~Ezinne~ As I ran from my concealed position behind the tree, my heart pounded furiously. Garrick, having spotted me in my hiding spot, approached with a look of bewilderment etching his features. As the others followed suit, I knew I had to run to save myself from humiliation. I couldn't quit

~Ezinne~ I watched Rose with intense scrutiny as she absentmindedly twiddled her fingers, hidden from view beneath the desk. Rose's status was not quite defined in my life. She was not quite an ally, but the one person I could rely on without reservation. Several years my senior, she had never giv

I wasn't materialistic, so I channelled all the funds Garrick gave me into the pack, unlike most Lunas that preferred to wear billions of dollars on their body than use it on infrastructure. I had put efforts, especially into education and healthcare. Our pack have three high schools middle schools

~Ezinne~ I left the meeting with mixed emotions swirling inside me. I was compelled not to return directly to the pack house. Instead, I sought solace at the beach, where I sat alone on the sandy shore, with the gentle lull of the waves as my only company, allowing my tears to flow freely, mi

"But we aren't meant to be together. You're wonderful, but... you're just not my type. I've always been drawn to slender women and—" "Your preference for women is of no concern to me, Garrick," I responded, my voice laced with a mix of hurt and defiance as I faced him squarely. "You saw me be