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Libby POVI could already feel the shakes starting, my body craving for the next pill….her strength starting to come back.I didn’t want to contact Natascha, I didn’t trust her but she was the only connection I had that could help me. Father still hadn’t come back to me, his reluctance to make amends with me was starting to irritate me more than his over-bearing behaviour.I was sitting in the garden, watching the children play again, a silent Pierce sitting near me, watching me. He had a cocky smirk on his lips each time I looked at him, oh he could feel her growing in strength.“Not long now Libby…”“Not long before what?” I chide at him, his purr like voice making my spine tingle…I hated the way she was already trying to call out to him. I needed pills, immediately.“Not long before you beg for me to claim you…“Yeah, well, maybe I’ve kept her away for so long she is deranged…maybe you’ll be begging me to reject you.” My words are like a thousand daggers flying from my mouth. “Don’
Libby POV“Again.” Reuben roars encouragingly as if I were one of his warriors. “I need a break!” Every part of my body ached, I could already feel bruises forming under my clothing.“You’ve had 18 years of break, you need to train.”“I just need a break…” I seethe through gritted teeth, I wasn’t saying I wouldn’t continue, only that I needed a break. “No, no break until I say so. Again!”Reuben was being a dick and this wasn’t our first day of training together. It’s not like I’m not trying, I was pushing my body to the maximum…as well as a certain someone gaining more and more power over me.It had been 3 days since Ben, Beth and Anwir left, 3 days of intense training. I ran 5 kilometres each morning before commencing hand-to-hand combat with Reuben. All this whilst under the watchful eye of Pierce. He ran with me each morning which as my favourite part, just the two of us. Then my mood would sour when Reuben arrived into the garden with training equipment.I wasn’t born to fig
Pierce POVWhen will he fucking learn not to push her, expecting too much of her. I wrap a blanket around her shoulders and pull her close to me, keeping her close under my wing. She was shaking, she was petrified…her wolf had slipped through the barrier that she was fighting constantly to maintain.I slowly walk her up the stairs and it takes all my effort to let her use her own feet, I wanted to scoop her up in my arms and walk for her. I walk her to the ensuite and turn on her shower. I ensure the temperature is hot but not too hot, her body was shivering…I didn’t want her skin to burn against her cold skin. I go to leave the bathroom and wait outside when she pleads with me to stay.“No, don’t go.” Her cat-like eyes take on a doe-eyed look as she stares up at me pleadingly. She wanted me to stay, she didn’t want to be alone. I walk her to the shower trying to hide the rage growing within me, her body is warming up yet she continues to shake. She was trembling from fear. When wi
Libby POVMy eyes slowly open and as soon as they do, I wish they hadn’t. The dull ache that hits my body quickly reminds me of my training with Reuben.I slowly sit up, my hand stroking at my temples trying to undo the tension headache that has formed. She was gaining more and more power over me. Inch my inch she was worming her way through that psychological barrier. She had pushed through during training with Reuben, her strength even shocking him.I can’t let that happen again.I reach down to grab my backpack from under the bed, to pull out my phone and turn it on. As I wait for a notification to come through, I’m disappointed to yet again not hear from Father. He was starting to really piss me off, the man could hold a grudge that was for certain.I open a new text message, typing Natascha’s number in from memory, I knew her number off by heart.“It’s Libby, I need more.” I press send knowing that as soon as I do she would need to meet up with me for a drop off.“Already?” Her
Libby POVIt’s bedtime already, and I’m struggling to sleep. I had slept for too long during the day, my body might be slightly tired but my mind is fully awake. I had helped to bathe the children, Angel was adorable splashing and giggling in the shallow bath while I washed his cute blonde hair. He had that baby smell, which had heightened again from using the baby shampoo. He was a little dream and as soon as Evelyn had given him some milk, he fell asleep in my arms. She was making my feet tap as they hung outside of the bed, she was telling me to check up on him. He had been distant since he returned with Reuben. I’m not sure what transpired between them but something had shifted…Reuben seemed more humbled this afternoon. I would have to wait until morning training to see if he kept his word, that he would let Pierce train me. Pierce had a more encouraging approach to my training, and I like any other person, preferred that approach. I remain like this until a little voice in
Libby POVI wake up to find myself entangled in Pierce’s arms, his warm breath hitting my ear as he spoons me from behind. His arms tightly grip around my torso and I would be mortified in waking like this, if I hadn’t had the best night’s sleep in a long time. I wasn’t cold laying next to him. He had a similar body heat as Ben, not that I ever found myself entangled in Ben’s arms. But he did offer me friendly cuddles when my caravan was making me cold. I have to admit, being in Pierce’s arms made me feel…safe and secure. My body clock was used to the early morning starts, I don’t think that will ever change now. Even though we talked into the early hours…my body still woke up at the crack of dawn. I turn in his arms to look at his gorgeous dark features. His long eyelashes would envy most, I hadn’t realised just how long they were. I run my fingers across his facial stubble which was abrasive against my finger tips as I stroke his jaw line. He lets out a moan in his sleep from m
Libby POVI don’t wake Pierce up, I wanted to be alone for my run this morning. I wanted time to think. What was Evelyn keeping from Reuben, keeping from me.It felt good just to run, letting my mind think about things. Think about what I want.Last night was the first time I had let anybody get close to me for a long time. I’m not just talking about physically…Anwir was a touchy feely person but I never let him close to me like I did with Pierce last night. It felt natural to talk to him, he doesn’t seem to judge me like others. That, a part of him understands what I’ve been through, that I just need time.I’ve been running for some time now, I would say a good hour. I was still slow, I was human after all. I didn’t run like my werewolf counterparts. I continue to run until I come to a treeline, somewhere I hadn’t been to before. I stop abruptly looking around trying to figure out where I was. I clearly hadn’t been paying attention whilst letting my mind work through the chaos.
Libby POVEvelyn and I were walking through the large shopping centre, with some of her royal warriors discreetly following us. It felt weird to be in a public location and not worry about the cameras that were everywhere. It left an unnerving tingle on the back of my neck not trying to hide, not trying to outwit the technology for once. It felt so open…vulnerable even though I was far from it with the additional muscle. I didn’t like it, I felt too exposed. I had messaged Natascha to arrange a drop off. She told me to enter a particular pharmacy but only when I have bags of shopping to hide the tablets in. I was all set, I was just trying to break away from Evelyn without raising suspicion.I had located the pharmacy before lunch, biding my time until I could be alone. Evelyn had treated me to everything which was very kind of her, but I had my own money. I had Mum’s money…and I felt ready to have that discussion with Father. To have full responsibly for Mum’s estate and busine
Libby POV “Wine?” I offer out to Evelyn as we both tiptoe down the stairs, trying not to wake the children up who were too excited to sleep. It took some time, some very well manipulative head stroking on my part…but they were asleep. “I best not, I’ll be up there only in an hour to resettle Angel.” Evelyn sighs out. “I can do that, you should relax.” I’m determined to take no for an answer as we walk into the kitchen and I pull a cold bottle of sauvignon blanc out of the fridge. She watches me in silence, as I fetch two wine glasses and continue to pour the wine out. As I hand her a glass, a small smirk enters onto the corner of her lips.“What?” I ask out, thinking perhaps I did something wrong with the way I poured out the wine.“You seem different…”“Different?”“Good different…you seem like a luna.”“I wouldn’t go that far, but I am starting to feel settled here. Starting to feel at home.” I don’t think I’ve said that out loud yet, and as I do, it’s how I feel. “I’m pleased
Pierce POV “How is she…really?” Reuben asks as he sits down in my office. I have just poured us both a glass of whiskey, as Libby helps Evelyn send the children off to bed. “She’s doing…great.” Even as I say it, I don’t know if I quite believe it. It can’t be that easy can it. Anwir visiting her in her sleep and she miraculously wakes up the next morning a more positive version of herself. “I don’t think you even bought that lie.” Reuben grunts out as he slowly sips on his glass. “No, I didn’t. Anwir arrived one night. He did something, something that seems to be working. I don’t know what it was or what he did, but since then she’s been more open towards her wolf.” I shrug out trying not to let it annoy me that what he did has helped her, when I couldn’t. “Then what’s the problem?” “I guess I’m just waiting for the penny to drop, for her to go back to how she was. This just seems too good to be true.” “Did you ask Anwir to come here?” Reuben asks, his forehead fu
Libby POV I’m bouncing on the balls of my feet, nerves mixing with excitement as I watch the array of vehicles driving towards us just up ahead. They glide towards the alpha house like a slithering black snack…all the same, all in perfect collaboration with one another. Pierce refused to tell me who was coming, but there’s only one person I know that would travel like this, only one family. The alpha king and the royal family. My eyes can’t look anywhere else, the black cars consuming my full attention. As soon as the cars pull up, a door opens even before the driver has had the chance to open it, and a little foot pops out. Warmth enters into my chest and spreads across my entire body. “Auntie Libby!” Rex comes running up to me and I can’t help it…my feet are already running to close the gap between us as I fling him up in the air, and spin him in my arms. As soon as I place him down, his sister Elspeth does exactly the same, and so do it. I can’t believe they are here, th
Pierce POV “Pierce, Pierce!” Libby’s screams wake me, her cries sending a bolt of fear right through me. Were we under attack…why else would she be screaming. As soon as my eyes are open she’s flung herself on to the bed, and on top of me. Not only sending me into a blind panic but also kneeing my manhood. “I heard her.” She squeals out with excitement. The relief I feel with her tone of voice that we in fact aren’t under attack, doesn’t last long and turns into pain when I realise where exactly she landed. “You heard who?” I role onto my side trying to swallow down the nausea from the pain in my nuts. They were already swollen…now they will be even more so. “My wolf, in the kitchen…well not in the kitchen. In my head whilst I was in the kitchen.” I can’t see, the pain has blinded me. Oh goddess, will they ever feel normal again. “What were you doing in the kitchen?” I cough out. “Making breakfast in bed, for you.” Her words cause my coughing to stop and I take her in for th
Libby POV *Four weeks later. I’ve been training non-stop…non-stop. I have muscles, muscles that make me strong. Pierce had turned me into a weapon, and I love it. I’ve never felt so powerful in all my life, so in control. I was now taking part in pack training but only when Pierce was present. It wasn’t lost on me that Annabel was no where to be seen, even though Archie was now out of hospital and taking part in training as well. It was three weeks ago that he was already there at training on morning, standing with the warriors waiting for orders. His presence woke me from the little bubble I had been living in, where I could just pretend that he hadn’t been attacked because of me. My heart nearly jumped out of my chest when I saw him standing there. I wasn’t expecting him and did stop dead in my tracks, even try and back-step as guilt ate away at me. Pierce was there, standing behind me and with a gentle press against my back, I was walking directly to Archie. He refus
Libby POV “I feel like training today, maybe even shifting for the first time.” I say out loud as I reach for the glass of orange juice in front of me and take a sip. Unresponsive, my eyes glance up to Pierce who is frozen…his spoon of porridge floating just below his lips. “Are you okay?” I look at him with concern, he had been acting strange all morning. From the moment I woke up in fact. He’s been my shadow, watching me at every opportunity, even following me into the bathroom until I pushed him back out and locked the door. A shower….fine, I have no issues with him watching, but I wasn’t going to shower. “Are you sure you are feeling up to it?” “Yes, I feel great this morning. I must have really needed that good night sleep.” It’s the complete truth, I did feel great this morning. Like a new me, refreshed and eager to start the day. He places his spoon back down, his eyes blinking at speed as he looks at me in bewilderment. Am I missing something, he’s been in a strange mood
Pierce POVHe’s like something from an old thriller movie, sulking in the shadows preparing to attack his prey. If I didn’t know him I would instantly say he was a threat to my life...even now I’m not sure I can trust him. My wolf keen to not turn my back on him any time soon.His dark features are almost…unworldly. Like someone created in a different era, a different lifetime. Even as he tears off another piece of bread and dips it into milk…the way he holds himself is far too arrogant, far too confident…even for a werewolf. And that is saying something.“I don’t remember giving you permission to enter my home.” My wolf is forward with me, a bitter taste entering my mouth from his unnannoucned, unauthorized entry.“Or your pack for that matter, but here I am all the same.” He lazily responds as if he was doing me some kind of favour by being here. That it was out of his way to intrude in our house, intrude in our lives. Why was he here, did Reuben send him for some reason.“If Reu
Pierce POV Three days have passed since I forced Libby to go cold turkey. She hasn’t left the house yet, and neither have I. Beta Dane visits us regularly, giving me daily reports on the pack. I had discharged Annabel from the pack’s cells, but crimes against my luna would not be forgotten or forgiven. She was on thin ice, one wrong move and I will end her. My wolf’s hearing was glued to Libby’s heart rate at all times, any change and I knew I needed to take her mind off the cravings. Give her food, give her fluids, take her mind off what she is craving, what her body is actually needing. As Dane reads out the night time report, her finger excessively taps on the arm chair, her breathing quickening…both Dane and me notice it, both our eyes watch her carefully. She stands up, wrapping the long cardigan tightly around her as she moves towards the kitchen. I go to follow her until she reprimands me from out of sight, saying she was making herself some bread and milk. I need to le
Pierce POV It’s a phone call I didn’t want to make. But I knew I had to, as both the alpha of the Grey Howl pack and also as Libby’s mate. Reuben has been searching for Natascha for months, unbeknown to him she has been using his own sister as a method to get to him. I wait until Libby is asleep, her recovery still a long path but one I will walk alongside her throughout. She would never have been ready, so I made that decision for her…helped to carry her heavy load. Rightly or wrongly, I took control. Sitting down at my desk, the moon shines brightly in the sky behind me…the pack grounds blanketed in a peaceful darkness as my pack members sleep. I reach for the phone, knowing as soon as I dial his number, all hell will break out. He won’t let this go unchallenged, he won’t stop searching for her. Natascha’s men may have attacked my borders last night, but if I make this call…I am unleashing a hell upon her, a hell she will not survive. A hell she deserves for daring to manip