PENELOPE'S POV~"W-What?"My head was beginning to ring with thousands of warning bells, and my eyes widened in horror as I saw a tall man slowly begin to approach me.His expression was cold and in his hand, he held a mace, swinging it freely. I couldn't help but gulp at the thought of damage that thing in his hand would do to me.And for heaven's sake! I couldn't even heal like these shifters.What's wrong with these people and their heads?Before I could turn to Iris and protest, she gave me a sign language not to talk.My heart kept racing. I started sweating. This was so bad.Why would they even think I was some sort of warrior princess?"Luna Penelope accepts your challenge." Iris said giving me a look. My eyes widened, almost coming out of their sockets. Iris turned to the unknown man and muttered. "Nate, be gentle to our Luna.""Do you want to choose a weapon or do I select one for you?"What was she even doing?Iris bent down, surveying the racks of weapons and then picked ou
(KAIA'S POV)Series of growls and rumbles left my throat as I waited for Penelope to convince her mate to let me speak to mine.I was restless and anxious. What if that hardhearted Giovanni doesn't even agree?"Kaia?"I stilled for a second and waited for whoever had called to repeat my name."Kaia?" The voice called again.My tail wagged happily behind me, my tongue lolling out of my mouth.My ears perked up, flicking back and forth as I took in the voice of my mate.I howled happily, and wished I could merge fully with Penelope, to take full control.I gave a playful bark which showed how much I loved this moment, and he returned it."I've always wanted to meet you… talk to you, cuddle you… I can't believe it's finally happening. Although we haven't cuddled yet. Haha! But I feel excited." I fast talked, scared Giovanni might leave the room any time soon.Braxton laughed, his laughter tingling my heart. "I love you too…" My cheeks warmed. "Please don't leave here. Don't let Penelope
PENELOPE'S POV~I took a step back, pushing away from Giovanni, my heart pounding as I looked at him.His arms hung awkwardly at his sides, a look of confusion and guilt spreading across his face. His lips parted as if he were about to speak, but he quickly closed them again.His eyes glared at the door with utmost hatred, and I could tell he wished to kill the guard this instant.To him, the guard had come at the wrong time but to me! This was perfect timing.His eyes moved back to me, he stiffened, his fists clenched by his sides. I saw the conflict in his eyes, a struggle between the desire to beg me to stay and the shame of his actions.But I couldn't bring myself to feel anything but anger.And Hatred.He had betrayed my trust, again and again! And no amount of pleading would change that.I felt stupid.Dirty!Used!I should have listened to my head but I listened to my treacherous body and my crazy wolf, who wanted nothing but her mate.My wolf chose at that moment to whine for
PENELOPE~ ~"Okay, time to do this." I breathed in, stepping into the training ground after three weeks of trying to find out what needed to be learnt in the training ground.I saw the females changing into their training gears, after coercing Leon to make them according to my designs.Beaming, I stood watching them all and once they sensed me, their eyes moved to me, halting on their movements but I waved for them to hurry up.And they did.Few minutes passed before I clapped to gain their attention.They all began to gather, I couldn't help but feel a little bit nervous."Today, we're going to be learning how to use more modernized weapons," I announced. "These weapons are more advanced than anything you've seen before, but don't worry, I'll be right here to guide you through it."I pulled out a handgun, showing them how to hold it. "We'll start with handguns, then move on to rifles and other more advanced weapons. I chose these weapons specifically because the males or the attacker
GIOVANNI~ ~The door creaked open, and I turned to see who was there. My heart sank as I saw Penelope standing in the doorway, her eyes fixed on me.I could see the shock and hurt in her expression, and my heart broke at the sight. Her gaze shifted to my chest, and I realized that Jannie's hands were still resting there.Dread filled my heart on seeing the position we were in, Jannie's body was merged on mine, my hands on her wrist.It was an intimate position.Fuck!I quickly pushed Jannie away from me, but I couldn't find the words to explain what was happening.Penelope's face was pale, and I could see the betrayal written all over her features. I desperately wanted to say something, but my mouth was dry."Wait!"But Penelope had already slammed the door shut, her footsteps hurrying away.Oh shit!Shit! Fucking shit!My eyes snapped to Jannie, whose eyes moved from the door to stare at me.Color drained from her face when she caught onto the murderous expression on my face."I swea
PENELOPE~ ~Several weeks passed by after getting assured by Giovanni to investigate the so-called Ned, and yet the asshole seemed to grow more bold, everyday.Several days I watched how Ned came to the training ground to force Oliveria out of training, without taking permission from me..It irked me, yet I kept waiting for Giovanni to take legal actions.My suspicion kept growing whenever Oliveira returned the next day. She always returned with several bruises on her body, and yet wouldn't voice out.Keeping the most sweet smile plastered on her face while masking the terror she was facing.Did I ever complain how she has gotten an exact training gear, but has a long sleeve that seemed to cover her entire body and the bruises, slightly discomforting her?No, I didn't.I didn't want to intrude in her privacy.At least, not yet.Letting out a weak sigh, I dragged my eyes back to the ongoing training session."And one… two … We are done!" I yelled on top of my voice, watching every trai
PENELOPE~ ~"You good?" Iris asked, nudging me back to reality.I nodded my head, slumping back on the chair and sighing. I would feel my ass hurting.I gazed up at the screen, which seemed to stretch from one end of the auditorium to the other. It was so large that it seemed to fill my entire field of vision, but my eyes were blank and uninterested.The only sounds in the room were the faint rustling of the guards eating their snacks and the soft whir of the projector. The silence was so thick that it felt almost suffocating, but my mind was numb and empty.But then I looked over at Iris. Her face was alight with joy and anticipation, her eyes fixed on the screen as she watched the movie.My eyes moved back to the empty seats scattered across the auditorium. Giovanni had made sure he bought the entire place, insisting it was for security purposes.He was crazy!How could he spend so much money?My chest was beginning to hurt just by the mere thought of how much he must have bought al
GIOVANNI ~ ~"... I think we should set the patrols on the east first before going to the south, because from the lookout we've made, Alpha, we got to know the rogues mostly come from that area…"With my hands plastered on my jaw, I listened to Leon as he spoke, making circles on the large map that held the entire sketch of my pack and its border."If I'm to add, I'd say place about 17 men on patrol each day and have them report every single detail. Is that okay with you, Alpha?" Nate asked, and I gave a curt nod."Continue." I said to Leon, who nodded at me before he continued.He continued to explain, and my thoughts kept drifting back to when Penelope had almost been killed by these rogues.I wanted to know how they sleathly made their way into the forest without any notice.Then men quietened down as I sat up on my chair, my hands still set on my jaw. My fingers began to drum on the large table, a deep frown marred my face."I need to get something here…" My drumming stopped. "How