Chapter 9: Caught in the ShadowsIRISLife had become a nightmare during my short time staying with him. Each day brought fresh torment as he subjected me to his cruel whims.Trapped like an animal, I managed to escape his clutches, only to stumble into an even more perilous situation***Returning from a hunt, I found myself suddenly abducted, only to discover my captor was none other than Cole, Carson's son.While admiring the river's serene beauty, I felt a touch around my waist and the thought of Anders came into my mind. But to my utmost dismay, it was Cole, though his demeanor was far from the Cole I once knew.“What do you think you're doing?" I demanded, trying to assert my status as Alpha Charles's mate. “What I probably know you loved. You look really beautiful iris”. I couldn't help but scoff at him. Still pondering how he thought it was okay for him to hold my waist as if I was his lost lover which he was so happy to see. *You do realize I'm married to Alpha Charles rig
Chapter 10Charles: Like Father,Like son. "Charles! What are you doing?" The familiar voice echoed repeatedly as I stirred from my slumber, realising it wwsntya dream. Disoriented, I couldn't even gauge the time I had drifted off. I stumbled towards the door, which had been pounded on relentlessly, probably by Anders, who seemed so impatient "Why didn't you answer the door sooner?" He questioned, his face contorted with anger, dark as a storm cloud. His eyes blazed wit frustration, clearly annoyed by my delayed response."What's up with the rush, Anders? I was contemplating Iris's situation which I dozed off. Why the aggression?" I countered, taken aback by his intensity. I couldn't pondered why he was making such a fuss about Iris's situation. Yes, she had been kidnapped, and I was coming up with a plan to locate her, but I don't appreciate being rushed. His disappointment was palpable. "I can't believe you're speaking like this , brother. This is about Iris. Your mate," he remi
Chapter 11: Escaping Writers POVCole trembled in fear the moment he saw Iris Laying down on the ground, blood streaming from her neck. He glared at his father, who returned a confused gaze while fixing him a deadly, questioning stare. “Did you do this to her? Why isn't she responding?” Cole screeched at his father, his hands on Iris' pulse, desperately checking if she was still alive_ and luckily, she was. “I'm as confused as you are, son. I came to see her, only to find her in this state.”Carson was beyond shocked . He knew what would happen once his son discovered he was behind this. He understood that Cole would be furious for hurting Iris like this, but all he wanted was to teach her a lesson for crossing the line by insulting him and spitting on his face. “I know you're behind this, father, so I'm just warning you: Don't let this repeat itself again!!” Cole uttered and stormed away to call the pack healer so they could treat her.**** Charles POVIt's been a week since my
Chapter 12: The Devil's Victim IRIS POVI found myself faced with choices; either to let him catch me or dash out of here clad with nothing but my underwear. Without hesitation, I tore off my gown which had been snagged on the door handle, and fled before he could open the door. I ran like there was no tomorrow. My heart pounding over my chest with my trembling leg which was so exhausted that it could cease to work any moment. But I can't let it. I have to continue running for my life. Away from this human who has become a victim of the devil's work.“Oh moon goddess !! Please come and save me.” I cried out bitterly, wanting to give up but I couldn't. Not now. I had no idea where I was running. The path seemed too narrow as I fled into the backyard of the park houseLost in my thoughts, I mistakenly collided with a tree in front, slamming my head against it which, as a result, aggravated the wound on my neck from Cole's father's last beating. I couldn't stop. I had to keep ru
Chapter 13: Blood Must have Blood Charles POVWe've been trekking for what felt like an eternity. It's been twenty minutes now. I was tired although my fatigue refused to settle in. My determination to find her. my mate, fueled my every step. Suddenly, her scent enveloped me. I sniffed my nostrils around, trying to locate her direction by her scents which had give me a beacon of hope amidst the darkness. I turned to my left side since that's where the scents seemed to be coming from and for not more than one minute,I spotted her atop a fence. Instantly, my wolf stirred within me, recognizing her my mate I could hear the loud pleading shout of her voice even though where we were was very far from hers but it seems like she spotted us from a distance. I do doubt if she knew I was the one column She was waving her hand while looking around. “Run as fast as your leg could carry you. Iris is in danger.” I shrugged at the two warriors who had followed me. My heart cut the moment I sa
IRISChapter 1. The beginning of her suffering My name is lris_ A name that carries implications of faith, hope, trust, Valor and wisdom. In the old adage, it was often said that one's fate lies in their names. They will say….. "Your name connotes how your Life will be. It lies in your hands."Yet, for me, it was quite the opposite. My name felt like a harbinger of misfortunes that always befell me wherever I went. A flower name holding so much power, yet, instead of blossoming like the flower it symbolizes, it drained me. It sapped the life out of me, leaving me feeling worthlessIf a soothsayer had foretold me that this would be my life, I wouldn't have believed it. I would have disagreed vehemently. But now, it's becoming unbearable and it's making me lose my mentality. It drives me insane making me wish I was never brought into this world. "Iris, get your ass over here!!" As usual, the husky voice of my master, Alpha Carson would always erupt my sleep, filling me with terror
IRISChapter 2: The night of the full moon Shivers ran down my spine the moment our eyes locked. The intensity of her gaze frightened me, and I wished this had never happened. How would she believe me now?I'm scared beyond words. Facing her feels impossible, and I wish the ground would swallow me whole. At least everything would end if that could happen.I quickly put on my shirt and leaned toward her, desperate to explain myself before she misunderstood everything."It's not what you think, my love."A deep breath escaped me; perhaps her mate could clarify things and help her understand my intentions."Iris tried to seduce me, and when she knew her plan wasn't working, she went ahead and took off her shirt."My mouth gasped, and I blinked in shock. My eyes dimmed with anger as I tried to understand why he did what he did.My body was paralyzed; I couldn't move or form coherent thoughts about what was happening.I could only remain in one position, dumbfounded by the situation.Sudd
CHARLESChapter 3: The Cursed Child My eyes swept around and could see everyone who had seated for the coronation day. where either my brother or I would be crowned as the new AlphaYet ,deep within me, I was scared knowing I have no hope of becoming the Alpha. It stood as an unbreakable rule in Werewolf history: one couldn't claim the mantle of Alpha without a mate, and that was my predicament.I knew I was cursed the moment I turned Nineteenth and wasn't able to find my mate. While most discover theirs between the ages of sixteen and eighteen. But my fate deviated from the norm. Everything all became clearer to me when I turned twenty and right now, I'll be clocking twenty _one tomorrow. The time is 12 am. The anticipation of the clock striking 12 am fills me with apprehension. I'm really so scared of how everything will turn out tonight. but what stings me most isn't the leadership challenge we underwent to determine the Alpha.. but the fact that my younger brother is poised to