Later that night, I woke up with a start. I sat up on the futon Jo gave me to sleep for the night. Jo lay sprawled out on her bed and I think Matthew was snoring. It might have been Rabel but for some reason, I couldn't imagine Rabel snoring in her sleep. I got up and went to the bathroom. Splashing water on my face, I raised my mouth. I looked in the mirror above the washbasin and saw something blurry. I wondered what it was. I touched the mirror and suddenly, I was transported to a familiar place, the garden where I met the prince for the first time.He stood there, just staring at me. I didn't know what he expected from me, a hug? I've always felt like if I saw him once more, I would scold him for just appearing randomly but I couldn't do anything now. All I could do was stare at him. He's a handsome man and I was very lucky to score a mate like him but I couldn't do anything. Then, there is the thing with Jay. I didn't indulge him, I never did but when he forced himself on me, I d
For a long time, I've never really liked life. I tried to avoid a lot of things, like wolves, supernatural beings, or worse, my mate. The routine is straightforward: I get up in the morning, check on Alee and make her breakfast, take a bath, get ready for school, go to class, return, check on Alee once more, and then head off to my side job. Work can be chaotic at times, but it's easier if you're used to it. Since that day, my twin, Alee, and I have been living in this manner. We weren't part of a pack, but we also weren't rogues. Although I can now realize how unrealistic that was, my parents wanted us to live like a normal family.My favorite memory is of the times spent with my folks. Prior to my twin, Alee, I was the first child my mother had. Our names weren't picked at random. I was given the name Minty as soon as my mother gave birth. At the time, they believed she was expecting a single child. I entered the world during the height of the full moon. The moon shone down on the la
Dean's eyes were focused on the computer screen, but I could tell that he was acting like he didn't notice Jacob and Sarina fighting behind the computer, as is customary for him. Elias was nowhere to be seen when I searched the area for him, which could only mean one thing.“Nice of you to join us, Azalea," he remarked behind me.I spun around to see him leaning against the wall with one knee crossed over the other, fiddling with a knife. I affirmed, "Boss, I'm not late."“Well, I see now. But you took your time to get here, my friend, and I've been waiting for you”, he added, pointing the knife at me."Sorry, boss. I had to eat dinner and make the perilous walk home. I apologize for not arriving on time.” I spoke, partially trying to control my sarcasm but still coming off as snarky."Nice try, Azalea." He rolled the knife around his pinkie and asked, "Are you being considerate or just plain sarcastic?""I'm serious, boss," I said."Hmm, let's see. For the time being, I would like yo
I was expecting to see guards when I got to the location, which is behind the building that leads to the garden entry, as Anonymous had mentioned, but I didn't. It was entirely empty. I looked up, then shrugged. I only need to find the prince, I thought, but I felt strange. I paused and tried to understand my feelings, but I couldn't. It felt like an elderly woman was stirring a cauldron filled to the brim with purple liquid in my gut. It made me feel as though something bad was about to happen. I knew my gut never lied, so I couldn't back out at this point. If I noticed any indication of danger, I would teleport with it without Dean's help.I carried out the instructions that Anonymous gave us. Unbelievably, the prince was sitting by a pool and gazing at the tranquil water. Bingo! I exclaimed. This is too simple, but the prince stirred and took a whiff of the air before I could reveal myself. I had disguised my scent before I went after him as usual, so he wouldn't be able to smell me
School was dull as usual. While fiddling with my notebook in AP biology, I was staring at the window a few seats away. I didn't think anyone would mind talking to me or trying to strike up a conversation, but I was wrong. A new guy was looking down at me with a smile when I tuned back in to my surroundings. His presence was glaringly obvious when I felt someone tower over me. He scowled when I raised an eyebrow. I wondered if there was something I was supposed to do.My book bag was on the seat next to me when he pointed there, so I removed it to make room for him. He sat down and gave his surroundings a thorough sniff. I felt a tiny shudder run down my spine. I realized he was a werewolf but wondered why he was taking such a long whiff of his surroundings. I could only think of one possible explanation, but I knew it couldn't be the case. When he turned to face me and I felt my form stiffen, he had this satisfied smirk on his face. He uttered the one thing I hated, after hearing it fr
I got ready to teleport back to the garden by getting dressed in what I had, which consisted of my black tunic, my hoody, my combat boots, and a black elastic shirt with a turtleneck. I don't have any knowledge regarding the prince's whereabouts, but I could apply what I've learned in the past. He would be in the same spot in the palace gardens by this time, unarmed. As usual, I disguised my scent before teleporting to his garden. I felt anticipation building in my gut, but I resisted it and concentrated on the task at hand.“I knew you would come back.” I heard a voice.I squealed and spun around, only to see the prince standing there in just a pair of shorts. I couldn't take my eyes off of him, even though shifting without being aware of it is crucial for the full moon if it seizes control. He has the six packs, lean physique, and strong legs that I have overheard girls raving about at school. Even after I've been marveling at his body, I keep coming back to his attractive face becau
As I got home, I set my bag down on the bed and sat in the chair next to it, my mind racing. I was so distracted that I didn't hear the growl until it was almost in my ears. I jolted and turned to cast the magic spell I had in mind, but instead I found myself staring at my dejected sister. Her eyes were shining, making them appear more yellow-orange, yet her slouching on the floor did not convey the feelings in her eyes. Her expression was ferocious, as if she wanted to murder me for some reason. No matter how much I stayed away from her, she continued to sniff the air around me. I wondered if she had intended to kill me after noticing that I hadn't slept here the previous night.My back smacked the wall, yet I still felt like backing up some more. For the time being, Alee seemed like a predator, and I felt like prey. She sat there for a long time, her eyes glistening as she gazed at me. Her eyes eventually stopped blazing, and she sagged to the ground. I wanted to assist her, but I wa
Albert's POV Albert paced his room. When he was with Minty, he had tried connecting his brain with hers, exactly what a possessive fae would do, but it hadn't worked. He wanted full control of his mate's mind. It's not that he wanted to control her, but it drove him crazy not knowing where his mate was. He felt like he had thrown his mate to the wild animals to devour.Why was she stubborn?All he saw when he tried to probe her mind a little was that she was still a high school student and that she had a boyfriend. Who is Mason? he thought to himself. He didn't know which high school she attended, and this drove him to pull his hair.He sat on the couch opposite his bedroom window and bit his fingers as he stared at the elaborate curtain his mother had put up only for his window. He remembered what happened. She had shifted in front of him. For her to have shifted, it meant that her wolf accepted him. He had heard about werewolves that don't shift until they find their mate. He had a