Jalen and I kept running until we got to the Lycan pack. We ran past old and abandoned streets, my footsteps and heartbeats the only sounds that trashed in my ear."We're almost there," Jalen held me as we ran towards an old building with white peeling paint. I was exhausted and my legs felt like jelly. "Where's this place?" I panted and Jalen banged on the door, the sound echoing through the deserted streets."This is Cade's house; my accomplice who abducted you," he said and kept looking back to be sure that no one was following us. The door opened and Cade, Jalen's friend with spiky hair and a tattoo on his neck, welcomed us with a warm smile behind him was an older man whose face was lined with wrinkles and his hair, grey."Come in, come in," Cade said, gesturing for us to enter. "You made it."Jalen and I walked in, and I stared around the small, old, and dingy house. It was a stark contrast to the luxurious home I was used to. The floorboards creaked underfoot and the walls we

My thoughts were too excited to think straight and I held Clarissa close to myself, feeling lightness and happiness wash over me. A gentle breeze rustled in the room and I felt that something shifted in my life, as if a weight had been lifted off my shoulders.I looked down at Clarissa, who was staring up at me with her sea-blue eyes, filled with love and adoration. I couldn't believe that this was the same woman who had been forbidden to me just a few days ago. Now, she was mine, marked by me and bound to me forever.I wondered if the curse that had plagued me for years had finally been broken, now that I had marked Clarissa. But I kept my thoughts to myself, not wanting to jinx it. Instead, I leaned down and whispered "I love you" to her, from the bottom of my heart.Her full lips parted unconsciously and I moved closer to her, intertwining our hands. Then she gave me a peck on my cheek, and I knew that everything was going to be alright. We lay there, holding each other close. I

My hands gripped the steering wheel of my van as I continuously scanned the road ahead, and I listened for any unusual noise in my van.Knowing who Clarissa's dad was, he could do anything to get revenge. Fortunately, there was nothing to fear as the only sound I heard was because my van was old and not well lubricated. Still, I couldn't shake the feeling that he was out there somewhere, watching my every move. I kept my eyes peeled continuously checking for any vehicle following me or any sign of werewolves, knowing that they were his loyal minions. I parked my van in the grocery store's parking lot and made my way inside. The cool air conditioning was a welcome relief from the hot summer sun outside and the familiar smells of fresh produce and baked goods greeted me. I brought up my shopping list of items and thankfully, the store was almost empty I made my way down the aisles, carefully selecting items that I knew Clarissa would love. I picked up a basket and began filling it wit

I woke up with my limbs intertwined with Jalen's, and my face buried in his chest."Don't move, please," Jalen's raspy voice said and I chuckled. "It's a crime to get out of bed now."I laughed. "Shouldn't you be on your way for your pack's morning run?"Jalen smiled and we gazed into each other's eyes, holding hands and cuddling. He gave me an affectionate peck on my forehead, murmuring sweet nothingsWe were curled up in bed when a soft knock on the door startled us both. Jalen groaned and rolled over, pulling the covers over his head."Come on, lazy ass," I teased, nudging him playfully."It's probably my dad," Jalen grumbled, getting out of bed and heading to the door. I sat up and watched as he opened the door to reveal his father standing on the other side, a smile on his face."It's time for our morning run," his dad said in his voice. "Please get ready. "Jalen groaned and shut the door. I chuckled and covered my body with a blanket.As Jalen went to the bathroom to wash his f

I sat at the small desk in Jalen's room, my laptop open in front of me. I needed to leave the Lycan pack and start a new life so nervously typed the name of an airline website into my browser and clicked on the search button. I scanned the list of available flights, my heart racing as I tried to find one that would take me far away from here. But as I looked more closely at the booking process, I realized that my identity would be exposed if I tried to book a flight. My dad was a very influential person, and I knew that he would be able to trace me through the airline's records.I let out a sigh, feeling defeated. I knew that I needed to come up with a new plan, but I didn't know what to do next. I leaned back in my chair and ran my hand through my hair, feeling the weight of my situation bearing down on me.I couldn't stand Jalen's mum. She was so toxic and Jalen always expected me to see the bright side or silver lining of the situation, but I was tired of the fake smiles and laugh