The night was unfriendly. It was the type of unfeelingness that reached into his bones, as if his heart was a door left wide open to the icy wind, slamming only to open again. The only thing to do was keep moving, keep wandering around until he finds her. The sky was rolling blanket of cloud the color wet ash, and the ground its dank reflection. The only thing letting him see his path was his phone’s flashlight and the full moon. He heard the howl of a wolf followed by a feeble sound of the dead leaves and branches on the ground, behind the tall trees. Blake promptly turns around in trepidation as his stomach dropped. His heart hammered against his chest as if trying to get away from its place. Blake expeditiously looked around, trying to see what was lurking behind the tall trees. He knew he wasn’t alone; he just hoped it wasn’t that one thing he was mostly terrified of—a werewolf. His body went cold as a chill ran down his spine at the sight of what was on the hills. On the cre
“Mother, he freaking attacked me! And you still want him to be my mate? He’s a Goddamn psychopath…”“No, Aurora, don’t say that. Your father wants the absolute best for you…”“No, he does not! He hates me! To think I’d actually agree to mate with a lunatic like, Kendrix.”“Aurora,” Azzura called out sternly. “I’d rather become one of the Alpha’s omegas and suffer than end up with a psychopath like Kendrix…”“He is not a psychopath, Aurora! He is your chosen mate,” Azzura thundered unwittingly, her eyes shut. When Aurora didn’t retort, she opened her eyes, realizing the damage she has caused between her and her daughter. She exhales tiredly, rubbing her temple. She was drained out by Aurora constantly complaining about Kendrix when she was sure he didn’t have a problem and her daughter was being stubborn and overreacting the whole situation. She wanted the best for Aurora and she knew Kendrix was the best for her daughter. “I honestly don’t know why you’re making this such a big dea
“Skye, right?”“Yes, my lady.” He bowed his head before the Luna—his body shivering with anxiety. This was the first time he was being summoned by the Luna, Aurora’s mother.Though he has met her several times before and she was fairly nice, not only because he was her daughter’s best friend. The Luna wasn’t as cruel as the former one they had. Azzura treats everyone equally and fairly. She doesn’t treat him or the other omegas like the servants they should be to her. Though she has some of the omegas doing her chores, she still didn’t treat them badly. “You know I’ve always liked your name… so much that if I had a boy, I would’ve named him that,” she said, a smile never left her plump lips. It made him feel at ease when she smiled at him. He smiled back and nodded, “Thank you, my lady.” He bowed again. “Hmm. So, Skye… I see you’re one of Aurora’s best friends,” she mentioned, emphasizing on the two last words she stated. He snapped his head up and looked at her for a moment before
The hospital was nothing like the one he was used to back home, where the receptionist was more plastic than the purified water dispenser. Here, there was no openness, no space, nothing shines or has the smell of disinfectant. Instead, the way in is down a long hallway so narrow that if a wheelchair or trolley were to come to other way, he’d have to dip into a side room to let it go by. The walls were once painted, he could tell that from the cream flakes that remained, though mostly they show the grey undercoat or perhaps the concrete beneath that. The floor was uneven from so much traffic with both feet and wheels, and it’s darker than a mausoleum. The air was stagnant like it had just went into pit. There was no hand sanitizers on the walls, how they prevent the spread of germs here, he wonders—possibly they don’t. From ahead come muffled voices, some angry, some placating. He bite down on his lip, it wasn’t going to be fun here. In one hand, he had a bag of burger and fries,
He caused this upon himself. He bought this contempt, therefore he has to chew it and eat it up. If he had not showed up in front of her home, he had minded his business and pretend as though he didn’t see her walking out from the woods, she wouldn’t have had the audacity to slap him for shoving his nose in her business. He nodded his head and swallowed the painful lump blocking the air passing through his throat. He looks at her with an unsatisfactory countenance. She shifts back, her heart pouncing against her chest. She looked so frightened as though she was facing her death. She would actually face it if she was just a normal Omega that had just laid hands on him. He turned on his shoes and walked away from the scene. He couldn’t utter anything to her after what she had just done. He wasn’t angry, he was disappointed. He didn’t know why but he felt disappointed. Maybe because she reminded him of her. Maybe he sees her whenever he saw Aurora. It made him feel like she was the
“What’s really happening Blake? You have completely changed. This isn’t the boy I knew back in Virginia. Are you depressed?”Blake sent a quizzical look his parent’s way. He dropped his fork and got to his feet, picking up his backpack. “You better sit back down, Mister. Because we’re not done talking. Your mother is talking to you and you will sit your filthy ass down and listen to her,” Mr. Cooper clamored. Blake halted and slowly turned. He looked at the both of them in disbelief. They’ve been on his neck for the past few weeks, asking ridiculous questions like why does he go to bed early or why does he frequently eat dinner in his room. These are one of the reasons why he couldn’t wait to save enough to move out of the house. He loves them but they annoy him so much that it made him feel the urge to leave the house and never return. “If I spend another five minutes here, I’d be late for work,” he said calmly. He didn’t want to fight anymore. “And for the last time, mom. I am n
“Happy Birthday, sweetheart!”Aurora giggled excitedly as she tried to keep her eyes open. She had just woken up from sleep and the room was too bright for her sleepy eyes. “Thanks, mom.”“These are for you and there’s someone that wants to see you out in the living room,” Azzura said, handing her the bouquet of roses. “These are from your father,” she added when Aurora wouldn’t budge. She grabbed the bouquet as she smiled. “They’re beautiful,” she commented, sniffing the fresh picked flowers. “And who is in the living room, if I may ask.” She had an empty vase in her room. She unwrapped the roses and filled the vase with it. “It’s not Kendrix and hurry up. He doesn’t have all day to waste.” Azzura left the room. Aurora breaths out as she grabbed her robe and headed to the bathroom to freshen up first. Few minutes later, she sauntered out and headed to the living room. From the corridor, she could hear the familiar voice and laughter. “Wait…” she mumbled, just as she approached th
She stared at the ceiling as though it had suddenly developed a new feature. If there’s anything, she couldn’t actually tell the color. There was an aura of grey around her. It was a fog that wouldn’t rise or fade. A single tear rolled down her temple. She spun to her side and faced the window. It has been raining all day and Aurora has been in bed for as long as she could remember. Soon, her face felt terribly wet, as though she was standing in a blowing gale. Her eyes were puffy from crying for the last five days. She was dehydrated, and her entire body was sore. She had tons of good memories that she could never forget even if she tried to. But, how was it that the pain outweighed the treasured memories?She hates how she was feeling. She hates what she was going through and why she was in that position. The pain was unbearable. The tears rushed down nevertheless, non-stop even after she tried to stop it. No one should be able to cry as much as she had done for the past five days
One year later… “Could this day get any better?” She squealed, dropping the phone on the table and jumping on his laps. She wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed his lips. “Hmm.” He inhaled sharply, wrapping an arm around her waist. “I love it when you’re happy. Makes you want to kiss me whenever you are.” She bites down her lip, running her fingers through his hair. “I also love it when I kiss you too.” She brushed her nose against his and kissed him again. She moved back, placing her forehead against him and looking at him. She placed a hand on his cheek and caressed it. “Remember Max’s girlfriend I was telling you about?” He halts for couple of seconds before nodding. “Well, he told me that he just proposed to her and she said yes,” she announced. His eyes gape with astonishment, followed by excitement. “That’s… that a really great news. Azra and Skye together with a baby, max finding love and we’re getting married in a week—this is all so amazing.” Kendrix proposed to h
Paraphrasing She remained in her room alone for the majority of the time. Even when Max knocked or her mother arrived, she never opened the door for them. She wished for some privacy so she wouldn't have to deal with her painful, stalking thoughts. Three days have passed since she got into that pointless argument with her father. It's been five days since she last saw Blake. When she begged him to listen to her, he froze to his feet and sent a distrusting glance her way. Some people might believe he's rude for ignoring her. However, they both told each other lies. It is irrelevant. It doesn't matter that he misled her about that one foolish fact. She kept several secrets from him, but she did it out of concern for his safety. When she stood up, a number of packets of chocolates and candy bars fell from her thighs. Everything came from a gift box Blake once gave her to keep on hand for times when she missed him or felt worried. She took two days to finish the entire box. She had no
ParaphrasedShe raised her head to look at him after glancing at their hands that were tightly clasped together. He kissed her lips while grinning at her. She leaned in for another kiss and added, "I love this about you." He said, wrapping his arms around her waist, "I love it when you do it too. She purses her lips while maintaining a constant smile. She encircled his neck in her arms as she simply gazed at him, planning their future together. Daydreaming about that felt particularly peaceful now that her father had finally given his consent for her to be with him. She was finally going to have a happy ending and her desire will come true. His black hair was curling, and she ran her fingers through it. She could grow accustomed to touching his hair and smothering his face in kisses before bed or whatever else they choose to do each night. How is your ankle doing? He queried. She laughed while rolling her eyes. "Blake, a month has passed. I feel more positive than before," she de
He saw tears streaming from her eyes and wet her face. She’s beautiful. She should hear these words—everyday. Her eyes were like bright sunshine. Makes her face radiant, brilliantly shine. Her face was not carved, certainly not in haste. But slow—with patience and with grace. Sculptured, it shows. The words failed him. It failed him to tell her how much he loves her and how beautiful she was. His heart breaks to see her tears cascading down like that. It hurts him to hear her sob in the palm of her hands like that. She finally suppressed the tears and suck in a huge rush of air. It doesn’t do much to calm her but she slightly felt better. She raised her bloodshot eyes and settled on his. His eyes bore into hers and it’s the most enticing thing she’d ever seen. It’s pathetic how just a single gaze could make her vulnerable. She hates the she feels toward him. Especially in a situation like this. A situation where she just found out that he has a new mate. He has moved on. “Aurora…
"What the fuck, Vincent?" Her vision was too fuzzy but she could hear loud and clear. Blake just walked in. She's saved. "Hitting her wasn't part of the agreement," he said. She's not saved. She's been betrayed. For the second time before the day even ends.She raises her bloodshot eyes up and looked at Blake. He not for once even look remorseful for turning her in to Vincent. His face looks careless and heartless. He doesn't even have a glimpse of sympathy or look apologetic for betraying her trust. Kendrix warned her about him. But that's not the point. The point was, she was about to face her death any moment. "Oh shut the fuck up. You've gotten your share, why the fuck are you still here? Aren't you going to look for a way to fucking leave this town and go to your pathetic girlfriend?"There was a pang in her chest. She wasn't even angry. She was just disappointed. Her eyes were still on him and he also never looked away. His just tensed at the mention of his girlfriend. He wa
She kept running through the woods. She doesn't stop, even when the sharp branches cut through her legs. It wasn't as painful as her shattered heart. It's nothing like her bruised heart. He has completely destroyed her and she doesn't want anything that has to do with him ever again. She should've known this whole time. She should've known that the reason he has been rejecting her was because he had someone. She should've stayed home. She should've ignored him. She should've listened to her friends when they told her not to go after him. Her friends...Auburn...She covered for him. She told her there wasn't anyone. She told her that her brother loved her. She told her that they were fated mates. She told he's hers and they were meant to be. Max...He told her Kendrix was still into her. He told her Kendrix was the man for her. He told her she was going to have a happy ending. Aurora doesn't stop until she was in the incomplete building she used to hide in with Blake when they ne
Paraphrase He leaves, keeping his head high as if he had never entered this killing zone that they call home and had never been terrified to death. While they continued to glare at him, he cast a quick glance about. He felt as though they were devouring him with their hot dagger, as if they could read his mind and gauge his level of fear. He was aware that they could hear his rapid heartbeat and may use that information against him. But because he represents their only hope for saving their pack and finally leading a better life, they dared not touch him and dared not even consider eating him for dinner. He always pondered his decision to assist the Lumena pack whenever he encountered them. He was fighting the werewolves because he desperately desired their approval. He occasionally felt embarrassed whenever he thought of her. When he thought back to her innocent eyes and the fact that she didn't have any thoughts—that she has no desire to harm him—maybe. But he needs to find them,
"We have to come clean. We have to tell her—we have to tell everyone. Oh my God we did a bad thing," she lamented, hyperventilating. He approached her and grabbed her shoulder. She calmed instantly before he even spoke because his eyes just told her everything she needs to be assured of. "We are going to be fine, okay? We didn't do a bad thing... we just... we should've told everyone about us before it happened," said said calmly despite how dead scared he was of her father. She nods her head. "We should tell Aurora first, right? And see what she thinks. I mean, my father has been talking about finding a mate nonstop. I choose you."He smiled at her, his eyes searching hers. How could he be this lucky? "We tell Aurora first. I am so sure she'll approve of it.""I totally agree," she said, giggling. "Oh, I can't wait to go public. It's so hard to not hug you or kiss you the way I want while we're in public." She pursed her lips, making his smile to grow wider. "I love you, Azra." La
"He's fine." His hands were on his waist as he stared at the distance. "They can't touch me, he's the most powerful Alpha in all the packs. His pack warriors are always guarding him even if he asks them not to. Vincent doesn't even have a chance to come near him."Aurora heaves a sigh even though her father wasn't talking to her. They were in the living room. She was in her room, pinned to the door and listening to their conversation. Kendrix was attacked, she heard her father tell her mother last night. She couldn't sleep after hearing that. She wanted to call him but couldn't. She doesn't even know why she didn't call. She was hell mad at him for disappearing after they've literally made out in the park, by the water fountain. It was the hottest kiss they've ever shared. She never knew how much she'd missed him until she felt his lips crushing against hers. His body against hers...Aurora breathes out hopelessly and made her way to her bad. She collapsed on it with a curse. "Stop