I woke up to my muscles aching even more than I thought they could and rising from the bed proved challenging, but my hunger fueled my determination. After I was all freshened, I stepped out of my room, greeted by the enticing scent of chicken wafting through the air. Having Lucia around was truly an underrated blessing.I breathed it in the scent like it was fresh air and my stomach grumbled loudly. Devyn was somwhere in the house — I could feel his presence, and I felt my heart flutter at the thought of him.I hadn’t seen him since I was kidnapped, and as absurd as it sounded, I missed his presence.Pushing back the thoughts of him at the back my mind, I set forth on my mission to get some food in my stomach. As I made my way downstairs, the familiar voices of Wilona and Liam could be heard as they were discussing. Their conversation sounded heated, piquing my curiosity and I suddenly got the urge to eavesdrop. I tiptoed down the stairs, their voices getting clearer the closer I
Since my encounter with Devyn, I hadn’t left my room or even tried to eat anything. Lucia had repeatedly knocked on door, pleading with me to eat, but I ignored her. I had expected Devyn to show up at some point, but he never did. I was relieved, although I couldn’t help but feel a twinge of disappointment each time Lucia’s knock didn’t turn out to be his. Wilona and Liam hadn't come to visit either, and that was for the best because I was still mad at them and wouldn’t be able to control my words.I felt defenseless and the reality that I couldn't do anything weighed heavy on me. Running away would be pointless, as I’d still get caught, or worse, kidnapped or killed by potential enemies.I was starting to think the lather was the better option.I hadn't had any dreams or visions of any sort, leaving me alone with nothing but my thoughts and an overwhelming sense of loneliness and emptiness. As morning arrived, the sun’s rays began to seep into the room. Annoyed, I left my bed and
DEVYN’S POVThe wedding was planned to take place tonight, set against the moonlit Park beneath the full moon. Members of the pack who were deemed to attend were free to, and those who didn't were allowed to make a choice. It wasn't just a wedding, it was also a ceremony to appoint Gina as the Luna of the park. It wasn't something a lot of people would agree on due to her being part-human, but she was also the sacred wolf, and that was enough reason.Since the day she barged unexpectedly into my room, our paths hadn't crossed again. She had seen my scars that day, a reminder of my painful past. The scars were a permanent testament to my actions. It was a burden I would carry with me for the rest of my life, a reminder of my sins.She had seen my vulnerable side, the side of me that made me human, and I hated that she did. The concern etched on her face when she saw the scars had triggered an unexpected response from my wolf, urging it to cower and hide. The last thing I wanted anyon
GINA’S POVI focused on steadying my breath as I stood in front of the mirror, surrounded by unfamiliar women. I wore a long, tight-bodiced white dress that flowed gracefully to the ground. It didn't quite look like a wedding dress, but it served the part.A young woman adorned my hair with a crown of white flowers, as my hair flowed down to my waist. As I looked in the mirror, the reflection of the bride stared back at me. Her amber eyes held an unspoken sadness, yet the woman in front of me exuded undeniable strength. I braced myself for what was to come, then maybe after all this, my life would be back to normal.The elderly woman recited the vows I was going to say. I echoed her words, careful not to falter. It wasn’t just a wedding, it was a ceremony to make me the Luna of the werewolf pack. Praya had explained that to me. Everything about this was strange and hard to comprehend.The door creaked open, and relief washed over me at the sight of Praya. We have become closer ever
Gina lay on my king sized bed, her petite frame barely filling half of the space. Her dishelved hair covered her face, her lips parted, and eyelids fluttering. I had carefully helped her out of her dress, leaving only her thong. Her chest rose as she breathed lightly, looking like an angel as she slept.I had tried covering her naked body with the duvet, but she kept shifting in her sleep, unintentionally exposing her body. She looked so fragile that I almost felt bad for her. Guilt lingered within me as I remembered biting her to hard, drawing blood in the process. I couldnt forget the betrayed look in her eyes; realizing that she would never trust me.I didn’t need her to anyways.The necklace Diana had given me rested in my hand. I had successfully infused her blood in it, all that was left was to place the necklace around her neck. Moving quietly to avoid waking her, I neared her, savoring the gentle warmth of her breath on my face. I got distracted as I admired her. Her features
GINA’S POV I was stronger. I could feel it in my blood, pumping through me with every passing heartbeat. And to think this happened after the marriage. I couldn't help but wonder if the new strength came from Devyn’s bite. Mates share emotions, strengths, and even weaknesses. Ironically, As our bond grew stronger, tolerating him became increasingly difficult. I recalled the punch I gave him the other night and a smirk began to creep on my face.He deserved it. And so much more. “You seem happy this morning,” Praya interrupted, snapping me out of my thoughts. “I actually feel happier; I don’t know why.” She settled beside me on the bench, “Well, you’re our Luna now, the mother of our pack. Our happiness pars with yours.” I gaped at her, a shocked expression on her face, “That sounds fascinating and terrifying at the same time, being considered as the mother of werewolves,” a chill ran through me, making me shudder. “You’ll get to used to it, don’t worry.” Liam appeared, his t
I dipped my head into the water, enjoying the gentle embrace of its warmth as it delicately caressed my skin. The sensation worked its way through me, untangling the knots of tension in my muscles from the training. When I came back to the surface, I released a deep breath that relieved my stress. With my hair clinging to my face , I pulled the strands away from my vision.My gaze fell on Praya swimming through the water at the opposite side, her vibrant red hair cascading around her. This was therapy.I recalled what her siblings had said to her about shifting and I was curious to know what they meant by that.As she swam back and leaned her arms on the lakefront, I asked.“I overheard Jessica mentioning something about not being able to shift. What did she mean?”She looked at me with drooped eyelids, and a shadow darkened her expression. “I cant shift. I haven’t been able to transform into my wolf.”I couldn't understand what it meant but it sounded like a big deal.“Is there a sp
In an empty meadow, the ground beneath me covered in grass, I found myself surrounded by emptiness. The only noticeable thing was a large tree at the center, standing alone in the meadow. In the sky above, there was no moon or sun in sight, yet, the sky was as clear as day.An unsettling chill cut through the air, causing my body to shudder. Amidst the wind, there was a faint whisper that lingered in the air around me. At first, I thought I had imagined it, but then the voice came again, grazing my ear and whispering a single word;Come.I couldn't place the gender of the voice but it still delivered the message. When the whisper echoed through the air once more, the wind seemed to carry those words till it landed on the tree.Drawn by the voice’s invitation, I focused on the tree, taking in its great appearance. It had to be the largest tree I had ever seen, with its thick bark and branches that seemed to extend farther the more I looked at it. Its green vines swayed from its limbs,