Alphonse’s Point of View"I can smell her and feel her presence," growled Kairo, my wolf. "She is close by!""Who?" I asked, furrowing my brow in confusion."Her… our mate! Your Luna! Can't you smell her alluring fragrance?""I smell a sweet aroma, a delicate scent. At first, I thought it was coming from the newly mated wolves in our pack," I casually replied, shrugging my shoulders. I scanned the surroundings with my eyes. However, as I approached the ceremony, the scent grew stronger, almost overwhelming, and it tickled my nostrils. It was so enticing that it made my head spin and my heart race with anticipation."Alphonse, how did you become the Alpha King when you couldn't even find your own mate?!" Kairo snarled.I prepared myself for an argument, but my attention was suddenly captivated by a sweet and captivating scent. It was so intoxicating that I couldn't resist following it, my senses overwhelmed. I no longer cared about Kairo's mocking anger - all I wanted was to find the s
Maddie’s Point of View My patience wore thin as I inched closer to him. Eventually, I couldn't hold back any longer and let out a bone-chilling scream. "Sir, I have no idea what you're talking about, but could you please stop? This act is really starting to annoy me. We're not in a movie, so you can't just pretend like this." I saw him flinch by my voice, but I paid no mind. I turned my back on him and walked away. However, just as I thought I was in the clear, two men in white shirts suddenly blocked my path, catching me off guard. In the blink of an eye, the man who had kissed me earlier also appeared with quick movement.How the hell did he do that…?!"What's happening?" I asked, trying to catch my breath. "I don't know why you're pretending not to know, but it's really irritating," he snapped, frustration evident in his voice. "I am Alphonse Percival, the Alpha King, and I won't be ignored! Juno! Ajar! Bring her to me!" "Yes, Alpha!" the two men responded, leisurely making th
"Kendall, are you being serious right now?" Juno's lips twisted into a wicked smile, exposing his sharp teeth. The sound of his menacing growl echoed in the tense atmosphere. “Yes,” Kendall answered without hesitation."Are you questioning our trustworthiness or challenging the Alpha's decision with your actions?" Juno's intense gaze pierced into Kendall's eyes. "Which of the two possibilities are you considering, Kendall? Make your choice." Kendall revealed her fangs and emitted a low growl, a shiver ran down my spine. Her sharp claws were visible, glimmering in the dim light, and I instinctively took a step back. These individuals, or rather, these creatures, were unlike anything I had ever encountered. I couldn't help but question if I had somehow stumbled into a nightmare. Desperately, I pinched myself, hoping to awaken from this surreal experience. I would have much preferred dealing with Mrs. Taylor's constant reminders about my overdue rent payment rather than facing these o
"Please... ", I croaked when I noticed that he was damn serious. He smirked eerily in response , pleaded beyond words. Tears leaked out of my eyes in rivulets on my cold and swollen cheeks. While l was in angony he was enjoying it with every delayed beat of my heart. "I can kill you right now", Soon enough the sound of my choking filled up the air when he lifted me up off of my feet.My legs dangled off of the floor by more than a foot. Something l used to watch in movies was happening to me. This was going to happen fast just like l lost my baby. Soon l felt my eyes roll at the back of my head. Resisting death wasn't possible and it was painful. He chuckled again at the pathetic squeaks and gasps coming from my tightened throat.It was deafenig in my ears and l knew it, l was going to die. There was no point in denying it now. "I do have to revenge", At the grim thought my lips pinched tightly together. I kicked my leg forwards kicking him in between his legs but he didn't seem affec
"She was attacked so badly , poor soul" A very faint robotic voice sounded making my head only thump louder."Shouldn't she be awake by now?" A deep voice snapped only this time the voice was becoming louder."She took a hard hit to the head doctor, she's human give her time to heal" Another voice faintly replied.What did he meant about my being human and giving me time to heal? Heal from what.I felt my eyes flutter open as I was met with a white ceiling that was above me before I moved my view to my surroundings, my eyes felt heavy but I could recognise a few items in the room.I noticed that I was laying in a large hospital bed with a large needle coming out of my wrist, that confirmed my assumption that I was in a hospital however I can't remember how I got here.I attempted to lift my head only to be met with a pounding pain that maid me groan out in pain, where was I? Where was my mum, dad, grandma and the landlord?Surely if I was in a hospital, they would be here? I began to
My eyes snapped open to reveal the same hospital room, I am so screwed right now, where was my mum? Dad? And I hated to admit I even missed my landlord. I felt a tear fall down my check and I quickly reached up to swat it away, I needed to get out of here fast while no one was watching over me.I looked at the cloth that still bound my wrist to the bed before desperately attempting to untie it, it was hard doing it with one hand as the knot seemed to go on forever, but eventually my hand was free.I rubbed both my sore wrists as I looked at the IV in my wrist before I grabbed ahold of it closing my eyes tight and yanking it out for the second time now.I shakily tried to push myself up from the bed, ignoring the pounding in my head, I don't know how long I've been here for but I'm guessing it's been awhile.My whole body felt stiff and drained from energy as if I haven't moved in weeks.I reached my hand up to my pounding head before realising there was a bandage wrapped tightly arou
My eyes fluttered open to be met with a white ceiling which made my heart beat fast and causing me to fly up from my lying down position only to realise I was laid in my bed at my grandma's house.I took a deep breath, I can't keep getting scared for every time I wake up I will be in that horrible hospital room, trapped again.It's been two days since over got back, two whole days since that lady had gave me that phone and I called my parents, two days since I've seen him.I shivered at the thought as the doctor's words rang through my head like they have done for the past two days "He's going to find you Maddie", I shook my head as if I was physically trying to get the thoughts out of my brain, I felt as if it was all I was thinking about recently.I sighed throwing my legs over the edge of the bed and holding my chest, it had gotten worse as the days went by, as soon as we got back to England I was arranged to see a doctor.And in fact as soon as I returned to my grandma's house the
I rolled over my eyebrows furrowing as I kicked of the sheets from my sweaty body, I was absolutely roasting again as I felt like my whole body was in fire.A masculine scent filled my nose it smelt like wood and the outdoors which felt like it made the burning subside before a feeling of dread washed over me.He want here, was he? I must be imagining this, I was defiantly imagining this, he doesn't know where I live, it's late at night and I'm just paranoid.I sighed reaching over and grabbing the phone from my bedside locker, it was my grandmas old phone as mine went missing from the incident, I guess it was my replacement until I got back to the UK.I switched it on, wincing at the bright light it provided before checking the time, which red 3:30, it's been like this for the past couple of nights, I would be awake all hours and fall asleep in the day.I sighed turning the the phone off placing it beside me before I sat up and reached over to the bedside table switching on the white
EMILYThat evening, I returned to work, going about my shift at the hospital as though nothing had happened the night before, answering my coworkers' questions about the time I'd spent with my sister but not mentioning to them that I had stolen her identity and ended up at a party that was more amazing than any- thing I had ever experienced before.I ran through my list of patients, taking care of each one as needed. Each person I took care of only served as a reminder of the path I had chosen in life. Sure, I was pleased with my career, and I found it incredibly fulfilling what I could do in the lives of others.But, when it came down to it, I was feeling incredibly envious of my sister. I wanted her life. I wanted to be invited to those parties and to meet those men. I wanted to be the one everyone knew from the cover of a magazine. I wanted to be wanted once again. Try as I may, there was no way I could get Kyle Cun- ningham out of my mind, and each time his face appeared in the ba
KYLEI left early that morning, letting Emily sleep in. I didn't know much about her, and I didn't want to break the spell of the night we'd spent together by talking about things that we didn't need to talk about. All too often, I would wake up next to a woman only to hear how she was getting back at her ex-boyfriend, or that she was doing something to bring drama into some relationship she was having.There were those who were lonely, and those who merely wanted to get a taste of what it would be like to be with a man like me. Sure, they were all intended to be one-night stands on my end, too, and I hadn't ever formed any real opinion about any one of them. But, at the same time, I didn't want the woman cur- rently in my bed to wake up and tell me something about herself that would change the way I felt about her.That thought filled me with confusion.I liked doing what I did and splitting the next day. It was the ego boost I needed; a modicum of fulfillment in a life that I wasn't
."Maddie please, don't do this." He sighed raising his hands in the air in a defence position taking another step forward.I opened my mouth and met out a piercing scream, it lasted for around twenty seconds. Long enough for Dylan to back away from me and the lady around the till to come rushing around.It felt as if the next few moments were played out in slow motion the women had barley reached me when I heard the door of the cafe slam open the impact a lot larger than mine that it caused the glass on the door to shatter.My eyes shot to the doorway which was being took up by Fours large stance who's whole body was clenched his chest heaving up and down his golden eyes set on me before flickering to Dylan.My eyes widened as he took no time before he stalked over his long legs carrying him to my side where he reached out grabbing ahold of my arm pulling my into his large chest blocking my view from the rest of the cafe.I felt heat radiating of his body as his chest huffed and puff
EMILY"Now, tell me absolutely everything. I'm shocked that you even went, and I want to hear how you held up with the rest of the crowd." Maddy said as she walked in through the door.I smiled and shook my head, also unsure of how I had managed to do so well with the situation I had put myself in. I wouldn't have said that I'd handled things perfectly, but I had certainly held my own in the club. "You're not mad at me, are you?" I asked as the two of us walked into the kitchen.Maddy laughed."I have to admit, I thought it was a little strange when you hopped into myride but when you didn't answer my call, I figured you knew what you were doing." She shook her head with a mischievous grin and I smiled, too. I still felt the ex-citement in my chest, and I was eager to relate to her what had happened.Maddy took a seat at the counter and I handed her a glass of iced tea beforegrabbing my own glass and settling in to begin."Well, as you know, we arrived at that mansion up on the hil
EMILYlopened my eyes, slowly blinking as I looked around the room. I had a headache from the champagne the night before, and it took me a moment to remember where I was exactly. Slowly, the events of the previous day came to mind, and I began to piece together what today would hold.I remembered having the disagreement with my sister, and began searching for my phone. I then remembered that I had dropped my clutch out in the living room, and figured my phone must be inside. Looking around the room, I could see that Kyle was already gone, having gotten dressed while I was still asleep.I hurried out to the living room in nothing but my underwear and, sure enough, found my phone inside my clutch. Kyle had been kind enough to pick it up off the floor and leave it sitting on the coffee table for me, and I ignored the feeling of embarrassment that threatened to swell up in me.I was a grown woman, and I was allowed to do anything I wanted-includinghaving a one-night stand with a person t
KYLEIhad to admit, I wasn't entirely sure what had come over me. I'd had many one- night stands in my life. In fact, it was my preferred way of doing things— get the girl in bed, have fun, then get away from her as fast as possible. Miss Shadows, on the other hand, had piqued my interest.I hadn't had any real expectations when I'd taken her up to the party upstairs, but seeing her reaction first to those who were enjoying each other, then seeing her in bed with me, sparked an interest in me that I had never experienced be- fore. I had no intention of committing to her or making any kind of promises that I would ever see her again, but I did wish to get to know her body a littlebetter and that wouldn't be possible if we stayed at the Gathering. There was a little voice inside my head that warned me to be careful taking any woman home, especially one like Emily. Not only did I feel a connection to her, but I could sense that she was feeling a connection to me.It had become easy for
EMILYIwalked quickly and silently next to Kyle as we made our way through the hall. I wasn't sure how he knew the rooms in the house, but I trusted he knew what he was doing, and he wasn't going to take me anywhere I wouldn't feel safe. The rooms were all dark, with some dim lights lining the hallway.It was clear that, though there were many people in the room behind us, it wasn't entirely encouraged for people to be in these back rooms. I didn't even know for sure who owned the house, nor what their connection was to my sis- ter. For a moment, I hoped I wasn't doing anything that was going to get her in trouble. The feeling was a brief one, however, as Kyle kept his hand on my back, guiding me past room after room.The sounds that came from inside several dark corners revealed that we weren't the only two people to have this idea, but it was clear that Kyle didn't have any intention of exploring my body in the shadows of a doorway like some high- schooler. He wanted to take me some
KYLEIkept my palm on the small of Emily's back as we headed for the staircase, fresh drinks in hand. There were a few men and women scattered along the way- some engrossed in conversation, some busy watching the events on the dance floor.As for me, I had come to the conclusion that if you've seen the dance floor once, you've seen it a thousand times, and I felt I wasn't missing out on anything tak- ing her away from itI knew this was her first time at the Gathering, but Emily seemed to be enjoyingherself, in spite of the nerves she must be feeling. I had to hand it to her, shedid manage to fit in with the rest of the guests, though it was evident she hadn't done anything of this sort before. I could feel a slight tremble in each step she took as we mounted the stairs, and I added gentle pressure to my palm on her back. There was no doubt in my mind that she was going to be fun in bed, but Ididn't want her to feel nervous taking this next step in her night. She was sobeautiful,
EMILY"Please, call me Kyle."The man they'd introduced as Mr. Cunningham sat at the bar next to me, sip- ping on his whiskey and smiling at me as though I were the only girl in the room. Every now and then, he would turn his attention to the other guests, but I never felt like he was focusing on anything but our conversation."But that really is enough about me. I'd love to hear about you; I don't recall see-ing you here—or in any other club around here for that matter," he said, look-ing down at me as he lifted his glass to his lips and took a drink.I immediately felt flustered and began stumbling over my words. I had kept upmy sister's identity throughout the entire evening, but now that I was with aman who not only found me attractive, but didn't recognize me as my sister, I felt I had the opportunity to drop the act and tell him the truth."My name is Emily Shadows. I'm a model." So much for telling him the truth.Kyle looked at me for a moment with raised eyebrows, as thoug