AURELIA~~After four days of wins and losses for every pack that attended the Pack Games, it was time to announce the result and know the packs that would be going head to head in the semi-finals. The celebration has been going on for four days and while some packs already know they wouldn’t qualify for the next rounds, some of us were simply dreading what the next rounds would bring into our lives. I mean, Black Fur would qualify as we were one of the best and I would be foolish to think that Dark Moon Pack wouldn’t qualify. That saddened me because even though I had found a way to put distance between Alpha Raiden and me these past few days, I wanted nothing more than to see him leave the pack with his men… and never run into him. Ever again. That would keep my kids safe and I would be less worried about breaking before him. But of course, the universe ignored my desires and cry for help. “Black Fur Pack, Crescent Glow Pack, Dark Moon Pack, Moon Stone, and Howling Wolves Pack
AURELIA~~“We’ve crossed the border, Relia.” Inara’s worry was etched into each of those words as the car moved slowly along the bumpy road that connected Dark Moon Pack's borders to its civilization.My guts twisted and I felt my heart beating rapidly as my eyes shifted from side to side, taking in the less familiar landscape of a place I once called home. Clearly, a lot has changed since I left. For one, I had to travel for almost nine months on foot before I made it to Black Fur Pack five years ago but with the luxury of cars, it only took four days to make it back to where I started.Just four days!“But you aren’t alone this time. You’ve me, friends, lovely kids and I bet Alpha Tristan would kill anyone to keep you safe. That man adores you so you’ll be just fine–” Inara began to fill my head with encouraging words as we drew closer and closer to my past.But I’d to cut her off, “Adores me? Don’t start spewing nonsense about him, Ina. He’s simply being my Alpha.” An Alpha I ha
ALPHA RAIDEN~~Although there was a car behind Aurelia as she stumbled, Tristan dashed to her side, holding her as she regained her balance. An unknown feeling swelled in my heart… or maybe the feeling was known after all. I just didn't want to admit to myself that what I felt was jealousy.“Are you alright, Lia?” He asked softly, his grip firm on her lower back while Larisa inhaled sharply beside me, her face oddly pale.Aurelia voiced in response, “Yes. Just a little bit dizzy. I’m sorry–” Alpha Tristan faced me before she could finish speaking and he asked rhetorically, “Can she be led to her room? We’re all tired from the trip and I was told we wouldn’t be staying with other visiting Alphas.” Fuck that!If I could have my way, I would have kicked Tristan out of my pack the minute he got to the border but to take Aurelia back, I must tolerate his presence and keep him close.“Yes. We’ve prepared this building for you and your entourage, Alpha Tristan.” Andrew answered Tristan,
AURELIA~~I dunked my face in a bowl of water, hoping to kill the anxiety that had settled in the center of my mind. No, I wasn’t scared of Raiden neither was I bothered about the killer glare that Larisa sent my way before Alpha Tristan led me away from the couple. However, I was scared I’d break down before them like I almost did earlier. I felt weak. I felt trapped, in fact. And it was all because of the traumatizing memories that had been flooding my brain ever since I stepped out of the car. Inhaling the almost familiar air of the pack that broke me, had me gasping for my breath, and seeing Raiden with Larisa reminded me of the cruel things those two did to me.My memories were fighting against the composure I was dying to keep up because I’d rather die than break before any member of this pack.A sharp knock on the restroom door had me jumping back to reality. I took a few seconds to inspect my appearance in the bathroom mirror, noticing that I was as pale as a ghost. Perh
AURELIA~~Dishes shattered on the floor and I gritted, jolting to my feet, hot pain burned into my skin as hot liquid trickled down my arm. Nina who had been shocked to see me, gasped, “I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to.” Oh, was she sorry now?She was never sorry when she treated me like I was a piece of trash back then. She was never sorry when she disrespected me even when I was her Luna but now she was sorry? And I could sense that her apology had something to do with the fact that Alpha Tristan was towering over us both, snarling at her. “Such unprofesssionalism!” Alpha Tristan barked ferociously, holding my burning arm. Nina dropped a plate of hot soup right on my arm when she saw me. I’d have thought she already got a whiff of my presence in the pack but she seemed genuinely surprised to see me. The mighty Nina trembled before me and apologized repeatedly.But her apology didn't change the fact that my skin was burning and to my surprise, Larisa walked over to where Nina wa
LARISA’S POV~~She was supposed to be dead. She wasn’t supposed to return looking healthier than she was even before she left the pack. Fuck! I was going to kill her. She wasn’t supposed to be alive and I’d make sure she remained dead. She has to die after what she did to me in the restroom. The humiliation. Goddess! I’d kill that bitch. I tried to look at anyone else but her as I shoved dinner down my throat, my hands shaking despite my efforts to relax. There was no way I’d give her the chance to see me rattled. She was nothing but a man snatcher, a useless bitch who would do anything to keep my man. Raiden was mine and he’s forever be mine. I’d go to any extent for him. Thankfully, dinner ended and I was able to excuse myself while most of the pack members and our guests remained in the dining hall. My blood was boiling like lava as I walked down the dark corridors that led to the kitchen where I knew the servants would be, cleaning up after everyone else. My nostrils fl
ALPHA RAIDEN~~The semi-finals of the pack games kicked off two days after the arrival of every other qualified pack to mine. I took pride in the fact that my arena was so much bigger than the one at Black Fur and I’ve worked closely with Larisa to provide entertainment for the games. So far, It has been fun.But for the millionth time that day, my eyes scanned the arena in search of Aurelia. She was all I could think about these days. Unfortunately, I rarely get to see her anywhere except in my dreams. “Well, there she is,” Lex said to me right in time for Aurelia to step into the arena in the same dueling leather she had that made me twitch in my pants–Larisa snorted beside me, cutting my train of thought, “There’s no way she would survive dueling with Tara.” Tara was from my pack and she was a strong warrior with muscles in all the right places even though she wasn’t bulky. Perhaps I’d have agreed with Larisa if I hadn't seen Aurelia defeat opponents who were bigger and stro
AURELIA~~I could strangle them both and kick them into the hot furnace of hell… the deepest hottest part of it. My heart ached as I stormed off with stinging eyes that had me questioning myself. Why the hell was I furious? Was it the kiss they happily shared right in front of me while they had stolen every reason I had to be happy? Hell no! It wasn't the kiss. Although the kiss was a reminder of the day I entered Raiden’s office only to see him fucking Larisa’s face even though he was still married to me, I wasn’t bothered about it. I was fuming because they had the nerve to be happy in front of me. There was no iota of guilt or remorse in their eyes as they foolishly shared a passionate kiss. The only thing they didn’t succeed in taking away from me was my kids. Every other thing was stripped away including my honor and my heart. I’d never forgive those two. They have to pay for ruining my life. They must pay.“I agree with the aspect where they have to pay for what they di