SEVENMy father was loved by all. To this day, I didn't think I could ever be loved by the members of Blood Crest Pack the way my father was loved.His death shook the entire pack. No one had anticipated that his reign would be cut short. He was one of those who were expected to live forever.I could still remember how people came from far and wide to eulogize him. Also, I remember how I was supported by many after his death. Of course, I didn't accept all the help because I peeled away into solitude shortly after I was made Alpha. I only came out when needed, but I knew that most of the love I got came due to the love people had for my father.This immeasurable love was why I couldn't understand why anyone would dig up my father's grave. And what was that person looking for?I looked down at the coffin and saw that the lock hadn't been tampered with. Could it be that the person ran away before they could open it? Was it because I appeared?My mind was working a million miles by the m
SEVENThere was a serious look on Becky's face as she looked at me with her hand stretched out. I avoided her eyes and took the flash drive. Wheeling myself into my room, I went to my desk and turned on the laptop. "Thank you. If you don't mind, could please excuse me?""Actually, I do mind." I felt her gaze heat up my back. Standing behind me, she snorted, "I helped you get the footage. Don't you think I should at least watch it with you?"I placed my elbow on the desk and rested my head on my palm. Couldn't she just take the hint? Why did she always have to pry?"Can you just give me some privacy?" I asked, turning to look at her.Becky smirked and then walked over to my bed. She plopped down on it and crossed her leg. "I'm afraid I can't.""What are you hiding, Seven?" she continued. "I didn't want to complain before, but now, I can't help it. You are so secretive. Why don't you want me to watch the footage with you?""Because it's personal!" I snapped.Nodding her head, Becky chu
SEVENThis tunnel had been formed during the groundwork construction of this house many years ago. My late father was the one who insisted that a tunnel be made.I was about fifteen or sixteen at the time. When I saw the plan, I thought it was ridiculous. I couldn't fathom why my father insisted on making a tunnel for a house that wasn't going to be lived in. For a long time, the house wasn't even completed. I didn't even know why he insisted on building it since we had our own magnificent villa which had many rooms.But after the bomb blast that killed many, I realized why. My father was no fortune teller, but he sure planned for the future. To think that as a boy, I always felt that he was so paranoid.Look who was about to use the tunnel now?I pulled on the wall of thorny grass. Although a few thorns pierced my hand, I endured the pain. A pile of grass lay on the ground by the time I was done making a pathway.The tunnel was dark. So dark that it unnerved me. I switched on my pho
SEVENSweet mercy! The second that name rolled off her lips, I had an epiphany. Dawn? Her name was really Dawn? That was my mother's name? Did this mean that this was Winter's child? And Winter named her after my mother? So... So... So she's my child?A lot was going on in my mind. I stretched out my hands to grab the little girl."Don't do that!" She pouted, flinching.In a heartbeat, I withdrew my hands. "Sorry. I am so sorry. You said your name is Dawn?"She nodded, looking at me warily. My heart was about to burst. I couldn't keep calm. Sweating profusely, I rubbed my palms on my hat. "What's your surname?"Her eyebrows crinkled at that question. "What's that?""Like your other name," I explained. "What is your second name after Dawn?"She shrugged in confusion. "I don't know."I clasped my hands, trying to come up with another question that would give me the answer I was looking for. After a brief moment, I asked again, "You go to school, don't you? What do they call you in sch
SEVENIt pained me to just up and leave the house that had been my home for the past five years. However, I couldn't have it any other way now.Becky and her family were nice and all, but Dawn and Winter mattered more to me. My absence had left them in the hands of that monster. If now wasn't the time to get my life back on track and go save my family, I didn't know when was."Mister, can we leave now?" the skipper asked after he helped me into his boat.I stared in a distance at the Williamson family's house. When I saw Becky rush out of the house, I said, "Yes, please. Quick!"The boat sailed off moments later. I watched as Becky ran to the seashore and stamped her feet multiple times. I could already imagine all the words she was saying now.I reflected on everything during the ride to the dock. Also, I made mental notes on the first things I had to do before going to rescue Winter and Dawn.From the dock, I took a taxi to a motel in Laurel Hill, the neighboring town by Luster Fal
WINTERIt was the crack of dawn when the door of my bedroom was kicked open with a bang. I jerked from my slumber and squinted my eyes in the darkness. "Who is that?""Wake up, you log!" Came a shout from the door.I rubbed my eyes and turned on the light on the nightstand. The next second, I saw a tall figure and a set of terrifying eyes. It was Kai."Why are you here?" I asked, jumping out of bed with my hand clutching my chest. Now, I had only a silky nightdress on. To say that I was scared and irritated by his barging in would be an understatement. I pulled half of the blanket to cover myself. Kai walked into the bedroom slowly. "Don't flatter yourself, woman!""Why did you barge in here?" I asked again, glancing at Dawn who was stirring awake on the bed.She had her own room. However, on most days, she insisted on sleeping by my side. I was fine with it since it enabled me to keep an eye on her even while sleeping.Kai scoffed. "Get dressed. We are going out.""Out?" I exclaime
WINTERI always knew that Kai was evil, but I didn't think he would be so heartless to put hands on a child. He had really crossed the line now. It was bad enough that he made my life a living hell ever since he barged into my life.I'll be damned if I allowed him to physically assault my child right in my presence. I kicked him in the shin and screamed, "Let her go right now!"Kai didn't react to my kick at all. Instead, he smiled and kept dangling Dawn in the air. "And if I don't? What are you gonna do?""Why don't you go pick on someone your own size, mister! You have no shame! Do you even have a heart? You bastard!" I screamed with so much rigor.Kai's mocking smile disappeared a second later. I noticed as his chest heaved and his face turned red with rage.Something whooshed in the air. Before I knew what it was, I was hit in the face. My head turned 180 degrees within a second. I staggered to the side and crashed on the antique shelf nearby.Stars hovered around my head. I heard
WINTERThere were no words to describe how tired and helpless I felt when I finally woke up. My hands were heavy and so was my head. I opened my eyes slowly, but I couldn't make out anything. I could feel a light shining down on me. However, I still couldn't see anything. I didn't know where I was or how I even got here."Think, Winter! Think!" I tried to snap back to my senses. All but unfortunately, it didn't work.A voice in my head suddenly asked, "Who are you?""I am Winter Sharp!" I said without skipping a bit."And how old are you?""I am... I am..." I stammered. "I don't know. How old am I?""Twenty-three, Winter. You're twenty-three," the voice responded."Oh...""How many kids do you have?"Shocked, I closed my eyes and opened them again. "I have kids?""Remember, Winter. Come back to your senses."I bit my chapped lower lip. "I have... I have..."Suddenly, the image of my face flashed in my head. It wasn't technically my face. It was a smaller version of me. The girl's gre