Apparently, Jasper had to die to reveal some of my lovely reader's voices Jasper's gone and she's in pain, but I'm kind of liking this new, mean side of Sophia. What do you think? Drop a comment, tell me how much you hate me, how much you love Jasper. Let's mourn together
My fist slammed into the brick wall with such force the cement crumbled beneath my skin and gasps rang through the group of guards that were gathered in my office. “Strike three.” I seethed and my fists clenched at my side, “Everyone out!” I barked, motioning to the door with my hand, but my eyes remained locked on the man who called himself the Beta of this pack. Daniel remained frozen in position, knowing full well if he made a move, he would feel my wrath. “Have a seat, Daniel.” I spun on my heel when the door clicked shut, moving to the side table to pour myself a glass of water. “Luna, please let me explain.” He gulped and even from across the room, I could hear his heart pounding unsteadily in his chest. “Enlighten me.” I turned and narrowed my eyes at him with a slight smirk on my lips. “He knew we were coming. According to the staff, he left the hotel in a hurry.” Daniel tried. “And pray to tell, who do you think maybe his informant?” I leaned back against the cred
I sat in the seat furthest to the left of the legal panel with a stoic face as the Chairperson read the charges against the accused.“Chaz Glenford, you are hereby charged with obstruction of justice in the case of the murder of Alpha Jasper Atwater of the High Tide pack. How do you plead?” Mrs Helena looked at the man in question who stood before her in cuffs.“Not guilty, Chairwoman.” He answered.“Very well. Will the video of Mr Glenford’s confession be played to the counsel so it may become part of the official record?” She motioned to the technical guy to play the video they already had lined up.Watching myself in the infrared video was a
Alpha Allison sat to my left clutching my hand in hers while to my right sat Nathan with Halle beside him. Unlike yesterday the chamber didn’t only house the legal counsel and a select few guards, this time the stands were filled to the brim with High Tide pack members and a few neighbouring pack members. “Thank you for your patience ladies and gentlemen. The council along with the anonymous jury have considered all the evidence presented before them today and a verdict has been taken in the cases of the three defendants.” The speaker of the council announced. I felt my heartbeat quicken as the moment of truth approached. This was what we’d worked so hard for so many months, I only hoped the council saw in them the same thing I did. “We will deliver the verdict and sentencing in the same order the trials took place. Warden, please bring in the first defendant, Isaac Brown.” The speaker motioned to the stand and within minutes the once-loved pack warrior stood on the stand await
Cold water burned a trail down my back making me shiver, but what was supposed to be an uncomfortable feeling, made me feel alive. The cold water washed away the tears before they had the chance to ingrain themselves in my skin. These were the parts I hid from the world. To everyone, it was over. The men responsible for snatching Jasper away from us had received their punishment and life went on without them, but to me, even the momentary satisfaction of seeing them writhe in pain before they died didn’t make up for the loss. Shutting off the water, I stepped out of the shower and wrapped myself in a fluffy bath sheet, paying little mind to the blue tinge of my lips and the lifelessness in my eyes as I passed the mirror on my way to the walk-in closet. If a stranger were to visit nothing would seem amiss, Jasper’s clothes still hung neatly on the left side of the closet as if he would suddenly reappear behind me and rip a T-shirt off the hanger for me to slip into before bed. Cur
The pain in my body registered around the same time as the steady beeping of the heart monitor did. Cracking one eye open at a time I recognised the typical design of the hospital room and a deep sigh left my lips. Searching for the call button for the nurse, I held down the red button till I heard the alarm going off at the nurse’s station just down the hallway. “Luna! You’re awake, are you feeling okay?” A nurse came bursting through the door and rushed to my side. “I’m feeling okay, thank you. How long have I been out?” I groaned as I tried pushing myself up on the bed and her hand shot out to stop me. “Wait.” Instead of helping me up, she pressed a button on the remote and the bed lifted me into a seated position automatically. “Thank you, how long have I been out?” I repeated. “About two hours. The doctor is on his way, Luna.” She nodded and offered me a glass of water that was covered at the side. “Luna Atwater, welcome back.” Doctor Brendan smiled when he entered th
“By the democratic vote taken by the members of the High Tide pack, it is my pleasure to welcome Jason Pierce as the new Theta of the High Tide pack!” I announced with vigour and the pack went wild. Jason was no doubt everyone’s first choice, though I commended Carter and Candace for putting up a good fight. Jason climbed onto the makeshift stage with a proud smile stretched on his face and a spring in his step. Turning to face him, I stuck out my hand, “Congratulations, Jason. You deserve this, I have no doubt you will make us all proud.” Jason accepted my wishes with a curt nod, “Thank you for this opportunity, Luna. I will try my level best to be the best Theta I can be.”
My heart thudded wildly in my chest as Selene’s utterance registered in my mind.“Wh- who are you?” I swallowed thickly, reaching behind me to steady myself on the boulder.“I’m sorry for following you, I didn’t mean to scare you.” His soothing baritone voice sent shivers down my spine and tears gathered in my eyes without warning.“No, this can’t be real, I must be dreaming.” I shook my head vigorously and stumbled back into the rock before I spun around and took off in the direction of the High Tide pack.‘This can’t be happening. It’s just a dream.’ I repeated
“You can wear these for now.” My jaw clenched as I handed him some of Jasper’s clothes.“Thank you.” He took them from me, his fingers brushing mine in the process and without thinking I snatched away my hand like he burned me and his eyes flashed with hurt.“I’m sorry.” I looked down, holding my hand to my chest.“It’s okay.” He flashed me a tight smile and for a moment an awkward silence fell between us.“I’ve uh- been thinking, we need to find you a name, at least till we figure out who you are.” I cringed a little at my own word, hoping he didn’t see how awkward I felt.