LOGIN*Adele's point of view*I twisted against Harry, pushing with everything I had, but he did not move an inch. His grip only tightened. His arm slid around my waist and pulled me closer until there was no space left between us. My breath caught in my throat.I raised my hand, claws out, ready to drive them into him, to make him feel even a fraction of what I was feeling. Then I heard it. The slow and steady footsteps getting closer.That was when it hit me. Harry was not just holding me, he was hiding me.My body went still, even though anger burned deep inside me. It twisted and churned, hot and sharp, like something alive clawing at my ribs. I forced my muscles to loosen, forced my shoulders to drop amd pretended to melt into him. My lips stayed shut, pressed tight so I would not say something that would ruin everything.The footsteps grew louder and closer, too.Harry pulled back just enough to look at me, his voice low and urgent. “Relax, just until he passes. Unless you want to end
*Demarion's point of view*The last warrior from the High-rise pack crossed back over our forest boundary just as dawn broke. It had become a routine. Like a cruel schedule we could not escape.The moment the safe bell rang, everything shifted. Those of us still standing moved without thinking. We rushed to the fallen, lifting the ones who could not stand on their own. Some groaned while some did not move at all. We carried them toward the cots lined up near the castle.The clinic had filled up days ago. There was no more space inside. Diana and her team of nurses moved quickly through the wounded, dropping to their knees beside those in the worst condition. Their hands were already stained, their faces tight with focus as they worked to stop bleeding, to close wounds and to keep people alive.They had until sundown. That was all the time we ever had because at sundown, they always came back. Every night it was the same. The sun would fall, shadows would stretch across the ground, and
*Adele's point of view*I was just slipping my shoes on when it hit me.A sudden wave of nausea rolled through my stomach, sharp and heavy. The room tilted, like something had grabbed the ground and started shaking it. My balance slipped, and a painful pressure built in the center of my head. Then it burst.Pain spread through my skull, deep and crushing, making it hard to think. My vision blurred as everything around me shifted from side to side. I stumbled back, my legs giving out beneath me until I collapsed onto the bed.The pain only got worse.I twisted and turned, trying to escape it, my body reacting on its own. Every movement sent another wave crashing through me. It felt like my head was splitting apart.I squeezed my eyes shut. And just like that, I was there. In the calm place. And everything was still again. Quiet, no pain, no movement. Just silence.“We have a problem.”Serenity’s voice came from behind me, tight with urgency.I turned to face her, my body already calm an
*Adele's point of view*I stayed in my calm place for a while, the silence stretching around me, until Serenity appeared again, just as suddenly as always.“It is time,” she said, her voice cutting through the quiet. “Your wolf needs to heal your body and get you out of the hospital.”She explained that the evening shift was about to change. There would be movement, distractions and small pockets of chaos. That was when my wolf would move through the halls and find a way out.I did not fully understand how she planned to avoid the cameras that were always watching, but at that point, I did not have much choice.So I let it happen.In an instant, I was pulled back into my body. The feeling was familiar, heavy and restricting. I could not move. I was aware, but not in control, just like before when my wolf had taken over during my heat.Without hesitation, she sat up.The movement was sudden and sharp. My body reacted with a jolt as she yanked the IV lines from both arms. Pain flared, q
*Adele's point of view*“Serenity… you cannot be serious right now.” I shook my head slowly, trying to make sense of it. “My wolf cannot take over my mind and body. She is a wolf. She reacts on instinct, not logic. That can go very wrong… very fast.”I watched her closely, hoping she would finally admit this was a bad idea.She opened her mouth to respond. Then she stopped. Her fingers moved to her chin as her face shifted, her brows pulling together, her eyes narrowing slightly as she thought it through. For a moment, she said nothing. Just stood there, lost in her own thoughts.Then she nodded. “You do have a point,” she admitted. “Alright… I have a better idea.”I leaned forward slightly, waiting.“You will still go on your journey,” she continued, “but only when you are asleep. During the day, you will be awake and in control of your body and mind. But at night, while your body rests, you will continue your journey.”I let that sit for a second.“Okay…” I said slowly. “Or… we coul
*Adele's point of view*“I really need to rest,” I said, my eyes already starting to close again. “So could you…”“Oh, yes. Of course. Sorry,” he said, nodding fast. “I will… I will see you later?”“Yeah… sure,” I murmured, giving a small wave to dismiss him.He smiled again, softer this time, then turned and slipped out of the room, closing the door gently behind him. Silence returned as I finally got the peace and quiet I needed. Then I let myself sink back into the bed, the world around me fading as sleep finally took over.When I opened my eyes again, I was no longer in the hospital. I was back in my calm place. Everything felt soft, quiet and still just as I liked it.My head rested on Serenity’s lap, just like before. Her fingers moved slowly through my hair, gently and calmly, grounding me in a way nothing else could. But something felt off.I felt weak and heavy. Like I could not fully move, like parts of me were missing or fading away. Or better English yet, I felt like a hug
*Demarion's point of view*The last thing she felt before darkness claimed her was my lips brushing softly against hers. I kissed her gently and softly as I tried to be careful with her. As if she were made of fragile glass. Then I lifted her into my arms.The moment her body settled against my che
*Adele's point of view* "How long do we have to wait for this signal?" I muttered impatiently."Just a few more seconds," James whispered, his eyes scanning the clearing ahead.And just as he said that, a figure walked toward the forest.He stopped only a few yards from where we were hidden. His b
*Adele's point of view* When Paul and I finally pulled into their driveway, the sky had already started dimming into evening shades. The soft porch light glowed like a welcome sign, and for the first time all day, my chest eased just a little.Home.Or at least, the closest thing to it.The car ha
*Adele's point of view* So far the road trip had been painfully quiet. Didn't mean it was peaceful. But it was just… empty.The kind of silence that made every small movement sound louder than it should. There was the hum of the engine, the tires rolling against the hard road, his slow breathing,







