Phoebe They say a werewolf’s eyes turn red after they have taken an innocent life, and this wolf’s eyes are red. This wolf smells like Adrian, but I don’t recognize the beast keeping me down on my back. No, not at all. This is the face of a murderer - not the one of my friend. ‘We should beg for our life here,’ Aurora suggests in a frightened tone. ‘I don’t like it either, but we haven’t awakened to our powers yet. You have to beg Adrian not to kill you, Phoebe.’ I pause. ‘T-this is Adrian?!’ I look up at the murderous creature and get more convinced Aurora must be wrong. This can’t be Adrian - he was kind and gentle, not a beastly lunatic with a thirst for blood. ‘A lot has changed,’ Aurora says. ‘He isn’t the same boy you once knew, but a very formidable Alpha known for his cold heart and murderous nature.’ Her words make me sad. Adrian was such a nice person when I met him, and if this is what he has turned into, I wonder what exactly happened. What made him turn into a monste
PhoebeThanks to the ghouls, it is as if winter has fallen. They have brought the cold with them. The air is crisp and chilly, and each inhale feels like I’m breathing in ice shards. My throat is sore, and there is a metallic taste of blood in my mouth.I glance at Liam. “I thought ghouls were just normal zombie-looking creatures. How can they bring in the cold?”“These ones aren’t normal, but first ones,” Liam informs me in a bitter tone. “And I think they are here for you. To eat your meat and drink your blood.”I scrunch up my nose, beyond disgusted. “Eww, why would they want to do that?”“Because they want to steal your powers.”I breathe a laugh. “Funny how they know I’m special when I don’t know it myself yet.”“That is funny,” Liam agrees. “Anyway, we need to shape-shift and get out of here.”I do as he says and turn into my white wolf while Liam turns into his massive black one. Together we race through the forest, set on escaping from the cold that is biting us in the back. B
PhoebeAfter returning home from our pack hunt, Liam jumps into the shower while I take a seat on the bed. My heart is pumping from the ghouls and the dragon we met in the forest. I also can’t stop thinking about Adrian.Should I try to call him?I really don’t know what to do...“Everything okay?” I look up and see Liam walking out of the shower. He is half-naked, which is...extremely distracting. His nipples are rock-hard and he chuckles. “You’re staring at me, Duchess.”A fierce blush spreads over my face. “Can’t help it,” I say, my eyes still glued to his body. “I mean, it’s hard to look away. You’re ridiculously ripped.”Liam laughs and walks towards me, his muscles flexing as he moves. He sits next to me on the bed, and I can feel the heat radiating from him. But...looking is wrong...right? I glance away, but Liam’s fingers grab my chin.“You don’t have to look away,” he says, his voice low and husky. “In fact, I quite like being admired. We had quite a stressful day today, and
LiamHow do you make your lover remember you?I shoot a quick glance in Aurora’s direction from the driver’s seat. I’m taking us both to school, and I won’t lie, I’m nervous. This will be her first day on campus since the accident, and if I were her, I wouldn’t go to college just yet. She was just sent home from the hospital - resting for a little while longer would probably be the better idea. But Aurora is the most determined woman I’ve ever met. She would never agree to take it easy at home.“Do you think more monsters will try and come for me after I awaken?” Aurora asks from her seat. She looks absolutely adorable sitting there in a pink hoodie and faded jeans. Her brown hair comes down in curls, and her makeup is on point. She is wearing green contact lenses today, which suits her - even if I prefer her purple eyes.“I think so,” I won’t lie to her and sigh. “Purple-eyed werewolves are very special - you know that. They are descendants of the first wolves. The monsters know that
PhoebeThere is a white albino crow watching me from the tree outside the window. Its eyes are too intelligent to belong to a simple bird, and my heart races. Could it be Adrian? He had the power to turn into different animals and stop time. It would make sense that he is watching me - after our last meeting, I’m sure he is more than curious about me.I sigh and look at my professor. She is talking about how to use art to express ourselves. Her hands are in the air, and she is so into her speech that she won’t notice if I just open the window...I hope. Ugh, maybe I should wait until this class is over, but the question is if Adrian will remain outside.My eyes travel to the white albino crow again. Whenever Adrian turns into an animal, it ends up white like his wolf’s fur, and now that he has taken an innocent life, his eyes are red. So this is definitely Adrian, right?I keep studying the huge crow. It’s picking its feathers, but fix one bright eye on me. It seems to be waiting.I sm
Phoebe After finishing my first day of being back on campus, I’m sitting on the bleachers surrounded by loud people. I’m about to watch Liam’s football game, and I’m actually pretty excited. I’ve heard he is an amazing quarterback and that the NFL wants to take him in. I can’t wait to see him in action. As I’m sitting there, I feel a tap on my shoulder, and I turn to see Adrian standing behind me. “Can I sit with you?” he asks in his low and dangerous tone. I shiver in my seat. Adrian is beautiful, but, like always, there is a dangerous air around him. He is nothing like the boy I once knew but has turned into something far more predatory. I’m honestly a bit afraid of him, yet I intend to let him sit with me because I want us to talk. Not just here. I fold my arms over my chest. “I don’t know if I should let you sit with me,” I say slowly. My heart is pounding, yet I keep a stern look on my face. Cocking his head to one side, Adrian studies me thoughtfully. Even in a casual t-shir
PhoebeAdrian gives me a cruel smile. “Perhaps.”I narrow my eyes at him. “You’re such an asshole.”“Am I?” he arches an eyebrow. “I didn’t force myself upon you - I’m pretty sure you even kissed me back.”“Only because I’m unexplainably drawn to you! And I don’t understand why. Are you secretly a part vampire? Did you compel me or something?!”“No,” it actually doesn’t sound like he is lying. “I didn’t compel you at all. I simply made you surrender to your own desire.”“That’s the same as compulsion!”“Is it?” Adrian challenges, sounding amused. “Because compelling someone is making someone do something against their will, but speaking to someone’s desires and making them act upon them? That’s just me helping you go for what you want. In my eyes, that’s rather helpful.”I growl in my throat. “I can’t believe that I was ever in love with you. When I look at you now, I just get frustrated. You’re not half as cute as you were five years ago.”Those words make emotion flicker in Adrian’s
Phoebe “You’re hurt,” I point out from the passenger seat, which results in Liam gripping the wheel tighter. Hurt ticks against his jaw, and I wait for him to speak. “Of course, I’m hurt,” he glances my way. “You kissed Alpha Adrian when you were my Luna - I still can’t figure out why. Why did you do that, Aurora?” There is no easy way to explain what happened to Liam, and even if I did tell him exactly what happened tonight, I don’t know if he would ever believe me. Adrian spoke to my inner desire, and honestly? I’m not Liam’s Luna - I’m not Aurora, which means I’m technically not his girlfriend. I didn’t choose to be with him, but I also don’t want to hurt him because I’ve come to care about him during our time together. Sigh. Why do things have to be so complicated? “I’m not Aurora,” I say in a low tone. “I’m Phoebe. I used to be the Omega of the Eclipse pack, and Adrian was my first love. I’ve always wanted to kiss him, so all he needed to do was speak to my inner desires and