"This is a problem. I thought doctors had found a way to keep this from happening," Garrett said, his voice filled with concern and a touch of frustration. The days when heat cycles would throw the whole were community into chaos were before him, but the stories of bloodshed and turmoil still echoed in his mind. The mere thought of Lily causing such a disruption made him uncomfortable. 'She is a rejected and unmated female that you keep overstimulating. It was bound to happen," Berric replied, his tone matter of fact. 'This is your fault as well,' Garrett responded, a hint of defensiveness creeping into his voice. 'If you had allowed me to mark her or marked her yourself, we wouldn't be facing this situation,' Berric retorted. 'You're right, but you also know it wouldn't be right to mark her now. We made that decision together,' Garrett said, the weight of responsibility heavy on his shoulders. 'Regardless of the reasons, we need to find a solution. We can't afford to let thi
Garrett gestured for Lily to take a seat, his expression serious as they settled into the comfortable corner of their living room. The crackling fire cast dancing shadows across the room, creating an intimate atmosphere for their conversation. "Lily, there's something important we need to discuss," Garrett began, his voice carrying a weight of concern. "The Winter Moon celebration is fast approaching, and there's something you should know." Lily looked at him curiously, her brows furrowing. "What is it, Garrett? What's going on with the Winter Moon celebration?" Garrett took a deep breath, his eyes focused on Lily. "This year, things will be different. For the first time, the werewolf packs and prides will be attending the celebration together." Lily's eyes widened with surprise. Werefelines usually couldn't stand being around werewolves, excluding Tiffany. Tiffany and her pride were seen as outliers. "That's unexpected. Werewolves and werefelines don't usually mingle at thes
"I am nervous," Lily said, her voice trembling slightly as she sat in the plush interior of the limousine. Tiffany reached over and gently squeezed her hands, offering reassurance. Garrett and Adam left before Lily as Alpha Jack requested their appearance on an important matter. Lily thought she would be walking in with Garrett and when she found out she wasn't, her courage dropped drastically. Tiffany volunteered to walk with her after her parents approved it. "Don't worry, Lily. You've got this," Tiffany said, her voice confident. "You're going to be the sassy, confident woman I know you are. We'll get through this together." Lily nodded, her nerves gradually subsiding as Tiffany's words of encouragement sank in. The limousine came to a halt, and the driver opened the door. "Showtime. You got this," Tiffany said. Taking a deep breath, Lily and Tiffany stepped out of the vehicle, their elegance and beauty turning heads as they made their way toward the entrance of the magnific
Lily swirled on the dance floor, the soft melodies filling her ears, momentarily transporting her away from the burdens that weighed upon her. She and Tiffany danced with a few men before dancing with each other. Sipping champagne, Lily relished the taste of freedom, a respite from the scars of her past. "I am going to get some more to drink. They've got the real stuff at the bar. Do you want anything?" Tiffany asked, breaking through Lily's momentary escape. "I'm underage," Lily responded, her voice laced with a hint of resignation. Champagne was okay, but hard liquor was out of the question. Her father had always been strict about that. 'Your father has no control over you anymore. You can do whatever you want,' Dina, her wolf, said. 'Let's try some whiskey!' "For a human, yes, but for a werewolf, you are well within your rights. I'll surprise you," Tiffany said with a wink, leaving Lily to continue dancing on her own. As the music played, a man approa
Tiffany, seeing the confrontation, rushed to Lily's side. "I don't know what is going on but you need to leave Lily alone." "Or what, you filthy rat? What are you going to do about it?" Mandy replied, earning a hiss from Tiffany. Kelly, who had been observing the interaction, swiftly intervened, her voice carrying a mixture of authority and compassion. "Mandy, this is neither the time nor the place. I will not tolerate the mistreatment of one of our own." "You think you're so special, don't you, Lily? But you'll never be anything more than a mere Omega. Just like your mother." "Mandy, your words reveal more about you than they do about me," Lily retorted. "It seems that it is you that is the homewrecking whore that I knew all along you were!" Her growl earned the attention of others, and whispers began. "You need to think about what you say next, Mandy. You are about to escalate this into something that should not happen. Remember words are binding tonight," Kelly warned.
Matthew pinned her to the wall, the force of the impact knocked the wind out of her. He used his chest to pin her while he was lifting her dress up with one hand as he used the other hand to unbuckle his pants. Brandy looked back and forth down the hall and saw no one coming. "Don't worry. I am going to make sure to make you scream so everyone will come and see what a slut you are," Matthew growled. Brandy stared wide eyed at him as she couldn't process that he intended to violate her so publicly. Had he lost his mind? "Get off me," Brandy growled as she pushed at him. She began to flail against him but it only earned another slap to the face, dazing her. "That's right. Be quiet like a good little girl," Matthew laughed in her ear. 'Fight back! What are you doing?' Mable screamed at her, trying to take control. 'He'll leave bruises and we can't draw anymore attention. We will have to deal with this,' Brandy responded much to Mable's dismay. Before the situation could
Dina emerged from the dressing room, stretching her limbs. It had been a long time since Lily had given her full control to run freely. Surprisingly, the usual pain that accompanied the shift during the Full Moon was absent this time. 'Why didn't it hurt?' Lily asked, curious about the unusual absence of pain. 'It's a special night tonight. The Moon Goddess has blessed us,' Dina responded, her voice filled with awe and wonder. Dina shook her fur, her senses heightened, and her muscles tingling with energy. She could sense that Lily understood the significance of this night as well. As Dina made her way towards the running trail, Tiffany launched herself from a nearby tree. Dina swiftly dodged her, narrowly avoiding crashing into the snow. "You will eventually let me groom you, wolf," Trixie chuffed, playfully teasing her. Dina, surprised by the ability to communicate with Trixie, asked, "How can you speak with me? Telepathic links can only be established once an individual
Dina stood there, her heart pounding in her chest, as the reality of the situation began to sink in. Debra, the she-wolf she had just met, claimed to be her grandmother. Her mind whirled with a whirlwind of emotions, ranging from shock to anger and a sense of betrayal. The Ash Dawn pack celebrated around her, oblivious to the storm inside her. "Our Princess has returned!" "Our pack's future is secured!" "Give her space," Trixie roared as she leaped over a few wolves to stand beside Lily. She swiped at the wolves to get them to back up as they were crowding Lily. Trixie nuzzled her, sensing Dina's stress. Debra nodded, realizing that Dina was whining in discomfort. She ordered her pack to give them space. "I am sorry. I got so excited that I forgot how you would feel. This is a lot to take in. I will give you space. We have all the time to discuss it later. Enjoy the night." "I am sorry. But, yes, we will definitely talk later," Dina responded, nodding. Debra left to cont