Violet’s POVI was burned under my skin as I clutched my bag, my fingers digging into the strap. I couldn't believe Kate would do this to me, she knew how important this was to me and she could easily try to sabotage it because of a man she met.I didn't care how handsome he was. This was preposterous and insane, still not the craziest thing I found out in the last 24hrs.I couldn’t storm back to the apartment and give her a piece of my mind, I wasn’t stupid. If I confronted her, who knew what she’d do? The memory of her claws digging into my throat sent a chill down my spine. No, I wasn't going to risk my life.I let out a sigh, my grip loosening. “Daniel you gotta help me out here, I've worked my butt off, taken no leave, I've done everything by the book, you can't let them take me off the job” I pleaded desperately.Daniel sighed beside me, shifting on his feet. "Look, I know this isn’t fair. Everyone knows you have potential. They aren’t letting you go, but… you should stay away.
Violet’s POV I groaned out, feeling a sharp, throbbing pain in my skull as I drifted back to consciousness. My body felt heavy, my limbs sluggish. I forced my eyes open, the ground feeling rough beneath me and the place clogged with dust."You brought a human here?" A voice yelled out startling me.A second voice answered, defensive. "The scent led to her, I don't know what we did wrong."I stiffened, and my breath hitched as realization dawned on me.they weren’t talking about just any human. They were talking about me.My hands were bound, the rope digging into my wrists, but it was tied loosely. They hadn’t bothered to blindfold me anymore because I was human and they believed I was defenseless.I stayed still, listening and looking around as much as I could. They weren’t looking at me. The one who had yelled was pacing, his boots scraping against the floor. The other two stood rigid as if bracing for more anger.Slowly, carefully, I shifted back. My heart pounded so hard I could
Axel's POVSomething was wrong, I could feel it within but couldn't grasp why I felt that way.Even my wolf could feel it too, he was acting out growling within and fighting for control.“Go after her” he snarled, making my muscles tense but I still overpowered him, keeping him at bay.“With the way you are acting, why should I? So you can hurt her again” I spat trying to reason with him.“Your stubbornness is going to get our mate killed,” he snapped back.“She doesn't want us” I blurted out the words harshly, attracting attention from pedestrians.The humans stared at me wondering if I was running mad since it looked like I was talking to myself.I forced a smile acting as if everything was casual till they walked away then I exhaled sharply, shaking my head. It was the bond. That was all. Nothing else. I had no reason to go after her.My hands flexed at my sides. The need to move, to find her, burned under my skin, but I refused to give in.She said it herself; she doesn't need me.
Violet’s POVStirring awake, my eyes blinked open, and I let out a yawn stretching in my bed.Well I thought it was my bed till I stared at the ceiling. The beeping sound also made it known I wasn't in my room… I was in the hospital.I sat up straight, my body agitated ready to defend myself but as I glanced around there was no one in the room, no threat to face.And I felt… fine. More than fine. I didn't find any reason I would need to be hospitalized.I tossed away the sheets ready to leave the bed to ask for answers when the door creaked open, and a woman in scrubs stepped inside. Her eyes widened the moment she saw me. "You're awake!"I frowned. "Yeah… what am I doing here?""You should lie back down," she insisted, rushing forward. "You need to rest.""I don’t need rest." I swung my legs over the side of the bed, planting my feet firmly on the cold tile. "I feel perfectly fine."In fact I felt better than fine, like the first cup of coffee when you wake in the morning. The energ
Violet’s POVI gasped hard snapping back into reality, for a moment it felt like my soul left my body relieving those memories.Somehow I couldn't recall what occurred to that part of the pain, the pain he inflicted on me.My hands trembled as I stared back at the mark on my arm. Maybe it was the reason I couldn't remember. It must be some type of werewolf conjuring spell to make me oblivious.The hospital room felt smaller and for a minute I forgot how to breathe. It was like my body remembered the pain even though my mind had tried to forget… had been forced to forget.Still I couldn't believe it, Axel had done this.Axel. A man I had no idea who he was or what he was. Still for some reason I found the need to doubt he would do this.My chest ached, my pulse pounding in my ears. He had looked so worried, so desperate to make sure I was okay. But if he cared so much, why did he hurt me in the first place?Was he lying? Or really just a great actor?Or was it his wolf? Maybe it was
Violet's POV I couldn't even catch my breath when I heard footsteps heading into the room, the nurse returned, this time with a man trailing behind her. I was guessing he was the doctor judging his coat but the moment he laid eyes on me, something shifted in his gaze.I had to look away to calm my racing heart. There was something about him I couldn't quite understand but it made me feel weird inside.“This is the patient,” the nurse said quickly but she didn't step past the doorway. I'm sure the reason was because Axel had scared her.The man barely acknowledged her, I could feel his gaze burn through my skin.“Nurse” he murmured, a quiet command that made her tense. “Calm yourself.”She inhaled sharply. “You don’t understand. Her wounds—”“Relax, you're being hysterical” he interrupted, eyes scanning my face. “Let me handle this.”The nurse hesitated, lips parting as if to argue, but something in his tone silenced her.“She was badly injured,” she pressed, voice lower now. “I saw t
Violet’s POVThe rest of the conversation zoned into the background, my emotions flooded through like a broken dam, my legs couldn't hold me and I collapsed hopelessly on the floor, my back against the wall.She means nothing to me…The word reverberated in my head multiple times as everything came rushing back to the very moment I stepped into Norman’s room.I hadn't allowed myself a moment of respite, everything happened so quickly my life changed, things I thought were myths and fairytales turned out to be real as real as the moment he broke my heart with remorse.She means nothing to me.The words crossed through paths of my cognitive skills dodging every logical reasoning and planted itself deep in my heart.I wasn't enough for humans… I wasn't strong enough for werewolves.Or maybe I was undeserving of love somehow I knew that my entire life.Kate thought I was trying to be better than her but I just wanted to be better, to prove I was someone. Someone who mattered.I always fel
Violet's POV Just one more time.I knew she told me to stay away but I just wanted… no I needed to see her one last time before leaving.I took a peak through the window and as soon as I saw her empty bed I burst through the door yelling her name but it was to no avail…Violet was gone.I forced myself to breathe reminding myself she said she was fine and if something was wrong I would have felt it through the mate bond.Panic clawed at my chest as the memory of her unconscious in the woods flashed through my mind, I hadn't been there in time to save her.Relax Axel… I muttered, forcing myself to remain calm because humans and surveillance cameras were all around I couldn't afford to morph here.Maybe she had gone home.The thought barely registered before my legs moved, there was no time to call my driver, he would be far so instead I ran. My feet pounding through the hospital, against the pavement as I rushed to her house.I barely broke a sweat reaching her street. I could feel he
Violet's POV With those words, it was like a veil was lifted, exposing the reality I had been trying to avoid; I was alone in this.It didn't matter if I was back home trying to survive my jealous roommate or in a pack full of discriminating wolves I would forever be fighting.I didn't mean those words, but forgive a girl for being a little overwhelmed after being attacked by the very people she believed who protect her.My gaze involuntary scanned where that man was seated, he bit his bottom lip as if holding back a laugh and it irked me to the core.Out of the corner of my eye, a woman stepped forward. "You," she pointed at me. "Walk with me."Without waiting for my response, she turned on her heel then walked away.Guess I didn't have a choice, I followed behind as we moved through the hallway. A lot of things ran through my head,What did she want from me? Was the summary.Abruptly, she stopped.Before I could bait an eye, her hand flashed out and cracked across my face with a s
Violet's POV My lashes slowly fluttered open, the first thing that hit me was the throbbing in my head.It momentarily blinded me for a solid minute before I could snap back to reality.There was a blanket thrown over me, and I frowned confused. I wasn't in my room so where did this blanket come from?For a moment, I lay there, staring at the beads of sunlight that forced its way through the high trees.My mind was blank, body slow to respond but one thing was for certain I wasn't the type of person to go camping.Then abruptly it hit me through the fog,Everything that happened before I passed out the wolves,Sapphire.And one name rose to my lips, my voice hoarse as I whispered,"Elias."I shifted, wincing as every sore muscle screamed in protest. My cognitive skills began working again. I choked as the metallic stench of blood hit me, my stomach twisted, if it wasn't empty I would have puked.Scrunching my nose, I forced myself to sit up, clutching the blanket around my shoulder
Violet's POVI stared at Sapphire, the truth tightening my chest. "You’re human, Violet. You should choose your own," she said, her chin lifted defiantly.I didn't know about acceptance but she stood for the same thing as the wolves. They had the same motive but were on two different teams.This was a losing game for both teams.I shook my head slowly, confusion prickling my skin. "But why?" My voice cracked before I could catch it. "All this hatred... Why can’t humans and werewolves just… just get along?"I wasn't just asking for her reasoning, I was pleading for an answer that made any of this madness make sense.Sapphire's eyes darkened. "You’re asking the wrong question," she said. Her words dripped with disdain, but under it, I heard something else too pain. "Violet, do you really believe you’re the first human to be mated to a werewolf?"I opened my mouth but nothing came out. I hadn’t… I hadn’t thought about it. With the way everyone acted, I was made to believe it was somet
Violet's POV “Good morning my lady” a voice steered me awake. I fluttered my lashes softly peeking to see Lia grinning.“Can't I stay in bed for just one second?” I groaned, rolling the pillow over my face.It felt like I hadn't slept in ages, my body yearned for more rest.“My lady I would have let you if it wasn't important, but this is your first Luna tea party”“That's not my problem” I yawned, sinking deeper into the mattress.“My lady, please, you have to do this,” Lia spoke softly tugging at the pillow. “Other Lunas from other packs will soon arrive to see you.”Other Lunas?I snapped my eyes open, pushing off the pillow.“What do you mean other Lunas?” I questioned frantically.“It's tradition, before your coronation other Lunas are to welcome you, and since you have quite the reputation you have more guests than usual.”I frowned, running a hand through my ruffled hair.I could already taste the disaster, if the maids were shabby how would other high ranked Lunas act?“Is th
Violet’s POV I kept going, brushing off the rankled sting of the elder’s words as I made my way through the stone hallways. He just gave me a reason to find Axel and tell him what happened, his pack was discriminating against its people.The madness for power had blinded everyone. I had to make sure he knew about Noella, and maybe even ask why his guards acted like I was some criminal to be hauled around. They stood by my side like escorts, their legs moving robotically as we walked through the hallway. They didn't even speak when that elder was threatening me… well then again they didn't care when Noella was dying,Why would they give a fuck about me?“Here” one of them announced as they turned around a corner, I followed my legs aching exhaustion creeping slowly through me.I didn't know how long we had been at the hospital, my body didn't acknowledge time when all I wanted was to save a life, but now I could feel how much I had stressed myself,And the hours we had stayed pacin
Violet's POV “Get the doctor, Lia” I said flabbergasted. I was still astonished by what I had just witnessed.“They didn't respond to me” Lia responded, her eyes focused on Noella.Instinctively I gathered the skirts of my gown then bolted out of the room. If I had to drag him down her to check on her so be it .“DOCTOR!” I yelled, sprinting down the hallway until I found the same uninterested man who had told us there was nothing more he could do. I grabbed his arm, breathless. “She’s breathing. She’s back. Noella’s alive! Please come check on her”He stared at me like I was insane pulling his hand away. “I already said we can't do anything else” he dismissed about to walk away but I stood in his way.“I asked for a check-up, you don't want your Alpha knowing you denied such a simple request” I didn’t wait for him to reply. I turned on my heel and began walking knowing throwing in the Alpha card was something that would get him to come.And just as I suspected his footsteps trailed
Violet's POVIt had been a while now, Lia kept pacing, biting at her nails why she prayed fervently for her sister.On the other hand Damon leaned against the wall, his gaze occasionally landing on me as I helped the patients around.Being in my natural habitat just gave me an insatiable itch to help others. There was an old lady in a wheelchair struggling to get by and immediately I saw her, I stood to go help her.The lady weakly muttered a thank you as a nurse took over then I returned to where Lia and Damon were.Lia still looked scared out of her mind, trembling her hands clasped as if in prayer, it ached me I couldn't do anything to help, right now all we could do was wait.“I’ve never seen a display like that before,” Damon muttered behind me.I turned to him, titling my head perplexed. “What do you mean?”“You went against two powerful wolves with scissors” he whispered, biting back a smile.The scissors was still in my hand for some reason I refused to let it go, maybe mental
Violet's POV The butterfly flew away leaving me alone in the chamber, I guess I had to find my room myself.I turned towards the door, Mariah's weird conversation replaying in my head.So far she was the only royal person I liked. The council members were my least favorite.One thing I couldn't shake off was the question; Did I refuse the Luna titie because I didn't want it or because everyone else didn't want me to take it.Being Luna sounded overwhelming, stressful and since I was a human a huge responsibility. But it also meant I could stay. Stay in this beautiful place where everything was amazing. Stay close to Axel. And a part of me, one manipulated by the mate bond wanted exactly that.There were a lot of other rooms I hadn't been to, who knew what else I could see, maybe talking animals or vampires.I mean a woman disappeared out of thin air anything was possible at this point.Retracing my steps I managed to find a familiar corridor that I believed would lead to my room.I
Chapter 32Axel’s POVI was the last one to step out before the doors closed behind me with a loud thud, sealing Violet and the seer inside.I didn’t know what I expected from that meeting, well that was the thing with Mariah you never knew what to expect.My body ached like I’d just shifted and fought ten wolves back-to-back. Every breath felt heavier than the last.I needed out of my head. Without a word, I turned to leave.“Alpha Axel I hope you're satisfied” we've had too much time together I could recognize him by his voice, councilman Reed.I turned around, cocking a brow at his ridiculous statement.“Excuse me?” “Your human mate is causing a lot of problems” the choleric old man snapped.“And your temper is causing unnecessary drama” Surprisingly I wasn't the one who spoke. I turned to look at Elder Azure. This was the first time I ever heard her speak.She was the first woman to join the elders, and as I could recall she was one of the elders my father had genuine respect for