Rune.I walked into the festival grounds. It was a cold and chilly night in the woods, and all you could hear from a long range was the loud chuckle of wolf juveniles chatting over country music and the continual stench of burning rubber. Decorations, crests, and pictures of some past alpha were placed all over the festival grounds, with people wearing all sorts of colorful attire that caused me to feel a little nauseous. It was just nerves, I told myself, understanding that with a drink in my hand and a little chat, I would be able to clear off a little jitters. In the middle of the clearing was a large bonfire, constantly fueled by two wolves; one with a black shirt and an extremely dark goatee, and the other was a younger looking wolf wearing a look on his face almost as ugly as the scarf on his neck. I stood at the end of the clearing searching for something to drink or at least someone to talk to. My eyes caught Soph laughing in a group. She had her wild dark hair in a red tie, a
Rune.Fear clenched my heart as Kane’s gaze washed over me. His blank expression spun my head, and I couldn’t understand his thoughts. “You didn’t know, dear?” She asked, and I returned my gaze to her, my hands finding the base of my stomach on instinct. I had a life growing inside my stomach, and I didn’t know. It didn’t make any sense to me. “You’re a few weeks gone,” her bright grey eyes smiled at me, and I didn’t want to believe she was telling the truth. “But that’s not possible. I was told that the goddess blocked my womb,” I told her, and she threw her head back in laughter. “That’s odd, considering the goddess sent me here. She’s quite fond of you even,” a small smile sat on her lips. I couldn’t believe what I’d just heard. “So you mean my womb was never blocked?” I asked, and she nodded. By now, the music had stopped, and all the wolves had stopped dancing and singing. “I am pregnant? There’s a cub inside me?” I laughed. A tear slipped down my face, and I found Kane’s
Rune.In the bustling atmosphere of the pack's medical facility, Rune, still processing the revelation of her pregnancy, sought medical confirmation from Chris, the pack's doctor. The scent of antiseptic and the low hum of conversations surrounded them as Rune navigated the unfamiliar territory, her steps echoing with a mix of determination and trepidation.Entering Chris's office, Rune greeted her nervously. Chris, accustomed to the diverse range of emotions accompanying pack members seeking medical advice, offered a reassuring smile amidst the clinical surroundings."What brings you here, Rune?" Chris inquired, her attention shifting between Rune and the papers on her desk."I need to confirm something," Rune replied, her eyes momentarily glancing around the medical facility.As Chris conducted the examination, Rune's thoughts swirled with uncertainty. The ambient sounds of medical equipment and the distant murmur of conversations created a backdrop to the profound moment unfolding.
Rune.I stared at the letter in pure shock. Who was I supposed not to trust? “I have something to do. I’ll be back in thirty minutes,” Kane said, kissing my forehead and disappearing. I turned my attention to the letter. Was someone out to get me again? Just the day before, it was revealed to me that some Alpha was out to get me while I just found out I was pregnant, and today, There was someone I was not supposed to trust, and there was no name. I sniffed the letter immediately, Perceiving the scent in case I could recognize it, but surprisingly, the paper had no smell whatsoever. Not even James scent lingered on it. It wasn't possible that A few wolves had touched it, and there was no sense in it whatsoever. I said that the words at the writing. I had never seen anyone's handwriting in the entire pack, so I couldn't tell who had written the letter and how I could get to them. I ran downstairs immediately And went to find James. I found James at the back of the park house with a
Rune.I originally planned to keep the news of my pregnancy away from the pack for the time being to fully prepare myself for the child and to be sure there were no complications. I had hoped that while the older lady spoke to me, no one listened in on our conversation and picked up the news, which was why even as James held my wrist tight with sharp claws digging into my flesh and angry eyes staring down at me, I was more focused on how to escape his hold than why he was holding me.“Maybe it’s time for you to atone for your sins.” A dark chuckle followed his words, and I creased my brows, trying to make sense of his words and the sin I had committed.“Do you not think you have the wrong person? What sins have I committed?” I asked with an air of authority. I could not show him that I was scared of him and whatever my sin was.“You cannot fool us any longer.” James scoffed while the elders behind him muttered to themselves. “James! Get your hands off her this instant!” I didn’t noti
Rune. I took a deep breath as Soph and I arrived at the entrance to the large room. Somehow, it felt as though the meeting room had a certain resentment towards me as all the times I had been there, it was to decide my fate, and oftentimes, I did nothing to warrant my attendance in the room.“Are you okay?” Soph’s voice cut through my thoughts, vibrant brown eyes staring at me with hopes that I would say yes; so I did, and we entered the room right after. The room was filled with all the elders in attendance. I gulped hard, making sure to avoid eye contact with them. With a straight face, I walked up to the spot left for me and sat down, waiting patiently for the meeting to start. “Where is Caden?” Kane asked James, who shifted uncomfortably in his seat. “I’m sure he’s on his way here, Alpha,” he replied with a bow. “I will not wait another second for him. Go and get him yourself,” Kane thundered, sending James to his feet and out of the meeting room. Over ten minutes later, Jam
Kane. “What?” “Make me Luna.” She repeated with a strong resolve, her brown eyes slightly glistening with a little fury. “I am tired of these games that I seem to be the victim of. I'm tired of being seen as less, because everyone nitpicks everything that I do, and they expect me to sit still and do nothing!” She licked her lower lip and held it between her teeth as she tried to calm her breathing. The elders' antics got to her. I could only stare at her. We were at a stage in our…relationship where my answer to her request would be sure to annoy her, so I kept mute. I understood that the rumors upset her, especially because she wanted to keep the news of her pregnancy quiet. “Anyone could’ve heard it and spread the news,” Jett reasoned earlier in the pack house. “They discussed it in public, in the sight and earshot of almost all the wolves in this pack. Rune should’ve known it would be impossible to keep it a secret,” he had added, and it made sense. She took a deep breath an
Rune. “What?” Even before I uttered the question to Kane, I knew he would refuse me. I had seen it in his eyes, his rejection of my request, even though he looked like he was thinking about it. He wasn’t. He had his answer ringing in the back of his mind, and I heard it. I shouldn’t have asked him to make me Luna. It opened a new window of pain I was fine without. I knew he would refuse me, and yet I asked him. “You asked because you now carry his child. The next Alpha of this pack. You shouldn’t have to ask, he should lay it down at your feet!” Zarah howled angrily and I sighed.At the end of the day, I was angry, but surprisingly not at him. I was angry at the situation which made me think becoming Luna would solve the problem. “This would be the perfect time to sit at the waterfall and calm my mind,” I muttered to myself, dragging my eyes unconsciously down to my stomach. “You could use a little serenity too.” I smiled at my bumpless stomach. I was back on house arrest by n