Novels by Skylar M

BRENTThe annual mating ceremony of my Pack was drawing close, and it came with endless paperwork, projects, and a pile of things that needed to be purchased.I just went through an endless list of everything needed to decorate the main hall. The total amount of the expenses was a whopping million.I signed underneath it, permitting that the stuff be bought. But God, my back hurts! I've been at this all morning.“And here's another,” Jaden slipped another file in front of me.With clenched teeth, I scribbled my signature on the spot and shoved the file into his arms.“I want to think that's all for now,” I said with a hint of warning, as I tried to stand up.“Almost,” he grinned, making my blood boil. He placed another file in front of me. “Here’s permission to release the monthly allowance for the Ex Luna's family.”Hearing him talk about Evangeline's family shifted my mood instantly. I slowly took the file from him, eager to sign.It's the only thing I think I ever did for her. But

My parents lived in a distant Pack, with less development and very few members. I arrived here at noon. It was a very long distance and I was already too famished.The houses were very underdeveloped and the rocky roads made it even harder for me to drag my suitcases along. I couldn't take a cab, I had already exhausted my money.My dress was drenched with sweat and I was panting so hard. My eyes searched hard for the building that my family was living in.Knowing they were living in a place this horrible made my stomach churn. They used to live in Brent's pack until he made them leave with the excuse that I'd find it hard adjusting to living with him if they were close.He also restricted me from visiting them so it's been a good eight years since I last saw my parents and my kid sister. They wrote to me a few times and added their address, hoping I'd come. That was how I knew what address I was looking for.A couple of aged women stared at me as I walked past them. I mumbled some gr

The awkward, tense silence stretched longer, threatening to suffocate me. Brent didn't seem like he was going to break the silence anytime soon. His jaw was ticking with anger but his hands were possessively wrapped around her waist.I stared at those hands and they burned my eyes so badly. My stomach was knotted. Tears were aggressively clogging my eyes and chest and I was having a hard time trying to suppress them.So many questions were banging in my head at the moment. But I couldn't get myself to speak.Suddenly, Carolina gently got away from him and approached me with a smile that was just as beautiful as her doll-like face.Her blonde hair has never been so perfect, and that hurts even more. The fact that she still glows.I'm not trying to be malicious, but I just can't help how even more worthless I feel right now with her standing close to me.I hate how much I wish I were her. I hate how much I want to be her. I hate how much I've always idolized her. If I had half her featu

TWOI left Dr. Bailey's hospital at about 2 p.m. Driving home, I couldn't help but be buried in deep thoughts.Her words were echoing in my head, like a damn mantra.She didn't hold back and went all out, emphasizing why I shouldn't take the risk of letting the fetus grow big enough to a point where abortion becomes impossible.Abortion! She recommended abortion!!It was the most horrible words I've ever heard from her. How dare she recommend that I abort a child whom I cried day and night for?But I couldn't get mad at her because she genuinely was just trying to look out for me. She said I could abort the child, and she'd keep it a secret from me.She recommended surrogacy or even adoption. Anything else but me, carrying a child.My heart was crushed to bits at that. Made me think I was really incompetent. But I pretended like it wasn't hurting so much and assured her that I'd show up for every checkup necessary but I certainly could never get rid of this pregnancy.Brent would love

“...but if God-forbid and some complications arise, your life will be at more risk, so I really suggest you…”I was totally zoned off, lost in my shocked and speechless state. My hand was clasped over my mouth in disbelief. Dr. Bailey had just said some overwhelming and unbelievable news and I was still trying to get my head around it.She said…congratulations, Luna Evangeline. You're three weeks pregnant.I'd hate to believe it so quickly. Dr. Bailey was known for her sarcasm and wit. Her playful side was her strongest virtue. Maybe she was pulling my legs?But God, why was my heart already racing in excitement? Why was I already feeling jittery, and why were my eyes already getting wet?Unable to keep it in anymore, I suddenly squealed. She paused her serious monologue and laughed heartily at my chaotic excitement.“Did you mean that?” I asked, my voice overwhelmed with happiness. “Please tell me you meant it.“Because I'd definitely die if she said she was only joking. My heart alr