CassidyWe have made it to Wolvesbane territory. I can't believe I am finally home! I have been away for almost ten years now, and I am so anxious to see my parents. It is so surreal being back here. I am wondering how much has changed around here when my thoughts are interrupted by the approaching Alpha. Jezebel is with him. She is staring at Tisha with curious, distrusting eyes. "Alpha," I start to say before he cuts me off."Cassidy," he says in shock. "Is it really you?" Jezebel whips her gaze away from Tisha to me.I can't help but chuckle at the astonished expressions on their faces. "Yes," I reply. "It is me... in the flesh. I thought you might not remember me.""How could I forget?" He asks quietly. "Your mother and father will be so happy you're back!" He pulls out his cell phone, as if about to call one of them."Please don't call them yet," I beg. "I don't want our first meeting after all these years to happen with us looking this wrecked," I explain. "We could use a shower

JezebelWhen we get home, I barge upstairs, desperate to be alone to try and clear my head. "What a shit ending to the perfect day! Jon and I had such a great day together... free of drama... free of bullshit... and now this," I vent to Jade."I agree this night didn't end ideally, but I think you are overreacting a bit," Jade replies."Seriously?! How can you even say that? You know what Tisha did, Jade." I sort through my clothes and find Cassidy and Tisha each a pair of socks, a t shirt, and some sweat pants. I stack them on the bed and go to the bathroom to grab some extra hygiene products."Yes," she sighs. "I remember it all quite clearly, actually. But I don't know. I just don't feel threatened by her anymore, Jez. Something is different. I think we need to talk to her."I set the hygiene products on top of the clothes and sit down on the edge of the bed."Are you fucking insane?" I shout... out loud. Jon comes in and gives me an apologetic look. He sees that I have everythin

TheodoreTonight is a big night. It is Tisha's 18th birthday. She is officially a woman now. I had high hopes for Tisha. She is my legitimate daughter, which earns her an amount of my affection. She always seemed to have a good head on her shoulders. She is fierce and unapologetic, qualities I despise in a woman but actually admire in her. She is my daughter, and while I am not extremely sentimental over the fact, one can't deny that she inherited much from me. The Redwood pack is currently allies of the Silverhair pack. There is a war, and many packs are against one another, but some of us recognize the benefits of being allied with each other. Our packs have always been friendly. Several of our wolves have been mated with each other as well. I had hoped that Tisha's mate would be part of the Redwood pack. There is tension between our packs lately, and I'm not exactly sure why. I had hoped that if Tisha became mated to someone in the pack, we could work out whatever differences we ha

Spencer"Well, Deacon... perhaps what the old mutt said is true. Theodore has something he wants to share with me," I say as I cover the speaker, so Theodore can't hear our conversation. "He also wants to discuss the possibility of an arranged marriage between you and his daughter."Deacon scowls. "I don't want to be married. I don't even want to find my mate. Women are only good for one thing, and I don't need to be married or mated to get it. Why the fuck is he proposing an arranged marriage anyway?""I think he has noticed our absence," I reply. "We are supposed to be allies, but I am doubting the benefit of being allied with the Silverhair pack. Tonight will help me make my final decision. If he reveals something about the girl that he has been keeping hidden, then I may continue to work with him.""Why, father?" Deacon asks disgustingly. "He is a joke. He is trash. We don't need him. We can just kill him and take the girl for ourselves."I stare intently at my son before respondin

JezebelI freaked out when my mother called me to inform me I may never see her again. Apparently, another pack has decided to skip the battle grounds and take the battle straight to the Silverhair pack lands. That means whoever it is is incredibly heartless and selfish. The point of the battle grounds is to keep the war from hurting innocents and ruining pack lands. I guess in hindsight, it really doesn't matter because once a pack leader takes over another pack, innocents are often hurt anyway... depending on the Alpha. Unfortunately, there are very few as humane as Jon. Alpha Theodore is pretty ruthless himself. He must have really pissed off one of the other Alphas for that Alpha to do what he is doing. I just hope my mother doesn't get caught in the crossfire.Cassidy has promised that she will be okay. She says she has a strong feeling, and apparently, if her or Shirley have a strong feeling, it is just as reliable as seeing a vision or prophecy. I guess there is a way out that