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I've been having some difficult money troubles and have decided to take about a 2 month break until I can catch up. I was laid off from my mortgage job since they wanted to pay someone cheaper in another country... go figure.I've been working part-time, graveyard shift through a new company, and honestly, its screwing with my daily schedule.I refuse to write half-butt chapters and want to give you the best of my imagination! There are so many ideas I have for Kiera and Calian. Once I get the time to get into my writing, I'll give you the best that I can.Maybe there will be a war. Maybe this mysterious witch will be involved in something. Maybe Lora will find a love. Maybe Kiera will be forced to marry someone else. Maybe Ahiga will entrap another young lady. WHO KNOWS!? Sometimes my mind doesn't even know! :DRelated chapters
Chosen by the Pack Chapter 16
Kiera2 WEEKS LATER...The lush grass tickled my exposed back as I layed there watching the little amount of clouds quickly move along the sky. The cooling breeze caused shivers to adorn my spine as my intuition caught on to the upcoming storm making it's way overhead. My sunbathing in the tan undergarments that I wore, was about to come to an end the moment the sky decided to let go of it's tears.Yet again, the calming scent of the murky lake water soothed my rising nerves. This felt more like a home to me than the village did recently. It was quiet and relaxing to be out here. I could be myself and collect my thoughts here, and yet, that nagging feeling was always present. Thinking about heading back to the village killed my mood quicker than I could prevent it.Whispers - everywhere I turned. Deep down, I knew it was home, but it no longer seemed that way to everyone around me. Even in my mother's voice, the sadness she felt towards me presented itself loud and clear.Depression
Chosen by the Pack Chapter 1
The major wedding is taking place tomorrow. A marriage between the Chief's daughter and Ahiga, a gallant warrior of great renown. That daughter is none other than me. Arranged marriages are very important in our tribe, the Asalog. Individuals marry one another because they are of like grade; two strong people get married together as much as two weak people. Historically, our customs were established to keep authority from controlling our lives. Yes, we have a Chief, but he was picked for his good acts rather than his power. Following his death, the tribe's protection is handed over to the next noble-hearted man who has shown himself worthy.A woman is unable to get the position of Chief. Not because she is a woman, but because our obligations are equally as vital as those of men. We are the chefs, instructors, healers, child carriers, and the ones that the men look to for guidance when it comes to making vital life and death decisions. Hunting and fighting are two things that
Chosen by the Pack Chapter 2
My mother took Ahiga’s position when he left and turned to me. My father had his eyes filled with love-longing after her. I longed to have that sensation for someone.“Dear, Naga informed me that you kicked her daughter.”I pealed my eyes from my father and rolled them again. “She tried to trip me as I was walking. I gave her a little nudge out of the way.”Leave it to Aila to go tattle to her mother.Mother eyed me, but smirked. “You know, doing nothing would get you the same revenge you seek? Especially, if this is over you marrying Ahiga.”“So, she will tattle on me even if I didn’t kick her?” I raised my eyes.She pursed her lips. “You know what I mean. Marrying that man will shut her up.”I crossed my arms and pouted. “If only being engaged to him would do the trick.”In response to Ahiga returning and standing by my father, she struck my u
Chosen by the Pack Chapter 3
I was irritated by the prospect of my father removing me from such an important meeting. Yes, one of the reasons I wanted to stay was because of Calian. Okay, so maybe it was the main reason I wanted to stay after all! Even though I had more than enough legal authority to remain at the meeting, my simple query immediately informed my father that I was interested in more than just the reasons for the new tribe's presence. In this instance, there was no "me getting ready for the wedding." The entire event would be planned by the tribe, and all I had to do was sit back and wait until it was time to say, "I do."Traveling down the dirt route leading out of the village and west to the lake helped me to relieve my frustration. I managed to escape anyone's gaze for a while, which saved me from snapping at someone. After passing the final cabin, the dirt route came to an end. Now it was time to walk barefoot along the soft grass, passinga dense stand of oak trees. The simple ac
Chosen by the Pack Chapter 4
I stalked home with a breeze between my legs, irritated with my encounter at the lake. The audacity with which the man presented himself in front of a nude woman made me sick to my stomach. At the same time, I couldn't help but want additional opportunities to see him. I knew guys had different body parts than women, but I was anxious to see what they looked like when they were nude, and he had only given me half of his body to look at! From the warriors at home, it was a view that I had seen many times before. Not one of them had ever piqued my interest enough to make me want to see more, and the foreign sensation blazed within of me.My interest was piqued by everything about Calian's character. I was interested in learning about the scar on his chest and what it was like to be labeled a traitor.What prompted him to offer to assist me in getting out of the wedding, and how would he go about doing so?As I approached the gravel road that led to our tiny villag
Chosen by the Pack Chapter 5
I awoke to the sound of bells ringing in my ears. It was the day of the wedding, and the bells signaled that everyone should get ready. From the kitchen, I could hear my mother whistling a lullaby. I suppose there was one positive aspect of the day; my mother was content, and I couldn't have asked for anything more.Rather than getting dressed as I normally would, I slid out of my bed and pushed through my fur curtain, wrapping myself in the sheepskin robe. My mother was seated at the kitchen table, doing the last few alterations to my bridal gown. She had spent months stitching it together with tan fur and silks, and she was proud of the result. It looked stunning, and if there was one thing that could brighten my day, it would be showing it off to the whole town.“Oh! Honey! I was just about to wake you. Are you ready to try it on?” She asked, beaming with pride.“I have to put it on sooner or later, right?” I giggled.“Did
Chosen by the Pack Chapter 6
As everyone at the wedding scrambled to flee from the stifling smoke, chaos ensued around us. Others, likemy mother, who were in command of their magic were able to clear the billows around them, allowing them to breathe from a bubble of fresh air.I gathered my thoughts in the way I had been instructed and concentrated on building my own oxygen cage. As the oxygen returned to my brain, I looked around the audience, initially searchingfor my family. My mother had managed to wrangle the Chief away from the throngs of people and was now attempting to assist those around her with their own bubbles of cleared air. Those who were unable to concentrate had fallen to the ground as the smoke climbed above their heads.Immediately next tome, Ahiga was resting on his stomach, struggling for air. As a result of the spiritual man's dismissal, the wedding came to an end. Having realized that I would not be getting married on this particular day, I felt a surge of
Chosen by the Pack Chapter 7
After the unsuccessful wedding, duties returned to normal the next day. My mother and I worked together to manufacture new clothing for the tribe, as well as fulfilling requests from tribes all around the nation. When it came to sewing, our women were the finest in Nakinata. Considering our country's geographical location in the southeast hemisphere of Aerithia (our planet), we have seen milder weather conditions.Everything, from farming to construction, was less complicated for us. We were fortunate in that we were not affected by the cold. Because we were always working, we were not equipped to withstand colder conditions. Some of them from the North were familiar to me; they were covered in thick skin. When their clothing orders arrived, it was usually more difficult to fulfill them since they required more fabrics to accommodate their physique and heavier furs."My dear, we will need to decide the next possible day for your betrothal."
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