WINTER POV
I should have known her cheeriness towards me was for show. I knew she never liked me when I saw her yesterday, as she was discretely shooting me a death glare. But I never knew it was like this."I won't pretend to you, and I hope everyone acts the same way I do. No one likes you. It's best you went back wherever you came from, dog poop girl."I ignored her words and wanted to go back to meet Luna. But Summer thwarted all the movement I made.She gripped me tightly, and I nudged her while raising my hands to stop her from grabbing me again.Summer fell to the ground, and I gasped."Bitch!" She sobbed, gripping her leg.I didn't touch her! I knew that, but I didn't know what she was trying to do.Kendall, my twin, rushed over, shooting me a glare. I guess he was watching this exchange all along and was waiting for the time to come out to attack. "What the hell is wrong with you? You just arrived and started damaging things!"But I didn't touch her, I murmured to myself, staring at Summer. I opened my mouth to speak, but someone emerged from the shadow—an overly good-looking man.He was slightly older than us, but he was fucking hot.He was the most beautiful man I had ever seen. He was a freaking walking Sin and should be sued for looking this much attractive. How the hell could someone be as attractive as this without trying? I stared at him appreciatively as he walked towards us.He looked strong physically. Perhaps, he was an athlete. Angular face with a strong jawline. A high cheekbones and thin lips. He had broad shoulders and a very slim waist. His bicep flexed, and a scowl adorned his beautiful face.I glanced toward Kendall and Summer. They both glared at me before staring back at the gorgeous stranger worriedly.I guessed they knew him by how they stared at him, but I couldn't tell."You shouldn't do that, Summer." He said gruffly.Fúck, his voice.I felt heat pooling in between my thighs, and I bite my lower lips as I felt his gaze on me."Come on."He gripped my hands and tugged me away from my twin and sister before I could object.He pulled me towards his car and opened the door for me. The car was just as sleek as he was, and I sat up straight, slightly uncomfortable about what the stranger was doing and where he was going. I presumed he noticed my discomfort, and he chuckled softly."Don't worry; I am taking you home." I relaxed visibly, but I still wanted to know who he was because he seemed to know many things, and he was a familiar face; that was why my twin and Summer hadn't objected when he pulled me away.I wasn't getting kidnapped, but even if he was not a familiar face, I doubt they'd mind because it was an avenue for me to leave their life finally."You should relax; I am not kidnapping you."Could he read my thoughts as well? I doubted that."Your expression says it all, in case you are wondering." He said.I nodded, flushing. I glanced away from him and back at him.Shifting in the chair I sat in, I turned towards him and gave him my utmost concentration."Who are you?" I blurted out before I could help myself. I grimaced at how rudely it came out, but he didn't seem to take offense.He chuckled again and gripped the steering wheel before glancing at me briefly. "I am Slade Hall. The older son of the Alpha and Luna. I guess you are my new sister."He flashed me a smile which I found oddly sexy. I shook my head, trying to clear the image of a sexy smirk forming my head, but it wasn't working.I shouldn't think about anything he does to be sexy, but then, my mind had a weird way of working.As he continued speaking, I watched his mouth rather than his words. It turned out Slade had gone to Italy to talk about a business two days ago. That should explain the reason I didn't see him around.Also, he had come back to visit the school to confirm my admission procedure.I assumed mother was doing that already, but I didn't mind he did as well."We are here," Slade announced, and I noticed we were in front of the mega-mansion I now live in.I attempted to climb down from the car, but he halted me and came down from his side before rushing to mine. He opened the door and extended his hand to me.Shit, he wasn't just hot; he was gentlemanly. His grip on mine was firm as he pulled me out, and something weirdly unfurled in the pit of my tummy.Heat fused my cheeks, and I gasped as I felt a jolt of current run down my spine. I yanked my hand away from his and grimaced."I'm sorry, I-I.""It's okay." He said. "I guess I made it too awkward for you.""Not really." I couldn't explain; it felt something strange within me at our contact.I wonder what he'd say if I did. He'd probably dismissed me and laughed it off.Perhaps, that was what I should do, laugh it off. I must be imagining too much to have felt all that.As soon as I stepped into the living room, Luna Ashley appeared in front of me and engulfed me in a warm hug.She released me a few minutes later and then smoothened my hair. "How was school? Was it too uncomfortable for you?"I shook my head, not wanting to tell her all that had transpired between Summer and my twin."I enjoyed the tour with Summer and definitely looking forward to starting fully.""Good." She grinned. "You should have a good rest to prepare for tomorrow, and if you need something, just let me know. I'll have someone prepare it."I nodded again and smiled at her before walking towards my room....I jerked awake and noticed it was midnight. I grimaced, parting my throat as it felt dry. It seemed as though I had gone without water for a long while.Climbing down from my bed, I shuffled the door and slipped out of the room.Walking to the refrigerator that was in the living room to take a drink.There was no way I could go back to sleep without having a drink.Halting in my tracks as I noticed a figure, the light flared on, and I gasped as my eyes collided with my shirtless older brother.Fúck, he was in only a towel!Oh, my moon goddess!He was fucking hot. The hottest werewolf I had ever seen and come across!My eyes raked the strong muscle on his stomach, and my hand itched to caress them and see if it was as complicated as it seemed.I swallowed the hard lump that formed in my throat and glanced away briefly as I felt him staring at me."Hey, you are awake." He murmured."So are you," I muttered, walking by him. As soon as I got to the refrigerator, my grip tightened on the metal handle.I couldn't open it to get what I wanted due to his presence.Slade was beside me, and I could feel his skin's temperature engulfing me.He must have taken a hot bath. It was frigid here, unlike my previous home, where it was often warm.I wanted to steal a glance at him. To see what he was doing as he leaned over the counter. But I couldn't!I shouldn't!I hastily poured myself a glass of water and walked to my room while reminding myself he was my brother. And, of course, I shouldn't have such thoughts about hi
WINTER POV"Hi!" The voice repeated, and it was clear this time."Who are you?!" I stuttered, confused as to the reason I was hearing another voice in my head.I furrowed my brows, awaiting its response.After a while, it said again."It is I, your wolf." She said excitedly. "And nice meeting you, Winter. I am Flora."I had a wolf?!Shit!I couldn't believe it. I had thought I was wolfless and would be that way forever, seeing as I was getting past the age my wolf should appear.Heck, many people my age already had their Wolf a long time ago. And having no wolf was one of the reasons I got bullied in my former school.They called me all kinds of names ranging but not limited to weirdo, wolfless, and cursed.I had even started to agree I was cursed. I guess I just needed to give it time.Now she was here, and I couldn't be happier. I was even more excited to meet her than to be the Alpha's daughter.And oh boy, was she freakishly strong. I felt a surge of energy rushes through me, from
SLADE'SPOVWhen I heard my parents had found their real daughter, the question I had been asking were partly answered.Which was?How the hell was Summer the way she was?I had sensed her oddity but couldn't place my fingers on what it was and where she had gotten her personality from.I was adopted twenty years ago, and I was a child of about five then. The Luna Ashley and Alpha Charles of the Royal moon pack had adopted me out of the several children that lined the pack's orphanage I was in.I wasn't the best, but they had taken a liking to me, and maybe luck contributed to it. Moreover, I was adopted because they couldn't have a child and needed an heir. So, they took me in without looking back.I was given the best to make myself as comfortable as possible, and never for once had I felt out of place in the household. Heck, it felt as if I was their natural child. Although since they signed the adoption paper, I was technically theirs.I guess family didn't necessarily need to be r
WINTER POVHow was this possible? Was my brother my mate? We were supposed to be related and not mated!Perhaps there was a mistake somewhere. I hadn't heard of cases like this. It was the first time I saw it, and I wouldn't say I particularly appreciated it happening to me.I wish there were a written manual on 'how to deal with your brother as a mate'.But I guess I was on my own.'He's hot, isn't he? And he's strong! You both will make cute pups!'I shook my head, shoving the thoughts of Flora out of my head. I was still trying to accept the fact that my brother was my mate and she was planning on the children we'd have.I had never for once thought of that. I know I'd get some someday, but that would be when I advanced in age. I was still eighteen years old and never saw myself having any children until I was twenty-five.It was strange, but all that I ever thought of was getting my wolf and making as much money as I could.I jerked as I felt Slade's warm hand touch my cheek.I gaz
WINTER POVI saw the stupid grin plastered on Summer's face, and she tilted her upturned nose in the air as she neared.The other girls with her might be her clones, I presumed. They had the same blonde hair, and I could see some weren't even natural. They had dyed it just to fit in.Their make-up was perfect, and it was as if they had an exceptional stylist and make-up artist who attended to them. Their dress was overly short.I noticed none of the pink plaid skirts they wore reached their knees.I had seen girls like them in Lanes Academy, the school I attended in the Silver Moon Pack.They tormented many people, especially if you weren't part of the popular crowds, and they were called the elite girls.I guess they were not any different from Summer and her friends.Summer snatched the book I had picked and tutted. "Look, if it isn't my Omega sister. Besides, why are you reading this kind of book? Do you still need to read books? I can't believe you are as dull as I imagined."Summe
WINTER POVWhy would he be here?!I guess there wasn't a rule that said he couldn't.But I wasn't okay with seeing him. At least, for now!I was hoping it would take a while before we'd see each other again, and perhaps, I would have had an answer to the question swirling in my head about our mate bond.My heart palpitated as Slade walked towards us. My hands clenched the tulle material of the ball gown, and my palms were clammy.Since today I haven't seen him until now. But somehow, I doubted his coming here had anything to do with me.'Mate!' Flora whimpered. She jumped inside me, and I grimaced, holding a tight rein on her before she tore herself out of me.Because what she was doing at the moment could warrant that.Yet, how the fúck was my wolf excited about my mate, and it was the opposite for me?I dreaded it!'He's near, and he's so hot!'I shoved back the thought of Flora rambling and concentrated on him. Slade was near the Luna, and I could hear everything they were saying.
WINTERAfter dress shopping two days ago, I avoided Summer like the plague, or maybe she ignored me, but I was glad I didn't see her.I had had enough of her antics to want to put up with more.Also, I was glad I finally got to take the dress of my choice, even though she didn't like it."A penny for your thoughts?"I cringed and gasped. And my eyes strayed to Slade as he appeared at my back. "Fúck it, Slade. I hate that!""You cuss too?" He tilted perfect slender brows. The most flawless brow I had ever seen and the one I wouldn't get even if I tried.Also, Slade had ridiculously long lashes for a man."Am I not allowed to?" Slade tapped his chin and shook his head. His eyes narrowed again on mine, and he continued staring at me until I was uncomfortable."I hate when you do that," I grumbled."Do what?" He murmured."Stare at me and act as if you are trying to figure me out or something...""What if I am trying to figure you out?" He muttered. "We are meant to be together. Don't you
WINTER POV"You are easily the most beautiful woman I have ever seen."I turned swiftly, and my eyes collided with the greenest green eyes I had ever seen. I frowned, staring at him, and I let a smile adorn my face even as I didn't recognise him.One thing I learned from Luna Ashley before the party started was to smile at anyone, even if I knew them.She said it was essential and would make me more appealing to people if I did so."Thank you," I said."Please, don't smile at me."I furrowed my brows. Did I do something wrong?"Your smile makes me want to give you everything in this world!"I giggled. I liked his response, and I knew he was flirting with me as soon as he said that.He extended a gloved hand and bowed slightly. "Can I have the next dance? That's if you don't mind me stealing you away after that."I opened my mouth to speak, and the word died in my throat as Slade butted in."She does mind. She'll be with me throughout the evening."I swirled again to see him casually le