Aubrey's POV " We have to go to the hospital then," I said, but she shook her head. " What do you mean by no?" I asked. I was more worried than she was. I didn't want her to get hurt on my watch. " Just calm down. I'll go to a hospital later, but it's not an emergency. I can get my drugs from the pharmacy. It's a sedative. It helps me sleep better at night." She replied, and I went down memory lane. My fourteen-year-old self opened the door and saw Amber snoring away when there was a fire. I couldn't get her to wake up, and I was already getting scared. It was some neighbors that helped me put out the fire. " That explains why you sleep deeply," I said. Amber shook her head again, " I only sleep deeply at night. I've always told you not to disturb me at night." She told me. She used to be very angry whenever I woke her up for an unnecessary cause. " The question is why?" I asked, and she looked at me, heaved a sigh, and collapsed on the bed."I have been seeing visions since I w
Aubrey's POV" Why do you want to help me?" I asked her. She wasn't a good person, I could feel it. " Call me when you are ready." She said and handed me a card. I collected it from her, watched her wear her shades, and walked away. I recovered when she left. " Wait! What's your name?!" I called but she didn't reply. I walked to my porch and saw another parcel waiting for me. I opened it and saw another letter waiting for me. " I am watching you everywhere you go." It read. My heart almost jumped out of my chest and I ran inside my house. I walked into my room and dialed Mr knight. He had to find a solution to this ASAP. My life was constantly threatened by unknown people. " Hello, I just received another letter. What is going on?"" Do you mind skipping school for a month? I'll take you somewhere safer." He said. "I am going to miss exams and my life here," I replied. Not like I had much here, apart from Alexis. But I intended to make a life here. "It's better than being kill
Aubrey's POV My sister paced around the house and I looked at her. Xander was losing blood rapidly and I was getting scared. What if he died? This was a perfect recipe for disaster. " Let's take him to the hospital."" What if he dies? We will be held responsible." She replied instead and I rolled my eyes. " Standing here will be more dangerous." I replied, picked up my phone, and called Mr. Knight." Pick up. Pick up." I muttered when he didn't pick up immediately. " He's losing a lot of blood." My sister said and I walked into my room, brought a thick towel, and wrapped it against his head, to stop the blood. My phone buzzed and I picked up. My hands were bloody. " I have an emergency. Xander is lying in a pool of blood in my house. I need to take him to the hospital." I said. " I'll send a car right now. Have you tried to stop the blood?" He asked. " Yes." " Keep applying pressure against it." He said and I nodded."I'll meet you there." He replied, and I sighed. " Who did yo
Aubrey's POV We were in front of a bungalow, surrounded by similar houses. The key difference was that it was a red brick wall. "What is this place?" I asked." A human wolf community."What? I turned towards him. "These people know that there are wolves here?" I asked. How was that even possible? Was I the only one not seeing the obvious?" The wolves are in a pact with the human government. We keep them safe and they remain silent about our existence. The only problem is that they are not allowed to walk around at night. Curfew begins at 10 pm." He said. I looked around the quiet community. It could pass for an estate. " So, anyone could be a wolf. How can I tell humans apart?" I asked. Jackson shrugged. "I wouldn't know that because I am a wolf. I know them through their smell." He replied. I looked around. " Are you sure that I will be safe here?" I asked and he nodded. I guess it would be difficult to make friends. " Are visitors allowed here?" I asked. " Unless we vet them
Aubrey's POV " Come sit." He tapped the sofa and I pulled the drawstrings of my pajamas together, before walking towards him. " What was the dream about?" He asked. " I saw a group of wolves barking at me. That's what it's called right?" I asked, and she nodded. His eyes were shrouded with an emotion that I couldn't identify. " They chased me to the mouth of the cliff. When I tipped over, I thought I was going to die." I shuddered at the thought. The dream was so real that I pleaded for all my sins to be forgiven. His hand snaked out to me and pulled me into a half embrace. My head rested partly on his shoulder and he stroked it gently. " I won't allow that to happen." He promised." " So you keep saying. I am tired of living in fear." I replied honestly. He raised my head and looked straight into my eyes. " I will not allow harm come to you. I promise you that." He said with utmost sincerity that I believed him. "What did you dream about?" I asked. He shrugged. " Quite similar
Aubrey's POV After a long pause, Mr. Knight finally spoke. " Why do you want to break the bond?" I shrugged. " It could help me get free from all the threats surrounding me, you know," I replied in my best nonchalant attitude. Never would I admit that I felt inadequate. An ashen look covered his face, but it vanished straightaway, " That is not the reason. I can't allow you to break the mate bond." He replied. " What do you mean by that?" I retorted. " Did I get into a cult unknowingly?" I asked him in anger. " Breaking the bond has adverse effects on both parties." He replied slowly. " I don't care. I want to live a normal life, I'm sure you don't want this. Having your life tied to a teenager." I replied. He stared at me as if I had gone crazy. " Is this really about the threats?" He asked, searching my eyes, and I averted my gaze. He didn't clear my doubts about wanting me and that hurt deeply. How could I have been stupid? " Being with you has done me more harm. We should
Aubrey's POV Her hand flew to her stomach, and I rose in panic, " What is going on?" I asked and scooted closer to her, looking helplessly as she groaned in pain. "Talk to me. How are you feeling?" I asked. Meg groaned in response and I looked around wondering where the guards were. Weren't they supposed to be watching over her? " I'm calling Mr. Knight now." I said, and she held my hand. " What now?" I asked in fear. " Don't call him, I'll be fine. The baby kicks hard." She said as if it was a normal occurrence. " You need to go to the hospital." I replied, and she shot me a pleading look. "Is your husband abusive?" I asked because her reason didn't make sense to me. Meg groaned and patted the chair, " Just have a seat." She said amidst pain. " My mate will never cause me harm. He's the sweetest thing that has ever happened to me. I don't want you to call him because he's busy with the pack work, and I want him to concentrate. He will rip those guards' heads off if he discovers
Aubrey's POV After tossing and turning in bed with no promise of sleep, my mind kept wandering to Mr. Knight. He didn't call me throughout the day which said so much about the man who was said to not be able to live without me. My hands itched to grab my phone and call him. It wouldn't hurt to hear his voice right? This wasn't normal, right? It was unhealthy to miss someone this much. It was the mate bond at work. I opened my music playlist and listened to songs instead. It could help take my attention off Mr. Knight. After a few minutes, I sighed and gave up. It was fruitless. His picture kept coming into my mind, and I rose from bed. I dialed his number, and he picked up instantly. " Hello, Aubrey." His warm voice sent shivers down my spine. Is this even real? I asked myself, " Aubrey?" He repeated, and I shook my head to focus on the present. " Yeah, Good evening," I replied. " Are you okay? Do you want me to come over?" He asked with a hint of worry in his tone. He must hav