روايات بقلم Elaine Cass

ONE YEAR LATER.HANNAH"Roland, look at Daddy. Don't I look good too?"My eyes automatically darted from my reflection to the ones behind me. Not by turning my body around. I just moved my point of view to them, whose reflection appeared in the mirror. And they were none other than my mate and our pup. Eliot and Roland.Roland came to us four months ago and was healthy. Our families were more than happy to have him, especially Eliot's mother, Luna Sofia. At least he could bring back the smile missing from her since Alpha David was dead. She offered to help us take care of Roland. So instead of omega, we gave our pup life to her.Roland made bubbling sounds that no one could understand except him. But we pretended to converse with him like we knew what he said."Yes. You can do something like that when you grow up. I bet you'll look marvelous. And every female's eyes will go on you."I rolled my eyes at his statement. How could he teach him that?"Don't say nonsense, El. He might not u

HANNAH"What do you mean?" His brows furrowed as he threw the question."Sorry, El, but I already knew I was pregnant a few days ago." I ended my confession by biting my bottom lip. He would be mad, wouldn't he?"I don't understand. If you already knew, why didn't you tell right away?"Because I wanted to drift his anger away. But I didn't say it loud. Or not yet.I moved closer and, again, rested my head on his chest. "You look so angry in the barrack, and I want to calm you down. And I couldn't keep it any longer." I brushed my palm against his broad and firm chest as I continued, "Remember the day you woke up in Wild Fire Pack? I offered good news and bad news, right?""So you knew it all along." He sighed in disappointment."But I really forgot about the good news because we were too carried away with the plan. And the next day was the day. I couldn't disturb you. Then after we focused on our pack, I preferred to rest when we got a break. I'm sorry. I swear I didn't want to hold i

HANNAHWe ended up walking to the nearest store and still stood outside as confusion hit me. How should I tell Eliot if I already knew the answer, even without the pregnancy test kit? But then, it would spoil the excitement on his face when he tugged me inside."Good evening, Alpha, Luna." Bella, the owner, greeted us. "How can I help you?""Is there a pregnancy test kit?" He beat me for asking, making guilt sip into my heart. I just hoped he wouldn't create a fuss when I could finally tell him the truth."Yes. We have various types and-""Give me the accurate one." He said again, even before Bella finished her explanation.But she seemed understanding as a smile formed on her lips. "Sure. How many do you need?""One.""Five."Eliot and I replied at the same time. I rolled my eyes at the amount he mentioned. Five? Was he kidding?"Just one, please," I uttered to the female waiting for our order, letting her know I was taking charge now.However, it looked like it did not sit well with

HANNAHEverything went in a daze after that day. Eliot and others defeated the rogues and took our pack back. It was the news we were waiting for. And we were more glad there were no more casualties on our side, although some warriors were badly wounded. Especially ours. Tristan.Poor him. He should take all the pain rogues gave him.However, Lilith was a great help. After stunned Janet, she helped by making a potion to heal him faster. And in at most two days, the color returned to Tristan's face as he regained consciousness.Oh, one more. Nicole was alive. Like Jenna, Eliot told her to go to Silver Crest Pack to ask for help, and I was glad she managed to arrive on time.Then we focused on calculating our losses. Yes. We had many casualties besides Eliot, Daryl, and Tristan's father. But we were grateful Luna Sofia and the other mothers were alive. It would be hard if we lost all of them at once.We dedicated a day to mourning for the losses. We were in sorrow and at the lowest stat

ELIOTWe managed to get into Blood Moon Pack. It all was with the help of Lilith. She cast something which made the rogues guarding the border fall into a trance. It worked for a minute, just creating an opening, but it was more than enough. We could use that brief time to take them down.We divided into four groups, each having someone to take charge as a communicator. We needed to act simultaneously, meaning Lilith must do her magic at the same time too. It must be hard, but she didn't complain. Thus, we kept going.We ran deeper into my territory while fighting rogues along the way until we arrived at the center area, where people told me where Janet was. They also informed me that they captured Tristan and probably tortured him.The last thought ignited my anger as I paced faster to the center area.Janet was already waiting with some rogues behind her, smirking at us wickedly. It looked like she didn't know we had a witch on our side, too.Kai wanted to kill her, but I reminded h

HANNAHI agreed with his decision. What choice did I have, though? I might ruin the plan with my stubbornness if I insisted on tagging along, although I knew I might be useless. Even when Daryl asked me to lead the raid, I actually didn't know what to do. The last thing I wanted was to lead them more to their downfall. We wanted to take our pack back, not risk their lives and the people who helped us.Thus, I couldn't complain more if it was really for the best.Alpha Zurin provided me with a room in the pack house and ensured his people would help me with everything. Then he, his Beta, and his warriors, together with Eliot and Daryl, left for Moon Crest Pack to join with other troops. Oh, Lilith would join, too, as she was the key to getting inside Blood Moon Pack.They left after breakfast. Even though it was hard, I didn't have any option except to let them go. It was reality. We must get through this to grasp our happiness. My only hope was they would succeed and return to their f

MATTHEWI finally got my dick laid on Amerie after a night of absence. It was only one night, but my body missed her so much that I decided to come to her room at almost midnight. Luckily, she had not yet slept, which made it easier for me to get into her.Yes. We ended up having sex all night. Just one thing I made her promise me. No screaming because her brother's room was next to hers, and the sound might seep into it.Well, she tried very hard, even though she couldn't many times. And I had to muffle her scream with my hand, if not kisses.Oh, just reminiscing about our night caused my dick to be alive. I missed her already.But I had to swallow my desire as Amerie told me that her period would be in three days. She usually got it regularly. That meant our fun days had to be put on pause for about a week.How could I hold myself for that long?But then, Amerie's parents would be here soon. It would benefit me if I could do it and keep my hands off of her. I would look like a gentl

AMERIEWe ended up going to the training center together despite our absurd conversation.Her confession, to be precise.But, as she said, nothing I could do about it. Matthew focused on my brother because he had his parents to handle Sean. And it was impossible to ask Alaric to spare Matthew, because I was the only one he had here. In fact, I was the reason he was here.There would be no change even if I did something.Therefore, here I was, accepting Miley's offer to make us busy."Do you want to fight me?" Miley surprised me with her invitation. No, it wasn't our first time to face each other. It was merely once, though, and in our first-ever spar, she lost for me and said that she needed more training before sparring me next time."Are you sure?" I questioned her back. Not that I doubted her skill. She indeed had a good strength. But she didn't move as quickly as I did in human form, and it made her lose to me.Miley nodded, looking confident. "I need something to busy my mind.""

ALARICI meant it when I said I wouldn't easily approve of Amerie's boyfriend. I would never give my precious sister to a stranger, even if he is an Alpha. However, I couldn't oppose their relationship either because I needed to observe whether he was capable and would be the perfect match for her. I had to be their shadow until I was sure about him. Until then, they had to follow my game.That was why I told Matthew about my warriors staying in the nearby city and the task they were carrying out. Knowing my sister, she wouldn't obey me if I requested her to leave this pack. She couldn't go home either, and danger was still lurking around her. Thus, I decided to entrust her safety to him, with a note that my men would come to rescue Amerie by any means necessary."Does she know?" Matthew's question came after I was telling him about this information.I nodded. "I would have been here sooner if I had no guarantee about her safety."He was silent, but I knew he understood the meaning be

MATTHEWMy first impression of Alpha Alaric after the brief conversation at the gala was that he wasn't easy to please. He might not look like that, approachable, and a bit talkative. However, his eyes showed differently. It radiated awareness and observation.It felt like I was being studied whenever our gazes met."Good Morning, Alpha Alaric." Mom was the first to reply to him, standing up and smiling. "Yes, it's clearly a beautiful morning. And I hope you had a good rest last night.""Of course. You've prepared rooms for us, so thank you.""You're welcome." Mom's smile grew wider before she motioned for him to sit, which he did immediately, followed by Amerie, who sat between us. "You seem in a good mood, Alpha," Mom said again to keep the conversation going."Is it obvious?" He chuckled. "I'm happy to finally meet my sister after a long time.""We met last month, Al." Amerie snapped, rolling her eyes.However, Alaric seemed not to be offended as he turned toward her and said, "You

AMERIE"Let's put him aside for a moment because what I want to discuss with you is about Sean and Miley."I raised my eyebrow, crossing my arms against my chest. "What's about them?"Alaric didn't answer right away and continued his observation until he decided that my bed was his seat. "I want to know your perspective about her.""Hm... She is good. She welcomed me on our first meeting and we became friends afterward." I said and continued, "Also, she encouraged me not to dishearten by my weakness."My brother's eyes sharpened as he snapped at me. "I told you not."I shrugged, trying to be cool of it. "I only told you what you wanted to know.""If no one accept you because of that, you still have your family.""I know. I know." Just that because I didn't want to drag this topic any longer.His gaze stayed at me a few more seconds before he let out a heavy sigh. "She's mated to a Gamma. Do you think she can handle that?" Fortunately, he understood and changed our topic back to the Ga

MILEY"He, what?"Did I hear him wrong? My mind spun, questioning if I had misheard or misunderstood what he had just said."Sending warriors to watch her."My jaw dropped open. Turned out it was true. Amerie's brother was watching her all this time.Sean seemed to understand my shock, so he explained more. "Amy has no wolf. Even though she learns martial arts, you know it's not enough as protection against werewolves. She loses for their strength, and the only way to ensure her safety is by sending guards to protect her.""Wow." It was my first response. I was at a loss for words to hear such overprotectiveness. Even if his explanation was understandable, it was still hard to believe that people like Amerie and her brother existed in this world. Perhaps it was because my family never did that to me. "Does Amy know?""Of course. Alaric won't do that stuff without her knowledge."I raised my eyebrow. "Did she allow that?" Knowing wasn't the same as allowing. Her brother might have sent

"Hm." He copied his sister, but it didn't take long as he continued. "I want banana pancake with chocolate syrup."I nodded in agreement. The choice wasn't bad, though."Cherry, are you okay if we have a banana pancake and chocolate syrup for breakfast?" I offered my daughter since she had yet to ma

FOUR YEARS LATERZURINThe sound of waves was entering my hearing, pulling me slowly from my sleep. But warmth in my arms and sparks traveling throughout my body lured me to return to the comfortable place. I wanted to suck it longer. As long as possible.However, my body seemed not in synchrony. It

"Zurin!"--"Your bonds are sealed, and now I announce both of you as mates, the Alpha and Luna of Wild Fire Pack. May Goddess bless you with goodness and protect your bonds from any threat." The elder finished giving the blessings, which were instantly welcomed by applauses. It was from our guests,

FOUR MONTHS LATERTHE LUNA CEREMONYCARLAI looked at the reflection in the giant mirror in front of me. It is literally giant since we have to glue it to the wardrobe door, so it also reflects our bedroom, where I found my mate standing far behind and observing me."Are you satisfied with the sight

"What about this? You keep the gift for now and give it to us at the Luna Ceremony or the closest event." Zurin suggested, and I bobbed my head immediately."Zurin is right. You can give it to us at the ceremony." I repeated as if confirming it was my final decision.Thankfully, she understood. Othe

CARLADays went by swiftly. We were moving on, and it was in a positive way because I saw our people helping each other, like cooking a lot of food and bringing it to barrack or camp to support warriors and to help the houses without parents, taking care of pups, and more. It made the gloomy days va