Cecily's P.O.VI take a cold shower, trying to calm all my nerves. I killed someone. I killed two men. Red Blood men but they were still humans.I let my wolf get the best of me. His words were like stabs to the heart; no one talks about killing my family.But that's not what angers me. What angers me is Austin. That jerk just doesn't know when to stop! He doesn't care about me, what's the point in me even trying to get him to? I could leave and go back to Silverstone, I'm sure they'd happily take me back. No one here would miss me, right? I mean, I'd miss Alice and Clive, Clyde and Trish, even the twenty omegas I've befriended. I might even miss the guards I pass every morning and night.Suddenly leaving just got harder.No, I don't belong here. Austin made that plenty clear. I have to put my own emotions aside and do what would make everyone happy. Austin won't care whether I'm here or at Silverstone. If I stay here, I'd have to live with him being a dick but if I leave he'll be win
He's not here in morning when I wake. I'm not surprised though. How could I have let him sleep with me in my bed? That's letting him get what he wants! That's the last time I'm letting my guard down while my wolf is restless. She'll do anything to get Austin. But I remember the way he quickly did it after I threatened to literally kick him out. Maybe Clive was right; Austin might be whipped when I'm through with him. Now that makes me feel better.I go down the stairs to the kitchen, feeling the best I have since I got here. I know it has something to do with the fact that Austin was with me for the night, refreshing my wolf and me. My jog is easier, my wolf urging me to go faster. I see Alice and Trish in the kitchen as I step in and the omega, Mary, serving them breakfast."Morning" I call to them and the two Blacks give me warm smiles. "Hi Mary, breakfast smells great" I squeeze the omega's arm as she passes me a plate. She beams at the compliment, before turning to leave the kitch
"What's on the menu for dinner?" Alice asks, dropping next to me. It's the first night of winter; the night when the King introduces me to the rest of Black Shadow. We're currently in the pack house, everyone under one roof. They say it's a way to keep the pack together during the snow storms and the bitter cold that's bound to come our way. In some packs, the pack moves into the Alpha's house but it seems that the King and Queen have decided to do things a little differently."We used to do it the other way around but when the pack had a population over three hundred, we had to do something else" Trish explained as we moved to the pack house, taking a small bag over to the pack house with me. I didn't expect to spend too long but I'm beginning to realise that I might be here a while."Think of it as a massive sleepover. A two month long sleepover" Alice said, skipping next to me. "Our house is locked up, power switched off and everyone bunkers in here" we've been here for two nights
The noise should be unbearable but it's surprisingly quite for four hundred people. Alice leads me to the table at the very top, directly opposite the doors and on the farthest side of the room. It's circular so large enough for up to twelve people. The others are around the same size.All of the men are wearing shirts and dark trousers, looking smart casual. The girls are all wearing dresses some short some long. As we make our way to the top table, I catch people whispering and glancing at me. I've never felt so self-conscious in my whole life. Do I look horrible in this dress? I feel suddenly ridiculous, my cheeks filling with colour. Who made me do this in the first place?Austin and his friends, who I've learned to call Rick and Ryan, are standing there, chatting away. When Austin catches sight of me, he stops talking. And he stares. Blood fills my cheeks and Alice hip bumps me as we stand up to them."Hey, guys" Alice says cheerfully. Austin is wearing a white shirt, which is op
When Clyde said he was having a celebration he wasn't kidding. After dinner is served some of the pack members set up a sound system and the music is so loud, I can barely hear myself think. Alice drags me to the dance floor where we dance for Goddess knows how long.We spin each other around some crazy form of waltzing and even do a bit of salsa. We get major applaud for that one. It seems that fighting makes dancing a little easier. The music somehow makes my body do stuff on its own. My hips sway side to side, rolling forward occasionally. It's the most fun I've had a in a long time. Alice spins me around, making me bash into someone's chest. Arms cross over my front, steadying me while I still feel my insides spin. "Maybe you should take a break" Austin says in my ear as I giggle. I've not had anything to drink and even if I did, alcohol doesn't affect werewolves but I still feel like my body is pumped with energy. I lean back against him, letting the tingles run through me. My wo
Austin takes me out on a run. I've not let my wolf out in a long time so I feel like she deserves a stretch."We'll go along the front and then go in a circle around the side" he explains, leading me into the forest. After breakfast, I locked myself in the bathroom of Austin's room to get changed. I put on a loose shirt and high waist jeans. I put ankle boots on and I blush at the way Austin looks at me when he thinks I can't see him. We strip behind separate trees, much to Austin's disappointment.It's amazing how his outer shell that he used to have is gone, replaced by someone who smiles and actually has a twinkle to his eye. He used to want to stay away from me as much as possible but now all he wants to do is mark me and mate with me.Of course, my wolf wants to as well but I don't feel ready yet. I don't feel ready to be marked as someone else's property, even if it is Austin. I don't want to lose my innocence until me and my wolf both feel ready. I know that if it comes to it,
After talking with my dad, I feel a lot happier. I walk with a little bounce, I always feel like my face holds a smile and I even go to bed humming softly under my breath.But there's one thing that worries me. Red Blood are attacking them frequently. I don't know how much longer they'll last. I lie on my side, staring at the wall. I've been in bed alone for at least an hour, Austin saying that he needs to run around the perimeter to check the guards. When he finally comes in, he climbs in behind me without even having to turn the lights on. I hear his belt buckle jingle as he undoes it. He brings with him the smell of fresh air.When he huddles close to my back, I know he can sense that I'm awake."Why aren't you sleeping yet?" he whispers, his lips right next to my ear. "Is your wolf still worrying about her annoying mate?" it brings a quick smile to my face but it vanishes quickly."Not just that. I'm scared for Silverstone. Dad's not himself; I think being without a mate has final
"Did you seriously just call me 'Princess'?" I decide to ask instead. I feel him chuckle. I try to get out of Austin's grip but he isn't having any of it. He is half way up the stairs when I do the only thing I can think of. "Clyde! Your son's threatening to torture me!" I call out in a childish voice. Austin freezes on the steps as Clyde steps out of his office, followed by Clive and David. The three of them stand at the base of the steps, smiles plastered to their faces."Austin, put her down" Clyde says calmly and Austin does as he's told. He slowly puts me on the ground but keeps me pressed against him. I try to get away from him but he growls playfully and presses me into his side. "What's going on?""I insulted his sex appeal" I answer proudly and Clive begins to cough while trying not to laugh."In that case, we're not getting involved" David laughs when Austin grins. I gape and cry out when I am thrown over his shoulder again. Austin grips me tightly around the waist, giving t