(Anna)My hurried steps took me towards the burial place of my parents and family members. With a heavy heart, I stepped inside the pack cemetery and made my way to the graves of my parents, closer family relatives and pack members.The wind howled all around me and stray brown leaves whirled in it, announcing the onset of autumn. I stood there, watching the stone epitaphs with the names of my parents and others.They rested underneath the soil, never to rise again and the thought gnawed at my soul. I fell to my knees near my father's grave and placed my hand on the stone slab. It was cold as I rested my head against it and softly cried. My body shook from small tremors that wove their way through me because of the grief I had experienced."I am so sorry, Dad; I haven't been able to avenge your death until now. The people who wronged you are still roaming freely." My hands traced his name, 'John Carol' engraved on the gravestone."I am sorry everyone. I haven't forgotten any of you or
(Anna)My name is Anna Carroll, and I am the daughter of the alpha of the Night Shadow Wolf Pack. Today is my 20th birthday. Just thinking about it makes my heart start racing with excitement.Today is the day I find my mate. Many leaders from neighboring wolf packs and their eligible sons have been invited to the gathering, but I only want Noah. He is also my father's adopted son, whom my father brought to our pack when he was on the brink of death at the pack's border. I believe he shares the same thoughts as me.I looked at myself in the mirror, my emerald green eyes and heart-shaped face gazing back at me. Noa always said my eyes captivated him. The dress I wore was an A-line thin-strapped gown in a deep red hue, almost crimson like a ruby. The tight bodice hugged my ample bosom perfectly, adorned with hundreds of sparkling gemstones.The entirety of the sky seemed to have been fitted on my body for it glistened and shone under the bright lights of my room like star-studded heaven
(Anna)At some point, the ordeal became so much that I fainted. Without my wolf, the pain of rejection, the pain of seeing my father die and the pain of betrayal fried my brain sending me into a comatose state. To preserve my mind and body from completely falling apart.I was jerked awake by smelly water being repeatedly thrown on my face. The stench from the cold water attacked my senses bringing me out of the tragic slumber I had fallen into.As my eyes groggily opened and adjusted to the dim yellow light, they fell first on the face which I didn't wish to see in a thousand years. Every muscle in my body went taut to the point of breaking, seeing her disgusting face. It used to be a source of happiness for me before yesterday.Her golden stiletto was clicking on the floor right in front of my face. The sound grinding on my raw nerves. I wanted to rip her head off for the betrayal."Look at you, how the princess has fallen," she taunted, flicking back her raven hair.Drenched from th
I am not sure how long we swam before hitting a shore. I transformed back into my human body and lay on the wet sand, panting. Not sure where I had landed as I got on all fours and choked out water letting it escape my lungs. My auburn hair matted on my face as I pushed them back.Sable had gone silent in my mind again.I could hear some men in the distance and all my senses became alert. I tried to get up and run, but the fatigue had consumed my limbs. It was impossible to stand."There, I see her," someone shouted and I saw two burly men with their heads shaved from the sides and tattoos covering their arms, running towards me. There was no doubt they were werewolves and from the uniforms they wore, it seemed like they were guards.A coat was thrown over my naked body as they drew near."We have got you?" One of them said in a dangerous gruff voice and harshly grabbed my arm."Where am I?" I asked, wrapping the warm coat against my shivering body, this place was cold. I stared up at
(Anna)I was given a white sundress to put on and quickly did as was told.She then took me to a large room, where I found many other she-wolves sitting around. Some excited, others quiet.I took one of the unoccupied single beds beside an over-excited blonde."Get yourselves comfortable, we will talk soon," Linda ordered, no emotions were reflected in her voice and left without giving any more information. The door locked behind her.Despair fell on me as I wondered how I was to escape this fortress. The future seemed bleak. What if they turned me into a breeder and I could never get away?But then the image of my father and his closest comrades, lying there dead flashed in my brain, giving me new courage.I knew I would have to find a way to escape and win my pack back. The name Shadow came to mind, father had once mentioned that it was a secret organisation that trained werewolves and sent them all over on covert missions. If only I could find my way to them.Feeling overly exhaust
(Asher)The business dealing off the island had left me tired and in a bad mood. Fucking humans always trying to double-cross anyone and everyone. But they didn't understand that I could see right through them.Pouring myself some scotch, I tried to relax in my study chair. My head rested on its back as I closed my eyes and tried to find some semblance of peace.The door to my study knocked and I knew it would be Eden, my butler and my beta. Only he was stupid enough to disturb me when I enjoyed sitting in solitude."Enter," I ordered and the doorknob twisted. The door opened revealing Eden's happy face. He strolled inside and perched himself on the seat opposite me."You are back, how did the meeting go?" he asked, grabbing himself a glass and pouring some scotch from the decanter."The usual, humans thought they could double cross me and I put them right in their place," I answered, taking a slow sip of the scotch as it burned its way down my throat."Well, to lighten your mood. I h
(Anna)The king's refusal to meet or summon me squashed all my hopes. I blamed myself though for keeping high expectations from someone who let innocent people get tortured. I was nothing but an incubator for his child."I am sorry, Sara. He has been quite busy lately. I am sure once he gets some time, he will summon you." Eden made excuses for his king but I could understand that he was not going to give me the time of the day.I decided to find my own way and follow my own destiny. I wasn't going to rely on anyone, anymore."It's alright." I felt dejected as I decided not to request to see him anymore."Don't worry, you will be handsomely compensated for all your troubles. Whatever you need just let me know and I will ensure that it's provided," he informed me as if it wasn't my child I was supposed to give them but a mere commodity.Although I knew I would have to give up the child, it didn't hurt any less.With special permission, I was allowed to take walks in the small garden ou
(Anna)"Hello!" I said in a low voice, not having the strength to even speak.A deep voice, rough at the edges and yet smooth as chocolate answered from the other end."Hello! I am sorry about the baby.""Me too," I answered, trying to hold my tears at bay. This man didn't even bother to come see me after everything I had been put through. The world surely was filled with callous men and they all seemed to have been thrown in my lap."I understand how you must be feeling right now. Eden told me how problematic and difficult your pregnancy was. To compensate for that, I would grant you a wish. You can ask me for anything and I will provide. Money, jewels, property. Whatever." He spoke like a typical man who thought women only desired materialistic things.When in reality women wanted love, protection and loyalty.I didn't correct him though. I was done depending on people and putting up with their crap."I just want to leave this place. Once I am healed enough to travel, can you please