VioletDamn it.Magnolia had to make me promise not to kill Xavier during this trip. This trip was going to be the perfect time to catch him off guard, I know it!I promised not to kill him during this trip, but I never said anything about not watching him. I will watch the pack from afar. I will learn his weaknesses and when the time comes I will destroy him the same way that he destroyed my family.I lie in the bed as I wait for Magnolia to come back but before she comes back in the room, I have drifted off into a deep sleep. When I wake up, Magnolia has already left and the side of the bed she slept on is still just a little warm. I breathe out as I lie on my back and look up at the ceiling. I don’t know how I’m supposed to act today. Should I pretend like everything is okay? My mind is whirling with this visit and I’m sure everyone around me will feel he same way. I huff as I push myself out of bed, I need to run and get out my excess energy. Selene is on edge and perks up at the
MagnoliaThe Black Night Pack will be coming this weekend.It was hard not to let guilt overwhelm me. Violet already left to Cora’s house, we wanted to make sure there was no chance of Xavier catching her scent.We don’t know if Xavier knows of her existence. We assume that he does, but it doesn’t look like he cared to keep hunting her after he got Uncle Donovan and Aunt Penelope. Was it because he got what he wanted with Aunt Penelope? Or because he didn’t know about Violet?I continue to run along the trails. This is how I’ve been getting rid of all my anxious energy. I hear the branches rustle as I run past them and out of nowhere, Henry appears by my side. I’m lost in a daze though and I don’t say a word as I continue on down the trail. He keeps up with me, he doesn’t say a word as he jogs along side me.At this point, I’m not sure when he appeared and whether or not I should greet him. I continue on until I see the pack house some into view and at that moment Henry grabbed my arm
MagnoliaThe anxious pit in my stomach won’t go away. I lie in my bed staring at the ceiling knowing that soon I’ll need to get up and get ready. The Black Night Pack will be here before we know it and I need to be the best host I can be.Even though I am not the Alpha yet, it’s still my duty because they’re coming here to talk to me. To make some type of alliance with me. Beatrix Black is not her father and I cannot and will not judge her over the heinous acts that her father committed. I breathe out and hear a light knock on the door. I turn towards the door to see my mom peek her head through. She smiles softly at me and asks, “How are you feeling, pumpkin?”I say, “Uneasy, I don’t know what to expect.”She walks in, closing the door behind her and joining me on the bed and says, “You’re not the only one, kid. Your dad is anxious about Xavier being here. We all know the kind of man he is and the things he’s done. It’s hard not to attack when it seems like their guard will be down.
HenryMy family stands a few feet behind the Knights as we watch Alpha Maven, Luna Amelia, and Magnolia. Magnolia looks stunning, like a true leader.We watch as Xavier Black comes out of his car and his eyes immediately survey the area like he’s checking for any immediate threats. His daughter walks up behind him and I don’t know what I was expecting from Beatrix Black, but it’s not what I saw.Her hair is black and is in a high ponytail, she wears a studded head band, her outfit is simple, a black graphic tee with a popular band on the front along with a pair of jeans. She doesn’t look like she cares about impressing anyone and she doesn’t look ready to lead a pack.Her eyes flicker to her father’s back, but he doesn’t introduce himself or her. Her lips part as she breathes out and then she seems to know what she needs to do. She takes a step toward the Alpha’s family and says, “Hi, I am Beatrix Black and I appreciate you welcoming us into your pack and your home over these next cou
VioletThe silence in the air is thick as Cora looks at me. She takes slow breathes as she processes the information of what I said. Finally she says, “You don’t want me to do that, Violet.”“Yes I do!” I exclaim as I take a step towards her and desperation seeps through my voice. I say, “I can’t… I can’t be mated to this man, Cora.”“You don’t know him, Violet, and the moon goddess makes these matches for a reason, surely you believe that.”“This is Phoenix Black, Cora. I can’t do this. You know who his father is, you know what he’s taken from me!”“I do know, Violet, but Phoenix is not Xavier. How can you judge him just based on who his parents are?”“And what’s my alternative?” I argue back, “Be with him, be mated and have kids and carry on the lineage of Xavier Black!”Cora’s eyes squeeze shut and she sits into her chair and she turns her face away from me as she tries to process her conflicted emotions. I kneel in front of her and say, “I believe you have a way out for me that yo
VioletCora left me to my own thoughts after our conversation and before my mind had even processed what my body was doing, I had collected all of my hunting gear and I was walking back toward the Renegade Pack.Selene was quiet through all of this. I know neither one of us knew what to do about Phoenix. She was hurt by his father’s actions too and although, he is not his father, the point still stands. Being with Phoenix means accepting being apart of his family and his family is Xavier.If I killed Xavier before accepting Phoenix would that make things any easier?The trek back to the Renegade Pack seemed to take longer than it did to come home. I think on my way home I had been too lost with my racing thoughts. This time, my thoughts distract me, but the closer I get to the pack the more it feels like there’s lead in my stomach.Before I cross the border I make sure to mask my scent and then I wait. I wait for an opening when the guards wouldn’t notice me walking through.This is
VioletMy heart beats faster as Phoenix turns towards me. I wonder if he can hear how hard my heart is beating. It’s hard to breathe knowing that he’s about to discover me and want to talk.I can’t help but release the breathe I had been holding when I hear a girl yell out, “Phoenix!”He turns around, his back now facing me, as he looks at the girl and she says, “Finally, I caught up with you. You need to come back and get ready. The Knights want us for a formal dinner tonight.”His voice is gruff and sends a shiver down my spine as he responds, “What does that have to do with me?”“You’re apart of our family and the pack. Dad expects you there.”He slowly nods his head as he follows his sister back to the pack house. He’s so stunningly handsome and as arousal and desire stirs within me, so does fear and anxiety. How am I supposed to reject the one that was made for me?And if I don’t reject him… how am I supposed to live with him knowing who his father is?Maybe it’s wrong of me to j
PhoenixDinner is dull and awkward to say the least.It was eerily quiet as everyone felt uncomfortable with my family’s presence, I can’t blame them. My father is an intimidating man. Alpha Maven and Luna Amelia remember the things my dad did to get where he is, I’m sure. I’d be shocked if they didn’t know. I’m not sure what his purpose is with us being here for real, he says it’s so that Beatrix can make an alliance, but I don’t believe him. This pack is awhile away from ours and we have always had peace with them, there’s no reason for him to think that they would attack us.I think this is one of the reasons that he wants Beatrix as a Female Alpha instead of letting me take the position. She hasn’t been trained for this and is following his lead, so he’s able to play puppet master a little longer and remain in control.He set down his fork and says, “Thank you for the meal.”Luna Amelia smiles and says, “Of course, it’s an honor to have you Alpha Black.”He leans back in his chai