Carrie
My heart began to pound, wanting to get clarification. Although I have a hint about the person she was talking about, I still dared to ask.
‘Who are you talking about?’
Vera answered me with enthusiasm. ‘Our mate, you silly girl! Our mate is here.’
Oh, shit! Could this night be any worst?
I wasn’t like the regular she-wolves who dreamed about finding their mates all their lives. While I revered the female deity who was sacred to us werewolves, I would rather choose the man that would become my husband rather than settle on what the moon goddess had chosen for me. So the whole idea of this soulmate thing never captured my interest. This was the reason why I gave my heart to Alpha Noah without any second thoughts. He became my boyfriend because I chose to love him, not because of an invisible force that binds us together.
‘Don’t you just stand there! Follow the scent so we can be with our mate. Hurry!’ Vera exclaimed. This was the first time my wolf commanded me like this. This sudden display of attitude really surprised me.
Or maybe, this was the effect of having “the mate” around. It would make you do stupid things you didn’t normally do. Hence, It only added to my conviction that having them around would only bring trouble.
So instead of going in the direction where the smell was coming from, I decided to move in the opposite direction.
‘No, Carrie! Turn to the other side!’ yelled my wolf. She was begging me to go and see our mate yet I ignored her. After what had happened between me and Noah, I would never open my heart to anyone again. Not even to the person the moon goddess had chosen for me.
My decision was final! I will never love again.
Once again, I was reminded of how foolish I had become. I chose to swallow my pride and disregard my dignity to be with a man who didn’t choose me in the end. How pathetic!
Bearing this bitterness inside me, I moved faster. It didn’t take long before I reached the outside of the hall. I was ready to ruin my dress and morph into my wolf form when I caught a glimpse of someone.
No, make that two completely familiar someones.
“Jerald? Jerick?” I uttered. I saw my older twin brothers running in my direction.
“You brat! Didn’t we tell you not to go here? Dad will surely—”
Jerald’s angry face was replaced by an immense amount of worry when he saw me sobbing. “What happened, munchkin? Why are you crying?”
“I am begging you…Take me out of here…please…” My brothers no longer have to hear what happened. My tears were enough for them to understand.
Jerick rushed to my side. He took off his jacket and covered me with it. “I will kill that alpha dickhead!”
“Shut up, Jerick. He is still our alpha so show some respect!”
In the end, Jerick shut his mouth. Amongst the two, Jerald was the exact copy of my father. He would put his duties first above anything else, including family. Meanwhile, Jerick was more of a rebel like me. No wonder he was my enabler in most cases. However, both of them, like our father, never approved of my relationship with Alpha Noah. And now, I can clearly see why.
Both of them walked me toward Jerald’s car. Jerick assisted me inside before going to the seat beside Jerald. Meanwhile, Jerald was already in the driver’s seat and was ready to start the engine. But before he did, we saw a familiar vehicle parking not far from our direction.
“Fuck! It’s Dad!” Jerick cursed. I could only cover my face with my hands. What should I do now?
“Wait here,” Jerald instructed. He unloaded the vehicle and walked toward Dad. Although we couldn’t hear what they were talking about, we saw the sudden change of emotion on Dad’s face. The next thing we know, he was walking toward the vehicle.
He knocked on the window, asking me to open the car door. I wasted no time following his bidding. Our dad did not say anything, but the type of stare he was giving me was enough for me to speak.
“Noah found his mate. He…He broke up with me on the spot.”
As expected, Jerick was furious. Jerald shook his head, totally disappointed with what he heard. Meanwhile, our father stared at me lovingly, while pulling me into a hug.
“We are here, Princess. You will get through this,” he whispered as he caressed my back to pacify me. Now, I feel a lot worse. I almost turned my back on my family for Alpha Noah’s sake but in the end, they were the ones who remained at my side.
What did I do in my past life to deserve a family like this?
“Bring your sister home. She’d been through a lot,” our father said after a while.
Jerald’s eyebrows creased. “You’re not coming with us?”
Dad shook his head. “No. I need to settle some things before I could sleep soundly tonight.”
“But dad—”
“No buts, Jerick. Our priority is your sister. Make sure she rests well. Don’t worry about me. I would not be our pack’s Beta for nothing.”
My brother Jerick did not say anything further. He just nodded as we all watched our old man go inside the hall.
“Let’s go.” This time, it was Jerald who led the way. Seconds later, we were all inside as he maneuvered the vehicle out of that parking spot going to our home.
Tired, I rested my head on the window. I was looking outside when I caught a glimpse of a man. The night was darker than normal so I wasn’t able to see his face fully. But when his deep, brown eyes caught mine, my world was put to a sudden halt.
“Mine…”
A voice inside me echoed to my ears. My wolf was beyond ecstatic.
“That’s him! That’s our mate!” Vera exclaimed. For the second time, I dismissed her inside my head and pretended I wasn’t affected by this man’s presence. This was for our own good. My heart could no longer bear to trust another man anymore. Noah would be the last.
Little did I know that those sets of eyes would come to haunt me for the rest of my life.
JerickOne week ago, our sister was the life of every party. Whenever she was around, the room just lit up in an instant. Although she was stubborn and a certified rebel, we love her no less. She was the living reminder of our mother’s dying love for her children as she died giving birth to Caroline. We will do everything for our hard-headed munchkin, even if we disagreed on a lot of things at times. But now, she was completely changed. The once bubbly and energetic eighteen-year-old became dejected, depressed, and hopeless. Seeing her like this was beyond heartbreaking. She refused to eat and almost secluded herself inside her room. Jerald and I tried our best to cheer her up on multiple occasions, but she was not interested.She was at her window all the time, staring at something beyond our eyes can see. My blood boiled thinking about what had happened to her. Carrie just turned eighteen, while Alpha Noah was a few years ahead of her. This could have easily been avoided if not f
CarrieI never had a problem with making choices. In fact, I love them! For me, it was a way to exercise my right to choose, which my Beta father imposed on me even when I was still a young she-wolf. It was also my way of liberating myself and going with the things that would truly make me happy. But so far, the choices my father had left me were nothing but a pain in the ass. How could I choose between two things that I hate?Tomorrow night, Noah, now my alpha ex-boyfriend, was making his one-night-old relationship with that girl official. He was planning to name her his Luna that quickly! I have waited for three years to prove my worth to him as a better choice for the role but all of my efforts were gone in an instant because of that alpha daughter. Like can you imagine? One night was all it took for her to completely discredit me in Noah’s life. And now my father wanted me to party with them and congratulate her for ruining my life.Oh, hell no! Not in a million years! Lia Addams
JesseI never thought I would see the day. And yet it came in the most unexpected way. I stood on the packhouse balcony, holding a glass of scotch. The golden liquid sparkled in the fading sunlight, matching the warm feeling inside me. It had been two days since I first saw the girl who stole my heart, and ever since then, my whole world changed.Before that special night, my life was ordinary. Leading my pack, Silverfang, and taking leisurely walks in the woods were my main concerns. Finding a life partner wasn't something I thought about much, except when my mother reminded me of my duty.But now, everything was different. My mother's words echoed in my mind, urging me to find the woman who would be my Luna, my destined mate. Her words mattered because, as the pack leader, it was my responsibility to fulfill this duty. So there I stood on the balcony, with the lingering taste of scotch, knowing that my life would never be the same.Don’t get me wrong, I had a fair share of daydream
JesseI didn’t know what had gotten into me but the moment I saw her beautiful smile, my feet grew a mind of their own. I just found myself walking towards her, throwing all my inhibitions in the process. I thought it was all on me until I felt Vigo’s presence. I realized that we both wanted to do this, making me a bit braver in doing so. I pulled my mate’s waist and tilted her chin up. The next thing I knew, my lips were pressed into hers. I had tasted multiple lips before but nothing compared to hers. It was sweet and addicting, something that I would never stop craving for the rest of my life. It was nothing like I imagined, only a thousand times better. I knew everyone’s eyes were on us at that point but I simply didn’t care. As I let go of her lips and stared at those beautiful orbs, I whispered, “Mine. All mine.”The world seemed to come to an abrupt halt, time freezing in its tracks. My heart pounded in my chest, the suspense thick in the air. A few seconds passed, and just a
CarrieI went here with one goal in mind, to use the alpha of Silverfang, Jesse Morris, to make my ex-boyfriend jealous.Vera, my wolf spirit, was upset. She hid away in the depths of my mind, refusing to communicate. But I paid no attention to her. She knew me well. My inner wolf understood that I was determined and persistent. I always pursued what I desired, unshaken by my father or my overprotective brothers.But one kiss changed everything. I am no virgin. I wasn't inexperienced when it came to kissing and pleasuring a man. I could proudly say that I shared all my firsts with just one man—Noah. This was uncommon for she-wolves, you see. We were expected to remain pure until we discovered our destined mate. We were supposed to remain chaste until we met them. That was the general expectation, but not mine. I had always been different. I rejected conformity and established my own rules. My body, my choice. Consequently, many members of our pack despised me for being so open-minde
Carrie"I know. It's your alpha, right?"His words hit me like a sudden gust of wind, leaving me momentarily stunned. How could he possibly know about Noah? The realization washed over me, connecting the dots with my brother's late-night conversation with this man. "Did my brother tell you about me and Noah?""Yeah.""What else did he tell you?""Everything."My lips pressed tightly together as a lump formed in my throat. It felt unjust. This stranger, who knew every intimate detail about me, remained a mystery to me, save for his name.The weight of our circumstances bore down on me, amplifying the intensity of the moment. I locked eyes with him, drawing in a deep breath before gathering the strength to continue."Now that you know, I guess this is goodbye.""What? Why?" His eyebrows furrowed in confusion."Seriously? I just confessed my love for another man. Are you trying to tell me—""I accept it," he interrupted, brushing aside my words as inconsequential. "It doesn't matter.""
CarrieI sat in the room, surrounded by walls that felt like they were closing in on me. Anger and frustration swirled within me, intensifying my desire to escape this place. I refused to go out and face the world at Silverfang. The mere thought of it made my blood boil. Being forced to stay here against my wishes was the thing I hated the most, and the fact that Jesse, my so-called mate, had conspired with my family only made it worse.But the biggest blow came when my spirit wolf, the one I had always relied on, betrayed me by refusing to help me leave. I felt utterly alone in this unfamiliar territory, with no one to turn to for comfort. I felt so alone. Just when I thought I couldn't bear it any longer, a knock on the door disrupted the suffocating silence. It was Nancy, Jesse's mom. She had done nothing wrong to me and always made me feel welcome since I arrived here, so I hesitantly allowed her into the room. As she entered, her warm smile and compassionate eyes met mine. Her
Carrie Nancy guided me to my room after the celebration, her touch providing solace amidst my whirlwind of emotions. Sensing my restlessness, she said, "The announcement must have tired you. You should take a rest." I mustered a grateful smile and replied, "I appreciate your concern, Nancy, but I think I need to reach out to my family. I want to call them if that's alright." Nancy nodded, her warm smile unwavering. "Of course, Carrie. I understand. Come with me, I'll take you to Jesse's study. It's more private there." We walked in silence, and as we entered the study, she patted my back reassuringly. "Take all the time you need, Carrie. If you need anything, I'll be right outside." Closing the door behind me, I took a deep breath and surveyed the room. The familiar scent of Jesse enveloped the space, stirring conflicting emotions within me. I pushed aside those thoughts, determined to focus on dialing the phone. The aroma lingered, intoxicating my senses. It made my heart race and