Hailee stirred from her slumber, her body aching from the uncomfortable position she had slept in. As her eyes fluttered open, she found herself still in the dimly lit basement, the weight of her surroundings pressing down on her. A heavy sigh escaped her lips as she pushed herself up, rubbing the sleep from her eyes.She glanced around the room, taking in the familiar sights and musty smell that permeated the air. It was a stark reminder of her current circumstances, the harsh reality of her situation. But she knew she couldn't dwell on that now. There was work to be done, tasks to complete.With a determined look in her eyes, Hailee rose to her feet and stepped out into the day. The sunlight streamed through the trees, casting dappled patterns on the ground. She inhaled deeply, feeling the cool breeze brush against her skin. It was a refreshing sensation, one that momentarily lifted her spirits.As she set about her chores, her mind wandered, the monotonous tasks serving as a backdr
HAILEE.I sat there in the meadow, tears streaming down my face, feeling utterly defeated. I raised my voice to the moon goddess, my words a desperate plea filled with pain and frustration. "Why, oh why, did you give me Sebastian as my mate? I never wanted him. I never wanted any of this!" The weight of my emotions hung heavy in the air as I poured out my heart, my words lost in the vastness of the night.I sat there, my heart still pounding with anger, frustration, and disbelief. The moon goddess had played a cruel trick on me, forcing Sebastian upon me as my mate. I never asked for this, never wanted him. I wanted someone else, someone who understood me, someone who could share my dreams and desires. But the moon goddess ignored my pleas, ignored my desires, and thrust Sebastian into my life.Why couldn't she have listened? Why couldn't she have seen the pain and the longing in my heart? I pleaded with her, begged her to give me a different mate, someone who would make me happy. But
SEBASTIAN. I was in my room for what felt like an eternity. Two days had passed, but it felt like a lifetime. I couldn't escape the overwhelming sense of turmoil that engulfed me, the whirlwind of emotions that raged within my soul.I couldn't help but mentally battle with the moon goddess herself. How could she have given me the one person I despised the most as my mate? It was a cruel twist of fate, a sick joke played on my heart. I had always been strong, unyielding, but now I found myself at odds with my own nature.Hailee, the girl I had hated with every fiber of my being, became a constant presence in my thoughts. It was unnerving, disorienting. I couldn't understand how this could have happened. The moon goddess must have been playing some twisted game with my heart.In the past few days, I noticed a change within myself. I became softer towards her, more forgiving. It was as if an invisible force was pushing me towards her, despite my every instinct telling me to resist. I co
HAILEE.For two days now, I've been wandering aimlessly through the woods, seeking solace in the embrace of nature. I had no destination in mind, no desire to go anywhere precisely. All I wanted was my space, my solitude, at all costs.With each step, I felt a burning need to be alone, to escape from the chaos that had consumed my life. The weight of unwanted responsibilities pressed upon me, threatening to suffocate my spirit. I couldn't bear it any longer.Anyone or anything that dared to disturb my peace, my sanctuary, paid the price. I unleashed my fury, my primal instincts taking over. I became a force to be reckoned with, a predator in the wilderness. My prey fell one by one, their lives snuffed out without mercy.Exhausted from the hunt, I sought respite on the forest floor. The damp earth became my bed, the rustling leaves my lullaby. Sleep enveloped me, and with it came a dream, a haunting vision from the depths of my subconscious.In the dream, my father appeared before me,
SEBASTIAN. I was sitting with Clara, trying to find solace in her company, when suddenly, a message pierced through the bond, jolting me out of my thoughts. It was Hailee. She needed help. Without a second thought, I left Clara behind, not bothering to provide any explanation. My sole focus was on finding Hailee, on ensuring her safety.Using the mate bond as my guide, I let it lead me through the wilderness, tracking her down with unwavering determination. Panic surged within me as I moved swiftly, the urgency to reach her growing with each passing second. I couldn't bear the thought of losing her, of being too late.And then, there she was, lying unconscious on the forest floor, a sight that struck fear deep into my heart. I rushed to her side, my hands trembling as I checked for any signs of life. She was so still, so pale, and my heart clenched at the sight.Summoning the strength within me, I lifted her gently, cradling her fragile form in my arms. I could feel the weight of her
SEBASTIAN .It had been two weeks, I thought, as I wiped the bead of sweat that was threatening to fall by itself. A very weary sigh left me as I looked around, groaning as my joints groaned back in unison. There was no denying that I had been undergoing a very hectic time. Two weeks felt like forever, it amazed me how much time had slipped since the horrible and unforgettable day Hailee fell unconscious. I had been so pained, so enraged about her condition in the first few days despite the pack doctor's instructions. I wondered who would have the guts to hurt her ns why they wanted to hurt her but there didn't seem to be any assault assault her Considering what the pack doctor had said. Till this moment I still wondered what had happened and how it could be resolved but the moment that thought came came my kind, I chased it out almost immediately because I knew there was no point in having those thoughts. It was as baseless and meaningless as it comes. There was nothing I hadn't tr
SEBASTIAN. Once I was done signing the last document that had prompted my coming to work today, I threw myself back on the chair with my eyes closed. A very heavy sigh escaped my nostrils while sitting back there. I took my time to look around me and there was barely anything I could focus on at the moment. I just hoped that when I left this place to somewhere part of the pack, maybe at the moat, at the physician's place to see Hailee or anywhere in the Packhouse, I would find a moment of respite, something that could ease my mind from the troubled state it was in. There was no denying the fact that my mind was a metaphorical storm that wouldn't stop. It was like a ship in the middle of a tempest and the more I tried to ease it off with other thoughts, the more it got worse, usually resulting in my head nagging with a pain that I hated so much. At the end of the day I would be left sulking with no remedy to any of my troubles. I just hoped that the end of the tunnel would be a lot
SEBASTIAN."There has been no change about the situation '' Ed, one of the guards offered, before clearing his throat. "But he asked me to pass a message to you. The physician. That's when I had gone to check on Hailee to know if everything was getting better. And he asked me to tell you to be calm and not think too much about it. He also said there are greater chances she would be coming back to consciousness." My shoulders sagged as I sighed. I just wondered when all this was over, she would come back to me once again. I didn't sign up for any of this, I thought as I stared right into nothingness. I also wondered how long the Pack doctor was going to keep assuring me that she was OK and that she would come back to life or rather her consciousness. I didn't ever think I was going to wait this long before she was back. There was nothing else I could do other than pray to the Goddess and hope that she brought her back to me anytime soon. I missed nearly everything about her save fo