...Salena pov…I felt a sudden twitch in my face as Caroline's voice reached my ears. I tried to give her a wry smile as I got up and went to grab my bag. I couldn't stand being in the same room as her for much longer."Hey, Salena, aren't you going to try the red cherry wine?" Caroline said, grinning at me.I took a deep breath and tried to keep my voice steady. "No, I don't think I will," I replied, my eyes darting away from her gaze.Caroline had always been a thorn in my side, and tonight was no different. As I walked away, I heard Becky call my name. I turned to look at her, and she asked if I was okay. I nodded, not trusting myself to speak.I half walked, half stomped away from the bar, my heels clicking on the ground. I needed to get out of there before I did something I would regret.As I made my way outside, I took
… Salena POV…I slowly opened my eyes and found myself in an unfamiliar room. I raised my head and realized that I was lying on a bed. Panic started to set in, as I had no idea how I got here or where I was. As I sat up, I ran my hands through my head and took a deep breath.Where was I? Where was this place? I muttered to myself as I tried to recall what happened.In my memories I was in a bar and I got pretty drunk a little and carried away before deciding to head to the bathroom. This place didn't look like anywhere in a narLooking around the room, I saw that it was dark and only illuminated by a little bit of moonlight. It was difficult to make out any details, but I could see that the room was small and sparsely furnished. There was a bed in the center of the room, a small nightstand next to it, and a dresser against the wall. The curtains on the window were drawn, p
…Salena POV…I sat up abruptly, my head pounding as I tried to focus on my surroundings. The last thing I remembered was leaving the bar alone, feeling dizzy and disoriented. Now I was in a room with a stranger staring at me, his intense gaze making me feel uneasy."What happened here?" I asked, my voice hoarse as I struggled to stand up. The stranger, Max, didn't say anything, but his eyes followed my every move. I felt like a prey being watched by a predator.Max dangled a glass of wine in his hand and looked at me, his lips curling into a smile. "I found you," he said, his voice low and husky. "My wolf stirred, I started feeling something inside me. That feeling, I wasn't tipsy, he was my mate."My heart skipped a beat as I looked at him, trying to make sense of what he was saying. Mate? What did he mean by that? I didn't even know him.
…Salena POV…I had too many dreams and goals to achieve, too many things that I wanted to accomplish on my own.I had killed my previous mate to pursue my dreams, and I couldn't let myself be sidetracked by Max. Even though he seemed different from my former mate, with a status and power that I had never encountered before, I couldn't let myself be swayed.I walked on, lost in thought, I knew that Max would try to find me, that he wouldn't be able to resist the connection between us. But I had to stay strong, to resist his advances and keep him at arm's length.I picked up my phone and dialed a number, Rowland hoping he would pick up. But after a few rings, it went straight to voicemail. I groaned in frustration. It seemed like tonight was just not my night.I looked around the busy street, trying to figure out what to do next. I needed to get ho
…Rowland POV…As we continued on our journey, we began to see signs of human activity. We came across small huts and cabins, and we saw evidence of logging and mining operations. It was a relief to know that we were getting closer to civilization, but we still had a long way to go.Little by little we began to see signs of life. we approached a clearing, I could sense the werewolves' presence before I even saw them. My senses were heightened, and I could smell their distinct musky scent mingling with the damp forest air.The settlement itself was a mix of wooden structures and gardens, surrounded by a tall wooden fence to keep out any unwanted visitors. This was an unknown place. We don't know where we are!I stepped into the clearing, I saw the pack of wolves huddled together. They were growling and snarling, and it was clear that they were not happy t
…Salena POV..I was startled by the sudden noise of a squirrel, so I walked faster. The white color of the building is almost blinding in the bright sunlight, making it impossible to miss.Its temporary nature is apparent from the way it has been constructed, with simple, modular panels that fit together like puzzle pieces.As I get closer, I notice that the building is quite large, with several doors and windows on all sides. I can see that it has been designed to be functional, with ample space inside for multiple rooms and a high ceiling that makes it feel more open and airy.Despite its temporary nature, the building seems to be well-built and sturdy. 'Where would Rowland be in this building?' I wondered. He was not picking my calls or texting me back at all.I walked towards the lighted house, I could
…Rowland pov..As I saw the intruders entering, I knew these people were trouble and if we weren't here they would have ended this pack today. I could feel my adrenaline pumping and my heart racing as I rushed towards the leader. His smirk infuriated me, and I knew that he had to be stopped before any harm could be done.As I charged towards him, the intruders leader jumped at himself, and we locked fists. I could feel the strength in his grip, and I knew that this would be a tough fight. But I was determined to protect my people and our way of life.As we exchanged blows, I could hear the sounds of shock and fear from the intruders' followers. They had never seen someone fight with such ferocity and skill before. But I knew that I had to keep going, and I could not let their leader get the upper hand.Suddenly, a shrill cry sounded from the intruders leader, and it
…Rowland pov…"Hey, are you alright?" Freya asked me, as I sat down beside her."Yes, I'm fine," I replied, but my mind was elsewhere."What's wrong?" she asked, sensing my unease."I need to talk to you about something," I said, hesitantly."Okay," she said, her expression turning serious."I need you to promise me something," I said, looking into her eyes."What is it?" she asked, her voice filled with concern."I need you to keep my identity a secret," I said, my voice barely above a whisper."Your identity?""Yes, I don't want my identity to be exposed,hh" I replied.Freya nodded, her expression thoughtful. "I understand," she said.… Elena POV…"I just need you to be c