Arda woke up to a firm hand on her shoulder. She woke up, startled. Gillow was on the bed beside her. He was in grey pajamas, his hair framing his face. She had gone to bed alone because he was out, so she didn't know when he returned."What is it? You're having a bad dream?" He asked, a look of concern on his face."No. I was just startled.""Hmm. Anyway, it's morning."Arda could see that. She didn't know she had slept so long."I didn't see you come.""I know. You were sleeping like a baby. But it's like 7:30 and you're still sleeping. I couldn't resist waking you up. But that's because I need to go out early and want to chat a bit before I do. Sit up, will you?"As he spoke, he was already helping her by pulling her up so she could sit down.She looked at him expectantly, wondering what he wanted to chat about."So, Dear, we never did talk about your things that the pack helped you gather from your off-campus apartment."Arda didn't find the topic worth talking about."Yeah. Is the
For some unfathomable reason, Gillow's admission started to stir up fright within Arda.The fear rose as he traced his finger along her jawline."Yeah, I am a monster." He mumbled. "I can easily kill threats around me, tear them apart, tear them to pieces, and that includes any male that shows interest in you or that you show interest in. They will be in trouble. So you better remember that your Alpha is a monster before you let anyone touch you. Because if I find out, you will be in serious trouble. I don't think I will be satisfied with just punishing you." He ignored her flinching and tremors as he kept speaking. "But let's not go there. Just know that there will be hell."Her eyes went misty and she shut them tightly in fear."Please stop." She begged in her fright. She could not bear the threat anymore. She could feel her body shaking as he continued. "As for the unfortunate guy, I will take him apart, from limb to limb."Her eyes remained tightly shut."Please stop." She begged
Arda shut her eyes, resigned to her fate. She could feel the sharp points of Sue’s pressing fangs pushing against her skin. She could hear Sue’s animalistic grunts and pants. Any second and the fangs would pierce her skin. With every passing second, her fangs were digging into her skin, and down it went to the point of causing discomfort. Sue was going slow, perhaps affected by Gillow’s coaxing interference. It didn’t feel like Sue would stop anytime soon. Arda heard a growl. It was darker, scarier, and laced with control and authority. She had to open her eyes. She knew it wasn’t Sue. Deep down, she already knew who it was, before opening her eyes. It was Gillow, crouching low to Sue’s level, meeting her eye to eye. His teeth were clamped together as he snarled at her, panting, grunting. Sue’s animalistic sounds began to reduce. Her grip on Arda started to slack. “That’s it.” Gillow encouraged firmly like one taming a wild animal. Control your want- control your need. You’re in c
Outside, the sun was lurking in the background as Arda rode beside Gillow in his car with Asher driving. They were seated in the back seat.She avoided Gillow by playing a game on her phone. He was mostly on the phone, speaking with someone in a foreign ancient-sounding language. When he was done, he looked at her. "Ignoring me now, are you?"She didn't respond. She continued playing her game. Without warning, he snatched her phone off her hands and focused ahead of him, ignoring her."Give it back." She demanded, spreading out one palm before him.His eyes met hers, fell on her held-out palm, and focused on the road."I said give it back." She demanded. "And I want it now."He returned his gaze to hers. "Then ask politely."She folded her arms and stayed mute. He ignored her and silence in the car reigned until they reached the airport and Asher parked the car in the parking lot.She looked at him expectantly, opening her palm once more to receive the phone, but he slipped it into hi
Karina hung around outside Ray’s Office, waiting for Arda who was inside.In Ray’s office, Arda walked in and greeted Ray who was watching her from his desk, a cold look on his face.“Good morning Sir.” She greeted.“Let’s dispense with the pleasantries, Arda. Now, since this is not our official thesis meeting time, tell me what I need to hear.”“The answer is no.”“What?”“I said, the answer is no.”He rose and started walking over to where she stood.“Is that your final answer?” he pressed.“Yes.”“Then prepare to fail and lose your last scholarship payment.”Arda looked at him squarely in the eyes.“I know what you are.” She blurted.He looked slightly taken aback by her assertion.“What did you say?”“I know what you are.” She repeated.“And what is that?”She lowered her voice as though still trying to hide his identity. “You’re a werewolf.”He laughed. Offended by his laughter, Arda retrieved a lighter from her pocket and switched it on. Upon seeing the fire, he stepped back sha
"I am in school, remember?" She told him. "I know. I'm just confirming." "Okay." "Call me as soon as you're home." "Okay." "Enjoy your day. And let me know if your professor gives you any issues." "He did not." "I see. Okay. That is a good one. I will call you soon." "Okay." The call ended and she looked at Karina. "That was not so bad." She commented. "I guess he would have been suspicious if you didn't take the call." "Yeah." Back inside the car, Arda questioned herself about keeping with the escape plan, especially since it appeared that all the Alphas were against Gillow. The only support Gillow had which was not established yet was the alpha of the West. As the car swerved off the school gates, she questioned Karina and Chester. "Are you sure we are doing the right thing?" "What are your fears?" Asked Chester and Arda revealed exactly where her fears lay. "You have nothing to worry about," Chester told her. "I will say the same." Was Karina's response. Arda le
Following Karina’s haste, Arda was back inside the car where Chester was waiting for them. “You guys wasted time.” He remarked as they settled down in the vehicle. “And you both look tensed up.” He observed, at the same time, starting the car. “Yeah. She was having some issues with her Prof,” Karina explained. “He happens to be a werewolf.” She added gravely. “What? Which pack? And what kind of problem?” “I don’t know. Let’s just get out of here first.” Chester opened his mouth to inquire more, decided against it, and moved the car. Dappled sunlight shone through the surrounding trees, bringing about, mysterious shadows. The car was on the road, progressing towards another part of town. “Do you guys mind giving me the details now?” Chester pressed. “Prof. Ray has been asking me out, but I refused. He recently started being forceful about it, threatening to ruin my scholarship by ruining my grades.” Arda summarized. “Oh Gosh,” Chester muttered with disdain. “Yeah,” Arda comm
A hill surfaced ahead of the lonely expressway that Chester was driving on. Karina informed Arda that Cain’s pack was on the other side of the hill.Their journey was elongating as Chester had to fix the car due to overheating. Karina and Arda waited out of earshot for him as he worked.“So how do you feel about Chester’s confession?” Arda asked.“I guess you’re talking about his feelings for me and not his betrayal.”“Yes.”“I’m still trying to process it,” Karina answered.“Do you still love Jacob?”Karina gave her a look of incredulity. “Why would you even ask me that?”Arda shrugged. “Sorry. I just felt, with the distance and Chester’s revelation, maybe your mind is getting a double feeling.”“I see. Anyway, how do you feel about Gillow Rain? Have you fallen in love with him?”Arda’s eyes expanded with indignation. “How can you even think that?” Karina let out a light chuckle, causing Arda to sigh.“That is exactly how I felt when you asked about my feelings for Chester. Disappoi