LOGINShare
Chapter 41
Last Updated:
2024-12-12 19:42:22
Related chapters
The HIDDENS chapter 42
The moment I stepped into our room, I felt the energy shift. The air grew thicker, charged with an electric current that sent a shiver down my spine. Jake stood by the window, his broad back to me, the dim light from the moon outlining the powerful contours of his body. He turned at the sound of the door clicking shut, his eyes locking onto mine. Those dark, intense eyes held a heat that made my breath hitch, my heart hammering in my chest. “You’ve been running from me all day, Prisca,” he said, his voice low, predatory. “I haven’t—” “You have,” he interrupted, taking a slow, deliberate step toward me. His gaze raked over me, and I felt it like a physical touch, setting every nerve alight. “And now I’ve caught you.” My back pressed against the door as he closed the distance between us, his presence overwhelming. His scent—earthy, musky, uniquely Jake—wrapped around me, clouding my thoughts. He was so close now that I could feel the heat radiating off his body, the raw power
Last Updated : 2024-12-13The HIDDENS chapter 43
The room was thick with tension, the kind that clung to your skin like humidity in a summer storm. Jake’s family council members were seated around the long oak table in the pack’s meeting hall. Their eyes, cold and calculating, bore into me with an intensity that made my stomach churn. I stood by Jake’s side, my hand clasped tightly in his. The warmth of his grip was my only comfort in this sea of judgment. Despite his silent reassurance, the knot in my chest tightened with every passing moment. “This,” began Elder Marston, his voice sharp and cutting, “is unacceptable.” The murmurs of agreement from the others rippled through the room like a tide. “You’ve crossed a line, Jake,” added Elder Helena, her eyes narrowing at me as though I were some sort of wild animal she’d found in her home. “Marrying her wasn’t just impulsive—it was reckless.” I swallowed hard, my voice lodged somewhere in my throat. “She’s my mate,” Jake said, his voice calm but firm. “The Moon Goddess cho
Last Updated : 2024-12-13The HIDDENS Chapter 44
The moon hung low in the sky, its soft light spilling into the room as I sat curled up on the couch. The events of the day swirled in my mind like a storm, leaving me drained yet restless. Jake was somewhere in the packhouse, likely dealing with more fallout from the council’s accusations.Good. I needed space from him. His words still echoed in my head. “If you did it... I’d still stand by you.”The thought alone made my stomach churn. How could he even entertain the idea that I would kill someone, let alone a council member? A cold, hollow feeling settled in my chest.A soft knock at the door broke through my thoughts. Before I could answer, Fatima peeked her head in, her sharp eyes scanning the room until they landed on me.“Prisca,” she said softly, slipping inside and shutting the door behind her. “How are you holding up?”I let out a bitter laugh. “Oh, you know. Just your average day of being framed for murder and having everyone in the pack hate you. Fantastic, really.”Fatima
Last Updated : 2024-12-13The HIDDENS chapter 45
The morning air was heavy, oppressive even, as Fatima and I set out again to continue our search for answers. The packhouse halls seemed to buzz with whispers, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that every set of eyes I passed was filled with judgment. The rumors were spreading. Fast. It wasn’t just the council now—others in the pack were beginning to murmur about their “Luna, the witch.” It felt like every tentative bridge I’d tried to build with the pack since arriving was now crumbling beneath me. I shook my head, willing the thoughts away. There was no time for self-pity. Not when we were still no closer to finding out who framed me for Gregory’s death. Fatima noticed my silence as we slipped into the empty library, her sharp eyes catching the tension in my jaw. “You okay?” she asked, closing the door behind us. “No,” I admitted. “I feel like everything’s falling apart. The pack hates me, Jake doesn’t trust me, and we’re running in circles trying to figure this out.” Fat
Last Updated : 2024-12-14The HIDDENS chapter 46
The day started like any other. I woke up to the sound of soft murmurs outside my window—pack members going about their day, the occasional bark of an order from the guards patrolling the grounds. The sun streamed in through the curtains, but it felt like it brought no warmth. Fatima had already left to follow up on Eleanor’s cryptic comments from the day before, leaving me alone with my swirling thoughts. The pack’s judgment, the dead ends in our investigation, the ache of being so close to Jake but feeling miles apart—it all weighed heavy on my heart. I was still sitting on the edge of my bed, lost in thought, when Jake walked in. “Hey,” he said softly, his voice hesitant. I looked up, startled. He stood in the doorway, his tall frame filling the room, but there was an unusual vulnerability in his eyes. “Hey,” I replied, trying to keep my voice steady. He crossed the room in a few quick strides, stopping just in front of me. For a moment, he didn’t say anything, just c
Last Updated : 2024-12-15The HIDDENS chapter 47
The walk back to the packhouse was filled with the comfortable silence that only Jake and I could share. His arm was draped lazily around my shoulders, his thumb tracing small circles on my skin. The warmth of his touch grounded me, and the lingering glow from our moonlit date was enough to make me forget the weight of everything hanging over us. But the peace shattered the moment we stepped through the doors. The packhouse was in chaos. Voices were raised, and the tension in the air was thick enough to choke on. My heart dropped into my stomach. Something was wrong. “What’s going on?” Jake demanded, his alpha authority slicing through the noise. The crowd parted almost instinctively, and that’s when I saw her—Fatima, my best friend, sitting on one of the couches in the common area with a cold pack pressed to the back of her head. “Fatima!” I rushed forward, my legs moving faster than my brain could process. “What happened?” She looked up at me, her face pale but her usual
Last Updated : 2024-12-15The HIDDENS chapter 48
The air in the war room was suffocating. Jake stood across the table, arms folded, his gaze fixed on the map of our territory spread out before us. The muscles in his jaw tensed as if he was holding back a storm of emotions. He had been restless for days now, ever since we caught wind of the intruder’s plans. I hated seeing him like this—cold, distant, and singularly focused on vengeance. “Any updates from Chris?” I asked, breaking the silence. Jake didn’t lift his eyes. “He’s still searching the southern borders. So far, nothing.” I glanced at the scattered reports on the table, each detailing potential sightings and possible leads. It felt like trying to catch smoke with bare hands. “This person knows our routines,” I said. “Knows how to slip in and out without leaving much of a trail. They’ve been planning this for a while.” Jake finally looked at me, his piercing gaze sharp enough to cut through steel. “That’s what worries me.” His voice was low, dangerous. It sent a sh
Last Updated : 2024-12-16The HIDDENS chapter 49
The night air was cold as we approached the abandoned warehouse on the edge of pack territory. The place reeked of desperation. It had been used for shady dealings and covert meetings in the past. The kind of place where people thought they could get away with their dirty work. Tonight, it was the place we would catch a killer.Jake moved in front, the Alpha aura surrounding him like an unbreakable wall. His eyes scanned the shadows, every step measured and deliberate. I walked close behind him, my mind racing with everything we had uncovered. Gregory’s death was just the tip of the iceberg. As we pieced the puzzle together, we discovered more. Dominic Vail, one of the most respected and influential members of the council, had been the mastermind behind the hit. He’d orchestrated everything—the ambush on Gregory, the false accusations, the lies. And now, after days of tracking, we finally had him cornered.“I’m not letting him get away,” Jake muttered under his breath. His eyes narro
Last Updated : 2024-12-17
Latest chapter
The HIDDENS chapter 107
The moment I stepped into our bedroom, I knew something was wrong. Prisca sat on the edge of the bed, her back to me, staring out the window. The moonlight cast a soft glow on her, making her seem almost ethereal, but the tension in her shoulders gave her away. She was deep in thought, troubled. Lately, she'd been distant. At first, I chalked it up to the pregnancy—mood swings, exhaustion, the usual things that came with carrying a child. But this was different. There was something *heavier* weighing on her, something she wasn’t telling me. I had given her space, thinking maybe she just needed time to process things on her own, but time had only made it worse. I couldn’t take it anymore. I walked over to her and placed a hand on her shoulder. "Prisca, what's going on?" She flinched. *Flinched.* I immediately withdrew my hand, my stomach twisting. My mate had never reacted to me like that before. She turned to face me, her expression unreadable. “Nothing, Jake. I’m just t
The HIDDENS chapter 106
I spent the entire morning with Althea, flipping through ancient grimoires, searching desperately for a spell that could summon Esther. My hands trembled as I traced the inked symbols in an old book, my mind racing with the possibilities of what we might discover. We had been through this before, and every attempt had failed. But this time, it felt different. This time, we needed answers. The room was dimly lit, the scent of burning sage and lavender thick in the air. The candles flickered unnaturally, as if something unseen was already lurking, waiting for us to call upon it. I swallowed hard and looked at my sister. “Are you sure about this?” Althea asked, her voice steady but filled with caution. “Summoning a spirit isn’t like calling on just any entity. Esther is powerful, and she’s—” “Unpredictable?” I finished for her. Althea nodded. “To say the least.” I clenched my fists, my determination outweighing my fear. “I don’t have a choice, Althea. I need to know how to save
The HIDDENS chapter 105
I woke up feeling… strange. It wasn’t the usual exhaustion from pregnancy or the occasional morning sickness. This was different. It was as if something unseen crackled in the air around me, a tingling sensation running up and down my spine. My dreams had been odd, but that wasn’t new—I had been plagued with visions ever since we returned to the pack. Shaking off the unease, I sat up and stretched. The room was quiet, sunlight filtering in through the curtains, but something felt off. I glanced around, half expecting something to be lurking in the shadows. Nothing. Just my mind playing tricks on me. "Okay, Prisca. Breathe," I muttered to myself before sliding out of bed. As I padded to the bathroom, the floorboards creaked louder than usual. The second I stepped onto the tile, the faucet turned on by itself, water gushing out forcefully as if someone had yanked it open. I froze. My pulse quickened. I hadn't touched it. Swallowing hard, I reached for the knob and twisted it
The HIDDENS chapter 104
The morning air was crisp as I stepped outside, the cool breeze brushing against my skin. The world felt heavy, the weight of my vision pressing down on my shoulders like an iron yoke. I had barely slept the night before, my mind looping through the same horrible question—who do I sacrifice? Jake or our child? I couldn’t make that choice. I wouldn’t. Which meant I had only one option: to find a way to break this fate before it broke me. I needed my sister. Althea was in the greenhouse again, her hands covered in soil as she carefully tended to a row of herbs. The scent of rosemary and lavender filled the air, a calming contrast to the storm inside me. She glanced up as I approached, instantly recognizing the distress on my face. “You look like hell.” I let out a humorless chuckle. “You told me that yesterday.” “Well, it’s still true.” She dusted off her hands and crossed her arms. “Talk to me.” I hesitated for a moment before finally blurting out, “I need your help. I
The HIDDENS chapter 103
The day started with sunlight streaming through the window, a rare reprieve from the gloom that seemed to have hung over the pack for weeks. I stretched carefully, my hand instinctively going to my stomach. It was still hard to believe that a life was growing inside me. Every little flutter, every kick, was a reminder of the impossible decision I was grappling with. Jake was still asleep beside me, his arm draped over my waist, his steady breathing a source of comfort. For a moment, I let myself forget everything—the visions, the chaos, the impending doom. In that quiet moment, it was just us. But peace doesn’t last, not in our world. I slipped out of bed, careful not to wake him, and headed downstairs. Sophie was already in the kitchen, humming softly as she prepared breakfast. “Morning,” she said cheerfully. “You’re up early.” I forced a smile, grabbing a glass of water. “Couldn’t sleep.” She raised an eyebrow but didn’t press. Sophie was perceptive, but she knew when to
The HIDDENS chapter 102
It started with rain. Not the gentle kind that taps on the window and lulls you into a false sense of peace. No, this was the unrelenting, bone-soaking kind that turned the ground to sludge and drowned any hope of a good day.I woke up to the sound of it hammering against the roof, a relentless drumming that refused to be ignored. Groaning, I rolled over and pulled the blankets tighter around me. Jake’s side of the bed was already cold, his absence a reminder of his early morning patrols.“Rain,” I muttered to myself. “Of course it’s raining.”The baby kicked lightly, as if agreeing with my discontent. I sighed, rubbing my belly. “You don’t like it either, huh?”There was no point in staying in bed, no matter how much I wanted to. The pack house didn’t run itself, and Jake certainly couldn’t handle everything alone.By the time I made it to the kitchen, I was already regretting getting up. Sophie was there, perched on the counter with a mug of coffee, her hair in a chaotic bun and her
The HIDDENS chapter 101
The winds felt heavier today, thick with unspoken tension as if the earth itself knew something was amiss. Even the birds seemed quieter, their usual melodies replaced by uneasy chirps. I couldn’t shake the sense that this was the beginning of something dark. Esther’s cryptic words about chaos and fate clawed at the back of my mind, resurfacing with every step I took. I rested a hand on my still-flat stomach, a gesture of reassurance as much for me as it was for the baby. “It’s okay,” I murmured, though I wasn’t sure if I was convincing myself or the little life growing inside me. The day started normally enough. Jake had left early to oversee patrols after reports of rogue sightings near the border. I stayed behind, trying to keep myself busy in the garden. The vibrant blooms offered a semblance of peace, their colors a stark contrast to the unease brewing in my chest. But even this small sanctuary felt off. As I reached to pluck a weed, my fingers froze. The leaves of the rose
The HIDDENS chapter 100
**Chapter: Cravings and Suspicions** *(Priscilla’s Perspective)* The day began with an overwhelming craving for waffles. Not just any waffles—crispy, golden waffles piled high with whipped cream, strawberries, chocolate syrup, and... bacon. Yes, bacon. Jake, the ever-supportive mate, was already in the kitchen when I stumbled in, still rubbing the sleep from my eyes. He looked up from the stove and grinned. “Good morning, sleepyhead. Waffles, right?” I froze, staring at him. “How did you know?” “Because it’s been waffles every morning this week,” he said, raising an eyebrow. “I’m starting to think you’ve developed a full-blown obsession.” “It’s not an obsession,” I muttered, sliding into a chair. “It’s... a craving.” Jake chuckled, setting a plate in front of me. “Whatever you say, love. Do you want syrup on the bacon again?” “Yes,” I said, completely serious. Jake didn’t even blink as he handed me the syrup bottle, but I could tell he was biting back a laugh. I dr
The HIDDENS chapter 99
The morning started with a craving so bizarre it left me staring at the contents of my fridge in utter confusion. Pickles, peanut butter, and... raw steak? I blinked at the combination in my hands, shaking my head as if that would fix my brain. "What is wrong with me?" I muttered, setting the steak back and eyeing the peanut butter jar suspiciously. My stomach growled defiantly, and before I could stop myself, I was dipping a pickle into the peanut butter and taking a big bite. It wasn’t bad. Okay, it was disgusting, but my body apparently didn’t care because I went back for a second bite. Jake walked in just as I was mid-bite, the jar of peanut butter balanced precariously on the edge of the counter. He froze in the doorway, his eyes darting between the pickle in my hand and the jar. “Is that... what I think it is?” he asked, his tone a mix of horror and amusement. I swallowed quickly, my cheeks heating. “Don’t judge me.” Jake raised an eyebrow, crossing his arms. “I’m
