I stood tall and as strong as I could. Of course, loud whispers and gasps erupt in the room. "Hi everyone." I said in a small voice. I looked around, meeting everyone's eyes with a smile. Mr. Daniel was present in the room as well, secretly waving at me. When I saw him sitting far away, I smiled briefly before turning away to continue looking around the room for someone else.When I caught sight of my brother, his face lit up in confusion and happiness. He looked sick. His skin pale, his body too slim. He looked like he needed a shave too. Oh, Ace. What happened to you? His face showing pain and regret.He stood forcefully, rushing towards me and pulling me into his arms. "Is it really you?" He asked, his voice cracking."Yes. It's really me, Ace." I said, my eyes flowing with tears."You look so.... different..." He sobbed, pulling away to look at me properly. I nodded."I know. But it's me. It's really me." I gripped him tighter.Elijah pulled me away from him, growling and envelope
"Clear the room." His voice is strong, demanding. Everyone starts to leave the room, quietly obeying. He closed the door behind him. Renee is beside him. My wolf cowers herself away in the back of my mind, scared by his voice. I looked up, meeting the bone-chilling stare from my former Alpha."Where did you go?" Kol snapped.I flinched, eyes to the floor on instinct and into Elijah's arms again. Figured all my strength disappeared. Cliff and Joel came to stand beside us, Elijah lifted my chin up, "there is no need to hide." My lips parted. And I turned steadily to meet Kol's gaze."Where the fuck did you go Katerina?" He snapped, light flashing through his eyes to show his anger. I heard Cliff growl in response but Kol's eyes doesn't leave mine. They travelled down my entire body and back up into my eyes."I ran. Like I should have done years ago." I stated, glaring back at him with a new sense of courage."I know you ran, we felt it when you left!"He growled, his voice alone showing
Joel pulled her closer to him and kissed her. "It's okay baby. We'll all handle this together." He said and Tamara nodded at him before meeting my eyes again."I am strong, just like you all tell me. And I feel like I am capable of more than we all realize." I told her, smiling, again looking into the eyes of my new family.Rebekah winked at me and I smirked. I had no idea at the moment just how strong though, I thought grumpily to myself. The thought of my mission to avenge the death of my parents crossed my mind, but I shook it off. Now wasn't the time to think about that. Let's settle down first.On a side note, is this place even going to be big enough for us?" Cliff asked. "I was thinking about that too. Two packs in one pack house.. not so smart and not so roomy. We should start looking for something bigger, there's gotta be at least 100 from our pack alone, right?" I asked, looking up at Elijah. "Yeah, something like that." He replied."Well then we should start looking tomorro
"I'll show you." Ace piped up, a slight sad smile on his face. I nodded."Untamed, let's go. Ace, lead the way." Elijah's voice is stronger than Kol's, it's obvious. I felt calm again. Ace led us throughout the upstairs hallways. "We don't have enough rooms at the moment for singles, so people will have to double up."Do you want a few seconds to think about the arrangements?" Ace asked, his voice muffled and nervous. "Yes, that would be helpful. Thank you." Elijah appreciated him, shaking his hand. "It's no problem. We rearranged it so that the left hallway is yours, and our pack is to the right.We doubled up too. Take all the time you need." He told him. I grabbed Ace's hand and squeezed it, his eyes meeting mine for a second.He turned to head back downstairs. "Alright, listen up. Mates and families get the doors at the end of the hallway, people who are doubling up with friends or others take the ones in the middle. Betas, Tamara, Rebekah, Katerina and I will have the rooms at the
I tried to eat, hoping this time he'll keep his hand away but knowing he won't. I listened to the idle chit chat around the table, Rebekah and Mrs. Moore were discussing possible re-decorating ideas for the kitchen. Cliff and Joel were discussing the scores of some sports game, no idea if it's hockey or basketball or what not. I began to chew slowly, trying to ignore the need I'm feeling. He gripped my thigh suddenly, causing me to gasp again. Elijah's father catches my eyes and I smiled quickly."Are you feeling alright?" He asked with a frown.Elijah grinded his palm... there. It felt good against my jean shorts. I squirmed in my seat, shoving his hand away but not really wanting to. I felt my face heat up. How could he be doing this while his father is right here beside me though! He pushed deeper, taking no precautions and I spread my legs, making it easier. I started breathing heavily and hid it by taking a drink of water. Realizing this, he took my hand and placed it over his e
(Alpha Damien's POV)"Dragon or whatever you call yourself, your time is running out. When I paid you more than you asked for, I didn't expect things to take this long before you deliver that girl, along with my book of records, into my hands. I do hope you have positive news for me today, else...." "Oh yes, great Alpha. And I apologise that it has taken this long. Two of my men and I had to try really hard to avoid any suspicion as we went all the way to that pack.First of all, we tried to appear like normal visitors to the pack but the pack is now being heavily protected. The chief security guard refused us entry because we smelt like rogues of course. So we had to quickly think of another plan.As they began threatening to deal with the three of us if we ever came back, we beckoned on the chief security guard that we wanted to discuss something with him. He was reluctant at first, but finally, he listened to us. We told him that we were looking for a young girl below the age of t
"You're a bitch but I love you." I said and she laughed. "Why thank you. Shall we practice some more?" She smirked and I laughed, shaking my head. "I'm beat and seriously starving. Let's head back." I grinned at her and she nodded before taking my hand and we began walking back to the pack house, talking about idea for a new pack house that was desperately needed.We reached the pack house and I rushed to the kitchen, grabbing an apple and literally devouring it before grabbing another. I was starving, I didn't eat breakfast and all my energy have been sucked out of me due to last night's activities and this morning's as well.I grinned into my second apple. I couldn't believe I was able to create something so beautiful, that I can control something so beautiful: Winter. That's how it felt anyway. Rebekah just smirked at me. I was about to say something but her eyes turned sad and I watched her body slum."What's wrong?" I mouthed to her."Joel and Tamara are coming." She said, her vo
I rushed to my bedroom, opened the door looking around, itching to see him. It took not even a second. "Elijah!" I shouted and ran to meet him, catching him off guard. He puts me against the wall and I wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling his face down to mine. He didn't even have time to gasp before I crashed my lips to his with sudden urgency and need.He held onto me, responding slowly, which I'm guessing it's because he was confused. I pulled away and hopped off of him. He was breathing heavily, running his hand through his 'just had sex' hair. I smiled. "Sorry... It's just."I told him about what Rebekah had done, and she was right. He wanted to kill her. I told him it was okay, leaving out the part about my gift until now. "I want to show you something." I told him, excitedly. He nodded.I extended my hand, palm facing the ceiling, placed between the both of us. I swirled my fingers around in circles, cupping and curling my fingers, urging what I wanted to happen, and prayin
I rushed to my bedroom, opened the door looking around, itching to see him. It took not even a second. "Elijah!" I shouted and ran to meet him, catching him off guard. He puts me against the wall and I wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling his face down to mine. He didn't even have time to gasp before I crashed my lips to his with sudden urgency and need.He held onto me, responding slowly, which I'm guessing it's because he was confused. I pulled away and hopped off of him. He was breathing heavily, running his hand through his 'just had sex' hair. I smiled. "Sorry... It's just."I told him about what Rebekah had done, and she was right. He wanted to kill her. I told him it was okay, leaving out the part about my gift until now. "I want to show you something." I told him, excitedly. He nodded.I extended my hand, palm facing the ceiling, placed between the both of us. I swirled my fingers around in circles, cupping and curling my fingers, urging what I wanted to happen, and prayin
"You're a bitch but I love you." I said and she laughed. "Why thank you. Shall we practice some more?" She smirked and I laughed, shaking my head. "I'm beat and seriously starving. Let's head back." I grinned at her and she nodded before taking my hand and we began walking back to the pack house, talking about idea for a new pack house that was desperately needed.We reached the pack house and I rushed to the kitchen, grabbing an apple and literally devouring it before grabbing another. I was starving, I didn't eat breakfast and all my energy have been sucked out of me due to last night's activities and this morning's as well.I grinned into my second apple. I couldn't believe I was able to create something so beautiful, that I can control something so beautiful: Winter. That's how it felt anyway. Rebekah just smirked at me. I was about to say something but her eyes turned sad and I watched her body slum."What's wrong?" I mouthed to her."Joel and Tamara are coming." She said, her vo
(Alpha Damien's POV)"Dragon or whatever you call yourself, your time is running out. When I paid you more than you asked for, I didn't expect things to take this long before you deliver that girl, along with my book of records, into my hands. I do hope you have positive news for me today, else...." "Oh yes, great Alpha. And I apologise that it has taken this long. Two of my men and I had to try really hard to avoid any suspicion as we went all the way to that pack.First of all, we tried to appear like normal visitors to the pack but the pack is now being heavily protected. The chief security guard refused us entry because we smelt like rogues of course. So we had to quickly think of another plan.As they began threatening to deal with the three of us if we ever came back, we beckoned on the chief security guard that we wanted to discuss something with him. He was reluctant at first, but finally, he listened to us. We told him that we were looking for a young girl below the age of t
I tried to eat, hoping this time he'll keep his hand away but knowing he won't. I listened to the idle chit chat around the table, Rebekah and Mrs. Moore were discussing possible re-decorating ideas for the kitchen. Cliff and Joel were discussing the scores of some sports game, no idea if it's hockey or basketball or what not. I began to chew slowly, trying to ignore the need I'm feeling. He gripped my thigh suddenly, causing me to gasp again. Elijah's father catches my eyes and I smiled quickly."Are you feeling alright?" He asked with a frown.Elijah grinded his palm... there. It felt good against my jean shorts. I squirmed in my seat, shoving his hand away but not really wanting to. I felt my face heat up. How could he be doing this while his father is right here beside me though! He pushed deeper, taking no precautions and I spread my legs, making it easier. I started breathing heavily and hid it by taking a drink of water. Realizing this, he took my hand and placed it over his e
"I'll show you." Ace piped up, a slight sad smile on his face. I nodded."Untamed, let's go. Ace, lead the way." Elijah's voice is stronger than Kol's, it's obvious. I felt calm again. Ace led us throughout the upstairs hallways. "We don't have enough rooms at the moment for singles, so people will have to double up."Do you want a few seconds to think about the arrangements?" Ace asked, his voice muffled and nervous. "Yes, that would be helpful. Thank you." Elijah appreciated him, shaking his hand. "It's no problem. We rearranged it so that the left hallway is yours, and our pack is to the right.We doubled up too. Take all the time you need." He told him. I grabbed Ace's hand and squeezed it, his eyes meeting mine for a second.He turned to head back downstairs. "Alright, listen up. Mates and families get the doors at the end of the hallway, people who are doubling up with friends or others take the ones in the middle. Betas, Tamara, Rebekah, Katerina and I will have the rooms at the
Joel pulled her closer to him and kissed her. "It's okay baby. We'll all handle this together." He said and Tamara nodded at him before meeting my eyes again."I am strong, just like you all tell me. And I feel like I am capable of more than we all realize." I told her, smiling, again looking into the eyes of my new family.Rebekah winked at me and I smirked. I had no idea at the moment just how strong though, I thought grumpily to myself. The thought of my mission to avenge the death of my parents crossed my mind, but I shook it off. Now wasn't the time to think about that. Let's settle down first.On a side note, is this place even going to be big enough for us?" Cliff asked. "I was thinking about that too. Two packs in one pack house.. not so smart and not so roomy. We should start looking for something bigger, there's gotta be at least 100 from our pack alone, right?" I asked, looking up at Elijah. "Yeah, something like that." He replied."Well then we should start looking tomorro
"Clear the room." His voice is strong, demanding. Everyone starts to leave the room, quietly obeying. He closed the door behind him. Renee is beside him. My wolf cowers herself away in the back of my mind, scared by his voice. I looked up, meeting the bone-chilling stare from my former Alpha."Where did you go?" Kol snapped.I flinched, eyes to the floor on instinct and into Elijah's arms again. Figured all my strength disappeared. Cliff and Joel came to stand beside us, Elijah lifted my chin up, "there is no need to hide." My lips parted. And I turned steadily to meet Kol's gaze."Where the fuck did you go Katerina?" He snapped, light flashing through his eyes to show his anger. I heard Cliff growl in response but Kol's eyes doesn't leave mine. They travelled down my entire body and back up into my eyes."I ran. Like I should have done years ago." I stated, glaring back at him with a new sense of courage."I know you ran, we felt it when you left!"He growled, his voice alone showing
I stood tall and as strong as I could. Of course, loud whispers and gasps erupt in the room. "Hi everyone." I said in a small voice. I looked around, meeting everyone's eyes with a smile. Mr. Daniel was present in the room as well, secretly waving at me. When I saw him sitting far away, I smiled briefly before turning away to continue looking around the room for someone else.When I caught sight of my brother, his face lit up in confusion and happiness. He looked sick. His skin pale, his body too slim. He looked like he needed a shave too. Oh, Ace. What happened to you? His face showing pain and regret.He stood forcefully, rushing towards me and pulling me into his arms. "Is it really you?" He asked, his voice cracking."Yes. It's really me, Ace." I said, my eyes flowing with tears."You look so.... different..." He sobbed, pulling away to look at me properly. I nodded."I know. But it's me. It's really me." I gripped him tighter.Elijah pulled me away from him, growling and envelope
"It's nice to meet you Renee." He shook her hand. "I'm Alpha Elijah. These are my Betas. Cliff and Joel. This here is Joel's girlfriend Tamara, our friend Rebekah, and..."He scratched the back of his neck. Way to play it cool. I rolled my eyes. "This is my girlfriend, Katerina." He said, and I took the opportunity to pop my head out of his arm a bit and half-smiled at her.She was about speaking, her jaw opened slightly, not understanding. And then she ripped me away from Elijah and pulled me into a hug, crying. My eyes rimmed with tears too. Oh, Ren."I missed you so much. I.. we..all thought you were dead. Why did you write me that letter?" She sobbed and smacked my arm hard. I looked at her and her sad eyes. "Are you okay?" She asked me. I nodded, smiling slightly and she pulled me into her arms again. "I'm fine Renee, really. I'm happy." I told her and Elijah pulled me back into his arms, kissing my hair.She smiled at me. "Good. I'm so happy you're safe. Kol... he hasn't told an