My eyes hurt from the hours of crying but my heart felt a little better. Almost relieved. I stood from my bed and stretched out my arms, smiling as my bones cracked. For a moment I wondered where Domini was as he should have returned by this point but shrugged it off. He was a grown man and I wasn’t his mother. I felt tempted to have a shower knowing it would freshen me up, however, a surge of hunger beckoned me to the kitchen. I was sat at the breakfast bench about to gorge myself on a freshly cooked steak as the door slammed open. I jumped looking at an angry Domini and Alpha Clide entering.
My heart hammered with nerves as Alpha gave me an apologetic look as Domini seemed to be seething in anger.
“Good evening my dear,” Alpha called to me in a soothing tone “I’m afraid I will need you to take leave for an hour or so.” I glanced to Domini as he nodded a curt yes, I looked at my steak painted as“Are you stalking me or something?” Fear should have gripped me as I realized, I was speaking, and yet none came. I felt more annoyed than anything else.Bella gasped in shock next to me but kept her head lowered, Victor snarled at me his smirk turning into an annoyed frown.“You are an insolent pup; I would have thought someone would have taught you respect.” His tone was aggressive, causing poor Bella to tremble more. That really pissed me off.“Where do YOU get off?” I felt my eyes narrow as I glared at him. “Not only talking down to people but acting like you are a god amongst us.”His frown deepened as his eyes turned dark, I felt a spark of excitement as he stomped towards me, Bella was practically crying in fear but I kept my head up. He stopped just in front of me, towering over my shorter stature. His body was shaking in rage but something inside of me refused to look away. My mind was suddenly hype
No one had spoken, the air was almost thick with uneasiness as I glanced between the staring contest currently taking place between Alpha Clide and Domini. I let out a frustrated sigh as they both glanced at me surprised at the sudden sound. “Is anyone going to start this ‘grown up’ conversation or can I go to bed?” I asked a little agitated. Domini stared expectantly at Alpha Clide, I was shocked to see him nervously shift his weight again staring down at his clasped hands. “Well… you see…” he glanced to Domini pleadingly but Domini shook his head pursing his lips closed. Clide sighed deeply closing his eyes. “Laura, I know myself and the Luna have not really included you in a lot of things….” He started again before stopping looking again at Domini as if hoping he would take over. He shook his head again a look of disdain on his face. “Alpha, this is your mess.” I gasped shocked at Domini’s tone but he paid me no attention, staring a
For the life of me, I was unable to track down the Luna. It was as if she was avoiding me. I leaned against the wall of the main entrance to the packhouse, closing my eyes to think. Everyone I had spoken to today had directed me to where the Luna was supposed to be, but as soon as I arrived she was gone. I let out an agitated groan running my fingers through my hair trying to think of why she would be doing this? Perhaps the Alpha had told her I was upset? But that surely wouldn’t make her dodge me?“Laura?” An instant smile spread across my face as I opened my eyes to see Micheal standing nervously near me.“Micheal!” I exclaimed before hugging him tightly, “where on earth have you been?”He chuckled returning my hug.“Did Ellen not mention I… needed to take a leave of absence?” His voice shook a little with embarrassment.I pulled back to see him looking around at the crowd of people co
I sat, face down staring holes into the light blue carpet as the Luna paced around me mumbling to herself. I was terrified of looking at her, scared that I would be yelled at next. She stopped in front of me as I stared at her expensive-looking silver heels as she cleared her throat. I held my breath as I looked up to see her serious gaze staring back at me. I felt a small amount of relief that she no longer seemed angry but her words still cut through me like a knife.“What the hell were you thinking?” I quickly looked back down unsure of what exactly she was referring to but still feeling shameful.“Laura.” She sighed disappointed, pausing for a moment before bending down to lift my head back up so our eyes connected.“My sweet child, I should have been more open with you.” My heart hammered as her gaze shifted to calm almost kind demeanor. She gave me a small smile before taking a seat next to me, Ashly sat with only the gr
I awoke submerged into what almost felt like a cloud of warmth, velvet sheets tucked around my body. I yawned stretching my body out until I heard the familiar satisfying cracks of my bones as I realized where I was. I sat up quickly looking around Luna Ashly’s office, surprised to find myself on a mattress next to her desk. A note was folded next to me. I picked it and smiled at her words; My sweet Laura, I did not want to disrupt your sleep. Please take care of yourself as I and the Alpha will be away for the next week on pack business. Try and be mindful of Alpha Victor as he is insistent on claiming you, I have warned him to stay away but matters of this nature never tend to be straightforward. Take care, see you soon. Ashly x I felt a swelling in my heart knowing that the Luna truly did see me as her daughter, even if the Alpha seemed to despise me I had her on my side. My heart stammered remembering her painful look as she recalled my mother, a
“You are both so gorgeous! No wonder I haven’t seen you around! You must be children of other Alpha’s?” She seemed to ask but before either of us could answer Victor cleared his throat annoyed.“Sister, this is not time…” She cut him off quickly her tone still sweet but a strange power behind her words.“No, brother. I am not a child.”I looked over her face wondering how old she was, I mean she sure seemed childlike. She caught me staring and winked at me. I giggled nervously as she beamed back at me. Victor growled again, the girl quickly looked at him eyes narrowed before her mouth formed an ‘O’ shape before glancing back to me.“Why do you get the pretty ones?” She muttered with a pout, I raised my eyebrow at her as Ellen shared a worried look with Micheal.“Shoo.” She said looking at Victor and making a shooing gesture. He sighed deeply before glancing a
“Laura!” A sweet, familiar voice called to me. Purple eyes looked deep into my own, similar and yet different. “Laura” the voice repeated a sense of love and safety washing over me. “You’ve grown so much.” I felt my face smile as I welcomed the sensations, blinking as the face swirled into a man’s. His purple eyes swimming with joy as he stared into mine. “Laura?” Domini’s voice called as I felt my body shake, I opened my eyes wide to see his panicked expression. “Whhhat?” I exclaimed as he continued to shake me. He stopped as relief flooded his face. “You were cold….” He muttered as his voice broke, I stared at him confused as his eyes watered. Before I could say or protest he pulled me into him again almost crushing me with a hug. “You scared me.” He spoke again into my hair as I pushed against him. “Domini? What the hell?” He released me before tossing my hair. “I swear you are going to give me a hear
Suspiciously I located Xander rather quickly, giggling in conversation with Anya behind the packhouse behind some of the forestry. I felt my heart pang at the sight of them remembering the Luna cussing him out, was it true? I watched in anger as he placed his hand against Anya’s cheek, his lips moving into a small smile. The same smile he used to give me. I felt my hands begin to shake as it hit me, it was all true. He never loved me, probably never even cared. I watched as he bent down towards Anya’s lips, time slowing as they connected. The rumors were true. I barged over to them, the heat of my anger seeming to radiate off of me. “Laura?” Xander gasped looked at me as if he was a child caught with his hand in a cookie jar. Anya looked between us confused. I stood, glaring at him. “What is this?” I asked through gritted teeth gesturing between him and Anya. Anya raised her eyebrow questioningly as Xander just looked everywhere but my gaze. “It’s not