NOAH'S POV I stuffed my hands into my pockets as we strolled across the campus grounds, Penny still ranting about how hot Professor Rex was. “I mean, did you see the way his shirt hugged his arms when he rushed in? That man was made for sin,” she gushed, practically bouncing with excitement. Nathan rolled his eyes. “You need help.” Penny scoffed. “Coming from someone who once confessed to his lecturer on her last day here.” “That was a long time ago!” Nathan hissed, his ears turning red. “And I was drunk.” “Your first semester, actually,” Penny teased. Nathan groaned. “I thought that was supposed to be a secret.” “Yeah, which is why I didn’t post the video on the school blog.” Penny grinned mischievously. “Besides, there are no secrets in our little circle, except for Noah.” My head snapped up. “What? Me?” “Yeah, you.” Penny pointed at me. “We know you’re hiding something from us, but we’re not going to push until you’re ready to tell us.” I blinked, staring at them before q
NOAH'S POV I rushed through the hallways, dodging students as I made my way toward Professor Rex’s office. My heart pounded, but not from exhaustion—excitement fueled my every step. Just as I reached the corridor leading to his office, I spotted him ahead, walking with that same composed, intimidating aura, with students drooling from afar, since they're too scared to get close. "Professor Rex!" I called out. He paused but didn’t turn immediately. When he finally did, his golden-amber eyes locked onto mine with mild curiosity and something else. "You love chasing after me, don’t you?" he mused, his lips curling slightly. I barely stopped myself from running into him, catching my breath. "There’s going to be an investigation," I blurted out. "I found evidence!" I expected his face to light up with interest. Instead, he simply shrugged. "Okay." Okay? That’s it? "That’s all you have to say?" I questioned, stepping in front of him to block his way. He raised a brow. "Was I supp
NOAH’S POV The library smelled like old parchment and freshly brewed coffee from the student café just outside. Tall bookshelves stretched toward the ceiling, casting long shadows across the quiet space. The dim glow of antique-style lamps made it feel cozier than eerie. Nathan sat across from me, flipping through a book, though his eyes weren’t focused on the words. I noticed it immediately. He was staring. I frowned, shifting in my seat. "What?" Nathan blinked, as if I had caught him off guard. "Huh?" "You’re staring," I pointed out, tilting my head. "Is there something on my face?" His lips twitched into a smirk, and he reached forward, pretending to pluck something from my hair. "Yeah. There was… uh… something there. Got it." I narrowed my eyes. "You’re such a bad liar." He shrugged, still smirking, before glancing back at his book. I could feel his eyes flicker toward me again, though. Before I could tease him about it, Penny burst into the library, practically bouncing
NOAH'S POV Nathan and I walked side by side through the bustling hallway, our steps in sync as we approached our lockers. The usual hum of students filled the air—laughter, hurried conversations, the occasional locker slamming shut. But my mind was elsewhere. I was still mentally replaying last night’s disaster. Cooking had seemed like a solid plan at the time. But standing in a kitchen filled with smoke, Lucas screaming my name like I had personally betrayed him, and Gavin laughing so hard he nearly choked? Yeah. Not my finest moment. And worst of all, I didn't even got what I wanted. I sighed. “You know, in theory, cooking is just mixing ingredients and heating them up. Why is it so hard like rocket science?” Nathan chuckled beside me. “Because if you don’t know what you’re doing. You shouldn't have gone into that kitchen in the first place ” Before I could respond, a student rushed past, shoulder-bumping me hard enough to throw me off balance. I barely had time to register the
ARES' POV The night was alive, the scent of the forest filling my nostrils as I ran. My paws barely touched the ground as I chased the silver-furred she-wolf through the thick woods. She was fast, too fast. Every time I closed the distance, she would surge ahead again, her movements fluid, teasing, tempting. A deep, satisfied growl rumbled from my chest. I liked this game. She glanced back at me, her silver-grey eyes glinting with amusement under the moonlight before she sped up. Damn, she was breathtaking. I pushed harder, muscles burning, and finally, I caught her. My teeth gently grasped her fur, and she let out a soft whimper before going still beneath me. My heart thundered in my chest. We stayed like that, breathing hard, our warmth mingling in the cold night air. Then, suddenly, she pulled away. I let her go, watching as she turned, her silver tail swaying as she walked away. Wait. I shifted back into my human form, standing tall in the clearing, waiting for her to do t
ARES’ POV I pushed the door open with my foot, stepping into the guestroom with Noah still unconscious in my arms. The room was dimly lit, the faint glow from the bedside lamp casting soft shadows on the walls. I walked to the bed and carefully placed him down. For a moment, I just stood there, staring at him. Like I was trying to unravel him. Something about him was… off. I can feel it in my guts I’ve met thousands of people in my life, humans and wolves alike. I could read people easily. Tell who they were, what they wanted, their strengths, their weaknesses. But Noah? He was like an unsolved mystery. And I hated unsolved mysteries. There was no reason why a regular human, should have heard that growl. No reason why the beast didn’t devour him. And more importantly, no reason why I was this disturbed by him. I clenched my jaw. I will find out what you are, Noah Leister. Turning away, I grabbed his phone from my pocket. I scrolled through his contacts and found Penny and Nat
UNKNOWN POV The dim glow of fluorescent lights flickered across the sterile white walls of the laboratory. A constant hum of machines filled the air, blending with the bubbling of chemicals inside glass tubes. The faint scent of blood and burnt flesh clung to the air. Scents I had long since grown accustomed to. I stepped inside, my boots clicking against the tiled floor, and the moment my presence registered, everyone in the lab halted their work and bowed in respect. As they should. These fools owe their existence to me. My gaze swept across the lab, rows of containment chambers filled with restrained test subjects. Some twitched violently, their bodies still adjusting to the transformation, while others lay unnaturally still. I turned to the head scientist, my voice cold and demanding. “How are the experiments progressing? Are there still bad outcomes?” The man, a middle-aged researcher with wrinkled eyes, straightened his lab coat before answering. “The process is stabilizin
My eyes fluttered open to an unfamiliar ceiling. A slow, sinking feeling spread through my chest as I blinked, trying to adjust to my surroundings. The air smelled different, a mixture of mint and snow, something subtly cold. Not my room. Not anywhere I recognized. My heart picked up speed as I slowly sat up, scanning the dimly lit room. My stomach twisted as flashes of last night returned. The growl. The footprints. Then the beast. My breath hitched. I had seen it. Its massive form, those glowing, hungry eyes, like it wanted to devour me. I remembered the moment it attacked, the pain before I blacked out. But how am I alive? Instinctively, I touched my arms, my stomach, my legs, searching for wounds, for pain, for anything. But there was nothing. No scratches, no bruises, not even a dull ache. Was I dead? My heart pounded as the thought settled in. Maybe I had died in those woods. Maybe my body was lying somewhere, torn apart, and my brothers were out there searching for me. W
NOAH'S POVThe moment Professor Rex left, the heavy tension in the warehouse didn’t fade—it clung to the air like his intimidating scent: cold snow. My chest felt tight. The silence was suffocating, like the calm after a thunderstorm that somehow left more unease than peace.I glanced at the lifeless body sprawled on the ground, the man he’d killed without hesitation. My stomach churned a little. So ruthless… so precise. I shook my head slowly. Who the hell was this man? Professor? Or executioner?Turning to Penny, I slid my hands into my pockets, arching a brow. “What the hell was that guy talking about? Wolves, alphas, moon guardians—you all looked like you knew exactly what was going on, and I was just… standing there like a damn extra in my own movie.”Penny shifted uncomfortably, avoiding my eyes. “What else could he mean?” she said, forcing a chuckle. “The beasts… they transformed from wolves. You know, like actual wolves. An alpha is kind of like their king. Just like bees have
ARES’ POVI stared hard at Noah, my jaw clenched as his stormy-gray eyes locked with mine. What the hell was he doing here? What game was he playing this time?His mere presence was enough to stir a wildfire inside me. I didn't trust him—not one damn bit. Everything about him screamed deception. And yet, there was that strange pull again. That damned, persistent tug in my chest that wouldn't go away.Without thinking, I fast-sped toward him and slammed him against the wall, my hand wrapping around his throat with deadly intent."You've got some balls showing your face before me again, snitch." My fingers dug deeper into his skin, watching as his face began to pale.He didn’t fight back. That annoyed me more."I’ve told you..." he gasped, "...I’m not the snitch.""Really?" My voice was sharp, venomous. "Then maybe you'd like to explain how they knew we were coming?""I don’t... know... how," he choked out.My grip tightened. I was seconds away from snapping his neck when..."Okay, Prof
NOAH’S POVPenny stood in front of a steel machine, pouring a small amount of the eerie green liquid from the syringe into a glass tube. Her hands were steady, focused. I watched curiously, arms folded, while she placed the tube inside a machine. “What’s that going to do?” I asked, stepping closer.“The machine separates the compounds. Every chemical used in making this will be broken down,” Penny said, pressing a button. The machine came to life with a low hum. “Once we know what’s inside it, we might get a clue on what the liquid was meant for.”I nodded slowly. Smart. I hadn't even thought of that.Minutes passed in a tense silence, broken only by the soft whirring and clicking of the machine. My thoughts drifted to the vision I had seen, the strange look in their eyes, the obedience, like they were puppets.What kind of power could do that?A sharp beep echoed.We both moved toward the machine. Penny opened it carefully and leaned in. Three small vials emerged, each containing a
NOAH’S POV I stirred awake with a loud yawn, blinking against the soft golden rays spilling through the windshield. I stretched out instinctively, only to bump into the door with a dull thud. Right. I was still in the car. Rubbing the sleep from my eyes, I glanced out the window. We were on a narrow road, lined with tall trees on either side that filtered the sunlight into flickering patterns on the car’s dashboard. The whole place looked like something out of a fantasy movie. I frowned and turned to Penny, who was still comfortably seated, humming along to some soft indie song playing from the speakers. “What the heck, Penny? Where exactly are we going?” She gave me a lazy side-eye, smirking like she'd been waiting for that question. “Oh, sweetheart, you're finally awake.” “I’ve been awake for like two seconds and I’m already regretting agreeing to this mystery trip,” I muttered, pushing back the strands of hair that had fallen over my face. “We’ve been riding for what? Three
NOAH’S POV I burst into the lecture hall, panting heavily, my hands on my knees as I tried to catch my breath. Damn it. Running from the park all the way here wasn’t just some warm-up exercise. It felt like I had just completed a goddamn marathon. Lucas had left early, taking the car with him, and I didn't felt like taking my bike, so I had no choice but to take a cab. Of course, the morning traffic decided to screw me over, that I regretted my decision of not taking my bike, and I ended up sprinting the last stretch. I quickly scanned the lecture hall, my eyes searching for familiar faces. Penny’s vibrant brown hair caught my attention as she waved enthusiastically. I flashed her a grin and sauntered over, blowing kisses at the girls who were giggling and whispering as I passed. If I had to keep up this “guy” act, I might as well perfect the charm. I plopped down in the empty seat beside Penny and immediately noticed something,or rather, someone was missing. "Where's Nat?" I aske
NOAH'S POV The first thing I noticed when I opened my eyes was the faint glow of the bedside lamp, casting soft shadows around my room. I inhaled deeply, my muscles aching as I shifted. The scent in the air was familiar—home. My room. Lucas must have came for me. I sighed, rubbing my temples as memories from earlier flooded back. Professor Rex… He left me there. Just walked away as if I meant nothing. His lack of trust stung me more than I cared to admit. I had trusted him, even if just a little. I didn't for once doubted him. Never again. If he wasn’t going to trust me, I’d make him. I would prove to him that I wasn’t some clueless fool, that would betrayed him. But that meant I had to work on the evidence I have alone. A loud boom of thunder shook the room, making me jolt upright. My chest tightened instinctively, my breath hitching. The storm was still raging outside. Damn it. I glanced at the clock, it's still past midnight. Where are Lucas and Gavin? For a moment, panic s
ARES’ POV The storm raged outside, matching the fury burning inside him. His hands gripped the steering wheel tightly, his knuckles white with pressure. His mind replayed everything that had happened at the warehouse—the betrayal, the emptiness, the undeniable proof that someone had snitched. And the only people who knew about that place were Noah and Jason. Jason was his Beta, his brother in arms. Jason would never betray him. Which left only one person, Noah. A snarl ripped from Ares’ throat as he sped through the wet streets. How could he have been so blind? The signs were all there—the strange aura around Noah, the unnatural way he had survived the attacks, the coincidences that kept piling up. He had ignored his instincts, pushed aside his suspicions, all because of some unexplainable pull he felt toward that boy. That traitor. His jaw clenched as he turned the car around, his golden eyes flashing dangerously. He wasn’t done yet. If Noah thought he could play him for a foo
NOAH'S POV The warehouse stood in eerie silence before us, its rusted exterior blending into the surrounding darkness. The air was thick with tension, just like the when we came that day. Every nerve in my body on high alert. Professor Rex and I had come prepared, tools in hand, ready to force our way inside if necessary. But as professor Rex reached for the door, it swung open without resistance. I froze. It wasn’t locked. But it was before. He turned to me, his amber eyes narrowing. “ something is not right.” A cold shiver ran down my spine. They knew we were coming. He pushed the door open, stepping in first, his movements cautious yet firm. I followed closely, my heart pounding in my chest. The inside was dark, save for the faint glow of the moon filtering through the broken windows. But the moment we stepped inside, dread settled deep in my stomach. The place was empty. Completely abandoned. Like whatever. Or whoever, had been here had vanished just before we arrived.
NOAH'S POV "Run, Noah. Run. Don’t look back." The voice in my head was urgent, desperate. I didn’t recognize it, but I obeyed without question. I ran. My legs moved before I could think, my breath coming in ragged gasps as I pushed forward. The forest was endless, the thick trees casting ominous shadows beneath the pale glow of the moon. My lungs burned, my legs ached, my heart pounded like a drum inside my chest, but I didn’t dare stop. Not with the thundering sound of paws chasing behind me. They were hunting me. But why? A sharp gust of wind howled through the trees, carrying with it a deep, guttural growl that sent chills down my spine. My pulse roared in my ears. They were close. Too close. Branches snapped beneath my feet as I dodged between towering trunks, trying to escape. Panic clawed at my chest, threatening to choke me. I didn't know where I was running to, just that I had to get away. Then, silence. The heavy footsteps behind me stopped. I staggered to a halt,