Becca's POV Naomi gently tossed on the bed, her eyelids fluttering as she slowly regained consciousness. I watched as Ravi moved to her side, his expression filled with concern. “Hey, love,” he said softly, his eyes locking with hers. Naomi managed a small smile, but her body tensed when she noticed Bas in the room. “What… what is he doing here?” Naomi’s voice trembled with alarm as she struggled to sit up. “Naomi, please calm down. He isn’t going to hurt you,” I reassured her, stepping closer to her and positioning myself between her and Bas. “He’s a monster, that’s what they do…hurt innocent people,” she replied, her voice quivering with fear as she glanced nervously at Bas. “No, he’s not. He wants to help us find a way to put an end to the prophecy so humans can finally be free from werewolves. And the only way that can happen is if you help us,” I explained, trying to reassure her. “This wasn’t supposed to happen. My father sacrificed his life for me so I could fina
Bas POV“Look who decided to grace their old man with his presence,” my father greeted, his voice echoing through the halls of the pack house.I approached him, feeling a mix of nerves and apprehension. “Father,” I replied, trying to sound calm.“I almost thought you were angry with me,” he said, his expression softening as he looked at me.I forced a smile. “Never. I had to deal with some stuffs.”He nodded, his eyes searching mine. “I hope there’s nothing to worry about.”I shook my head, trying to appear confident. “Nothing that I can’t take care of.”He studied me carefully like he was hoping to see me crack , then finally he said. “Great, come walk with me, son.”We began to stroll down the pathway, the silence between us thick and heavy. Only the sound of our footsteps broke the quiet, each step echoing in the empty halls. The last thing I wanted was to see my father, but when I got a message from Austin that my father had become suspicious of me, I knew I had to come. I couldn’
I found myself staring at the clock, its ticking growing louder with each passing second. My legs tapped nervously against the floor, the rhythm betraying my anxiety. Bas had promised to be here, but there was still no sign of him.Frustration bubbled up inside me as I tried calling him again, but my attempts were met with silence. Each ring felt like an eternity, and the absence of his voice only heightened my unease."Ughhh," I groaned, running a hand through my hair.We had to get the belladonna flower tonight because, in a few hours, it would be my 21st birthday, and they would come for me. Now was the perfect time. Bas knew we had limited time, so why hadn't he shown up?Frustration surged through me. If he wasn't going to come, I'd have to get it myself. Taking a deep breath, I stood up and walked out of my apartment, my mind racing with determination.As I opened the door, my eyes widened in surprise. Ravi was standing there, his expression a mix of concern and urgency."Hey, w
I slowly opened my eyes, my breaths coming in shallow gasps as I tried to understand where we were. The room was dim, shadows dancing on the walls, making it hard to pinpoint our exact location. I tried to move, but my body felt too weak. The sharp sting of ropes wrapped tightly around my wrists reminded me of my helpless state as I sat on a hard, wooden chair. Suddenly, I heard a soft, familiar groan. "Ravi?" I called out, my voice barely a whisper. "Y...yeah," he responded weakly from somewhere nearby. "Are you okay?" I asked, my voice trembling with fear. "I...I'm fine," he replied, though his voice didn't sound convincing. Just then, the door creaked open, and I heard footsteps approaching. My heart pounded in my chest as the figure drew nearer. When the light finally revealed his face, my anger flared up. "You," I spat through gritted teeth, glaring at Joe standing in front of me with a smug smirk plastered across his face. Joe's smirk widened, clearly enjoying the power
Becca's POV"We need to go, now!" I yelled, turning to Ravi, panic rising in me.We scrambled to our feet, adrenaline pumping as we ran out of the building. The distant howls of werewolves echoed through the night, growing louder with each passing second.My heart pounded, fear gripping me as we ran deeper into the woods. Branches scratched our faces and arms, the moonlight barely guiding our way. I glanced back, catching a glimpse of glowing eyes and dark, fast-moving shapes."Keep moving!" Ravi urged, his voice strained but determined.We pushed ourselves harder, our breaths ragged. Every shadow seemed like a threat, every rustle a predator. The forest felt endless, a maze with no clear escape.We pushed ourselves harder, our breaths ragged. Every shadow seemed like a threat, every rustle a predator. The forest felt endless, a maze with no clear escape.As we rounded a bend, I spotted a narrow creek up ahead. "This way!" I shouted, veering towards it. The water might help mask our
Becca's POV Everything seemed to fade away as I stood there, my heart pounding so loudly I feared it might burst out of my chest. My hands shook, my throat went dry, and my legs felt like they might give out. No, we had to get out of here and find the nearest hospital. Clenching my hands, I walked closer to Ravi and gently grabbed his hands. "We have to move. Standing here isn't going to solve anything," I said, pulling him gently. As we walked, I could hear his ragged breaths and muffled winces. I had to be strong for his sake. "The sooner we get out of here, the sooner we can get you to the hospital," I said, my voice trembling. But as we walked deeper into the forest, it seemed endless, like we were in a maze with no way out. "I can't...go anymore," Ravi said, letting go of my hands and using his other hand to lean on a nearby tree. "No, we...we have to go, Ravi. Just hold on a little longer." "Becks..." Ravi said weakly, shaking his head as he slumped to the ground. I rushed
Bas POVI picked up my drink and was about to take a sip when I suddenly heard her heartbeat pounding loud and fast. Her pulse was racing.She was in danger.Quickly, I set down my drink and stood up, ready to leave."Where do you think you're going?" my father said, his voice cold, stopping me in my tracks. I turned to face him, my urgency clear."There's an emergency. I'm sorry, but I have to leave," I said, trying to move past him.He looked at me, and then he did something that shocked me: he laughed. The sound was cruel and mocking, sending a chill down my spine. What was so funny?I didn't have time for this. I needed to go, but when I tried to take a step, I found it impossible. My legs felt like lead, my head spinning. I placed a hand on my forehead, trying to stop the pounding pain, but it only got worse. The room began to blur and tilt around me.My father walked up to me, his face twisted in a cruel smirk. He looked me up and down with disdain."What's happening... to me?"
Becca's POV It had been less than 12 hours since Ravi's death. I sat in my room, still trying to process everything that had happened. My best friend was dead because of me. He had been fine a few hours ago, and now his lifeless body lay in the mortuary. Tears rolled down my face, and my head throbbed from crying so much. Eating or even speaking felt impossible.My mom walked into my room, her eyes filled with concern as she carried a plate of food."Sweetheart," she said softly, setting the tray on my bed and gently touching my head. "You need to eat something."I stared at her, shaking my head. I couldn't. I felt her arms wrap around me, her warmth offering a sliver of comfort. "It's okay, baby," she whispered, her voice cracking as she fought her own tears.Suddenly, we heard a knock at the door. We shared a look, understanding without words. It was them. They had come for me.My heart pounded as the realization sank in. The weight of the world pressed down on me, and I could see