AlexUgh, morning came way too early. I blinked groggily at my alarm before dragging myself out of bed. Just another day at boring old school. After getting ready for school, I shuffled into the kitchen where Mom was cooking breakfast. "Morning sweetie!" she said cheerfully. "Want some eggs and toast?""Sure, thanks," I mumbled, still not fully awake. I sat at the table and Mom slid a plate in front of me. We ate, and she started chatting excitedly about her dinner last night with the Ian guy. I nodded along, only half listening as she gushed about how charming and persistent he was to track her down."Isn't it just romantic?" Mom sighed dreamily. "He must really care to go through so much effort to find me."I suppressed an eye roll. Grown-up romance stuff wasn't really my thing. But Mom seemed happier than she'd been in a while, so I was glad for her. "So you really like this Ian guy then?" I asked.Mom blushed slightly. "I mean, I'm still being cautious, but he's definitely mad
MariaI woke up to the usual sounds of arguing downstairs. Dad was yelling at Ella again over something minor. He always found an excuse to lash out at us most especially when he's drunk. "Get me another bottle, if you want to go to school." I overheard him him yelling at her.With a sigh, I dragged myself out of bed, bracing for another miserable day.In the kitchen, Dad didn't even look up from his newspaper as I quietly made some toast for us to had breakfast.He hadn't directly addressed me in weeks. Ever since for a long time now, it was like I ceased to exist in his eyes. My sister Ella shot me an apologetic glance as she hurried to grab her school bag so we can leave. Mouthing a "Don't let him get you you." I smiled at her bravery. She's so matured for a 13yr old. Well in this house she has to. At 13 years old, she was already gorgeous - tall, slim, with perfect hair and skin. Dad doted on her constantly, pride shining in his eyes whenever he looked her way.Meanwhile I was
Archer"Fuck.""Fuck! Fucking fuck!!" I shouted punching the air as I ran a hand in my hair."No...no this isn't happening again." I yelled as I kept on running.My hands wouldn't stop shaking as I sped away into the night. What the hell did I just do? That wasn't supposed to happen. I had only meant to scare Maria, not actually stab someone. When her friend Alex jumped in front of my knife, it was too late to pull back. I'll never forget his agonized scream or the blood gushing over my hands. And Maria's wrenching sobs as she pleaded for him to hold on.I gritted my teeth, hitting the steering wheel angrily. This was bound to make things worse with my father. He already hated me over that boy's death years ago that I got blamed for. But I never touched him! The truth didn't matter though. Once my father decided I was guilty, that was it.He sent me away because I "shamed" the family name. Nevermind that he was the one cheating on my mom right under her nose. No, in his mind I was th
Luna MaraMy heart dropped when Kelvin reported that Archer was involved in a violent incident. That foolish boy! I thought I taught him better than to act so rashly. I know my son has a good heart deep down. But he lets his emotions get the better of him, like his father. Lucas always did value cold strength over sensitivity.Well, I refuse to give up on my only child as his father did. I must go see Archer and help fix this situation before Lucas hears of it. That man looks for any excuse to punish the son he never wanted.At least I convinced Kelvin, my most trusted guard, to keep quiet for now. He is fond of Archer, and knows Lucas's cruelty better than most. I'm grateful he remains loyal to me even now that I've fallen from mate to lowly mistress.Here in the cold, empty manor I once called home, the other wolves mock and revile me. Lucas parades his new concubines around proudly now. He forgot me as soon as the shine wore off, leaving me barren and discarded.....After Archer
Alpha Warren Lucas"Arrrgh" I yelp, tired of the heap of work in front of me.It is another long day of monotonous pack affairs was finally drawing to a close. And I'm having a bad migraine.As alpha, power and luxury were mine. Yet sometimes I yearned for a more visceral thrill to break up the tedious routine. Right on cue, my newest concubine Nala slinked into my private study. "Great work My Alpha." She called in a tempting manner. With her voluptuous curves barely concealed by a scrap of sheer fabric, her intentions were clear. "Ahh." I groan as my eyes scan her from head to toe."You work too hard, my alpha," she purred, boldly climbing into my lap. "Let me relieve some of that tension..."I grinned wolfishly, all too willing to indulge in this diversion. As Nala trailed seductive kisses down my neck, I pulled her closer, relishing her soft whimpers of desire. Just as my roving hands began to wander, the doors banged open. I cursed under my breath as Nala leapt away. My inter
KeeganAfter another tense confrontation between Lucas and Mara over her reckless son, I retreated to my own chambers, exhausted. But sleep eluded me as my sister's words echoed in my mind..."You must tell Lucas the truth, brother! Keeping Heather's secret will only endanger us all."I had pleaded with her to be patient. "The time is not right. His temper remains volatile where she is concerned."My sister had refused to budge. "Fifteen years is long enough! What are you afraid of?"I could not meet her accusing eyes, ashamed of my own cowardice. She was right - Lucas deserved to know that his long lost mate had returned to our territory. That I had reunited mother and child in secret.But I could not forget Lucas's cold rage all those years ago when Heather disappeared. His vicious threats once he discovered her missing from the compound I was guarding. Threats he would have enacted if not for his ailing grandmother's intervention...So I had helped Heather escape into the night, ai
MariaA nurse wake me up from my little slumber."Young lady, you can enter and the the patient now." The nurse informed.I burst into Alex's hospital room, my eyes swollen from weeping. One look at Alex's mother stricken face told me she knew - this attack was meant for me, not her innocent son. The nurse informed her. I didn't blame her every mother is protective of her son.Seeing Alex lying there so pale and lifeless, guilt threatened to swallow me whole. My best friend could die because of my weakness. The blood staining his bandages may as well have been on my hands.I tried to explain to her through heaving sobs. "It was Archer...he came for me but Alex jumped in the way..." She stared at me with such grief it was unbearable. I wanted her to scream at me, punish me for destroying her only child. Instead she pulled me close as we both shook with anguished cries."Shh darling, just breathe," she whispered, stroking my hair. I didn't deserve her empathy when this was all my fault
Maria The next day, I was in my room locked up as he says. Curled in a ball on the bed, sobs wracked my body. My best friend could die and it was all my fault. I should have been the one stabbed, not innocent Alex. He didn't deserve this pain. I promise to go after she was asleep at night.After night fell, I crept downstairs while my father snored drunkenly. Slipping out the back door, I ran to the hospital. I had to see Alex again, even if he'd never forgive me for what happened.I crept back into Alex's hospital room late at night, needing to be near him. His mother sat keeping watch, her kind eyes full of sympathy as she took in my bruised and battered face."Oh sweetie, what happened?" she asked gently, guiding me to sit as I winced in pain.I stared at the floor, ashamed. "My father...he was angry about yesterday." His mother tilted my chin up, her expression lined with sorrow. "You dear girl, you don't deserve this cruelty." Her empathy made my tears spill over.Haltingly I e