Narrator's POVWhen Lesley is coming up with yet another plan to get rid of Tina, Tina has calmed down from the strange feeling of getting into the city she calls home in such a rebellious manner. Suddenly a shadow casts over her, making Tina look up to a strict voice--"Miss Cleo, I presume?"In front of Tina is a woman in her forties. Her hair combed, delicate and elegant. Even the wrinkles at her eye corners look in order like soldiers standing in a line.Lilith Bryant.The head of the Department of Neurosurgery in the Central Hospital, and also the one who replied to Tina's job application after graduation this summer."Dr. Bryant?" Tina sorts her expression into a professional smile and reaches over for a handshake, "Thank you so much for the offer, and for taking out time to meet me!"Tina is surprised to see Dr. Bryant's heavy make-up and too formal an appearance, especially when Dr. Bryant is the one who chose this casual, cro
Tina's POVPulling up my shabby truck to the peaceful, secluded chapel, I made sure that no one was around before I hurried off. Though nervous as hell as butterflies fluttering in my chest, I can't stop myself from smiling because this is my wedding day!Except we don't have any wedding settings, guests, nor a wedding dress. But still!I'm marrying the love of my life here and today. Even though I'm already standing here, it feels like a too-good dream. Not just because I'm only 19, but because the whole world is against us.I'm a wolfless. Though my dad was a beta, I lost him before I was even born and grew up with my omega mom who has struggled to provide for me. In short, I hardly get what I want in life. I never expected to even find a mate, let alone to mate Soren Corvus, the most handsome, loving, powerful Alpha heir.Well, he won't be an Alpha heir after today.While he doesn't mind me for being a wolfless from a low-level family, his family took it hard when they found out ab
Tina's POVNever in a million years did I expect such words from Tayler, or anyone, actually. Being a wolfless, I couldn't recognize my fated mate. I imagine if I really have a mate, they would escape from me the moment they recognize me. After all, who would stay mated to a wolfless, right?Soren Corvus. That's who.He has always been there for me. He was a senior when I just got into high school, and he was the coolest thing I ever had during the three tormenting years -- the coolest big brother everyone worships who spoils you. He called me baby girl. Only after I turned 18 did he confess that he had his eyes on me since the first day he met me.Thinking about Soren, I shake my head as I storm out of the chapel, trying to act brave and angry when I am actually scared to death by Scott Tayler. I'm sure he's a lunatic now. The problem right now, is how to survive a deranged wolf on my own."You don't believe me!" Tayler catches me by my arm, and I stop, looking straight ahead without
Tina's POVThe eternal rest is not peaceful. At least mine is not.I must have blacked out after the gunman pulled the trigger, and the next thing I know, my head is bumping against a car door. The nauseous smell of leather stuffs my nostrils, giving me a headache."Hmm..." I murmur at the pain, but no sound comes out as I try to figure out where I am."Tina! You are awake!" Tayler's loud exclaim burst out, making my ears ring.I frown in pain, still can't move."Don't move, Tina, you are shot. You are only still alive because the bullet hit your collarbone! We still need to get you to a doctor though," Blabbering, Tayler sneaks a peek at me before he turns back to the wheel as the car bounces on the bumpy road. Every hit causes a tearing pain in my chest."How...?" I murmur. The world coming back to me as the pain does. I want to check Soren's messages like I do first thing every morning, only to realize there won't be a message from him ever again. In fact, I don't even have my phon
Tina's POV"Oh my God! She's awake! Stay with her! I'll go get Doctor Drew!"Light enters my eyes as a shout bursts out, but it's dumb and thick as if traveling through water.Later I get to know that the shout belongs to a cute little nurse named Daisy. She has been taking care of me during my coma.Yes, I was in a coma for three months. At least that's what they told me because I can't remember much. Apparently, I was in a car accident, and the crash broke my memory into pieces. I know who I am, and if I try, I can remember glimpses of my past.But not all. I know. Something important is missing. I just don't know what. But every time I try to think about it, a huge, unreasonable tsunami of sorrow washes through me and puts me in a panic attack. It's not healthy for my recovery, and I was advised against doing that by the doctors."How's my favorite patient doing today?" Doctor Drew always greets me that way. He's friendly to everyone, and apparently, loved by everyone in return.
Tina's POVApparently, the car fell off a cliff, and when Scott found the car, I was already rescued by the villagers.The other day in my ward, Scott's awkward answer raised doubt in me. It was like there was something between him and Lesley. I wouldn't be too surprised if so. After all, no wolfless would expect total loyalty from their mate.But that shred of weird feeling totally disappears in the next few days. Lesley and Scott would come to the hospital every day just to spend time with me, bringing me small gifts and taking pictures.They are really good to me. Honestly, a little too good, especially Scott. He treats me carefully with visible passion in his eyes, unlike any wolfless mates that I have heard of. I feel guilty for forgetting about him. He's supposed to be the most important person in my life, and I failed to protect our memories together. But he doesn't blame me. He would just laugh and say that we will make more of those.Daisy is good to me, too. But she started
Soren's POV[Teenie.][Teenie.][Teenie.]The whip is soaked with wolfsbane to make me weak, lashing on my back. With every whip landing on my back, I'd mumble her name, gripping the horizontal bar above my head to contain the pain, and knowing... she wouldn't respond.I'm too weak to even mindlink now.For three months, I have been kept in the pack's prison. My old man's loyal Beta, Alfred, on the day Tina and I were supposed to have eloped, captured me himself. Alpha's order, apparently. For three whole months, I was ripped of my phone, not allowed to leave the cell, and punished with twenty whips everyday.Even healing with my wolf, I can't keep up with the fresh wound cutting me open every day. I'm too weak!Now to think about it, my plan WAS ridiculously stupid. That damn old fox knew everything from the beginning! He just watched me struggle in vain under his paw, only to give me the final blow right before I was going to meet Tina.Just like now.With messy breath, I manage to
Soren's POVI never doubted Tina before, no matter how they lied about her leaving me for money, or that she eloped with a "mate" that came out of nowhere, or that she never loved me but just wanted Luna's title. But seeing this video, I don't know how to maintain that faith anymore."Here's the check for the $50,000. They have cashed it already." Father pulls out a piece of paper from his pocket, and I knock it onto the floor. But I know it's out of fear of looking at the hurting truth.That my Tina really betrayed me."You are not a prisoner here, Soren. You are born an Alpha, and you will be one." Father pats my arm softly, "These three months' pain is a good ending for your first love. You tried your best, and now you move on. An Alpha can get hurt, but never defeated. You can lick your wounds all you want in here, but when you come out, I expect to see a real Alpha."Alfred left with my father, and I'm left in a dead silent room with Levi."What do I do, Levi...?" I try to let go