ALLISON POVA kick to my side sent me tumbling off the bed, landing on the ground with a thud. Groaning, I rubbed my eyes and slowly got back on my feet. I realized I was still in Chase's room and that I had fallen because he accidentally kicked me.Chase was currently tossing and turning on the bed, his hands gripping the duvet and his mouth slightly open. I furrowed my brows, leaning in to try and understand what he was saying, but all I could make out was, "No, no, no!"He was definitely having a nightmare, I thought. Reaching out to smooth his brows, I winced as his skin felt hot to the touch. His fever had gotten much worse.I walked towards the bathroom, grabbed a bowl, filled it with water, and took a towel before returning to him. Dipping the towel in the water, I squeezed it out before placing it on his forehead. It seemed to calm him down for a few seconds before he started again. This time, he groaned loudly, shifting uncomfortably in bed.I reached out to touch his shirt t
CHASE POVMy lungs burned, but it wasn't the only part of my body searing. My skin and every inch I touched felt like a fiery furnace, overheated.I pressed my hand to my side, which had been aching for a while. When I raised my shirt, I saw nothing but unusual purple patches.Lowering my shirt again, I surveyed the large, empty room surrounded by windows. A loud noise shattered my thoughts, making me wince. I stepped toward the window as it subsided.My eyes widened at my surroundings."The ocean?" I exclaimed, disbelief flooding me. There was no way I could have been transported here. One minute, I was in the bathtub, writhing in pain with Allison in front of me. The next, I was in a field, then the wind came, and suddenly, I was in the middle of the ocean."It's what your mind makes it seem," a voice said, and I turned to see who had spoken.A woman stood before me, her silvery hair flowing as if the wind was whipping through it, though the room was still. Her eyes were a pale whit
ALLISON POV"Chase," I murmured, attempting to shake him awake. He was still fast asleep in the bathtub.I had been tempted to check twice if he was still breathing, placing my finger close to his nose and feeling for a pulse.I groaned as soon as my hand came into contact with his skin. He was burning again. Even though he had soaked himself in water, his temperature didn't seem to alleviate. With his temperature spiking by the minute, I wouldn't be surprised if the water started steaming."She's just a child," Chase whispered, making me frown. His eyes were still closed. It was as if he was trying to wake up but having difficulty doing so.Sitting near the tub, I dipped my hand into the water, gently caressing his thigh. "I hope you're not enjoying making me feel agitated," I said.Then, my mind wandered back to Artemisia. She hadn't called back like she wanted to, and I didn't want to disturb her, especially knowing Sinclair was with her. I would only be putting both her and myself
ALLISON POV"What can I get you?" I asked as Artemisia and Julie settled on the sofa in the living room."Get?" Artemisia asked. "Silly, we're not strangers.""I am, and I'm famished," Julie groaned, rubbing her stomach for emphasis. "Can I have some lamb chops, a white wine, Chardonnay to be precise, and maybe some vanilla cake for my sweet tooth?""Isn't that the same thing Laurent got for you yesterday?" Artemisia asked, her brows raised."L-Laurent who?" Julie snorted, rolling her eyes. "Who is that, by the way?""Julie!" Artemisia scolded playfully, making Julie shrug."So, you're fucking my brother," I interrupted, my nose wrinkling.Julie flushed a deep shade of red and shook her head. "Never. He's a skirt chaser.""Of course, everyone knows he fucks whoever wears a skirt. And any human or werewolf who gets involved with him will regret it." I stated."He's not that bad," Julie defended.Okay, for one, I knew Julie had a thing for Laurent. I had seen how they both acted towards
ALLISON POVWhat could be worse than sneaking around with an enemy of your sibling behind his back and knowing you could get punished for it?I doubted there was anything much worse than that.I shivered, knowing where I'd end up if I were caught. The cold, dark, nightmarish dungeon was situated underneath the vast Blue moon pack palace.The dungeon I had heard a lot of horrifying stories about. I didn't want to be part of those who experienced it. Hence, the reason I was always careful when coming to Chase's.I jumped out of my beat-up truck after packing at a safe distance. Glancing around, I rounded the corner I often took to Chase's pack house.Chase and I had been sneaking around for some weeks now.We met at a friend's party and hit it off immediately. I was attracted to him, and I believed he was attracted to me as well.But then, I didn't know why he hadn't taken steps to mark me and make me his.It was as if he only enjoyed messing around with me and didn't want all I wanted.
CHASE POVI was given two months to find a mate, or I'd die a slow, painful death. So, I thought of capturing the first woman that came into view and locking her up in my room, beating her up until she agreed to mate with me, or declaring I was looking for a mate in my pack and watching a lot of women wait in line.But I wasn't a beater. I had never hit a woman before despite how annoying they were, and many of the women in my pack were only good as fuck buddies.Kicking at the carcass of the fox I had finished feasting on, I stared at the night sky as several howls resounded from afar.Standing up, I stretched my aching limbs and sniffled as a new scent wafted into the air.The hair on my body prickled, and my ears perked up.I dashed towards an opening and halted."Mate!" Ajax growled.I stared into my mate's eyes and doubted she knew who I was.Five hundred years of being hopeless, roaming the world, and searching for the cursed mate that was talked about in the prophecy. 'The curs
ALLISON POVI didn't know why but for some reason, I seemed drawn to this mysterious werewolf. I felt a familiar feeling. A feeling I only got from a particular person; I felt it with this werewolf.My eyes narrowed as I stared into its icy blue eyes. Was this Chase?I didn't know, and I doubted he was the one. The reason I couldn't ascertain if it were he or not was I hadn't seen him shift. Of course, I knew he was an Alpha werewolf, but that was all. And we met just a few weeks ago for me to learn more about him.Yet, I knew all the rooms in the pack house.I grimaced, shaking my head as the image of our last encounter rushed into my mind.Despite how juicy it was, it would be our last.I had broken up with Chase as he couldn't give me a good reason why he had kissed Artemisia.He had even made me look like a fool and had casually dismissed me. The nerves of him!Now, gazing back at the werewolf made me think of him. I had vowed never to have any thoughts about him after yesterday, b
ALLISON POVWhat could be worst than having a powerful witch point a deadly torch at you, calling you a cursed child on your joyous day?I doubt there was anything worst than that."She has the cursed mark!" Her voice was so loud it almost deafened me. I staggered backward as she moved towards me.Stumbling on my feet, I fell on the ground and stuttered. "W-what do you mean?"My wide eyes moved around the hall, and I saw everyone was frozen in place.It was as if time stopped, and only me and the great witch could move.She snarled. "This is no place for you, the evil one.""I am not evil!" I said firmly, offended by what she was saying to me.I didn't understand what was happening, but I wouldn't say I liked it.More so, what angered me the most was she had jerked me away from my wolf and accused me of what I didn't know of!"You are, and you shall die!" She said and pointed the torch at me once more.I saw it glow, and fire spewed out of it."Leave me alone!" My yelling helped those