My brows formed a knot as I looked at Jade. She sounded a little frustrated. But since it was also what I was supposed to do before she called for me, I nodded my head and closed my eyes. Communicating with my wolf, Alice, I turned. My nails first grew longer, and then my fingers bigger. My size started to double, and I could feel it. I opened my eyes to look at myself amidst my turning. I was getting bigger. My skin were stretching, and although I was expecting it to hurt, it didn’t. It felt like I was naturally transforming, and it was foreign to me. In a fraction of seconds, I was standing in four legs. In front of me was the Alpha, who was in the same height as me. Now, we could see eye-to-eye. “White fur…” I heard Jade said. “You’re indeed a daughter of Analisse.” My mom was one of the strongest wolves in her prime. She was one of Adler’s father’s trusted wolves. Her fur was white, with a green eyes. Only mine was blue because I got it from my father. She was known as the whit
ADLER’S POV I rested the back of my head on the head rest of the chair. Clad in only a black robe, I swirled the wine in the glass. My hair was still dripping wet. After I’d gone home and return to my human form, I took a bath to clean myself. I was reeking. Almost as if I smell like her. Avalynn Hewlett, that bitch… Who did she meet in the Border? I was with Rake and Owen when I sensed her. But Asmodeous was too aggressive. He shifted without my command and went straight to her like a fucking dog. My jaw clenched. ‘You can do better than that, Asmodeous.’ ‘She is OUR mate, Adler.’ Asmdoeous retorted. ‘Whether you like it or not, Avalynn is our destined mate!’ ‘Not if the rejection will work.’ My face darkened. ‘Aren’t you wondering why the rejection didn’t work the first time?’ Asmodeous asked. ‘Knock it off.’ ‘You knew why, Adler. You knew damn well why it did not work.’ My jaw clamped hard. No matter what the reason is, I want it to work this time. I cannot fail my fathe
AVALYNN’S POV “Analisse?!” I froze on my spot. It was my mother’s name they called just now. But the fact that I realized why they mistook me for her gave me a comforting type of sadness. It made me want to cry in joy. Because at least… I have something that would remind them of my late mother. I guess my mother was the only one in this pack whose fur was white, given that my mother was the first they thought of the second they saw my appearance. Wolves who were joining the pack run walked close to me. Behind them was our pack leader, Abadon Salvatore. He had the same eye color as Adler. Same fur. Except he was bigger, and more intimidating. There were almost fourteen of them here. All were elders. “Jade…” Jade’s father spoke in our mind-link, his eyes reflecting confusion. “Is this…” “Avalynn, father.” Jade replied in a respectful manner, lowering down her head. “Avalynn Hewlett, Mrs. Analisse Hewlett’s daughter.” “It can’t be!” I heard the other say. “Analisse’s daughter is w
Jade was the one who chose the dress. The heels. The accessories. I gave her the power to do so as I trusted her fashion sense, and taste. But looking at myself now— I think Jade went a little overboard. I was hoping it was just me, though. The dress and heels matched. They looked pleasing together, but I didn’t think this sexy glamorous look was what I wanted to look like facing the Alpha. I mean, I thought we agreed I’d look formal and respectable. But instead, I looked like I was going to a… semi-formal party. Jade did my hair and make-up into a clean look. My hair was tied in a bun. I was wearing a silk baby blue dress below the knee, paired with a silver heels. I knew I wasn’t any better with fashion. But how was this formal? ‘You look pretty, Avalynn. You saw how you look before you left..’ Alice commented. ‘Besides, you’re also going to meet the Luna of the pack. You should impress her, too if you really want to be accepted.’ I wasn’t sure about the Luna of the pack. The Alp
The same way we were supposed to meet our mate when we reached seventeen, there was also an age requirement for us to be able to shift and communiate with our wolves. Though it was never definite nor absolute, most of our kind get to meet their wolves at the age of ten to twelve. Thus, when I failed to save my mother from the invaders; the rogue wolves, I was outcasted. I was considered as a wolfless wolf whose ability to shift was denied for eternity. The pack believed then that my fate was already decided. That I’d grow alone, live alone, die alone. But only until my seventeenth birthday. I met Alice, my wolf, whom I thought did not exist. The rest was history. Now, the question was how was my mother able to tell I was wolfless when I was just five when she was writing these letters? “Then…” My heart contorted. I was staggered. “If Alice was truly my mother’s wolf, what would happen to me?” “Nothing,” said the Alpha, before I heard his footsteps. “Nothing will happen to you, Avaly
Shit. I sat properly upon Alice’s remark. Suddenly, I was all ears. I was hoping it was a lie. But a few moments later, I started to smell his scent. At first it was faint. The same moment, I knew he could also smell me. Which only meant the rejection did not work. But why? The requirements weren’t strict. For as long as both parties wanted it, the rejection would work, so why did it not? Our mate ties was supposed to be cutted! I have Conrad now… I have no need for two mates! I looked over my shoulder to follow the cedar wood smell. I was both agitated and anxious. He said the last time that if the rejection wouldn’t work, he’d do something to me. And I feared that. I still fear him. He was Adler fucking Salvatore. The evilest of all the evil! The two-faced jerk who never think twice about hurting women. He was an ass, and I was sure that he would really do something now that the rejection failed! ‘What do I do, Alice?’ ‘I thought you said you’re never gonna speak to me again.’
My eyes widened in surprise. “W-what?”“You just said you have a new mate…” Realization flashed in Adler’s eyes as he looked at me. “Is that true?”Shit. I wasn’t supposed to say that! He wasn’t supposed to know!“I…” I didn’t know what to say. But I couldn’t keep silent worried about what he might say next if I wouldn’t refuse. “No, Adler.”His lips parted a little. “You do have another mate.” Now, he sounded certain. “Who is it?”My heartbeat doubled. I tried to decipher the look on his face to react accordingly, but I couldn’t read him at all! I wanted to deny, and refuse it, but finality immediately reigned over his face that I was taken over by my fright to be caught!“Please…” I look down. “Don’t tell anyone yet.”“No, shit. Tell me who is it, Avalynn. Who the fuck?” Adler’s tone sounded impatient and dangerous. “Does he belong in this pack? Where did you meet him? Are you sure?”I had at least two reasons why I didn’t want him to know. First, Conrad was a Lycan. Second, he was
I had almost forgot about my promise to Conrad. Had it not been because of Jade, I probably would have gone to sleep from exhaustion. A lot of things has happened since yesterday night until now that it slipped my mind. Things have been complicated that it was giving me mind-fuck. “How tall is he?” Jade continued to ask, excited. “I’m risking my peaceful sleep tonight because once Gunner finds out I’m coming with you here, I’m going to be really dead, so spill.” I gave her a weird look as I suppressed my smile. I mentally tried to went back on the day I first saw Conrad. Visualizing how good and perfect he looked that night, I bit my bottom lip. “He’s about as tall as Adler, Jade. He’s more masculine though.” “Really?” Jade chuckled. “Tell me more. Is he handsome?” “He is,” I responded, tilting my head. “He’s more than what I asked for… except…” “Except?” Once they see each other, Jade would be able to tell right away what kind of creature he was. But though I’d like to spoil h