DAHLIAPacing around the small, dimly lit room, I tried to piece together how I had ended up here. My mind was a jumbled mess of confusion and fear. One moment, I was in my room, preparing to sleep, and the next, I woke up in this unfamiliar place. Zac. It had to be him. He was the only person who had been hounding me relentlessly. But how had he managed to bring me here without my knowledge? My thoughts raced, and I felt a surge of panic rising within me.Desperate to escape, I attempted to use my magic to blast the door open. Concentrating, I summoned my energy, but as I released it, a weak, sputtering light barely reached the door before fizzling out. I staggered backwards, falling onto my butt, my breath coming in short gasps. What had happened to me? Why was my magic so feeble?Fear surged through me, my heart pounding in my chest. My magic had always been strong and reliable. To feel it so drained, so powerless, was terrifying. I tried to calm myself, but the sense of helplessne
KEILAHI stood frozen at the balcony door, watching Ralph leap into the storm with a mix of fear and admiration. He was doing the right thing, even if it took some pushing. The wind howled, and the rain battered against the glass, making it nearly impossible to see, but I kept my eyes glued to the scene below, praying for his safe return.Time seemed to stretch on forever, each minute a torturous eternity. I clutched my robe tightly, my heart pounding with every flash of lightning. When I finally saw Ralph leading the man and child to safety, a wave of relief washed over me. He had done it.But then, as he began to climb back up, the wind seemed to fight him every step of the way. My heart sank, my eyes widening in horror as I watched him slip and disappear from view. The next thing I heard was a loud, sickening thud. Panic surged through me as I nervously opened the balcony door, the rain slapping against my face. I looked down, and my heart nearly stopped. Ralph was sprawled on the
KEILAHAs the words hung in the air between us, I could feel the weight of their truth, and I waited with bated breath for his response, hoping against hope that somewhere within him, he would feel the echo of our bond despite the enchantment clouding his memory.His eyes narrowed, suspicion clouding his gaze as he stepped closer. “You’re delusional,” he spat, his voice cold. “Get out before I make you.”Pain tightened my throat, but I held my ground, refusing to let his words deter me. “I won't leave you, Ralph,” I whispered fiercely, my voice breaking with emotion. I knew he was still in there somewhere. The Ralph I first met was a merciless one who would have killed me by now because he couldn't bear to breathe the same air as any human. And I was a human standing in his room, claiming to be his mate, which would have made him berserk. Yet, he was playing it cool. This meant that despite Dahlia erasing his memory of me, a part of his mind still held onto me. “Even if you don’t reme
RALPHI stood under the head shower, letting the morning's cold water run over me, washing away the remnants of the night's restless sleep. The icy droplets pelted my skin, but they did little to numb the whirlwind of thoughts churning in my mind.I couldn’t shake the image of the human from my head. Her eyes, filled with a mixture of desperation and determination, haunted me. She had appeared out of nowhere, first in the ambulance, a place I couldn’t recall how I ended up in. Then, in my pack house, speaking words that sounded like nonsense. Claiming to be my mate, talking about a child. It made no sense. And yet…I gritted my teeth, my fists clenching at the memory. Who was she? How had she managed to stir such confusion and turmoil within me? Why did she affect me so deeply? Her scent, her voice, her presence—everything about her felt inexplicably familiar. And that was dangerous.I slammed my fist against the tiled wall, the sound echoing through the bathroom. This was madness.
KEILAH It was a stormy night. And my wedding night with the man I stole from my best friend. The rain poured heavily outside, yet amidst the downpour, I could still hear my friend's screams as she was being gang-raped. She called out my name, desperately seeking help, but I callously ignored her cries. I knew that I was the one behind this sinister plan against her. Satisfaction spread across my face as I realized she would forever be out of my way, allowing me to fully enjoy my marriage. I happily revelled in the night with the man who was once hers.I jolted awake, drenched in sweat. Beside me, my best friend Cora lay snuggled up like a baby. Quietly, I slid out from under the covers and tiptoed out of the bedroom and into the bathroom. Switching on the cold water, I stepped beneath its icy stream. The chill of the water provided relief for my anxiety stemming from the dream I had just experienced.Once I cleaned up, I stepped out of the shower, feeling fresh and much better, and w
I stood frozen in surprise as the door slammed shut, leaving me standing outside the gate with loads of heavy grocery bags in my hands. Confusion washed over me as I tried to make sense of the situation unfolding before me. The worried voices of the women continued to echo through the gate, their urgency growing with each passing second. Curiosity and concern compelled me to knock on the door so that I could give a little explanation about the old woman's situation. A few moments of silence followed, and then the door creaked open, revealing a young, beautiful woman with a fear expression on her face. She glanced at me, her ombre eyes filled with apprehension."Who are you?" She asked, her voice trembling slightly."I'm…I'm the lady who brought your grandmother," I stammered.She hesitated for a moment and was about to hand her the bags, but suddenly, her eyes went wide before slamming the door shut again without a word. I blinked incessantly, wondering what was wrong with them. No
Just as the wolf's jaws were about to close around me, a deafening gunshot echoed through the air, causing the wolf to recoil in surprise. I turned my head, expecting to see a hunter or a saviour, but instead, I saw a man figure all in black standing by the shattered car window.It was him, his hands still smoking from the gun he held. I tremulously exhaled, feeling thankful to the heavens for this man who had saved me from the clutches of death.With a swift motion, the man stepped forward, pushing the wolf away from me. His presenceseemed to command authority, and the wolf cowered before him. It was as if he possessed some kind of superpower, a connection to the wild that allowed him to control even the most ferocious creatures.As the wolf retreated deep into the forest, the man turned his attention towards me. His gaze is unpredictable. "Are you alright?" He asked, his voice croaky. I nodded, my voice barely a whisper. "Thank you… I thought I was going to die. Suit yourself. No
Seizing the opportunity, I scrambled to my feet, my heart pounding in my chest. I knew I had to run, to put as much distance between this predator and myself as possible. But as I turned to sprint, someone suddenly appeared in front of me and knocked me to the ground."What do you want me to do with her?" "Should I kill her?" A chilling woman's voice echoed through. I was so scared that I felt like I might wet myself. As I lay on the ground, my mind raced with thoughts of escape and survival, The chilling question that had been uttered moments ago still hung in the air, sending shivers down my spine. Who was this woman talking about? Was she referring to me? The uncertainty only fueled my fear, making it difficult to think clearly.I mustered all the courage I had left and tried to push myself up from the cold, hard ground. But my body felt heavy, as if it were weighed down by an invisible force. Panic surged through me as I realized my limbs were numb, unresponsive to my desperate c