"You are just a stranger here. A nobody! Stop acting like you belong here! " "I know this isn't my place. All I want is an answer to my question. I want to know why I'm here." ****** Bullied by her pack for being wolfless, Elara struggles to fit right in with all. Her stepfather drugs and sells her off to a Beta from a faraway city, as a breeder, bringing her face to face with Alpha Rayel, who discovers Elara is his mate, despite having a Luna. Due to his love for his Luna, he rages at poor Elara but gives in on the night of their mating. Elara thinks all will change between them but her hopes are crushed by Rayel's intense torment, causing nothing but pain to her heart. And to make matters worse, Elara discovers she's pregnant, after an encounter with a Lycan in her dream. Her fear of Rayel killing her if he learns of it drove Elara to the point of escaping and faking her own death. Will Rayel believe she's indeed gone forever? How far can Elara run?
Lihat lebih banyak~ Rayel’s POVA triumphant smirk played on my lips as Daciana's eyes welled with tears. My cruel intentions had worked; her face twisted in a mixture of hurt and betrayal, exactly as I had planned. With a surge of adrenaline, I yanked her off the bed, the room tilting with the sudden movement.Then I mounted her. My hands clenched around her shoulders, the fabric straining under my grip. I could see the frantic hope flicker in her eyes, a silent plea I ignored. Just as my fingers grazed the zipper of her dress, a wave of nausea washed over me.The image of Elara flooded my mind and my grip faltered, the strength draining from my hands. Daciana, swift as a startled cat, twisted free and scrambled back, clutching the rumpled sheets around her.I watched as she pushed me off her and rose from the bed, her movements stiff and formal. Without a single glance in my direction, She bolted for the door, leaving it swinging wide open. I slumped back on the bed, a cruel smile plastered on my fac
~ Rayel’s POV I was so furious when I saw Daciana on my bed. Blood pounded in my ears as I saw what she was putting on. When I asked her what she was doing in my room, her reaction was like a splash of cold water on a bonfire, it only made the flames of my anger burn hotter. She flinched, then dropped right to the ground, begging for forgiveness. She swore she never meant to come to my room , that she was just doing what Hazel told her to do.I locked eyes with her, a heavy silence pressing down. Fury simmered in my gut, but something stopped me from unleashing it all at once. With a growl, I barked an order for her to stay put and stormed towards the bathroom. Slamming the door, I took a deep breath, trying to clear your head.The cold tile felt good against my hot skin as I splashed water on your face. While the cold spray calmed my burning anger, a dark thought wormed its way into my mind. Memories of how I treated Elara surfaced, a twisted plan forming. I imagined pushing Dacia
~ Rayel’s POVCurled up on my bed, memories of Elara flooded back. The ache of missing her was sharp. Seeing Daciana, who looked so much like Elara, ripped the scab right off my heart.Meanwhile, I knew Hazel must be fuming. I stormed out when I was trying to apologize, acting like a jerk. I need to find a way to stop these constant fights. But everything she does just reminds me of Elara, making it impossible.My frustration mounted as I marched back and forth in my room. How could I move on from Elara and stop these fights with Hazel? It felt impossible. Elara was like a permanent fixture in my head. Dejected, I slumped back onto the bed.Suddenly, the door burst open and Hazel barged in, her face stormy. "What was that about?!" she shouted, voice tight with anger. "You stomped out in the middle of apology, then practically embarrassed me in the presence of Daciana?!”Hazel exploded again. "What the heck is your problem, Rayel?!" she shrieked. "Why can't you just accept Daciana a
~ Elara’s POV "Remember that whole fight with Ashley's guard? Did I, uh, look like some kind of scary beast out there? Did I perhaps freak you out a bit?"Rufus's question hit me like a ton of bricks. Here was the guy who single-handedly took down Ashley's goons, looking at me with this worried frown, like he was the one who needed saving. It didn't make any sense. Sure, when I first saw him unleashing all that power, it was a little scary. He moved like a lightning bolt, taking down those guards faster than I could blink. But after that initial shock, a weird mix of feelings took over. Part of me was still jittery, seeing this raw power firsthand. But the other part? Well, the other part was kind of…impressed.I stared at him for a moment, replaying the scene in my head. There he was, a whirlwind of rage and power, taking down Ashley's hulking guard with surprising ease. It was both terrifying and exhilarating to watch. A chuckle escaped my lips before I could stop it."Monster?" I
~ Elara’s POVStuck behind the giant oak, I couldn't take my eyes off Rufus. My heart pounded like a drum solo. It was the first time I saw his powers in action, and I must say, it was scary awesome. He totally protected me, but whoa, was it intense.Just as I thought I could inch closer, a furry arm whipped around me, yanking me back. A muffled voice pressed his or her face against my neck, whispering to stay quiet.The guy who grabbed me was one of Ashley's bodyguards, but he was in rough shape, all banged up. I twisted back to see him, and he barked at me to keep my eyes on Rufus. Then he yelled a threat at the giant Rufus, telling him that he would regret messing with him if he didn't take Ashley back as a client. My breath hitched in my throat. The bodyguard was hurt, scared, and threatening a guy who could flatten a building. It felt like the end. The guard's finger was digging into my neck, so hard I thought it might break the skin. He smelled awful, like metal and blood. Panic
~ Elara’s POVMy mind raced, replaying Ashley's words over and over. "Rufus?" I finally managed, my voice barely a whisper. "You... Do you love Rufus?"Ashley puffed out her chest, a strange mix of defiance and insecurity flashing in her eyes. "Yes! And he's mine!”My mind reeled, piecing together Ashley's outburst. "So you slapped me because you thought Rufus and I were... together?" I clarified, the question laced with disbelief."Yes!" she spat back, her voice tight. Clearly, the idea rattled her more than she cared to admit. "And what's more," she continued, her voice gaining volume again, "I want you to leave his place immediately!"Just as I was about to retort, a voice cut through the tension. “And who are you to tell her to leave?” Rufus said as he approached us."Rufus!" I exclaimed, surprised to hear him approaching from behind. Apparently, he has been following us at a distance, unseen by us and unheard until that moment."Rufus!" I blurted out, surprised to see him sta
~ Elara’s POVI was glued to my phone when Ashley interrupted me, letting me know she was finished with Rufus. I politely said goodbye, ready to get back to my phone, but then Ashley threw me a curveball.She wanted me to walk her to her car, which apparently was parked outside the forest.I wanted to decline at first but then with her situation and remembering the fact that she was Rufus’s client, I decided to be nice and walk her out.Ashley was practically skipping with joy after I agreed to walk her out. She told Rufus, to stay put, which made me a little nervous. I was about to blurt out that walking back alone through the forest freaked me out, but Rufus cut me off.He said something about me being in "safe hands," and I was totally confused. That was, until I stepped outside and BAM! There were, like, five big security guards standing around.Whoa! Now it clicked what Rufus meant by "safe hands." Those guys looked like they could wrestle a wolf and rogue and win. Ashley must h
~ Elara’s POVA heavy silence descended after my words, thick enough to cut with a knife as I told Rufus that I was ready to give him the response to his proposal to me . His hopeful expression faltered, replaced by a flicker of sadness in his eyes."Oh," he mumbled, the word barely a whisper. I could see the disappointment cloud his features, and my heart ached for him. I reached out and placed a hand on his arm in a comforting gesture."Rufus, listen to me," I said softly. "You're an incredible person. You're kind, strong, and incredibly talented. Being here with you has been amazing, and I truly value our friendship."He gave a small nod, but his gaze remained downcast.But," I continued, taking a deep breath, "feelings can't be forced. And as much as I care about you, it's not romantic love. I like you a lot, but it's more like a really good friend kind of like."I knew my words might sting, but honesty was the only way forward."Does that make sense?" I asked gently.Rufus remain
~ ELARA’s POVThe day's excitement seemed to finally catch up to me. Rufus and I left the storytelling gathering and found a chair to sit on. I leaned back on the chair, letting out a content sigh, but Rufus noticed I wasn’t quite myself. A gentle shiver ran through me, and he saw a slight frown crease my forehead as I gazed upwards.Without a word, he reached over and draped his coat around my shoulders. The warmth instantly enveloped me, and I turned to him with a grateful smile. "Thanks, Rufus," I said, my voice a little softer than usual due to the cold.Rufus simply returned a small smile. "No problem," he said. A comfortable silence settled between you for a moment. I snuggled deeper into the coat, the warmth chasing away the last bit of chill."That was a really fun tour," I finally said, breaking the quiet. "Yeah, it was pretty cool," Rufus agreed. "Though, next time maybe we'll pick a tour that doesn't involve so much walking." He chuckled, nudging me playfully with his sh
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