Bonnie
I sit outside my dad's office listening to the voices from inside, as clear as if they were next to me. He knows I'm here. He also knows I can hear everything being said due to our heightened senses.Our senses would be sharper if it was not for the wolfsbane I take everyday. The whole village has to take a low dosage of it for our protection - for Diana's protection. The wolfsbane dose is so small it doesn't stop us from shifting, that would endanger us if we were ever attacked or found out about. It does however mask our scent from pack wolves and rogues passing the area.We live as closed off as we can, hiding in plain sight in human territory. A pack pretending to be humans living in an idyllic village. It's been this way for hundreds of years. Never mixing with other wolves and humans unless absolutely necessary. No other packs even know we exist except for the elders - The Ecclesia. A bunch of old as dirt fuckers with sticks up their asses. They come once every five years to snoop around.Thankfully it's a clear twenty mile radius around the village, so we have space to shift and run. We have motion sensor cameras near the borders in case any unsuspecting humans pass through, as well as daily patrols to do visual checks.To anyone else it appears to be a normal human village. We have schools, restaurants, parks, quaint little pubs, tearooms and shops.All the pups in the village are kept in the dark until just before their sixteenth birthday, when they start to feel the change.It's not the ideal way to suddenly tell some poor kid "hey! You're about to break every bone in your body and grow a fucking tail .... Surprise!"I remember when I was first was told. I totally freaked out and thought my parents were part of a cult. Convinced they were insane.... It took nearly twelve hours for me to complete my first shift. I don't think I really believed it until it finally happened.My birthday comes three months before Diana's so I found out before her and it was so hard to not tell her, but Alpha Hector ordered me and as much as I wanted, you can't disobey an alpha command. I was so excited for her birthday so we could finally shift together. I had begged her father - the alpha, to let me be there when he told her. I didn't want her to go through it without my support.At one point during my shift I'd begged them to get Diana for me. But I now understand how irresponsible it would be for pups to know about us before they need to and it's a rule we live by.But then the shit hit the fan!My father is the pack beta so has had to step up to stop the pack from falling apart, until Diana can take her rightful place. He tries to hide it but I can see how worried he is about Diana. She is the only heir and even rarer she is a female alpha. Firstborn children of alphas are ALWAYS male.My father is terrified of her being discovered after he swore to her father he would protect her. I know he feels responsible for her, so he made the decision not to tell Diana and started her on wolfsbane to stop her from changing for as long as possible.Over the last six years my father has had to regularly increase her wolfsbane dosage to block her scent and from shifting. But it only seems to work for so long before she needs more.... Any other wolf would be dead now if they had that much wolfsbane in their system FACT!I pretend to be singing and not notice when the office door opens."Thank GOD.... I thought I was gonna die of starvation... Or boredom! I mean seriously, I know you need this therapy shit but as my best friend you are really slacking"Diana smirks at me, I can tell she wants to laugh her ass off and I can almost see her forming her own sarcastic reply."Bonnie" my dad says.... He's always tiptoeing round her like a time bomb waiting to go off instead of treating her like the wolf I know she is - can be - will be! She's going to be our Alpha for god's sake."Lighten up dad"I don't even wanna hear his response so I skip over to Diana and grab her arm dragging her out before he can even open his mouth."BYE BYE PAPA" I yell in one my many annoying as shit voices, knowing he hates it ha!"Why are you in such a good mood?" Diana says eyeing me... Damn, she knows I'm up to something!I decide to try and hide my nerves at what I'm about to suggest, I'll go with the deep heavy accent "because....we are going on a little girls trip" ....nailed it.... I hope!"WHAT?!...WHEN.... I can't, I mean.... Bonnie you know I can't leave my mom"ah crap... Maybe I didn't nail it, dammit.Deflect deflect deflectOk, cue sweet innocent voice"Relax, it's just two days. We drive there...have a few drinks, enjoy the spa, have a few more drinks... Maybe a little dancing and definitely a few more drinks.... Stumble back to the lodge.... Pass out and then drive home. And no offense but your mom hasn't uttered a word or even looked at you in months, she won't even notice.... Besides I've already booked and paid for everything NON REFUNDABLE..... Oh come oooooon.... Pleeeeeeease"Ok, now I'm just blatantly begging!"Wow..... not that I don't love your brutal honesty Bonnie, but you know I don't sleep well as it is... What if I sleepwalk?!""That's fine, just bring your handcuffs. I'm sure when you're drunk and passed out, you will sleep like a baby.... And I can easily handcuff you to something anyway"I watch as she tries to think of an excuse to say no"I don't know........"Cue saddest looking face I can muster"Ok then" she sighs"EEEEEK....YES....This is going to be fucking EPIC.... Omg we need to start packing""Packing?..... Bonnie it's one night! Wait, when are we going again?"Mission accomplished! I think to myself.***************Me and Diana ate our bodyweight in pizza and lay either end of the sofa. "Urgh" I groan as I unbutton my jeans. I swipe the TV remote before she has the chance and grin victoriously.I pick the scariest film I can find and can't stop laughing all the way through - not at the film but at Diana who was horrified and hiding behind a cushion.I was laughing so hard I nearly piss myself at one point.With a full belly, a happy heart and pissy knickers, I relax...I don't remember falling asleep.....I woke up to the TV on static and fumble around for the remote. A noise from the kitchen makes me jump so much, I half shift and my canines and claws spring out. I look to where Diana was... "Shit shit shit shit"I run to the kitchen to see Diana a few feet away from the back door. Her one hand grasping into the air and turning an imaginary handle. She repeats this a few more times while I quietly walk closer until I'm at her side.I look at her face.Her eyes are wide open and fixed straight infront of her. She keeps trying the imaginary handle and for a moment I'm so engrossed watching I almost don't see as she takes a small step forward.Closer to the door.Closer to the real handleI spring into action running up the stairs to Diana's room. I burst through the door and run over to her bedside table praying her handcuffs are there."Yes!" I shriek waving them slightly in the air and turn racing back down the stairs.Diana is still at the door as I skid round the corner into the kitchen. She inches closer and I can see the real fucking handle is nearly within her grasp! I quickly click the handcuff onto my wrist.I sneak over to her and half crouching I gently catch her 'non imaginary handle hand'I about to snap the handcuff onto her wrist when I hear itgrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrA growl so low and full of power I instinctively cower and I feel my wolf whimper in recognition as her alpha.I look up to see Diana's head has swivelled to the side like the fucking exorcist and turned down, looking directly at me!Her eyes solid black and boring into me like daggers."Hiii there... Diana" I whisper nervously"I'm just gonna pop your handcuff on, iiits ok... It's just me.... There we go" I sound like I'm talking to a fucking baby for god's sake!Did I say I was SHITTING myself!Just as I go to click it on Diana roars at me. Not a growl a fucking roar! And I can see her canines have elongated in her mouth!"DIANA ITS ME, ITS ME, IT'S BONNIE" I shout desperately. She rips her arm away and pushes me hard, launching me like a ragdoll to the other side of the kitchen.I scramble back to my feet and prepare to be attacked - by my best fucking friend!Instead she turns back to the door and resumes trying to grab the handle. I sneak up to her as quietly as I can, zoning in on her ankle this time. Crouching down, I fully extend the handcuff bar praying it snaps on like it does on those cop shows.I hesitate, talking myself out of trying again, telling myself she won't even open the door but before I can stall anymore, I hear the metal of the handle twist in her hand.I lunge forward snapping the handcuff into place. YES! Diana swivels her head to me again and as I go to stand I get yanked back down by my wrist cuffed to her ankle."FUCKING HELL DIANA WAKE UP!"She stares at me with her black eyes, her arms hanging by her side. I can see the shadow of black hair under her skin poking through and her finger nails elongating into claws."DIANA ITS ME, WAKE UP!"it doesn't matter how loud I scream or shout she can't hear me.She reaches down with her clawed hand and grabs me round the throat squeezing hard enough to draw blood."Di....an.....a" I choke out grabbing her hand with my free one. She glares vacantly into my eyes for a long moment and then swivels her head back to the door like it's the only thing that matters, releasing my neck.She slowly raises her cuffed ankle and steps towards the door dragging me along like a piece of string. I scan around me frantically looking for anything I can use. I spot a glass and with my free hand try to reach it but can't quite grasp it..... I pull as hard as I can on Diana's ankle but she's like a stone wall, unmoving from her stance.Holding my free hand on the worktop to steady myself, I lift up my leg and sweep it across the worktop sliding the glass closer to the edge. I grab the glass, now within reach and chuck the contents in Diana's face.Diana blinks hard a few times, her eyes going back to her normal blue colour. Slowly she focuses on me in a sweaty mess from having to contort myself like a fucking pretzel."Bonnie.... What are you doing? And why am I covered in...... lemonade?"We both burst out laughing, I'm laughing out of sheer relief. I was nearly squished like play doh in her bloody hand. I flop on the floor.Thankfully it's dark in the kitchen and my throat heals over within a minute. Quickly I wipe the faint traces of blood onto my jumper sleeve.********************I wait until I hear Diana get into the shower. Then lie on the bed and reach out to my dad..."Dad""Bonnie? Are you ok?""Hi dad.... I'm fine" I sigh"What's happened?.....is it Diana?""Yeah....about that" I say slowly "We may have a little problemo"My dad's silent for a few seconds..... "Was there another incident?""Yes!.... Its getting worse. Dad, she part shifted while she was sleep walking and she's strong dad....like unbelievably strong....she fucking roared at me!......I don't think the wolfsbane is working at all anymore. We can't put this off any longer""Fuck!" I hear him say "Did she agree to leave with you tomorrow?""Yes""Good. I don't want to take the risk of the elders smelling her when they arrive. I'm not willing to take that chance""Can't you give her a stronger dose?""No, the dose she's on is more than enough for five wolves atleast. Just make sure you get her out of here as soon as she wakes up. I don't want to risk anything by her being here by the time they arrive""Ok.... Dad.....why is she so strong?....she hasn't even shifted yet?""Honestly... I'm not sure. Hector didn't tell me everything. I suppose he thought he would do it. All I know is that even the Ecclesia don't know of her existence and I swore to Hector to keep it that way"I hear Diana turn the water off and get out of the shower."Dad I've gotta go"I still, listening..... I wait until I hear Diana clinking the handcuffs against the bed before I relax.I don't know why Hector kept Diana a secret but I do know there must be a good reason.And I would do whatever it took to keep her safe from whatever it was Hector was hiding her from.DianaMy eyes flutter open and I squint slightly from the rays of sun coming through the window. I lift my head and scan the room to see if my bed is still in its place - it is thankfully. My free hand goes to my necklace which holds a key and I reach across unlocking the handcuffs. I swing my legs out of bed and look over at my packed suitcase sitting in the corner. Maybe I can get out of going? I could fake an illness? I muse to myself. My bedroom door swings open and crashes against the wall. Bonnie struts in "Morning bitch! Are you ready to partay?" "Bonnie, I've just opened my eyes! And I need to do the plants and see my mom before we go" I say wearily feeling like I hadn't slept."I'll make you a deal... You get washed and dressed and I'll do the plants, then we can pop to see your mom as we leave...deal?""Okay.... I don't know what the rush is though, it's like 6am!""Just do it, c'mon chop chop.... Moooove bitch" she says as she claps her hands at me"Bloody hell your so
DianaWe drove for miles away from our secluded village in the south of England. Passing through towns and cities and finally out into the countryside again, towards what Bonnie called 'Drinksville'."Did we really need to go so far?.... Surely there was a closer spa we could have gone to?" I say trying to stretch my cramped legs. For nearly five hours we had been driving and my stomach rumbled. "We're almost here! And no, this spa is the shit!" We drive down into a valley, steeped with huge trees and numerous wooden lodges dotted about. It was beautiful. "We're here!" Bonnie squeals excitedly."Where is here exactly?" I say looking around."The Lake District a.k.a drinksville" Bonnie replies. "Come on, let's go get checked in" I get out of the car slowly, my bones aching from the long drive. We head towards the huge wooden and stone building, following the signs for 'reception'.Bonnie walks to the desk to check us in and I look around me, feet still planted in the same spot. Th
BrynorWe arrived at Hector's beloved pack a little before noon. We drove straight into the village in our blacked out limousine. Every other pack border in the country was heavily guarded and more often than not gated off from the outside human world.Pack scents are easily identifiable, warning rogues or other pack wolves of the territory they enter, but not Hector's. He had been so arrogant and self righteous in his way of living, that anyone could wander in and out and never know they had stumbled quite literally into the wolfs den. I step out of the car and smell deeply with my nose. The faint trace of something familiar catches my attention and I remove my sunglasses inhaling further. "Brynor?" I turn to see my two companions exiting the car. Ivan and Gregor. All three of us are dressed in expensive suits. To the innocent bystander, we look like business men in our forties but at over six hundred years old, we are dangerous. Unlike measly humans who grow frail. Us older, mo
DianaWe walk up the steps of the main lodge - yes the ones that Bonnie so gracefully descended earlier! "Are you ok?" I ask smirking."No! .... I think I have PTSD... Don't let me walk me down these steps alone later!" She pouts."Well don't bloody drink so much and you will be fine!" I retort."Baby did I not tell you ....."I know what she's going to say and in unison we say together "This is drinksville" We burst out laughing as we walk inside.The warmth from the open fire meets my bare skin and I inhale instinctively hoping to smell him.We make our way over to the bar. I look round the room. It's bustling with people all chatting and laughing with drinks in hand. A live band has set up in one area close to the dance floor sending a slow sultry jazz type music around the space. Me and Bonnie sit at the bar waiting for our drinks. The main door opens and he walks in with the same male he was with earlier. He's younger than Hunter but not by much. He has the same chocolate br
HunterWe drive from the packhouse land towards the guest lodges - The business that me and my younger brother Orion started a few years ago. My father was against it initially and it was hard to get him to change with the times.Thankfully its proven successful and brings in a large amount of much needed cash for our pack - my pack in the future if I ever find my mate.At twenty eight I had given up hope. I'd attended all the mating gatherings from age sixteen, visited other packs with my father - I'd never found her. I couldn't take the place of alpha without my mate. Honestly, the business has been a welcome distraction from the gut wrenching reality of being nearly thirty with no mate. Our lands are large enough that we have more than enough space to set up a luxury spa retreat and still keep the pack at a safe distance. I walk into the main building but Friday is always our busiest day since we host a band and it brings in the most money. I spend my days checking the business
DianaI open my eyes and take in the dim room, only illuminated by a floor lamp in the corner. It takes me a second to realise I'm in the lodge. My mind wanders back. I can still feel the heat and the taste of his kiss. I bolt upright as I remember the panic attack. An arm grabs me and I gasp, whipping my head to the side. Hunter laying on on the bed beside me. I know its him, the second he touches me. It wasn't just a faint tingle I felt like before, it was like static electricity zapping me. I pull my wrist away rubbing it slightly from the small shock. "You stayed with me?" I say feeling slightly stunned and embarrassed. Hunter smiles at me "I will never leave you Diana...... I took your shoes off" he says nodding towards my feet. I suddenly remember I'm wearing no underwear and feel my cheeks redden at the revealing dress I'm wearing. "How do you do that? I whisper."This?" He replies entwining his fingers through mine.My hand radiates with tingles and small sparks and I s
Diana"Hi" Hunter says smiling at me sleepily. "Hi back" I say and I blush thinking about last night. We lie there just looking at each other our hands interlocked. "I need to talk to you about something" Hunter says nervously. "Oh..... Is it bad?" I ask sensing how worried he is suddenly. His sudden change has me worried too! "No.... It can wait" he says kissing my hand. "Let's enjoy breakfast first" He kisses my forehead and wraps me in his arms. it's so peaceful. You can hear a pin drop. Until..... one word. Bonnie.The door crashes open."In what fucking alternate reality did I wake up in?" She says walking into my room. "Good morning Bonnie" Hunter replies smiling. Actually smiling!I giggle as Bonnie glares at us."Did you have sex?" She hisses.I burst out laughing not answering her. "Bonnie can you open the front door for Orion please?" Hunter asks.Bonnie stomps out the room. "How did you know he was here?" I ask confused. He hadn't looked at his phone."The orgy is
BonnieI couldn't fucking believe it!Like how the fuck did I pick the one place on the planet that Diana's fucking mate would be!! It's not that I didn't want her to find him, it's just the timing couldn't have been worse. For starters, she didn't have a bloody clue what she was or what he was. I was shitting myself the whole time thinking he was going to tell her and I think he planned to until she told him about her mom! When I walked in this morning I thought he'd marked her. I swear to the moon, if he had, I would have killed Orion for that little stunt he pulled - drugging me! I will get him back for that, little rat! Diana was absolutely smitten with Hunter the second he tried to shake her hand but fuck me, if he hadn't of touched her we wouldn't be in this shit right now! Diana - who's currently lying unconscious in the passenger seat besides me while I drive like a fucking lunatic trying to get back home. Thankfully I was prepared, although I didn't think I'd actually