It was a quick trip from that pack back home. The Red Rock pack had an indescribable beauty, but I never wanted to encounter it again, ever.I was so angry. I felt awful for agreeing to go, even though it had been very useful for us.We had been back for a week, and as the previous doctors said, the numbness of her wolf could hinder her healing. So, we had done a battery of new tests to decide if she would wake up or not.I was broken inside. My shell had cracked and was about to explode. I cried at least once a night, in our bed — which still carried her scent — alone and thinking about what I did to deserve so much suffering.I thought about ending it all, but then I thought of Malia and the pack. They needed me!“Jaden,” Damon called me as I walked down the enormous hallway.“Yes?” I turned to face him.“Man, something is happening,” He sighed.“What is it?” I asked, furrowing my brow.“Come with me,” he said.We headed towards my office, and when I entered, he closed the door behi
When I burst into that hospital room, Malia was having her blood drawn. Her eyes lit up with recognition and sadness when she saw me."Love," I say, drawn out and holding her hands, leaning slightly over her. "I'm sorry, I should have gone with you. I should have taken care of you, please forgive me!""No, Jaden!" She runs her fingers through my hair. "There's no one to blame in this story except that woman," she sighs, her eyes welling up with tears."I wish I had been here when you found out," I say bitterly. "I asked Paul... he...""It wasn't him who told me," she swallows hard. "Can we be alone?""Of course," I nod my head."Are these walls soundproof?" Malia asks, looking around."No," I frown.She nods and looks at Paul, who is still tending to her. "When can I leave?""Well, I think if you're going back to Luna's room, you're already doing well enough," he smiles weakly at her. "I'm sorry this happened, Malia.""I'm sorry too, doctor," she says in a whisper."Well, here are som
Malia"I received a visit from the moon goddess, Jaden," I look at him deeply, wanting him to see the absolute truth in my eyes. "And she told me some things... that made me very... suspicious of everyone." I hold his fingers against my chest. "You believe me, don't you?""Of course I believe you," he says, holding my face. "All of this only confirmed what I was already suspecting." He sighs."What do you mean?" I ask, furrowing my brow."I didn't want to worry you," he squeezes my fingers against his palm and sighs. "But my main reason for going there was that during that one week I was missing, I was attacked and almost killed by a group of rogues. They knew exactly where I was and what I was going to do in that pack. Damon and I managed to get away from them, but we knew something was wrong. How could they know exactly where to go?" I sigh, closing my eyes. I almost lost my mate and didn't even know it. "It turns out that my parents arranged it. Apparently, they paid those rogues t
An entire month had passed since my last conversation with Jaden about the traitors. Deep down, he just wanted me to recover soon and so did I.Fawn was still absent, but I knew she was hiding somewhere, just waiting for the moment when she would be completely healed to face the situation head on.I also tried not to care as I paced back and forth in my dress meticulously chosen by me. I think it was the only thing Catherine didn't have an opinion on.Lately, we are not as close anymore and Jaden acts like it's no big deal. I mean, deep down, I know it's not a big deal, but I also wanted my will to prevail — and that didn't please the older one.She always organized all the events for that pack. She was always the center of attention and now that I had arrived, I understand why she is apprehensive.Deep down, I know exactly how she feels!I just don't want an important moment for me to be taken as a mere event. I'm going to become Luna of this pack and officially, a member. I really n
Of course, I was filled with joy knowing that my family had decided - on their own - to attend my ceremony. They seemed so happy for me, even though I still felt upset and rejected by my father.I mean, I don't know if, despite the years of harsh insults from him - and I have to admit this - I can still see a different sparkle in his eyes when he looks at me. It's not gratitude or love, like my siblings have for me, it's something I can't quite identify."You look beautiful," Mom says, running her hand down the side of my dress. She cups my face and makes me look at her. "You are strong, Malia. Go in there and do better than I ever could have done.""My girl," Peter says, pulling me into a hug. "I never imagined you would be with Jaden. With Jaden.""Is it really that hard to believe?" I laugh softly, looking at him."He was my friend, dear," he holds my fingers. "We weren't the best, but we were close. He always pointed out how cool he thought it was to treat you so well...""Well,"
Catherine | Malia’s Arrival"Good morning," I muttered, grumpy."Good morning, dear," Paul said as he put on his lab coat."What time is it?" I asked."Late." He stared at me, his eyes scanning my entire body, and let out a long, drawn-out sigh. "How long are we going to live like this?""What do you mean?" I asked."How long are we going to ignore the fact that you don't love me? That, in reality, you hate me with all your might," he said through gritted teeth. "That we put on a show in front of others and that you are disgusted by me and my touch. That you wish for someone else... someone who wouldn't even look at you that way, to take you to bed and give you a child.""You don't know what you're talking about," I rolled my eyes, throwing the blanket aside and heading to the bathroom in our suite."Don't try to deny it, you told me everything last night," he muttered, rubbing his face. "But give it up, Catherine!""What did I tell you?" I asked, feeling the blood drain from my face
He stops abruptly. "You won’t get far with that girl, Bruno. I want to finish her off myself," the familiar voice echoes, sending shivers down my spine.I turn my neck, trying to focus my vision now and I find Catherine standing in front of me. I open my mouth, a little shocked."Catherine, let me pass," Bruno asks. "What are you doing?""What part didn't you understand?" She snorts. "I’m telling you to hand over the girl. She and I have unfinished business. You don’t need to get involved.""Move aside, Catherine, I'm warning you," he growls."Or what?" She rolls her eyes at him. "Going to threaten me? You? Who doesn’t even have the guts to admit you're that witch’s mate? Deep down, we are the same.""We are not the same," he growls. "Lilith and I have our reasons for not being together," he narrows his eyes at her. "How do you know all this? I never…""I'm not as stupid as the others, Bruno," she scoffs. "But what does it matter? If you don't hand over Malia, you’ll be a dead wolf and
**Jaden**My heart was beating so rapidly, I was afraid I might die of a sudden heart attack at any moment. Nervousness coursed through my veins.I can't believe that Catherine is the traitor. It simply doesn't make any sense, and I can't believe this is really happening right now.On top of us being invaded, Malia discovered she can heal wounds made by silver.I never expected much from Joshua, to be honest, but knowing that he managed to infiltrate among people I fully trust showed me that maybe I had underestimated him too much. He is a treacherous man, and I doubt he didn't take after our parents.I grab Malia's fingers as we run outside. The pack's castle had not been invaded yet, but I knew it was just a matter of time. Joshua looks down from a horse, like a fool living in ancient times, and smiles at me, slowly dismounting and walking towards me.The battle is fought by our warriors, but he walks towards me unconcerned, as if he knows no one is capable of hurting him. He is arro