“Seriously, Raven, I’m not joking around with you,” Dakota raises a hand to her forehead as it creases from impatience, “-you can’t be here. I mean it. If you don’t get your infuriating little butt over to school within the next thirty minutes, your brothers are going to go ballistic on me. I’m sorry, but I’m not covering for you again—I’ve taken enough berating’s off that pair to last me a lifetime. I can do without receiving another. You need to realise that you can’t just skip a day whenever you feel like it. You should know this by now. And anyway, if you hadn’t noticed, I’ve kind of got bigger issues to concern myself with at the moment. I haven’t got the time to babysit you on top of everything else,” Dakota stresses tactlessly while failing in her attempt to reason with the rebellious teenager.
Rolling her silver eyes, Raven pulls a mocking pout while reaching into the leather pocket of her jacket to retrieve her chiming mobile. Sitting in silence, Raven ignorantly pa
With my arm extended out before me, I’m dragged up the stairs while Dakota’s hand wraps itself around my wrist like a binding shackle that holds me captive. Left to clamber behind her in haste, I watch on in amusement as a cheerful skip grows within her step as we storm heavily down the hallway. Despite my struggle to keep up, I giggle alongside her while she oozes in excited positivity; her joyous mood uplifting my own with each bounding step we take towards my room. As if we were on the brink of running out of time, Dakota eagerly steers me through the doorway when she races towards the large wardrobe. While the bedroom door closes behind us with a loud thud, a pitiful realisation abruptly dawns on me, attempting to dampen my brightening mood as I pout from the newly uncovered hurdle that appears to stand in my way. Other than the gifted pyjamas that I have on, I have nothing else to wear. Unless my hosts miraculously kept the torn and shredded outfit I had worn upon my discovery;
As the tall, self-assured brunette struts across the busying walkway, an utterance of inaudible words slips from her lips while she casts a scorching glare over her shoulder—tottering prissily in her clacking heels as if our mere presence were gravely insulting her. Blindly reaching into her handbag, Beth’s eyes narrow loathsomely, slyly scrutinising us one by one as if we were sitting beneath a magnifying scope. Subjected to Beth’s blatant judgement, I shrink under her examining gaze while she retrieves her mobile and impatiently presses it to her ear. Appearing flustered by our brief encounter, Beth slows her fleeting pace into a crawl while smoothing down her sand-toned overcoat. Pinching the bridge of her nose, she awaits the caller to answer the phone before turning to walk towards the escalators, situated not far from where we are sitting. Stepping onto the mechanical belt, Beth places her free hand on her jutted hip while she’s carried upwards—her attention fixated on us as i
As if the subconscious veil that had separated us for so long had finally fallen, I openly embrace the hidden part of myself as she boldly offers no restraint while surfacing. Stunned by her melodic voice projecting within, all I can do is stare at the others in disbelief as I listen to her lingering echo—robbed of words while feeling overwhelmed by my wolf’s unexpected awakening. Enlightening with each passing second, I momentarily close my eyes while allowing my mind and body to connect to my wolf's powerful being; feeling ourselves intertwine, becoming one as I ride the euphoric wave of pins and needles flooding throughout me. With each breath I take, an unexplainable surge of striking energy swiftly follows in accompaniment, filling my veins with its intoxicating remedy. Trembling from my unbound excitement, I shake erratically as my muscles vigorously contract while the fierce force settling within finds her bearings; spiritually awakening as she settles herself into her new vesse
Drawn in by his magnetic embrace, I can’t help but wonder if Elijah’s heart is beating just as quickly as mine; hastening in its pace from each lingering second that we spend entwined, remaining unbudged while he adoringly holds my pale face against his own. Filling with helplessness, a surging tide of warmth casts over me as I fall limp within my mate’s needing arms, melting into him while he catches me willingly. As Elijah’s insistent mouth glides against my shaking lips, a wild tremor runs along my nerves, evoking sensations I never knew I could possess while falling victim to the overwhelming connection we both presently share. Allowing my giddiness to cloud my judgement, I grip the collar of his slackening shirt while hungrily demanding more, shaking with anticipation as I lose myself in the moment. Breathless and lightheaded, I refuse to part away while drowning in Elijah’s intoxicating scent, allowing it to wrap itself around me like a blanket threaded from fire when I notice th
As if I had woken from the most blissful dream, a creeping smile of contentedness plays upon my curling lips. Stirring gently beneath the weighing duvet, I shake off the remnants of my well-rested slumber before stretching out. Eagerly sitting up, I manage to catch a glimpse of the first broken rays of sunshine while it seeps enchantingly into the silent room through the tousled curtains. In a numb daze, I rub my bleary eyes while releasing a muffled yawn as I’m greeted by the welcoming familiarity of my bedroom. Getting out of bed, I slip my feet into the set of waiting slippers at my side and dozily walk over towards the hidden window before drawing back the curtains. Invigorated by the sight before me, I inhale deeply while gazing upwards, marvelling at the soft, pearl-like clouds dispersing throughout the brightening sky overhead—watching quietly as it rids itself of any overcast. Squinting gently, I reach out for my strewn dressing gown when I notice that I somehow feel lighter on
As Elijah’s freshly spoken words echo hauntingly around me like a ghostly whisper, my soul withers and dissipates while I crumble within. Shrinking beneath his gaze, I notice the room dims into an unpleasant glow while a gathering of stormy clouds nestles menacingly outside. Looming vastly over the city, the gloomy blanket chases the sun away before allowing a gentle patter of falling rain to collide against the windowpane. Staring back at my waiting mate, it feels as if the world has come to a standstill—frozen in time as I’m left blindsided by his admittance. Unsure of what to say, all that I can manage is that of an unprompted whimper when an unbearable ripple of sharp pain spreads across my chest. Wincing reactively, the sensation swells beneath my ribcage; tightening around my heart as if it were being squeezed in the unmerciful palms of truth itself, leaving the breaking organ to forget its own rhythm while it beats out of tune. As I attempt to wade through my tempestuous emot
Despite spending most of the day assuring Elijah that I’m fine, he remains reluctant to give the dust from this morning a chance to settle. Persistent in his conquest of earning my already given affection back, my mate patiently waits on me against my protest, dotingly directing all of his attention solely my way. After some time, Elijah eventually loosens up when his self-held grudge dissipates gradually—losing himself in the conversation as it flows effortlessly between us. Sensing his angst vanish, I settle down and relax within my mate’s company. Swept up by the unending list of topics waiting to be explored, we blissfully discuss all that comes to mind, uncaring of the world, while it passes us by in a pleasant blur. As if the novelty of my presence had yet to wear off on him, I watch while Elijah’s silver eyes glisten brightly each time I laugh or giggle in response to something he says—looking smitten with my returned adoration as he revels in our time alone. Consumed by Elijah’
**UNDER EDIT** Ash?” I gasp, my heart twisting at the mention of my lost brother's name. “I guess we don’t need to try mind-linking with him after all,” my wolf struggles to withhold her excitement, “-when do we leave?” “How long ago was this?” Elijah takes a stormful step towards his brother, profoundly wound up by the news. “About twenty minutes ago,” Isaac wipes the sweat from his brow, his breathing still frantic, “-I went to call you as soon as Frankie told me what was going on, but I must have left my phone back at the office. Thus,” he holds out his arms sarcastically, “-why I had to run all the way here. I was tempted to shift, but given that its rush hour out there right now, I didn’t think the Trinity Council would appreciate an influx of calls about a wild wolf running rampant through the city.” “That was a wise call,” Elijah a