Chapter 2 - Defiance
I couldn't tell how long I had been running, but the pack had to know I was gone by now. I finally took a moment to stop and breathe. The sun was slowly setting, and the forest was growing dark. Then, for the first time since leaving, the feeling of regret started to creep in.
"We need to find a place to sleep." Phoenix said softly "somewhere high to protect us from rogues and any other animals or creatures out here." Her voice was full of concern. I nodded in agreement as I used what daylight we had left to find a suitable tree to climb.
I was so busy trying to find a tree I hadn't noticed the wolf staring at me a few trees back. I could feel my hair stand up on end as I felt eyes burning into my back. A loud growl pierced my ears as I slowly turned around. A horrible smell of rot filled my nose as I turned to face the dark grey eyes staring at me. This wolf was definitely rogue. It smelled of death and decay. Foaming at the mouth, his teeth showing as his snout was pulled back into a snarl.
"I'm a werewolf too." I managed to say surprisingly calmly. As if that would change their mind about killing me. My heart was racing as I slowly stepped back. His fur was black as night with a huge scar across his side. He was rough, and the fur never fully grew back from whatever attack he endured. His eyes flashed to my feet, and he stepped forward, his growl deepening. I knew I only had seconds left before my life was over.
"I'm sorry I was so stupid to leave." I cried to Phoenix.
"With you until the end. I'd rather die than be a pet." She snarled. I flashed her a nervous smile and then turned to run as fast as I could. I knew I wouldn't get away, but I needed to try.
As I ran, I could hear the wolf run after me. I felt a sharp pain shoot down my leg as I fell to the ground. I grabbed anything I could and turned around, hitting it in the face with a rock. Hearing it yelp and step back for a second before it lunged at me again. I squeezed my eyes shut and pictured my father as it was the last thing I wanted to see before I died. I let out a loud scream as I felt its teeth bite into my arm. Just as I was about to pass out from the pain, I heard a huge yelp and felt a sense of relief.
I opened my eyes in shock as I saw a giant wolf, the biggest I've ever seen,ripping the rogue to pieces. Its fur as white as snow, it stepped back and turned to me. Its eyes were the most beautiful emerald green I had ever seen. Too weak to speak or move, I layed there welcoming death as I closed my eyes and passed out.
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Unknown P.O.V
I heard the screams as I raced through the forest. The smell of blood and rotting flesh hit my nose as I got closer. I could see a rogue on top of her. Its teeth Ripped into her arm. I jump straight for the rogue smashing it to the ground and ripping out its throat. I could hear her heart rate slowing. I stepped back from the mangled wolf and turned to look at her.
She looked at me with her blue eyes, welcoming death as she closed them. Her scarlet hair was filled with leaves and twigs. Her skin was tanned from the kisses from the sun. I shifted into my human form as I got closer to her. My Beta arrived, looking at the mess behind me. He changed and threw me some shorts from behind a tree. Her arm was definitely broken, but our pack doctor would put it back in place. She was lucky, considering all the rogue's bites and clawing. It didn't manage to hit any major arteries.
"We need to get her back to her packhouse. Have her fixed up there, and then we will bring her back to our territory right after." I told my Beta, giving him a nod to move forward.
"Go ahead of me and tell the others we found her and get the room and doctor ready for her arrival," I ordered
"On it." My Beta said as he turned into his wolf and ran ahead. I picked up her limp body. She couldn't have weighed more than a hundred and five pounds, maybe a hundred and fifteen pounds. She smelt so intoxicating; even with the smell of blood, her scent pushed through. The scent of vanilla and citrus hit my nose as I leaned her head against my chest and carefully carried her out of the woods.
As I walked into the packhouse, the werewolves that were left searching for her stared in disbelief. They couldn't believe she was still alive. I brought her into a room with a bed. As I placed her on the bed, the old pack doctor walked in. His eyes were wide as he stared at me.
"Her arm is definitely broken, and she has some lacerations on her stomach and back of her thigh," I told the doctor as he quickly put on gloves and examined her. I couldn't stop myself from watching his every move. I wasn't sure what had come over me.
"Once she is bandaged up, she will be brought to our territory," I said to my Beta as he walked into the room. He nodded
"She is lucky you got to her in time, Alpha Erik." My Beta said in a low tone. I could feel his eyes on me as he spoke.
"No one touches what's mine," I said sharply.
Chapter 3 - Regret Athenas P.O.V "How are we not dead" Phoenix mumbled. Her words sounded muffled and exhausted. "Where ever we are, it smells weird." "Maybe we are dead," I laughed, wincing at the sharp pain it caused. "Nope, definitely not dead." I could hear a faint beeping, but it sounded so far away, becoming louder as I slowly woke up. The smells all hit me at once—a mix of bleach and other cleaning products. I slowly opened my eyes, wincing at the light shining through the curtains. The room was bright white with a large bay window. There was a sink with a small cupboard above it. I slowly turned my gaze to my right to see a small bathroom. I looked down to s
Chapter 4 - Resistance Eriks P.O.V Adding new members to a pack is always stressful. As I sat in my office, I couldn't help but think of Athena. Everything always leads back to her crossing my mind. I told the hospital to keep me updated on any changes. I wanted her to stay in the packhouse, but she was in rough shape and would do better there until she was healed enough to be here. I didn't understand why my pull to her was so instantaneous. There was a knock at the door that snapped me from my thoughts "Come in," My voice sharp, revealing a hint of annoyance My Beta entered my office with a smile on his face. "The new pack members have settle
Chapter 5 - Acceptance Athena P.O.V I slowly opened my eyes, letting the light hit my face. The sun was just rising as I woke up. Today was the day I got to leave and venture to my new home. Was it home, or would it be a prison. Would I be locked away for trying to escape, for showing the new Alpha such disrespect? I heard stories of the Bloodstones pack. How ruthless their Alpha was. He showed no mercy to anyone who defied him. My stomach turned at the thought of him only saving me so he could end my life himself. "Knock knock." A familiar voice spoke with excitement, snapping me from my train of thought. A smile spread across my face as I looked at Greta. "Greta, what are you doing here so early?" I asked happily. "
Chapter 6 - Transparent I walked into the washroom staring at my reflection in the mirrors lining the wall above the sinks. Dark circles sat under my eyes, my blue eyes dull with exhaustion, and my scarlet hair was weighed down and sweaty from cleaning. I turned on the shower and got undressed. My body was ready to collapse as the hot water soothed my aching muscles. The last three nights had been a blur. From the early mornings to the late nights I needed to sleep for a week, it seemed each time we would get finished one room, another would be left in worse condition. We finally ended the night by cleaning the gym for the morning training, which took the longestafter the bathrooms. Each mat had to be moved, washed down, and ensured all blood was gone before being placed back.
Chapter 7 - The Calling Athena POV After a short but quiet night of sleep and a fast-paced morning, I was finally able to sit down and breathe. I knew after lunch I would be training with Alpha Erik. Yet, my mind kept flashing back to last night. How much I wanted to touch him and test how far I could go. The thought of all of it caused my cheeks to flush the lightest shade of pink. I craved the sensation his touch gave me. I didn't know what I was going to do, but I had to have his touch. Something was pulling me to him. "Earth to Athena.. where'd you go?" Greta asked, snapping me from my thoughts. "Oh, sorry, just the lack of sleep is catching up to me." I lied. "I can't wait to be
Chapter 8 - Hunger As I walked into the dining room, two plates sat on the table, one at the head of the table and the second next to it. I was pleased to see I was the first to arrive. It gave me time to calm the knot in my stomach and reel in Phoenix's over baring thoughts. "You be careful tonight. We don't need to find out what Alpha Erik meant when he said we would have consequences," Phoenix smirked. "You are so unbelievable." I scoffed "I just say what we're both thinking." Phoenix huffed. "Just imagine what it would feel like to have him." She said dreamily, sending flashes of what she thought through my head. My fingers entang
Chapter 9 - Protection I slammed my fist on my desk. "Damnit, Paul, why wasn't I informed of this. When I asked you about past treaties and attacks, you never thought this was something that needed to be mentioned." I growled. "What is it that she wants," I demanded. "I was ordered not to mention it to anyone. Even after Alpha Hues passed, I honoured his command." His voice was low and full of regret. "The Fae told us a story of a wolf. One with unlimited power, its fur so dark it glowed blue in the light. She believes that one of our pack members has this wolf and is waiting for the wolf to come of age. She demanded that Alpha Hues inform her as soon as it happened. He refused to help her, so she infected him. We told her that the
Chapter 10 - Ceremony Athena POV After dinner, I was left feeling even more confused about Erik than before. It left me with a night full of staring up at the ceiling. As the sun started rising and a new day had started, I rolled out of bed unrested and unable to soothe the knot in my stomach. Before I could even get fully dressed, there was a knock at the door. "One second," I shouted. I slipped on my burgundy sports bra, a loose white Tee and burgundy leggings. I opened the door to see Alpha Erik standing there. My eyes widened as I stared at him, and my heart started racing beyond my control. His face was hard as he looked like he had a night without sleep as well. I roamed his face as I looked at his chiselled jaw and his eyes dark with emerald sp