EVANGELINE Mia’s gaze shifted between her parents, her brow furrowing in confusion as she waited for their response. Getting nothing except a contemplating silence, she cleared her throat and finally spoke up, her voice laced with uncertainty. “So?” she asked, her eyes darting back and forth between her Uncle and Aunt. “I don’t like the proposal, but Marshmallow has a point. Potato can’t shift and the wolves can try bullying her. Though she’s capable of protecting herself, we can’t be too sure. It's better if she has someone with her.” Uncle Sky said, using the names he used to call us when we were kids. I was Potato and Mia was Marshmallow. It was an odd combination but Uncle Sky wasn’t Uncle Sky if he didn’t come up with odd names. “Then let me go with her,” Sean’s voice came from the back and we turned to look at him. He was also with us when we entered back home and probably heard the conversation. He looked at me, “The Alpha and Beta considered me worthy of the title of the
EVANGELINE The sound of growls, claws clashing, and the burning bitter smell of smoke rising from the flames around me consumed the forest in its fierce embrace. I watched as my dad’s wolf Asphalt fought ten wolves simultaneously. I could feel the heat of the fire blazing through the forest as a thick blanket of smoke crept between the trees, the smell of burning wood and ash stinging my nostrils. The burning flames that engulfed the area shone off of the wolf's fur, illuminating their movements as one of them bit onto Asphalt’s shoulder, sinking its canines deep into his flesh as blood bathed Dad’s black fur. I wanted to kill that wolf for hurting him, but my legs felt boneless against the ground I fell on a few seconds ago. My stomach churned in agony as the strength of my mother's spell slowly began to take its toll on both me and my wolf. I felt a wave of nausea crashing against the walls of my throat, sharp and intense like a venomous poison. It burned its way up relentlessly,
LUCIEN As I towered before my pack warriors, I lowered my index finger to the map laid on the table in front of us. My finger traced a circular shape around the area that the rogues had vanished from, my finger coming to tap three times on the spot. “These rogues have a portal, a transportation device that allows them to travel anywhere at will,” I explained, my voice stern and commanding. “Think of it as a larger version of Anywhere door.” One of my warriors furrowed their brow, “What’s an anywhere door?” they asked. I scowled in response, “You don’t watch anime? How can you not know what’s an Anywhere door?” my shock was quite visible on my otherwise stoic face. My men exchanged confused glances, “Well, we’re not sure what you’re talking about, Alpha..” they said hesitantly. With a bored sigh, I looked at them sternly. “I can’t believe I have fucking pack members who don’t watch anime,” I spat. “Here’s your assignment: before we meet again to discuss our plan, watch twenty e
LUCIENMy eyes were fixed on the three unexpected guests who had somehow infiltrated the passage of our transport and were now seated on the cool dark marble floor of the foyer of my pack house. “How the fuck did you three come here?” it was impossible for anyone to enter our pack house without the required knowledge to access the hidden passage leading to the Hollow Hills.They couldn’t have done it unless—-my gaze shifted to Caleb whose eyes widened and he shook his head. His words came out in a stutter as he lifted a shaky finger to point at his footwear, “I-I… she was holding onto my leg just before we teleported.” “It was a piece of cake,” the brunette spoke with confidence. “I just acted as if I had given up on the fight, and then grabbed onto his leg as he teleported. I happen to know how you demonic wolves can transport, so I utilized some of my own powers to shield Sean, David, and myself before we made the leap.” She looked over at Caleb, a smug smile playing on her lips.
LUCIEN Evangeline’s lips curled as she snarled at me, “You think we are scared of your lousy pack?” I noticed the tiny black dot on her moving chin; a beauty mark. It wasn’t visible until one was close enough. I chuckled, “Yes, you should be,” I declared, my voice crisp and dauntingly deep, “Once you step foot in the lion’s den, there is only one expected outcome.” My strides were purposeful as I moved closer until I was hovering just beside her. In a voice just above a whisper, I uttered, “The lion will consume you.” She narrowed her eyes as she glared back at me, her body tense beneath mine. Her pulse raced under the veil of her milky skin and my proximity to her body caused a foreign electric sensation to charge every breath I took. It had taken everything in me to not grab her by her waist and taste those inviting lips. “If you are so bold in your words, then prove your bravery and fight us hand-to-hand like a true wolf. " Sean, the blonde-haired warrior, challenged. I met h
EVANGELINEI slowly opened my eyes and groaned in pain as a searing sensation shot through my right shoulder and up my neck. I winced, and as I looked to my left, I found Mia's brown hair sprawled out on the mattress. I quickly realized this was not my bedroom, as the bed sheet was an unfamiliar sad pale white color, not the bright pastel pink. My eyes darted around the room frantically, my heart racing as I took in the sight of the gloomy stone walls that surrounded me. I could feel the trauma of the night before that day, the memory of Lucien kidnapping me as the Emerald Gem Pack attacked us playing back in my mind. Massaging my forehead with the tips of my fingers, I let the reality of the situation settle into my memory. I may not have known much, but one thing was certain: we had to get out of this place as soon as possible. Before I had a chance to think ahead, a loud bang resounded from the door, startling Mia awake. Her tousled hair fell over her face, her expression one of
EVANGELINE The cold air of jealousy hit my chest as I noticed every girl in the mess hall ogle at him as he strutted inside with the grace of a panther. His taut arm muscles bulged tight against the fabric of his black shirt as his footsteps thundered into the mess hall and his lips hid under the veil of his matching black mask. Before him, I used to think masks were bland. But Lucien wore it like a fashion statement. A swathe of unruly silver hair fell casually on his forehead, casting a dangerous yet alluring shadow on his stark emerald eyes that scrutinized me. It chased my breath away for a heartbeat and the touch of his masculine, minty scent drove Crystal wild as she clawed at my insides, trying to take control of me. I remembered when she had claimed him as our mate and it had to be a mistake. Nonetheless, the bond seemingly hadn't affected him as much as it had affected me since he was a Lycan. A hybrid demonic Lycan to be precise. It made him immune to the emotions of a m
EVANGELINEThe emerald shade of his iris darkened with a newfound intensity and before I knew it, his strong hand had clasped around the back of my neck and pulled me close, my breasts hitting his hard chest. His wall of chest pressed into my own as I felt my breath catch in my throat. A current ran down my spine as every inch of my body turned aware of his presence and my heart raced in my chest. A thread of molten heat skated down my belly and pooled onto my inner thighs, making the walls of my core clench. The spicy scent of mint trapped me in a whirlpool of desire, my wolf entranced by his powerful presence. The warmth and strength of his fingers slid down to my neck like a snake of lust. The sound of his heart beating loudly thundered in my ears and resonated between us. At that moment, I wanted nothing more than to dive into his magnetic scent and feel him under my touch. I tried to throttle the dizzying current that raced through my veins as my body melted into his touch. As