We girls have to stick together, right?
Terry The dimly lit bar, the smell of cheap booze and stale cigarette smoke invaded my nostrils as I downed another shot of whiskey. It burned its way down my throat, but it did nothing to calm the storm brewing inside me. This was supposed to be a relaxing evening to get my mind off Kailani being at the warrior tryouts until I caught sight of Kailani dancing with Noah. Kailani had an effect on people, especially men. They swarmed around her, drawn in by her beauty and charm like moths to a flame. But they didn’t know her like I knew her. They didn’t know she had hurt her sister. They were all too blind to see her for what she really was: a little liar. The bile rose in my throat, threatening to spill out, as I saw Noah lusting after her. I couldn’t help but intervene, but I only made a fool of myself. I knew I had to do something before I caused a scene. With a final scowl in their direction, I pushed my way through the crowded room, making my way toward the exit. My phone buzzed
The air was thick with tension as our team of eight gathered in anticipation of the 16-to-8 competition. We learned earlier this week that there would be no more 1v1 matches, forcing us to rely on each other for advancement. I stood nervously beside Abby and Noah. "Alright, listen up!" Terry's voice boomed, echoing through the gym and snapping me back to reality. His cold, ruthless demeanour was unsettling yet somehow alluring. "This isn't about individual glory anymore. In order to achieve victory, you're going to need to work together. As a warrior, you will rely on your packmates for survival. This is the lesson that you will learn for this next competition." With a cocky grin on his face, Dustin, the warrior from his pack who was considered the strongest contender, strutted forward as Terry finished his speech. He eyed Abby and me with disdain. I glared back at him, earning a smirk from him. "Looks like we've got some weak links on this team," he taunted, smirking at us. “Shut
My heart clenched as I stared at Kim, trying to keep my face neutral. Abby caught my shocked expression and leaned in to whisper conspiratorially. "That's Kim—you know, the daughter of Luna Meranda and Alpha Justin. She's kind of a big deal around here.” “Why…why is that?” I asked, trying to act as if I didn’t know who Kim was. “Are you serious right now?” Abby questioned. “She’s the future Luna to Alpha heir, Terry. On top of that, she will be the first Luna to run a pack on her own as Alpha Justin and Luna Meranda are stepping down to allow her to combine her pack with Terry’s.” Abby sounded impressed, but her words made me feel ill. "Oh," was all I could manage to say. My stomach churned with disgust at how highly they thought of her. "You're a hard one to impress," Abby laughed, "but that makes sense because you're from the BloodRose pack, but I am surprised that you never saw her in person. Did you not attend any pack events?" “I was very focused on my training,” I responded
The cold, damp earth pressed against my cheek as I stirred from unconsciousness. Opening my eyes, I found myself lying in the heart of the forest. Panic surged through me—how had I gotten here? I remembered Dr. Mitchell's assistant hugging me, followed by a painful prick, before I became unconscious
It was another goddess-forsaken full moon. I hated full-moon nights. Ever since the night like this when my life was torn apart. I stumbled through the front door, my clothes torn and matted with dirt. The foyer glowed with soft candlelight, illuminating elaborate flower arrangements and golden st
My heart pounded as I sprinted down the hall, my bare feet barely making a sound on the cold stone floor. I didn't want the man to change his mind; I couldn't bear the thought of what he might do if he knew my true status, lower even than an omega. My breaths came in ragged gasps, but I didn't dare
Knock. Knock. Knock.The soft knocks on my door made me jump as I finished drying off from my shower and wrapped the towel around me. I knew this was not my mother as she would have just came in. I said, “Come in."Margaret, the Omega housekeeper, entered my room. She was one of the few who was dece
The banquet came to an end two hours after Mother's announcement. A few pack members spoke to me. I was even brought food. It felt so good to actually be acknowledged for once. When the banquet hall was empty with just my family, I walked up to Kim and pulled her into a hug. She was tense, but it d