SabineThe dim light coming from the candles that were placed close to the wounded wolves was not helping me too much. I took a deep breath while I continued to assess the men’s injuries. They were way too many and the wounds were too extensive for me to deal with.Maybe Ofelia was right, maybe some men were beyond saving, but I would not give up. I was going to try to save them all, no matter if they were adults or children. No one should have suffered or been forced to face a death like this. They were my people, my kind.I wasn’t a healer or possessed magic, but I stayed by my mother and grandma's side long enough to know what I had to do. I have to admit that was going to be challenging since they mostly used plants to make ointments and balms I cursed under my breath my decision to come alone. I should have listened to Dad or Elijah, who offered to accompany me, but I wanted them to stay behind and help me keep the situation under control while I was away. The two of them were t
SabineI focused on the sound, squeezing the soft fabric between my fingers. The sound became more like a lullaby song that made my heart skip a beat. I couldn’t explain how, but something told me that I knew the song. Deep down, I had heard it before.“What are you doing standing there?” Ofelia’s voice echoed behind me.“I was just..”“You have enough sheets. Now, let’s go if you want to save them. Hurry up.” Ofelia scolded me while she turned on her heel.I took one last look behind me, trying to convince myself that Ofelia was right. Every second was important if I wanted to save them. As I started following Ofelia, the song became louder in my ears, making me stop in my tracks. “Where is that song coming from?” I inquired out loud, making Ofelia freeze.“What song?” She tilted an eyebrow curiously. If it wasn’t for her increased heartbeats, her stone appearance would have fooled me.“She is hiding something” Inna’s angry voice came through the link, surprising me. I wasn’t sure
SabineI stood up, walking towards the door, wishing that I could do or say anything to make her realize I was indeed her daughter and I was here for her.“You said that you would pray to the Goddess to give you strength so we could meet again when the time comes. Yet here I am. I understand how difficult it is for you to acknowledge me and why you might think this is a trick, but mom, I don’t know what else to say.” I let the words roll out of my tongue as I approached the door, defeated. “I already spent my first eighteen years without you. I hoped I wouldn’t have to spend another day when I found you, but I guess I was wrong” My heart ached because of her rejection, but I could understand why it was so hard for her to believe me. Probably I would have done the same, but one thing I couldn’t fully understand. Why didn't she let her wolf decide if I was telling the truth?“Stop” mom’s voice sounded behind me as I grabbed the doorknob. “Answer one question,” she mumbled, and I turned
SabineAs we passed through the dark corridors, I was trying to make sense of everything Ofelia told me about my parents. Somehow I felt that it wasn’t the whole story, that there was more. I took a deep breath, focusing on what I had to do. For the nth time today my thoughts went to grandma and mom, how I wished them to be here, to help me and guide me…A shiver runs down my body, and I fold my hands around me, trying to warm up. My clothes were soaked from the rain outside, but with all that happened, I completely forgot about it. I cursed under my breath at the idea of walking around when it was raining, but it was too late now. I was acting on the adrenaline and didn’t think it through. My only concern was how to get Philip to help me, not that I was going to get wet or sick. I couldn’t remember the last time I got ill or if I ever was. Definitely being a werewolf had to have its perks.Once we reached the main hall, I finally removed my jacket and placed it in a corner closer to
Sabine“Thank the Goddess.” Ofelia clasped her hands, visibly relieved. “Come, child” Ofelia rushed to grab my hand, before I could ask her what was going on.“Where are you taking me?” I questioned, trying to keep up with her as we navigate through the dark hallways.“Impatient. Just like your mother,” I heard Ofelia mumble and I couldn’t stop rolling my eyes. Of course, she had to say something. As we reached the main area, my eyes went wide in shock. The room was lit, full of burning candles. “How did you do..?”I started asking, but I paused, seeing the woman's silhouette hiding in the shadows. Mom. “Your mother did it. Since she is still the rightful Luna, she sought help from the pack members. This is how the people reacted to her request,” Ofelia answered my unspoken question. Her voice held so much pride for mom, that once again made me wonder what actually went wrong between them. “Outside there are people ready to come in and learn from you.” Ofelia added, giving me a nu
SabineI struggled to open my eyes as another wave of pain ripped through me. Mom’s worried face cleared in front of my eyes, while her sweet gardenia smell invaded my nostrils, calming me a bit.My heart skipped a beat, realizing how close she was standing by me. Her soft hand was tracing out my face, mapping every inch of it.I never thought it was possible to miss something I didn’t remember, but here I was with my heart walls down, surrendering to her touch. A mom’s touch.For the first time, I was able to see her. Her face. Despite the deep claw scars on her cheeks, her black eyes were holding a small sparkle. Her black raven hair was let loose cascading her back. She looked a little older than the picture in the pendant, but she still held the beauty. The high neck black dress she was wearing made me wonder what other scars covered her body.“Inna,” I called out through the link.”The pain…” I sobbed as another wave of pain rushed through me. “Please make it stop”.“We need to
Queen Diana “What are you still doing here?” I heard Ofelia questioning me. I looked at her, trying to make sense of her words when her words got my attention.“Your daughter grew up thinking she was something she wasn’t, without guidance,” Ofelia told me, looking me straight in the eyes. “She needs you now more than ever. Go after her. Be her teacher and friend. Help her know what she is. Help her understand our ways.” Ofelia let out, pushing me towards the door. “Go now until you end up regretting it.” She yelled behind me. Though I rolled my eyes to annoy Ofelia more, I knew deep down in my heart she was right. A life with humans was way different from a werewolf life. My heart started hammering in my chest as I was getting closer to the exit door. Eighteen years had passed since I stepped outside this house. Eighteen years since my wolf took over and ran free, enjoying the freedom. Eighteen fucking years. I clenched my fists, fighting the urge to stop and go back to my room. I
Sabine “Look at her Darius, your precious daughter is done,” Philip let out, laughing maniacally. “You gave up everything, your kingdom, your mate… for what? Your daughter is nothing but a weak, powerless rogue. She is a disgrace,” Philip said through gritted teeth. A tear left my eyes as I stood on the muddy ground, defeated. I couldn’t let this bastard win. I had to get up and fight. For dad, for mom, and for me. I had to. “You know, as much as I would like to end your miserable life right now, I have something to confess to you, my dear big brother.” Philip paused, bending over dad’s body. “Diana came to me after you rejected her. She told me that she never loved you, that it was the bond that made her stay by your side. Diana also confessed her undying love for me. She said that she wanted me all along and that I was the one who she thought while she was mating with you.” I clenched my fists at hearing Philip’s lies. For someone who didn’t know the truth, he actually sounded
Happiness… When I was just a child I wondered many times what exactly happiness was. Everyone around me struggled to find it out despite their constant efforts. Not only did I question its existence, but I was sure it wasn’t something I was going to be blessed with. I blamed myself for ruining my parents’ chance of happiness. Because of me, they spent their lives separate seeking a reason to live. Only when Sabine appeared in my life, I begin to hope I would find happiness. A smile spread across my face as I looked at the beautiful woman lying next to me with her chestnut long spread across my pillow. Her chest rose and fell as I continued to enjoy the peaceful moment. Twelve years had passed since the Goddess brought Sabine into my life and not a day passed without me being grateful. Even when I was in the coma, I knew I had to find my way back to her, as she was the light of my darkness. “I love you,” my own goddess whispered while she turned over to face me. “I love y
SabineMy heart hammered in my chest as the fear took over. I couldn’t believe I was about to lose everything, my home, my mate, the father of my unborn child. I struggled with the decision of announcing everyone I was carrying the alpha’s unborn son, but somehow I wanted the people who had been my family for the past year to choose me as their Luna for my skills, not because they were taking pity on me... After a moment of reflection, I decided to let the people vote, speak their minds. If they wanted me as their Luna, they would say so through their votes. Deep inside, I understood why my father decided to follow the laws. A pack needed a strong Luna, one who could fight their battles and carry on with his legacy.The fear I was going to be cast aside took over me and for the first time I wondered what I was going to do alone, how I was supposed to make amends for me and for my child I was carrying. One thing was certain: I wasn’t letting Kade step down from his role. A ragged breat
Kade “Someone find Cameron,” I barked as Zeke, my new Beta, gave me a small nod before he stepped away to carry my orders. I liked that about him. He was a man of few words, but he was strong. When I chose him to become my second in command, there was no better person to fill the list of skills I had in mind. Zeke was a good man and got along with both my people and the gypsies. While I turned my head towards the fight, I was unable to focus. I could see the hate in Octavia’s eyes and despite my encouragement’s words, Sabine seemed to give up. I knew how much Seth and Cameron meant to her, but I could only hope none of Octavia’s affirmations were true. Anger boiled into my veins while I saw Octavia’s wolf jumping on my mate. Once again I brushed my hair with my fingers, cursing under my breath my inability to stop the fight. “I am not a werewolf. Your laws don’t apply to me,” Cordelia’s words surprised me as she stabbed Octavia’s wolf with the silver ceremonial dagger. “Any news
SabineAs the words left my lips, people who surrounded us began chanting my name. The obvious hate in their eyes towards Octavia fueled my rage, giving me strength. I had to win this fight for all of us. Octavia was the one responsible for the fire that destroyed many lives. A lot of good people had died because of her hate and yet if it wasn’t for her reckless actions, I would have never met my parents. My mother would have continued to be King’s Philip's prisoner while my father struggled in the mines.“Sabine, you can’t fight her. There has to be another way,” Sasha mumbled, interrupting the line of my thoughts. “We both know fighting her is the only way.” I choked out the words straightening my back. “I can’t allow Kade to step down and just give her our pack. It’s his birthright,” I added clenching my fists. “But you..”“If I can have your attention.” King Darius voiced out interrupting her. “As werewolves we live, develop and grow together as a community, a family. We have la
Sabine “There is nothing to be afraid of. You were born for this. It’s your destiny,” my mother whispered low as she gave a light squeeze to my hand. I gave her a small nod while I took a deep breath in my efforts to calm down my racing heart.I straightened my back, pushing my chin high as I turned my head towards my father, signaling to him I was ready for him to open the door. The omegas began to bow their heads in respect while I walked holding my mom’s hand slowly down the decorated path. Everything was perfect. Wooden pillars stood proudly on each side of the alley decorated with green garlands and fairy lights, offering the place a magical vibe. Time seemed to stop for a moment while my eyes found the black ones of the person the Goddess decided to pair me with. My heart skipped a beat as I saw him dressed in a tailored gray suit with a silver button-down shirt that matched my dress, standing on the small stage, waiting…waiting for me. “Friends and family, I would like to sa
I quietly looked at the young women in the mirror, barely able to recognize myself. A confident, strong woman who not long ago was just a naive gipsy girl who had her long chestnut hair braided into a ponytail was now staring back at me.While a happiness sparkle danced in my green eyes, a smile spread across my face, making Sasha growled in annoyance.“Stop moving or I will never be able to finish in time.”I gave her a small nod as I watched her finish her magic. Sasha applied a cherry lipstick to my lips to match the purple eye makeup she chose for tonight’s event.“Sabine, you look beautiful,” mom whispered as she fought back the tears that threatened to roll down her cheeks. “Alma, you are going to ruin your makeup,” Sasha blurted out, making mom shake her head in understanding.I looked at the woman who raised me like I was hers, giving me all the love and affection a mother would give to her child. She looked beautiful with her hair styled into a bun and dressed in a dark blue
SabineThe beautiful view in front of my eyes was nothing in comparison to the sight of my husband. Strong, confident, not to mention handsome. Kade was all mine, and I couldn’t be more grateful. For the first time in my life, I was happy and scared. Petrified, I could say that something might happen and our perfect bubble would burst, returning me to the shell of the person I was while he was asleep.Butterflies danced in my stomach as Kade’s lips covered mine, taking his sweet time. My fingers grabbed the bottom of his sweater pulling him closer, needing him. Was it bad that I wanted the moment to last forever? A moan escaped my lips as Kade deepened his kiss, sending goosebumps down my spine. Every time he kissed me, it was like we kissed for the first time. It consumed me in ways I couldn’t describe.I felt Inna pushing to come forward. Just like me, she wanted time with our mate. I muffled the sob that almost escaped my mouth as Kade broke our kiss, returning to look over the h
KadeMoments later, I was sitting in the office looking at the dusty old photo with me and Alex smiling happily while we set up the first beam of this place. It was our first thing to call our own, and we worked together to put it on the tourism map. I swallowed the lump that formed in my throat, unable to believe he was gone.“Alpha,. Julie told us you wanted to see us,” someone called out as the door opened wide. A curse word left my mouth as I placed down the frame turning towards the door. For me, for Alex, I had to keep fighting for our dreams. Victor entered first, followed closely by Julie, and two young men dressed in nothing but black jeans and blue shirts that had the lodge logo. Behind them, an elderly woman entered, making my heart skip a beat. Years had passed since I saw her, but she still looked good. Miss Abby was for me and Alex like a second mother, scolding us every time we used to stop to check on the lodge.“Didn’t I tell you to call all the people who work here
KadeAs I turned left and exited the main road, the snow continued to fall heavily, making it difficult for me to see. I swallowed the curse words that threatened to leave my lips as I tried to keep the car on the road. Maybe I should have waited for the snow to slow down.“Kade, where are we going?” Sabine asked me, shifting worriedly in her seat.“Patience, Sweetheart” I replied casually, trying to act like it wasn’t a big deal. “It’s a surprise.” I added, unable to hold back the grin that spread across my face imagining the moment I would have her finally alone. As I hit the accelerator pedal, I reached out to Sabine’s hand, entangling our fingers. I took it to my lips and planted a small kiss on her knuckles while I kept my eyes on the road. “We’re almost there,” I mused seeing her cheeks colored in a crimson color.Ever since I woke up from my coma, I had this thought nudging me to take her away from the curious eyes. I knew the Goddess had a plan when she made Sabine my other h