Chapter 96: Creative writing assignment ***Lev’s POV “Dan, you could have come to me,” I tell him sadly, “You could have come to me and told me what happened. I would have protected you. I would have found a place for you. Why did you think that you had to do all of that?” I remember how I felt when my father died. How terrified I was. How my grandmother preyed on that fear within me. Now as I try to envision what it would have been like if everyone I knew and loved was gone, I can’t help shivering. “With all due respect sir, I didn’t know you,” he tells me, and I can see the tears in his eyes that he wipes away quickly, “I didn’t know what to do. I was out of money, and out of options. My entire family, everyone I ever knew, was dead. I wanted to stay alive, and I did the only thing I could think of.” “And what did you think of,” I ask him, concerned for his response “How did you stay alive?” “Well, the thing is, I’m only sixteen,” he replies sa
Chapter 97: Too powerful to be denied ** Amber’s POV “The first thing we need to do is figure out where you’re going to live,” I tell Dan, “Where have you been staying so far?” “I’m embarrassed about it, but lately I’ve been staying at that motel on Route 9,” he tells me, blushing, “The Black Swan. It’s terrible, and I absolutely hate it. But with my current financial situation, it’s the best that I can afford. Believe me, I’ve looked around.” I am horrified at the thought of a sixteen year old boy staying at that place. It is not a good place for anyone to stay. But anyone under eighteen staying there turns my stomach. Especially Dan, who is innocent despite what he has been forced to live through. Unacceptable. “Then tonight you’re staying with us,” I tell him firmly, “August, you take him out there to that terrible place to get his stuff, and bring him back as fast as you can.” “Are you sure,” Dan asks me, tentatively, “I mean, it’s so kind of
Chapter 98: Grievously injured ***Amber’s POV “We’re on our way,” I tell him, “Where are you now?” “I brought him to Hope’s place,” August says sadly, “You need to hurry.” I look to my husband, who is sleeping so peacefully that it saddens me to wake him up. But Dan has been hurt, and if August has brought him to Hope’s place, he must be grievously injured. There is no time to waste. “My love,” I tell him softly, ‘I’m so sorry, but you need to wake up.” My husband stirs, and he looks so perfect lying there in bed that I want to make love all over again. But we need to go. “What is it, my love,” he asks, raising an eyebrow, “Are you ready to try the handcuffs on you this time?” “I am,” I tell him, “But unfortunately, that’s not why I woke you up. There’s been an accident. It’s Dan, and he needs our help.’ “What,” he asks, instantly alert, “What’s happened? Is he ok?” “August said he’s alive, but it’s bad,” I tell him sadly,
Chapter 99: A different type of beast ***Levi’s POV “Dan, we’re going to play this safe,” Hope tells him seriously, “Amber and the twins definitely healed you. There’s no question of that. But just to be extra careful, the doctor and I want you to follow up with the medicine that you would have been prescribed if you hadn’t been healed. Antibiotics and doses of anti-venom. Every twelve hours for the next week.” I’m still shocked by this turn of events, but Dan seems to be handling all of this incredibly well. Ah, to be young again. “No problem,” he says with a smile, “I’ve got my life back! I’ll take whatever you think is best.” “And even though I know you feel great,” Hope continues with a smile, “Just do me a favor and humor me on this. Get some rest for the next week. You don’t actually have to remain in bed, that would be silly given how well you’ve already healed. You can still see friends, and I know that you’re going to meet with the school lat
Chapter 100: Ranger **Levi’s POV Hope and I look at each other in shock. I was definitely not expecting that. “If you let me out, then I will kill him,” he says, eerily blankly, “If I escape, I will kill him. I can’t help it. So you will need to kill me to ensure his safety.” “I don’t, I mean, I can’t do that,” Hope tells this strange creature in revulsion at the idea, “I will turn you over to the authorities. That is the only thing I can do. The only thing I will do.” “Very well,” it says, “They will probably kill me then. It is for the best.” Then the man begins his terrible shift back to the beast it was when he was captured. In a matter of moments, the man inside him is gone forever. I shiver at the thought of it. And at the howls that start up again the moment the shift is complete. “Dan is safe,” Hope tells me, her voice unsteady, “It worked. Thank the Goddess.” “You did excellent work,” I tell her, “You were the only one who could
**Amber's POV"What do you mean by you can't marry me now?!" I look at my fiancé and repeat what he has just said incredulously.Sebastian is pacing back and forth in the lounge, looking at his watch every now and then. His brows furrow solemnly. He is wearing a well-tailored suit, and his deep eyes are stained with worry.He is a handsome and elegant man. Even just standing in front of the window doing nothing, he has already attracted enough attention from other girls. In my opinion, he's gorgeous too–– handsome, intelligent and hardworking.Although he was born as an omega, with his effort, he managed to carve out a place for himself within the pack and made his way to become a gamma. I always remember that rainy night when I accidentally twisted my ankle, and he carefully tended to my injury. It was pouring, and he didn't have an umbrella. He gave me his jacket to shelter me from the downpour, while he himself was soaked to the skin.Little by little, he won my affection. Even tho
In front of me, the doors leading to the great hall are closed. I feel gratitude for the darkness enfolding the scene, as it masks my uneasiness at what I am about to do. Sophie's whispers behind my back as I adjust the veil are all I can hear. I pray to the Goddess that I'm making the right decision about this. "Are you sure about this?" my best friend asks. Her gaze is clouded with anxiety.I nod trying to look as confident as possible. I am really nervous inside."I am," I affirm, "It's the right choice." At that moment, I can hear my father's hurried footsteps. His expression is concerned as he comes running to my side. As the Alpha of the pack, he always looks serious. But he appears to be far more worried than usual. "Amber, I heard everything," he whispers, hurriedly, "What's your plan?"He sounds concerned, but I'm not sure how much of that is he being concerned about my marriage, and how much of that is concern about me making him look bad.I have a feeling that regardle
"Enough!" I shout. Now the music stops and all the guests stare at us.Immediately two men come and help Sebastian to his feet. I remind myself that I cannot defend him against Levi. The latter is now my husband, and Sebastian is not in my good graces at the moment."Has he hurt you?" Levi asks and places a hand on my shoulder, there is a warmth spreading around me and I lock my eyes on his. I feel the heat from his gaze and it takes me by surprise. I shake my head."No. I'm just a little... shocked." I frown. Levi looks at Sebastian angrily. "Take him away," Levi tells the men holding Sebastian, wrapping a protective arm around me."Don't worry. I know the way out," says Sebastian, separating from the two men giving me a venomous look on his way out. I know this has only just begun, but I still have hopes.I sigh."Are you all right?" asks Sophie, who has come running up to me."I am," I respond, taking her hand. "But I need some moment to breathe," I say to Levi."Of course," he sa