When I regained consciousness, my entire body felt as heavy as a rock. I was numb and a little cold, but I was mostly exhausted and hungry. My back felt slightly warmer and my left side was sore, uncomfortably pressed against a rugged surface. I was so disoriented, I could barely open my eyes. I felt my Wolf wake up and I was relieved to know she was okay, albeit sore and drained of al her strength. I groaned, feeling a sudden irritation around my neck. I brought a hand up to my throat and touched the skin, which made me hiss when it hurt at the contact of my finger. Felt like I was burnt in that area... Careful, I slowly began to move my limbs around, warming myself up while I took deep, but shivering breaths. That's when I noticed I was completely naked and crossed my arms over my chest, shaking from the cold. What the heck happened...? Where is everyone? Concerned I couldn't detect anyone's presence, I took a look around realizing I was inside some sort of

At last, my makeshift bed was finished. It wasn't much but at least I wouldn't catch a cold sleeping on the ground. I attended back to the fire and made sure we had enough supplies to keep it going overnight. Scratch that, I had to make sure I had enough supplies; I hadn't noticed Jace had left for Selene knows how long, but I was understandably quite irritated. That guy really doesn't know how to work as a team, doesn't he? And that's if he's worked a minute in his life at all. I was a little surprised when my Wolf whimpered, pulling me out of my initial thoughts. I focused my attention to her, wondering why she was trying to reach me. Come to think of it, it has been a while since we last took time together... I gave a small smile and sat down, forgetting my frustration as I leaned onto the wall of the cave. I absentmindedly watched the flames dance before me and, like many times before, I took a breath, closed my eyes and I re

I froze in place when the old man spoke of the former Alpha as he chuckled with a wide grin. Jace's fists closed tightly to the point his knuckles started to turn white and he leaned closer to the man's face. "You knew my father...?" I could tell he was on the break of snapping just by the tone of his voice. I can't blame him though; I'd surely feel the same if I were in his shoes. Another laugh came out of the man's throat as he seemed to enjoy his little games, but his enjoyment was cut short when Jace slammed his fist into the captive's face. Blood splattered the ground and I held my hands to my face, gasping. The man kept his head low and spat out crimson liquid, before he spoke. "Not bad... for a werewolf." Wait, he knows about our kind!? "HOW DO YOU KNOW MY FATHER!?" Jace screamed, preparing to pull another punch as he held the man by the collar of his shirt. But the old man didn't budge, and gave another large grin.  "I was there w

Tears kept running down my cheeks and my shoulders were shaken by uncontrolled sobs. I sat there, helpless as I held my mother's cold hand, unable to accept she was gone. The sickness. She's had it for the last month now but... we were so hopeful. She showed so much improvement last week. Why...? Why did Selene have to take her away from us? I was so overwhelmed by my thoughts and emotions, I hadn't noticed my father walked up behind me until he placed his hands over my shoulders. "You have to let her go, son. She's gone. - I don't want to let go... I want Mom— - You have to be strong , Jace! 

"Mom... what's a mate? - Well, your mate is supposed to be the person you belong with for the rest of your life. They are your other half in a way. They take care of you, look out for your well being. And they might give you wonderful children to raise in the future. - Is dad your mate? - Of course baby, your father is my mate. - But why doesn't he love you?" The women paused, taken aback by her son's question. She was aware he knew about her husband's irrational behavior and he was even scared of him; just&