[Three months later….]I wake up early, the sun barely peeking over the horizon. Today is the day I start my new job as a pack doctor of the Verity Pack. It's a position I have been dreaming of for years, and now that it's finally here, I can't help but feel a mix of excitement and nervousness coursing through my veins. I take a deep breath and remind myself that I've worked hard for this opportunity and won't let anything hold me back.As I make my way to the pack's medical center, the scent of the forest fills my nostrils, soothing my racing mind. Our house is a short distance away from the main territory.The pack I will be working with is known for its tight-knit community and a strong sense of camaraderie. They have welcomed my mother and me with open arms, and I am eager to be a part of their healing team. Despite being such a closed community, they have helped me get back on my feet and even offered me a position as a doctor here after I told them I used to be a medical student
The ache in my heart never seemed to subside, just like the relentless pounding in my head. Kai was gone, and I couldn't come to terms with how it happened. It was like he disappeared into thin air, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. But my mother, who had never cared for us much, refused to provide any explanations. Her indifference only fueled my desire to find the truth.“I cannot tell you anymore because that’s what I know and then I had to deal with you,” she had grumbled before leaving the room, not even glancing back when I fell on the floor. But I knew that there has to be more about this because I somehow didn’t believe that he died. Even my wolf doesn’t believe this or we might just be in denial. I can only seem to recollect a few parts, of my life with Kai, and then as if someone had erased every memory I had with him. Each time I tried to recollect the moments leading up to Kai's disappearance, my headaches intensified. It was as if my mind was shielding me
[2 months earlier]All resources had been exhausted, but Aysel was nowhere to be found. The familiarity of this kind of pain wrapped around me like a worn-out blanket that was too hideous to be used. I sat at my desk, the journal opened to the page where I had written that Aysel wasn’t scared of me.The bottle of bourbon was half empty and my glass was half full. Unfortunately, liquor does nothing to numb the pain, not when it came to a werewolf. I wished I could be like those humans who could drink and drink and drink, so much so that they would be blissfully ignorant of their shitty realities for a while at least. I wish…I took the bottle instead, opened the cap, and chugged down the contents. The sweet liquid glided down my throat. A bitter chuckle left my lips as I regarded the now-empty bottle.“You shouldn’t have come into my life,” I muttered.Initially, when I found the letter or note, I thought that she must have been abducted by someone. As the days turned into weeks and th
The moment I set foot inside the I sensed her presence. My gaze darts from one face to another until I find her, staring at us, or me as we enter. Sarah’s fingers tighten around the crook of my elbow, making me glance at her. She peers at me through her lashes, a feat that doesn’t appeal to me at all. The emerald gown she is wearing and the jewelry to go with it make her look beautiful, but her beauty fades in front of the one who stands among the crowd as just another spectator of this engagement.I glance at Aysel again. She looks in awe and something about her expression unsettles me. However, I can’t deny that she looks stunning in her blue evening gown. Her side-swept braid bares the tantalizing curve of the neck. Her small pendant sits between her clavicles and the diamond drops adorning her ears twinkle now and then. She looks ethereal, and it is then that my gaze takes in the man beside her.A sudden jealousy flares up in my gut. Is he her boyfriend? Mate?“Alpha, shall we pro
The days following the engagement pass in a daze, the images of the celebration and Alpha Azriel's enigmatic presence lingering in my mind. The way he accused me as if he really believed that I was doing something wrong, had he known something? I hiss as yet again a dull ache shoots through my temples. The headaches have been persistent ever since I came back, but Mason has been managing and taking care of that. Yet, beneath the surface, a deep sadness clouds my heart.I can't help but feel a twinge of jealousy and confusion every time I think of Alpha Azriel getting engaged to someone. Why does it bother me so much? I barely know him, and he's practically a stranger. Still, the inexplicable bond that seems to connect us gnaws at my thoughts, leaving me restless and uncertain.“Dr. Knight?” I hear someone call me. My train of thought comes to a halt. I look up to find a nurse patiently waiting with a clipboard. I offer a sheepish smile. “Ah, I am sorry.” She shakes her head and han
The journey to the Royal Pack is both exciting and nerve-wracking. Alpha Azriel and Liam keep me company, and their presence brings a sense of reassurance. Throughout the trip, I can't help but steal glances at Alpha Azriel, wondering about the enigmatic connection that seems to linger between us.As we arrive at the Royal Pack's territory, I'm struck by its grandeur and magnificence. It's a place of power and prestige, and I feel a mix of awe and humility as I step onto the new grounds that will soon become my home.All the way to the new pack, I can't help but wonder about Alpha Azriel's intentions. Why did he go to such lengths to ensure my appointment? What is the nature of the mysterious bond that seems to bind us together?Liam is the one to show me to the Pack medical center. He too, behaves as if we have known each other for a while. At times when he is running me through the Pack’s rules and regulations, I catch him looking at me with an odd expression that I cannot place my
I jog away from the encounter with Alessia, feeling a jumble of emotions swirling inside me. The way she spoke to me as if we were old friends, left me utterly baffled. I can't recall ever meeting her before, yet she knew me well enough to engage in a casual conversation. My mind is a maze of foggy memories and unanswered questions.Back in my room, I try to piece together any clue that might explain the familiarity Alessia displayed towards me. Wait how did I know her name? I am startled by the realization. “What is going on?” I ask myself, putting my head in my hands in frustration. This is for the umpteenth time that day when I am asking myself this question, this time asking aloud however. First Alpha Azriel’s attitude towards me, then his fiance’s rude behavior and James’ indifferent one, and now Alpha’s half-sister’s overtly casual behavior. Well, I have heard enough rumors during my day’s work to know who is who in this Royal family, but where the heck have I met her?My effo
“What are you do—?”“Nothing just I needed to talk to you about something,” I reply hurriedly and somewhat nervously. Alpha Azriel’s eyebrows furrow. I am not sure if he is used to being interjected or not, but since he doesn’t look annoyed then I will let this pass.“I… I met Princess Alessia and she knew me so I am wondering how it is so?” I ramble because I have no way of looking suspicious and running out of the place will just make me look even more suspicious than it already does.Before he can reply, he is interrupted again.“Alpha, what's the matter? Oh.” James comes out from the office at the moment, like I had suspected he would because of course, you can hear the voices outside the door. I pray that he would think that I just arrived here and not stand listening in on him.I don’t look James’ way but at Alpha Azriel. I am sure he wouldn’t tattle on me.He looks at James and then his gaze darts back to me. “We will talk about this later. You should go now.”There’s no room f