SERENA’S POV“Uhm… So, you’ll need to come for another session with me.” The doctor said as we came out of the room, and Mara rose to her feet, on sighting us. “What was the result, doctor? Did it not go well?”“Well, according to her, it only got her confused. I guess she saw something else, instead. Judging from her brain waves, the frequency shows she wasn’t really in a good state.” The doctor responded.Then Mara placed her arm, around my shoulder.“What’s going on? What did you see?” She asked me, looking really concerned.“I…I don’t know. I was meant to see memories which I don’t remember, but instead, all I saw, was nothing but confusion. You know what? I just… I just want to leave this place.” I said, wanting to go far away from everything here.“Alright, alright.” She responded, and then we walked out of the hospital, then waited for a cab to pass by.Although, I had wondered once, about why she didn’t own a car, considering the status of her family, but that would be a questi
SERENA’S POVThe next day, I woke up in my room, but I was in chains. I gasped in shock, and looked at both my hands, wondering how these chains came to be, on my hand.They were silver chains, and weakened me on the inside.“Why…Why am I bound in chains?” I muttered out, in fear.I looked at where the chains were connected to. It was connected to the wall. It seemed they had pinned them, recently, because I could see a new crack in the wall. Could this be another nightmare which looks so real?“Help! Help me!” I yelled out, out of fear.I dragged the chain as hard as I could, but still, it was difficult for me to break free. I also looked around for any pin, to try to pin the lock, but then, I don’t even know how to pin a lock. I didn’t learn it from my friends, even when they had done it in my presence, so many times.“Oh, shit!” I cursed out as I also looked towards my bedside table, for my phone, but there was no way I could use my hands to get it.I just felt so empty, and weak. I
ALPHA LUCAS’ POV“Shit!” I cursed out loud and hit my fist on the wall, in anger.“You don’t have to worry. Chase after her while I get a doctor to heal her up.” Elijah urged me, and I nodded.I hurried down the stairs, and dashed out of the building in search of Serena. Definitely, she would have headed out to the forest, so that was where I was going to search, first.On getting to the tip of the forest, I saw a blood trail which I followed, but it ended not too far from where I started.“Shit! Where the hell are you?” I uttered, under my breath.I couldn’t get a hint of where she was, and that was almost driving me crazy. I looked left and right, but there was no trail I could see, from where I was.Then an idea came to my mind. I bent down to touch the blood, and smelled it. It wasn’t really her blood, but at the same time, it was her blood. The evil wolf spirit must have been badly hurt by the exorcist. What made me curious was how it was able to get away, despite that the silver c
SERENA’S POV My eyelids fluttered open, and for a while, things seemed a bit fuzzy, and I had to close my eyes back, to get a clean sight. The trick worked! I looked around, and figured out I was back in my room, and everything seemed clean and neat, unlike the last time I set my eyes on the room.The last thing I remembered was me feeling nauseous to an extent that I passed out, and I guess the evil wolf spirit must have taken over, since then. Is it still in me? Was the exorcist able to take it out, or not? Why can’t I remember anything, like being free from the evil wolf spirit? “Hey, big girl. Missed me?”I suddenly heard Lorna speak, and it got me so excited that I could have almost sat up abruptly, and screamed, out of excitement. “Lorna, is that you?” I asked, trying to confirm.“Obviously. It is me.” Lorna responded, coolly.“Wow. Where have you been? Why have you been silent, all along?” I questioned her, wondering why she had even chosen this time to speak. “That’s because
SERENA’S POVAgain. It wasn’t possible for us to meet.Elijah had also gotten a text from Lucas. He probably didn’t know we were together, at that point.“Come on, we need to get back to…”Before he could complete his words, the thunder rumbled loudly, and the lightning in the sky, gave me a feeling that a heavy rain was about to pour down.The wind began to blow fiercely, and the sky became darker, by the second.“I think we should hurry.” Elijah said, offering me his hand to hold.“No. I… I can’t.”“Why?” He asked, out of concern.“I’m going to catch a really bad cold. It’s best I find a shelter, than run under the rain.” I explained to him, looking a bit concerned about how bad the rain was going to be as I didn’t want to experience the aftermath of going under the rain.Suddenly, the rain began to fall in droplets, and I looked around in fear.“Alright, we can go under that tree.” Elijah suggested, and we both hurried down to the tree.The tree was big enough, and even its branche
SERENA’S POVThe next day, I woke up, feeling a positive mood. I stared at my wrist band, and smiled. Joy beamed in my heart like an inflated balloon on a good day.Who would have known that a gift like this would bring me so much joy, and liveliness in the atmosphere? Merely looking at it made me yearn to see him, but how was I going to see him? What excuse, would be perfect?“Hmm.” I sighed as I placed my index finger on my chin, going through a chain of suggestions.“Yes! Perfect!” I voiced out as I finally thought of the one perfect excuse to use.I pulled my bed cover from my body, and got down from my bed immediately, then hurried into the bathroom to wash my face up, and brush my teeth.After doing that, I stood before the mirror to brush my hair up, and then packed it into a bun. A smile came up on my face as I admired my beauty.Then I headed for the door, and stepped out of the room, the moment I opened the door. Butterflies fluttered in my belly as I got closer to his room.
MARA’S POVIt was funny to think that I had actually cooked up an excuse to ensure I’m able to spend time with Michael, without anyone knowing. Although, I felt kind of guilty that I didn’t tell Serena about it, because she deserved to know, but then, I guess I would let it slide, this time.Next time, I’m going to ensure that I let her know about my movement, no matter the person I’m going to see, except maybe if it had to be confidential, and yeah, that would probably be business.“Hey, baby. How’s the meal preparation, going?” Michael asked as he joined me in the kitchen.“It’s going pretty well. And even much better, now that you are around.” I uttered with a smile, and twisted my legs, feeling girly as I stared into his eyes.“From what I see, you’re done, cooking, and what’s left is for you to serve the lovely food. But then, before you do that, I’ll love to do what has been on my mind, ever since you arrived here, at my house.”“Oh, really?” I chuckled, feeling excitement, rise
SERENA’S POVI walked into her room, concerned about her current state, and why she had come in, but told no one about it. Or did they reject her work or they said mean things to her?I placed my hand on her back, and she raised her head to look at me. Her mascara was all messy, and her eyes were a bit red, as well.“What’s wrong, Mara?” I asked her as I moved closer.But she dropped her head back into her arms, and cried more, which made my heart break.“Speak up, Mara. What’s wrong? Talk to me.” I urged her, and then she raised her head up again.“I didn’t want you to see me like this. I wanted to act all fine, but now that you’ve caught me, I’m sure you’re never going to forgive me if I tell you what happened.” She cried out, looking really depressed.“Come on, try me.” I urged her, ready to forgive her for whatever she must have done.I was going to try my best to be one of the rarest kind hearts she had ever met, and it was certain that she would reciprocate as she ought to. Alth
ALPHA LUCAS' POV I didn’t respond. I didn’t need to. It was clear she was upset, but she wasn’t about to fight me in front of her father. Vincent just watched the exchange, his eyes were unreadable. He cleared his throat again and stood, motioning for Eliana to follow him.“I’ll leave now,” Vincent said, his tone steady. “But our meeting will have to be postponed until tomorrow. We’ll meet in the human world to officially cancel the alliance. That’s the best way to handle it.”I nodded. “I understand,” I said, keeping my voice even. “Tomorrow, then.”Vincent looked at me for a moment, his eyes hard, before he turned toward Eliana. She didn’t move immediately, though. She stood there for a second, still staring at me, her jaw tight. It felt like she was going to say something else but whatever it was, I really didn't’t want to hear. I just want them both out of here so I could return to Serena and make sure my mate is okay. But instead, Eliana glanced at her father, and after a moment
SERENA'S POV "You… you were scared I’d leave you?” I asked, my voice soft, barely above a whisper. I hadn’t thought about it from that angle. I’d only ever thought about my own frustration, my own anger. It hadn’t occurred to me that she was scared too.She nodded, her face filled with guilt. "I wanted to tell you, I did. But every time I tried, I’d think of how much it might hurt you. Then you'd hate me. I thought… maybe I was being selfish." She looked down, her fingers nervously fiddling with a loose thread on the bedspread. "I wanted a piece of him to stay with me. I wanted to keep you with me. Even if it meant keeping the truth from you for a little while longer."A fresh wave of tears rose in me. I reached out, wrapping my arms around her tightly, pressing my face against her shoulder. "Mom… I’m so sorry," I whispered. "I didn’t mean to be so… so difficult. I should have trusted you."She hugged me back just as tightly, stroking my hair. "It’s okay, Serena. It’s okay. None of t
SERENA'S POV Letting go of those thoughts, I picked up my phone. I was going to text..... Elijah. I hadn’t seen him since the whole situation with Eliana, and now, with so much on my mind about Alpha Vincent, he was the only one who might have some answers. Mara could help but she'd only know a few things not much. There was no hesitation—I needed to ask him everything.Serena: Good morning Elijah,I pressed send and barely had to wait 10 seconds before he replied.Elijah: Hey Serena, how've you been.Serena: I'm fine. Um, there’s something really important I need to ask. Can we meet up this evening?The message was out before I could second-guess it. I waited, watching the screen, the seconds stretching. Finally, my phone buzzed.Elijah: Sure, does 4 p.m. at the garden back at crescent moon pack house work for you?Serena: Yes, see you then.I let out a slow breath, feeling a sense of order slipping back into my day. Knowing I had a plan gave me just a little bit of calm, but it was
SERENA'S POVLucas was right, as long as Elijah and I both decide against the union them Alpha Vincent can't force us to do anything. "Are you sure he would agree to it though?" I asked. For some reason I felt a bit strange, like Elijah wouldn't want to go through with it. Of course he hadn't exactly been open with me about feelings but... all those times when...."Why wouldn't he?" Lucas suddenly asks. I stare into his eyes and remembered Elijah is his childhood friend and my mate as well. Even if there were feelings, he'd ignore them for both our happiness. And why am I even coming to conclusions? He might only treat me as he does his sister. Just like how Mara is close to Lucas."I think you should get some rest now. You've had a long day." Lucas said releasing me a bit from his grasp. " Okay. " I said feeling reluctant to leave his room. I wanted to sleep next to him again. I loved sleeping next to him."Don't worry about anything love." He whispered and placed a kiss at the crown
THIRD PERSON POV Lucas walked into his room, as though he was on autopilot mood. He had just put his aunt in the guest room, and his thoughts were all tangled up. But when he entered, he saw Serena standing by the window, looking out into the night. She looked so still, yet so distant, and he knew she wasn’t okay. That look in her eyes, they were lost. He suddenly felt bad, he had been selfishly worrying about her betrothal to Elijah that he didn't think about what she could be going through after finding out about her identity.He slowly walked up behind her, slipping his arms around her waist and pulling her close. He held her tight, almost as if he were afraid she would disappear if he let go. Like it would kill him to even release her a little bit. Serena leaned back into his embrace but didn’t speak, she already knew it was him by his scent so she didn't even bother turning to confirm. They stood like that for a while, just star gazing as though the stars knew what they were goi
THIRD PERSON POV Lucas couldn't believe what he was hearing. Alpha Vincent had been searching for his lost daughter for years, but eventually, the search had been abandoned. The whole pack believed that no one could survive that explosion. Especially a newborn, barely a few hours old. Alpha Vincent’s wife had been a warrior, and his 15 years old son was his heir. They had been lost to the explosion and their bodies were found barely in one piece, but the body of the baby was never found. People believed that maybe her body had been incinerated in the fire, turned to ash before anyone could recover it.As Lucas stood there, staring at his auntie, memories from his past rushed back to him, fast and sharp like a blade.He remembered when he was ten years old, back when things were simpler, and his aunt was still part of the pack. She wasn’t around often, but when she was, she always made time for him. She’d share snacks, play games with him, and make him laugh. One day, she suddenly d
Serena's POVi woke up to an empty bed, the morning light slipping through the cracks of the curtains. My muscles ached, reminding me of last night with Lucas. I stretched out, wincing as a specific soreness tugged at my sides and legs. He was already gone. A frown tugged at my lips. Why did he always leave before I woke up?I threw off the covers and swung my legs over the edge of the bed. The cool floor felt good against my skin as I stood and made my way to the bathroom. As I brushed my teeth, my mind wandered to Lucas. We’d had a good night, yet waking up without him always left an empty feeling in my chest. Was it too much to want to wake up beside him at least once?After freshening up, I slipped into a simple dress and combed through my hair, still thinking about him. Maybe he had some work to do early in the morning. That would make sense—being Alpha came with responsibilities, and Lucas was always busy. Still, I couldn’t help but feel a little disappointed.I headed downstair
Serena's POVAfter the intense passionate moment in the car, Lucas and I got dressed properly before returning to our rightful seats and driving back home to the pack house. Once we arrived we were welcomed by the maids who stood by the sides and the ones who were busy with their various activities. They'd stop and bow respectfully before walking away.I barely focused on anything going on around me though. My head was still in my wet flower. The only thing I could think about was the love I felt for Lucas and how much of his love I felt with every kiss, every touch, every glide inside of me. And when he gave me his seed I felt strangely fulfilled.Is this what it feels like to be made a woman by the one you love?But then the problem of my identity made me feel like I had hit my head on a stone cold wall. If Lucas and I were really related then, would we still be able to be together? To have breathless moments like in the car. Would we be able to love each other openly as I'd like us
Serena's POVThe air inside the car felt intense and I could feel my heart rate speed up at the taste of Lucas lips. Lucas slowly pulled away and gazed into my eyes, searching for something. I looked into his eyes to find the same desire that burned within me. "This is risky, if we really are....""We already did this before, and I really need this." I said while subconsciously biting at my lip. His gaze fell on my lips and then he swiftly leaned in and captured them once more. His kiss this time was different. It was possessive, demanding and savage. Then it changed entirely and it became intense and electrifying, it felt like fireworks were exploding in my chest. I felt a whirlwind of emotions, and began getting lost in the intense moment.It felt like the whole world had melted away into nothingness and all that was left was just us and the only thing that matters now was his lips on mine. Lucas lips are soft yet firm, and I couldn't help but love it's taste. Before I could wrap m