Adam"Alyssa," I call, knocking on her bedroom door. There's no answer. I open the door and step inside looking for her. Her scent is weak, which tells me she hasn't been here in a while. I go downstairs to check the kitchen and I find Alice sitting at the table eating lunch alone."Alice," I say walking closer to her."Hi Adam," she says smiling warmly."Is Alyssa home?" I ask worried."No, she left earlier today saying she needs some fresh air," she sighs shaking her head sadly."Do you know where she went?""Yeah," she nods. "I think she was heading outside.""Thanks, Alice."I step outside trying to follow her scent. It leads me to the woods. But there's another scent. A male's scent. I recognize the scent as someone from the Moon Creek pack. Something must have happened to her. My heart drops as bad thoughts start going through my mind. What if she had gotten attacked again or worse? I run quickly towards the pack house and burst inside."What's wrong?" mother asks running up beh
Alyssa"Get me out of here," I shout, hitting the door with my hands. "Open up! Please just fucking open the damn door!"How could this happen to me? How did he find me? Why would they hurt me? I thought I was safe here. I didn't think anyone knew who I really am."Please…" I beg."Calm down, little one," Tobias says as he opens the door. His eyes glow red when he looks at me. Why are you fighting it? you're home now. Adam doesn't love you and he never did. You belong with me and the Moon Creek pack now.My heart sinks hearing him say those words. Tears fill my eyes, and I sob uncontrollably falling to the floor crying. Tobias picks me up cradling me in his arms. I push him away and try to run past him."No," he scolds. "Not until you calm yourself.""Why do you want me so much? What does it matter what happens to me?" I cry.Tobias turns around walking towards the bedroom. He sits down on the bed next to me."Because you are mine and always have been since the moment I laid eyes upon
AdamMy beta and other members have gathered at the pack house to help me find Alyssa. We've scoured all the surrounding areas, but no sign of her has turned up. Our search has taken longer than expected, which worries me."I still believe she ran off on purpose," Marcus tells me worried."No way. She wouldn't do that. I think she was kidnapped by the Moon Creek pack," I say.Marcus frowns. "They'd kill her if they got their hands on her. Do you honestly think she could survive that?""We have to keep searching," I insist. "If we don't find her soon, things are going to start getting ugly.""Do you think she's dead?" Darius asks. "There hasn't been any trace of her anywhere.""No, I don't believe that either," I answer. "I can feel it in me she's still alive. She's too valuable for them to kill her. Besides, they couldn't hide her scent from our noses."Darius nods looking relieved. "Well, we should split up then to cover more ground.""Good idea," I reply."Let's just hope this isn't
Alyssa Tobias is such a jerk. He wouldn't dare touch me. I mean, look how much pain he's caused me already. My body aches constantly. And I feel like crap all day long. I haven't eaten since yesterday and am starving. I wish I had more energy, though. I'd never accept him as my mate. He repulses me. Why couldn't I have met someone nice instead? Someone who cared about me and didn't use me for his gain. I close my eyes and picture the man I love. His strong jawline, those piercing blue-green eyes, and his shiny hair. I never realized how much I care for Adam. It was always easy to pretend that he wasn't important to me. But now that I don't have him anymore… I miss him terribly. The thought of losing him forever causes tears to well up inside me. Tears I refuse to shed. I may hurt physically, but emotionally I'm stronger than ever. I won't cry. "Hello again, little one," Tobias says as he pushes the door open. I stare straight ahead. "Go away." "If you continue to ignore me, I'll g
Alyssa As we continue to discuss our plans, I can't help but feel a sense of exhaustion wash over me. The past few days have been a blur of danger and fear, and all I want is to find some sense of normalcy again. Adam must sense my fatigue because he wraps an arm around me and kisses the top of my head. "We'll be okay, Alyssa. We'll get through this together." I nod, grateful for his words and for his presence. Adam has always been my rock, and I know I can count on him to keep me safe and support me through anything. As we finalize our plans, I can't help but feel a sense of trepidation. The Moon Creek pack is not to be underestimated, and I know they'll stop at nothing to find us. But we have to try. We have to find a way to escape and get to safety. With a deep breath, I steel myself for what lies ahead. I know it won't be easy, but I also know that with Adam by my side, we can overcome anything. Together, we'll find a way to make it through this. We set out under the cover of
Alyssa The beast within me stirs, restless, testing the fragile barrier of my humanity. Its presence has been growing by the day, seeping into my consciousness in flickers and dreams. I wake with the musky scent of the forest in my nose, the metallic tang of blood on my tongue. The elders have warned me to gain control. If I cannot rein in this power, it will consume me whole. But how can I leash something I do not understand? I am walking a knife's edge in the dark, claws grasping for purchase, waiting for the fall. Dawn breaks cold and sharp over the compound, bathing weathered cabins in a glow of gold. I fold my arms across my chest as I step outside, breath frosting the air. The pack is already awake and active, voices rough with laughter and life. My heart swells at the sound of them - my unlikely family. I do not know what I would become without their guidance to ground me. A familiar figure separates from the crowd and lopes towards me, raven hair falling carelessly over hi
Alyssa The scent of blood tinges the air, a herald of the battle yet to come. The Morrows have harried our borders for weeks, seeking weakness in endless skirmishes and raids. Their tyrant Alpha lusts to conquer our lands, believing them his by right. For years we have held the mongrels at bay, defending what is ours through tooth and claw. But since the death of our Alpha, Trey, their attacks have grown bolder. They think us vulnerable without his guiding hand. Today they come not to raid but to overwhelm us through force of numbers, to end this feud once and for all. Adam leads us now, named successor by his father's dying breath - but to the Morrows he is young, untested and ripe for the breaking. They shall soon learn their mistake. Howls of warning cut through the night as scouts burst into the hall, eyes blown wide in apprehension. "The Morrows descend upon us in force, Alpha! They mean to end this with a single stroke!" Adam blanches at the pronouncement yet steels himself
AdamThe words sting as sharply as fists flying. Alyssa's face twists in anger, eyes flashing with hurt. Our arguments always escalate so quickly these days, like sparks catching faster than either of us can douse the flames."Why won't you trust me?" she demands. I clench my jaw, unwilling to give voice to my fears. Though I've tried my best to cage them, doubts still gnaw at my insides - doubts Alyssa's continued secrecy only feeds."You know nothing of what I feel," I reply sharply, hating the edge in my voice but unable to soften its sting. Alyssa flinches as though struck, tears springing to her eyes. The sight twists inside me yet my stubborn pride will not yield, lashing out to drive her further away."I love you," she whispers. The three words hold such power over me, able to calm me with a single breath yet today they only fan the flames higher. My blood boils, spurred on by the painful realization that whatever affection she harbors no longer burns as fiercely within her."D