Aliyah’s Point of View
I only wished to escape, but fate mocked me and didn’t play fair once again.
Fear engulfed my whole system, and I tensed immediately at the sight of three big wolves cornering me. I stepped back, too scared that they would attack me at any moment.
I had suffered enough attacks from my abusive family, and over the years I’d learned that the arrival of anyone else would only cause me danger.
They snarled at me, and I was alarmed by it. I could have sworn that my heart raced faster and it started to hurt my limbs. The anxiety in my chest had doubled.
Were they warriors of the Silver Moon pack?
Or were they from a different pack?
"It is a rogue!" One of them growled. "It dared to cross our border!"
"State your name, rogue! Why the hell did you trespass on our land? Speak before we kill you!"
No way!
I looked around, and I realized that I had unwittingly crossed the borders just to escape my family. I caught my breath, thinking that my life was in complete danger now that these wolves from the neighboring pack had caught me.
How could my situation get worse? I was certain that they would not spare my life after committing a mistake. I trespassed on their land, and even if I ran away from them, they would chase me to death!
My entire body was so exhausted that I couldn’t run anymore. Even if my inner wolf had told me to run for my life, all I ever did was tear up and wail in front of them.
Was this how I’d face death? Wouldn't it be unsatisfying for the Moon Goddess to let me die all alone? Because I much preferred that than to die in the hands of the neighboring pack.
I looked at the three big wolves again. Two of them were gritting their teeth, seemingly prepared to tear my body apart. Their growls sent shivers down my spine.
They walked towards me and snarled as they circled me. I whimpered and tried to get away from them, but to no avail. It was as if I was facing a hopeless battle and only awaiting my pitiful death.
"What a thin rogue we got here!"
"It’s the first time I’ve seen such a disgusting wolf."
I know... I always feel disgusted with myself.
My eyes glanced at the other wolf. It was strange that it didn’t make any movement and only chose to watch us. It was calm and staring intently at me. I gulped down.
Admittedly, it was different from the other two; its body was large. Its aura was too powerful and dominant, its coat jet-black, and its eyes... Its pair of crimson red eyes were pinned on my face as if it was trying to read my mind.
I looked away as I couldn’t take his intense gaze.
The next thing I knew, my legs had collapsed, which made me fall to the ground. I cried from the excruciating pain my body felt. With tears continuously streaming down my face, I had prepared myself to face my death.
‘No one loves me. My family rejected and hated me for simply breathing the same air they breathe. My life isn’t worth living, I must die…’ I said in my mind, and that thought, out of any, hurt me to the core.
To my surprise, the large wolf shifted back to its human form. I sucked in a breath when he walked towards me, while the other two wolves stepped back, giving the large one enough space to walk to me.
"You’ve crossed the borders. You shouldn’t wander into our territory," he said in his deep tone of voice.
His voice... It was soothing. Despite my weak body, I tried to look up and saw a naked man staring down at me.
My eyes widened for a moment. I’d never seen a God-like face in my whole life. His entire physique exuded the utmost power and strength.
I gasped both in awe and fear, thinking that a gorgeous man like him was the same person who would bring me death. Tears pooled in my eyes and I whimpered.
I heard the other two growl louder. They didn’t let their guard down, not even for a bit. They were eager to punish me; to tear my flesh until I was breathless.
However, the man raised his hand, motioning for them to either calm down or stop.
"Fret not, lady. We are not going to hurt you," he assured me.
His words stunned me for a bit.
Why?
‘Isn’t he supposed to kill me now?' I asked myself.
Wasn’t this the will of the Moon Goddess?
My confused eyes landed on the two other wolves, and I could sense the confusion in their eyes too. I glanced back at the man when he squatted in front of me.
His gaze... There was something about his gaze that puzzled me. It was strange, and I couldn’t tell why.
He was about to touch my head, but I dodged it immediately. The last time I was touched, my body was beaten so hard afterward that all I could do was crawl. But then, that instant move made me feel as if something inside me had just cracked, and I howled in pain.
It was unbearable. I sobbed in agony, hot tears streaming down my face as I recalled all the sufferings I had endured in my life.
I honestly felt that death would be the best escape in this cruel world.
‘Just kill me. I don’t want to live anymore…’ I thought, hoping that my plea would reach him.
"We have to kill the rogue, Alpha! We have no idea what that mutt is capable of," The other wolf urged him.
"May I remind you that you are not in the position to decide, Klaus. Let alone boss the Alpha around," the man responded firmly.
His words made the other two wolves silent.
I swallowed hard, trying to process what he just said.
Alpha? Oh, no!
"My name is Reid, and I am the Alpha of the Jewel pack." He introduced himself while staring intently at me. "You can relax now. I can guarantee your safety. Mark my words."
Tears formed in my eyes as I looked at him. Even though his words sounded soothing, my body couldn’t stop trembling in the utmost fear and anxiety.
He was the Alpha of the famous Jewel pack. The enemy of the Silver Moon pack, which had been undefeated for almost a century.
I heard from my father that they were rabid shifters who killed countless rogues and humans. Despite my willingness to die in his hands, I couldn’t help but fear him.
After all, I was facing an Alpha.
"Just kill me, please. I… I don’t want to live anymore, A-Alpha…" I stuttered, my lips quivering.
His eyes darkened further. "Believe me, it is not what you want."
After all the maltreatment and sadness I had endured, who wouldn’t want death?
I shook my head, disagreeing with what he said. He didn’t know where I was coming from. My life was a complete mistake. I should not have been born!
"I apologize, but death isn’t always the answer. You have to live…"
Reid’s Point of ViewIt was my obligation as the Alpha of my own pack to keep my pack mates safe from all forms of harm. Several packs, including rogues, had tried to overrun our territory. They couldn't carry out their plan because, although we had a tiny pack, they couldn't match our might and power.I went with my beta, Klaus, and his sub, Sage, to patrol near the borders of our territory to make sure no one would cause trouble."There’s an intruder, Alpha!" Klaus declared. He pointed to the forest's borders, where a wolf's shadow could be seen rushing into ours."Looks like we’re going to have some fun." Sage laughed devilishly, clicked his tongue, and shifted to his wolf form.My entire body was filled with rage. Intruders were something I despised the most. They were nothing more than annoyances who merely wanted to die as quickly as possible."Let’s track it. I’ll rip its neck with my own teeth," I said and growled.Klaus and I also shifted to our wolves. We hurried in the intr
Reid’s Point of ViewI woke up from a nightmare where my mate suffered a terrible beating. With a ragged breath, I blinked several times and massaged the bridge of my nose.I got up from the couch and went to the side of the bed. She was still sleeping. It had been twenty-four hours since I took her in and she hadn’t woken up yet. It worried me so much, but Charlotte assured me that she was fine and only needed some time to rest.I exhaled in frustration. I still couldn’t believe that I’d found her in a situation like this. I couldn’t wait for her to wake up and tell me what she experienced before she crossed the borders for me to avenge what happened to her."I don’t understand why you’re keeping a rogue here at your house, Reid," Klaus commented when I left the room. He was sitting on the couch with his arms crossed.He’d been keeping an eye ever since I took my mate here, given that he was suspicious of her. As the loyal Beta of the pack, he was committed to making me and the entir
Aliyah’s Point of ViewJust when I thought my life was not worthy of living, and I would have met my death because of the intolerable pain from the beatings I got from Shawn, here I was, waking up in an unfamiliar room, with an Alpha of a neighboring pack who was taking care of me.I thought they were going to kill me that night, but they didn’t.Instead, he helped me and got my wounds treated by their pack doctor.The way he stared at me, it was hypnotizing... My eyes couldn’t help but flicker whenever his bright blue eyes gazed at me. It spoke a lot of emotions that I couldn’t name."You must eat to regain your strength. Take your meds after," he told me. His voice was soothing, like the first time I’d heard it in the forest."I don’t…" My voice cracked and I paused. I sucked in a breath and continued, "I don’t understand why you’re helping me.""I am an Alpha. I offer help to whoever needs it regardless of where they come from."Those words struck me. The way he spoke with me gave
ALIYAH’S POVThe weight of Reid's stare at me doubled the intensity of the heat that slowly ate me whole. Lowering my head, I gasped at the strange amount of desire that I couldn't control.This was the first time I ever felt such a desire... a pull that made me so needy, all because of one simple touch. It was as if it had awakened something within me.All it made me feel was hunger."What’s happening to me?" I asked in my faint voice."Are you alright?" His deep voice asked as he walked towards me."D—Don’t get any closer, please." Panic went through me. I took an involuntary step back, scared that I’d do something I'd regret.With these emotions engulfing my body, my heart raced so fast that it hurt my limbs. A soft whimper escaped my mouth. When I looked up, I found Reid’s eyes pinned on me. They grew darker... and for a split second, I saw the same flare behind his eyes.I took a deep breath and shook my head, looking away as his stare sent shivers down my spine."What exactly do
ALIYAH’S POV The next morning, I woke up in a great mood. My eyes immediately found Reid, who was sleeping comfortably on the couch near my bed. I took a deep breath. The thought of him staying in the room with me made my heart race rapidly. I had never met a kind Alpha like him before, let alone one who made me feel so at ease and treated me so well. The intense pull I felt the last time I saw him went through me again as I gazed at him. It was powerful, dangerous, and almost unbearable, so I had to take several deep breaths to calm myself. I couldn't figure out why I was feeling such strong emotions towards him. I questioned my wolf in the back of my mind, but all she did was make me feel her growing affection for the Alpha. Could it be because of his kindness that my wolf started to fall for him? Or could it be the enticing smell of him that made me want to get closer to him? I got out of bed and inhaled his scent. He smelled like a nice crisp air that was so refreshing, like
ALIYAH’S POV"You can always move the rook in a straight line, either vertically or horizontally…" Reid explained it to me while he was teaching me how to play chess.I scratched my head. Even after watching him defeat Klaus twice in a row, I couldn't figure out how this game worked.I moved my last pawn forward, and it was eaten by Reid’s Queen. I looked at him and noticed that he was enjoying the game and was eager to win against me.I pouted my lips. "What are the moves that the king could make again?""Only minimal moves like these." He then moved his king a few times to teach me, but my forehead creased even more,"She seems not to be enjoying the game, Reid." Klaus laughed a bit as he tapped the Alpha’s shoulder.My eyes widened."It’s not that I’m not enjoying the game. I—I’m having trouble following the rules," I honestly said," and lowered my head.I used all my w
ALIYAH’S POVReid’s eyes widened at my vehement confession. With a shuddering breath, I looked away, and for a moment I wished I hadn’t admitted my feelings for him.It was totally embarrassing...I badly wanted to scold my wolf inwardly. Because of this strong desire that engulfed me and made me vulnerable as hell, those words of admission slipped out of my mouth at the wrong time."Aliyah..." he paused, his voice sounding so sensual that it sent shivers down my spine.I waited for his proper response. In the back of my mind, a small part of me was hoping he’d say something that would make me flutter. But I guess that was only wishful thinking. Seeing the firm expression on his face, as if he was forcibly holding himself back from perhaps anger or embarrassment, made me want to take back all those words I said.If only it was that simple.‘This is your fault...’ I told my wolf as I bit my lower lip
REID’S POVRage. That was the only emotion that welled up inside of me after learning how my mate was treated by her own family. She was abused because of the lame reason of her father; tortured and starved instead of being taken care of and loved being the only daughter of former Alpha of Silver Moon Pack.My jaw clenched as I fisted my hand. Deep within myself, I knew that I would never let it slide. She never deserved to experience such horrible things. They were the sole reason why my mate turned so thin, fragile and traumatized.Those who made her suffer would pay at all costs.“However, even though they maltreated me, I still love them. They are the only family I have, and it may sound foolish but I still hope they will love me unconditionally,” she said. Her tears fell while her shoulders shuddered in high emotions.“They don’t deserve to be your family, little wolf,” I said firmly.“Still, th