Kacie
As I got closer, I blinked against the bright light and squinted against the blinding intensity. When my eyes adjusted and I could see clearer, I didn’t see any recognizable faces. There was a man filling his gas on pump 5 and a young teen in a truck on a diesel pump. Needing to be sure, I inhaled and didn’t smell anything familiar, everyone smelled human.
Feeling safe, I made my way towards the front door. I press my hand against the door handle and my fingers curl around the odd shape before I threw open the door.
I was hot but my sweat had dried while I ran. I took a step forward, tilting my head as the fire seemed to whisper to me, promising and begging. My hands were twitching and I fought the need to release the flames.
Flashbacks of Clara killing Ken and what I’d done afterward sit at the forefront of my mind vividly. I inhaled again and confirmed that the c
Kacie I listen as his footsteps disappear “Good evening," Aidencalled out and I heard the supply closet close. Spreading my arms out, I reached out and could touch the sides of the tunnel. I started my journey through the dim tunnel. “We got really lucky,” Athena murmured. “I know,” I sighed. “I won’t forget the kindness he’s shown us today.” “If we had crossed paths with another human who worked for the pack it’s unlikely they would have helped us out of fear or loyalty,” Athena said. The crunching sounds of my footsteps resounded through the narrow way. As I walked the walls curved and twisted, there was only one road to walk, and I hoped a chance at freedom waited at the end. The further I walked, my palms itched the darker it got and I needed a release. I called on the flames
I took a step closer to the man alone in the woods with me, my ears picked up the sounds of footsteps running through the woods in search of us. A small glow lit up the area around us and I watched as he stood frozen in fear.I couldn’t hear Athena. You know when you wear earphones and someone’s talking to you but you can’t hear them? Their voice is muffled and far away. That’s how it was right now. I was in wolf form so shouldn’t our thoughts be one? Why was she far away?“What are you?” He breathed staring up at me, dragging me from my thoughts. Cocking my head, I stop for a second caught off guard by his words. I watch him curiously before I remember he doesn’t matter. His fear doesn’t matter. He is irrelevant. What matters is my pack, my home, my love, and my vengeance. In order to be safe, I need to get rid of him.The heat writhed within me and eased my
My brain scrambles to keep up with this whole mess that’s unfolded around me. The mess I’ve rectified. Right?“Yes,” Athena breathes.It’s too late to question my moves. I did what I had to. It’s done.You’re in Poulsbo.Aiden's words flashed through my mind. I’m not too far from home. I just need to travel south. I wouldn’t be able to make it on foot but I don’t know if I have the strength to shift and run home.My muscles ache in agreement as I think about shifting. A kind stranger. I take one last look at him. When I leave here today, I’ll put everything that’s happened behind me but I won’t forget him. Turning my head from him, I make my way towards the woods.I flinch at the soreness I feel with each step. Pain rips through my body as Athena
KacieRealization set in and the shock I expected minutes ago finally lit his features. Shock melts into desperation and relief as he stares down at me. I blinked and strong arms wrap around me, pulling me in until I’m being crushed against his chest.His chest is pushing against mine, his breathing causing his chest to heave, his heart slamming against mine. His eyes stay locked on my face and I watch as he tries to make sense of how this was possible.Breathing in his scent, I’m too enthralled with his warmth to care that his grip is crushing. Shock melts into desperation before finally turning to relief as he leans down and presses his forehead to mine.I stay under his spell as we share the same breath. Goddess, I missed him.“Forgive me,” He begs, his voice cracked. I pulled my hands from his hair, I watched as he strained to reel in th
Unknown POVMourning. The entire pack felt his loss last night. Even though he wasn’t the greatest person and he failed many times as Alpha. He was my father and I mourned his death.With his passing, the responsibilities of Alpha fell on my shoulders. I’ve only just begun training with my mate and the pack warriors. I begged him to take me on the mission currently keeping him from being home. Because I haven’t been doing well he made me stay home.I never had ridiculous thoughts of being King, it wasn’t supposed to be given to me. He was supposed to appoint someone. I became ill after my mate left and went to see the pack doctor. He told me I should avoid stress and broke the news.I stopped my thoughts before they went down the dark road it liked to trail. I couldn’t be Luna because women aren’t supposed to lead. It’s not the way things are done
KacieHe knew I was home but he needed more, needed to feel me, touch me. I needed the same. I missed him, my body missed him. It felt like I hadn’t seen him in months and I needed him more than the oxygen that filled my lungs.I fumbled with his clothes until he quickly shot up to his feet and stripped them off and they dropped to the floor. My heart thrummed against my chest as I watched him. My eyes drank in the contours and dips of his muscles, the sharp jawline, the ruffled hair before he took a step closer and climbed on the bed.My legs parted for him, his eyes dipped to my core and he sucked in a breath. He leaned down to press a kiss on my cheek as I wrapped my legs around him. I dug my heels into his backside and his hands came to either side of my head. His muscles moved sensually underneath my fingers as they slide up his back.A tear escaped and slid down my cheek and h
When I was a kid I used to love watching the waves as the tide came in. It’s one of the only things I remember from the life before Blood Moon. The way it would withdraw just to push forward, farther than it had been the last time just to withdraw again and rush forward.Every time my life was going to shit, it would get worse and worse. I was scared out of my mind when I was brought to the Eclipse pack. I didn’t expect life to get better, I expected it to get a lot worse before it got better.And yet, every time something bad would happen it always got better after. Yes, my life wasn’t a fairy tale and I wasn’t expecting a big happily ever after. With Viktor by my side, it would only continue to get better.Day by day.Little by little.I felt like a different person. Today, I not only have a relationship but a happy one. My outlook on life
As if on cue, the double doors swung open and my heart fell into the pit of my stomach as all heads slowly turned towards me. I visibly gulped. The glass ceiling was an invisible barrier and the stars sparkled brightly in the night sky. The music thumped in my ears and set off tingles of electricity through my body as I took in the incredible view. The aisle was adorned with long wooden benches that looked to be woven with magic and lights. Tables sat at the far edge of the courtyard and were piled high with gifts. The floor was lined with beautiful flowers I couldn’t name. The walls were covered in vines that spread out and covered the room with upended roots. It was beautiful, captivating, and held me and Athena in awe and wonder. All the faces smiled my way but my eyes made their way down the aisle and locked on Viktor. His body was dressed in a black suit that molded perfectly to