~Aida~
I’ve been running and hiding. I don’t know where I’m going or what I’m doing, but I had to listen to the voice. I had to follow what it said; a desire stirred in me that I couldn’t ignore.
This voice wasn’t the same as the one before. The voice was different, sounded different. I don’t even know where the other voice came from. I just remember that when I first heard it, I freaked out because I knew it wasn’t Hazel, my wolf. Once that other voice came in, I no longer heard from Hazel. It’s almost like Hazel was pushed out to make room. I could still feel my wolf but couldn’t communicate with her anymore.
Not long after being captured and sent to that hospital, I no longer heard the voice. I kept calling out to it, but I never got an answer. I didn’t hear from Hazel either, and I was so lonely. I know that Adela came every day to talk to me, but I was so down that I couldn’t focus; I didn’t hear her.
I do remember talking to her once. I had been taking meds at the hospital, and I guess things cleared up some. I hadn’t heard from Hazel or the other voice, so I kept thinking about my sister. I missed her so damn much. My twin and I have always been together our entire lives. Being without her is unnatural. It felt good to see her and to speak to her.
My mind kept going to all of the things that I’d done over the last few weeks. I was shocked and appalled. I know that I’ve always loved Lincoln, but I never considered kidnapping him. I never wanted to hurt anyone, not even Portia. The idea of hurting Portia wasn’t even my idea. Adela decided we should attack her to get her to leave the twins and return to school.
That voice, that damn voice, took over all of my senses. I swear I couldn’t think separately from that voice. Every idea I had, everything I did, was due to that voice. I didn’t even know where the voice came from, but I felt protected by that voice in my head. It was a different feeling than I had with Hazel. I felt invincible, like I couldn’t be touched. I was beyond devastated when the voice abruptly disappeared.
A few nights before I left, I heard a voice in my head, but it wasn’t Hazel or the voice from before. It was a new voice that sent chills through my body. Not the type of chills you get when you’re scared, but the kind that stirs every nerve in your body and makes you long for something. I truly long for something but don’t know what it is.
This new voice is deep, rich, and laced with love and care. I feel warmth when I hear this voice, and I don’t know why. The voice told me that I needed to run. I needed to break free; if I did, I would soon be united with the thing I long for.
I don’t know why, but I have a burning need. There is a desire deep down inside that I can’t ignore. I need it so badly; my body and soul feel lost. I just don’t know what that is. I don’t know what I’m looking for, but I know the voice will show me the way.
It was pretty easy to escape, and I did so without hurting anyone. I told the voice that I didn’t want to hurt anyone. I didn’t want to hurt anyone before; I just wanted Lincoln to myself. I never want to hurt anyone, and the voice respects that.
We waited until the middle of the night when there was a change in the guards. There is a time of five minutes where there is bare-bones observation because the shifts are changing. The voice directed me at each turn. I was able to walk out of the room when told, and strangely enough, the door opened right up. I know we get locked in daily, so I didn’t understand what happened, but I didn’t question it.
I went down the halls when told and didn’t encounter any resistance. I changed my clothes when told, and a set of maintenance uniforms was available, along with a keycard. I used the card to get in and out of the rest of the doors until I made it outside. I was told to stop about 1,000 yards from the hospital, where a stack of clothes and scent block spray was waiting. I changed and sprayed myself before taking off through the woods. I’ve been running and hiding ever since.
I have no idea what direction I’m going in because the voice doesn’t stay with me. The voice comes in here and there but isn’t consistent. Many times, I try to reach out to the voice, but I get no response. The first few times, I was scared and considered returning to the hospital. A feeling would wash over me; that burning desire would hit me, and I knew I had to keep going.
I haven’t heard the voice for a while now, but I continue my journey. I need to see it through to the end. I hope my sister is okay, but I can’t worry about that now. I have to get to my destination, wherever that may be. Maybe Lincoln is waiting there for me.
~Unknown~
I watch her as she runs through the woods. I wish I could have gone to get her, but I’m bound here. I can’t leave this land; I can’t leave this realm. Well, not yet, anyway. Some would say that’s what I get for all the things I’ve done in my past, but I’m afraid I have to disagree. Some things were necessary for survival. Yes, some people were hurt, but that’s how life goes. There will always be collateral damage.
I sit up in my chair and lean over, tapping my nails on the orb in front of me. The minute I saw her, I knew…….I just knew. I would know her anywhere and at any time, even in death. She is my heart and love, and I must have her. I’ve been trying to get to her for months, and I don’t think I’ve ever been closer. “Soon, my love. Very, very soon, you will be mine.”
~Lynn~I walk up the stairs, stopping outside of the Alpha’s office. I peek in, but the office is empty. I move next door and peek into the Luna office, only to find it empty. I’m not surprised the rooms are empty, but now I have to figure out where everyone is. “Beta?” I turn and notice a warrior behind me. I nod and wait for them to continue. “There was a call for you earlier. I took a message.” He hands me a piece of paper which I take and send him on his way.I abandon my plan to find my bestie and Alphas and make my way to my own office. I sit at my desk and dial the number from the paper, placing the call on speaker. I shuffle through some folders that were left on my desk. I love being Beta, but paperwork sucks! I didn’t even like doing assignments in school. If it hadn’t been for Tia pushing me, I might not have even graduated, if I’m being honest. “Gold Heart Pack. You’ve reached the castle. How can I direct your call?”Shit! The Gold Heart Pack……they are the royalty pack for
~Nikki~Well, that went about as expected. I have to say, though, they took it better than I figured they would. How else should someone react when told their tormentor has escaped from the hospital and no one can find her?I expected Lincoln to tear stuff up, and I was mentally planning how I would clean our place after his outburst. Gladly, it isn’t needed, but I should file it away as a just in case. Paul has no real skin in this game, but his anger and frustration are because his loved ones are dealing with a ball of mess.Paul squeezes my knee, and I turn to look at him. Are you okay?Uh, I guess so. I mean, how ‘okay’ can I be? My daughter is on the loose right now. I’m her mother and worried about her safety, yet I know that she’s dangerous and probably means my family harm. How twisted is that?Babe, it’s okay to feel for your daughter…..for both of your daughters. That doesn’t make you a bad person. I’m here; lean on me if you need to. I smile and pat Paul’s hand. This is an
~Devonte~I zip my duffle bag up and carry it out of the room. The transport will be here soon with the prisoner we will be in charge of. Once they get here, we will head over to Emerald Lake pack. I’ve never been to that pack, but I haven’t heard anything bad about it.I wonder if our mate is there, and I hope she isn’t. My brother and I are identical twins and will share a mate. I worry about that because we are two very different people. I can’t imagine what type of she-wolf would be enough for both of us.I pound on my brother’s door as I walk past it. I’m sure he’s still asleep. He has no sense of timing or rules, or etiquette. It amazes me that we are two halves of a whole because we are polar opposites much of the time. I learned long ago to focus on what I need to do and not worry about what my brother is and isn’t doing.The elevator is empty, and I’m glad about that. I hate running across the women of this pack because they are relentless and shameless. They won’t hesitate t
~Adela~Time passes by me, and I’m just floating along. The torture continued nonstop, and I floated out of my body in an attempt to remove myself from it. I know it makes sense to question me since my twin sister is missing, but it wasn’t hard to see that I had nothing to do with her disappearance. I think they continued the torture just because I’m a convicted criminal.I was thrown in a transport van and arrived at the castle, only to be transported again. I have no idea where we are going, and I don’t really care. Maybe we will make our way to the top of a mountain so they can push me over a cliff. Perhaps they will take me back to the cells, and I can be left alone in prison.The scenery flashed by me, but I didn’t see anything. I’m looking out the window but not focused on what’s out there. I’m actually apprehensive about my sister. I don’t know if she’s okay, hurt, or even alive. I can’t feel her, but I stopped feeling her shortly after our sister returned home, and all of this
~Lynn~How is it that I got through this meeting without everyone being able to smell me? I spent the entire time fighting my arousal and my wolf. Roxie was ready to break free and claim her mates immediately. I’m still trying to wrap my head around the fact that I have two mates. Who would have thunk it?I plop back in the armchair and throw my head back. This is such a mess, and I have no idea what to do. “HELLO?! Lynn?! What is going on with you?” I shake my head a bit and look at Tia.“I, uh, I……” I turn my head to the side before turning back. “What’s it like?”“What do you mean?”“You have two mates. Wha…..what’s it like?” Tia looks at me like I’m from another planet. Slowly, a smile starts to grow on her face, and she starts to chuckle.“Oh, shit! Are those two juicy men your mates?!” I roll my eyes but don’t answer. “They are, aren’t they? You have twin mates!” As giddy as Tia is, I’m sullen. “Uh, why am I the only one ecstatic about this? I know you always wanted to find your
~Third Person~Lynn grabs the back of Vonte’s neck, pushing her tongue further into his mouth. She uses her tongue to explore every inch, causing Vonte to moan. His hands travel from her behind, up her back, then around the front to frame her face.Vonte walks Lynn backward until the back of her knees hit the edge of the bed. Lynn quickly spins them around and pushes Vonte onto the bed. Vonte sits up higher on the bed, leaning on his elbows. “I hope that wasn’t too rough for you,” Vonte smirks at her.“I can take anything you can dish out, believe that.” Lynn smiles and lifts her t-shirt over her head, tossing it on the floor. She lets her hands glide down her body, caressing her breasts. Vonte licks his lips, watching how her hands move. When Lynn’s hands reach the waistband of her jeans, she slowly unbuttons them. Lynn pushes her jeans down her hips slowly, causing Vonte to groan.He sits up on the bed and reaches out in an attempt to touch her, but Lynn slaps his hands down, and he
~Lynn~Is this what afterglow is? I really didn’t think it was a thing. I feel beyond content being in my mate’s arms, but something is missing. I feel like my heart isn’t completely full, and I know why that is. Uh, I hate to interrupt anything, but we are waiting for you. And have you, maybe, seen Vonte? Tia giggles as she cuts the mindlink.I turn to face Vonte. His eyes are closed, but he looks at peace. I pull my head back slightly so I can really take a look at him. He has his right eyebrow pierced, and I can see that he may have had a nose ring at one point in life. Both of his ears are pierced, and he wears diamond studs in each ear. He has a very masculine face, a strong, blocked jaw, and very rough features. He has a light scruff on his face, making me wonder what a full beard would look like on him. He has shoulder-length dreads, which I helped remove from their perfect braid. The tips are dyed a blonde color. He has full, thick lips and long eyelashes. I can feel my body h
~Devonte~I’m sure we were released so we could talk. I guess I must have been more obvious than I wanted to be. I was trying to keep my disgust to myself with the plan to lay into my brother privately.I hurry downstairs and make a beeline for the front door. As I walk through, I see she-wolves looking at me. Some whisper to their friends, and others look at me seductively. I have no time for any of them.The closer I get to the door, the more angry I feel. I yank the door open, hearing it crash against the wall. I walk outside and step down the porch steps. I start to pace back and forth on the grass. I can feel my brother getting closer to me. He was walking behind me, and I wasn’t sure he would follow me.The minute I feel his presence behind me, I turn and slam my fist into his face. Vonte stumbles back and holds the palace where my fist made contact. Vonte drops his hand and growls toward me. I get in a fighting stance, silently begging him to come for me. “What the fuck, ‘Te?!