TESSA"Do you feel that the enemy is close?" Dante asked again. I just found out about this ability three years ago in case you were curious. The ability that allows me to sense when an enemy or danger is near and disaster is looming. Frederick feels like an enemy to me now, so I just nodded my head."Don't worry, Nika. As long as I'm by your side, no one will be able to touch or even hurt you." My brother assured me as he gently held my hand.His words soothe my racing heart and bring me a sense of relief.“Now can we proceed to say hello to the other guests? They've probably been wondering where we are and why we suddenly vanished," Dante asked when my worries subsided a bit and I started to feel relaxed. "Sure. We really shouldn't keep hiding from the guests for too long." I responded.As we stepped back into the main hall, the first dance session was already in full swing, and the space was filled with guests spinning around with their partners."May I have this dance?" Dante kne
FREDERICK'Nyx, calm down. We can't tear them into pieces and set this place and everyone in it on mess.' I tried to soothe my wolf, who was already filled with rage.When those guards hauled me off and shoved me into this cell last night, my wolf was ready to break free and rip them to shreds. Hell, who do they think they are treating the mighty Alpha of the Ashwood Pack this way? But I managed to stop Nyx from taking control and causing a commotion. If my wolf took over, he would rip everyone in sight apart. I really wasn't feeling up for a bloodbath.'That moment will come, but not right now. For now, my focus is to win Tessa back.'The guard who brought me here returned, and he stopped right in front of my cell. "We will let you go as per Alpha Dante's order today." He said.My lips twitched as I tried not to curse. In the blink of an eye, I was on my feet, grabbing him by the neck and holding him tight. I could feel him tremble, my hold almost crushing his bones."How dare he? Ho
TESSAThere were five people in the room but my eyes were instinctively drawn to Frederick. I could see the unmistakable anger in those stormy gray irises, but the moment our eyes locked, his gaze unexpectedly.... softened.I decided to tune out everyone else and said to him, "You're free now. But keep in mind, this is all because of the generosity of my brother, Alpha Dante. If not, you'd remain a prisoner in our pack for all time."Frederick maintained eye contact, his voice calm and gentle as he said to me. "Tessa, didn't I say that you shouldn't call him like that? He'll never be your brother." Frederick gestured at Atlas, "That's your only brother."I just shot a quick look at Atlas before turning my attention back to Frederick, unbothered by what he said. “You know what? Sometimes, family isn't just about blood ties. What’s the use of blood ties if you’re going to treat your sibling so horribly?"I caught Bridget flinching out of the corner of my eye and Atlas let out a low gr
TESSA"You have loved him since you were twelve," Gabriel said, causing me to stop in my tracks."And?"I really don't get why it's such a big deal for them now. None of them acknowledged how I felt at that time. They just made fun of me when they found out that a stuttering girl like me had a crush on the future Alpha of our pack. They mocked and ridiculed me, claiming that Alpha Frederick would never love me back."There's no way your feeling is just vanish. You're just being in denial, Tessa."His words ignited my fury. I don't like how he talked as if he understood myself better than I do. In that way, Gabriel believed I was still the same person I once was, but the truth is I had long killed that girl."I've moved on from who I used to be, Gabe. That girl is in the past, and I'm not looking back." I told him firmly.Gabriel looked at me intensely, as if he had discovered something extraordinary within me. He seems really out of it; I'm not even sure he caught what I just said."Te
TESSAI was blinded by my anger and couldn't think straight. I lunged at Odette, unable to hold myself back. The pain in my heart left me unable to think of anything but her betrayal several years ago.“You bitch! What the hell are you doing to me?" She yelled, trying to push me away. “You have no idea how much I trust you. But you've betrayed me. You leaked my secret as if it meant nothing."Odette took hold of both my hands. For a moment, her eyes spark with surprise, and the expression on her face suggests she can't quite believe that I just raised my hand to strike her. Then, she erupted into hearty laughter."Do you honestly believe I would genuinely want to be friends with someone like you, weakling?" She clenched her jaw "Your own family doesn't want to be near you, so why should I?"Just like any daughter of the high-ranked family in the pack, Odette is accustomed to rigorous training. Her skills and energy surpass mine, making it effortless for her to gain the upper hand by
TESSA"Yes? What do you want to talk about?" I asked. I could feel my heart racing with nerves, but I did my best to mask it behind a calm and composed exterior."Alpha Frederick told me something so absurd that I thought it couldn't be true, and I just remember that since you've been around, I haven't learned about where you come from at all," Dante responded. I'm not surprised since I figured Frederick must have mentioned my past to him."He said that you were his mate and he’s going to take you back to his pack." Dante continued.That's when my eyes opened wide in surprise. I thought Frederick would say that I was his slave, his prisoner, or something like that, I never expected him to tell Dante that I was his mate.I had rejected him and we no longer have a bond. The fact that we were destined mates was also useless since he would never accept me anyway."Is that true, Nika?""Of course not!" I couldn't help but raise my voice even though I was taken aback. "I'm not his mate. H-h
TESSAMy wolf's words prompted me to cast a cautious look around, but I couldn't grasp what she was hinting at; all I could see were the trees and our pack members nearby. It honestly drives me crazy that I can't see what Aurora sees.'We should tell Dante right now.' I suggested.'Yes.'Dante and Adrian were already gone the moment I came to my senses. I took a step forward to follow him. But just one step, my hand went to my temple, a wave of dizziness, unlike anything I had ever felt before hit me all at once. My body suddenly felt weak, and it was like all my energy just vanished in an instant."Princess Nika!" I heard one of the pack members' voices before my vision faded to black and I lost consciousness.*****I’m not sure how long I was out, but when I finally opened my eyes, I found myself in my bedroom. The first thing I noticed was Mila standing beside my bed and Dante who was pacing back and forth. He hurried over as he noticed me regained my consciousness, taking my hand
FREDERICK"Cum in me, Frederick," Odette whispered amidst our moans and the intimate sounds of our sex that filled the bedroom. I thrust deeper into her, chasing the climax that felt so close.I had my eyes shut. One of my hands holds onto her small waist firmly while the other is tangled deeply in the roots of her hair. “Fuck. Your pussy gripped my cock so tight..."A soft, sultry moan slipped from her lips. "Ah... do you like it?" Odette's voice was so melodious that it stirred a deeper lust within me. "Fill me with your cum until I'm carrying your baby, Alpha..."I clenched my teeth as the long-awaited climax finally arrived. But before I can release my seeds in her womb, I pull out of Odette at the last moment and end up cuming all over her back. We both collapsed onto the bed. Sweat ran down my temple while I noticed her legs still tremble with pleasure.I took a moment to lie down and catch my breath before getting up and heading to the bathroom. Fifteen minutes later, I em
TESSADante was swift, but Frederick was swifter. The black wolf caught sight of my brother just in time, a flicker of malice shining in his twilight irises. With effortless ease, he blocked Dante and turned things around, sending my brother crashing to the floor."Dante! No!" A scream burst out of me. My heart shattered at the sight when Dante's wolf hitting the unforgiving floor. As if things couldn't get any worse, Frederick's wolf bites down on Dante's neck, erupting a wail of agony from my brother."Anyone, please! Please stop them!" I shout at the spectators, trying to grab their attention. But all of them were too absorbed in the fight between the two alphas.They got to their feet swiftly, both Alphas faced one another. The atmosphere crackled with tension, prompting everyone to maintain a safe distance.Most of them even had already left the hall. This means that nothing will stop both Alphas from annihilating one another. Dante and Frederick stepped back cautiously, thei
TESSAOdette dragged me into a seat before I had a chance to object. Now I have to sit at the same table with her and Bridget, along with some women I didn't recognize. “Hey everyone, I’d like you all to meet Tessa. She used to be part of my mate's pack, but then she left for the Stormhowl pack." Odette introduced me to them. "I don't even know why she has to leave our pack without informing any of us first."The way she introduced me was as if I was a traitor who left the Ashwood Pack, not someone who'd been deeply hurt by the Alpha until I found no comfort in that pack anymore."Do you really want to make a scene right now?" I asked in a lower tone, my teeth clenched tight, pulling my hand from Odette's grasp."What? No no! I know you're new to events like this, so i wanted to take a moment to introduce you to these Lunas." Odette responded, making sure to wear those pained expressions on her face. A few of the Lunas began to whisper, and I caught them saying how rude I was toward
TESSAAs I turned around, I saw Frederick standing there. With his hand in his trouser pocket and a calm step, he walked over, removing the gap between us. "Did you know that woman is going to be Alpha Hunter's future wife and Luna?" He asked. Frederick directed his gaze to where Alpha Hunter and the woman had vanished before turning back to me. 'Oh. So it's that woman is Alpha Hunter's mate?'No wonder she looked a bit upset when she saw me with Alpha Hunter alone.I felt a wave of guilt washed over me. I really shouldn't have accepted Alpha Hunter's invitation to walk around the mansion. Damn Tessa, you just hurt someone's feelings. "Of course I know," I responded right away. Frederick shot me a mocking smirk. "Yet you still decided to be alone with him-" "It's not like what you think. He only wanted to give me a tour of his mansion, nothing else." I made my case.We kind of mention this mate thing, but honestly, I get that it's just casual conversation and he's not serious. A
TESSATheir eyes are on me, so sharp that I can feel them cutting through me, and I know I'd be bleeding all over if it were a blade. I ignored Frederick and his gang's piercing stare and walked into the room, resting my hand on Dante's arm. I don't know if I'm hallucinating or not, but the moment we stepped in, the entire hall fell into a deadly silence. 'Look, everyone is admiring you, brother.' I said to Dante via the pack link we shared. The link that formed when Alpha Rowan claimed me into his pack four years ago. 'Can’t you see that they all watching you and not me?' Dante replied.What? It's not true. Without a doubt, everyone was looking at my brother. Dante is stepping into his role as Alpha this year and it's also his first Blue Moon Ball. They all definitely be wondering and curious about the new Alpha of Stormhowl Pack."Nika!"A smile spread across my face as I saw Alpha Hunter approaching us. He looks charming in his navy tuxedo. Knowing that he's excited to have u
FREDERICKThe night of the Blue Moon Ball is here. What annoys me is that the event is happening at that dick’s Pack, Hunter Grey. If I weren't the Alpha of one of the most influential packs and didn't have a responsibility to be present, I would have chosen not to attend."I'm ready," Odette said. I watch as she step out of the fitting room and stop in front of me. The emerald dress clung to her hourglass figure flawlessly, matching the hue of her eyes. The color complements her dark mahogany locks and pearly white skin, elevating her already striking beauty. As I rose from my seat, I felt fondness filled my heart and a pulse that stirred within me. I drew her body closer, my hand resting on her ass."You're irresistible."Odette let out a sultry laugh, "Can't wait? We've got twenty minutes to go. What do you think about a quickie here..."She bites her plump, sexy lips as she glides her fingers across my chest, pausing at my tuxedo button. A sly smirk formed on her lips when she
TESSAThe Stormhowl Pack"Nika, I'm talking to you," Dante's voice snapped me back to reality. I blinked and turned to him quickly. "Sorry. What did you say?"It's been tough for me to focus; no matter where I am, my mind always wanders off. And it mostly wandered back to my old damn pack and the man who lead it. It's been four days since we left Ashwood Pack, yet I still feel annoyed every time I recall when I was there, especially what happened the last day before we departed from that place.Dante let out a sigh, "I reminded you about the Blue Moon Ball happening tomorrow night. Dad wants you to join me.""Oh... Dad already mentioned it to me yesterday." I couldn't mask the lack of enthusiasm in my voice. This ball is going to be an event where they look for potential mates. That was the primary reason most people attended this ball.I just don't see the reason for me to come since finding a mate isn't going to be my goal either.I knew wouldn't be able to find my mate. Well, I'v
TESSA"You're Alfred's youngest daughter who escaped from this pack four years ago," Irene said, her tone calm. She doesn't judge me like other people usually do and It had me nodding right away. Then she glanced at my elbow and said "Your elbow is bleeding. Come on, let me take you to the mansion so I can help you take care of it."When I looked at my elbow, I noticed my skin was scratched. I overlooked the pain because of panic. Before I had a chance to say no, the old lady was tugging me to follow her. She took me to the Alpha family's mansion, to the far right of the building where her room was located.Irene invited me to sit on the couch as soon as I walked into her room. She grabbed the medicine box and placed it on the table. As I opened it, I noticed she pulled out a wound care medicine."What are you doing wandering through the woods at this time?" "I'm heading to my grandma's cottage." She looked at me and asked, "Mauri?"I nodded. It's surprising to find out that she kn
TESSA"We're heading back to the Stormhowl Pack today," Dante said once we wrapped up our breakfast. "Really? Finally!"I'm so relieved that we're finally heading back home and leaving this place behind. So, I won't have to see Frederick or his other friends again.But that also means I’ll be apart from my grandma once more. We haven't even had a chance to hang out, and now I have to leave again? When did we even get to meet again?"Nika, are you feeling down? Why is that?""Oh, no I don't..." I said. Working on getting a smile together. “Is there someone from this pack that you really miss? If that's the case, I can give you some time to meet with whoever it is and say your goodbyes."Dante's words truly caught me off guard. “Really?” At first, I figured he would just whisk me away, given how repulsed he seemed already and his eagerness to get out of there right away. I never thought Dante would give me a chance to be with my grandma. "Yes. Just let me know who that person is.
FREDERICKA moment of silence hung in the air before Tessa finally spoke. "I want my brother Dante to be released from prison." I stood there, lost for words, staring at her. I offered her the opportunity to request anything at all, but this is what she chose to ask for.Why Dante? I just couldn't figure out why Tessa wanted it. He could remain in prison indefinitely and it wouldn't affect her at all because I would reclaim her from the Stormhowl pack soon. "Think it through. Why would you want Dante to be released when you could ask for anything from me and I'd make it happen for you?" “But I don’t want anything from you. I just want my brother. Is that too much to ask?" Tessa asked, her eyes still blazing with remaining anger.The red marks that stain her cheeks bother me. And I hate how she chose to just remain silent and appear guilty in front of everyone when she could have easily said that Odette was attacking her too. Her reluctance to stand up for herself, particularly in