MALIA’S POV I must have fallen asleep again even though I had desperately tried to stay awake. Victoria had been forcing some sort of liquid down my throat for reasons best known to her and it had been making me fall asleep. I had vaguely overheard Ryder speaking to Zade. I prayed to the Moon Goddess that he should not fall for their trap but I knew that even if the Moon Goddess wanted to save him and prevent him from taking the bait, he was still going to find a way to come and save me. For the first time, my wolf hoped he wouldn't come. We were well aware that Ryder just wanted to kill him and claim his pack for himself. I lost count of the number of times I had wept because of Ryder’s betrayal. Never in my life have I felt so used and totally stupid. I wondered if Penelope had noticed my suspicious disappearance. And even if she did and discovered that Ryder was behind it, I doubted she would be able to do anything about it. He could easily threaten her with the lives of her ki
MALIA’S POV After making both Ryder and Victoria as weak as I could with extra help from Tommy(thank the Goddess the paralysis spell was temporary), I had to render them even more helpless by taking away Ryder’s wolf with the same spell that Victoria had used. I didn't even have to do any spells to take away her magic, she protested weakly when I lay my hand on her chest as though she already knew what was going to happen. I felt her power leave her body and go into mine with such force that I nearly lost consciousness. When it was over, I hurried to Zade’s side as fast as my weak body could carry me. Tommy was already by his side performing CPR to keep him awake. “This isn't going to work,” he said with fear in his eyes. “He needs his wolf right now or else, he is going to die. You can return his wolf to him, right?” I shook my head. I didn't know how but I was going to try everything in my power. He wasn't going to die on my watch. I bent my head close to his face and swipe
MALIA’S POV Zade came to see me a week later. I had tried not to look excited at all when Penelope had come to tell me that he was waiting for me in the conference room. “Or should I ask him to come up to your chambers?” she queried and I gave her a withering look. “Oooh. How scary. I just hope he is not scared of you at all,” she said. She frowned when I didn't immediately get up from my bed but returned to the book that I had been reading before she came to inform me about my mate’s presence. After the incident, I had taken to reading books. I had gone to the library to check for any book that had to do with the witches of the Alfea tribe. I wanted to learn how to use my powers at will and I think that I was already getting a hang of it. The other day, I had managed to make Penelope’s dress wet when she had dared to make fun of my voice. We had decided to join a music class just for the fun of it and I realized that it was best I left singing alone. I also learned that pl
MaliaI can't believe it's finally happening. Zade and I are heading to see the seer. An elder in our pack, the Silver Moon, has been talking about her for days now. They say she's got the power to reveal secrets and hidden truths. And boy, do we need her help right now.Zade and I go way back. We've known each other for a long time since my family moved back here to be part of the pack. We've been dating for more than a year now. Zade, being the Alpha's son, is strong, protective and fearless. And he's also got a heart of gold. I couldn't ask for a better partner. It got even more perfect when our mate bond revealed itself earlier than usual.But there's something that's been weighing on me for as long as I can remember. My curse.It's a curse that's been passed down through the women in my family for generations. This curse stops us from shifting into our werewolf forms. It's like a part of me is missing, and it's been a constant sadness in my life.As we approach the seer's cottage
MaliaAfter I ran from the seer's house to the creek, my mind was filled with a whirlwind of emotions. The news I had received from the seer weighed heavily on my heart, leaving me feeling down and sad. I needed some time alone to process everything.Sitting by the peaceful creek, I let the sound of the running water soothe my troubled thoughts. But eventually, I knew I had to face reality and head back to the house. As I made my way through the dense forest, a familiar figure appeared before me - my best friend, Lily.Relief washed over me at the sight of her, but I couldn't help but notice that something seemed off. There was tension in the air, and her face had worry written all over it as if she was holding back information. Concerned, I decided to confront her about it."Malia! Where have you been?" She asked worriedly. Has she been looking for me?"Lily, hey." I went for a walk," I greeted her, trying to sound casual. "Is everything okay? You seem a little... distant."She hesit
MaliaIt's been two days since the patrol team found Victoria unconscious at the borders. She's been drifting in and out of consciousness since then.Victoria's eyes fluttered open, her gaze filled with confusion as she took in her surroundings. Two days of drifting in and out of consciousness had left her disoriented, but one sight brought a flicker of surprise to her face - Zade, standing by her side.I tried not to show my discomfort towards the relief that appeared on her face after seeing Zade.For goddess's sake, Malia! She's injured. I silently chided myself for letting my jealousy and insecurities cloud my mindI'm caught off guard when Victoria reaches out and pulls Zade into a loving embrace. My heart sank at the sight, realizing that their connection ran deeper than I had initially thought. But I pushed my feelings aside, reminding myself to be there for Zade.As they held each other, Zade gently pulled away and began questioning Victoria, concern etched across his face. "V
Malia My heart raced as I hurried back to the pack house, my mind filled with insecurities planted by Elder Zelda's words. I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease, fearing that Zade might still be in the room with his ex, Victoria. The thought of them together made my insecurities heighten, and I couldn't help but imagine the worst.Does he still love her?Does he think she'll make the perfect Luna for him?As I reached the house, I ran upstairs to the guest room, my breath catching in my throat. To my surprise, the scene that greeted me was not what I had expected. There, in the room, I saw Zade sitting, while Victoria was lying on the bed and now in some new and neat pair of clothes, and she seemed to be in better spirits than when she was found. They were too caught up in their moment of laughter to notice my presence.The way they laughed and talked felt like she hadn't gone missing at all. As if she has been here all this while.Confusion and concern washed over me as I a
Malia As the days turned into weeks, three weeks to be precise. I made a conscious decision to accept Victoria's presence in our home and be understanding, even though it made me feel incredibly uncomfortable. I wanted to support Zade and make this situation work, no matter what.I never knew how wrong and impossible that would be. One day, while they were in the middle of a training session, something unexpected happened. I was standing behind Victoria when she slipped lost her balance and fell to the ground. She lets out a piercing scream. My heart raced as I rushed to her side, concerned for her well-being. "Oh, goddess! Victoria are you alright?" I placed my fingers on her leg checking for injuries.Zade comes rushing, looking extra scared and worried "V, are you okay? What happened?""She fell. It's okay I just checked everywhere, she seems fine." I reassure him before turning to her, "Victoria are you okay? Can you-"Let go of me! This is all your fault. You pushed me!" Vi