MANUEL:I pull out the sword from my opponent's chest, blood spilling out as I do so. The horror in his eyes was the last thing that probably went through his life as he gave up the ghost. As crazy as it seems, it was the most satisfying thing for me at the moment.I sigh. This wasn't giving me enough joy as I hoped it would. I just finished off the fifteenth of the warriors guarding the area and I wasn't okay with it.The main reason I got in here in the first place hasn't been manifested. Although it involves a lot of patience, I don't see myself exercising one because I've already run out of that after waiting for many years just to make this work.Looking around, I notice the scuffle going on. And it involved my men with the warriors that were defending their territory. A territory that I could confidently say I was a part of for some years.The result of the scuffle seemed to be a stalemate as both oppositions were dropping each other at the same time. But with my killings, I wou
ROZETA:It just dawned on me that I wasn't fully safe from the wrath of a lot of people. I might have survived all through but that won't stop them from coming for me.I keep going from one trouble to another so much that I can't even keep up with the events that have happened in my life. All I can recall mostly is how messy it has been all through for me and how destabilized I've been as well.Jax's grip on my wrist was tight that I was sure my arm would rip from my body. I don't know what momentum he was using to carry on at the moment but it was scary. Especially after seeing him snap the neck of someone in front of me.I guess I was having this reaction because it was the first time I was seeing him do such and even though I should be used to anything that happens in the world of the wolves, it wasn't easy for me.Jax was furious. I didn't need anyone to tell me that he was. I could see it myself and the fact that he seems to be taking it out on me was so not cool.It got to a poi
ROZETA:The rogue wolf was tougher than I thought. Not like I was expecting anything easier but being that it wasn't sane enough, I would think it would be a better match-up.Jax told me that turning into your wolf puts you in the backseat. Just like when the wolf fills up the void in your head. But at the moment it almost feels like I was out there and in here at the same time. It was a complicated process but that's how it was.Despite having a hard time with the rogue wolf, I was still able to claw at it a lot. The more claws that cut deep into its skin, the slower it becomes, thereby giving me an edge over it.I want to finish it in time but I was taking my time not to get clawed at. Can't see myself treating another wound when the one on my palm hasn't healed up yet.A huge force from my wolf's paws provides an impact that sends the rogue wolf crashing to the ground. It has been ferocious all through but after the hit, it shows a side that seems not worthy of a beast that has bee
ROZETA:Being wrapped in the arms of a man is not how I pictured waking up in the woods. Even with how unplanned it was, it still felt therapeutic enough for a lost soul like me.As my eyes become clear enough, I try to gauge my environment. It didn't take me long to discover it was where I slept off and the supposed man who had his arms around me was Jax, judging from his particular scent that has come to make an impact on me.My head lay on his broad chest, giving me a direct connection with his heartbeat. It was soft and almost too calm for me that I find myself craving more of it often.I have to gently shift back to give me space to check his face. He could still be sleeping so I pushed back with ease until I had enough space to look up.As soon as my eyes linger up, it goes back down at the same time, with my heart almost going into a frenzy. This is because Jax was fully awake with his eyes looking down at me.I didn't expect him to be awake. Neither did I expect that he would
JAX: I couldn't help but plant a kiss on her forehead moments after waking up. It didn't do anything to disturb her sleep but she must have felt that because she winced in her sleep. I couldn't lay a decent explanation for how I was feeling now. A lot of complications radiated through me. But one thing for sure is that I was excited. How was she going to convince me now to take her to the Silver Falls pack with me? Does she expect me to fall into a well of depression now that I was certain of my stand with her? Hell no, I can't. I just can't. As crazy as it sounds, one thing went through my head during my intimate moment with her. And that was to mark her fully as mine. I'm surprised my fangs didn't even elongate during the process. It would have been a bit of a stupid idea to make use of that momentum to do something as huge as that but I was not thinking straight when the thought first went through my head. Now I'm not even sure if it was right that I even let it into me in the
ROZETA:It was weird, but I felt an instant connection the moment Jax and I arrived in front of a gateway similar to the one we exited from.I couldn't help but ask, "This is it, right?" My eyes were up as I looked toward him, anticipating an answer that way.He looks down for a brief second and instead of saying anything, just nods. At least that was confirmation of my question.After all the travels and trials I've been through, I was finally in front of the Silver Falls pack. The pack where I should be called a member but then I was placed on a death radar due to unforeseen circumstances.Anxiety begins to eat me up almost instantly, especially when I figure that we are this close to getting in. Okay, this might sound stupid but I want to go back already.I don't know if Jax was feeling the same way I was feeling. Looking at him, he looked more relaxed than ever. It could be a fake because he was certainly good at hiding his true emotions. So until he says to me that he was indeed
ROZETA: All of a sudden I was uncomfortable. And, no, I wasn't suffering discomfort from seeing Jax's old friend around. I can't fully pinpoint where the uneasiness was coming from but I was going to rely on it because it felt like something I had to hold on to. This was the point where the cuffs had to be taken off our arms. Jax and I were about to be caught in the middle of a confrontation between the warriors of his pack and the one who has a thing against them. Although he came out alone, all the warriors had their weapons pointed toward his direction, all active and ready to attack. This could get messy and it is one of the reasons I shouldn't be here. Neither should Jax. I notice as Manuel's eyes linger until it lands on Jax standing beside me. And the way he looked at him, it seems he has something against him. "You just wouldn't leave, would you?" is what he says. It wasn't loud enough but certainly enough for me to gauge something. "And you just can't quit, right?" Jax
ROZETA:Was I sure about what I heard? Was I even sure it could be linked to my assumption? I couldn't say. But there was this conviction that I just might be right.The Beta looked like he was in a tight position. It was as if I just accused him of the most grievous offense and for a moment, I thought I didn't hear right.However, everything was pointing toward what I heard. The eye contact with Manuel, the partial look of guilt, the cold silence that ensued... I know I was right for accusing the Beta."What are you talking about?" the Beta says, letting out a dry laugh as he says that. "Who am I with? Him? Don't be ridiculous.""If you're not with him, then why did you tell him to kill me already?" I ask in return, standing up in the process.For a second, I notice the look of bewilderment flashes on his face. It was only for a second and certainly enough for him to act like it was all good. But I know what I saw."Where did you hear me say that? Did becoming an ill-bred turn your b