Ariezel“Over here!” Harriet called out, pointing to a small stall.With Alys beside me, I moved towards Harriet.Harriet had quickly gotten acquainted with me. She had never spoken about my quiet nature. Instead she let herself fill the silence. I was content to keep silent and listen. Alys' friendship came much slower. It seemed that while not working with her she acted much more relaxed. When I was free they decided to bring it upon themselves to show me around, leading me to the marketplace. It didn't take long for Harriet to wander.“Alys, Ariezel, isn't this so nice?” Harriet stared in awe at the pieces of jewelry hanging on the stall, complimenting the pack member behind it.I looked to see Alys roll her eyes, dragging Harriet away from the stand. “Why don't you worry about finding dye first? Your roots are showing.” she saidAlys was right. I looked at the top of Harriet's hair, the pink fading into what was her real hair color, a strawberry blonde.Harriet shrugged “I'm th
Ariezel“Over here!” Harriet called out, pointing to a small stall.With Alys beside me, I moved towards Harriet.Harriet had quickly gotten acquainted with me. She had never spoken about my quiet nature. Instead she let herself fill the silence. I was content to keep silent and listen. Alys' friendship came much slower. It seemed that while not working with her she acted much more relaxed. When I was free they decided to bring it upon themselves to show me around, leading me to the marketplace. It didn't take long for Harriet to wander.“Alys, Ariezel, isn't this so nice?” Harriet stared in awe at the pieces of jewelry hanging on the stall, complimenting the pack member behind it.I looked to see Alys roll her eyes, dragging Harriet away from the stand. “Why don't you worry about finding dye first? Your roots are showing.” she saidAlys was right. I looked at the top of Harriet's hair, the pink fading into what was her real hair color, a strawberry blonde.Harriet shrugged “I'm th
AriezelIt was whilst working the next day that I was unceremoniously called into Asher's office.“You should go, Ariezel.” Ambrose said, eyes only trailing me for a second before going back to his desk. He didn't pay me any mind, oblivious to the way I straightened my posture.I was tense at the mention of Asher. The events of the day before hadn't left my mind. Especially how close we were.I could imagine it clearly anytime I closed my eyes. His plush lips. I had never been drawn towards lips before, but Asher seemed to be the exception. He was always the exception.But that wasn't what stunned me. No, it was the look in his eyes that made my heart skip a beat.His proximity was close, yet I had never seen his eyes so dark. The bright evergreen that sparkled when he smiled a little was gone, replaced with darkness, only the slight ring of green shown. The look he gave sent shivers up my spine, but not out of fear. It was…something else.Was he going to kiss me? Back then, the way h
AsherThey say time is truly a funny thing. Sometimes a week could seem like a year and in others, a month like only a few days all based on one's mindset.It was indisputable as those four days I spent with Ariezel felt like an eternity I could have basked in. An eternity I would crave more.I thought that I could only be content with her friendship before. But from the moment of our first kiss, I knew I would break if we were only just friends. If there was any doubt of my newly gained feelings for her, that was enough to burn them all away into nothing but ashes.Not to mention what came after. The times we spent together were the same, yet completely different. Where before freedom and small smiles filled out time in the garden, it was now filled with kisses and charged touches that felt all too wonderful yet not enough. I treasured every moment we had spent together.It was a moment I wanted to bask in for eternity.But all things had to come to an end, and with one end came new b
Ariezel“Oh Moon Goddess, Ari. You have no idea the stir you caused!” Harriet gushed. Despite the foreboding words she said, her expression seemed more positively excited.After the…events of that morning, I was met with plenty of stares. Alys own was what struck out the most. So after taking effort to leave the place calmly I rushed Alys to my room where I told her everything, including the truth of Asher being my mate.She said nothing, looking contemplative but not angry. All she said was that we were going to talk about it later, and that was enough for me.I walked silently beside her and Harriet, repressing the curling feeling around me.The news spread around the pack like wildfire, and I was sure everyone was privy to it now.For most of the day, I had managed to avoid people's stares, especially after the morning's events. Their gazes crawled up my skin.Now? It was evening and I had no choice but to subject myself to the stars. Luckily Alys and Harriet were beside me, block
AriezelThe moment the words hit, all I felt was numbness.“What? No. Impossible. It's impossible.” I pressed on.What was she saying? My child couldn't be gone. They couldn't.But I remembered the red stain so well. The pain.'No.'I looked at the woman, begging for anything but what I was thinking.But the sad face of the pack doctor was enough proof to shatter my hopes.Something scorching hot trailed down my face. It was my tears.My hand pressed to my belly despite the pain. It didn't hurt,bit compared to the blbone wracking feeling I had now.I heard ugly sounds, akin to animal noises. It was the cry of someone in grief. It only took a few seconds to realise I was the one making those noises.I had thought that once I had escaped the pain with escaping from Derek.I was wrong.“No!!” my scream shattered the monotone sounds of the hospital. Huge wails shook my body.I held my belly in my arms, ignoring all the pain and noises. It was still there, protruding. My baby was there j
AriezelI came back to the pack hours later, ignoring the looks the pack members had on me like the plague.“Ari…” Harriet murmured, leading me away from said stares towards the hallway to my room.“How are you feeling? I'm so-...You still need to rest.” I could tell that she had refrained from apologizing and I was all the more grateful for it.“Im okay now.” the words sounded hollow in my throat as I said them. Of course, physically I was okay. But mentally? What could I say?Harriet shook her head, a small sad yet understanding smile on her usually bright face. Her eyes were slightly swollen and I could tell she had cried but was trying not to show it.“It's alright. You don't have to be alright. Just go to rest.”Swallowing, I entered my room, crashing onto the bed and hoping that the sheets would forever.The next day was practically the same thing. Despite being in the pack house, Alys was the one who brought me food to eat under the excuse that I was still recuperating.I stil
AsherThe moment I watched her body fall to the ground was the most tormenting I have ever faced.“Ariezel!” I screamed. I had never been so grateful for my speed until now. My life became a blur as I struggled, racing against the distance that kept us apart just to catch her from her fall. In that tiny millisecond if a moment, I prayed like I never had that I would be successful.My prayers were answered as her body crashed into mine, laying on my arms. Her weight sent me almost toppling down with her. I stood my ground, stumbling slightly as I held her in my arms Panic crawled up my throat as I saw her unconscious face. Her frame was pale, long red hair in more disarray.Sweat was littered all over her, yet her face remained paper white, the flush that was supposed to be there was absent.My heart was racing fast in my chest as I roved over her frame as quickly as I could for any wounds or signs…anything. Even though the shirt and pants she wore, there was no split. No sign of an o