I quickly and quietly get out of bed and prepare to take action as soon as the woman who came to check on me leaves, exactly as I had planned for this to happen tonight. We can't afford to waste any more time right now. Before the men came back to question me further, Eris and I needed to leave without a doubt.Eris, of course, has never been the life of my party, who could easily accept things as I say them. She had always been my greatest opponent at whatever I wanted to do, which is ironic considering that, as my wolf, she should stand by my beliefs as well. After our earlier conversation, she had already made multiple attempts to dissuade me, including more than once trying to warn me that what I was doing was a recipe for disaster.However, I have stopped paying attention to her resistance at this juncture. She is completely helpless and powerless to go against my will because I have already made the decision, and it is evident that I am aware of all the consequences that come wit
"She is gone. Blaze, the woman is missing. She is nowhere to be found in her room." Blythe's voice echoes throughout the hallway from the second floor, trying to inform everyone in the mansion of what she had just discovered.The boss's sister had just tried checking on the woman that is staying with them, but as she had said, she was nowhere to be found by now. She immediately thought that she was just in the restroom, so she waited for her, but a couple of minutes passed, and she never came out, prompting her to open the bathroom door and see that, in fact, no one was there.She once more screamed at the top of her lungs, "Blaze, come right here this instant. I don't know where she is."Hearing Blythe's summons from upstairs, Blaze and Quen leaped out of their chairs at the breakfast table. If they heard it correctly, the woman is missing. And the only question that is running through their minds is, "How?" and "Why?" Without saying a single word to each other, they stared at each ot
As I expected, Eris is once again berating me for the course of action that I decided to take. "I told you we should never have left that house. I told you that it was just not yet the time to leave, but of course, you have always been the imprudent warrior that you are. You liked to think that this was the smartest choice, even if you knew all along that it wasn't, and now look at where it got us! Nowhere! We're like a kind of lost soul wandering into nonexistence." She made a point of saying it sarcastically to me.She had really not been able to keep her mouth shut even for just a few minutes, and now she is here again, starting to overwhelm me with her lectures and taunting me with her accusatory attitude. What does she even want me to do—know in an instant where we are going? How will I be able to do just that when we are in unfamiliar territory?I said indignantly, "You just can't simply stop pointing that one out, can you? Yes, this may not be the best decision to make at this j
My heart starts to race rapidly as I find myself in yet another messed-up, desperate situation. Why in the world am I always in this predicament? And this encounter with these humans is not something I am really looking forward to.I really wanted to regret my hasty decision to leave that household now. Those humans who actually saved us from dying are better than these two that I am face-to-face with. And as much as I hate to admit it, Eris has indeed been entirely correct right from the beginning. I should have listened to her, and I should not have let my fear and distrust decide for me. And admittedly, it's usually me and my stubborn attitude that get us into trouble."Why that look, hottie? Are you scared? You don't need to be afraid of us because we promise you that you'll have the best time of your life." The man stated this again as they started making their way towards me.I took a step back but looked at them disdainfully. I am hoping to demonstrate to them that they are not
Even though I'm drowsy and exhausted, I make an effort to stay awake and keep an eye on what's going on around me. I don't know what's going on, but the next thing I knew, the two men who were trying to undress me were no longer holding me in place. They were now kneeling in front of several other men while guns were pointed at their heads. "What the fuck is this that you are doing to her?"One of the men, struggling to speak, then said, "B-boss, we have nothing against you. We were just seeking the woman, wanting to have fun with her and nothing else. We don't want to get ourselves into a fight here with all of you."I once more closed my eyes, attempting to calm my racing heartbeat while listening to the ruckus going on around me. "Assholes! Who in their right mind told you that you could do something like this on my turf?" The authoritative voice yelled once more.It is obvious that that is not my mate's voice. But even though I am unable to figure out who it was, the voice still fe
"I guess it conflicts with what you were really claiming to tell us before, that you weren't interested in having to be involved with her again and would rather let her walk away from us." Quen got started with his rant at Blaze, who continued to be in a state of contemplation since they had come back together with the woman in discussion, and this time he won't be stopped.Continuing to utter the words, "Look at that; you wanted her to end up wherever she needed to be without our help, but out of nowhere here she is, in our territory again, and, if I may say, well taken care of and, presumably, peacefully sleeping by now. What is really your plan with her, then? Why do you feel the need to bring her here again when you clearly told us to let her be on her own?"Even though he can clearly hear what Quen is saying, he has decided to stay silent since he is uncertain of what prompted him to carry out the steps he did or why he helped her again at this point in time. He was the one who br
Several knocks on the door jolted me as I was trying to think of my next move. I do not yet have the courage to deal with the people who saved me after yet another wrong decision on my part, but I am aware that there is absolutely nothing I will be able to do at this point but to face them and their questioning. And I must really refrain from acting as though I am in danger with these people, even if my gut feeling is telling me so, especially considering that I know now that the person who actually saved me is a medical practitioner who saves lives and does not really end them.As the door opened, a sweet, friendly female voice spoke to me, "Hey, are you awake? Can I come in? I just wanted to check on you."She appeared to be the same woman who was with the men who saved me from last night, and she was instrumental in stopping the ire of Blaze, which is directed at me, so I gazed at her and muttered a sheepish, "Hi."She has an inviting demeanor, and just by staring at her, my anxiety
Blaze is incensed by what Blythe told him and Quen, uttering the words, "At this point she wanted to continue her stay here? That is just absolute bullshit! After running away from us and nearly getting assaulted, she realized that she wanted to stay here now. Why is that? Does she think of us as her bodyguards, who would always be at her beck and call at every cry? That is just utter crap!"He had earlier sent his sister to keep tabs on the woman, who was always more than a source of concern for him; he had been checking on his unlikeable guest, but he realized that he needed to create some space as the pull he has with her just keeps getting stronger for whatever reason.And now his sister has returned bearing awful information for him. And at the moment, what his sister is telling them is undoubtedly getting on his nerves. That woman wanted to stay with them, but of course, he doesn't want to allow that.Blythe confronts his brother, stating, "What seems to be the issue here? I mean
"Ryder!""What? What do you want?""What? Are you out of your mind? Are you seriously addressing me that way? Is this exactly how you are expected to speak to me? Are you forgetting something around here? And really, are you using that tone of voice with me? I can banish you from here if I want to!"Ryder was compelled to change his stance and lower his head in obedience, and with a heave of his breath, he said, "Luna.""Luna, what, Ryder? What is so hard about it that you're finding it difficult to address me properly? Can't accept the fact that our lives are interchanged now?" Ryder can only grip his knuckles tightly, trying to control the irritation he is feeling. "I am waiting, Ryder."With another heave of his breath, he
Alpha Cohen is unable to determine how long he had been out of consciousness, but when he regained awareness, the first thing he came across was the knowledge that he was iron-chained to the walls. He is still feeling dizzy and lightheaded, so he is refraining from making any drastic moves.He is sure that whatever he is feeling at this point is an effect from the wolfsbane that has been injected into him. That poison might have been the cause of why he fell unconscious, but still it is fortunate for him that he was able to withstand the effects due to him being an alpha.The situation he is in is really difficult and dangerous, as he doesn't really know who to trust anymore. A lot of his pack members have turned against him and shifted to Ronan, and that is something that he can't understand why. He is furious about what is happening, but he is being careful a
"Alpha Phoenix, Luna Snow, I truly apologize for the disturbance that I am making right now, but there is something that you should know," Tank said apologetically. "There is someone who wants to see you."Phoenix and Snow are taking time off from their pack duties in order to have a special quiet moment together, as spending time with each other is essential for them to further nurture their bond, but the manner in which Tank spoke explicitly suggests that something critical has come up, and as the alpha and luna, they need to take time to listen to what he has to say and prioritize the pack."What is it, Tank? What's the matter?" Alpha Phoenix asks his beta. "Is something wrong? Who wanted to see us?""Alpha, Luna Sierra, and Beta Mark of the Black Knight Pack are here. They wanted to talk to you and Luna Snow."
Alpha Cohen has been continuously feeling giddy for quite a while now, but he has been trying to dismiss the negative thoughts and morbid scenes playing in his mind, even though that is so hard to do. Something just doesn't feel right for him, but he can't really pinpoint where his anxiousness is coming from.He and his beta, Mark, were just talking about how they could get far ahead of Ronan's schemes, so there is really no point in becoming uneasy at this point. He had already made plans with his beta on how they could derail Ronan's attacks, and it's even a good thing that Phoenix's father is still blissfully unaware that his daughter has returned and has officially become Phoenix's mate.Time is of the essence for all of them, so he is also aware that their big secret, that Snow and Phoenix are mates, will not be kept for so long, so they need to be prepare
"Did everything go well?" Alpha Cohen Saunders questioned Ryder as soon as the Black Knight pack's fighter arrived at his office. "Is Snow alright in there? Do we need to send in people from our pack to ensure my daughter's safety? I don't want to take any chances at all, Ryder. We must ensure Snow's safety at all costs.""No need to worry about anything at all, Alpha. Sky River Pack accepted Snow as their Luna wholeheartedly. She is doing alright and is, in fact, enjoying being welcomed by the whole pack. The festivity is still ongoing as we speak, and she seems to be enjoying every moment of it," Ryder stated. "Phoenix has been with her all throughout the announcement, ensuring that Snow is okay, so there is really nothing to be concerned about."Ryder recently returned from the Sky River Pack to make sure that Snow has had no issues with Phoenix's pack. When
"Luna, it's about time." As Phoenix called out these words to me, my heart started to pound hard in my chest. I felt somewhat anxious about what was about to happen next. And as if he's reading what was in my thoughts again, he said, "Hey, everything's going to be fine, my love," in a whisper, wrapping his arms around my waist and trailing his lips on my neck all the way through my mark. "They'll like you. Trust me that they won't have any violent reactions when they meet you.""I don't know. I don't want to feel this way, but I am really feeling a bit scared right now." And this is me forgetting that I am a warrior because I am admitting to myself and to my mate my fear at the moment. "What if they don't accept me as their luna?"My mate smiled at me as he caressed my cheeks in an attempt to pacify me. "They'll like you, Snow. And they've been excited to meet
The entire area was so silent that even the sound of a pin dropping was likely to be overheard. There have been no words spoken, and all they can do is stare at one another in silence. All of them are in deep thought about the reality that was about to change everything for them.Everyone struggled to find the right words, uncertain about how to handle the situation as it was. Nobody expected the truth to be this way; nevertheless, it is, and no spoken words were sufficient to justify the emotions they are experiencing. Who would have thought that they would come face to face with this kind of truth? Quen and Blythe are not ready for anything like this.It had been several days since Blaze awoke from his coma, and after that, numerous procedures followed. It was necessary for them to know the boss's condition. After ensuring that he was already doing well and r
Snow gasped out to her wolf all of a sudden, "He's in pain and he's dying. I don't know what's happening to him." She has been feeling uneasy since earlier; she has even tried to disregard the negative thoughts that come with the fear that is building inside of her, but at this moment, she can no longer put it behind her because her sense of anxiety is becoming stronger over time. "We need to see him. We need to know what's happening."Even without speaking names, her wolf recognizes who she is making reference to. And Eris is adamant about agreeing with her, simply because she is aware it will get them into trouble again, not just with the pack, but especially with their alpha mate."I don't feel anything anymore, Snow; whatever attachment I used to have with him vanished after our alpha mate marked us." Eris is trying to break it to her gently that she won't
"Argh! Bullshit! Ouch! What the hell is this?" Blaze's tormented voice reverberated throughout the room. What could possibly be happening to him again? "Quen! Fuck it! I'm in so much pain!"He has no idea what is happening to him again; nevertheless, he feels as if he is about to die any minute now. But in this moment of distress, all he can think about is Snow, his mate. The pain he feels right now is far greater than the pain that he felt when Snow told him that he had been rejected. He doesn't want to think about it, but is this somewhat related to the woman he loves? Is what happening to him because of Snow again?"Quen! Blythe!" He cried out again. He requires help since he is gradually losing himself in the pit of darkness that is slowly engulfing him as an effect of his distress. "Help! Somebody help me!"He