They say that fire burns brighter in the darkness and Atticus was one of the darkest shadows in Queensland amongst the elders of the wolves. People always thought twice about him because he was sneaky and deceitful. What fire doesn't destroy, it hardens and Atticus's heart was hard as a rock or some might think that he didn't have a heart. I never liked Atticus, that day when he tried to embarrass me in the market, I saw a glimpse of the real devil that he was. The man, who forcefully manipulates people and breaks them down into nothing, permanently driving them away. Take Paul and Cleo’s mother as an example. My grandfather told me that arranged marriages were very popular back when my parents were young and it was traditional. Atticus was heavily involved in tradition since he tried to force his own daughter to marry Marcus's father, who was at least 10 years older than her. My grandfather said that Atticus's controlling behavior drove his daughter mad until one day she disappeare

The wind blew harshly through my fur as I ran through the forest. I know I was making a big mistake, but I couldn't help it. I couldn't stay at home knowing that the loves of my life were out there risking their lives, I couldn't lose. But if I do, then we'll all die together.My heart pounded against my chest as I continued sprinting. I was scared and anxious, something didn't feel right when I watched the twins and Paul left the house. There was an unsettling feeling, Kamari felt it too. She was aggravated and annoyed, especially when Genesis had forbidden us from going along with them.I remembered the look on my grandfather's face.…My body shook in anger as I watched the twins leave, "How could he ask me to do this?" I growled, pacing around in the living room as my grandparents looked at me with softened eyes, "They're just trying to protect you, sweetie, it's an instinct for them," Melody said as her words angered me even more, "What about me?! Their safety and lives matter to

Knock! Knock!The door to Benjamin and Melody’s room opened Melody peeked inside to find Benjamin sitting down in front of the window. He’s been doing that a lot lately, even before Rosalie went missing. Melody was extremely worried for her husband, especially after she overheard the twins’ conversation with Rosalie.She loved her husband very much and would do anything for him. But she also made a promise to her best friend, love him, care for him, protect him. Melody wouldn’t know what to do with herself if Benjamin died, he was everything to her and if he died, she was going to die right alongside him.“My love, Gio is here to talk to you,” Melody softly informed before looking back at Giovanni, nodding with a weak smile on her face, “Go right ahead, sweetheart, I’ll be right downstairs,” she said as Giovanni nodded before entering the room, closing the door behind.Silence filled the room as Giovanni walked towards Benjamin before kneeling in front of him, “Please talk to me,” he

After Mateo had left his room, he decided to visit his sister at the hospital. He felt truly disgusted and betrayed. He had known of Cora’s obsession with Giovanni, but Cora was young and naive, their father had ruined her, but Indie was the more mature one of them all, so hearing that she was in love with his biggest enemy made his heart filled with hatred towards his sister, and maybe Rosalie was right, maybe he needed to pay more close attention to the people that surrounded him, including her. As the Alpha entered, everyone went silent, watching in fear as he came in with a furious look on his face. Walking up to the front desk, the nurse behind it squeals in fear before casting her gaze down, “W-Wait can I do for you, Alpha?” She asked as Mateo cleared his throat, “I’m here to see my sister,” he said as the woman quickly nodded, “She’s in room 234,” she replied as Mateo quickly left, causing everyone to sigh in relief. Heading to Indie’s room, Mateo found himself getting angrie

Days passed and Rosalie grew sicker and sicker until she began to look not like herself. Mateo had locked her in the room and refuse to give her food until he felt the need to give her food. He took away her need for clothes and water and just left her there isolated.…I slowly felt myself going insane as the days went by. It was a total nightmare, I grew sicker and my stomach remains unnoticed, but to me, it felt chubbier and a bit firm underneath my navel. I couldn’t believe I was pregnant, I was so happy but miserable as I thought about the twins. I had lost hope now. Everyone knew of me being the Luna, meaning my family knew, and I fear that their reaction would be that of disappointment and betrayal, especially from the twins, and I fear I might lose them.My plan had backfired on me when Mateo found out that I was one hundred percent pregnant. He was furious, so angry that he took it out on me. I felt like dying.…Mateo didn’t believe that I was pregnant, which brought me rel