CRYSTAL In a few hours, we're packing a bag for the trip. My mother already sent a car to bring us in. I didn't expect to leave so soon but three days is in… well… three days.It's so soon. I feel like I could blink and I'm seeing Ruby and Silver performing the mating ceremony or standing before the alter.I walk to the Jeep and one of the guards open the door, bowing to me. Looking over my shoulders, I say, “ You'll follow behind us in your car. I want to ride alone.”Before John can make a protest, I'm getting in and the door is being shut. I watch the heaviness sit on his brows, he grits his teeth and almost stomps his feet to his car. He doesn't even try to come close to the Jeep, the bodyguard wouldn't let him pass.He'd have to understand that it's a different world we live in when I'm amongst my own Pack and family. My word is law, his words don't matter.I'm counting on my father and whatever forces out there to help me handle the situation before I get back.There's about fi
CRYSTAL I swallow the lump in my throat as I prepare myself for what may come next. As much as I want his teeth in my skin as I hold him so close to me, I can't let that happen. “ I'm sorry.” Silver lifts his head as his eyes blaze with deadly warning, “Don't say that-” “ I didn't mean to-” “ Shut up, Crsytal.” “I wasn't thinking-” The wind slams hard against my face as he's suddenly standing next to me. His aura is heavy and thick with annoyance and I lift my head up to his smoky eyes. “And here I thought we were finally getting somewhere but having you apologize for it only makes me feel stupid.” I'm shaking in his presence, my wolf quivering from his tremendously heavy aura. “What did you intend to happen when you sunk your teeth into my neck?” He asks. “You think I haven't thought of doing that to you?” I know, I know that. I know he's been holding back so much and he only did that because of me. I wasn't ready – and I'm still not ready for his mark. I messed up and he
CRYSTALAs soon as the realisation comes, my body jerks in fear and I'm suddenly enveloped in pain again. I thrash my head and slam into a tree, growling as I fight back for control.“ Stay still!” I hear Silver yell, trying to catch my attention but I snap my head back and growl at him. All the wicked, cold-hearted things he's said to me are on replay as I see his face again and I clench my paws to keep myself from smacking him so hard. “ I can handle it,” he says and he's taking off his shirt and tossing it aside. “Hit me.”I growl at his bizarre request and take a few steps back but he's walking closer, spreading his arms wide.“ Let your anger out, come on.”I- I'll kill him if I touch him.Strangely, the offer is tempting and I really do want to beat him to a pulp but, I can't do that. What if I harm him?My gaze softens and the anger subsides from my chest when my eyes land on his neck. There's a bandage over it but I can still feel the connection and slowly, I'm stepping forwa
JOHN:Shit! Why the fuck did we even come if her dickhead of a father was going to keep us at arms length?This is more than an arms length! We're about a few miles away from the mansion.The cabin is not so bad. As Crystal spends some quiet time in kitchen as she should, I take a look around Whether I choose to admit it or not, these chairs, the TV stand and that chandelier probably cost more than my car and could be triple my salary.The old man sure spends a lot on unnecessary things, like how he still sends his damn daughter her allowance unfailingly every month.If you're cutting her the fuck off, then fucking do it.Crystal has never known lack. Lucky bitch!The stairs are made of fine wooden material and the bedroom looks like a sophisticated version of a tree house. The large window displays the moon with intentions like they need it to survive.It's not a bad view up here. I can see over the trees, light lights in some distant areas telling me we're far away from the dogs.I
CRYSTAL“You cannot outrun your sister with that form, Ruby,” my mother scoffed as she remains seated on the blanket where we had some dishes laid out. “ Quit trying.”I remember how Ruby tried to chase me that day. Father and I had transformed into our wolves on a cool evening. We were having some family time with no guards around or maids. It was just us.Ruby was still years away from shifting. I was just a special case. As my father would call it, “his chosen one.”His wolf was majestic with midnight fur just like mine, it made my mother proud just by staring at us and every run only made me faster and faster, my old man swore I would surpass him some day.That day never came because I ran.Even now, I'm running in the woods after jumping down the window and transforming mid air. I couldn't use the front door since John will obviously be there to nag the living daylight out of me. I can't let him take away this passionate feeling in my heart.I feel so free and alive, my heart beat
CRYSTALI woke up feeling different the next day and everything seemed to be so warm and kind around me. It could be the endless love and support my wolf sent my way as an encouragement to get through the day.We didn't forget why we were here. Silver's mating ceremony to Ruby will happen in the next two days and we're unsure of what to do.To sit back and let it happen or… or ruin all this… again.I can't bring myself to make such a decision. I guess at this point in my life, I want to have my cake and eat it even though the idiom says ‘you can't have your cake and eat it.’ fuck that, I want it all.It's almost time for breakfast and as I head down the stairs, I wonder if John is expecting me to perform wifely duties– I'd rather not but the evidence in his hands…I see him dressing up in the living room, after all, he slept there for the night. There's no need for us to sleep in the same bed and I'm glad he didn't even bring it up.I sense the two by the door before they knock, start
CRYSTAL:His rut is stronger than I thought. My senses are blocked and invaded by his scent and Selene is going haywire. He's standing before us, naked and hard… very hard.“You shouldn't be here,” I snap out of it and look to his eyes when he says those words that somehow hurts me.Isn't this where I'm supposed to be when he's having his rut; by his side?I notice his eyes are down but they still glow so powerfully and I can sense a sad aura hanging around him.“You should go,” his dismissive tone pierces my heart and when he turns, I'm snatching his wrist, holding him back.I open my mouth to speak but words fail me and I only grip his hand tighter.“If you don't know what you're doing here, you should leave before I lose it-”“Your rut-”“Is none of your business.”My jaw hangs at his sudden declaration and I can only stare at him in awe.“What?” He holds my gaze. “Did I say something you don't like, Crystal?”I shut my jaw and realise he's only out to hurt me with his words right n
CRYSTALI manage to sneak out on my own two feet after Silver kindly let me go. I'm surprised I'm still able to walk but I make it back to my room in the mansion and take some time scrubbing my body with all the body wash and the lotion I could grab my hands on.I soak my head to calm my thoughts and after taking a new outfit, I hide the old ones under my bed and step out again as if nothing's happened. My body is still sensitive from his touch and I'm biting my lips not to smile in satisfaction of how I feel.“My dear, I just sent a guard to go fetch you,” I bump into my mother on the stairs. “Ruby said you already left.”“ No, I… I was having a headache after talking with Silver so I couldn't make the journey back.”“I heard you were with him for a while. How did that go?”Very orgasmic.“Very well. He was feeling bored and with his rut under control, he just needed good company.”She sighs, “It's so strange how you two are so close in such a short time. Did he tell you I barged int