Chapter 8 Wolf awakening

Lucas

The night hung heavy with tension as I paced the dimly lit room, the storm outside mirroring the tempest that raged within me. 

Damn, I got the wrong wife. How stupid.

"You fool! Do you not see what you've done?" The voice that erupted from within me was not my own, but that of the wolf that resided within my very being. Its anger was palpable, a violent force that surged against the barriers I had erected to keep it at bay.

I clenched my fists, my jaw tight with frustration. "This is not the time, wolf. I need to think, to figure out how to fix this."

The wolf's laughter was a chilling echo in my mind.

"Think? You dare to speak of thinking when you've jeopardized our mate, our Luna?" The wolf's growl was ferocious, a guttural sound that sent shivers down my spine. My wolf is very irritable, its strength is very strong, sometimes it can even control my body when my consciousness is weak, that's why I seal it.

I gritted my teeth, my patience wearing thin. "You know nothing of what I've been through. You are a part of me, but you are not me. I will find a way to make this right."

The wolf's snarl was feral, its rage evident in every syllable. "Make it right? You had her in your grasp, and you let her slip away! Our mate, the one we've been searching for, and you let her leave!"

I closed my eyes, struggling to maintain control over the tumultuous emotions that threatened to consume me. The wolf's anger was a mirror to my own, a reflection of the guilt and regret that gnawed at my insides.

"You don't understand the complexities of this situation," I hissed through clenched teeth. "I need time to figure out the best course of action."

The wolf's laughter was bitter, a cruel sound that reverberated within me. "Time? Time is a luxury we can't afford. She's out there, alone and hurt, because of your foolishness."

My fists trembled with the effort it took to hold back the violent force that surged within me. I had known that the wolf's awakening would come with challenges, but I had never anticipated the depth of its fury.

"I will find her," I declared, my voice a low growl that matched the wolf's intensity. "But I will do it on my terms, in a way that ensures her safety."

The wolf's snarl was a warning, its presence a constant reminder of the struggle that lay ahead. "Do not forget, human, that I am a part of you. Our fate is intertwined, and our mate is out there, vulnerable and alone. We cannot afford to let her slip through our fingers."

The room felt suffocating, I knew that the wolf's urgency was not unfounded, that its anger was born from a place of fierce protection.

But I also knew that I couldn't let its violent impulses dictate my actions. I had worked too hard to control the wolf's primal instincts, to keep it at bay and ensure that my choices were my own.

"Fine," I conceded, my voice edged with frustration. "I will find her, but I will not allow you to take control. Now, back to where you should be."

”Where should I be? What the fuck are you talking about, we wouldn't have lost our mate if you hadn't sealed me! You stupid guy!“

My wolf got more emotional, and his low growl made my head buzz, "Shut up, I'm so irritable right now, I don't have time to talk to you. If you really want me to find our mate, please be quiet."

The wolf's growl softened, its presence less aggressive as it considered my words. "As long as you do not dally, human. Our mate's safety is of utmost importance."

I took a deep breath, my resolve solidifying. "Agreed. Now, let us find a way to locate her, to mend the damage that has been done."

As the storm outside raged on, a different kind of storm raged within me.

The night was heavy with rain as I made my way through the forest, each step echoing the turmoil within me. My wolf was irritable, a constant barrage of scolding thoughts filling my mind. I had allowed myself to be deceived, to fall for a ruse that had shattered the illusions I held.

My wolf's voice was relentless, a harsh reminder of my own mistakes. "You let her play you like a puppet, Lucas. You let your instincts guide you astray."

I clenched my fists, the raindrops mixing with the anger that simmered beneath the surface. "I know, okay? I messed up."

The voice persisted, its reproach unyielding. "You should have seen through her lies. You should have been more vigilant."

The journey to the Silver Moon Clan was both a necessity and a punishment. I needed to find Ariana, to clear the air and offer an explanation, but I also needed to escape the constant barrage of self-criticism that my wolf provided.

As I arrived at the Silver Moon Clan, I was met with questioning gazes from Ariana's parents. Their concern was palpable, their curiosity evident in their eyes. And then, the voice within me, my wolf's anger boiling over. "Go to Ariana's room now!“

"Alpha Lucas, why didn't you stay with Seraphina on your wedding night?" her mother inquired, a hint of confusion in her tone.

My wolf growled internally, its fury seeping into my thoughts. I struggled to find the words, my own anger mirrored in the eyes of my wolf.

"I didn't stay with Seraphina because she's not my partner," I snapped, unable to contain the frustration that burned within me. "My chosen mate is Ariana."

The declaration hung in the air, a moment of tense silence settling over the room. Her parents exchanged glances, their expressions a mix of surprise.

"And where is Ariana now?" Alpha Andrew asked, his voice edged with concern.

"I don't know," I replied, my frustration deepening. "I came here to find her."

As I left the presence of Ariana's parents, the anger of my wolf intensified. It was as if the beast within me was a reflection of my own inner turmoil, a constant reminder of the consequences of my own actions.

I found myself standing before the door to Ariana's room, my heart racing in anticipation. I knocked, my thoughts swirling with a mixture of anxiety and hope.

But when the door swung open, the room was empty, the absence striking me like a physical blow. My wolf's anger reached a crescendo, its fury directed at both Ariana and myself.

"She's gone," my wolf spat, its voice a harsh whisper in my mind.

I clenched my fists, frustration warring within me. "I have to find her."

"It's too late, you fuck broke our mate's heart, you rejected her, so she leave. I'm so mad at you, you bastard!"