LOGINBeatrix had known that something was wrong. She knew that her daughter would not tell her because it would mean the vacation she desperately wanted and needed would be cut short. She also could not have that because more than anything, she wanted Malisha to have fun and also be at peace. She also knew that to do that, she had to put something to monitor Malisha. So, she did that. That is exactly why she had told Sage to reach out. She could sense that things were going bad, and although Malisha and her friends were strong, Beatrix needed more to ensure their full safety. Now seated deep in thought, Beatrix wonders what is happening. She has never been a fan of silence unless what she was doing requires hundred percent concentration. This kind of silence makes one sit too still. It feels too quiet and too wrong. Looking at the pack grounds, everything looks normal with warriors training. Patrols moving in and out like it always has, but her chest still could not settle. Somet
No one speaks for a long time. The silence is so heavy and solid. It is not even peaceful or calm. It is filled with worry. Fear. Anger. And the unknown. The air is heavy. Grayson still has Malisha in his arms, but they are all deep in their thoughts. It seems as though the air is trying to get over what just happened, but the people who witnessed it live in action can't find it within them to do that. Malisha is now seated on the couch remembering the way the touch of the shadow felt, and she can't help , but shudder. She cannot help looking at her hand. The same hand that the figure touched. The same hand that released the kind of power that she never knew she had within her. Her chest tightens at that. She remembers the way the power feels as if she had no control over it... YET. Iris comes beside her, looks at her hand, and asks, "What was that?" No one answers once again. Not because they do not want to, but because they cannot. They do not have any explanation for
Night falls quickly. Everywhere is quiet, but tense. No one says it out loud, but everyone felt it. Worse, they heard it. Grayson refuses to be out of Malisha's sight. He had instructed his guards to guard her with their lives because he knows... Something is coming. They all know, and while they are all powerful, how much power does once need when they are against the unknown?Malisha cannot help pacing. Her wolf does not settle. Instead, she is alert and ready to pounce. Every sound feels louder. Every shadow feels wrong. "I am going to the room," Malisha says already on the move. Grayson and Sage attempt to follow, but she says, "No one should follow me." With a sigh, she adds, "Please." Grayson looks at her friends as if urging them to follow regardless. Mirabel nods discretely saying a spell to ensure that Malisha does not feel watched or followed. They are all quiet and worried for Malisha. The last thing they had all expected was that. Hearing it in person and not
Malisha does not expect to feel it again so soon. But the exact moment she steps out of the room the next morning, her wolf stirs.It is sharp and alert. As if something has just entered their space. She freezes at the top of the stairs. "What is it?" Iris asks behind her. Malisha does not answer immediately. Her eyes scan the space below. The lodge is quiet. Too quiet. This time though, the feeling is different.It is not dark. It does not suffocate like the thing in the forest. This is familiar. "No way," she whispers. Footsteps echo from the entrance. Then the door opens with Sage walking in. Malisha blinks. "Sage?" His eyes find her immediately. As if he knew exactly where she is. "Malisha." Relief flashes across his face, but it does not last long because the moment he steps fully inside, his expression changes completely. His shoulders stiffen and his eyes darekn slightly as he turns to look for what he does not understand, or does not like it. "You feel it too," Mal
The drive with Grayson should be okay, right? Then why is his entire presence every where in the car? His driver already starts his car, while one of his guards is in the passenger seat. His secone guard is driving with Iris and the rest.Malisha had no idea that Grayson would sit beside her. Even though her body loved it, she did not. Every thing about the drive looked normal. Her friends are driving in front of them, and every things looks too normal. The road stretches ahead of them, winding through trees and dipping into quiet valleys. The sky is clear, the sun warm, and still... Malisha cannot seem to relax. Not even a little. Her elbow rests against the window, her fingers tapping lightly against her arm. She stays quiet and exhales slowly while shifting in her seat. "You are tense," Grayson says without looking at her.She shrugs hating that he could tell."You did not try to change my mind earlier, when I said I will not go home, why?" Malisha asks. "Your acceptance see
Grayson looks at Malisha with obvious worry on his face.Malisha looks away because the way he is looking at her hits her square in the chest."Are you alright?" he asks her in a calm voice. "I'm fine," she says quietly. "No, you are not." "I am." "You saw someone outside your window in the middle of the night and you think you are fine?" "That is not-" "And you did not even tell me." Her head snaps back toward him. "I do not owe you that." The words come out sharper than she intended.For a moment, Grayson stills. Hurt flickers in his eyes, but it disappears just as quickly as it comes. "You are right," he agrees quietly. That only makes Malisha feel worse. Her chest tightens again. "There was a point yesterday when it felt like you were going through something that seems like... terror," Grayson says. Malisha's friends all pause when they hear that. Malisha's eyes widen when she remembers the exact scene he is talking about. "What happened?" Malisha mutters a 'shit.' H
There is a scheduled meeting between the lycans and The Treasure Coast Pack. Seeing as the savages were on a rampage, they had scheduled a meeting. Grayson and Malisha had not seen a few days which made Malisha slightly relieved. The council meeting had already started. Malisha sat beside her brot
Sage takes Malisha to a fancy restaurant, and she feels like she is on a date, but she shakes the feeling off even though her wolf does not her be. Not our mate, she keeps on reminding Malisha as if she needed more reminders on that. He pulls a chair for her, and when she is seated, she says,
Malisha agreed to train with Sage. Not just because of his talent, but to put space between she and Grayson. Lines were being blurred, and she could not have that. There was no way she was going to allow him to get to her. Her heart was softening towards him, and it annoyed her more than she woul
Grayson did not remember standing up, but he was anyway. The council chamber was emptying. There was murmuring in low voices on what should be done as everyone filed out. His wolf on the hand was pacing inside him like a caged beast. Mate. We can't lose our mate.Grayson knew that, but the pacing







