EsmeraldaI let my gaze get lost in those oval shaped green eyes of his. Gem-stone green eyes that pierced through me as if trying to read me. At once, they darkened as I could feel his wolf wanting to take over. Those cold, strange, ruthless eyes that were fixed on me suddenly melted as they were replaced with softness and curiosity. I knew what he was thinking without him saying it. His eyes roamed my dried, tangled strawberry coloured hair with questions on his mind. It was rare for a wolf to have strawberry coloured hair. I was grateful that he didn't ask me how I possessed such weird hair colour because I didn't know how. Once, my father told me that every firstborn of the Harper family possessed certain powers and the confirmation of such powers was having a strawberry coloured hair. I froze the moment I felt his curious gaze land on my body, looking at me from head to toe, like I was on display. I quietly hugged my small frame feeling ashamed of my appearance. As if my arid h
KadeI froze in my tracks the moment she threw herself on the ground and grabbed my boot, pleading with me not to reject her. Bold of her. So bold of her to think that I was going to change my mind because of her actions. Begging was irritating and it made me more ruthless. I fought the urge to toss her aside as her slender hands brought dirt to my sparkling black boot. I closed my eyes, as my mind wandered to the past, remembering the torture sessions I passed through because I begged. "Ahh!" I screamed in anguish as the horsewhip landed on my naked body that dripped sweat and blood. I shook the table in an attempt to escape but I was already trapped in it, as my body was tied firmly to it. "Please, stop beating me, it hurts," I pleaded, hoping my father would harken to my voice and withdraw the whip but he proved me wrong by lashing me three more times."Stop begging, Arcade!" His mean voice vibrated throughout the room, making me want to run away cowardly into a hole like a ra
EsmeraldaThe moment he asked for my name the second time, I knew he was referring to the name my mum gave me. But I wanted to be sure, so as not to anger my mate as he was a man of impatience. Esmeralda. Meant Emerald in Spanish and Portuguese. A rare precious gemstone signifying truth and love as my mum always explained to me. Esmeralda. I loved the beautiful sound of the name and I bore it with pride. A tear welled up in my eye and ran down my cheek as a memory of the past flooded me. I remembered a five-year-old me, running out of the school bus, caring less that I could fall and sprain my knees, ignoring the shouts from the school bus driver as my mind was centred on one person. My mother. I couldn't wait to be wrapped in her ever-loving arms while I rest my small head on the swells of her firm breasts, allowing my tiny fingers to playfully comb her soft, silky hair. I slowed my pace when I got to the doorpost, jumping and stretching to open the door as my height was belo
EsmeraldaI stopped in my tracks, with my gaze fixed on the huge man that didn't bother to glance at me as he kept walking. "Wait up," I called, trying to keep up with his pace, hoping he would slow down but he didn't. Jerk!I practically ran after him as fast as my long legs could carry me, but they were no match for his extra long legs.I ran. The thought of it made me beam in excitement. I had spent years locked in a cell like a prisoner and for the first time in many years, I ran. I had completely forgotten what running felt like as I had always been confined to a kneeling or sitting position, restricting my movement. But this time, I was running. And I was not just running from my past or from my evil half-sister, I was running to my mate! It didn't take long before my legs began to lose their strength as my knees almost brushed the cold floor. It was too soon to feel tired. Maybe, I wasn't used to running and the short sprint drained my energy. Or maybe I was just a weak
EsmeraldaThe ride to Blood Moon Pack was quiet. Only our sharp intake of breath could be heard. No one dared say a word as Alpha Kade's intimidating aura filled the car, suffocating us in our seats. Not even a whimper escaped my lips when my back began to ache badly. Selene and I sat still like a bot, stripped of emotions and pain except that I leaned in several positions sometimes, seeking a comfortable posture I could stay in without being in intense pain. At least, till the ride was over. Turned out I hadn't recovered from the previous lashes and my pathetically slow healing made matters worse. A familiar soft small palm covered my hand, giving it a gentle squeeze as if communicating with me to endure the pain till we got to our destination. I snuggled closer as the hand extended to my shoulder. Taking the cue, I laid my head on Selene's shoulder, while she caressed my arm, easing me of the pain. Despite our sealed lips, our eyes never failed to convey communication. Sometimes,
KadeI think I must have committed a terrible offence that made the Moon goddess hate me to the extent of pairing me with an Omega who had a witch best friend.The girl was weird!Knowing there was no love lost between werewolves and witches, she made a witch her best friend and even trusted her with her life. Foolish!Everyone knows how helpful but cunning witches can be and the last thing to do was to trust them. But here was my mate, trusting some witch. By the Moon goddess, I wish I could leave the witch behind and go to my pack with my mate, but guilt filled me the moment I saw her close to tears. I didn't want to hurt the poor girl's feelings after sensing the great level of closeness she and the witch shared.What is wrong with me?!I am the Alpha of the Blood Moon Pack that cared less about hurting anyone's feelings. I find delight in crushing people's feelings. But this little girl that I just met was already messing with my head, reviving my conscience back to life. Consc
EsmeraldaFor the first time in my life, I experienced heartbreak. This was not the regular heartbreak I was used to, this heartbreak was different. The heartbreak from a loved one. My mate.The heartbreak from a loved one is the most painful heartbreak ever. It comes from within, shattering the heart into a thousand pieces, crushing the soul and leaving one vulnerable. My heart was shattered.I was broken. I was vulnerable. My hopes of becoming Luna were dashed. No amount of consolation from Selene made me feel better. Nothing could stop my aching heart. Why was the Moon goddess cruel to me? Why did she pair me with someone that made me feel insignificant?! She could have just made me mateless, rather than making me go through much pain. "...you should not be seen or heard, you should be kept hidden and no one must know your identity," His words made me wail louder, not caring if anyone heard my voice. He should have rejected me when he had the chance to. I would have unde
KadeThe moment I opened my eyes, I found myself trapped behind the closed doors of the North wing. Yes, the North wing.Making out objects was difficult as blurriness clouded my eyes, impeding my vision. I could feel the heat in my head as it banged violently and my muscles were weakened by constant aching. My head ached badly as if someone was slamming a hammer hard on it, causing me to support it with my hand as the pain soared through my body. "Where am I?" I whispered tiredly, gasping hard for breath, squinting hard to have a glimpse of the dark room. Soon, blurriness dispersed my eyes as I regained my sharp vision, glancing around the familiar room. I recognized it. The room that held the most painful memory. I cringed my nose in disgust as the air was filled with sweat, saliva, fluid and blood. Lifeless battered bodies laid on the floor, close to each other with pain and anguish in their eyes as they stared into space.Bodies that were battered beyond recognition. But onl