As I walked across the stage as my name was being announced, I felt butterflies in my stomach. This was new too me. I never got truly nervous when I performed but this was different. I was showcasing my body as if it was a talent.
There were nineteen other beauty pageant contestants besides me and every one of them were not only beautiful, but it was plain as the nose on the announcer’s face that each one of them were determined to win.
After the stroll around the stage flashing smiles and waves, we were sent backstage to change into the evening gowns. The one that Elijah and the stylist--who’s names I learned later was Tessa—agreed upon a jaded green floor length gown with a corset bodies.
Curse them both for picking this dress, how do women breathe in this thing? The dress used cords instead of strings to cinch my chest and waist tightly into the dress. The gown at my pelvis bunched at the bottom of the corset before cascading down t
Sally told me that the success and buzz I created at the pageant led to two script offers. I was excited to hear that the pageant did pave the wave for not only two new roles for myself but also to build my fanbase. It had me thinking how big I could have been it I had never left the human world.I asked Sally to explain the roles in getter detail, however she could only give me the premise and general idea of both roles. One was a female guest on a big hit series, Sally speculated that it could lead to a reoccurring role in the future. The other was a supporting actress role in a small budget movie.I told them that I wanted to look over both scripts before making my decision. This was the first time I got a look at the full script for a film. Elijah had pulled some strings to get the full script in my hands.He had given both to me in his office away from prying eyes. No one besides myself and Elijah knew about the full scripts, and I wanted to keep it that wa
Elijah’s POVI looked over the new faces that had been added to our roster. A lot of the pretty faces that the competition had brought made it clear they wanted to be models or designated for commercials. Which was fine by me, not everyone had the potential that Ava brought.Or even Lily for that matter.I had not seen either girl in the studio since both got roles for their debuts. I had given actresses such as Ava and Lily freedom in certain aspects, but I could see that the pettiness in some of the actors needed to be reined in.Before my thoughts could go any further, I heard a knock at my office door. “Enter.” I said. I truly missed my wolf senses during this time.With my heightened senses I would be able to know who was at my door and whether or not I wanted them in my presence or not. Other than my assistant and Grayson I was not really in the mood to had petty squabbles between actors.When I looked up, I saw none
As Elijah looked at the pictures in front of him, he tried his best to piece everything together with the little information that was in front of him. While he did agree to give Ava a new identity and background; he could not stop him self from trying to find the gaps in her past. He did not extinguish the search for what happened to Ava for the decade that she had been missing.How did a young child star just go missing for ten years and no one report it? Elijah thought as he looked through old newspaper articles on his desktop.Everything about this was as clean as a cut.Even with all my connections I should be able to find something more about Ava’s disappearance. Elijah thought as he leaned back into his desk chair. Grayson had warned him not to obsess over this situation, but Elijah could not help it.Looking at all her pictures and headlines when she was a young child she could not have been more than nine or ten years old when she was discovered. She had been in and out of sm
Ava’s PovI kept to myself for the next days. I knew I should have apologize to Elijah but every time he was around me I wanted to scream. He was a bastard, every day he reminded me of my mate, Jacob.I looked down at my food in disgust. I had lost what little appetite that I had thinking about that cheating traitor. After I left Elijah’s office I tried to talk with Tide but I felt a jolt of energy when I did.She had not been in contact with me for weeks and I was worried. But that energy that flowed through me terrified me. It was unlike anything that I had ever felt.Was there another wolf around here? I stopped my thoughts before my paranoia got a hold me. If I kept thinking that someone was out to get me I would be a nervous wreck.I felt my phone buzz, when I looked down I saw a message from Sally.[SMS from: Sally 👓] I have some good news and bad news for you. Which first?Ever since I been signed to Moon Entertainment, I was given a phone with multiple contacts. I hardly ever
“ I love you, Jacob.” I screamed as he began to walk away from me. “I don’t love you anymore Ava. I am sorry.” A shadow said as he walked away from my grasp. He walked over to another and gave her a kiss right on her lips in front of me. “Why? Why are you doing this?” I began to cry clenching my stomach. “Don;t you get it, half-breed. No one will even want someone like you.” The shadow screamed as it appeared in front of me. It grabbed onto my throat and began to squeeze. “You do not belong here. Not with a pack. NOT with the humans.” The female yelled as Jacob’s grasp grew tighter. “You do not deserve to keep breathing.” Jacob said as he brought both hands to my neck and his grasp tighten. Even clawing at his forearms he would not let go. He was trying to kill me. He wanted to get rid of me. This is why I left the otherworld. I let out a scream as I jolted up from my nightmare. Sweat stuck to my skin and mu night clothes. I had been tossing and turning the entire might .It wa
ElijahSally had reported to me early this morning about her client: Ava. She was becoming a problem child this was proven by the events that followed after our argument. But I knew I could not let Sally or anyone else know about my suspicions about Ava and her behavior.“Good morning, Mr. Connery.”“Miss. Grant, how have things been going?”“Going that is for sure. I do not know if you are aware but Ava has been acting strangely these last few days.”Sally was showing growing concern not only for Ava’s health but also for the company. It was one of the reasons why she was assigned to Ava.“Are we not sure its not due to lack of sleep or stress? The nervous of am actor are not always stable when there is a lot of pressure on them.”“I would of chalked it up as stress or nerves, if she had not practically scream at me a few days ago.”“Ava screamed at you?” I straighten myself at tis statement. True Ava was a free spirit or as Grayson put it a spitfire she did not seem like the time to
AvaOnly me. Only I could be the werewolf to fall asleep with her boss. But to top it off my boss is the Alpha of one of the harshest packs in the country.I thought the leader of the deadliest pack was sexy….I groaned as I came to that realization.The shoot was postponed for a few days given the need to relocate. Something in the mass email about needing a better light than what the studio was providing.While I was a little upset about not being on set, I was energize to go to my lessons and ask for pointers from my instructors.Secretly I was hoping to avoid Elijah altogether. After seeing his tattoo and finding out his secret I doubt I would be able to look him in the eyes again.Suddenly I felt something slam into my shoulder and slam my against the wall in the hall. I looked behind me to see none other than Lily.“Sorry I must have mistook you for the trash that you are.” Lily said with a grin.I walked over to her a slammed my palm into her shoulder. “What the fuck is your pro
ElijahI knew something was a miss when I woke up to find Ava gone from my office. I chalked it up to not wanting anyone to walk in on an actress and her boss in a compromising position.Then I received a CC’ed email from Sally. It stated that she was requesting Ava to attend lessons and classes via online so as not to conflict her schedule with the series. I knew that Ava would be avoiding me, which was just find with me.I needed to figure out what we were myself. I crosses the line with her that I swore I would never cross with anyone in this industry, but there was something different about Ava. Aside from the gaps in her past, there was a magnetic pull between she and I.I heard a humming sound on my desk. Looking over I saw my phone vibrating in distress. Normally I would let it ring and have the caller leave me a voice message, but I needed a distraction at the moment.The caller ID flashed Grayson’ name. I answe
(Ava’s POV)I took a deep breath as I turned to see the Twins Tiene and Ash extend their hands out to me. I tried to holding my laughter in as I saw them wearing suits and ties. I had been so use to cut shirts and damaged jeans I had hardly recognized their clean shaven attire. “We know that Alpha Elijah cannot escort you inside but,” Ash started the conversation.“Hopefully the two of us can be half the man that our Alpha is,” Tiene finished.“May you gentlemen escort me inside,” I asked as I took both of their forearms and smiled at Elijah. While I was upset that he would not be with me during my speech I was glad I had so much support around me. On both sides. I did not look back at we headed towards the building I remembered what Elijah told me before we left the manor. “When we get there whatever you do: Do not look back. It is a sign of weakness.” I could feel Elijah’s eyes on me as the twins lead me into the building. The twins opened the door for me and we walked inside.
(Elijah’s POV)I woke up to find my mate in my arms. I leaned into her body to make sure it was not a dream. The scent of cinnamon and vanilla filled my nostrils. It had been three days since we took down all of the bases of the Syndicate. However there were still reports of humans trying to form groups to assault werewolves or people that they believed were werewolves. I was optimistic that we could put an end to this. I rose out of bed and took a deep breath as I got dressed. I pulled out a black suit with a blue shirt and black tie. Today was the day that we had been waiting for. I received word that the high commanding officers of the humans were looking to bring me in for questioning. Word was spreading that a faction of wolves had lead an attack on a militia that was eradicating humans. Since Ava and I were known to the public as werewolves naturally they would suspect us first.Good luck proving it. My wolf scoffed and laughed as he laid down and covered his body with his t
(Elijah’s POV)I am sorry Ava.As much as I wanted to have my mate help me lead the charge it would be a danger to her. I did not want to risk the plan because I was blinded by my need to have my mate at my side. Alpha we are in position from the north part of the stronghold. I heard Grayson mindlink with me. Grayson was at the rear of the charge with Doni as we began stormed the last front of the Syndicate’s threshold.It looks like most of the humans that have occupied this base do not have strong enough supplies or weapons to put up much of a fight. Doni was overly confident about the situation but I made sure that all of the soldiers on my end waited for my signal. Area 12; it was the last Syndicate base in the human realm. We found out that there were at least seven in the human world and five in the werewolf realm. Many of the other Alphas that could not leave their territory had informed me that others were leading the attack on the based in the werewolf realm. This incre
(Ava’s POV)As I wake up for my stupor I realized a few things. I could sense that another witch was in the territory or at least she was. I knew it had to be my master Shanti given the power trail that she left. At least they have support. I thought as I craned my shoulders and neck. As I sat up I noticed that Shanti had also put up a barrier to prevent me from leaving the house. Apparently my mate does not trust me to stay put. He was right, I would have bolted the first chance I got. Then I noticed I could not get a scent from my mate. I let out a frustrated groan. They went out of their way to make sure I would stay out of the fight. While I am upset with Elijah I know that in order for the plan to work I have to stay out of sight. I dont like it nor do I agree with it but I have to follow my mate’s command. I make my way to the kitchen to get a glass of water and check on the hounds. Since the attack on them we have been monitoring them to make sure their are no lingering
(Elijah’s POV)Despite the blockade between the worlds, the closing portals and the round the clock surveillance on my property I was able to bypast all of that and get the information needed. I did not want to tire my mate out but her ability to open portals at any given moment was a blessing from the Moon Goddess. With her will and determination we were able to contact and summon at least 3 hundred able body soldiers. She opened portals to several safe houses that I bought before Ava came to the mortal realm. Even though I was not prepping for a doomsday I did want to prepare just in case there was a huge number of werewolves that want to transfer to the human realm whether for temporary visit or permanent. With permission from the Alpha that wanted to stay behind I was in command several packs to storm Syndicate threshold.“We have everything needed to take on each stronghold. With Ava’s help every pack is close in position to attack on your command,” Lewis said as he looked ov
(Ava’s POV)As I looked at the ceiling I could not help but get upset. Sleep eluded me constantly. Since the children were born I was use to getting up a few times during the night or sleeping in the nursery with them. However I was still able to get sleep. I shifted tossed and turned the entire night. Even with Elijah holding me half the night before he fell into slumber I could not get to sleep. I could feel Elijah’s warmth and power surround me and keep me safe throughout out the night, but it was not enough to lull me to sleep. The image of the werewolf being shot still haunted my thoughts. Seeing the poor fellow werewolf being forced into transforming and then being slaughtered because of it turned my stomach. That could have been me, if Elijah and Grayson had not protected me. The Syndicate laced the award with something that caused my transformation. I almost rampaged the city and if anything got worse I would have been killed. After the new release the video was circulatin
(Ava’s POV)You have a plan,” I ask unsure about the situation. After showering with Elijah I felt a sense of calmness around me. It made me realize that I had been walking on pins and needles in my past relationship. “I have a plan to take down the Syndicate, get you back into the world as a beacon of survival and hope,” Elijah said as he passed a mug of coffee to me. Grayson stood at the oven fixing breakfast for the lot of us. Hearing my stomach I could not remember the last time I ate anything…or kept anything down. My nerves were all over the place. “So what is your plan Alpha,” Grayson said with his back still turned to us. “My plan is of course to find out were all of there hideouts are in the human wprld. Thye must be relying on humans to fortitfy themselves here. I ant to hit ech one before we move to anything critical to the plan.”“Which is,” I asked eagerly.“You,” Elijah said before taking a sip of coffee.“Me! Why me,” I felt like a weigh was going to slam into me a
(Elijah’s POV)Waking up I could hear the television, I look over and see the side of the bed that usually occupied by my mate is empty. I could not tell you how long its been since she slept next to me. Not that I blame her, with the world finding out that she is werewolf and forcefully transforming in front of the world would deter anyone’s spirit. I can feel my wolf licking on wounds both the physical and emotional. I try to shake everything off but I am still healing from the gun fire assault that Grayson and I protected Ava from. What kind of mate would I be if I let humans harm Ava.As I roll out of bed my hand automatically reaches for my cellphone. It is the only link that I have between the humans and my king. I unlock my phone and listen to my voicemails first. I don’t recognize this number but if it had my contact information it had to be important. I press play and I cannot believe what I am hearing:Good evening Mr. Elijah Connery. This is the representative for Troy O
(Ava’s POV)“YOU WON! AVA YOU WON THE AWARD!”Everything seemed like a fantasy. A dream that I had hoped for since I was a little girl.“I cannot believe that I am holding this…every endeavor that I have pushed to be apart of. I would …”That slowly turned into a nightmare that I could not escape from.Ava what is the matter? What is going on?“Freak.”“Monster.”Everything seemed to replay in my mind like a horrible series of a television show and I could not turn it off. Because it was my life.Where did it all go so wrong? How did we come so far to be under fire by my mistake?This thought and others kept circulating in my head. Tide, my wolf, was resting after running to escape the mayhem. She finally was able to shift in the human world-not that she was happy about the exposure or the wounds our mate suffered due to us.Even after I transformed back into a human I was still shot at, however Elijah and Grayson shielded me from the attack. When I came to I noticed that none of the