Chapter Eleven: AwakeningCrystal point of viewThe darkness was suffocating, a heavy weight pressing down on me, pinning me to the ground, making me feel pressured. My mind and body struggled to fight through it, but it felt endless and meaningless—cold, empty, and filled with whispers I couldn’t understand. Somewhere, deep in the void, I could hear voices calling my name, but they were distant, muffled by the shadows swirling around me.Then, suddenly, a sharp pain shot through my chest, jolting me back to reality. My eyes flew open, and I gasped for air, my lungs burning as I choked on the cold night air. I was on the ground, lying in the clearing where the battle had taken place. Everything was a blur, but slowly, I began to focus. The pain in my chest was intense, and I instinctively reached for it, only to find the dark shard that Orin had stabbed me with still embedded there, pulsing with an unnatural energy.I tried to pull it out, but the moment I touched it, a searing pain s
Chapter Twelve: Shadows of the PastCrystal point of viewI barely slept that night, my mind racing with everything that had happened. Orin’s attack had left a scar—not just on my body but on my soul. Every time I closed my eyes, I could feel the shard’s darkness lingering, a shadow waiting to consume me. It was a chilling reminder of how close I had come to losing control.As the first light of dawn filtered through the trees, I forced myself to get up. The pack was already stirring, preparing for the day ahead. I could hear the low murmur of voices, the shuffle of feet as they moved about the camp. They were watching me now, but it was different. There was a new tension in the air, a mix of respect and fear that hadn’t been there before.I walked outside, the cool morning breeze brushing against my skin. Dante, Ezra, and Ryan were already awake, talking quietly near the edge of the camp. They looked up as I approached, their expressions unreadable.“Morning,” I said, trying to sound
Cruella Blackwood stood in the shadows of the full-moon ceremony, her heart racing in her chest, with her head hitting hard. The air buzzed with energy, thick with anticipation as the entire pack gathered in a circle, awaiting the moment of truth. Tonight, everything would change, or so she thought. Her entire life, every second of pain and longing, had been leading up to this night, she had always have high hopes for this night. The night she would finally be claimed by the man she had loved and cared for over the years, Beta Enzo Andy.The moonlight shone brightly, casting an ethereal glow over the gathering, but all Cruella could see was him and how she would be accepted to be his forever. Enzo, tall and confident, standing at the center of the circle. His strong jawline, his dark hair, and those bright eyes. The eyes that had haunted her dreams. She had waited for this moment, longed for it and dreamed about it. But no matter how many times she imagined it's and think of it,
Cruella’s legs shook as Alpha Liam’s grip tightened around her wrist, dragging her through the thick trees, away from the ceremony grounds. Her mind buzzed in a frantic whirl of confusion and disbelief and many others that can't just be explain. The weight of what had just happened crashed down on her. Enzo had rejected her in front of everyone after offering her self over the years. The love of her life, the one she had spent years waiting for, had pushed her aside. But just when she thought her world was over for her, Liam, Alpha Liam, the cold and terrifying ruler of their pack—had claimed her as his mate.What the hell was happening at this point?Liam’s presence was like an inferno, burning everything in its path. Every step he took seemed to shake the earth beneath her feet, and Cruella couldn’t help but feel small, insignificant, as if she were drowning in his own dark shadow. She had always known that Liam was powerful and strong, rumors of his ruthless nature were the stu
The air around Cruella seemed to crackle with a deadly energy as the beast lunged toward her, her mind racing unstop. She barely had time to scream before Liam’s powerful arm shot out, grabbing her by the waist and yanking her to the side. They crashed into the earth with a hard thud, Liam’s body shielding her as the beast’s claws slashed through the air where she had been standing moments ago.The ground trembled beneath them, the force of the beast’s movements shaking the very earth. Cruella’s heart was hammering in her chest, the fear almost suffocating. She could barely process what was happening, her mind struggling to catch up with the danger unfolding before her.Liam didn’t waste a single second. He was on his feet in an instant, his muscles rippling with power as he squared off against the monstrous creature. His eyes burned with an intensity that made Cruella shiver with fear, his stance unwavering despite the obvious threat standing before them.The beast was massive, easi
The air thickened, heavy with an unnatural stillness and warmth. Cruella’s heart pounded in her chest as she felt Liam’s grip tighten around her wrist, pulling her closer to himself.The trees around them whispered in the wind, but it wasn’t the wind that made her shiver. It was the growing presence that closed in on them, the sense of impending danger crawling up her spine like a shadow.Liam didn’t look at her. His eyes were focused, calculating, as he surveyed the darkness around them. The rustling from the trees intensified, and Cruella could feel the weight of the world pressing in on her. Whatever was coming wasn’t a random animal or a rogue werewolf. This was something else. Something far worse.“Liam…” Cruella’s voice faltered, barely a whisper, but the urgency in her tone was undeniable.“What’s happening? Who else is out there?”Liam’s jaw tightened, and for the first time, she saw something flicker in his eyes—something dark and dangerous. The Alpha was always in control
〘Home at last 〙" Where I am I?"asked Anna woking up in a strange place. She remember make uping herself doing finally touches. She was looking ready for prom.Next thing she don't know what happened."We are going to die,if the Alpha don't find his mate between us,we are going to die"cried the girl tied to a chair.Everytime the would be a sacrificing ceremony,the full moon was always red but this time around the moon is white.The moon was shining bright to the world the why it shone it made them suspect the goddess was around.***It was midnight time for the ceremony. The ceremony started ,five girls were ripped off and Anna got to witness it.She was trembling,she never watched a horror but now she was in the scene that was she thought.The last girl in front of her was ripped off, now it was her turn and the girl she met in the dungeon.When the big feared werewolf with bloody eyes came close to her . She closed her eyes ready for the worst to happen but nothing h
〈 REJECTION 》"Bella"he called her softly and took out his hand to touch her but she slapped it."Leave me alone!!"she screamed and moved away."Bella , it's me Alex,"he said softly.She got out of bed and went to stand next to the window. She turned her back on him."No, you are lying,"she cried and he got up , slowly walked to her.She did feel his presences behind her. She closed her eyes and left her tears rolled out."Yes , it's me. The same Alex you left.....""Stop lying!!!!!,"she screamed cutting him.Alex took out a friendship bracelet from his pocket."Remember this ?. This is the bracelet you gave me on my birthday,"he said and breath out.She didn't move. She didn't bother to look at the bracelet."The Alex i know is not a bloodthirsty animal. He never satisfied himself by blood. I don't want you. Don't expect me to accept you. Forget it," muttered Anna ,her mouth was trembling.Having different thoughts,what if she will become the meal for today ju
Chapter 30There were no decorations or fireplace.It looked bland and boring. The outside looked more conspicuous.Willow tried not to focus on the neatly made bed. The coffee sheets matched with the whole cabin and it looked tempting."So you live here?" She finally turned to him.He gave her a short nod and picked up the grocery bags."Can I help?" She dared to ask because he didn't look angry or probably because he didn't throw her out immediately."Can you cook?" He opened one of the doors that led to the small kitchen."Wow!" She peeped. "No. I can't cook" She replied."You can't do anything" "I can wash the vegetables, chop them or even wash the plate…"He pushed her out and slammed the door."You should leave," He said."But…""But nothing" He cut her short. "And don't come back here again"She quietly looked at him."What?" He asked."Is that all you got? Won't you call me names and warn me to stay away from you? I'm waiting for the hurtful words" She said to him."Arguing w
Chapter 29Two years later."C'mon guys! Just one more shot!" Iris raised a shot glass.The bar was hardly full but the noise from their table was loud enough to make the bar lively."And to think some of us have children" Willow poured more shots for her friends. "I know you're not talking about me" Iris gulped down her shot and asked for more."You are drinking too much Iris" Rowan took the bottle away from her."Do you think having kids is a piece of cake? Try it once" She stole Willow's shot."What will they think when you come back home drunk?" Willow asked."They won't think anything because they won't see anything. Japh promised to look after them" She hiccupped."But he decided to join us""Star volunteered to babysit them" Japh defensively said."That's because you begged her to watch your kids," Willow said. "She wanted to come out with us today""She loves children besides, she didn't complain" Japh shrugged."Can you get me sex in the city?" Iris whispered into her husband
Chapter 28Some things are worth fighting for and sometimes, you need to put that extra effort in order to get what you want.Vulnerability.Sometimes, you just need to be prone to rejection. Open up yourself with no defenses even when you have a lot to lose.It represents strength.But also weakness. To those who have built defenses because they are too afraid to get hurt. The 'tough' ones.But then, what is the use of these defenses when all we want is love and a happy ending?At the end it all, we will still get hurt and feel loved through the same heart but only at the expense of those defenses."You love me but that's not enough for me" He said. "No Iris, I won't even lie to you. It's not enough for me" Japh briefly looked at the sky. "I want to wake up and have you by my side. Corny, but that's just how I feel. I don't want to feel like I'm gonna lose you at anytime" He brought out the velvet ring box.Iris gasped and her hand slowly covered her mouth as more tears dropped."I
Chapter 27Japh walked into a boutique and looked around.He was determined to make Iris talk to him.It was clear that she was avoiding him."How can I help you sir?" A lady walked up to him."Iris. Is she around?" He asked."Yes. She is in the store room. Her shift just ended" The lady smiled."Thank you so much" He smiled back and headed in the direction of the store room."Sir? You can't go in there" The lady followed him."I won't take long. Please let me in" He pleaded.She looked around and leaned in towards him."Just don't take long. My boss will soon be here"Japh gave her a grateful smile and walked away.He slowly pushed the door open and peeped. Iris was putting some things in her bag.He quietly walked to her and hugged her from behind which made her jump out of fright."Hey, it's just me sweetie" He kissed her neck."I wanted to surprise you" He kissed her shoulder. "You could have called or dropped by the house" She picked her purse but he didn't let her go."So that
Chapter 26(Willow's POV)Something that isn't yours can never be yours.That is one of the laws of life.Even if you manage to get it, you'll lose it in the end.I already understood that Jordan isn't mine and can never be mine.And no matter how hard I tried to accept that fact, I just couldn't.I have deeply fallen for him.I fell so hard that I became a cripple.It was hopeless!A lone tear dropped down my left cheek staining the cold car window.Rowan glanced at me once in a while but I was glad he respected my wish to be left alone.He occasionally squeezed my arm to give me the reassurance I needed. Why didn't I fall for him instead?Why Jordan?Moon goddess, what's all these?Why are you punishing me?On one hand, I have a wonderful soul like Rowan who'd do anything to win me over but on the other, Jordan. Someone that can't even stand me.So why make me love him?"We are here," Rowan announced. "Iris is waiting for you and she looked distraught"All I need is one hug from I
Chapter 25(Willow's POV)I was determined to show him, if not tell him exactly how I felt about him.If you need anything from someone like Jordan, you don't ask but take it.And that's exactly what I was doing.What I felt for him was overwhelming but exciting. I didn't know how or when it happened but now I know and I've fully accepted.He needed to know what I feel for him and I'm very sure he has an idea. I didn't know where I got the audacity to make the move but I did and I don't regret it at all. His lips melted in mine and for a second, I was afraid because I waited for him to push me away but instead, he grabbed my waist and pulled me closer.The heat radiating from him only encouraged me to go on. All I wanted was to feel his naked body on mine.He took his lips away from mine and placed it on my burning neck trailing quick hickeys along my neck, shoulders and jaw.Claiming my lips again, he lifted me into his arms and slowly placed me on the grass. I found his buttons an
Chapter 24Willow patiently watched her mother.She knew she was thinking of a lie so whatever comes out of her mouth next would be a lie."Because it's nothing. No one really knows" Terra shrugged."Mum. I don't want lies" She stood up. "It's important you tell me because…" Willow breathed."What's wrong?""Because I'm in love with Jordan" Willow briefly closed her eyes.This was the first time she openly accepted her feelings. She knew she felt something for him but Star made her realize it was nothing but love.If Star clearly saw it, why did it take her so long to accept it?"You love him?" Terra knocked her out of her thoughts."Yes, I do. So this will be a good time to tell me whatever you're trying to hide" Willow walked back to her seat."Every supreme wolf has three lifetimes" Terra started."But a single sacrifice of a rare breed of wolf can end all the three lifetimes" Terra sighed. "Ralph, Jordan's father sacrificed himself for Woodville""Why? To kill dad?""To kill Levia
Chapter 23She had one last thing to take care of.This was the trip she dreaded.Going back to the place that held everything she tried to forget in the past six months.But this was different.Because her purpose has changed.She is going to confront something bigger than her. Something that might change her life for good.Whatever answers she gets today will determine the direction her life is going to take.A single information holds the capacity to twist your fate but it's left to you to mold it. Either you take charge or your fate will make you dance to its tone.Parking her Porsche in the driveway, Willow took a deep breath before hitting her knuckles on the door."I'm coming!" Terra shouted.Willow smiled because of the joy she heard in her mother's voice.She sounded happy and energetic. Just like old times."Willow!" Terra tightly hugged her daughter.No tears, okay."Hey mum" She kissed her mother on the cheeks."How are you? I thought you'll never stop by. How's Iris? Stel
Chapter 22Willow spread her hands as the breeze loving danced to the melody of the wind which occasionally caressed her arms and neck.Her hair gracefully played in harmony with the wind."Is this really necessary?" Rowan chuckled, adoringly looking at her."Did I complain about dinner?" She closed her eyes and took a deep breath."You said you loved it!""Would you like it if I complained? I had to make you feel good because you put your efforts into the whole thing" She smiled."You didn't let me take you to nice restaurant" "That's just corny besides, you claimed you can cook" "I can""I wanted to see for myself," She shrugged."And what do you think?" He stepped in front of her."I'll give you a six" She smiled."And don't I deserve some kinda reward?""What do you want?""You know exactly"Slow laughed and kissed him on the cheek."Really? That's what I get for cooking for you and walking you back home? I literally left my comfortable Mercedes" He pouted his lips.She kissed h