“All right, we will do that,” George agreed. The couple decided to leave the room and made their way downstairs, seeking solace in the family lounge.Outside the mansion, the first light of dawn painted the sky with delicate hues. Blake and his group emerged from the backdoor, weariness etched across their faces, overshadowed by an air of melancholy. Blake led the way, his shoulders slumped as he walked towards a plush love seat by the fireplace. He sat down heavily, turning away from prying gazes and closing his eyes in exhaustion. Andrew followed suit, his own fatigue apparent as he joined Blake in the lounge.Addressing Andrew, George, and Anne couldn't contain their worry. "Where is Lily?" they asked almost simultaneously, their voices revealing the depth of their concern.Heavy with regret, Andrew replied, "We deeply apologize. We didn't find Lily there. We believe Jake might have taken her, as we couldn't locate any trace of Jake or his men up there. Blake is devastated; he does
Andrew, George, and Anne emerged from the mansion, gathering around as they saw the box and realized its contents. Andrew's eyes sparkled with enthusiasm as he exclaimed, "Let's give it a try, Blake. It could be our best shot at finding Lily."However, Blake hesitated, understanding the implications. "As much as I'm tempted to, using a drone is not allowed in natural parks," he replied, distancing himself from the group and heading toward his car.Caught in the wake of Blake's abrupt departure, Matt's curiosity got the best of him, prompting him to ask, "Where are you off to?"Sliding into the driver's seat and igniting the engine, Blake's response was concise, "City." The car smoothly pulled away, leaving an air of puzzled silence in its wake. The group exchanged glances, sharing their confusion over Blake's unexpected departure and the secrecy shrouding his actions."Maybe he's considering a visit to his office this time," George speculated, his voice tinged with uncertainty. He sou
Sixteen years ago…Lily sat in her high school classroom, feeling restless and anxious. She had been having strange dreams lately, dreams of running through the forest on all fours, of howling at the moon. She couldn't explain why, but she felt like something was changing inside her.As she walked home from school that day, she noticed a group of teenagers gathered in the park, all of them wearing black leather jackets and exchanging furtive glances. Lily felt a strange pull towards them, as if they were somehow familiar to her.Suddenly, she heard a low growl coming from behind her. She spun around to see a group of large, muscular men approaching her, their eyes glowing yellow in the darkness. Lily felt her heart racing in her chest. She had never seen anything like this before.And then, as if by magic, the men began to change. Their muscles bulged and twisted, their faces elongated into snouts, and their hands turned into paws. In moments, they had transformed into massive wolves,
Greta sighed, "It's a risk when we're cursed with this condition. But you're not alone. We have outdone it, so you can. I'll be here to help you through it all."Lily looked up at Greta, a glimmer of hope in her eyes. "Thank you," she said, "I don't know what I'd do without you."Greta smiled warmly at Lily. "You don't have to worry about that. We're family now, and family sticks together."They continued walking towards the park's exit, their conversation turning to lighter topics. But the weight of Lily's secret hung heavy in the air, a constant reminder of the danger that lurked just beneath the surface.As the moon rose high into the night sky, Lily's tardiness was causing her mother, Anne, to pace anxiously back and forth in their living room. Her father, George, sat on the couch, engrossed in a book, but he could sense his wife's unease. Though George was no longer afflicted by the rare genetic condition that turned him into a werewolf during full moons, he couldn't help but rem
George knew that full moons were a crucial time for werewolves, as it was during these times that their transformations were at their most potent. He worried that Lily might not be ready for such an intense experience, and that the consequences could be disastrous. George was a seasoned werewolf himself, and he knew firsthand the dangers of an unprepared transformation.Despite her father's concerns, Lily was determined to go. She had already experienced transformation once before, and while it had been a frightening experience, she knew that it was something she needed to do in order to fully embrace her werewolf nature. Lily assured her father that she was ready, and that she would take all the necessary precautions to ensure her safety and the safety of those around her.Reluctantly, George agreed to let Lily go with Greta, but not before giving her a stern warning about the dangers of the full moon. He reminded her to be careful, to stay alert, and to never forget that she was a w
“When I reach the level of Alpha, I will be much stronger and then I will replace you. Can’t you see my dear sister? I don’t really see where she fits in. She’s such a cumbersome!”“Jake, little brother, I know. I observed, okay. That’s just for now. Lily has such power that will make our pack stronger.”“What do you imply? Is she going to replace us?”“No! That’s not what I mean. With her in our pack, it will make the difference between us and our rival packs. Hey, Jake, I had an idea. Why don’t you change tactics? Instead of disliking her, why won’t you look to her as a male. She’s perfect to be a mate.”“That is ridiculous Greta! Me, partnering to a weakling?” he chuckled.As time went on, Jake's resentment towards Lily festered and grew, until it consumed him entirely. He couldn't understand why Greta had welcomed her into the pack - after all, she was weak, slow, and nothing more than a burden on their group."Why is she even here?" Jake grumbled to his friend, Kyle. "She's dragg
Sixteen years later…Lily stood before the towering building, her heart pounding with excitement and nerves. The skyscraper was a marvel of modern architecture, with gleaming glass and steel rising into the sky. As she took in the impressive sight, the wind whipped her waist-length black hair around her face. She felt the fabric of her clothes rippled waves that trickled her skin.Lily's heart raced as she approached the imposing entrance of Moore Enterprises, double-checking the address on her phone to ensure she had the right place. As she approached the reception desk, Lily announced her appointment and waited for further instructions. A friendly woman greeted her and confirmed that she was expected. Lily was then directed towards the elevator bank, where she waited nervously for the car to arrive.As soon as the doors opened, a harried-looking man rushed out, nearly colliding with Lily as she stepped inside. She recognized him as one of the executives she had seen in the company'
As Blake sat at his desk, his mind raced with thoughts of how to deal with the traitor in his pack. His pen furiously scratched across the paper as he jotted down ideas for potential punishments, his frustration evident in the tight grip on the writing instrument. Beyond the glass wall of his office, the city bustled with activity, but Blake was lost in thought, completely consumed by the task at hand.As the late afternoon light filtered through the blinds, a gnawing feeling tugged at the back of Blake's mind. Something about his new secretary seemed familiar, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it. He knew through his senses that she was a werewolf, a seasoned one at that, who was unafraid to venture among humans in their everyday lives, and only the secret community of werewolves in Nashville had that kind of lifestyle. Blake wondered which pack she belonged to.Blake's professional demeanor and outward appearance may have fooled most humans, but as a werewolf in Nashville, he