Dinner is going to be awkward.I can feel it in my bones.Fixing my hair one last time, I open the door only to pause. Alpha Gabriel stands perched against the door frame, his eyes focused on me as his eyes dips low and then raise up again.My sundress isn’t revealing but it’s form fitting and cups my cleavage. It’s something that I always love wearing because I feel confident in it but also look good, if I do say so myself. It also helps that I always get complimented one way or another whenever I wear this dress.“Are you ready for dinner?”My face and body heats at his words. There’s a deeper meaning behind them simply due to the fact that we’ll be scrutinised by the whole Pack. My old Pack at that too.However, my body’s reaction is due to the darkness in his eyes. It calls to me in a way no man has ever had the opportunity to beckon me before.“What do you think?”Aloha Gabriel’s eyes darken further as he dips them down my body one more time.“I think you’re more than ready.”“L
At sharp five in the morning, I’m woken up to an indescribable feeling.Such poignant rage that consumes me entirely and makes me want to tear out the throat of the person next to me.My eyes are groggy and full of sleep as the pound banging ensues once again. The warm bed underneath me becomes wantonly to me.Why? God why is someone waking me up??Getting out of bed, a growl tears its way out of my throat. It takes me by surprise because I’ve never been capable of it before.The harsh sound tears at my throat and I have to force back the tears from the stinging sensation.It’ll take a while to get used to that. Yanking the door open, I’m met with a bemused Alpha Gabriel who stares at me with a raised eyebrow.“Looks like you woke up on the wrong side of the bed.”My glare deepened and I scowl at the man in front of me.“Do you know what time it is?” I don’t let him answer because I do it for me.“It’s five in the morning. What the hell is wrong with you?”Alpha Gabriel takes in my a
“Ahem. Am I interrupting something here?” Alpha Gabriel and I both snap up to catch sight of Ajax staring the both of us down. Serena stands next to him with an annoyed look on her face. I awkwardly push my seal backwards till I’m sat on the floor. Alpha Gabriel gets up in one swift move before he places his hand out for me to take. I let him hoist me up but I can’t ignore the lingering stare Jax sends my way. “Not at all. Avery and I were training. My pack consists of the best of the best. Hence, we train every day to make sure we don’t lose our touch.” Alpha Gabriels words are tight and he sends Jax a certain look. It’s one I can’t decipher but my ex appears to be uncomfortable as he swiftly looks away. “Well, not to be a burden but our training starts in ten minutes. The warriors will join us shortly so I hope you’re prepared for the lesson.” Alpha Gabriel raises his eyebrow at Serena before looking around us. “Trust me, I’ve got it handled. It’s best to leave the trai
Focus.Take deep breaths. Gather all your emotions together. Don’t lose focus.Sitting with my legs crossed, I place my hands on my knees and take in a deep breath. I try to focus on my surroundings. The chirping of birds as they flutter their wings. The sounds of distant insects making different sounds. I can even hear the running of water from a stream a distance away.Popping one eye open, I stare at the book lying on the ground. It was something they popped into my mind after my training session. I had seen it countless times before on my father’s desk. This time it was placed in a far flung corner of the library.It must’ve been fate because I managed to find it. However, it doesn’t seem to be doing much.I’ve been sitting here for an hour and nothing has changed.The book details the nature of shifting. A complex history and how it translates into modern times now that we coexist with humans. The later chapters detail the biology behind it and how someone can shift properly. Th
“I shifted.” Alpha Gabriel looks confused. As if that wasn’t something out of the ordinary. “Yes and? Am I missing something here?” I sigh and hold out the book. The man doesn’t have to reach out far to get it. Our fingers graze over one another and tingles erupt in their place. I’ve never felt such a spark with Jax or anyone else. Is this what happens when you can’t have something that sometimes… well, I oftentimes have to hold myself back from letting my thoughts wander into dangerous territory. ‘The Shifter’s Guide: History and Transformation.’ Alpha Gabriel focuses on the book in his hand, clearing his throat to put all other thoughts at bay. “I don’t understand.” I take a step back to put distance between us. Something I desperately need in order to properly think and formulate sentences. “I haven’t been able to shift. Ever. Not when I turned 13. Not 16. Barely when I turned 18. Something that’s unheard of.” The man stills for a long while before he slowly l
Alpha Gabriel stares at me with an intensity I’ve never witnessed before.“Trust me. I have my reasons.”I watch as the man walks away. A mixture of anticipation and apprehensions swirls within me. The mere prospect of being trained by an Alpha, that too one of the most powerful, is incredibly daunting. However, a glimmer of hope shines through the cracks.I might be able to unlock the true potential that I know is deep down within me.Our training finally begins. Days turn to weeks but our routine stays the same. Bright and early, every morning, I meet Alpha Gabriel at the training fields. His training techniques are rigorous and push me beyond my limits. THe training isn’t only physical but also mental. Any and every method to test the latent power that courses through me. At first I thought it was all for naught, but slowly and surely, I feel Aurora stirring within me. A sign that points me in the right direction.Laying on my back, I stare at the clouds above me. Today was a part
Waking up after training is a sordid affair.My limbs hurt, bones ache and my heart doesn’t have any willpower to even think about going out to train. Today is a bit different, however. My thoughts have been tangled up with the events of the previous day.Not even the cool crisp of the morning air can help diffuse my thoughts. I step onto the training grounds just as the sun begins to peek over the horizon,Alpha Gabriel stands a distance away while my thoughts confound me.Alpha Gabriel’s comforting words, the intensity in his eyes… our kiss. It plagues my mind all while making my heart beat with anticipation and nerves.The edge of the forest is quiet and everyone in the pack is asleep. Other than those patrolling of course.The man’s posture is relaxed, calm as day as he admires his surroundings. I approach him quietly, something that he always picks up on but this time his eyes are fixed at a distance. No vision of trees and forest in his eyes as he most likely sees a memory or l
“Stop it!”A laugh bubbles out of my throat as Jax presses kisses to my neck. The ticklish fever overtakes me and I find myself pushing him back.My boyfriend pulls back with a huge grin, his eyes dark with lust and he knows exactly what he’s doing to me.“This is supposed to be romantic,” The man voices out to which I scoff before pecking his lips.“You’re trying to get into my pants. That’s not romantic.”Jax pushes himself up on his elbows as he takes in my half naked form. This is what always happens. We plan out our day with lots of fun activities but before I know it, everything gets dropped and we’re having sex like two horny wolves during their heat. It’s happened more times than I’d like to count.Not that I’m complaining or anything.Jax grabs me by my waist as I try to get up and a surprised shriek leaves my lips. He kisses me once more before looking straight at me.“You’ve been a bit distracted lately? Is something wrong?”I chew on my lip as the events of the day catch