That night, the small, dark room was quiet and still. The only sound came from the faint hum of the air conditioning unit located on the floor above. The room was dimly lit by a sliver of light that peeked through the tiny slits between the blinds. The darkness seemed to engulf everything, making it difficult to see clearly.I was lying on the bed, still shackled and without any undergarments or pants. Dash had not even given me water or food, which made me feel extremely exhausted.He hadn’t returned to finish his assault, but I had a feeling that it wouldn’t be long before he did.I had visible bruises on my face and body from the beating Dash had given me. He used various objects to hit me, such as his belt, a wooden paddle, his hands, and even his boots, stomping them into my abdomen. It was evident that my face was black and blue, and my lips were split open and swollen. The whites of my eyes were bloodshot, causing my once ocean-colored eyes to appear crimson.As soon as the doo
As the tension in the air grew, both Dane and Dash’s bodies began to convulse and contort, muscles bulging and bones cracking. Their skin rippled and fur sprouted from every pore, covering them from head to toe in a thick coat of bristly hair. Their noses became snouts and their teeth sharpened into razor blade-like fangs. With a final guttural snarl, they stood before each other, ready for battle. The small shack was barely able to contain Dane and Dash’s massive frames that stood facing each other. Their eyes glowed with intense, ferocious energy as they began circling one another, their muscles rippling with anticipation. Kendra tried to pull me from the tiny building, but I refused. I had to make sure Dane was okay. I wasn’t sure what a small human could do in a battle between two large werewolves, but I was determined to be there to help if Dash decided to fight unfairly. He was a rogue and they couldn’t be trusted. I mean, he never could in the first place. “We should get o
I woke to the sound of birds chirping outside the window, with the warm sun peeking through the curtains. I stretched my arms above my head and felt the soft sheets against my skin. As I sat up, I realized that I was in Dane's bed and a smile spread across my face. It felt so right being there with him. Portland was a distant memory, and I couldn't care less about being there if Dane wasn't a part of it.It had been a few weeks since the night that Dash had attacked me, and Dane had been by my side every step of the way as I healed from the trauma. He had been my rock, my protector, and my confidant, and I had grown to love him more with each passing day. Today was a big day, the day that Dane would mark me as his mate in a ceremony that would bind us together for life. I couldn't wait to officially become a part of his pack and to spend the rest of my life by his side. All those thoughts that I didn’t deserve Dane because I was a measly human were just my anxiety playing with me. I
The celebration was still in full swing, but I was ready to leave. I wanted nothing but to be alone with Dane, my Alpha, my husband. I leaned closer to Dane, who was engrossed in conversation with a few alphas from nearby packs, and whispered in his ear so that only he could hear me. "Alpha, why don't we get out of here and have some fun, just the two of us," I whispered in a seductive tone. As soon as he heard those words, his body became tense, and he gave me a sideways glance with a smirk before turning his focus back to the men. "I'm sorry, gentlemen, but something has come up and there's an important matter that needs my attention." Dane nodded as he shook their hands, then placed his hand on the small of my back and guided me away. We left the noisy group and made our way into the wilderness, up a hill that gave us a view of the nearby lake. The spot was secluded and breathtaking. The calm waters of the lake were like a mirror, reflecting the stars above and creating a mesm
As I gazed at the night sky in McCall, my thoughts drifted back to my life in Mexico. It was just a year ago that I lived in constant fear and looked over my shoulder every moment of the day. My father, once the king of the cartel, lost his power due to his greed. He forced me to move here to hide until things settled down, but I knew deep down that one day, the consequences of his actions would catch up with him.I was raised on the border close to Juarez, where the surrounding people perceived me as a foreigner due to my blonde hair and blue eyes. They questioned whether I truly belonged to the Leon bloodline. It seems my father also harbored some resentment toward me for the same reason. Perhaps he also had doubts about my paternity.My name is Mia Leon, daughter of Felix Leon, a man feared by many. He had gained the nickname "life snatcher" due to his lack of compassion and unwillingness to show any sort of weakness, even towards his own family. He had even killed his own uncle ov
I looked between Kara and her father with my brows narrowed. "Death? By what?" I asked, feeling confused."Mia, there are some unexplainable things that go on around here." Mr. Black announced.Tell me about it.Kara always talked about the things on the full moon. However, it's unclear why they would target my father and want him dead. Although he was a complete asshole, death seemed extreme, but maybe in his line of work appropriate."So, explain," I replied."I'm not sure it's a good idea," Kara interrupted.It puzzled me as I stared at Kara for a moment before speaking. "Why are you hiding something from me? You know everything about me." I asked in disbelief.It hurt that she didn't think I could handle whatever they seemed to be hiding."Mia, I'm sure Kara has told you about the creatures of the night." He glanced at Kara, giving her a stern look as if he was telling her 'You should have kept your mouth shut' then looked back at me. "Well, they're not just stories," Mr. Black co
We drove for what seemed like an eternity. My heart was pounding in my chest, and I was certain he could hear it. The man blindfolded me and held me still in the backseat, while another man whom I couldn’t see was driving. They chatted and laughed as if they hadn’t just abducted a seventeen-year-old girl. To make matters worse, my father had given me away as if I were not a person, but merely an object. As the car abruptly stopped, it disrupted my thoughts. “We’re here,” the man said as he grabbed me by the wrists and pulled me out of the vehicle. “Hey! That hurts asshole!” I shouted. The man hit the back of my head with a slap. The force of it sent me reeling forward, my feet slipping on the loose gravel that covered the ground beneath me. I stumbled, my arms flailing wildly as I fought to maintain my balance, but it was no use. I fell forward, my hands scraping against the rough surface of the gravel as I tried desperately to stop myself. “You better watch your tongue girl,
As I walked towards the table, the man from the office kept a close eye on every movement of my hips. Once I reached the table, all the men stared at me, scanning me from head to toe. A bunch of perverts, if you ask me. They were gawking at me like I was their dessert, despite me being only seventeen years old. Well, only for a few more days, but still it was disgusting how they eyed me as if I was the next notch above their bedpost. “Champagne?” I asked, looking at the group. “Damn, I knew you were sexy, but not that sexy. My cock is so hard right now.” He stated. I was startled when the man struck Dash forcefully at the back of his head, causing him to nearly be thrown off his chair. “Don’t be a dickhead!” He then grabbed a glass from my tray. “Dane, stop being so polite. You’re the alpha, for Christ’s sake,” he said while rubbing the back of his head. “Alpha?” I asked curiously. “Shut up and go back to work,” Dash said as he was about to push me away. However, Dane interv