Chapter 10Cain POVLearning the name of my mate had been the only highlight of my day. I blocked off my love crazed wolf to help maintain control and not freak her out. Yet I managed to have her fall on her ass, scare the shit out of her, have a panic attack and pass out all in the neat little pocket of an hour.I have been doing splendidly. After she woke up we learned her name along with her adorable little theory about the pack. I lost control for a second and my wolf lashed out at her for mistaking us for a bear. A demonic one at that. Her mind was doing the best it could to fit the pieces together and she had no idea how accurate her little bear joke was.We were a pack of werewolves not bears, but the animal reference was spot-on. I loved how despite her being scared she burst out in anger and said what she had been keeping bottled up inside. Alec attempted to deter her cult assumptions but she did not look convinced.I did not blame her, we weren’t giving her any explanations.
Chapter 11 Hadley POV We are pulling up to one of the biggest houses I had ever seen. Was this the norm for these people? I hide my awe at the huge mansion as I head up the stairs and into the front door. Once inside it only grows. I cannot help my mouth hanging slightly agape at the sight of the impressive living area. There are no other people that I can see but the space is obviously meant to accommodate many. There are comfortable couches spread around with bookshelves lining the area, on the far corners I see a huge tv and coffee table in the middle. The area was surprisingly clean considering the size of the space and the large staircase tells me there is more to see on the upper floors. How many levels were there? I am lost in thought when a loud bang brings me back to reality. What am I doing? I should not be admiring any of this, I am leaving this place one way or the other. My heart is beating like a drum and I see a gorgeous girl heading straight for me. She forces a h
Chapter 12HadleyI am joining a cult. . .Food.That’s how they get you. I don’t know what it is, I don’t know who made it and I really don’t know who cleared my plate. I am slouched back in my seat, holding my stomach, my mouth is slightly open and I am catching my breath while looking at the surprisingly nice ceiling.“Are you okay?” Alec’s mocking tone came. “It was just so amazing.” I hear Alec snicker along with a few other people around us. Did I talk that loud? I think I feel a little hot.I might have felt self-conscience at the amount of food I scoffed down but then I saw Alec and pretty much every other person here eat three times the amount I did. I can’t remember the last time I had a proper meal like this. Probably before Jess… I sigh heavily as the sound of ringing brings me back to the present. I watch Cain get up and head out to take a call. Perfect ass.“Is this everyone living in town?”“No, many are working. We try to have a dinner like this once every week, it al
Chapter 13HadleyGetting to the room I lock the door behind me before stripping off my clothes. I head into the closet, and take out a loose fitted top that reaches just below my ass. I get comfortable under the covers, mulling over the day’s events.Avery’s open personality relaxed me into a false sense of security. I feel like there was a textbook that warned about ways in which people could manipulate you. I will not allow myself to get hurt again.I debated getting out of bed and just leaving right now. But I had no idea where I was, and my rash actions proved fruitless before. I’ll just sleep for tonight and insist on being taken into town tomorrow.…{Sound of warning}I shoot up from the bed and my eyes quickly adjust to my dark surroundings before I try and figure out where the call is coming from. I see a soft blue glow outside. Is this now a permanent thing that they do?The call of warning comes again and I can feel my body shaking, an involuntary response to a sound that
Chapter 14 Cain My little human came into the dining hall in a dress that showed off her figure perfectly while leaving enough for the imagination. My wolf stirred in my mind, wanting to claim her as ours in front of everyone, warding off any unwanted suitors. The dress reached mid-thigh showing off the very fucking sensual look of her bare legs and feet in only stockings. An image of her slowly taking off her clothes and walking over to me crosses my mind, my wolf nods furiously in agreement at the sight. She had her hair up showing off her bare shoulder and neck. The spot where my mark would someday be. My wolf’s mouth salivates at the sight of her. Being without a mate for so long had proved more difficult than I had originally thought. Most wolves find their mate within the first two years of their 18th birthday. I however have waited seven years. My wolf’s sanity weaning by a tether. Madness has consumed us during the heat of battle before. Alec has received many blows shield
Chapter 15HadleyIt’s strange how one’s fears always come true. He asked the question that has been replaying in my mind on an endless loop for the past three years. My heart had only just calmed when it started racing again.“Please just let me leave, you don’t need to see me again. I won’t tell anyone about your town. Please just let me leave.” I beg as my body begins to shake.“Sweety, we don’t want you to leave, please, calm down. Why don’t you take a bath and then when you are ready you can come and talk to us?” Avery speaks softly, still rubbing my back in comfort.I shake my head and move to get off the bed. I am about to fall to my knees in front of this man and beg if that means I can leave.“You helped save the life of one of my men. Whatever it is, we are thankful to you for helping us.” I stop in my tracks at Cain’s words.‘Thankful’, no one has ever been thankful before. They all hated me, said I was a freak, wanted to ‘use’ me for what I was worth. The thought of it alo
Chapter 16 Hadley Avery envelopes me in a hug. I feel overwhelming emotion running through me, but somehow the happiness overwhelms the need for tears to spill. Smiling would have been the way to go but my face rather resembles a deer in headlights. I don’t know what to say, my mind has always been a little overly busy, I can convince myself out of buying anything I actually need. But now it’s blank. Just nothing. I stare at Cain a good while too long and he smiles softly. “You once asked why I was healed, I told you earlier that I heal faster. That was not a lie, in fact, we all do. You have helped us twice now, you shared your secret with us and now I will tell you ours. Cain turns on his heel to leave my bedroom, he stands in the hall and folds his muscular arms over his chest. “Might want to grab something warm, we’ll be going outside.” I look to Avery and she gives a smile and nods at me before shooing everyone out, so I can grab something from the closet. I get dressed in t
Chapter 17 Hadley I look to Cain and realization hits me, the claw marks on him. He was attacked, but he is also a werewolf isn’t he? Why did they attack him? “Those were rogues, they are wolves, but they are not like us. Rogues do not have a pack. They do not listen to or follow any authority. They are banished from packs for crimes.” I look at him expectantly, waiting for further explanation. Entering the large house Cain ushers me to a couch and sits across from me. Avery sits beside me and Alec goes upstairs. I hope to find more to wear. “Wolves are pack animals, we are not meant to be alone. A pack is run by the strongest; Alpha, Beta, Delta and Head warrior. Every move and decision we make is for the protection and betterment of the pack.” I hear feet hitting the floor, I look to the stairs and see Alec making his way over to us. I think this is the first time I have heard any of them walking. Their steps are eerily quiet. Part of being a predator I suppose, the perfect hu