Sarah“You are stunning,” Lucas says, as we wake up the next morning.His brilliant eyes captivate mine and I never want to look away. I want to stay in his arms forever.“And you are gorgeous,” I tell him. “I’m so lucky to have you. We’re so lucky to have this. It’s worth every bit of work we’ve put in so far and even… it’s worth the pain as long as we end up together in the end. I would do anything to be with you.”The words ring true and it amazes me how much I mean them, how deeply they resonate within my soul.Being with Lucas has been amazing in many ways. It’s also been heartbreaking at times. There were times when I was distraught over the fact that he was my mate.We made it out of that though. And though we still have our issues and things aren’t completely fixed yet, I’m seeing how wonderful things can be. I’m falling even more in love with him again.“I’m so grateful for you,” he says, nuzzling me. “I’m so glad you’re going on this lifelong journey with me. And I k
LucasI’m a little worried about stopping in to see the fairies. Not because I think it’s a bad idea, but because I suspect our pack wouldn’t agree with it. Still, it is nice to be back again. I’ve missed them all and it does feel like a place where we belong, despite how strange that is.The fairies look weary as we join them. They flutter to us but with much less enthusiasm than before. They’re all disheartened and I’m nervous about hearing whatever they have to share with us.“We haven’t seen you in a while,” the leader, Penelope says as she confronts us. She’s the most angelic looking fairy with gold wings, purple eyes, and silver hair. She glows as she flies and clearly has the most abundance of magic. Though she’s smaller, I feel inferior in front of her.“We’ve come across some problems with our pack,” Sarah explains. “Two of our members have gone missing. One was found in the woods but… she was found dead. Whoever took her killed her in a horrific manner.”“I’m so sorry
SarahAfter locking ourselves in our office together, me and Lucas have come up with a plan. Neither of us like it though. And I want to find any other option.I can’t. As leaders of the pack, we must do unpleasant things like this. We must take risks. We can’t expect anyone else to do it for us if we won’t.Before we announce it though, we spend a little time with Fergus. We play with him, cuddle him, and read him stories while feeding him his favorite snacks. His sweet, baby face is imprinted in my mind. I’ll carry him with me no matter where I go.Even once he’s sleeping, we hold him for a little longer. We hesitate more than we should. Until finally, we force ourselves out of the door to rejoin our pack.As we stand in front of them all, curious faces look to us for guidance. There’s so much hurt, fear, and uncertainty in their eyes. Everyone is terrified and unsettled. We have to make this right.“As you all know, we’re mourning another loss today,” I say, standing in fron
SarahLucas and I keep running after our adventure by the waterfall. We’re both tired, but we push ourselves to get their faster. We both feel a little guilty about the break, so we’re determined to make up for the time we lost.However, it’s not like we left super early in the day. And eventually we have to stop. We make camp for the night and I watch him from across the light of the fire. He’s so handsome that I just want to be with him always. I want a break from the craziness so we can just enjoy each other.“I love you,” I say, as cuddle each other close that night.“I love you too,” he whispers. And I can tell he means each word. Our bond is strengthened once again.We shift into our wolf forms so we don’t need a blanket, then curl up together. I bury my head into the warm fur of his neck. With him I feel happy, safe, and totally in love. Despite the circumstances we find ourselves in, I’m content as we drift off to sleep.My bladder isn’t what it used to be like though n
SarahWhen I awaken, my head is pounding. My body feels weak and shaky. Everything hurts, as if someone punched me relentlessly. Though I don’t remember getting in a fight with anyone recently.Something is wrong. Even before I’m clearly aware of what that is, I know something is wrong. I know it’s vital that I get out of this situation.Then, the world that was once hazy becomes clearer. Shapes snap into their true form and I’m able to make sense of things a little easier.I’m in a silver cage with only grass to act as the floor. There are no accommodations for me in here which leads me to believe that I won’t be kept in here for long.So, what are they planning on doing with me? I think back to Abigail and Levi. Whatever they intend to do, it won’t be good. I need to stop this.“The Alpha, huh?” A man with dark hair walks up to me, his red eyes glowing with excitement. His shark features make him look inhumane. Paired with his face tattoos, he looks intimidating. I’ve never
AdrianaMy home is the most magical out of everyone else’s in the group. I stretch in my satin sheets that are fitted over my gold bed and I look around at the riches that are continuously brought to me.The finest foods and drinks it upon ornate tables. My favorite paintings hang on royal purple walls. A gold, full length mirror is perfect for showing off the wide array of clothes that were tailor made for me. And the white and gold furniture makes me feel like one of those queens I’ve read about in the vast book collection I have.So, I feel bad for complaining. I never do out loud. I don’t want to sound ungrateful. In my mind though, I’m screaming from boredom.I haven’t been allowed to leave my gold cage for a week. I’ve been banished to my room, though I haven’t done anything wrong. I paint, play my harp, read, write.Yet I miss the sunlight on my skin. I miss the feel of the grass beneath my bare feet. I miss the quiet of the woods, the gentle sounds of nature around me.
SarahI couldn’t be more confused by the girl standing in front of me, and she looks confused as well which makes everything even more confusing.This girl is different than the others. She’s dressed differently, but it goes deeper than that. She radiates a sort of innocence and naivety. She doesn’t seem as tainted as the rest of them.She has to be though. She’s part of this horrible cult. I remind myself that they killed other wolves. They’re all evil. I can’t let her appearance fool me.“You can’t mean that,” the girl says, her already pale face growing even whiter at his words. “You can’t sacrifice her. She’s… she’s a person. We never sacrifice living things.”I’m shocked at this. How can this girl be so clueless? Does she truly believe what she says? Or is this all so twisted act?“I understand why this is shocking,” Kayden says patiently. “But she’s not just a normal human. She’s the Alpha of a wolf pack. She’s far more powerful than she looks, and when we sacrifice her,
SarahI look around at the carnage and realize the true extent of the slaughter we just unleashed upon them. All around us, the dead lie at our feet. Honestly, I blacked out through most of it. I just kept thinking of Lucas and Fergus. Needing to keep our family safe and get better to them fueled me. Now that I’m out of acute danger, I’m exhausted.Though as I look at Adriana, I wonder if the danger is truly over. Her eyes are red and dark tears drip from them. She looks around at the carnage and I can tell her heart is breaking.She steps towards me. Everyone is too afraid to go close to her. She’s vulnerable. I suspect that after this display of power, she’s weak.I could maybe kill her in this moment. I truly suspect I could. And if I did, I might be able to ensure safety for my family and my pack. Her brother is already dead. She seems like the next biggest threat.“Please,” she says, looking at me with those pleading eyes. “Stop. Just stop.”I share a look with Lucas. He