As the morning sun rose, the birds chirped their morning song, signaling that the crisp, freezing winter was ending and spring was waking up. It had been two months since the battle of clans, with the pack busy repairing the town and healing its injured. Moriko sat outside on the porch in his white cat form, staring at the field that once held a great battle.I sat beside him, scratching behind his ear like an old habit, earning a purr from him. We sat silently for a moment, gazing at the peaceful morning sunrise. In the corner of my eye, I could still make out the black patch of ash that was Morana. It never lifted from the earth, like a scar.“Where will you go next?” I asked to break the silence.“I must return home to the Ostyn Clan headquarters. There is much to do and arrange now that the power has shifted to a new priestess, and the curse has broken. I am needed there to protect your mother.” Moriko had sadness in his voice; he had walked beside my grandmother for decades, ands
“Wait, what? Why?” With her now being a werewolf, we had discussed her staying here with the pack and her mate.“It won’t be long. I’ll be gone and back again within the month. I just need to settle everything with school and pack my things from my apartment to move here. Plus, I’d like to give my dad a heads-up. He’s been texting me worried since I haven’t gone to see him recently.” Sera’s dad was the only family she had left. Her mom had died giving birth to her, leaving her dad to raise her solo. I nodded my agreement.“I’m going with her,” Reed announced; I had expected him to want to go with her. Theron came and sat by my side, taking my hand in his while swirling his thumb inside my palm. I leaned into his warmth, laying my head against his shoulder."Are you sure you’re up for it, Reed?" Theron eyed his friend. I looked up at him. My expression must have shown the confusion I felt because Theron smiled before explaining.“With the Desert pack going silent with no word, I’m worr
The light of the day as it cascaded through the cave made her head pound more. She hated the sight. Spring was her least favorite season. All full of flowers and sunshine; it made her sick. Sitting on the cold, damp earth at least helped her find her bearings. She was still gathering her strength and her senses from when she teleported. It was a gamble; she had never done it before. She was only taught the spell in case she ever needed it in dire circumstances. Well, her daughter betraying her felt like a damn dire circumstance, one she would rectify once her strength came back to her. That girl was foolish to side with the weaker of her two sides. Her fathers blood would never overcome her Raven powers. Her daughters father... Zander. The name alone caused more pain in her chest than she felt like considering at the moment. She didn't even know she could feel such emotions anymore. Not since the first summoning all those years ago. Even her own mother's death didn't hurt quite like t
As the first snowflake settled, it whispered secrets of a winter tale waiting to unfold. First snowfalls usually come lightly to Sequim. The snow is soft as it glides down towards the cold earth. This year, however, it came in a blizzard. Snow dropped like an anvil, with ice forming instantaneously along the roads and trails. The wind blew so hard that the forest wolf patrol on duty had to seek shelter. They couldn’t see two feet before them, even with their werewolf eyesight. Thinking no one would be out in this storm, they hunkered down in the small town, warming themselves by their fires and watching movies to pass the time. They didn’t expect a young witch secretly making her way through the trees towards an old house.She’d never been to this town so she wasn’t sure of its whereabouts, she only knew what she was told by the one who sent her. Carrying the device that would change her fate and two rival packs, she slowly crept through the foot of snow that had already settled on th
Kamari As I ran through the dense, unknown forest, I moved as fast I could, everything blurring around me, but all in slow motion. It felt as if I could run at this speed for hours. The forest was unknown to me and yet familiar at the same time. I’ve had this dream many times in the past couple of months. It was night, but oddly, I could see as if it was the middle of the day. And just as before, I felt them on me before I saw them. The set of glowing, deep crimson eyes ran beside me in the forest. The eyes weren’t human; they were animalistic with a predatory edge. I felt as if they could see right into the deepest parts of me. I wasn’t afraid though; somehow, I knew whatever held those eyes was not there to harm me. But just like every time I had this dream, as I ran closer to the predator beside me, dodging trees and jumping over rocks, right as I was about to see who or what held those eyes, I woke up. Feeling a bump in the road knocked me out of my sleep, opening my eyes to the
KamariWhen my alarm went off Tuesday morning, it took a minute for me to remember where I was. Even though I dusted the day earlier, the distinct smell of the old house filled my nose as I wiped the sleep from my eyes. I made a mental note to get some air freshener and heavy cleaning materials to clean the place throughout the week. I looked at the clock to see it was 7:15, and I jumped out of bed, realizing I had hit snooze on my alarm. I had to leave to make it to my 8 am class on time in 15 minutes.Thankfully, I had set out clothes for the morning last night, so I quickly dressed in my favorite pair of workout leggings. I was petite but had muscular legs from dancing for so many years, and I loved how these showed my curves; they were comfortable yet kinda sexy. I never got dressed up for boys; I thought it was unnecessary. It was more for me to feel good in my clothes. The fitted leggings were as far as I went, though, as I decided on a comfy band tee and a hoodie to counter the
ReedWhen Theron, our upcoming Alpha of the Phantom Moon pack, told the warriors of the pack a new family was moving into town we all went on high alert. It was strange because it was the same week he and his father, Alpha Zane, would be out for the week at a last minute mandatory meeting called by the elders. Outsiders don’t move to Sequim. Only pack members are allowed to live here.I must admit, though, I didn’t expect what I saw when the new girl ran into me this morning. I received the assignment to wake up early and watch when the new girl showed up to get a read on her. I was in line to become the new Delta, replacing my father Norrik’s position when Theron took the throne as Alpha next year, so I was left in charge while they were all gone.I won’t lie; I wasn’t happy about this assignment. One thing I hate most are early mornings, so I couldn’t be bothered to get dressed when I woke up this morning. I was supposed to be there before the new girls’ first class at 8 am, but who
KamariAfter the teacher walked into class, I could tell who the natural leader was. Her black leotard and tights silhouetted her long muscular legs and toned upper body. She was wearing her hair in a tight bun, showing off her high cheekbones and dark brown eyes that bore into you. I learned Ms. Swan is a no-nonsense type of teacher who expects a lot from her students, just like I like it. Everyone fell in line the moment she stepped into class, including Miss Perfect, whose name I found out was Olivia, by the teacher’s praise for how well she did in class.I’ve always been naturally athletic; sports and dance came easily as if my body was made to move freely and fiercely, but... this class was no joke. By the end of class, I was sweating and panting like it had been my first day of dance when I was 11. All the other girls seemed to move smoothly and gracefully, running through drill after drill as if they were warming up. I knew after class if I was going to keep up, I’d have to wor