143: AriezelIn the end, Alys and Harriet left us alone in the room. We stared at each other for what seemed like ages.I couldn't believe my eyes as I stared at the man in front of me. It seemed more like a dream as I looked at him over.I felt him doing the same to me, awe and surprise written over his face.But we couldn't stay in silence for long. Not as it stretched to the point of awkwardness. Finally regaining a bit of my senses, I parted my lips to speak.“Hello." Both our voices chorused.I blinked in surprise. As it seemed we had both spoken at the same time.The single word seemed to sway through the tension that was presented. I cracked my lips in a small smile.“Please sit down." I said, gesturing to the chair which Alys once sat in.I was sure Alys must have been grilling Harriet by now. After all, she hadn't kept this from just me but from her as well.I waved the thought away easily. Alys and Harriet were the last thing on my mind as he sat down.It was even more uncan
Ariezel “Look out there! It's a pretty bird!"I looked in command, spotting the bird Camilla spoke of.Rubbing her hair gently, I shifted my gaze to face her.“Yes. It is a lovely bird." I said, smiling at her giggle.She turned back, her red curls bouncing along with her.She was the youngest out of the two of my half sisters, nine years old, although she continuously argues that she was turning ten.After getting to know Florian, he introduced me to both of them with joy. Although for now they only saw me as an aunt and the future Luna, in spite of our resemblance.It hadn't taken long for her to grow used to me, although Jolene, the older one, was more reserved.I turned to look at her in the hall we were staying in. She lounged in a chair, short blonde tresses resting on the couch as she read a book. She was the sole outlier out of us, and she was mostly quiet, always analyzing whenever I was present.It was okay, I didn't mind staying for as long as it took for her to get used t
AriezelThump. Thump. Thump.Each kick hurt, the pain blooming in my legs as he stepped on me. I was too weak to fight it, too tired to avoid it.“Stupid bitch.”“Whore.”“Useless.”I let his words float over me like clouds. Even through the void of nothingness that I saw, they remained potent.Finally the hits stopped and relief hit me. I hadn't shed a tear throughout. I had learned not to in the time that passed.“Look at you. So pathetic.”I heard the sound before I felt the warm wetness on my face. He had spit on me. Still my eyes remained closed. “You'd better make sure this place is clean before anyone comes. That's all you're good for anyways.”His words entered me, yet I stayed still even as his footsteps retreated.The moment the door which sounded so far away shut, I waited for a few more seconds before attempting to rise up.Each part of my body twinged with every shift. A particularly sharp pain spread across my shoulder. I used my equally bruised hand to check it, feelin
“You are pregnant"PregnantMy eyes opened to see nothing but darkness. I relaxed once I remembered that I was in the living room, resting.I was still reeling from the news when I returned back home and Derek was still gone. I layed on the couch and fell asleep in tears.My exhaustion was so much that I fell asleep and woken up in the evening. My stomach growled in hunger, but I couldn't eat until Derek was present. The last time I did he almost forced a teaspoon down my throat in anger.I had no idea what had changed in him since he got the alpha position. My childhood friend turned mate who treated me with kindness and love had become a monster.And now?My arms wrapped around my belly with his child. Our child. What was I going to do?All I hoped for was that the pack doctor hadn't told him the news yet. Just this one mercy would be enough.So lost in thought, I slipped into sleep once more.I was woken up by a loud sound. Alert, I opened my eyes to find darkness. It was already
ARIEZELThe walk through the forest seemed endless, but after what seemed like an eternity, I finally stopped and turned back. There were only rounds and rounds of trees filled with darkness, even from above, I couldn’t see a hint of any of the pack buildings.This was it.Turning around, I ran as fast as I could, the adrenaline taking over me as I let the trees blur with the speed I ran. As I let my body lead me farther off, only one thought echoed in my mind.I was free.I was finally free from the months of abuse. I was free from the pain and aches and pretending. I was free from the indifferent yet pitying stares the Pack Doctor gave every single time he saw me. I was free from watching the man who used every chance to break me in both body and mind be so adored by the rest of the pack, ignorant of his actions. I was free from the insults, the curses which he ingrained into my mind.Finally, finally, I was free.Hours later after I exhausted myself from running, I rested on the ba
ARIEZELMy lids felt heavy as I forced them open. My entire body ached, all the bruises and pains from my body making me groan against the cold ground.Cold?I forced my eyes open wider, adjusting to the sight only to find that my surroundings were dim. I wasn't in the forest anymore.Looking down at the cold surface I was on, I saw the stone tiles. No, I wasn't dead.And I definitely wasn't in the forest anymore.The place was mostly dark, the only source of light came from above me on the wall. Finally, I could see much clearer. Only a few meters away from me were bars. Long metal bars that went from ground to ceiling. My belly hurt from hunger and the pains and weakness ailed me, still I managed to stand and move forward to touch the metal bars.I was in a cage? No. A cell.I looked around me. There was nobody else in sight. When I saw the duffel bag of my belongings I let out a sigh of relief.Where was i? Most of all, how did I get here?I tried recalling what I remembered bef
AsherSeeing that slight smile on her face brought a ton of aggravation on my end. I still couldn't believe it.This was my mate. My true mate.“Asher?”Serena's voice came again beside me, a different kind of reminder.I had a mate already.Serena had spilled the beans before I could speak, and now, this woman who was my True mate knew I was with someone that wasn't her.So why did she look relieved and happy?I had no idea why I was acting out this way. I had no intentions of mating with her, true bond or not. I already had Serena. Yet still, the twist of annoyance at looking at her face continued.I turned away, even passing Serena as I walked out of the prison. Serena followed me, calling out my name.“You.” I called out the first guard, seeing the initial fear in his eyes before he came closer to me.“Yes sir.?”“Release her and send her to one of the rooms in the pack house.” I orderedHe nodded sharply “Yes sir.”After signaling the other guard to follow him, the two guards pa
AriezelI shuffled through the murky darkness, unable to see or hear anything. It felt like i was floating in a void.But I didn't mind. Not when everywhere was so, so warm.I snuggled further into the warmth, wanting to stay for plenty while longer.A sharp feeling came and suddenly the warmth was gone replaced by a sharp chill that grew every moment.The cold slowly brought me out if the abyss, and i felt myself rise up…up…The light hurt when my eyes cracked open. It took time for the brightness to dim while I noticed the two shadows.Moments later, when my eyesight was clearer, I understood.It was day and there were two people standing above me.It was two women who looked my age. One held a stern gaze with brunette hair whilst the other was a dyed an electric blue, as whimsical as her smile whilst looking at me.The memories came rushing back and I raised myself up, prepared for anything.They made no move as I did, sitting up and pulling myself further from the blanket which th