A sigh escaped faded pink lips. Charcoal eyes gazed into the mirror as their owner,Marietta applied the makeup given to her by the elders on her face drawing lines acrossher cheeks. Marietta's shoulders slumped slightly, her third time, to make it right. Gainher wolf and leave the pack grounds, she did not care if she was going to be declared aRogue omega as long as she distanced herself from them.She dusted her hands after drawing the last of her makeup and turned to attend hernext big task, making up her hair; Opening the drawer, she took a black ribbon andwrapped it around her blond, curly hair to form a neat bun. .“That's about it.” She puffed her cheeks out in pride, for a self-made job she had done asplendid job making herself look presentable.Marietta wore a blouse that came up to her knees, the blouse had a low V-cut aroundher neck reaching her chest exposing her well-endowed assets slightly. The dress hadstains on the hems around her knees, a sign that it was not c
Marietta's breath hitched in her throat, her nostrils were assaulted by the fresh scent ofthe river stream, a musky mud odour and the ambers of a burnt oak tree. In her mind,she could hear Monica whistling and howling to the top of her lungs, Marietta got animage of a cub dancing around, tail wiggling in the air and tongue out of her mouth.A shadow covered her vision, she looked up and a tint of red covered her face, from theleft to the right. The scent she had smelled earlier twice as strong. She raised her eyesslowly; taking in the person in front of her, from his semi-buttoned up blue shirtexposing his chest, to the small but visible Adam's apple, to the his hair which was darkas the darkness around them. His sharp jawline, thin lips curved into a smirk and thosetwo onyx orbs that bore into hers.Marietta saw the world through those eyes, she was stuck in place, her mind and bodyresigning to the domineering presence of Silas. His words sounded like melodies to her.He's he
Marietta Halls, as the alpha I. Silas William Laufey the III reject you as my chosen mate.”Marietta watched with wide eyes, she sank to her knees, her hand around her chest asSilasʼ words repeated in her mind. She let out a blood, curling scream of agony. Blooddripped from her mouth, ears and eyes as the consequences of the mate bond beingsevered hit her.She fell forward into a pool of blood her eyes stared at Silas and Lolla who were laughingat her, her body went cold and slowly her eyelids closed.*Dream end*Marietta jumped from her bed with a scream. Beads of sweat dripped from her foreheadmaking her hair stick to it and the nape of her neck.“it was all a dream.” She glanced at the clock on the bedside, it was 1 am in the morning.Sighing knowing that she was never going to return to sleep, Marietta got out of bedand got herself ready.Ever since she awakened her wolf two weeks ago, she had constantly had the samenightmare. Silasʼ breaking their mate bond and subjecting
Chapter 4: PAIN 2Reed raised his eyes hearing Marietta he got to his feet as the young woman approached him. “Sorry for dropping by unannounced but I wanted to speak with you.”“It's alright Sir, want to come inside?” Marietta opened the door and walked into the house.Reed walked behind her, he closed the door on his way in and took a seat around the table. He glanced around the house, the oak wood that made up the walls was as healthy as he remembered, the cabinets had little specks of dust on the tops, the floor was sparkling clean he could almost see his reflection. The house was cosy, he found himself enjoying being in the house.Marietta went to the kitchen and prepared them coffee. She came back after several minutes placed the cup of coffee in front of Alpha Reed and took the seat across the table. “You said that you wanted to talk to me about something Alpha Reed, what was it?”Reed took a sip from the coffee, he looked inside the cup and then at Marietta as a burst of flavo
“ Do you know who she is?" Monica asks floating in the air, blue smoke emerging from her body, glaring daggers at Silas. It took a while for Silas to recover from the shock he was in, blinking a few times before letting his pried talk for him. “ Do I look like I care?" Monica fell in rage and the smoke immediately turned to blood red. She launched at him, attempting to kill him but Reed stepped in front of his son causing Monica to stop in her tracks. “Please, forgive my son, he is foolish and prideful, I failed to reach him properly." " Indeed, you have, he has the power and the authority of an Alpha but he is prideful and doesn't think about the consequences of his actions.” Silas felt angry at his father for pleading on his behalf, he attempted to push his father aside but Reed didn't move. “ Who…who are you and how did you come out of that child?” Thalia asks, still in shock at the whole drama. Monica looked at Thalia and the once blood-red smoke returned to its blue form.
Sorry, I came here unannounced again." “Again?" Marietta looked at Alpha Reed with confusion at why he said ‘Again’ when he had never been to her house except now. “Oh, sorry. I forgot you lost your memories and didn't remember anything until a year ago.” “It's not a problem Alpha. Please come inside.” Marietta said and unlocked the doorknob, inviting the Alpha into her home. Marietta was glad she had arranged her home earlier that morning because if Alpha Reed had come a day before or yesterday, she would have wished the earth would open up and swallow her whole. “Would you like a cup of coffee, tea, beer, juice, or water?” Marietta asked walking towards the kitchen. “Don't you think that I'm too old to drink coffee, beer, and juice?” Alpha Reed asked with a smile. Marietta felt stupid immediately he replied to her question and the thought of hiding in the kitchen for a while, pretending as if she was making tea ran past her mind in a flash. “So, tea it is?” “Tea, it is.”
“Miss…miss are you okay?” The stranger asked, looking at Marietta with an emotionless gaze. Marietta looked at him with shock in her eyes and whispered to herself, “Was I daydreaming? I can't believe I was daydreaming.” The unknown man looked at her suspiciously before asking, “Is your leg okay?” “My, my leg?” Marietta asked, snapping her eyes away from him and looking at her wet leg. “Oh, it's okay, I'm fine,” she said, scratching her head and smiling shyly. “That's good.” The unknown man stood up and looked at her with a lazy eye. “My name is Harley Montgomery, I'll pay for the damage I did to your Snickers.” “My snickers, what happened to my shoe?” she asked and looked at her foot to see her shoe already drenched in coffee. “You don't need to worry yourself, it's okay, I have another pair of new sneakers,” Marietta said, searching through her bag and suddenly remembered that she left it at home. “You know what, I'll just go buy a new pair in a nearby mall…in an hour or tw
Chapter 8 Memories It's been two weeks since Harley and Marietta met. It was past midnight and ding was heard in a silent room. Harley was on the balcony with a glass of wine in his hand. Went into the room, picked up his phone from the table, and went back to the balcony. He looked at the message that was written and who it was from. “Why hasn't she slept yet? It's past midnight. Hm, I didn't know she was a night owl.” “:I couldn't.” He hummed and told her not to worry about it and switched it off. He was about to dip it back in his pockets when he suddenly thought about something. “Why not have a little fun.” He said to himself with a smirk. : “We only met two weeks ago and you keep trying to talk to me at every chance you get, you know that's called trying to act clingy right, or do you want me that much?” **** Marietta stared at the message on her phone and was dumbfounded. She didn't know what to say and kept repeating the words in her head. She dropped the phone on th
In the final moments of the battle, the Dark Sovereign’s forces began to retreat, their advance thwarted by the resilient defense of Rivendell. The clash had been fierce and costly, but Marinetta and her allies had succeeded in holding the line. As the enemy withdrew, the battlefield fell into an uneasy quiet, marked only by the distant sounds of retreat and the lingering scent of smoke and sweat.Marinetta stood amidst the chaos, her armor battered and stained, her breaths coming in heavy, ragged gasps. Around her, the wounded and victorious alike began to assess the aftermath of the fierce confrontation. The battle had left its mark on Rivendale, and its people were left to grapple with the cost of their hard-won victory.Harley approached Marinetta, his own appearance reflecting the toll of the battle. Despite the exhaustion etched into his features, his eyes shone with pride and relief. “We did it,” he said, his voice a mixture of weariness and triumph. “Rivendale is safe.”Marine
The dawn of the impending assault brought with it a chilling sense of inevitability. Rivendale, once bustling with the frenetic energy of preparation, now lay in tense anticipation as its defenders braced for the clash that could determine their fate. Marinetta’s leadership had unified the packs and allies, but the uncertainty of the Dark Sovereign’s plans loomed like a dark cloud over their preparations.Marinetta stood atop the command center’s balcony, her eyes scanning the horizon. The morning light painted the landscape in stark contrasts, and the weight of responsibility settled heavily on her shoulders. Harley joined her, his presence a reassuring anchor amidst the storm of looming conflict.“The preparations are nearly complete,” Harley said, his voice steady. “Our forces are in place, and our defenses are reinforced. How are you holding up?”Marinetta glanced at him, her expression a mix of determination and concern. “I’m focused, but the anticipation is difficult. We’ve face
The darkened sky over Rivendell was lit by the faint glow of distant fires, a stark reminder of the ongoing war. The command center was a hive of activity, but beneath the surface, tension simmered. The recent discovery of a traitor within their ranks had shaken the confidence of Marinetta and her allies. Every decision now carried the weight of distrust, and the looming threat of the Dark Sovereign’s next move only added to their anxiety.Marinetta paced the command center, her mind racing as she reviewed the intelligence reports and strategy documents. Her concern for her people was evident in her furrowed brow and tense posture. Harley approached her, his expression serious.“Marinetta, we need to discuss the implications of Lucien’s betrayal,” Harley said, his voice steady despite the gravity of the situation.Marinetta looked up, her eyes reflecting the determination that drove her. “I know. The information he leaked could have catastrophic consequences. We need to assess the dam
Rivendale had settled into a tense calm after the recent campaign, but the air was thick with anticipation. Marinetta and Harley were well aware that the Dark Sovereign’s forces had only been temporarily disrupted. They needed to stay vigilant and ready for whatever came next.The command center was a hub of activity as Marinetta, Harley, and their closest allies gathered to review the latest reports. The room was dimly lit, the only illumination coming from the flickering screens that displayed maps, troop movements, and intelligence updates.Harley broke the silence. “The northern campaign has given us some breathing room, but we need to remain on high alert. We’ve disrupted their plans, but we can’t afford to underestimate the Dark Sovereign. We need to anticipate their next move.”Brian, studying a series of new reports, nodded in agreement. “The intelligence suggests that the Dark Sovereign’s forces are regrouping and recalibrating their strategy. They’ve been quiet lately, which
In the aftermath of the siege, Rivendale slowly began to recover. The city was a testament to resilience, its people and defenders working tirelessly to repair the damage and restore normalcy. Despite the victory, Marinetta and Harley knew that the Dark Sovereign’s forces would not give up easily. The respite was short-lived, and they needed to be prepared for whatever came next.Marinetta and Harley convened a strategy meeting with their closest allies and key city leaders in the command center. The atmosphere was heavy with the weight of their recent battles and the uncertainty of the future.Brian addressed the group, his voice carrying the weight of the situation. “Our victory in Rivendell was hard-won, but it’s clear that the Dark Sovereign is not going to relent. We’ve managed to push them back, but we need to anticipate their next moves and prepare accordingly.”Zack, who had been analyzing recent intelligence reports, added, “The dark energy readings have shifted. It seems lik
In the days following the battle at the dark fortress, the atmosphere in Montgomery was tense and charged with urgency. The victory was bittersweet, as Marinetta and Harley knew that their enemy’s final assault was still imminent. The Dark Sovereign’s forces were regrouping, and it was clear that their next move would be critical.The command center was abuzz with activity as the team gathered for a briefing. Brian, Zack, and Silas were all present, their faces reflecting the seriousness of the situation.Brian addressed the team with a grave expression. “The intelligence we’ve gathered indicates that the Dark Sovereign is preparing for a major offensive. The dark energy readings have intensified, and it appears that they’re mobilizing their forces for a siege.”Marinetta leaned forward, her gaze steady. “Where will the assault take place? Do we have any information on their target?”Zack nodded, bringing up a map on the screen. “The Dark Sovereign’s forces are targeting several key l
The aftermath of the battle at the fortress left the team in a state of somber reflection. The command center buzzed with activity as they analyzed the intel gathered and prepared for their next steps. Marinetta, Harley, and their team returned to the compound, their faces marked with exhaustion but also a fierce determination.Brian was already hard at work, pouring over the latest reports and analyzing the impact of their recent victory. “We’ve dealt a significant blow to the Dark Sovereign’s plans,” he said as Marinetta and Harley entered the command center. “But we need to understand the full scope of their strategy and anticipate their next moves.”Marinetta took a deep breath, her mind racing with thoughts of the upcoming battles. “We’ve uncovered some crucial information about their ritual, but it’s clear that they’re preparing for something monumental. We need to find out more about this final assault they’re planning.”Harley nodded in agreement. “The Dark Sovereign’s forces
Back at the compound, the atmosphere was tense as Marinetta and Harley recounted their findings and experiences. The team had managed to disrupt another critical focal point of the Dark Sovereign’s power, but the sense of impending danger remained palpable. Everyone gathered in the command center, ready to hear the latest updates and strategize their next move.Brian, who had been working tirelessly on the maps and intel, looked up as Marinetta and Harley entered. “How did the mission go?” he asked, his tone reflecting a mix of concern and curiosity.Marinetta and Harley took their seats, clearly exhausted but determined. “We managed to neutralize another dark energy source,” Harley said. “But the intensity of the dark magic and the strength of the dark warriors we encountered were more than we expected. It’s clear that the Dark Sovereign is consolidating power and preparing for something significant.”Brian frowned, nodding in understanding. “We’ve been monitoring several other locat
As dawn broke over the compound, Marinetta and Harley returned, their bodies exhausted but their spirits resolute. The early morning light filtered through the trees, casting a golden hue over the compound’s fortified walls. Inside, the mood was a mixture of cautious optimism and tension. The successful disruption of the dark ritual had provided a temporary reprieve, but everyone knew that the real challenge lay ahead.Brian, Zack, Silas, and the rest of the pack were waiting in the command center, ready to hear the latest update. The room was filled with a quiet intensity as Marinetta and Harley entered, their faces reflecting the weight of their recent battle.Brian looked up from the maps and reports strewn across the table. “How did it go?”Marinetta, still catching her breath, addressed the group. “We disrupted the ritual and neutralized the dark crystal, but it’s clear that the Dark Sovereign’s forces are more resilient than we anticipated. We encountered a powerful dark figure