Before the bullet could find its mark on Thorian, Rolf sprang into action, diving in front of the oncoming shot with lightning reflexes. The abruptness of his move sent shockwaves of surprise rippling through the room, leaving Ashley with her eyes wide and a scream escaping her lips."Oh my goodness, Rolf, are you okay?" Ashley's voice trembled with concern as she rushed towards him, her eyes fixated on the blood now profusely flowing from Rolf's wounded right arm.Chaos ensued as panic gripped the room, with everyone else in the gang reacting to Rolf's sudden injury. Everyone, that is, except Thorian, whose gaze burned with an intensity that surpassed mere anger. His eyes remained fixed on the man who had pulled the trigger."Are you okay, Rolf?" The gang members, in various states of distress, kept bombarding Rolf with questions about his injured arm. Yet, Thorian, his claws now unsheathed, stood there, ready to unleash his fury upon the assailants.Amidst the commotion, Rolf notice
Panic surged through the group as they witnessed Nash's pained reaction and the approaching group of menacing men. The sudden turn of events had caught them completely off guard.Nash, gritting his teeth against the pain, managed to utter, "Watch out, guys!" But it was too late. The menacing men, cloaked in shadows, were already upon them.Lukas, always quick to assess the situation, barked orders. "Get ready, everyone! We need to defend ourselves!" His voice held a sense of urgency as he positioned himself to protect his friends.In the tense situation that had befallen them, the group found themselves on edge, everyone except Ashley. She maintained a calm demeanor, her mind racing to devise a plan that would allow them to escape while safeguarding their true identities."Guys, everyone, get in!" Ashley's voice rang out, her tone carrying a commanding authority. The rest of the group turned to look at her, somewhat startled by her sudden assertiveness. Without hesitation, they rushed
Weeks had passed since the fateful incident in the human realm, and the once-tight-knit group of friends found themselves drifting apart. Ashley and the guys hadn't spoken to each other since that day, and the tension in the air was palpable.In particular, things between Ashley and Emily were strained. Emily still refused to engage in conversation with Ashley, but a glimmer of hope remained as Emily would occasionally send greeting messages. These brief interactions served as a lifeline, a fragile connection to a friendship that had been severely tested.One day, Ashley was meandering through the bustling hallways of her school, lost in thought. Her mind was consumed by the newfound powers she had discovered in the human world. A small smile tugged at her lips as she examined her hand, turning it this way and that. The sensation of newfound power coursing through her veins was exhilarating.Suddenly, a tap on her shoulder snapped Ashley out of her reverie. She turned to find Alarina,
The room seemed to hold its collective breath as Thorian's ominous words hung in the air, his departure leaving behind a palpable tension. Rolf, still shaken by the sudden intensity of the confrontation, struggled to catch his breath.Wulfric, Nash, Lukas, and Draven exchanged glances, their eyes reflecting a mixture of surprise and concern. It was rare to witness such a heated exchange between Thorian and Rolf, especially in their close-knit group.Nash was the first to break the silence, his voice laden with a hint of uncertainty. "What just happened?" he asked, his gaze darting between Rolf and the spot where Thorian had exited.Rolf, still recovering from Thorian's grip, managed to find his voice. "I have no idea," he muttered, rubbing his neck where Thorian's fingers had briefly tightened.Lukas, the voice of reason in the group, spoke up with a thoughtful expression. "There's something going on with Thorian," he observed, his brow furrowing in concern. "He's been acting strangel
Ashley's Perspective (POV)The rush of emotions and sensations coursed through me as Thorian's strong hand firmly gripped my waist and lifted me up. In that moment, an uncontrollable blush painted my cheeks, a telltale sign of the undeniable attraction I had been trying so hard to deny.There was an undeniable fire that ignited within me whenever Thorian touched me, but I refused to acknowledge it. I had convinced myself that I wanted nothing to do with him. After all, I had heard countless stories of wolves finding happiness and an unbreakable connection with their mates. Initially, I believed that the connection I felt with Rolf was genuine, but now, being so close to Thorian, I couldn't help but admit that what I felt was entirely different, something I had been avoiding and denying.Could he be my mate? I quickly dismissed the notion. I refused to believe in the myths and legends surrounding wolf mates. It had to be all in my head.Thorian's voice interrupted my thoughts, snapping
As I found myself in the midst of Rolf, Draven, Lukas, Nash, and Wulfric, their curious expressions prompted a sense of embarrassment to wash over me. Hastily, I rose from my kneeling position and attempted to fix my hair, desperately trying to suppress the awkwardness of the situation."Uhmm, nothing," I uttered unconvincingly, hoping they wouldn't delve any deeper into the matter.Rolf, with a mischievous glint in his eyes, decided to probe further, "Okay, do you play?" His question was laced with amusement.Perplexed, I cast a glance at Rolf and the rest of the boys. "Play what?" I inquired, feeling utterly bewildered by Rolf's line of questioning.Lukas chimed in with a chuckle, "Basketball, you silly. Isn't that the reason you're at the basketball court?"In an effort to dispel the tension hanging in the air, which I mostly felt, I let out a nervous laugh and replied, "Of course, I play," even though it was far from the truth."Really? That's cool," Nash added, with the others no
Ashley's world was a blur as she drifted in and out of consciousness. The pain in her head pulsed like a relentless drumbeat, and her senses felt muddled. Slowly, she began to regain some clarity.Opening her eyes, Ashley found herself in an unfamiliar place. It was dimly lit, and the air was thick with an unsettling atmosphere. She realized she was sitting on a cold, hard floor, and her hands were tied together with a tight knot. Panic began to set in as the realization of her situation sank in."Thalassa,what's going on?" Ashley croaked, her voice shaky from both fear and the lingering effects of the blows to her head.Thalassa who had been standing nearby, turned to face Ashley. Her expression was cold and emotionless, sending a shiver down Ashley's spine. She held the stick she had used to strike Ashley earlier, and it was stained with something dark that Ashley didn't dare to contemplate."You shouldn't have come here," Thalassa said cryptically, her voice devoid of any warmth.A
Ashley's eyes widened as the transformation unfolded before her, revealing the wolves. She was taken aback by how swiftly they had shifted into their lupine forms. Alarina glanced at the girls standing beside her, and they exchanged nods of understanding before they, too, underwent their wolf transformation."Whoa," Ashley unconsciously blurted out, her amazement breaking the tense silence. Thalia shot her a glare, irritated by the interruption.The two opposing wolf packs faced each other, their growls vibrating through the room as they readied themselves for battle. Thalia, the puppeteer of this dark spectacle, addressed her gang with unwavering confidence. "May the best wolf win. I'm counting on you all. Don't let me down."With a single command, "Fight," from Thalia, the wolves charged at each other with ferocity, colliding in a flurry of teeth and fur. The room became a chaotic battleground as the wolves clashed, knocking each other down with savage force.Amid the chaos, Alarina