Novel-novel oleh BlackSnow BlackSnow

“You know that’s not how this game is played,” I answered firmly, even though inside my mind, Thora was roaring and clawing, begging to come out and face the Wolf-Bear alone.I was trying to hold my composure, not give in to Thora’s intrusive urges.‘You’re not helping, Thora. Remember, we have a bigger mission than dying at the hands of this monster Alpha or worse ending up as outcasts!’ I snapped at her, trying to make her behave.‘No! This old freak needs to be taught a lesson. I’m sick of him! Stop playing nice and leash that rage, Mina!’ Thora snarled back, completely refusing to chill.‘Oh yeah? Got a solid plan for when we get kicked out of Stormsurge?’ I baited her, hoping to get her logical side working.‘Nope, but we can figure that out later,’ she replied casually.I rolled my eyes in my mind. That made Thora sulk and retreat to her mental corner.At least she got the picture. We weren’t in agreement, but now I could think clearly without her howling inside my head.“Whatev

“Girlfriend, Kaiden? Did you really just call me your ‘girlfriend’?” Savi barked, her voice laced with betrayal and disbelief.“Y-yeah, I mean—my mate. You’re my only mate,” Kaiden rushed to correct himself.Wow. Guess I’ve grown numb, because all I could do was scoff hearing that word come out of Kaiden’s mouth. Mate. What a joke.Turns out, men really are all the same—too quick to toss sweet words to whatever woman happens to be standing in front of them.Because from the way he said it, I could tell—Kaiden truly cared about that girl. He was terrified of losing her.So why the hell did he treat me like I meant something too? Or was I just... pathetic? Clinging onto love like it was sacred, while he handed it out like cheap candy?I stepped out from my hiding spot on the stairs. I didn’t care anymore. Let them know I was eavesdropping. Let them burn in awkward silence.Both Savi and Kaiden froze when they saw me.Savi quickly looked away, her face a portrait of quiet heartbreak. She

“Urgh... I forgot,” Kaiden growled, quickly getting off my body and sitting beside me, covering his face in frustration.I felt a sudden emptiness and disappointment, along with confusion.“F—forgot what?” I whispered, stuttering. I was still so fired up, my fingers trailing along Kaiden’s abs, trying to hug him again.But Kaiden stopped my hands from going any further, then, looked deep into my eyes.“Forgot that you’re not of age yet. I’d be a terrible man if I did anything to you now.”My heart sank. There was disappointment, but also relief. Relief because the vow I made to myself—to save that ritual only for my true mate—was still intact.Disappointed because... I really had hoped for it? The way Kaiden treated me, his gentleness, and his persistence in showing he genuinely wanted me, made me believe.I thought I’d already decided Kaiden was my true mate.“Is that really it? Not because I’m not attractive enough?” my insecurity spoke up.The bra I wore was from two years ago, no

I gasped when I felt Kaiden’s skin touch mine—it wasn’t just warm, it was hot!His skin felt like it was burning against mine, not to mention the loud pounding of my heart that echoed in my ears, thudding so hard that I suddenly felt light-headed, swept away by the sensation that came just from touching Kaiden.“Erm...” I mumbled, dazed. Both of my hands were still guarding my chest, which was only covered by a bra. I was still very inexperienced when it came to intimacy!‘God help me! I have no idea what to do! I must look so embarrassing in front of Kaiden,’ I cursed inwardly.“Kaiden!” I screamed when he suddenly hugged me tightly and lifted my body until my feet no longer touched the cold, rocky ground.“Haha, this is a welcome ritual for new Stormsurge residents. If you can swim through the waterfall curtain and take shelter behind it, you pass,” Kaiden explained.That signature smirk of his lingered on his lips, making him look dangerously tempting.“N—no, Kaiden! It must be fre

Kaiden took me to the backyard, but it wasn’t a green grassy yard that greeted me—instead, it was a rocky soil one. Sadness seeped into my heart as I saw how barren Stormsurge looked.“Why? You look gloomy,” Kaiden remarked, observing my face closely.“Oh-, it’s nothing, I’m just stiff. Where are you taking me?” I said, changing the subject.Kaiden raised his index finger in front of me and fell silent, seemingly mindlinking with someone.“Okay, the place is safe now, come follow me!” Kaiden ordered cheerfully.Kaiden shifted—Skoll, the large black wolf with a streak of red fur on his forehead, took Kaiden’s place.Without waiting, Thora also immediately replaced me, my red fur glowing under the sunlight.Thora jogged in place to warm up, and Skoll watched her closely.Unfortunately, since we hadn't mated and he hadn’t claimed me, Kaiden and I couldn’t communicate through mindlink. So we had to rely on pure instinct.I saw a nod from Skoll, inviting me to follow him. We ran down the h

The morning had arrived. I stared at the dead trees through the window. Who would've thought that even after the sun had risen, Stormsurge still looked like a ghost town?There’s nothing drastically different in the geography compared to Wavecrest. The only thing separating the two packs is a physical wall—man-made, not a natural landscape.So why does the environment feel so different? As if... Stormsurge and Wavecrest are separated by some kind of giant magic wall... making it seem like they belong to entirely different dimensions.Knock. Knock.The knock on the door broke me out of my daydream.‘Oh no, is that Alpha Krugan? Shit, I'm not ready to deal with his weird energy this early,’ I grumbled to myself.‘Nope, Mina, that’s our mate,’ Thora murmured with a yawn. She still sounded half-asleep after her long rest.Her sense of smell must’ve just kicked in—no wonder I couldn’t tell who was at the door before.‘At least one of us got her beauty sleep,’ I teased.‘Sorry... my brain w