IrisA dermatologist was invited to take care of our skin. It was my turn, and I walked into an examination room whose walls were painted a soothing white color.Dressed in a white lab coat, the doctor greeted me with a friendly smile. Several shelves were filled with skincare products, and she passed me a magazine that explained different skin conditions and then made sure the room was well-lit."You have to take off your clothes and lay on the table," she pointed to the center while bringing out a scalpel, tweezers, and magnifying glasses."Let's talk about your skincare routine. Do you currently follow any?"I almost laughed, as if I was ever given such luxury. Even before the test, I had nothing to call my own. I was living like a maid in my father's house."No," I said simply. "I've never really thought about it."She smiled. "No worries, it's never too late to start taking care of your skin. Now, let's assess it. Do you have any specific reactions or sensitivities to skincare pr
Day 2Adonis My mind and body were in complete harmony, beyond description. Some people believe that having good sex, drinking alcohol, or getting high on marijuana are the only ways to feel euphoric.I have been celibate since Isabella's death; I was not drunk, but I was high on an unfathomable level of happiness. For the first time in my life, warmth flooded my heart, and I couldn't stop smiling. This unexpected sense of comfort puzzled me. Something was calming me down, but all I could recall was a touch.Those gentle, magical hands gave me goosebumps all over. The sun shone through the curtains, and I felt energized. The question was, "Whose hands were those?"It was driving me insane that I still couldn't recall anything. I wanted to put a face on those hands because their touch was the only thing that put me at ease. Trying to remember was like hitting a wall. When I shifted, there was no synergy between my human and wolf forms because my wolf memory was so bad. This was ou
IrisI felt humiliated and uneasy as my body gave way beneath me. I wasn't sure if my vertigo after landing on the floor from the unsuccessful catwalk was a result of tiredness or the fact that Alpha Adonis was in the room.I felt something pressing against my ribs and was eager to get out of there. The instructors and the girls were harsh, constantly laughing at those who were weak or lacked the necessary skills. They worsened my mood."Iris! Are you okay? Natalia rushed to my side. "Are you hurt?""A little," I managed to say. "Maybe I should sit for a while.""You okay, Iris?" Another girl asked. I nodded, feeling embarrassed.Adonis remained expressionless while watching. The man was almost too attractive for words. His green eyes, firm features, and the confidence he exuded made me forget to breathe.I despised the fact that my feet were wobbly in those high heels and that I foolishly fell when Alpha Adonis entered the room. His gaze was fixed on me, which made me extremely nervo
IrisWith all of my strength, I dashed out of that damned passageway like a terrified rabbit fleeing a grizzly bear. I rounded the corner as quickly as possible and was out of the Alpha's sight.Thank the Goddess I made it to the kitchen before my legs turned to Jell-O and I stumbled for the second time that day."Watch your steps, young lady," one of the cooks, an elderly woman, said to me, concerned and slightly annoyed.I got my ass off the floor and continued walking. I had no idea what it was, but Alpha Adonis made me feel emotions I had never experienced before.Surely, he was every girl's dream, a beautiful man. I found myself drawn to him and couldn't recall ever feeling this way about Ethan. I couldn't wrap my head around it, but my instincts told me I had shared something special with the alpha. I carefully made my way upstairs, intending to go to my room, when I noticed the other girls heading to the examination room.Curiosity got the better of me, and I quickly joined th
AdonisBack at the mainland, I drove past the guard station entry point revealing the familiar sight of the warrior base. The Lycan pack and tribe flags fluttered proudly from poles, their red and green colors vibrant in this late afternoon.A group of warriors practiced combat maneuvers with wooden swords. It was hard not to be impressed, considering these dudes worked extra hard to protect the civilians. A line of patrol vehicles snaked along the driveway. I parked my Range-Rover and got out, approaching a group of guards standing at attention. The head warrior, Laura, a Twenty-Six-year-old Amazon with a pixie cut and sharp, dark brown eyes, approached to salute me. I nodded in acknowledgment, my gaze sweeping over the plastic badge dangling from her shirt. Not only was Laura disciplined, she was one of the most capable members of the guard force. The first female member of the guard since its creation.Laura had been appointed the role on the day I was crowned Alpha. She’d gone o
Iris I hid behind a tall oak, pressing my body into its rough bark. It was extremely difficult for me to breathe in this position because I didn't want to get caught. With frozen breath, I watched Sophia, Alpha Adonis' best friend, get violated. The wolf gave her a hot chase, and I silently prayed that she'd shift and fight for her life. The majestic creature I'd grown so close to during my nightly hideouts was now a mad beast, pursuing the poor lady across the garden with all its might. I felt my soul leave my body, and I staggered like a drunk. As much as I'd have loved to help, stepping out of my hiding spot and exposing myself was a foolish attempt with lots of consequences. I couldn't ruin my chance in this contest. The thought of being caught outside, especially at this forbidden hour, and the decline in my score prevented me from moving. My body unexpectedly released all tension, and I covered my mouth with my hand, suppressing a relieved sigh when I saw that Sophia had man
Iris I woke up to find the hostel buzzing with chaotic energy. The girls were all scattered around, some on their bunks, others lounging on their friends' beds, all of them deep in conversation about the scoreboard. Natalia was perched on Fancy's bunk. Fancy was a doll in human form; with almost white hair, baby-blue eyes, and an animated voice. I sat up and listened to the girls' conversation without uttering a word. "I can't believe I made it to the top five!" one girl exclaimed and bounced around like a ball. “My mom would be so proud of me.”“Me too,” her friend said. “But honestly, even if I don't win, I'm just happy to have come this far. I'm not a sore loser who'd sulk in a corner and whine about the unfairness in life.”Natalia nodded enthusiastically and then stopped when she caught sight of me staring at her. I almost laughed at how guilty she looked and gave her a quasi-smile. It wasn't her fault that she was winning and I was losing. Even if she felt obligated to feel
IrisI went completely still, feeling mentally paralyzed and hearing a ringing in my ears. Why were these people bent on frustrating my life? The girls were excited and looked forward to shifting. None of them were Omega and the only reason I hadn't been discovered was because I have been in my human form since the contest began.I had to find a way to free myself from the charade. My body was melting into a puddle on the floor as I walked slowly towards the door without stopping. My mind was racing, running through ideas of where I could go to escape this madness.But then again, if I don't participate in this charade, it would raise suspicious eyebrows and someone would probably figure something was wrong with me.My wolf was so tiny and resembled an ordinary dog. I couldn't expose my secret to the world. I found myself pacing restlessly in the restroom, my mind racing with potential solutions.A brilliant idea struck me, with a smirk at my cleverness, I decided to pretend to suffe