QuinnStorm is currently arguing with the guy she was upset over losing, which is confusing me. Before, I felt the love she had for him; now, it's hate. How have her feelings changed so suddenly? She was so angry at me for him leaving, and now she is telling him to stay away.I was told this was a quiet spot to sit, but it turned out not to be. It's the first time the guards have left me alone and now everyone is here."Just leave!" Storm shouts. "Before I send Quinn to get the guards," Storm glares towards him.I stand and wait. I'm not sure what guards I should get. Was she asking me to get them or saying she would ask when she needed them?"Shall I get help?" I ask, and her head shakes."He's leaving," Storm replies, but he laughs."You will do it, Storm." He looks at her, waiting, but she shakes her head. "You care for him, even I can sense it, which is how I know this will work," he finishes talking and moves quickly. I watch as his hand grips her neck, the other placing a knife
StormI'm not sure what happened or even how. I just know Julian was screaming, the fire was spreading and I didn't want Quinn in trouble.My plan was to grab Julian's hand and yank him into the water, but I never got to touch him. I felt a weird magic flood through me, and the water suddenly moved and spun around him.It drenched him, putting out the fire. Now everyone is staring at me, and I'm not sure why, as I don't know how. I never expected that to happen. I'm not sure how or why.We're all too busy being in shock to realise when Julian moves.He lunges for me, the knife in his hand. "You bitch!" My eyes widen as he screams and flies towards me. I've not got enough time to react.Suddenly, I'm turned so that I'm no longer facing him. I hear someone groan behind me, and the arms that had been holding me let go.I don't want to turn and see who it is, so I panic slightly. I look up and see everyone in the family. There's a thud behind me, and the guards rush over. Turning, I see Q
QuinnI wake feeling like I've slept for weeks. It's rare that I sleep well, but I did last night. Turning, I see Storm asleep, her head resting on the edge of the bed.I climb out of the bed and walk around to her. Lifting her carefully, I place her in the bed, turning when I hear the door. The guards look at me."She's going to get hurt sleeping like that," I mutter, and I place her in bed before turning and walking away from her. I grab my sketchpad and pencils. Going to my room, I showered and got dressed.Something feels off. My mum sent me here for a reason, and I don't trust her right now. I don't want Storm hurt, and me being here is getting her hurt. I also know she will get hurt far more if I stay.Walking to the case, I pull out the sketchpads and begin to look through them. They tell the story about everything. No one ever looked at them. The only person to look at my sketches was Storm.My mother saw that one of her, and I never showed her again. Collecting them all toget
StormI walk into the room feeling confused but instantly take the seat next to Quinn. I've no idea what's going on right now, so I hope someone says something and catches me up on things."Quinn wanted to leave," my mum says, and I stare at him."You're safer with me gone," he whispers, and my head shakes."Safer or not, you can't leave until we find a way to control your magic," my dad says, and Darius nods in agreement."You have lost control a lot, and there is only one person who stopped and helped you," Darius points towards me. "You need her to help you control it. She needs you to help her get her wolf back fully," he looks at Quinn.He's right. We need each other right now."Your mum sent you here to help you, Quinn," I look at him, and his head drops."That was a lie. She didn't care if I couldn't control my magic," he says quietly, and we all stare at him. Then why had she sent him? I look from him to my parents, and their expressions change to anger."What was your plan, Q
QuinnI told them the truth, knowing that would make them send me away. Storm was foolish and threatened to leave, which meant they said I had to stay.They aren’t considering the entire story, though, and they aren’t considering the danger she is in now. The knock has me walking to the door, and I open it expecting Storm. Instead, it’s Asher and Elijah.“Come sit out here,” Asher says and looks at me.“What he means is, come join us for a drink. Talking, that’s all. Our sister cares for you,” Elijah states before nudging Asher. My head shakes. “Look, I just want to talk and explain some things to you that you should know about Storm. It’s not to talk about you, it’s about Storm,” he says and I nod.If it’s about Storm, I will listen. I walk out and follow them into the lounge area. Elijah hands me the glass, and I peer into it.“It’s whiskey,” Elijah explains.“I don’t drink,” I never have. Grant drinks, he drank a lot it’s what he did when things didn’t go to plan.“It’s one, you’re
As the first snowflake settled, it whispered secrets of a winter tale waiting to unfold. A tale of pain, love and heartbreak.I push the brush across the wooden floor, even though there is nothing that needs cleaning. Alpha Draven expects perfection, which requires me to clean multiple times a day.God forbid a spec of dust falls. It might be missed if I only sweep once or twice a day."Mutt!" I froze upon hearing his voice. "Mutt!" Sighing, I place the brush down and rush into the other room. He turns in his chair and smiles at me."Yes, Master." I move and kneel, my head lowering as I await his orders."We have company tonight. Ensure the tables are set. There will be fifteen guests.""Yes, Master, I will get it done. Is there anything else?""These guests are important, and I trust that you will behave appropriately and follow orders tonight."I don’t have a choice. Alpha Draven forgets that it’s his choice, not mine. "I will, Master." I hear him rise and keep my head lowered. Unab
I stay with Alpha Ethan but can feel Alpha Draven’s eyes on me the entire time. I also notice Beta Luca watching me closely. They are expecting me to refuse, to fight. I can’t; it’s not like I have a wolf or power to escape them. It’s also not like I have a wolf to protect me and help me battle the weather if I am forced to kneel outside naked again.“For you.” I watch Alpha Ethan hold out a glass.“Thank you, Sir. However, I am not allowed to drink without Alpha Draven’s approval first.”He smiles, seemingly pleased by my words. I watch as he looks at Alpha Draven, raising the glass and pointing towards me. Alpha Draven gives an approving nod.“Now you can.” He holds out the glass, waiting for me to take it. I never drink. I would rather not drink. Refusing it, however, is defying the order that Alpha Draven gave me. So my hand wraps around the glass, lifting it. I take a sip. Coughing as it burns the back of my throat.“How old are you, Elara?” He walks forward, and I follow next to
I've cleaned multiple times again today. Alpha Draven has been watching me unusually closely, and I feel like something is coming. I don't know what, but something.He never usually pays this much attention to me outside of the bedroom. So why now?I followed their orders last night despite the immense pain I was in. I didn't refuse or say no. So I know I have not done something wrong with them, or at least I hope not."Mutt." I move and kneel at his feet. "I am busy; ensure the guest room is cleaned and ready for guests who may be staying tonight.""Yes, Master." He stands and walks out. I walk through to the bedroom and fight back the vomit. The memories of last night are more potent in this room.The blood is still on the floor and the bedsheets. Along with actual vomit because Alpha Ethan seems to have a fetish for gagging women to the point they are physically sick.I began to clean the room, removing every trace of evidence of what had happened to me in this room last night. It