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14| Thoughts of rejection
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Tangled With The Fated Mates 15| Devils Advocate
Claudine cried like she never had before after they had all left her. The left side of her head throbbed severely, and her forehead felt hot to her touch. Her tongue sat like a woolen piece of dried cloth in her mouth, and Claudine knew she'd sell one of her pinky fingers for water at that moment. The last time she had felt this way was when her best friend, Eleana, died from internal bleeding. She had fallen from a tree when she had gone on a rebellious adventure with some of the other girls. She had gotten up, patted herself down, and felt that she was alright except for some minor abdominal pain. However, it was too late when the part-time nurse who came to the orphanage twice a week discovered the anomaly.Claudine remembered that day like it just happened last week. She had held Eleana's hands in the makeshift infirmary at the orphanage, which was just a used room with a couple of bunkers thrown in together. Elena had died in so much pain. A dark, dirty bruise had stained her ex
Tangled With The Fated Mates 16| Lunar Energy
"Hurt?" Denzel asked, his eyebrows furrowed. He adjusted on the seat, and Nira approached the couch to sit by him. Nira put her arms around him and stared longingly into his eyes."Yes, Denzel, hurt," she repeated. "I fear for her safety."Witches and werewolves had quite an exciting relationship. While they were not exactly the best friends or comrades-in-arms, they relied on each other sometimes. Witches understood the earth, every essence of the fabric that held it together, and so could manipulate it, bend it to their will; Werewolves looked up to the moon, used the lunar energy to charge themselves up, and significantly increased their strengths. But they each had weaknesses, and the need arose sometimes to seek the other's help. So when Ezrianna showed up on their doorstep, needing a place to stay and protection, Denzel knew what she was immediately and, by his lupine nature, felt a need to render help as he could. He assigned a cabin that was within the boundaries of thei
Tangled With The Fated Mates 17| Shifting Bonds
Claudine first heard the menacing and lethal hiss of the cat before she spotted it crouched in the corner of the room. Although it lay on its belly, it appeared ready for attack, prepared to pounce and seize one of the rats scurrying about. Claudine hushed herself as she observed the cat hiss even more strongly, bare its teeth, and then leap, successfully capturing one of the rats. With sharp canines, it tore its prey into pieces, extracting every last bit of life and vitality from it.The room transformed in an instant. The scared rats vanished like ghosts, leaving behind an eerie stillness. Claudine surveyed the aftermath, struck by the sudden silence that enveloped the room, though the strong smell of rat pee lingered.Balancing on the worktop table, she contemplated her next move. Descending seemed unwise, for the cat's intentions remained unknown. Her eyes never left the feline form at the room's center, now engrossed in licking his furs, an oddly serene juxtaposition to the
Tangled With The Fated Mates 18| Howl For Betaship
Denzel stopped in his tracks. He and Ezrianna exchanged curious looks. The knock came again. This time, it sounded persistent."Who's there?" Ezrianna said.Denzel did not wait for an answer. He opened the door, determined to face whatever or whoever lay ahead as he did. Standing in front of him with a nervous look on his face was Ronald. He must've masked his scent, so Denzel didn't pick it up instantly. While other werewolves gained popularity by being loud, brash, and overbearing, Ronald was more famous for being restrained and thoughtful. When he gave commands, it was with a particular kindness that endeared him to everybody. When Denzel saw him standing by the door, the fear that had begun to build up in his heart dissipated."Ahh, Ronald, it's just you," he said, taking a deep breath. "Relax, Ezrianna, it's only Ronald."Ezrianna approached the door, and she and Ronald exchanged knowing smiles."Hi there, Ronnie," she said to him, winking."Hi, Ezrianna," he replied.Denzel
Tangled With The Fated Mates 19| Shattered Reflection
Claudine's sleep was filled with wild dreams, tossing and turning like a ship in a storm. In one dream, she wandered through a dark forest with Lumos, her loyal companion. It was nearly evening, but the thick trees blocked most of the sunlight. Suddenly, she heard a mysterious giggle."Hello?" she called out, but there was only silence, no rustling leaves or chirping birds.As she walked on, the voice returned. Claudine saw a figure darting quickly to her right. Their eyes met, and the person's face lit up with mischief. She picked up her pace to follow.Getting closer, she reached out to touch the person, but it was just a tree. Perplexed, she stood in front of it, finger pressed against the rough bark.Then, a loud noise, like a door being slammed, jolted her awake."It was just a dream," she sighed. But the noise continued as if someone was trying to break in.Claudine sat up, rubbing her tired eyes. She gently massaged her temples, the throbbing slowly fading.Finally, the door c
Tangled With The Fated Mates 20| Duel For Betaship
Beneath the canopy of ancient oaks, the meeting grounds lay bathed in the silvery glow of the moon at its peak. Shafts of light pierced through the leaves, casting dappled patterns on the forest floor. A crackling bonfire at the heart of the clearing sent sparks spiraling into the night.Amidst the hush of the woods, the haunting howls of distant wolves mingled with the soft murmurs of the gathered pack. The air was filled with anticipation.As Ronald stepped forward, his every footfall seemed to echo through the woods. His gaze met Denzel's with a determined glint, a silent plea for recognition."Alpha," Ronald's voice rang out, clear and unwavering."You know better than to interrupt these meetings. What do you want, Ron?" Denzel asked."Alpha, I stand before you, offering my loyalty and strength. I believe I am worthy of the beta position. Grant me this chance, and I shall serve you with unwavering devotion."Denzel's eyes swept over the pack members, searching for any hint of disap
Tangled With The Fated Mates 21| Wounded Heart
"Claudine," the voice came again.This time, Claudine could tell who it was. It was Janey. There was something about her voice, though, deep and resounding, almost like it had morphed into that of a monster. Claudine felt herself shiver as the voice came again.Mrs. Zaynader stomped into the kitchen, and Claudine swivelled to look at the middle-aged woman who looked rather bewildered. She looked Claudine up and down, then her eyes rested on the girl's newly shaved head."I see Arielle has been doing the work of a barber quite impressively," she said, her lips curling up in a slick smile as she spoke.Claudine suddenly felt a wave of shame wash over her. Mrs. Zaynader was the first person, after Arielle, to see her with her shaved hair, and she felt embarrassed. Claudine cast her eyes on the tiled ground of the kitchen, her hands in front of her in a demure pose. Mrs. Zaynader heard her sniffle. She walked over to her."Claudine?" She said, her voice unusually calm."Yes, ma'am," Clau
Tangled With The Fated Mates 22| Wreckage Unleashed
Denzel's eyes darted from one corner to the other, and he sensed his rage intensify, mirroring an erupting volcano. A vintage sports car that had been his father's, which he rarely took out, had been battered, its windscreen broken, its sides dented. He hissed as he took a deep breath."Fuck," he said, increasingly becoming exasperated.The interior of the mansion was no better. Some of the windows had been shattered. He looked around and saw the chairs and tables upturned, the television lying flat. There was a deliberateness to it, and Denzel could tell, but this only aggravated him. And then, just as he took one more step into the house, he had a thought."Nira!" His eyes blazed with a combination of fear and anger.Usually, after the pack meetings, she would wait for him at the door to hand him a cup of coffee and smother him with kisses. But today was not the same. As he went up the steps quickly, feeling light in his legs and a bit worried, he wished that nothing terrible had
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