"You must be strong, fair in your combat, and never allow them to see you strike if you want to defeat something or someone more powerful. What else functions similarly to magic? Work internally.” My father once said, and at this time, I find it useful. He always tells me that even though I'm not the most well-behaved daughter, I'm the best blessing the moon goddess could have given him. It hurts that I miss him so much. Hunter's feelings for me are still unclear to me, but I need to find out as soon as possible. If I were to think about it, it is more of a blessing than a burden. I could easily poison them... Except that their foreboding special senses will detect me. Or perhaps strangle all three on the same night? I giggle. My mood drops when I consider my home. My dad's right-hand man, Beta Nicholas, to be exact, couldn't even wait a year before selling me for a pitiful sum. No amount of blood is too much to spill on the grave of my dear father, but if I am careless, the consequ
HUDSON Jim and Jay, two of my favourite pets, have huge lips that ooze saliva as they wag their tails eagerly awaiting the meal I'm about to pour out for them. They are my watchdogs, enormous, with large skulls and sagging jaws. The most devoted cat, I open a sealed can and pour the contents into their dish, where they gnaw on it with their jaws in the bowl and make a mess of the room. Which maid is that? I ponder this as I launch a sealed can into the air and catch it as it falls. In addition to sensing the desire, I also felt as though I could smell her. It was so intense that I was unable to resist. My iris became blue in the lobby since my fur was so obvious, but my baggy suit did an excellent job of hiding it. My brothers constantly claim that I have the most quick-tempered wolf, one that changes shape at the least opportunity. The hairs on my skin stood up when she bumped into me in the hallway yesterday. Only I, who tamed it at the appropriate time, knew that my eyes had ch
AALIYAH After the elders departed Beta Arlo's chamber, the pack had become as quiet as a cemetery. According to rumours, the triple alphas need to take their leadership responsibilities seriously and either create a replacement or resign so that another clan can take over. Since they might easily sell the kingdom on Delilah's laps for all they care, having a few promiscuous youths at the top is not entirely a smart idea.I adjust the uniform on my body as I check myself in the mirror by my bed. I congratulate myself for having what it takes to be their Delilah. I had my uniform washed and pressed yesterday, so no matter how closely you look, there are no stains or traces of any kind. You need your Luna and a child at your side to be crowned Alpha, and I feel like I'm so near to realizing my dreams.Despite their affinity towards me, Hector and Hudson couldn't hide the hatred on their faces when I was around. What could be worse than having your friends reject you because you are wors
*HECTOR* To say that I can't manage my beast is to mince words. The agony of wanting what you can't have and the feeling of helplessness. She occupies a blank space in my mind, a stranger I can't bring myself to evict. I pace back and forth, the whole of me agitating. It's past eight and I’m yet to see the maid, my room is a mess, not dirty, but for an extremist, it needs to be extra. It irks me the more, merely looking at it, hives creeping on my skin. I have tons of new books in my library and research to make, but the thought of a maid puts me in so much unease. Damn! I cuss, she gets me even when absent.There is a knock on the door and when I didn't respond, it opens, her chubby cheeks in my room.“I think you're fed too much than you work for.” I didn't let her get in, before lashing out on her.“I concur with you because I'm starving at the moment.”"Unless I permit you, you aren't allowed to respond to me. Don't act clever.” I aggravate myself as usual. She sets the mop bu
*LADY SASHA* They claim that walls have ears, and gossip is indeed a popular trend and a useful employment for those without jobs, like the alpha females. They and the usual maids wouldn't let the matter go once the elder council visited this pack. I've frequently overheard them discussing the alphas while they were talking, or I've walked in on others going extra miles with the flexibility exercise. Dumb is the most unpleasant of them all. She is undoubtedly stupid. All three of the brothers, notably Hector, who wouldn't give her a moment to breathe, seem to want her to clean their rooms individually. She is incredibly foolish if she doesn't see that she is playing with fire and will only end up getting horribly burned. Why should I care? She was only brought in here to keep their beds warm, so why should I care? If she isn't engaging in a verbal battle with Hudson or an alpha female she refers to as strongest, she is causing havoc in Hector's room.“Shit.” I make a hand stamp on
*AALIYAH* My body hurts so badly that I can't care what the other people are chatting about. Nikki and Linda aren't here; instead, they're either doing the laundry or preparing breakfast for the others, except for us. I'm fighting so hard just to get up. It will take a lot of effort to get my ass there and into my bed because it is so far away. Lady Sasha's treat won't derail any of my efforts because if I don't exact my retribution and keep my head, I'm no better off than dead. It would be worse to be dead than to spend my entire life confined behind these walls and treated like a slave. Where would I flee to even if I managed to escape? Have Beta Nicholas have his way with me this time with my now-dreadful pack? This also is never a choice. Since it's still early, I still have time to clean Alpha Hudson's room and leave before he gets back. He's having breakfast with his siblings and the Beta at the dining room table. I wipe the mud off my clothing as slowly as I can to avoid h
*AALIYAH* My hair covers my entire pale face, making me look like a squirrel that narrowly escaped the predator's sword. I stumble toward my bed as a sharp agony shoots down my spine. "Oh, that poor baby." Nikki shouts, rushing to my defense. "You look like a mess." She cleans my face of hair. "What happened?" Linda asks as she follows Nikki, she throws her napkin to the side.They both encircle me in a cozy hug. giving me a gentle pat. They are more than simply friends to me; they are more than family. After the incident, I've never felt this much affection. Even though I lost a friend, I did gain two others, albeit not in the best of circumstances. I don't mind if this comforting hug is the only thing they can give me.“Do you still feel pain from what that nasty woman did to you, poor baby?” She gently places me in a chair.“It does, but not in comparison to the hardship I'm experiencing.”“Oh no, what might that be?” Linda's voice was quite worried."It's the alphas...not the
*HUNTER* Knowing she is present but out of reach feels different. What has altered? I was as kind, composed, and joyful to the stranger as one can be the last time I can recall. Such unmatched bravery to send her pal in her place. My hands are shaking and I'm experiencing a range of emotions. I sent her placement back to retrieve her more than an hour ago, but she has still not arrived. Going to her room would make me feel uncomfortable and stir up dust.She may have knocked lightly or not at all, but I didn't feel her presence since I was too caught up in my thoughts, which is unusual for me. "You requested me," Her voice is weak and damaged.My heart races with concern. The woman before me is a mere shadow of the vibrant beauty I had encountered just days ago. Her energy seemed drained and her body was contorted with pain.Without a second thought, I abandon my comfort and hurry toward her. But as I draw closer, she suddenly recoils, taking swift steps backward with a trembling