. He was the epitome of casual yet powerful, exuding an aura of confidence and authority with every step he took. Liam's anger boiled within him as he saw the Alpha. It was evident that the Alpha had arrived long before dawn, and the mere sight of him made Liam's blood boil. He watched as his father walked with the Alpha, speaking in hushed tones, and he clenched his jaw in anger.Liam felt a rising sense of frustration and anger at the situation. He felt that he was being treated like he was a child because of the effect that the r
Penelope was sitting on the edge of the bathtub, staring blankly at the wall in front of her, clearly unaware of the bustling around her. Something inside her died the moment her father suggested they visit the Pack doctor. Somehow she knew what was coming for her but she didn't wish for it. Every moment she prayed that she was wrong and that prospect would paint pretty pictures. He had only said that they were going to confirm if she was really pregnant or if they were just assuming things. But there was something more to it. And she saw that thing the moment her father had proposed the idea that they went to know what was really wrong with her. The cruel smirk that graced his face at that moment was permanently etched on her mind. He looked that way the moment he had some evil plan he wanted to execute. The maids kept filling the tub with warm water and adding fragrant oils to it. Despite the activity, Penelope felt usually alone and isolated, lost in her own thoughts.The door t
Her father and the doctor stood facing each other, with a table between them. Uther towered above him, sizing him up like they were about to exchange blows. Her father's expression was tense and his eyes were intently fixed on the doctor's."Doctor, we are here to confirm if my daughter, Penelope, is indeed pregnant."The doctor's face lit up when her father said the word, only if he knew the circumstances surrounding this.The doctor set out to work immediately, he started the examination by first asking Penelope to lie down on the examination table. He then gently placed a hand on her stomach and began to feel for any signs of a baby growing inside her. He used a stethoscope to listen to her stomach and heart, searching for any sounds that could indicate the presence of a fetus. He also performed a pelvic examination, checking for any changes in her cervix or uterus that would confirm the pregnancy.As the examination continued, the doctor carefully explained each step to Penelope