I stood frozen in surprise as the door slammed shut, leaving me standing outside the gate with loads of heavy grocery bags in my hands.
Confusion washed over me as I tried to make sense of the situation unfolding before me.The worried voices of the women continued to echo through the gate, their urgency growing with each passing second.Curiosity and concern compelled me to knock on the door so that I could give a little explanation about the old woman's situation.A few moments of silence followed, and then the door creaked open, revealing a young, beautiful woman with a fear expression on her face. She glanced at me, her ombre eyes filled with apprehension."Who are you?" She asked, her voice trembling slightly."I'm…I'm the lady who brought your grandmother," I stammered.She hesitated for a moment and was about to hand her the bags, but suddenly, her eyes went wide before slamming the door shut again without a word. I blinked incessantly, wondering what was wrong with them. Not even a simple thank you, I grumbled.As I looked down at my hands full of bags,I pondered what to do with them. Should I leave them here, hoping they would retrieve them later? But what if birds or other animals eat them? I wondered aloud.Still contemplating what to do, a sleek imposing black car suddenly appeared and approached the massive gate. The windows were tinted, obscuring the view inside.The gate slowly began to open on its own.Despite my fatigue from lugging these bags, I sprinted in front of the car, causing it to screech to a halt, startling the birds perched in the trees. Peering through the windshield, my gaze locked with a dark brown-haired man wearing sunglasses. There was no mistaking that his eyes, hidden behind those shades, were fixed on me. He removed them, opened the driver's door, and stepped out and marched over to me. I stood there in awe as he towered before me, dressed entirely in black and smelling amazing.He exuded an aura of strength and vitality. His eyes, a piercing shade of ombre, were complemented by his chiselled jawline. His hands were remarkably large.He appeared flawless, almost like a fallen angel, but there was an unmistakable air of hell about him. He was the most strikingly handsome man I had ever encountered in my life.Before I could explain myself, he brought out his hand on my head, and before I knew what he was doing, he pushed me on the ground out of his way like a piece of trash. Shocked, I looked at him. Are fucking serious. I snapped at him.He looked un bothered by my snap because he just walked back in his car. I slowly rose up from the ground, stained in dirt. Suddenly the small gate opened and the old woman came out running while calling Athena's name as that beautiful woman followed suit. I was now tired of her.When She reached where I was, she clamped her mouth in shock. Did you get in trouble again because of me? She whisper-cried. Her grandson got out of the car and asked firmly."What are you doing out here?"The old woman grabbed my hand and pulled me with her to her grandson or son only God knows. She looked up at him and said, Don't be harsh on her. It's me who you should blame, for I begged her to accompany me to the human side...Stop there. He said to the old woman gravely and she immediately stopped talking.No one wouldn't though. Not to that tone he used. There was a silence between them.Two tall men emerged from the big gate and silently one of them carried the old woman on his shoulder as the other one took the beautiful woman whose face had already turned pale.When they all disappeared he turned to me. I won't deny, he looked hot and handsome, his eyes piercing through me, to my deepest core.What's your name? He asked, his voice rough but soothing.Keilah. I replied without hesitation.He gave me a long emotionless stare. Without saying another word he pulled out his wallet and took out almost all the money, his eyes never leaving mine and I knew right away the money was getting offered to me.I came back to my senses from his charming beauty and stopped him before he handed me his money or threw it to me.I had already faced enough embarrassment from you. I did my part of bringing the old woman safely home. Now I'll excuse myself out of here. I said, turned and walked toward the waiting taxi.I hopped inside the car and closed the door, reminding myself not to turn around. However, as soon as I sat down, I found myself glancing back at him. The guy was still standing there, seemingly lost in his own thoughts. Suddenly, he shifted his gaze towards me, catching me off guard. Startled, I quickly averted my eyes away, my heart racing. I scolded myself for my reaction. But in a brief moment of silence, I remembered the way he had looked at me – a mix of fear and rage."What a jerk," I murmured, wondering if he knew I was looking at him. The taxi driver caught my attention and said,"He's handsome, right?" I responded with a confused "Huh.."He appears to be new around here. All the years I've been in this business of taxi driving, I've never seen his face before. He said and shot me a look through the side mirror and said, "You're drawn to him.""You're wrong, sir. ''I'll never be drawn to that piece of trash. Did you see what he did to me? Instead of thanking me for bringing his mother, or whoever she is, safely to their house, he just pushed me on the ground. Not only that, he was about to throw money in my face. Like, what the heck?" I grumbled, not realizing I overreacted.The taxi driver shot me another long stare before saying, "I witnessed everything and noticed how you were blushing." However, I have some advice for you: stay away from that man. He poses hell…Before I could respond, the taxi lost control and crashed into a tree, causing me to hit my head repeatedly. Glancing at the driver, I saw that he was bleeding from his head but still conscious enough to speak."What… What was that thing—?"His words were cut short as a huge wolf broke the car window, dragged him out, and bit his head off. The terrifying scene momentarily left me speechless until the wolf turned its eyes on me. I let out a piercing, nonstop scream while desperately calling for help.I stared in horror as the wolf circled my side of the door, its one menacing grey eye piercing me. Heavy breaths escaped its mouth, drooling slimy blood. Trembling, I closed my eyes and began repenting my sins to God.Before I could finish my prayer, the wolf smashed through the car window. I felt its slimy face against my skin, praying for a painless death. As the wolf's hot, rancid breath brushed against my skin, my heart pounded furiously in my chest. Fear consumed every inch of my being as I braced myself for the inevitable death.Just as the wolf's jaws were about to close around me, a deafening gunshot echoed through the air, causing the wolf to recoil in surprise. I turned my head, expecting to see a hunter or a saviour, but instead, I saw a man figure all in black standing by the shattered car window.It was him, his hands still smoking from the gun he held. I tremulously exhaled, feeling thankful to the heavens for this man who had saved me from the clutches of death.With a swift motion, the man stepped forward, pushing the wolf away from me. His presenceseemed to command authority, and the wolf cowered before him. It was as if he possessed some kind of superpower, a connection to the wild that allowed him to control even the most ferocious creatures.As the wolf retreated deep into the forest, the man turned his attention towards me. His gaze is unpredictable. "Are you alright?" He asked, his voice croaky. I nodded, my voice barely a whisper. "Thank you… I thought I was going to die. Suit yourself. No
Seizing the opportunity, I scrambled to my feet, my heart pounding in my chest. I knew I had to run, to put as much distance between this predator and myself as possible. But as I turned to sprint, someone suddenly appeared in front of me and knocked me to the ground."What do you want me to do with her?" "Should I kill her?" A chilling woman's voice echoed through. I was so scared that I felt like I might wet myself. As I lay on the ground, my mind raced with thoughts of escape and survival, The chilling question that had been uttered moments ago still hung in the air, sending shivers down my spine. Who was this woman talking about? Was she referring to me? The uncertainty only fueled my fear, making it difficult to think clearly.I mustered all the courage I had left and tried to push myself up from the cold, hard ground. But my body felt heavy, as if it were weighed down by an invisible force. Panic surged through me as I realized my limbs were numb, unresponsive to my desperate c
RALPH I took slow steps backwards, my eyes still fixed on this human thing lying on the ground. Pausing, I found it difficult to process the fact that my wolf had accepted and marked her. As I stood there, frozen in disbelief, a mix of emotions washed over me. Confusion, shock, and a hint of pride mingled together, creating a whirlwind of thoughts inside my mind. How did this happen? How had my wild and untamed wolf, who had always been so fiercely independent, chosen to mark a human?Why did you do that?" I asked my wolf in the calmest tone I had ever mastered.I couldn't help it; the excitement of finding my mate overwhelmed me. Didn't you see it? The aura didn't work on her; she overpowered it and refused our rejection. She's one in a million, isn't she? You were surprised tooright? She has completely overcome this sickening aura. I pulled my hair so hard, feeling jittery as if I was about to rip my skin off my skull. I don't care about all that. She's a fucking human. She can't b
RALPH Get up," I ordered, my voice fierce."Why would I do that?" she replied dryly.I see. you're still big-headed. I wonder if you would still have the same spirit when I introduced you to the pack. It's bound to be entertaining. I thought to myself. Crouching down, I grabbed her hand, but I quickly dropped it due to the sudden jolting spark. She looked up at me in shock, clearly surprised. "Do you have electricity in your hands?" she asked.Without answering, I grabbed her hand again, ignoring the intense sparks that radiated through me. I despised this annoying mate bond, the sparks growing stronger with each passing second. I was furious at how much it affected me. Damn it to my wolf for making this impossible.When I arrived at my room, I immediately headed to the bathroom. I swiftly removed my clothes and turned on the hot water, vigorously scrubbing away her scent until I could no longer smell it. Taking a deep breath, I finally felt a sense of relief. As I emerged from the
KEILAH I was wandering into the woods, my senses alive with the crisp scent of pine and the soft rustle of leaves underfoot. A tranquil solitude enveloped me, wrapping around my soul like a comforting embrace. But then, as if nature had scripted a sudden twist, the serenity fractured. A distant howl pierced the air, stirring a primal fear within. It was joined by others, a haunting chorus echoing through the trees. My heart quickened its pace, mirroring the urgency of the wilderness around me. I turned to retrace my steps, only to find my path obscured by an impenetrable thicket.Panic started to rise within me, a knot tightening in my chest. I looked around and realized I had ventured too far. How did I even end up in the woods? I self asked but yet had no answers. As the chorus of howls grew louder, my pulse matched their rhythm. They were drawing closer, their primal calls speaking a language I couldn't comprehend. The primal howls sent shivers down my spine. I dared not glance b
KEILAH As the edges of my vision began to fade, I mustered every ounce of strength I had left and looked into his eyes and spoke up anyways… "Why are you always trying to kill me when I am your mate?" He flicked his eyes, a mixture of anger and confusion dancing within them. I pressed on, my voice shaky but determined. "I know you're a werewolf and the alpha who doesn't like humans for some reason I don't know of. And me being human and your mate makes it difficult for you, I understand and am sorry that you're struggling with it."His expression hardened, but a hint of conflict lingered in his eyes. In a swift motion, he released his hold, allowing me to crumple to the ground. Gasping for air, I watched as he turned away without saying anything and disappeared out.Feeling bruised and drained, I managed to pull myself up and staggered towards the bathroom. The hot water cascaded over me, soothing my aching muscles, but my mind was still racing with unanswered questions. Why does he a
RALPH Standing on the rooftop, smoking, was always the best way for me to relieve stress from my alpha duties. However, I never imagined that I would find myself in this spot, contemplating my thoughts about a human being—my mate. It's hard to believe that I am somehow affected by someone I despise. The more I dislike her, the more she occupies my mind. The cool air wrapped around me as I tookanother drag from my cigarette, the tendrils of smoke swirling around my head. In the silence of the rooftop, I could finally let my guard down and allow my thoughts to roam freely. But tonight, my thoughts were consumed by her— the last words she'd said to me after finding her on the phone. I can't get them out of my mind.The way she looked at me when Benita touched me. It made me feel like I was betraying her. It was so disturbing that I left the room like a coward, leaving her alone with Benita, who I know won't leave her alone without leaving a scratch on her. I might be losing my mind n
KEILAH “I stood frozen, disbelief etched into every fibre of my being as his warm embrace enveloped me. My heart, previously a frantic drummer in a panic, now orchestrated a softer, steadier rhythm. It was an unfamiliar sensation—a shift from terror to an inexplicable calmness. Despite the knowledge of his formidable abilities, his arms felt like a sanctuary, a refuge from the chaos that raged outside.In that moment, surrounded by his embrace, I marvelled at the unexpected twist in our encounter. Fear, once an unrelenting captor, now surrendered to an overwhelming sense of solace and protection. His arms, like an impenetrable fortress, shielded me from the harshness of the world.As I nestled against him, his heartbeat became my melody, a soothing symphony that drowned out the clamour of my anxieties. Each steady thud was a reassurance, a whisper that echoed safety and trust in this unlikely sanctuary.”I closed my eyes and allowed myself to fully immerse in the moment, relishing the