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HIDDEN HOWL Chapter Eight: The Plans To Escape
TRINITYI lie in bed, staring at the ceiling, heart pounding in my chest. The house is quiet now—too quiet. My aunt and cousins are probably settled in their rooms by now, and I can hear the soft murmur of their voices, the occasional giggle. They’re drifting off to sleep, and with each passing moment, the tension in my chest builds. This is it. Tonight’s the night.Tonight is the night I get out of this hellhole. I am not going to just sit here and wait to get rejected or killed.So, I wait. I have to be sure. Every muscle in my body is coiled tight, ready to spring, but I need the silence. The stillness. I need them to be asleep before I make my move. Finally, the house is silent. No more voices, no more laughter. I wait for a few seconds, holding my breath, and when I’m certain they’re asleep, I slip out from under the covers. My feet barely make a sound on the cold floor. My heart hammers in my chest, too loud, too fast, but I don’t let it stop me. I can’t stop. Not now. I move
Last Updated : 2025-03-19HIDDEN HOWL Chapter Nine: The Alpha's Judgment
TRINITYThe cold, oppressive silence hung heavily in the air, punctuated only by the occasional rustle of fabric as the Alpha triplets—Xerxes, Nasir, and Liam—shifted in their thrones. Their eyes, sharp as blades, were trained on me, unmoving, unforgiving.I could not bring myself to look up at Xerxes. He warned me about this.And just mere hours ago.Yet I did exactly what he told me not to. I am so dead.But how the hell was I supposed to know that I would be caught by Nasir? What on earth was he doing out there by that time anyway?It doesn’t matter. I am the one who has been caught. I am the one in trouble. And I am the one who was going to answer for it.I could feel the weight of their gaze pressing into my skin, each of them silently scrutinizing me. The air felt thick with their disapproval, as if the very space around me was suffocating. I dared not look up; to meet their eyes would be to provoke their wrath further. I could feel the heat rising in my cheeks, my pulse quicken
Last Updated : 2025-03-21HIDDEN HOWL Chapter Ten: Tears and Urges
LIAMI walked beside Selene, the soft crunch of gravel beneath our feet the only sound in the otherwise peaceful palace garden. It was a rare moment of quiet, just the two of us, surrounded by fragrant flowers and the distant hum of the palace. The sun was lower now, casting a soft orange glow on everything, making the world feel warmer, as if trying to make up for the coldness I could feel creeping in from within.One would consider this a romantic setting, and it would have been. Had she been my mate.Or someone I was actually attracted to.Selene’s presence was always uncomfortable in a way. "You’ve been distant lately, Liam," she said, her voice light, but there was a sharpness in it that made my stomach tighten.I glanced at her, trying to keep my expression neutral. “I’ve been busy,” I muttered, not entirely convinced by my own words. Truth be told, I hadn’t been entirely focused on my duties in the past few days. My thoughts kept drifting to the tension between Trinity and me
Last Updated : 2025-03-21HIDDEN HOWL Chapter Eleven:The Safe Space
TRINITYI sat on the edge of my bed, the only sound in the room the quiet sniffles that seemed to come from deep within my chest. My hands clutched the soft blankets around me, but it didn’t bring any comfort. I was suffocating here, trapped in this grand, empty castle, surrounded by walls that weren’t just made of stone, but of expectations. Regret wrapped around me like a second skin, and the weight of it bore down on my shoulders.I had been foolish to return. Foolish to think I could step back into this life as if it hadn’t changed. The city had felt like freedom—clean air, new opportunities, people who didn’t see me as some weakling or embarrassment. But here I was. Back at the Crimson Moon Pack. Back for the Ascension Ceremony, a ridiculous event I never even wanted to be a part of.And look at where it got me.I regretted it the moment I stepped foot back in this place . Every corridor, every room seemed to echo with the weight of my past here, suffocating me further. I coul
Last Updated : 2025-03-22HIDDEN HOWL Chapter Twelve: Unspoken Fury
NASIRI pushed open the door without a second thought, my mind consumed with the thought of Xerxes and the damn meeting he called.Where the hell was Liam? Damn him for making me look for his ass. I think I had seen Selene crying and running out of the gardens. I didn't bother asking her what happened, there was only one person capable of making her cry.Besides, I really do not care to know what conspired between them. If we can get rid of at least one of the Silverhade sisters, the better it will be for all of us. I searched the entire garden but my damn brother was nowhere to be found. There was one last place I could check.If he wasn't there then I would be forced to ask Selene.Please be at your damn yoga room.I passed by Trinity's room a couple of times, and just like the other days since she arrived, her door was shut.A part of me started to wonder if she died in there.Why do I care? If she is dead then the better it will be for my brothers and I. At least we would be fre
Last Updated : 2025-03-22HIDDEN HOWL Chapter Thirteen: The Stars and the Silence
TRINITY“What do you mean, you almost kissed him?” Cara’s voice was still filled with disbelief.I laid on my bed, my eyes focused on the chandelier hoisted above my bed. I had my phone pressed to my ear as I spoke to Cara. I can't believe I haven't spoken to her after all this time here in the palace. After what happened this afternoon in the yoga room, I knew I needed my best friend.My room was quiet, the only sound being the soft hum of the late-night breeze coming through the window. I hadn’t realized how late it had gotten, but talking to Cara had a way of making the hours slip by unnoticed.I sighed, slumping back into my chair, letting the phone fall a little away from my ear as I rolled my eyes. “You know how it is, Cara. He was there, I was there. Things got... complicated.”“Trinity!” she nearly shouted. I could hear her excitement even through the static. “No way. You and Liam? Almost kissed? You’re not messing with me, are you? This is real?”I bit my lip, avoiding her
Last Updated : 2025-03-23HIDDEN HOWL Chapter Fourteen: Under the Moonlight
TRINITYI stood before Luna Mira, my eyes fixed on her ethereal beauty. The moonlight cast an otherworldly glow on her skin, illuminating her features and making her seem almost divine. Her hair, a rich, dark brown, cascaded down her back like a waterfall of night, and her eyes, a piercing shade of blue, seemed to bore into my very soul. She radiated a certain power that I had never felt before, a power that seemed to emanate from the very core of her being.I swear not even her sons radiated such an aura. I have always heard stories of the great Luna Mira, a woman known to have ended many of our potential pack wars just with her smile.I always thought the stories were a bit exaggerated but now that I look at her, I am starting to think that maybe they are not. Luna Mira's eyes narrowed as she gazed at me. The irritation and annoyance she felt was so clear to me. She looked at me like she couldn't even stand the sight of me.This was not my first time meeting with Luna Mira. I hav
Last Updated : 2025-03-24HIDDEN HOWL Chapter Fifteen: Torn Sketches
TRINITYI sat quietly on the stone bench in the middle of the palace gardens, the vibrant hues of nature around me painting a picture more beautiful than any I could ever hope to capture. The sun was beginning its slow descent toward the horizon, casting a golden glow across the flowers and trees. I was lost in it, sketching the fluttering butterflies as they danced from one blossom to the next, their delicate wings a perfect blend of soft pastels and bright, intricate patterns.Each stroke of my pencil was a chance to bring a piece of the tranquility around me to life. I could feel the weight of my earlier encounter with Luna Mira slowly dissipating as I focused on the details—the way the leaves rustled in the breeze, the texture of the tree bark, the soft shadows playing across the petals. I had trouble sleeping after our little conversation on the balcony. Once again, I felt like a bird trapped in an inescapable cage.It was easy to forget everything when I was in the garden, imm
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HIDDEN HOWL Chapter Seventy One: A Truth Unveiled
TRINITYA chill ran down my spine as I stared at Luna Mira, her cold, calculating gaze unwavering. The silence between us stretched, thick with unspoken tension. My heart pounded, not from fear, but from the burning curiosity and anger bubbling within me.“Luna Mira, what are you doing here?” I finally asked, my voice steady despite the unease settling in my gut.Luna Mira smirked, tilting her head slightly. The way the moonlight illuminated her features made her look even more menacing.“I was the one who demanded you come here,” she said smoothly.I stiffened.The letter…I had thought it was from my aunt Lila, but it had been her all along.“Why?” I asked, my hands clenched into fists.She stepped closer, her piercing gaze never leaving mine. “Because you deserve to know the truth.”The truth? What could she possibly know about my parents that I don't?I swallowed hard, my breath hitching slightly. “What truth?”Luna Mira’s smirk widened, as if she were savoring the moment. “Tell m
HIDDEN HOWL Chapter Seventy: Midnight Escape
TRINITYThe palace was silent, swallowed by the deep stillness of the night. Only the distant hoot of an owl and the rustling of leaves outside my window filled the void. I sat on the edge of my bed, gripping the small, cryptic letter between my fingers. In my other hand, I gripped the dagger Nasir had gifted me tightly.I was not certain who this letter was from, but if things went South tonight, I had this dagger and my training to help me.Oh, who am I kidding? I am so doomed.But still, if I could find out the truth tonight, then it would all be worth it. The words of the letter burned in my mind, refusing to leave me in peace.If you want to know the truth, meet me at their gravestones tomorrow at midnight.My heart pounded.The truth.So that means there was more to my parent's deaths. I can't believe I never thought to ask until now. Some daughter I am.I held up the letter, trying to see if I could recognize the handwriting. There was no signature. No hint of who had sent it
HIDDEN HOWL Chapter Sixty Nine: Strength Awakening
TRINITYIt wasn't even six in the morning yet. But here I was, in the training room with a resolve, I have no clue of its origin. All I knew was that whatever I was going to find out at midnight, I needed to be strong. Both physically and mentally. The training room was quiet, except for the steady rhythm of my breath and the dull thuds of my fists against the punching bag. The morning air still held a slight chill, but sweat clung to my skin as I pushed myself harder, my body aching in protest.I welcomed the pain.Every strike carried the weight of my past. Every punch was a silent vow to never be the helpless girl I once was.Weak.The word echoed in my mind, taunting me. I had spent years hearing it, feeling it, believing it. The pack had called me weak, the triplets had doubted me, and even I had convinced myself that I was nothing more than a burden.But that was before.Before they risked war to come back for me. Before my cousins hit me, tossed me around like I was nothing b
HIDDEN HOWL Chapter Sixty Eight: Anonymous Letters
TRINITYThe warm glow of candlelight flickered in my room, casting dancing shadows against the stone walls. I sat up in bed, my fingers absentmindedly tracing the faint bruises on my arms from last night’s attack. The weight of exhaustion sat heavy on my shoulders, but sleep refused to come.Liam, Nasir, and Xerxes stared at me, their expressions tense with… was that concern?It couldn't be.Why would they be concerned about me? They were supposed to be ignorant and nonchalant about matters involving me.So… what was this? Why were they even here?Liam was the first to speak. “How are you feeling?” His voice was gentle, but there was an edge of protectiveness beneath it.I exhaled softly. “A lot better,” I admitted. It wasn’t a complete lie—physically, I was healing, but mentally, I felt frayed at the edges.Nasir folded his arms over his chest, his sharp golden eyes locked onto mine. “Tell us everything that happened last night,” he demanded. “Every detail.”I nodded, taking a deep b
HIDDEN HOWL Chapter Sixty Seven: Secrets Untold
TRINITYA dull ache pulsed through my body as Lily carefully dabbed a cool clothes against my forehead. The events of last night played over in my mind like a nightmare on repeat—cornered by rogues, the fear gripping my heart, the sheer power of Alpha Nader as he tore through them like they were nothing. I had nearly died again. I hated how familiar that feeling was becoming.Alpha Nader stood near the window, his arms crossed, his sharp eyes watching me with a mixture of concern and something else I couldn’t quite place. Perhaps disappointment? I wasn’t sure.“You’re lucky I was nearby,” he finally spoke, his voice calm yet carrying the unmistakable weight of authority.I swallowed, not knowing what to say. Lucky? Maybe. But it didn’t feel that way.A knock at the door pulled my attention away from him, and I turned just as the door creaked open. My breath hitched when I saw the person standing there.“Aunt Lila?” I whispered in disbelief.The last time I had seen my aunt was a month
HIDDEN HOWL Chapter Sixty Six: Talk at Golf
XERXES The sun bore down on the sprawling green golf course, but I barely felt its warmth. My hands gripped the golf club tightly as I prepared to take my swing. Around me, the other alphas laughed and joked, their carefree attitudes grating on my nerves. I forced myself to stay composed, but something gnawed at me—a nagging feeling I couldn’t shake. Something was wrong.Last night, sleep had evaded me entirely. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw her—Trinity. Alone, vulnerable, surrounded by threats I couldn’t protect her from. Even with the guards stationed around her, I felt restless, helpless. So, I did what I had to: I sent two of my best men back to the palace to get word from her. I needed to know she was safe.But now, standing here amidst laughter and meaningless chatter, the silence in my mind was deafening.“Your turn, Xerxes!” one of the alphas called, snapping me back to reality.I sighed, adjusted my stance, and swung. The ball sailed through the air, landing near the ho
HIDDEN HOWL Chapter Sixty Five: Nader's Protection
TRINITYThe cool evening air nipped at my skin as I stepped out of the stables, saying a quick goodbye to Xander. Despite his earlier antics, I couldn’t help but feel lighter after our time together. For once, my mind had been free of fear and worry—if only for a little while.But my brief reprieve didn’t last long.As I walked back toward the palace, lost in thought, I nearly collided with someone coming around the corner. When I looked up, I was met with Luna Mira’s cold, piercing gaze.“Oh, it’s you,” she said, her voice dripping with disdain.I stiffened, taking a step back. “Excuse me, Luna Mira,” I said politely, attempting to move out of her way.She didn’t budge. Instead, she crossed her arms and stared me down, her expression twisted in something that could only be described as contempt.“You should watch where you’re going,” she snapped. “Though, I suppose someone like you is always in the way, aren’t they?”My stomach churned at her words, but I kept my expression neutral.
HIDDEN HOWL Chapter Sixty Five: Nader's Protection
TRINITYThe cool evening air nipped at my skin as I stepped out of the stables, saying a quick goodbye to Xander. Despite his earlier antics, I couldn’t help but feel lighter after our time together. For once, my mind had been free of fear and worry—if only for a little while.But my brief reprieve didn’t last long.As I walked back toward the palace, lost in thought, I nearly collided with someone coming around the corner. When I looked up, I was met with Luna Mira’s cold, piercing gaze.“Oh, it’s you,” she said, her voice dripping with disdain.I stiffened, taking a step back. “Excuse me, Luna Mira,” I said politely, attempting to move out of her way.She didn’t budge. Instead, she crossed her arms and stared me down, her expression twisted in something that could only be described as contempt.“You should watch where you’re going,” she snapped. “Though, I suppose someone like you is always in the way, aren’t they?”My stomach churned at her words, but I kept my expression neutral.
HIDDEN HOWL Chapter Sixty Four: Silver horse
TRINITY The warm, buttery aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen as I stood beside Lily, who was patiently showing me how to perfect a new recipe. Her instructions were clear, her movements practiced, and for the first time in what felt like ages, I found myself smiling at something so simple. My hands were covered in flour, and I had managed to get some on my cheek without realizing it.Lily chuckled, brushing her own hands on her apron. “You’re a natural, Trinity. Just a little more kneading, and you’ve got it.”“I don’t know about nature,” I replied, laughing softly. “But this is fun. I didn’t think baking could be so relaxing.”“It’s therapeutic,” she said with a wink. “And it’s good to know how to feed people. You never know when you might need to charm someone with a home-cooked meal.”Before I could respond, the kitchen door swung open, and in walked Xander.I stiffened immediately.“Smells good in here,” he said casually, his hands stuffed into his pockets. His sharp
