ログインStephanie's POV:
When I got outside the club, I hopped into a cab.
“Where to?” The driver asked.
“Anywhere, just get me out of here,” I replied, but he didn't budge.
“I will pay triple,” I said, and he put the key in the ignition, driving away from the club.
I would have told the driver to take me to my house, but it wasn't a good idea. These men knew my name, and it won't be a shock if they knew where I lived too, so going home wasn't a good idea.
I relaxed my head on the chair, but my thoughts were filled with the events of today. I couldn't help but wonder who those men were and why they were after me.
Did they think I was affiliated with that bastard who tried to rape me earlier? What the hell was going on in my life? Why was I suddenly having bad luck? First was my mother showing up yesterday after ten years of being away from me and telling me to move in with her in her new husband's house; second was that bastard trying to rape me; then these twins.
“Young lady, these cars have been following us since,” the driver’s words caught my attention.
“What?”
I turned immediately and saw two cars behind us. I gritted my teeth knowing it was them and they were catching up to us. It suddenly felt like the driver was driving slowly, and it made me impatient.
“Please step on the accelerator,” I cried.
“What kind of trouble have you gotten yourself into? You should get down before you get me killed,” he said, parking the car. He stepped out of the car, walked over to my side, opened the door, and dragged me outside.
“No, don't do this. Please,” I pleaded.
“My whole family is depending on me. I can't get myself killed. You can keep your money,” he said, entering his car and driving away.
“No!” I screamed.
I wanted to fall on the ground and weep, but I couldn't-not now. I had to save myself first. My heart pounded as I glanced behind me. The two cars were closing in fast. Panic surged through me like a tidal wave. Without thinking, I yanked off my heels and started running, barefoot and frantic, the sharp pavement biting into my feet. The freezing night did nothing to help as the icy breeze whipped against me.
A black SUV screeched infront of me , blocking my path. I turned around, only to see the two cars closing in behind me boxing me in like a trapped animal. I pivoted to my left, hoping to escape down another road, but another car skidded into place, cutting me off.
That was it. There was no way out. My chest heaved as I stood there, defeated, my hands on my hips, waiting for the worst to happen.
One of the car doors creaked open, and the twins from earlier stepped out, approaching me.
“Who the hell are you both, and what do you want with me?” I demanded, my voice trembling more than I'd like to admit.
“I think the question should be, ‘Who are we, and what do we want from you?” A deep, commanding voice cut in through the tension, like a knife, making me freeze. My head snapped toward the source. Three more emerged from the shadows, walking towards me with an unsettling calmness that made my stomach churn.
“I’m Tyler Salvador,” the man in the center said, his tone cold and authoritative. His presence alone sent a shiver down my spine.
“Nicholas, Alex Salvador,” the twins from introduced themselves in unison, their voices eerily similar.
“Aiden and Caden Salvador,” the other two added, their expressions unreadable.
Tyler stepped closer, his eyes locking onto mine. “We're your step brothers,” he said, his words Landing like a punch to my gut. “And we're here to take you home.
Stepbrothers? Home? The words ricocheted through my mind, hollow and meaningless.
Everything started clicking into place, the pieces fitting together in a way that made me feel sick. My mom, of course, this had her fingerprints all over it. I knew she had plenty of flaws, but sending these men- these strangers- to kidnap me? This was a new low, even for her.
Before I could say anything, Alex moved faster than I could react. He pressed a white handkerchief over my nose and mouth. The sharp sickly- sweet scent of chemicals hit me instantly. My instincts screamed at me to fight, to claw, to scream but my body betrayed me. My limbs felt heavy, my vision blurred, and the world started to tilt.
“Done. Now let's go back to Moonsdale,” Alex said flatly, his voice the last thing I heard before the darkness overwhelmed me.
Stephanie's POV:When I reached my room, I closed the door behind me, leaning against it as I pressed my hands to my chest, trying to calm the frantic rhythm of my heart. It was thumping so loudly that I half-expected someone outside the door to hear it. The sparks, I couldn’t stop thinking about the sparks I felt when Aiden touched me. That brief contact had sent a jolt through my entire body, leaving my skin tingling and my thoughts in disarray. The way he looked at me, his eyes soft yet intense, as if he was seeing me in a way he never had before, it was so foreign, so unexpected. And then there was his voice, calm and reassuring, void of the sharpness I had grown used to. That simple gesture, his hand on mine, had turned my world upside down.I took a deep breath, trying to steady myself. Part of me couldn’t help but wonder if I preferred the old Aiden—the one who was cold and distant, the one who barely acknowledged my presence unless he was criticizing me. Because now, this ne
Aiden's POV:The cool night air rushed past me as I sprinted through the woods in my wolf form. My paws pounded against the soft earth, the rhythmic thud blending with the symphony of the forest. The moon hung high above, its silvery glow spilling through the canopy of trees, illuminating my path. The scent of pine and damp soil filled my nostrils, grounding me in this moment of sheer freedom.I felt alive, unburdened by the weight of my responsibilities and the chaos that seemed to follow me. Out here, under the endless sky, I was just Zeke, a wolf reveling in the primal joy of the night.I leaped over fallen branches and weaved through trees, my muscles stretching and contracting with each movement. The forest was my sanctuary, and tonight, it felt like it was welcoming me home.The wind carried with it the rustle of leaves and the distant hoot of an owl. I tilted my head back, letting out a triumphant howl that echoed through the woods. It was a sound of release, of gratitude for t
Nicholas's POV:Pain. It was all I could feel, a searing, unrelenting agony that radiated through every inch of my body. My mind was drowning in it, and my wolf was suffering just as much. I could feel him weakening, his energy flickering like a dying flame. "Ziki, you have to wake up," I murmured hoarsely, my voice barely above a whisper as I tapped at the faint presence of my wolf. My eyes snapped open, and I was greeted by a suffocating darkness. The air felt heavy, stale, and damp, clinging to my skin like a second layer. My chest heaved as I panted for breath, the remnants of a nightmare still clawing at my mind. For a brief moment, I thought it was just that, a dream. But the throbbing ache in my head told me otherwise. Where was I? I tried to move, but the instant I strained against my restraints, a torturous pain shot through my body. It was as if fire was licking at my skin, while sharp, invisible blades tore into me. I screamed, the sound raw and guttural, echoing off
Stephanie's POV:I tossed and turned in my bed, frustration building with every passing second. Sleep was impossible. My eyes darted to the ceiling, tracing the faint patterns of shadows cast by the moonlight streaming through the curtains. My mind refused to quiet down, spinning relentlessly as thoughts of everything happening in the house filled my head.I mean, how could I sleep, given what was going on?Nicholas was missing.The realization hit me like a wave every time I thought about it. Nobody knew where he was or what had happened to him. According to Alex, Nicholas wouldn’t just disappear, not like this. Someone was behind his disappearance. Someone had taken him, and the uncertainty of who and why gnawed at me relentlessly.There was this tugging feeling in my chest, a weight I couldn’t ignore. My mind kept circling back to endless questions. Who would want to make him disappear? Why?First, it had been the rebels. Then the rogues. And now, this. Every time it felt like we
Stephanie's POV:My gaze locked onto Tyler's, then flicked to the bags he was clutching, and back to his face again.There was guilt and sadness in his eyes. It was as if he was carrying not only his luggage but an invisible burden that made his shoulders sag.Without uttering a single word, I stepped forward, yanked the bags from his grip, and stormed into the living room. The sound of the bags hitting the floor echoed as I dropped them in the center of the room. My eyes darted to Aiden and Alex, who stood frozen like statues, their expressions a strange mix of shock and unease. It was as though they’d just seen a ghost materialize in front of them.Alex was the first to snap out of it, his voice breaking the tension. "What are you doing?" he asked, his tone sharp but tinged with disbelief.I turned to face him, my hands trembling slightly, though I refused to let it show. "What am I doing? What are you doing?" My voice came out stronger than I expected. "You can exile him, banish
Alex's POV:We had already informed Tyler of our decision to exile him from the pack, an exile that would last forever. To my surprise, he didn’t argue or protest. He simply nodded, his face devoid of expression, as though he had already resigned himself to the punishment. His silence made it worse somehow, like he was carrying a heavy burden he had no fight left to resist.I paced back and forth in the living room, my footsteps echoing against the wooden floor. My chest felt tight, an uncomfortable pressure that I hadn’t been able to shake off all day. My wolf growled restlessly, agitated and uneasy, and pacing was the only thing keeping him from breaking free.“Alex, stop,” Aiden’s voice broke through the tense silence. He was seated on the couch, his arms crossed over his chest, watching me with a mix of irritation and concern. “You’re making me dizzy.”I sighed heavily, forcing myself to sit down on the couch across from him. My body stilled, but my mind was still racing a hundr