*FREYA*
I was furious when Lain snatched the phone away from me just because he was being very paranoid."I wasn't done talking to Noah, why on earth would you even hang up?" I asked, feeling irritated while he maintained his signature poker face.He shrugged carelessly and turned off my phone."The Dark Tide are trying to lure you into a fucking trap, and you stupidly fell for it. You've been on the damn phone for three minutes, and I'm sure that allowed them to enough time to have leverage on us," he ranted.He ran his fingers through his messy hair, blowing out a breath.There was something strange about this man other than turning into a badass werewolf like in the movies.It feels like there's something much darker about him, but I can't seem to figure it out.He turned to glare at me."Why are you staring at me?"I licked my lips, which suddenly felt dry, and narrowed my eyes at him."You called me your mate at the club."The word "mate" instantly made him tense, and it made me uncomfortable too.I've read a few fictional books about werewolves, and according to my understanding, it usually means like a soulmate."It was a mistake," he muttered quietly.I cocked a brow at him."We are mates..." I whispered softly.I sound very ridiculous at this point.Lain shook his head negatively."Don't be delusional, I don't believe in the mate bond or anything about it. It's just a myth that keeps people together regardless of their flaws.""How do we break the mate bond?" I asked curiously while his eyes widened.He remained silent, contemplating what to say to me.I heard someone yelling outside, and when I looked out the window, I was stunned to see a man wearing combat gear, but he wasn't alone.Noah was with that man and, worse of all, he was being held at gunpoint.A gasp escaped my lips, and Lain stood beside me, looking more dazed."Stay inside," he ordered, and I stared at him in disbelief.I scoffed in annoyance."I'm not going to hide in here while my best friend is at gunpoint. I won't let anything happen to him."Lain rolled his eyes at me and opened the door, stepping outside.They exchanged a few words while I kept my eyes on Noah, who had dry blood on his face.What the hell did they do to him?Noah has always been sweet and kind to everyone, he doesn't deserve this.Lain stood in front of me protectively, and I felt my heart getting warm and fuzzy inside.I learned that the intruder's name was Drex, and he was still planning to kill me and Lain.I still couldn't understand why these people were after my life. Was it something I did in my previous life? Because my parents weren't wealthy, and they didn't have many enemies.This only made me more confused.Lain squeezed my hand for a brief moment, doing it twice.I could tell that he was about to do something reckless."You'd shoot your best friend?" Lain taunted, a smug smirk playing on his lips.Drex chuckled wickedly."I'd shoot you if it meant saving my own fucking life. Just hand over the girl before things get nasty," he threatened.Lain wasn't the type to give up, and that's something I've learned about him in these couple of hours.None of them looked like they'd back down.Before I could blink, Lain shifted into his brown wolf, and I got on his back. But before we could escape, the gun went off, and I heard Lain whimpering.The force of the bullet sent me flying and hit against a tree, falling to the ground with a painful thud.The sharp pain in my lower back made me gasp.I was definitely going to have a nasty purple bruise later.My vision was getting spotty, and I saw Lain lying on the ground, unmoving.Drex let go of Noah, and he fell to the ground.Our eyes locked, and he looked terrified.The pain in my heart was getting worse.Lain got hurt trying to protect me, and if something happens to him, I'll never be able to forgive myself.Tears filled my eyes when I saw Drex coming towards me.Then I felt it.Raw power and anger filled my veins, and I screamed loudly as tears fell down my cheeks.Red flames appeared out of nowhere, surrounding me. I got on my feet as the pain disappeared, replaced with something more surreal and dangerous.Drex fired the gun at me, and the bullet melted into a puddle and fell to the ground.He made a huge mistake by firing at me.His eyes widened in shock as he took a step back."What the fuck are you?"Maybe this is why they wanted to kill me, because I was a monster just like Lain.My body was covered in flames, but they didn't cause me any pain or discomfort. They made me feel stronger."You hurt Lain!"The surrounding flames grew bigger, and I pointed at Drex as flames of fire left my body and blasted him. He was in no shape to fight me off now that my flames were stronger than anything he'd seen before.My body felt like it was being ripped apart by the heat, and when my flames were finally released from me, there wasn't a human body anymore.The whole forest was filled with fire, and I looked at my hands, which were covered in red and orange hues.I was a monster.I was a demon.It was then that I knew that this is what I am supposed to look like. No one else in this world could have turned into a fire demon; only demons can do something like this.It felt like I couldn't breathe, and when I opened my eyes, the flames began to disappear, and I could see my skin returning to normal.The feeling of my muscles tightening up as they got used to being rid of the fire made my legs tremble, and then I collapsed onto the ground. My heart beating so fast against my chest made my head dizzy, but I forced myself to sit up so I wouldn't pass out again.I couldn't spot Drex nor Noah. Did I kill them?The mere thought made me sick to my stomach.I grew up thinking that I was human, but in reality, I was a demon from the pits of hell. A demon who had become too weak to even kill humans, and then suddenly it started getting hotter and hotter, and soon all I saw was darkness.*LAIN*When my eyes finally open, the smell of smoke fills the air, and I can't help but wonder what happened.Then it all comes back to me.Drex actually fucking shot me.I slowly get up and wince in pain when I trace where the pain is coming from, but the funny thing is that my hand isn't covered in blood like I expected it to.I had a small scar where I was shot.What the actual fuck?I can't seem to wrap my head around it.While grabbing some clothes, I realize that I haven't seen Freya since I woke up.Did Drex take her?I look around the cabin searching for her and just as I'm about to lose the little sanity I have, I see a hand behind the tree.Dread fills me, and the mere thought of seeing Freya's dead body sends me reeling.He killed her and left her here.I swallow hard and begin walking towards the tree, and when I'm finally close enough, I'm stunned to find Freya's naked body.My eyes widen in shock as I check her pulse and for injuries.She looks pretty fine.Axel growls
*LAIN*I looked around the cabin, packing a few items that we might need along the way. I had a feeling that things were about to get messy this time because I know the dark tide; when they want something, they won't stop until they get what they want.Once I had everything that we might need, I offered her my hand, and she looked at me hesitating.Didn't she trust me anymore?I cocked a brow at her."Freya?"She bit her bottom lip softly and looked away, refusing to look at me."Why didn't you let Drex take me? You don't even know me, and I don't get why you're going through the hassle."She was right.Personally, I wouldn't help her, but Axel wants her safe and sane, and I'm not in the mood for arguing with him over some hybrid human girl.I wish I could tell her that the moon goddess chose us to be mates, but I doubt she has any knowledge about that.I forced a smile."Like I said, I was sent to protect you, and trust me, I'm just doing my job."She scoffed in annoyance."You keep
*FREYA*The girl probably thought that she could intimidate me but I've had worse. She ignores me and goes straight to hug Lain just to spite me.I sighed deeply, crossing my hands over my chest. I didn't have time to play her mind games right now. What I need is to take a hot shower and finally wear clothes that actually fit me.Wearing Lain's clothes brought a lot of judgment and I could tell by how people were staring at me.I would have glared at them but I don't want to be rude.When Lain and that girl are finally done talking I'm shown to my new room by one of the women who live here.The house was filled with kids, men and women and they all lived here as a big happy family Something that I never had while growing up.The room was simple but also luxurious. Bright yellow walls and a big chandelier hanging above my head.It had everything that a girl could ever want.The woman offered me her hand."My name is Aniko."I gave her a smile as we shook hands."Freya," I muttered qui
*LAIN* Velvet wouldn't let me escape even if I wanted to. This was the part I hated about her. She always insisted on the most annoying things.She grabbed my arm while I sipped my black steaming coffee."So what's up with the deal with you and that other girl?" I turned to look at her cocking a brow and placed my mug on the kitchen island."That girl has a name and Axel recognized Freya as his mate. It's out of my control."I could see the irritation on her face."No offense Lain I know that your dad married a human but I don't think you should repeat the same mistake." I stood up.My tall frame towering over her.The fear in her eyes was evident and she closed her lips instantly.A sly smirk curved my lips."I don't want you to meddle in my personal affairs, do you get that?"Our eyes locked.As my wolf Axel challenged her to say one more thing about Freya. I might be lenient but Axel won't be this nice when he takes over.She nodded quietly and walked away.I sighed deeply.What
*LAIN*Axel was pretty mad that I had to crush Freya's spirits but it was the only way to keep her away. I'd never be able to forgive myself if something horrible happened to her."Why are you so cruel towards our mate?" Axel asked curiously.I sighed deeply, choosing to ignore him."I don't like Freya and besides I don't believe in the mate bond."Axel scoffed in annoyance."You don't like her?" I rolled my eyes in response while searching something on my laptop."Come on, your eyes said it all when you kept staring at her in that short red dress. I know that you want her, it's just a matter of time before you admit it of your free will." Axel was furious with me."You should believe in the mate bond because your parents were always an inspiration to many members of the pack."I got up feeling frustrated."Get out of my head, dude." Axel disappeared and I sat down slamming the laptop shut.I won't be able to concentrate on the task I'm doing because he got on my nerves.There was
*FREYA*I ignored Aniko's warnings and rushed to help Noah get on his feet. I felt so relieved to see him alive because his death has always burdened me.He sat down on one of the chairs and I offered him a glass of water.After finishing the glass of water he turned to look at me with tears in his eyes."Are you okay Noah?" I asked in a worried tone and he shook his head negatively.Things haven't been the same since those fucking people took me from the club.I sighed deeply."I thought you died in the woods because of the fire I made."He looked up meeting my gaze."I managed to escape by a thread and I followed the footprints I found in the woods and they led me to this strange house."He shook his head in disbelief and looked at Aniko who didn't look too pleased by his presence.She crossed her arms over her chest."Luna I don't trust him there's something fishy about him and my wolf just senses it."Aniko was a nice woman but I didn't want to be rude to her.I turned to look at
*LAIN*After Freya walked out on me and went to look for her shady friend and I found him talking to a few people trying to look like he belonged in my pack when in reality he was just a rogue.A pathetic human."Noah."He turned around meeting me gaze and the bastard had the audacity to even smirk at me.He was definitely testing his luck."So what's the deal between you and Freya? I heard that you're mates, is that why you kidnapped her?" I scoffed in annoyance.Axel took over and he eagerly wanted to put Noah in his place for meddling in my relationship with Freya."She is mine" Axel muttered sternly as I watched Noah take a step back.He raised his hands in defeat."Look man I don't want any trouble and besides Freya is just my best friend I don't like her that way." Axel hummed in response but he still wasn't satisfied with Noah's answer.Noah sighed deeply, staring at the ground.Did I strike a nerve? "I'm into men."I cocked a brow at him and he looked up meeting my gaze."I
*FREYA*Tears rolled down my cheeks and a painful sob escaped my lips as the book dropped to the ground with a thud.Noah picked it up and began reading where I ended. Once he was done he looked up meeting my gaze."Freya it's not completely horrible just don't follow in her footsteps you have a kind heart and you're nothing like this woman."I shook my head negatively, wiping my tears away."The fire goddess only resorted to destruction because she came to earth and fell in love with a human and the man got her pregnant and exploited her powers for his own selfish desires.""Don't you understand? After the goddess of fire destroyed the world, the surviving people wanted to kill her until she went into hiding. That's not the kind of life I want for myself."He nodded in understanding."This woman is a murderer and if we are fucking related I am going to lose my shit right now."He placed a comforting hand on my shoulder."What if Lain finds out that I'm an abomination? He'll definitel