Devon's pov“Wow, what a show,” I said as I came out, I was clapping as I approached them.I could see the shock and fear in Isabella's eyes but the guard had no such thing. He got up to his feet quickly, stumbling a bit due to his weak knees. He stood in front of Isabella with fierce eyes, as if protecting her.I felt myself get angry, this bastard. As if fucking Isabella wasn't enough, now, he feels like he is the man, like he is the alpha. I'll teach him a lesson.I approached them with a smile on my face and when I got to the front of the guard, I kicked him hard on his chest. He flew backwards, his back hitting the ground as he landed. I heard Isabella scream and I walked to her.I grabbed her neck and pulled her up, staring into her eyes. This bitch, it was all her fault, things were like this all because of her. After I took her in and cared for her, this is how she repays me?!“You…… I took you in, I left Avery because of you,’ I began. Isabella was weeping and pleading but I
Avery's povI sat down in my bed lost in thought. I had been thinking ever since my conversation with old man Lazarus. I was worried about this training I was supposed to begin with my father.Training that might change me fundamentally, I was scared of the prospect that I might become someone else, someone who the present me would hate.There was a part of me that wasn't totally against it though, I mean, the training was supposed to grant me strength and I have wanted straight for a long time now.Strength meant that I wouldn't be pushed around, it meant that all of my previous experiences would never have to repeat themselves. Strength meant freedom and safety.But do I need it? I already have safety and the freedom I seek here at my father's pack, what more could I want? Why would I want strength? I was confused between these two decisions, I didn't want to end up doing something I'd regret for the rest of my life.I stood up and sighed, I looked around the room. I was in a differ
Avery's povI stood in front of the mirror and I stared at my reflection, I looked stunning. My chestnut hair flowed in thick locks down to my back, my eyes were glowing and I looked more healthy than I was.I guess it was true that peace and wealth really did change a person. I was at peace and I had no reason to worry, I had all I could ever ask for and more.Tonight was the night of the welcome party and my father had invited a lot of neighboring packs. I was a bit nervous, today would most likely be the turning point in my life.I was going to meet a lot of people today and probably make a few connections, I had to look my best and that's why I had spent three hours picking this outfit.It was a long black gown with flowers on it. It was tight fitting and it had a long slit on the left side of it. I looked at my reflection, I was also wearing a pair of golden earrings, a golden necklace and multiple golden bracelets on both hands.I didn't apply any make-up, I decided to be natura
Avery's pov My mother and I walked through the forest, heading in an unknown direction. Well, it was unknown to me but my mother seemed to be very familiar with this place.We walked in silence but it was not awkward or anything, it was a little bit weird though because I was nervous. It had been five days since the welcome party and the announcement of the coronation and today was supposed to be the day I began my awakening process.I looked up at the sky, tonight was the night of the full moon and I could feel its rays surrounding me and blessing me. The connection I had with my inner wolf was stronger than usual and I could feel it clearly.My mother had told me that the awakening process would take place on the night of the full moon and that I should prepare myself. I had done nothing, I didn't even know what to prepare for or how to prepare.When the night finally arrived, I had worn one of the best dresses in the closet but my mother just laughed. She asked me to change into a
Lucien's POVSix months laterI stood on the balcony, gazing out into the sky. I have been doing this a lot lately. It had been six months since Avery's welcome party and the announcement of coronation.I've been uneasy since then. Would Avery still want to accept me as her mate after she forgives me if she already has such a large pack backing her? I couldn't leave my father's pack and she obviously couldn't leave hers also.I was torn, I didn't know what to do and even Esme was at a loss of ideas. I had tried multiple times to get in touch with her since that night but I couldn't.I had gone to the welcome party that night and except for when Avery had arrived, I hadn't gotten a chance to look at her again. Unfortunately for me, I just so happened to be seated fat away from her.I could have just used my abilities but in a gathering like that, using my wolf abilities would be noticed by stronger alphas and it would be deemed rude. I didn't want to offend her parents.I watched as sh
Avery's pov Where am I? Where is this?I looked around, everywhere was dark and I couldn't see anything. I was terrified and alone. I was supposed to do something but I couldn't remember.I had this nagging feeling at the back of my mind telling me that I had forgotten something important but I couldn't place my finger around it. I was lost and confused so I just sat there in the darkness curled up like a ball.I felt safe and at peace but for some reason, I was scared of that peace, I was slowly sinking deeper into it and it made me want to leave everything behind.Suddenly, I heard a voice. It was a bit familiar and it made my body twitch.“Avery?” The voice had said in a questioning way. Who was Avery and why could I hear this voice? Who was the owner of this voice?Suddenly I felt a strong suction pull at me and before I knew it, I had arrived at what looked like a cell. In the cell were two young ladies, one was slapping and insulting the other.The oppressing lady held the othe
Avery's pov Avery….. AveryI heard a voice calling out my name and I opened my eyes, this time, I was in a white space. I looked around, behind me was a black statue of ice and I knew that that was me. But how was I able to open my eyes?When I looked closer, I realized that presently, I didn't even have a body. It was like my consciousness was aware of the surroundings and nothing more.“Avery..” I heard the voice call out again. It was gentle and ethereal and it made me momentarily forget that I was freezing to death or maybe I had already frozen to death.I looked in front of me and I saw a dazzling beauty the likes of which I'd never seen. She had long white hair that cascaded down her back like a waterfall of snow and deep red eyes that glittered like the purest of rubies.Her skin was milky and soft and her figure was wonderful. Even as a girl I couldn't help but marvel at her beauty. Even though I couldn't see any other features of her face except her eyes, I could tell that s
Avery's pov “I'm very sorry for how I treated you.”The moment I heard those words, it felt like an invisible weight that had been pressing down on me had been lifted a bit.Even while I was here in the forest, I could still feel the black ice slowly freezing me and penetrating deeper into my bones but now, I felt like a bit of it had stopped.I knew what this feeling was, it was forgiveness. I had loathed and hated a lot of people that had caused me misery but did I really hate them? I wasn't a malicious person by nature, I was surprised that I had this much malice within me.But now I knew that deep down, all I really wanted was an apology of any form. It didn't have to be direct, it didn't have to be the words “I'm sorry” but it had to make me know, make me feel relieved and safe. It had to assure me that what had happened would never repeat itself.But most of all, I realized that the person I most hated was myself. For a long time I had slowly begun to hate myself, I hated the f