Dorian's Point of View
It was the third pack I searched, looking for her. As I packed up my things to leave the pack and head to the nearest pack, the alpha's daughter came in.
I had stayed in the crest filled pack for a week and it seemed that the alpha's only daughter had taken a particular liking to me. I did not encourage this of course.
She did not stop even though I told her the main purpose of my being there was to look for my mate who was is missing.
She had not relented, always throwing sultry looks and randomly touching me. It was all uncomfortable for me, but I felt there was no harm done as long as I did not reciprocate. After all, the crest filled pack was a very powerful pack, and making an enemy of the pack would be a disastrous thing to do.
That was until she came into my room in only a robe.
As I heard the door open, I immediately turned around. No one had ever walked into the room, especially without knocking. The alpha had graciously given me enough of my space and time to keep to myself and conduct the search effectively.
When I saw her, my breath slowed down. At least she was not a threat.
She waved shyly, her hair bouncing as she did. She walked up to me, taking her time, foot before foot until she reached where I stood.
" You are leaving so soon? That's a bit sad honestly" she purred, lying on the bed. I tried to ignore her in the most polite way possible, avoiding eye contact and stuffing my bags even faster.
" What's the hurry? Come on, come lie down here and tell me all about it" she said, patting the space next to her on the bed.
My wolf growled in my head. How could she be so shameless? Did she not care about finding her own mate? I shoved my anger and unanswered questions down, focusing instead on getting out of there as fast as I could.
When she noticed I had no plan on coming close to her, she got up, hugging me from behind.
I froze. I did not like this one bit. Amelia is probably cold and scared out of her mind, but here I am, in the company of another woman. The guilt was eating away at my soul and I began to feel like the air was suffocating me the longer I stayed in her grasp.
I pulled her hands off me forcefully.
" Please, restrain yourself. I told you I have a mate. The least you can do is respect her and let me go on my search peacefully. Why are you doing this?" I asked, trying to talk reason into her.
Her expression did not change, like every word I was saying went into one ear and exited the other.
" Well, you can always have a bit of fun. She is not here Dorian..I really like you and I know you don't want anything permanent, and that's cool by me. I just want to have a taste of you" she said, her hands were on my chest now, making gentle circular motions.
My wolf was pissed at me, urging me to grab her by the hair and tear her limb for limb. Anyone who would hinder his search was considered the enemy. But I still had more reason than him. It was better to just talk to her and make her understand.
" I don't want to. Please respect my decision, you are a very beautiful girl and I'm sure your mate is out there somewhere " I said to her, pulling away her hands like it was made of fire that burned my skin.
As I did this, I saw her express finally change to a scowl.
" I don't know why you keep going on about this mate of yours. All week and you can't even see how head over heels I am over you, your mate is probably dead anyways, and the sooner you accept that, the better" she said, her words ringing around the room and haunting me.
I could not hold my wolf back any longer after she said that. He came to the surface, grabbing her neck and slamming her body into the wall.
I tried to rein him in back but a small part of me wanted him to harm her, or at least scare her out of her wits in such a manner that she would never even look at me should I ever come back to this pack for whatsoever reasons.
And my wolf did just that. She looked surprised, but most of all scared. His claws were out now, digging into the sides of her neck as he pressed down.
" Don't you ever say that. My mate is alive and well and I would get her back. And I won't have any one like you stand in the way of me getting her back." He growled in her face, his eyes deadly.
She whimpered, eyes closed in fear as she waited for the inevitable death that was to come.
" I would have killed you, but my human seems to care about what the alpha of this pack sees him as. Now I will release you, and the goddess help you if any soul hears about what happened in this room. You went for a run and got scratched by some trees. What did I say?" He asked. I was enjoying this, this violent side of him.
She whimpered again, trying to form sentences as tears dropped from her eyes.
" I went for a run in the woods and got scratched by some trees" she repeated, voice filled with fear. I'm
Finally, I took control of my body back. I had a smug smile on my face, seeing her face was so worth it all. It felt nice to teach her a lesson.
She ran out, crying and brawling her eyes out.
I picked up my bags and made to leave the room.
I had no particular pack in mind, but I knew that I would start with the nearest pack around the crest-filled pack.
As I exited the room, heading towards where my car was packed, I could see the alpha examining his daughter's neck as he questioned her.
She made eye contact with me and froze. I could hear what she said next.
" It's nothing serious, I promise. just went for a run in the woods and got scratched by some trees" she replied.
I nodded in agreement. That was what I expected and i moved to continue my search.
Dorian's Point of ViewFlashback from days back before I began the search for AmeliaI was just healing from being poisoned in the bush where I went in search of Amelia who went missing. She had allegedly missed her way after being sent on an errand by his beta. I found her only after i fell on a tree branch that was laced with poison by who God knows.I didn't know why I was feeling restless this particular day, maybe it was because of boredom, but I felt really restless and i was just staring at my ceiling all dayI needed to stand up from this bed and do something.Preferably talk to Amelia.I was slowly getting obsessed with her, I was very much aware of the fact that I was supposed to distance myself from her. That she was right and that the relationship we shared had a very dark past, but I was like a moth being drawn to a flame.The circumstances surrounding our past was not so bright and I intend to take it slow and gain her complete trust. She was going to be my second chance
Martha Point of ViewThe passage of thirty agonizing minutes felt like an eternity as I prepared for the pivotal moment of my scheme. It was the icing of the cake indeed.Clutching a jar filled with gasoline, I moved with stealth and purpose towards the gym, where Amelia unsuspectingly occupied herself. My plan had formed the day I overheard the Healer advising her to exercise regularly, I just had to refine it a bit, make it more elaborate. The weight of the jar felt heavy in my hands, symbolizing the impending chaos I was about to unleash. I couldn't wait to see hell unleashed in the mansion.As I approached the gym, a mix of nerves and determination coursed through me. Many would call me the bad, but even the bad has his fun filled moment.I wouldn't back down now, there was no one around, now was the right time to do what I had to do. With meticulous precision, I began pouring the gasoline around the perimeter, ensuring every inch was coated in the flammable liquid. The pungent s
Martha Point of ViewThe passage of thirty agonizing minutes felt like an eternity as I prepared for the pivotal moment of my scheme. It was the icing of the cake indeed.Clutching a jar filled with gasoline, I moved with stealth and purpose towards the gym, where Amelia unsuspectingly occupied herself. My plan had formed the day I overheard the Healer advising her to exercise regularly, I just had to refine it a bit, make it more elaborate. The weight of the jar felt heavy in my hands, symbolizing the impending chaos I was about to unleash. I couldn't wait to see hell unleashed in the mansion.As I approached the gym, a mix of nerves and determination coursed through me. Many would call me the bad, but even the bad has his fun filled moment.I wouldn't back down now, there was no one around, now was the right time to do what I had to do. With meticulous precision, I began pouring the gasoline around the perimeter, ensuring every inch was coated in the flammable liquid. The pungent s
Amelia's Point of viewWhen I was still in the pack, the beta had to be part of the top five people I disliked.He was a sneaky, perverted man who took delightful pleasure in watching me beg him to leave me alone.The assaults happened all of a sudden. I clearly remember the first time.he touched me. I was around sixteen, I was bruised and battered up from the series of beatings that the pack members had inflicted on me.As I laid there, trying to regain enough strength to get up, he had walked up to me, a smirk on his face." You little murderer, what are you crying about? You should be glad we are merciful enough to let you live" he snarled at me.I just laid there, too tired to defend myself and explain to them that I was still mourning the loss of both my parents." You can't talk huh? I will teach you to respond when I talk to you" he said, walking towards me menacingly.No one was around me then, the whole pack house was silent. Everyone had gone to the festival happening outsid
Amelia's Point of ViewI just knew I was in trouble as I got back into the room. The sleeping beauty was awake, staring at the ground in anger as she sat on the bed.All the maids were lined up, heads bowed as they looked at me in fright, their eyes telling me to hurry up and join them.I swallowed. What was the matter now?None of them dared to explain anything to me, their heads still bowed as they waited whatever punishment she had in mind for their sins." I wake up, expecting to see my maids all lined up and ready for the day. You have one job but you can't even do it right. I'm not asking for the moon, I'm just asking for you to be here when I wake up. And yet, little miss here decided that gallivanting around the mansion owned by MY mate was the best thing to do. Honestly the disrespect is appaling. You don't even respect me enough to obey me?" She asked.It was then I figure out I was the cause of all this.I looked up. That was my second mistake." Luna, I just went to give t
Erica's Point of View I sat on the plush sofa, gently sipping the bloody Mary that I ordered. The best place to meet for every shady business was at a club house packed full with sweaty teens and guys that just wanted a good time.I love this particular club a little too much. Perhaps it was because they made one hell of a sumptuous Mary or probably because there was always a sweaty teenager to take out my anger on. It was the plus side of every club in the human world. It amazed me sometimes, just how gullible these people were. They were so powerless, no molecule of strength in them, yet they lived life so frivolously like they have nine lives.It was none of my business anyways. They were a bunch of no gooders and I was just a very pissed off werewolf.If there was anything I upheld, it was punctuality. I hated the concept of arriving just in time for a meeting of five minutes after a meeting already began.But obviously, Derek did not share the same ideas and thoughts with me b
Derek's Point of ViewAs she stood up to leave, I finally felt free from the burden of having to deal with her. She was too much, always prancing about the place like she was Lord over me.If only she knew that the only reason she was still alive was because I just have not figured out yet who she was and why she disliked Dorian so much.I did not care much though, any one who dislikes Dorian enough to destroy him and his stupid ego was my friend. But somehow, her motives being unknown to me made me feel on edge for some reasons.Not many girls dislikws Dorian. To them, he was the perfect man. I had my guys look into her but everything drew up flat. It was like she never had a record.Evelyn wolverine seemed not to exist. But I knew there was just something about her I could not place. I had been in the company of Dorian ever since he was a child and I knew and kept account of every single woman he knew. But not her...The thought alone upset me, making me feel like punching a hole in
Amelia's Point of ViewI was not sure how long I was out, but I do know I had slept for a long while.The pain made me delusional, I kept drifting in and out of sleep as I tried to hold my consciousness enough to hear and understand what was going on around me.I remember Natasha being by my side for a while, before she left, then the room was just...cold. No one stayed with me.When I woke up, my head was banging in ways that I could not fathom. I was lying down on the strawberry covered linens with the duvet tossed around.At first, it all felt blurry and distant, like I was looking in to someone else's life and not mine. I remembered the whipping. I remembered the pain and struggle to stay awake.But that was all, after the whipping every memory seemed to have been wiped out even though I drifted in and out of consciousness over time.I nearly felt bad for my wolf, all my life she had just been a mechanism to help my body heal faster. She deserves better than all this. I made a men
Dorian's POVI took a deep breath and followed Kali into the trees. A few minutes of walking in silence were only broken by the sound of leaves crunching underfoot.As we walked, I couldn't help but notice that the forest seemed to grow denser, the trees taller and the underbrush thicker. I could feel a strange energy emanating from the forest, an energy that seemed to be watching me.Then Kali came to a stop in front of a huge stone door. It was covered in ancient carvings of wolves and moons, and it looked like it hadn't been opened in centuries.Kali turned to me, a mischievous glint in her eye. "This is the entrance to the underworld," she said. "And this is where you'll find what I'm looking for."I looked at her skeptically, was this a trap? The underworld? Stories of the underworld, of the ancient gods and goddesses that reigned over the land of the dead, had reached me."What is it that you're looking for?" I asked, my voice gruffy but barely above a whisper.Kali smiled, a gl
As I stared into her eyes, I felt some form of familiarity. Not because I had met her once but because I had seen her many times. The- the woman in my dreams!"You're the woman in the garden.. you-""The truth is within you," she said suddenly cutting me off. "But first, you must face the lies you have been fed. The Alpha's plans, the Luna's constant criticism-they are but pieces of a puzzle. To see the whole picture, you must step outside the frame."I knew she was right, even as her words spun my head. I couldn't continue to react to the moves others made; I had to make my own.As I left the chamber, a sense of resolve fell into place. Tomorrow, I would begin to amass information-real information. I needed to know who was playing what game and how I might be able to tilt the odds in my favor.But as I reached my quarters, a chilling thought struck me: the only way to find out the truth could very well be to become the thing I feared the most.A spy.The moment I closed my door, ther
My window tinted a pale shade with morning dawn creeping in. Sleep evaded me, my brain tangling over the ambiguity in both the seer and Mateo's words and surprising movements. Something about what took place last night realigned the balance, and answers I had to obtain.By the time I was dressed and outside, the pack house stirred. The air felt charged, like the universe knew pieces on the board had moved. I kept my head down, avoiding the lingering eyes, and made my way toward the training grounds. If anyone knew more about Mateo, it would be Jaxon, a senior warrior and someone who had a knack for observing everything.Jaxon was sparring with one of the younger pack members when I arrived. His strong strikes and fluid motion made it obvious why he was in his position. When he finished, he spotted me and strode toward me, wiping sweat from his brow."Surprised to see you here, Aurora," he said gruffly. "What brings you to my domain?""I need information," I responded bluntly. "About M
The smile fell from the Alpha's face, replaced by a gaze of steel. "Then you will find yourself in a very unfortunate position. I don't like loose ends, Aurora."I swallowed hard. There was no way out of this, not right now. If I refused him outright, I wouldn't make it out of this room alive. But if I agreed, I would be walking a tightrope with no safety net. But what happened to the Cida that looked like he recognized me? I was so lost right now."I will need time to think over it," I finally said confidently, though fear was gnawing at my insides.The Alpha nodded with a tinge of satisfaction in his eyes. "Fair enough. But don't take too long. Time is a luxury you can't afford."He waved his hand, dismissing me, and I wasted no time leaving his chambers. Out of sight, I leaned against the wall and took some deep breaths, willing my heart rate to settle. My mind struggled for any way out of the mess that had just got worse.I couldn't trust Cida outright, nor refuse him outright eit
I couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction as I watched Lucinda being dragged away. She had been a thorn in my side since the moment I met her today. But little did I know, my troubles were far from over.I walked back to my quarters, feeling like someone was watching me. I quickened my pace, my heart racing in anticipation. Then I heard footsteps behind me. I spun around, ready to defend myself, but it was just one of the pack's guards."Aurora, the Alpha requests your presence," he said, his voice firm but polite.I nodded, and curiosity overtook me: what could the Alpha want with me now? I followed the guard to the Alpha's chambers, my mind going through many possibilities.When we arrived, the Alpha was behind his desk, a stern look upon his face. "Aurora, I have been made aware of the incident with Lucinda and the Luna," he said in firm tones but then his expression softened. "I must say, I am impressed. You have proven yourself to be quick and clever."I bowed my head in a
I thought long and hard. I didn't come in contact with chestnuts today. Then I remembered something, that sneaky fogwart. I cursed inwardly, I should've given her a dirty slap but I was still confused, why chestnuts? I tied them all in a nylon, making sure to empty my pockets completely. I even put two small tangerines I saw on the table in my pockets to eradite the smell of chestnuts.I was going to show her what it meant crossing the path of someone who had faced death twice. As I got to the dining hall, I spotted her and rushed over pretending not to see her "Sorry, I was just in a hurry to find out what was happening."She sneered and rushed to Gina's side.Apparently, Gina couldn't breath. She looked bloated like a pufferfish but her face was covered with large red spots. The make up on her face made it less scary but I could still see them. Everyone was in a frenzy but soon the doctor had arrived, administering an injection that instinctively calmed her.It didn't take ten minut
I sighed. This guy just won't let me go. "What exactly do you want?" I asked tired of playing games."I want the truth."he replied curtly."I'm just a maid trying to get a roof over her head but you keep making it difficult for me." I replied with the same old answer I had prepared for situations like this."You don't fool me. Now speak"I thought carefully, if I speak the complete truth, would he rat me out? Then it occured to me at that very moment, that I'd sound crazy if I did. So I asked unfazed"What exactly do you want to know?""What's the relationship between you and the Beta?" His gaze was fierce and the glow of his eyes showed he wasn't backing down so easily."Nothing, he tried to touch me inappropriately and I warned him not to do so." At least, if I told him this, he would think I was the victim and spare me the skepticism. But oh, how wrong I was. My response only led him to question who I really was."You warned him? Which useless maid would try to warn the Beta of her
The poor girl swallowed hard before continuing. "His friend mentioned that Arachne was a witch. I thought you should know, sir."I lifted one eyebrow, my interest piqued. "You're telling me this because?"The little maid ducked her head; her tone turned sheepish. "I just want to make sure our Alpha's in good hands, sir."I growled low in my throat as warning. I wasn't sure if the little maid was a spy for Derek or if she was really worried for the pack."Why did you decide to tell me?" I asked, my eyes boring into hers.The maid finally looked up, her eyes locking onto mine. And then, she did something that left me dumbfounded.She burst into tears; her small body shook with every labored breath. I watched her, taken aback by her sudden outburst. I hadn't expected her to break down like that."S-since -since he became Alpha." she stuttered out, her voice shaking in fear. "The pack -it's been falling apart. No one likes him -they're all afraid of him."I leaned forward, my expression s
Just when I thought all was lost, I heard a loud roar echoing through the forest. The werewolves hesitated, their ears perked up in surprise.And then, a massive grizzly bear emerged from the trees, its eyes fixed on the werewolves.The werewolves all yelped at once as the bear charged them. I used the distraction to make a run for it, darting for the trees as the bear swiped at the werewolves.I could hear the snarling and growling behind me, but I dared not look back. I kept running, my heart pounding within me, until I was sure I left werewolves and bear in the dust.Finally, I slowed down to catch my breath and looked around to get my bearing. Tall trees seemed to stretch up to the sky, and I knew I was deep in the forest.I took a deep breath, trying to breathe calmly. I was going to have to keep a clear head if I was going to survive this.I listened as, suddenly, the bushes rustled. I turned to see the bear emerge from the trees, its eyes fixed on me.But then he did not attack