Carrie Nancy guided me to my room after the celebration, her touch providing solace amidst my whirlwind of emotions. Sensing my restlessness, she said, "The announcement must have tired you. You should take a rest." I mustered a grateful smile and replied, "I appreciate your concern, Nancy, but I think I need to reach out to my family. I want to call them if that's alright." Nancy nodded, her warm smile unwavering. "Of course, Carrie. I understand. Come with me, I'll take you to Jesse's study. It's more private there." We walked in silence, and as we entered the study, she patted my back reassuringly. "Take all the time you need, Carrie. If you need anything, I'll be right outside." Closing the door behind me, I took a deep breath and surveyed the room. The familiar scent of Jesse enveloped the space, stirring conflicting emotions within me. I pushed aside those thoughts, determined to focus on dialing the phone. The aroma lingered, intoxicating my senses. It made my heart race and
Carrie As I closed my eyes, all I could think about was the impending impact of the creature rushing toward me. I braced myself for the strong force of hitting the ground or being wounded by its sharp claws. But to my surprise, none of that happened. Instead, a commanding voice made the creature come to a halt. "Thunder! Stop it, boy!" Everything unfolded rapidly. Jesse, holding the creature—a leopard—stroked its fur gently, calming it down. The once ferocious beast now sat on the ground, resembling a tamed creature, far from the image that had made me tremble. Concern filled Jesse's eyes as he tended to me. "Are you okay, Carrie?" "Y-Yeah," I stuttered, my gaze shifting to the leopard. "Is he... your pet?" "He's a friend. I named him Thunder," Jesse replied. He beckoned the leopard, and it approached him. Jesse patted its head, and the animal responded with affection. "I grew up with him. My dad brought him back to Silverfang after his prowl abandoned him, probably due to his sm
Carrie As expected, Jesse introduced me to the history of Silverfang through books and written accounts. Gradually, I began to understand why the people here cherished the current state of peace. It hadn't always been like this. Similar to other wolf packs, Silverfang's journey toward a peaceful existence was filled with challenges. From what I read, Silverfang used to be caught in the middle of a fierce war between two dominant packs in the region: Ashford and Ashville. This was due to its strategic geographic location. The previous alpha of Silverfang remained neutral during that time, causing the pack to suffer greatly for many years. However, everything changed when Alpha Crimson Morris decided to support Ashford. As a result, Ashford emerged victorious in the century-long war, and Silverfang became one of its subordinate territories. After another decade had passed, Alpha Klaze Rumini of Ashford granted Silverfang its freedom, recognizing the pack's significant contribution to
Carrie I sat on my bed, feeling a storm of emotions swirling inside me. Vera, my wise inner wolf, nudged my thoughts with her persistent voice. "You should go and apologize to him," she urged, her words firm yet compassionate. Frustration filled me as I accepted her advice. Deep down, I knew she was right. Swallowing my pride, I made a decision. "Okay, Vera. I'll apologize." Vera's presence within me seemed to ease, a silent support radiating from her. Gathering my courage, I prepared myself to face the consequences of my actions. But my plans to seek out Jesse was shattered when Nancy delivered unexpected news. Her words hit me hard. "Jesse left early with his warriors for an important mission," she explained, concern lacing her voice. “Did he not tell you about it?” My awkward smile was enough for her not to push the topic any further. This was one of the things I like about Nancy. She knew how to respect my privacy and would not push for something that she knew I wasn’t comfort
CarrieAs I hurriedly packed my belongings, a sense of urgency weighed heavy on my heart. Leaving Silverfang was a daunting decision, but I knew I needed to escape the suffocating atmosphere and find solace elsewhere. The thought of reaching out to my brothers flitted through my mind, but the fear of my father's wrath held me back. Running away from Silverfang would surely result in his fury.However, amidst the whirlwind of emotions, a name surfaced in my thoughts like a lifeline—Laine Woods, my loyal and understanding best friend from the neighboring pack, Blueridge. I was certain she would welcome me with open arms and provide the support I desperately needed. With determination fueling my actions, I made up my mind to call her without hesitation.With a sense of urgency consuming me, I rushed to the library where another phone awaited my call. My hands trembled as I dialed Laine's number, each digit carrying the weight of my hopes and fears. After a couple of rings, the vibrant vo
JesseI walked briskly towards the pack, accompanied by my loyal head warrior, Jimmy, and the rest of the Silverfang pack. Thoughts of Silverfang and, more importantly, Carrie consumed my mind. I couldn't help but smile bitterly as I remembered the glowing remarks she made about her despicable ex-boyfriend. Vigo, my wolf, assured me that Carrie didn't bring it up to hurt me intentionally. He insisted that she didn't mean any of it, and just wanted to get even after I pushed her from the boulder but the ache in my heart told a different story.Accepting the fact that Carrie was in love with another man was a bitter pill to swallow. Yet, I had made a promise to myself that I wouldn't give up on my love for her. I firmly believed that fate and the moon goddess were on my side by making her my fated mate. So, I resolved to show Carrie that I deserved her love. But the battle raging within me was something I couldn’t ignore. But I couldn’t deny that I was having a hard time. With that, I
CarrieJesse, in his majestic wolf form, blocked the path of our car, stopping us in our tracks. Laine looked at me, sensing that he was the man I desperately wanted to escape from. Anger twisted her face. Meanwhile, I have different thoughts. Deep inside, I couldn't help the excitement that surged through me at the sight of him. As Jesse looked into my eyes, a secret thrill emerged from me that I struggled to hide. So, I put on a brave face, concealing my true emotions behind a mask of indifference.But deep down, my heart raced at the mere sight of him, unable to ignore the undeniable bond that remained between us. I knew I should turn away, yet... there was a part of me that longed to embrace the complexity of our connection.Laine's voice erupted as she stepped out of the car, "How dare you show your face to us!" she spat at Jesse, her anger palpable. But he seemed unbothered, his attention fixed solely on me, as if I held the answers to his unspoken questions. The intensity of
CarrieAs Laine drove me back to Silverfang, my mind was still racing from the events of the day. The sun was beginning to set, casting a warm, golden glow over the pack. I could see the familiar trees and bushes, I knew I was close to the packhouseLaine parked the car in front of the packhouse. I stepped out of the car, my feet sinking into the ground. The leaves dancing to the wind echoed around. Then, I saw Nancy.Nancy was sitting at one of the outdoor tables, her sullen face illuminated a soft glow upon seeing me. Her kind eyes met mine as I approached, and a smile tugged at the corners of her lips. Laine joined us too, looking at me awkwardly. Meanwhile, Jesse shifted to his human form. One of the omegas approached him and let him get dressed. "I am glad you’re back, Carrie," Nancy said, her voice filled with genuine concern."It's been... intense," I finally managed to say, my voice barely above a whisper. Nancy reached out and gently squeezed my hand. "I know, dear. Take yo