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[Searching For Answers] SIERRA She’s not here. I thought to myself as I let out a gut-wrenching howl. My body plummeted to the floor as fear gripped me. A sense of dread washed over me like icy water. My heart pounded furiously in my chest. Sebastian collapsed beside me and pulled me into his arms. He held me tight and whispered words of comfort in my ear, assuring me we would not stop until we found her. I cried and cried, feeling my heart break piece by piece as fear wracked my body for my missing pup. Through my tears, I looked at the sky and begged for an answer. But there was none; instead, only another howl rent through the air. I never knew such pain. All my life, people around me died and went away. Yet, nothing prepared me for the emptiness of not knowing where my child could be. Perhaps this was what my mother felt when she hadn’t heard from me for those two months. That all-consuming emptiness, eating away at any hope you might have had. “We should head back,” Sebas
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[Strange Pains] MALIK “Okay, that was the last of the holes and traps,” my father declared. “All we need to do now is cover them. This way, they won’t be noticeable.” I stood above the last hole, drenched in sweat from head to toe. I had sweat in places I never knew could perspire. My father grabbed a shovel and handed it to me. “Start packing in the dirt as tightly as possible,” he instructed. I did as I was told, though my arms felt like they would give out at any moment. After a few minutes, my father motioned for me to stop. He came over to check my work. “Good job,” he praised, before moving on to the next trap. It took us all day, but we covered all the traps with fresh dirt and debris. By the time we were done, it was almost dark out and our stomachs were growling loud enough to scare off any nearby game. My father picked up the shovel and slung it over his shoulder with a satisfied nod. “Now for dinner,” he said with a grin. After we washed up, our family sat around th
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[The Perfect Luna]JASPER>Blood trickled from my broken knuckles as I glared at the man dangling from a chain on the ceiling. His eyes were swollen shut and his nose looked like a rotten tomato. A metal collar was clasped around his neck. His skin was raw and his blood had soaked the rags covering his body. Despite being tortured for over twenty-four hours, he refused to give me the answers I needed, and my patience was running thin.I tugged on his hair to raise his face to meet mine and my other hand connected with the man’s jaw in a backhanded slap, causing him to bite his tongue.“All this can end here and now. Just tell me what I need to know,” I snarled, my voice dripping with venom.The man spat at me and laughed; a maniacal cackle tinged with desperation.Fueled by rage, I tightened the chain around his neck until he was forced to struggle for air. He gasped for breath in between painful whimpers as I increased the pressure on his throat. Soon, blood tric
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[No Escape] ARIELLA Alpha Jasper climbed onto the bed between my legs and clasped his hand around my neck, pressing my head into the pillow. “You weren’t planning on escaping, were you, little wolf?” His lips curled upward, mocking me. The room felt suffocating. My heart pounded in my chest as I struggled against Alpha Jasper’s firm grasp. His hold was unbreakable. He was far stronger than me. And no matter how hard I thrashed or kicked, he refused to let me go. Panic stirred inside me. Realization knocked at my mind. There was no escape from his tyranny. His eyes glittered with desire as he stared down at me. A shiver ran through my body at the intensity of his gaze. Looking into Alpha Jasper’s dark eyes, I could see the determination burning within him. He was driven by a need for power and control. It terrified me of what he would do next. Would he hurt me? Or worse… kill me. Despite my fear and panic, I fought, writhing beneath him. My efforts to break free from his grip wer
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[Strange Pains II] MALIK The receptionist, a leggy, raven-haired woman with a pixie cut, pulled a card from her drawer, and jotted down the words as she spoke. “Monday at eight a.m., you have a CT scan with Dr. Sykora.” She slid the card across the desk. “Just in case you can’t make it, call us and we’ll reschedule.” She smiled and turned her attention to the couple waiting behind me. I cleared my throat and ran a nervous hand through my hair as I leaned in to thank the receptionist. “Thank you so much,” I said with a shaky smile, trying to keep my nerves at bay. The receptionist nodded and returned her attention to the next awaiting patient, barely sparing me another glance. I took a deep breath and headed for the door, feeling more than just a little relieved that this first hurdle was over. As I stepped outside into the warm afternoon sun, I took a deep breath of fresh air. My heart raced as thoughts swirled through my mind: Would Monday be the day they figured out what was wro
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[Not Your Luna] ARIELLA He peeled his hand away from my neck and pushed me down on the bed. “What I’m offering you is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The chance to become the most feared Luna among our kind. For the life of me, I can’t understand why you’re so opposed to my offer.” “As I said before, I. Am. Not. Your. Luna,” I enunciated each word through gritted teeth. “I can offer you anything your heart desires. Wealth. Power. A position of respect and admiration.” He paused as if gauging my reaction. “And, of course, love.” “Love?” I scoffed. “You think you can just buy me with material possessions and an empty promise of love? I’m not some cheap whore that you can just throw money at.” Alpha Jasper’s face darkened at my words. “You would do well to remember who it is you’re talking to,” he warned. “I could have your throat ripped out before sunrise if I so desired.” “I get it, you’re scared. I would be too if I were in your position. But think about it this way—what othe
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[Battle Plans] ARIELLA “I said go away!” I snapped. “Tell Alpha Jasper I’m not hungry, so he can dine without me.” “Miss, please,” she begged. “You won’t want to make the Alpha angry, do you?” The woman’s voice was soft and pleading, but I wasn’t in the mood to listen. All I wanted was to be left alone. “I don’t care if he’s angry,” I said. “I’m not going.” “Miss, the Alpha said this is no longer a request,” she added. I stalked to the door and yanked it open, glaring at the petite omega. “Listen to me and listen carefully. I do not care if your Alpha gets angry or not. Nor do I care if he kills me. Matter-of-fact, tell your Alpha I say to go to hell.” The words came out venomous, surprising even to me. It wasn’t until the door slammed shut that I realized how they must have sounded. There was a sudden commotion outside my room and I knew Alpha Jasper had been informed of my defiance. A moment later, he barged into my room without so much as a knock on the door, his face dark
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[Hunters Revealed] SEBASTIAN “Over my dead body,” I snarled, gritting my teeth. “My daughter will never be a Luna, much less a monster like Jasper.” “I agree with Sebastian,” Sierra said. “My daughter is an alpha in her own right. Not a Luna to a man old enough to be her father. Men like Jasper prey on the weak, and I’d be damned if I let this happen.” My hands fisted so tight; my knuckles turned white. I could feel the anger bubbling inside me, ready to explode. How dare he kidnap my daughter and force her to become his Luna? He would have to go through me first. “Don’t shoot the messenger,” Zaiden remarked. “You asked me to find out what the Alpha was planning. There’s your answer. Whatever you’re planning, you better do it quickly.” “I’m going to kill him,” I growled. “No one takes my daughter from me and gets away with it.” My phone started ringing. Picking it up off my desk, I noticed a familiar number. This was a call I hadn’t expected so soon. I asked. “What’s the matte
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Wolves & Magic (Ambersky Pack Series Book 1-3) Book 3 -Epilogue-
[This Is Not The End] ARIELLA It took us a while to get there, but it was a pleasant walk. The trees were all in full bloom, and it smelled delightful. As we walked, I started feeling a little better. I felt lighter and happier. He was right, though. I didn’t need to worry about him. He was fine. And if he wasn’t, I would be there to take care of him. We reached the stream, and it was gorgeous, surrounded by a ring of tall redwoods and the sun setting behind them. The water glistened in the light. “It’s beautiful,” he murmured. “Yeah,” I agreed. I sat on the edge of the stream, watching the ripples in the water as the gentle breeze stirred the surface. Malik lay on his back next to me, his eyes closed and a contented expression masking his features. “I could get used to this. The tranquility here is unlike anything I’ve felt in a long time.” I rested my chin on my shoulder, watching him, feeling the butterflies flutter with glee in my stomach. Immediately, I felt better than I
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[Memories] ARIELLA “I have a better idea,” I murmured as I studied the guard. “Instead of repeating everything to my father, why don’t you tell him yourself? Or, even better, have my mother look into your memories.” “Look into my memories?” Malik’s brow quirked in question. “How is she gonna do that?” I flashed him a smile, confident in my plan. “Here’s what hunters don’t know about my mom. Unlike the other wolves, my mother was born a witch from another realm. A realm where only witches, wizards, and mages existed.” “That’s, uhm... that’s something,” Malik acknowledged, the wheels in his head clocking overtime as he processed the information. “Yeah, so recently I learned my mom has this cool ability to see people’s memories,” I explained. “Lucky for me, I was born with a similar power. Mine is to see the outcome of major events. At least that’s what I think. Which was how we had known to expect another attack.” “From the moment we met, I knew there was something special about y
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[A Favor] ARIELLA “All right, I can do that. I’ll tell you everything once you promise to do something for me in return.” He nodded, continuing to eat. “What will that be?” “I just need to know my family is okay. My cousin Amanda, the one I was here with recently, is pregnant. My mom is sick and—“ “Say no more,” I chimed in, cutting him off. “It is mainly my fault you are in this cell. Had you not been my mate—although you could’ve died in battle—you wouldn’t have been here.” He stopped chewing, looking at me with intense curiosity. “Are you sure you don’t want to know what I need you to do for me or the time to think it over?” I shook my head. “I doubt it’ll be worse than you locked in a cell.” “Okay.” He gave a brief chuckle. “I think this will be the first time I ever requested a favor from a wolf—a favor for a former hunter.” “A favor from your mate,” I corrected, which made him smile. “I will check on your family, Malik. If they’re okay, I’ll come back and tell you, an
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[Debatable] ARIELLA Infuriated, hands balled into fists, nostrils flared, and hatred burning in my eyes, I stormed after my father. “Was locking him away seriously necessary?” I called out, trying to catch up with my father’s long strides. “He proved he was a wolf, yet you locked him away anyway, like some rabid dog.” Ahead, my father stopped and turned halfway towards me, leveling a look that said he’d heard enough. I had crossed the line and was making things worse. “I have to be sure he’s not an imposter, a hunter pretending to be a wolf. It’s like Alpha Declan pointed out. Nobody knows what made him a wolf.” I shook my head in disgust. “Malik did nothing wrong. He’s not some test used to see how well we can protect our pack.” “You’ve got no clue what you’re talking about,” Dad said, returning to his earlier pace. “There’s a lot to do. I suggest you focus on that before you join your mate in the cells.” “Ugh!” I let out an angry growl and kicked a small stone in my path, sen
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[Not A Threat II] MALIK The moment I saw her face when I awoke after blacking out earlier, I realized how grateful I was to still be alive, even as a werewolf. Not just that. I also understood the severity of this werewolf bond Owen had told me about. The bond was more than just a physical connection. It was also both emotional and spiritual. It sure would take some getting used to. The love and concern in Ariella’s eyes, despite her efforts to hide it, told me she was also thankful I was alive. She was worried about me and hoped I would be okay. Little did she know how much effort it took not to kiss her then and there. Then, suddenly, the world got quiet. The wind rustling trees, the birds tweeting, and the insects chirping all stopped. Her breath was in my ear. I could feel her heartbeat, fast and steady. For a split second, my body froze, and my heart stopped beating. Just for a second, but once my body registered what was happening, it was everything and nothing like I imag
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[Not A Threat] ARIELLA I placed my hand on his chest and willed him to wake up. His skin was warm to the touch, but he didn’t stir. I glanced around frantically, trying to find something to help him. My eyes landed on a large tree branch lying on the ground a few feet away. On my feet in seconds, I grabbed it and ran back to his side. I placed the branch under his arm and tried to apply pressure to the wound, but it was gushing blood. I had to do something, and fast. Or he would bleed out. Ripping off a piece of my shirt, I tied it around the branch, hoping it would stem the flow of blood. Thank the goddess, it had the desired effect. The blood slowed to a trickle. “El!” Abby screamed behind me, her heavy footfall letting me know she was running towards me. “Over here.” I shouted, never taking my eyes off my mate. I stripped off my belt and wrapped it around his arm, compressing the wound. “Oh, thank goodness!” she said as she knelt down next to me. “What the hell happened?”
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[Is This The End?] DECLAN We marched further into the woods, where we came across a small camp. From where I stood, ten clicks away, I could smell the faint scent of death. As I approached, I noticed the bodies of several wolves, burned and bloody, lying in the dirt. I pulled out my bow and approached with caution, trailing behind the group. I held my breath as we stepped over the dead bodies. In an instant, my body grew tense as I scanned the area, trying to discern what had taken place at the camp. My fingers tightened around my bow out of reflex. “Are they all dead?” someone murmured in a low voice. “It looks that way,” I replied, my tone grim. “We have to be careful; whatever or whoever did this could still be out there.” My men nodded and followed me through the camp, their guns drawn. They found the bodies of several hunters, but no sign of what had killed them. A stillness hovered in the air, as if all life had been sucked out of this place. I peered into a nearby tent,
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[Waiting Impatiently] DECLAN I set my jaw and drummed my fingers against my leg. You could hear the tension in the air. Over the last twenty minutes, my troops and I had been waiting in my parents’ old cabin for the hunters. I recall my parents taking me here as a child. When things were quiet on the pack lands in the summer, we’d come up here, and I’d spend hours in the lake five clicks north of here. Though I didn’t want to sully those fond memories of them by utilizing the cabin as a hideout during the war, it was the only accessible spot where we would be safe and keep an eye out for the hunters closing in on the pack. Hopefully, my parents wouldn’t be angry at me for using it other than as a vacation home. As the minutes ticked by, I felt my anxiety rise. I felt out of control, waiting for something awful to happen to my pack. I tried to tamp down my fear and focus on what we needed to do. All this panicking had me wondering if this was my last day alive. Since Jasper to
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[Betrayal] MALIK I took the western route when Ariella and her companion were out of sight, heading toward the location where I knew the hunters would camp. I needed answers for this betrayal, despite the existence of a treaty between the two species. Trekking over fallen logs and broken twigs, I drew in a deep breath, filling my lungs with fresh air. I quickened my pace as I drew closer to the location, scanning the forest around me for any signs of movement. My heart thumped as I finally spotted the camp, its tents distinguishable among the trees. Owen emerged from the tent. He dialed something on his cell and pressed it to his ears. “Gil, it’s Owen. Bruno reported he saw four wolves heading your way. He said Malik killed Titus to protect a she-wolf and another wolf.” He said, frowning. “Yeah, I believe it’s her,” Owen answered after a minute, his voice slightly hushed. I froze, my stomach dropping to the ground. He paused, his frown deepening. “I’ll handle it,” he said. “
