The following day, training came around so fast, but I wanted to impress the Alpha and Luna and my trainer by showing how focused I was on my training rather than this completed triangle rubbish. It was a few minutes shy of six am as I ran down the steps and made it to the training grounds. “Good morning. You are keen.” Marcus joked as he jogged up behind me. I grinned, feeling a surge of determination coursing through me. "Good morning, Marcus. Can't miss a day of training, right?" I replied, stretching my muscles in preparation for the session ahead. Marcus nodded approvingly. "That's the spirit, Hallie. Always pushing yourself to improve. I like that about you." I blushed at his praise, grateful for his recognition. Marcus had been my mentor since I joined the pack, guiding me through my training and helping me discover my potential. His support and encouragement meant the world to me. As the rest of the pack gathered on the training grounds, we fell
“What are you doing here?” I wiped my cheek and smiled at my family. It was so good to see them. “I will be right back. I need to speak with the Alpha and Luna.” My mother gave me a quick squeeze before rushing off to Alpha Arnie’s office. “Hallie, we wanted to come and visit you. We missed you.” Veronica exclaimed, staring around in amazement until her eyes fell on Janie and Delia. “Why is she staring at George like that?” Veronica tutted. “Mate!” Had I really heard them words? Confusion swirled in my mind, a whirlwind of emotions threatening to engulf me. Had I heard correctly? Delia calling my brother her mate? The thought seemed absurd, considering my brother already had a mate and a baby on the way. My gaze shifted to George, who stood beside Delia, a mixture of surprise and unease etched on his face. He glanced at me, his eyes pleading for some kind of explanation. But what could I say? I was just as clueless as he was. "Delia, what are you talking about?
“Hallie, you are going to be my Luna, unless your going to reject me, huh?” Hugh spoke in a quiet whisper and raised an eyebrow as if challenging me. I growled at him for showing me up in front of everyone. Luna Isabelle came to my rescue. “Let’s go and have some food, shall we. There is a lovely spread in the hall waiting for us.” I breathed a sigh of relief as everyone folllwed her inside except Hugh. He grabbed my hand and led me away from any prying eyes. “We need to talk about this Hallie.” He said a hint of urgency in his tone. I sighed and folllwed him. As we walked, I could feel the tension building between us. Hugh led me to a secluded spot in the garden, away from the noise and people. He turned to face me, his expression serious. "Hallie, I didn't mean to put you on the spot like that," he began, his voice softer now. "But I needed to know. I wanted to stake my claim, to make it clear that you were mine." I crossed my arms, trying to suppress the conflictin
“Hugh, let's go. There are rogues at the border.” Alpha Arnie called out and immediately Hugh jumped into action. As Hugh and Alpha Arnie raced towards the border to confront the rogues, the rest of the pack hurriedly followed Alpha Arnie's orders and made their way to the safe house. Uncertainty filled the air as the urgency of the situation settled in. I took one last look at the fleeing pack members, their eyes filled with concern and determination, before turning my attention to the safe house. Hidden beneath the ground, it provided us with a sense of security amidst the chaos. It was designed to withstand any potential attacks while offering shelter and protection to those within. With a deep breath, I made my way towards the safe house, joining those who had already arrived. The entrance was camouflaged with foliage, making it difficult for any outsiders to detect. I slipped inside, the weight of the situation pressing down on me. Inside the safe house, the atmosphere
Alpha Arnie stood in front of me a solemn look on his exhausted face, Luna Isabella wrapped her arms around his waist, offering herself as a pillar of strength. “Where is Hugh?” I looked around, confused. My mother rushed to hug George who came up behind us with a sad look on his bloodied face. “Oh my goddess!” she cried as she led George away to tend to his wounds with my sister who was sobbing away. I felt a sinking feeling in my stomach, a mix of confusion and dread filling every fiber of my being. Something had gone terribly wrong. With trembling hands, I reached out to Alpha Arnie, my voice barely a whisper. "Alpha Arnie, where's Hugh? What happened?" Alpha Arnie's gaze fixed upon mine, his eyes searching for the right words to say. "Hallie, there was an ambush," he began, his voice filled with sorrow. "A group of rogue wolves attacked." Fear gripped my heart as Alpha Arnie's words sank in. Hugh, my mate, had been injured in the attack. The rush of emotions from
“Hallie, I need a word with you?” Alpha Arnie and Luna Isabelle appeared in the doorway and I looked up surprised. They seemed on edge which made me a little nervous. It had to be more bad news. Was my brother okay? So many questions filled my mind. “I will be right back.” I promised Hugh and he squeezed my hand and smiled. He was tired and I knew that he needed to rest some more. I followed Alpha Arnie and Luna Isabelle out into the hallway, a feeling of apprehension creeping over me. They led me to a small secluded room away from prying eyes. "What's going on?" I asked, my voice filled with concern. "Is George ok?" Alpha Arnie sighed heavily, his usually authoritative stance seeming a bit more relaxed. "He is fine. He is currently resting. Hallie, we've received some troubling news," he began, his tone grave. Luna Isabelle chimed in, her voice laced with worry, "There have been reports of rogue wolves in the nearby territory. They've been causing trouble for the neighb
“George is asking to see you.” Luna Isabelle knocked softly on the door, interrupting our moment and bringing me back down to reality with a huge thud. My brother. Of course. He had also been hurt and I hadn’t even checked on him. “It’s ok, you go and see your brother, I’m not going anywhere.” Hugh attempted to prop himself up in the bed and gave me a reassuring smile. I got up from my chair, grateful for Hugh's understanding, and made my way out of the room. Luna Isabelle led me down the hallway towards my brother's room. As we walked, I couldn't help but feel a sense of guilt for neglecting George amidst all the chaos. When we reached George's room, I took a deep breath before entering. The room was dimly lit, with curtains drawn to block out the sunlight. My heart sank as I saw my brother lying in the hospital bed, his face pale and his body covered in bandages. "George," I whispered, my voice filled with concern as I approached him. His eyes fluttered open, and a w
I furrowed my brow, determined to understand the full complexity of the situation. "George, I may not fully comprehend the intricacies, but that doesn't mean I can't try. Please explain it to me. Let me help." George hesitated, his gaze fixed on our intertwined hands. After a moment, he took a deep breath and began to speak. "It's not just about Grace and the child. Grace’s family has some influence, an ancient lineage ingrained with supernatural powers. They have made it clear that if I were to reject Grace as my mate, there would be severe consequences for us and our entire family and pack.” A sense of dread crept up within me, and I tightened my grip on George's hand. "What kind of consequences?" I asked, my voice almost a whisper. His voice dropped, filled with fear and resignation. "They made threats, Hallie. They have the power to harm not just me but you, Mom, and Dad as well. I couldn't bear thinking of anything happening to our family because of my mistakes.