FlashbackCoraDamn Theo.He just had to fucking mark me, didn’t he?!I’ll see him today. But yesterday was hell, and nights are the worst! I can’t even sleep because something deep inside of me is just longing to be with him.Alexis is giddy with excitement to meet Theo. She talked nonstop yesterday about how she hoped he’d have some hot friends and maybe she’d even get a mate.It’s hilarious to me the difference between us, but it’s also because we’re at different levels with our magic. I’m one of the strongest and I have every coven looking at me to be a member, but Alexis doesn’t. She’s talented with magic, but doesn’t care to apply herself to make herself be spectacular.She prefers to have a life that’s carefree and full of adventure. If she found a mate tomorrow, she’d be thrilled! He would give her a life that’s different from what she currently has.I honestly don't think she would have any problem with abandoning our current lifestyle and plan to run off with a werewolf and b
FlashbackCoraI haven’t gone to see Theo in three days. My heart physically hurts being separated from him right now, but I have to think of his safety over my desire to be around him. I had Alexis go out to meet him once to warn him that it’s too dangerous for us to be around each other right now. Lilith watches me like a hawk and I know that other teachers are as well, but I try not to let it phase me. I continue to perform to the best of my ability, and coven tryouts are approaching quickly.But… there’s one issue now.I don’t want to be in a coven anymore.During our separation I have been researching werewolves to see if I could picture being with him forever. My body yearns to be with Theo, and I can still practice magic, even if I’m on my own. Alexis and I have actually been daydreaming about starting something on our own. And, if I’m honest, the thought of doing something with my best friend and staying with my mate thrills me more than any coven could.I need to see him agai
FlashbackCoraWhen I got back to my dorm, my heart felt full, and I was excited. Things are falling into place. I’m still doing well with my studies, so none of the teachers are on my case and I know I’ll soon be with the one that my heart longs for more than any other.Alexis smiles at me when I come into the room, and I tell her all about the night. I’m hopeful I’ll get to meet with the Alpha soon and that he’ll agree to at least meet Alexis. Then, as soon as graduation comes, we’ll leave this place and go where I- or well, we belong.The next day couldn’t come fast enough. As soon as classes were over, I was back in the woods, ready to meet Theo. Alexis rushes behind me and calls out, “I’m coming with you!”I let out a laugh as we take off flying. When we get to the clearing, I’m surprised to see him with two other men. My eyebrows furrow and I say, “Theo?”He walks to me and his eyes flicker to Alexis and I can see a flash of nervousness in them. He takes my hand and turns to face
FlashbackCoraAlexis became completely smitten with Luka. And I don’t blame her. He was funny, handsome, and charming, and the four of us spent a ton of time together. We couldn't resist Theo and Luka, and the two of us started sneaking away any chance we got, and she was completely enamored with him.We’re only a couple of days away from graduation and honestly, at this point I expect that she’s going to move in with him and as soon as he marks and mates with her, then she’ll be the Beta Female of the pack. It’s a heavy title, but I know she can handle anything that gets thrown at her well.As time dwindles down and gets closer to our move in day, the both of us seem to become more carefree and excited as our new reality is about to begin.After class, she tugs on my arm and says, “Come on, let’s get going.”But I hear Lilith call our names, “Cora Lee and Alexis Fairhart come here now.”We both turn and walk over to Lilith and I say, “Yes ma’am?”She looks at me with narrowed eyes an
PresentPenelopeCora’s story has been riveting and it’s hard to think straight from it. Tears pour down her cheeks like she relived the entire thing and wasn’t just speaking about a memory.I grab her hand in an effort to comfort her as I say, “I’m so sorry, Cora.”She looks up at me and swallows as she blinks the tears away and says, “Yeah, well, life is cruel.”I press my lips together and nod, “Yeah, it can be. But… what happened after that? You said that was a few hundred years ago… how is that possible?”Cora breathes out, “Well, Levi brought me to safety until the battle was over. The pack lost almost everything and discovered that some of my teachers were behind it. When we went back to check on things, Beta Luka ended up becoming the Alpha because Alpha Matthew died in battle and Alexis became his Luna. He promised to help us find a place to hide but said we couldn’t stay on the backgrounds because he was confident that the reason we were attacked is that they were upset over
PenelopeA laugh bubbles out of me from Donovan’s reaction about Cora. He shakes his head as he says, “Wait, she’s seriously related to you? And how? You said she’s many greats, so that means she’d be so old she should be dead, right?”I nod as I try to stop laughing and he grumbles, “It’s not that funny.”My lips press together to contain my laugh and I bring my hand up to his face and caress his cheek as I say, “Of course not, baby. I’m sorry. But yes, she’s really related to me. And technically, yeah, she should be dead. It’s kind of complicated. I think it’s one of the reasons she’s in hiding, if I’m being honest.”“Well, let’s ask her why she’s in hiding.” He gets up to leave the room, but I grab his arm and say, “She needs time to herself right now. I’m the first person she’s told her story to in a while and she needs to process that right now.”He breathes out as he sits back down in front of me. He asks, “So, what did you learn?”I shrug, “I don’t want to go into too much detai
PenelopeLast night was the worst night sleep I have had since getting pregnant.I was up constantly getting sick and I don’t know if it’s from me being sick or if it’s from Amelia, but regardless of who it is, I’m still experiencing it!I sit at the kitchen table with a cup of tea and I rub my temples. I’ve never felt so lousy in my life!Cora comes into the room and looks over at me sympathetically and asks, “Rough night?”I nod my head and she purses her lips and says, “I’m sorry, but I have some good news for you.”I murmur, “What’s that?”“Some of my friends in medicine are willing to meet today and help you out. They’ll run some tests, make sure the baby is doing good, and make sure that you’re in good health as well.”I grin, “That’s incredible, Cora, thank you so much.”She shrugs, “It’s what’s needed, dear, no need to thank me.”I ask, “Will there be an ultrasound? I’d love to check on the baby.”She nods her head in confirmation and I squeal happily as Donovan walks into the
PenelopeDonovan eventually stopped fighting to leave the bathroom, and we stayed put until we were sure the coast was clear. I'm grateful that he's gone, and we had no altercations, but Donovan is pissed with me. He wanted to confront him; he wanted to take him by surprise and get the revenge he desires. But quite frankly, I don’t care. What did he plan to do? Kill him in the middle of this human town where he would be sure to get in trouble for it?I know that Xavier committed some unspeakable and heinous acts against us, but it doesn’t matter! He has me and our child to think about and all he can focus on is revenge.We’re quiet the entire drive home with Cora. She tries to make small talk with us, but Donovan doesn’t respond much to her words and I give short answers. Eventually she stops trying, but once we get home and we all get out of the car, she says, “Okay, what the hell is going on between the two of you? Today was a happy day! You found out the sex of the baby, you went fo