Nick's POV
I was running ahead of the other warriors in the woods after Simeon sent me a message that a rogue spy was lurking around the pack. We decided to give it a chase.
Rogues are werewolves that ran away from their packs for one reason or the other to live on their own in the wild. They can be very wild and uncultured, and as such considered very dangerous.
Two things the moonlight pack can't stand are rogues and witches.
We most times capture rogues and keep them in our reformatory for them to be reformed and be readapted into the pack system. On very rare occasions do we kill them, unless they force our hands.
My hatred for those wild untamed beasts is beyond words, especially been that rogues were responsible for the death of my grandmother who was the only family member that treated me nicely.
I could still remember vividly how she was killed, I was only twelve years, yet to be able to shift as a wolf. grandma had sent Simeon and me on an errand, and when we got back, we saw the vicious monsters covered in blood run into the woods. My grandma was dead with her eyes open and covered her pool of blood. It hurt then that I could not protect her when all she ever did was protect me from my dad and his mistress.
My greatest joy will be to give the same treatment to those sets of rogues that helped in destroying my life and taking away the only source of happiness I had left in me.
After her death, I was moved to the packhouse where I received the worst treatment of my life, it seem as if my father's mistress had been waiting for such a time to unleash her rain of terror on me. I was constantly been beaten and whipped by my father's orders.
I used to ask myself what I did wrong to deserve such hatred from my father, to date I am yet to understand why. The anger and violence I exhibits today were a result of the torture they made me go through.
"She is running towards you Nick," Simeon said.
I saw the rogue running away which made me start pushing my arms back and forth, jumping over fallen trees, dodging insects, and pumping my legs as fast as they could go. The rogue was super fast, but it was no match for my strength and stamina.
Within seconds, I had caught up with the rogue, while the other guys later joined me in surrounding it. On closer observation we discovered that the rogue was a she-wolf, She was huge and beautiful, with golden and strains of black fur, and to top the chart, she was an alpha wolf. She didn't look wild or dirty and at first glance, you might even mistake her for just a well home breed wolf.
I can't believe we have been chasing after a girl, most female wolfs are known to be weak with little or no athletic strength, but she seems to have defiled that rule.
She doesn't even look frightened.
Now, which girl will not be frightened by over eight alpha wolves hovering around her? She stood her ground, growling at any of the warriors who dares to come close to her. The morning sun made her fur glow as she kept steady eye contact with my men.
There is no way out for you, just come with us peacefully, or we pull you across the woods by force,” I said, and that seem to bring her attention to me a bit. She smirked at me while allowing a mischievous smile to play by the side of her lips.
She started saying some inaudible things more to herself than to us and no matter how hard I tried to listen to her, I could not pick a word. then all of a sudden, there was heavy wind everywhere. The wind came with lots of dust, sand, dried leaves, and sticks spinning all around us so much so that we could barely see anything.
We all covered our eyes with our hands to prevent dust from entering, while we stumbled around, trying to keep tabs on the rogue. By the time the wind had gone down, she was nowhere in sight.
We tried looking around the woods to see if we could see any sign of her but it appears she was far gone.
Who is she?
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Kyle's POVI reduced my pace as I got closer to my old wrinkled cabin surrounded by beautiful flowers and herbs, as I got closer, the sweet smell of home sweet home engulfed my entire body, it was relaxing and comforting. I live here with my mother who happens to be a human and a witch.
I went under the tree where I have carefully hidden my clothes earlier, and shifted back to my two legs.
I felt fulfilled after successfully trying to use the new magic spell my mum had taught me, to rescue myself from those mean werewolves. I should not have used magic, because my mum had warned me against it.
It is uncommon to see a wolf cast a spell unless of course, it is a matter of life and death, she says.
Well, it was a case of life and death for me, because there was no way I could have outrun them all, especially the one that appears to be their leader. he is just too huge and super fast to be called a wolf. And his speed is nothing like I have seen before.
"Where have you been kyle?" my mother asked, immediately she set her gaze upon me, her voice laced with both worry and concern.
"I went in search of new types of herbs for you mother," I said, bringing out the dried leaves and sticks I had previously picked from the floor while looking for excuses to give her on why I went out so early in the morning. She looked at me and smiled while collecting them.
"These are not herbs Kyle, they are grasses, and did you get a cut on your face while picking these?" she questioned, after noticing a little scratch on my forehead.
The sudden realization that I didn't know I had a minor scratch threw me off my game a little bit, I must have gotten it while trying to run away from those mean ugly wolves.
"Really? Are you going to the ugly?" Cleo asked.
Cleo is my wolf and she is my greatest source of strength. She is wild, strong, and beautiful.
"like who sends an entire squad after a girl?" I asked rolling my eyes with a bit of chuckle.
I watched as Mum plucked a flower from the gardens and squeezed out the juice to apply on the scar
"Awn! It stings" I unconsciously let out a whimper, wondering why she always has to apply all these herbs on any little scratch I get. The injury usually heals up in no time on its own, thanks to my powerful werewolf genes.
"That's for lying about where you have been," mother said smiling, making me aware of the fact that she knew I was lying.
Need I mention that I am terrible at lying?
"You need to stay away from those wolves in the woods, they are mean and uncivilized," mum said, as she opens the door to our small apartment.
It is a modest two-bedroom and a sitting room apartment. we hardly have visitors, and when we do, they take my room while I share a room with my mum.
The kitchen and dining space are attached to the sitting room. It is not much, but the most comfortable place and safest place in the world, just a little too lonely sometimes.
"They are my family mum, I want to be part of them, I feel so lonely staying here all by myself" I snorted behind her.
I am tempted to ask her about one issue that has always troubled me and even though she keeps pushing it aside, I still feel the need to pressure her more about it.
I am already seventeen years old and was yet to meet my father for the first time. Is he alive or dead? Mum won't say.
"I understand how you feel Kyle," she said trying to calm me down.
"No mum, you don't understand how I feel, you live here with your fellow witches as friends, I don't have any friends and I am almost eighteen, if I don't go out, how will I ever be able to find my mate," I said, wishing I can pour out a little bit of how I felt without hurting her.
It's frustrating not to be able to identify with those who are supposed to be your family. Like you are alone when they are so many people like you out there.
What if my father is out there looking for me? What if he is sorry for abandoning me? What if he wants to see me? These thoughts keep going through my mind.
"Then wait till you are eighteen, after which you can go anywhere you wish," mum said gently, hiding the fact that some of the things I might have said earlier hurt her a bit.
"I'm sorry mum," I said, as I wrapped my hands around her waist from behind. "I didn't mean to hurt you and you know I love you a lot " I added and could feel her relax as she let out a sigh heavily.
"It's alright kyle, and truly I understand how you feel, OK? But for now, why don't you eat your breakfast and go clean up. I will need you to help me prepare some portion in this morning" she said, unwrapping my hands from her body as she turned to place a kiss on my forehead.
"I love you pumpkin," she said as she walked into her room.
"Loved you first mom," I said after her. While I settled down to eat the potatoes fries and chicken sauce she had prepared and set it on the table for me. Mum normally prepares healing potions for sick people and that is how we earn our minimum wage.
My mind drifted back to how fun it was to play with those wolves in the woods, I only wish I stayed back to see their faces after I started the weather change chant I did.
It must be fun to live in a pack, have friends and family who look and behave like you. While your crush on some hot dude who probably plays soccer or the Alpha's cutest son and eventually marries him, to raise beautiful kids and live life happily ever after.
Nick's POV“Be gentle with her” I shouted at the nurses while they wheeled Kyle to the delivery room.I have been told that she was having contractions and that was why she was in so much pain.I had previously told kyle that we should use magic to minimize the pains, but she had outrightly rejected that offer.I hate to see her in so much pain.We had an eventful evening yesterday, only to wake up to a scream from her this morning. I was beyond stunned to see that she woke up in terrible pain.One of the reasons I was surprised, was that we were not expecting the kids in another two to three weeks.I asked her what was wrong and she said her water had broken, at first I didn't understand what she meant until she almost ripped my flesh out from her tight hold.“The babies are coming” she groaned and that was all the switch my brain needed to start calling everyone for help.The hospital emerge
Six Months LaterKyle's POVWho knew being pregnant with a twin baby could be so much fun and exhausting.It's amazing how the journey to motherhood transforms and elevates one's body, mind, and soul.With just six months gone, my bump is so huge that you would mistake me for someone giving birth in the next one hour.I have had my potions of fainting spells, terrible mood swings, vomiting, cravings, and all you can imagine. It's a miracle that I have not added up much weight. We are having twin boys and we are yet to decide their names. Nick is going overboard buying every single thing tagged Mother care in all the maternity shops.He spends every opportunity he gets with me, talking with his babies in my Tommy. They have grown so used to his voice that they always kick whenever they hear him talk.The entire pack is excited and lots of people have been sending in gifts from different places.We hav
Nick's POVI stood up from the chair I had barely sat on for thirty seconds, to start walking the reception hall of our pack hospital aimlessly.If my fingers could pull out my hair, it would have, due to the countless number of times I had run my fingers through it. The doctors and nurses were running around, and the wait to know what was happening was killing me.What happened to her, has she been poisoned and who did this? These and other questions rushed through my mind.I will not spare anyone who dares me, I will not rest until I see such a person entire linage wiped away from the surface of the earth.Simeon stood looking speechless and nervous. His head is tilted up with his back resting against a wall.He had rushed down to the hospital as soon as he heard Kyle was not feeling well.It's been fucking one hour since we arrived and no one has told us anything as regards her condition. I can see tension a
Nick's POVThe party was going on smoothly as everyone was seen having fun. Some of the various heads from the other packs are seen talking in groups while others just enjoyed the flow of the party. I have been told there were a few humans in the party that came for some adventure. Humans normally do not pose a threat, but vampires we can't tolerate.Those peeps have a messed-up appetite, one minute you are their friend, and the next you are their meal.I know they can't harm me, so also my mate. But, for the safety of my pack members, they are not welcome.I had specially made sure that 'vampires not allowed' signs were up at the various entrance.The party was split into two, one was been held in the Pack hall, while the other was been held outside the hall.The one in the hall was mostly attended by the elders and leaders of the packs under my rule, while the party outside was specifically for the young and carefree.
Nick's POVA week has passed since I returned from the cursed mountains and the pack has gradually begun rebuilding itself.A lot of things have changed since we got back, a few people who felt they needed to go their way were given the opportunity of leaving but with the option of never returning.These categories of people were mostly those who had a strong tie with either Miranda or Richard.We are also yet to hear from Richard and Bella and it is safe to safe that they are gone for good.Harry has since returned to the human territory as he needed to see his mum and tell her a final goodbye as he has decided to come live in the pack with us.We are still trying to help Simeon get back his tongue, but he honestly is getting so good with his sign language. He also can communicate efficiently now with his mind link as he has let go of much of the trauma he suffered.I guess the feeling of having your best frie
Nick's POVAfter six days of traveling none stop, we were tired. But we finally got to the cursed mountains just in time to see Black and his entourage arrive.I had traveled along with Harry, while Simeon and Kyle stayed back to protect the pack and to free all those that have been wrongly imprisoned by Miranda.I don't know how, but Black has managed to recruit more rogues as the men with him numbered over a hundred.The untamed beast barked viciously at us as soon as they spotted us. Their eyes feasted on us as prey to their predator.“So what do we do now,” simeon asked in a shaky voice.No one needs to be told that Harry has never been to a battle, his trembling and shaking legs give him away so easily.“I thought you knew everything,” I said to him teasingly.“Yeah, I do, but you are the leader here,” he said taking steps behind me.Honestly, the bravest of hearts would faint at the sight of thes
Nick's POV “How can you not recognize me, you scum,” the old man said, as he stared at us with his eyes wide open and his eyebrows raised.I looked at Kyle to see if she knew the old man, but it appears she was as completely lost as I was. I was puzzled as to why this old man was insisting I knew him when in reality I had no fucking idea who he was.Maybe he thinks I am his long-lost son. But fuck it, he is old enough to be my great grandfather.“Humans are so predictable but, never did I imagine that wolves could forget an act of kindness in such a hurry,” he screamed at our faces, groaning and sighing dramatically.Honestly, I was getting bored of his melodrama as I still had a lot of things to take care of. One of wish was to find Harry and bury Miranda.Meanwhile, our dear squirrel was busy making all the squirming sounds in the world.“Please can you let the squirrel go?” I asked as I felt that poor Simeo
Kyle's POV“Mother!”I screamed unconsciously as I saw Miranda lying in a pool of her blood.Richard was holding a bloody wood with both hands while towering over Miranda who lay down lifelessly.Bella stood right beside him wearing an evil smile. I saw her mumble some inaudible words to Richard, while he continued his onslaught on his mother.Miranda was not moving and I feared the worst. Richard continued hitting Miranda on the floor, and Bella was doing nothing to stop him.My presence did not deter them.I ran towards them as fast as my legs could carry me. As soon as I was closer to them, Bella threw me a magic spell which I quickly stopped with the wave of my hand.She seemed surprised that I was able to stop her evil strike and her once confident face turned red. She looked at me angrily as I rushed over to where Miranda was and discovered she was dead. I came late.“Why did y
Miranda's POVThere was a lot of commotion in the hall and even though some of the guests appeared to be terrified of the rogues, they still could barely keep their cool.Such is expected as everyone would have wanted to see me announce Richard as the incubate king. But then, many of the alpha leaders would have objected and thereafter declare their intention of becoming the alpha king.I do not trust black, but that does not mean I should delve into a deep blue sea, unsure of what I would find.There is a popular saying that the devil you know is better than the angel you don't know.I looked at Richard and all I could see in his eyes was pure anger. I felt utterly stupid for what I have done, as I felt that I should have told him first. But the truth is, I hardly ever see him these days. Ever since that witch girl called bella came into his life, he barely has time for me, his mother.They are either shopping or picni