LOGINThe Falcon Ridge Series Book 1 Anna Riker: I have no patience for the military Security unit. I have a giant chip on my shoulder and it didn't help when one soldier almost gets himself killed and I have to save him. There's something about this soldier that gets under my skin. I don't want to find out, but the closer I get, the more I can't help myself. River Blake: I'm next in line to take over my pack. I joined the security unit over a year ago to appease my father. When he says I need my fated mate to get my title, yeah I'm angry. Until I see a woman, dressed in leather. She says our future together could never be, but I'll do everything i can to prove to her that she's for me and I'm for her. Michael Dorian: I know Im being used. I didn't mind at first, but now things have changed. When she meets some soldier, a rage boils in my gut. Like a powder keg ready to explode. I have to prove to Anna she's for me and only me. And I will. Even if I have commit treason and murder to do it.
View MoreMabilis na lumambitin sa leeg ni Cielo ang kanyang mahigit tatlong taong gulang na anak na lalaki nang huminto sa lobby ng malaking mall ang sinasakyan nilang EV Taxi. Isang yakap na mahigpit at isang matunog na halik na agad nagpalakas ng kanyang loob. Ilang bagay na nagpapaalala kay Cielo kung gaano siya kapalad na dumating sa buhay niya ang kanyang anak.
“Mommy, goodluck po!” pahabol pang sabi ng bata bago excited na hinila patungo sa loob ng mall ang kanyang Lola Criselda.
Napangiti na lamang siya bago nilingon ang driver. “Sa JNQ Building na po tayo, Kuya.”
Umikot lamang ng ilang minuto ang taxi at ngayon ay nakahinto na sa lobby ng matayog na building ng JNQ Group of Companies ang sasakyan. Nagbayad muna siya bago maingat na bumaba. Inunat niya sandali ang suot na pink above-the-knee-length skirt, white silk blouse na pinatungan niya ng kapares na pink blazer. Sandali pa niyang ibinalanse ang sarili sa suot na puting high heels bago isinukbit sa balikat ang puting shoulder bag.
Tuwid ang likod at bahagyang nakangiti ang mga mata niyang lumapit sa receptionist para sana sabihing may meeting siya sa CEO ng JNQ, nang may babaeng nagsalita sa kanyang likuran.
“Ms. San Juan, did I keep you waiting?”
Paglingon ni Cielo, agad sumilay ang tipid na ngiti sa kanyang labi nang makilala si Nora Palma, ang maganda at mabait na Executive Assistant ng Chairman and CEO ng JNQ.
“Naku, hindi po. Kararating ko lang.”
Inaya na siya ng EA paakyat sa opisina ng CEO. Sa dulong elevator sila sumakay at mabilis iyong nakarating sa top floor. Pagbukas ng elevator ay bumungad sa kanila ang malaking reception area, kung saan may isang receptionist na nakatayo sa counter habang nakatayo ang isang lalaki na nakasuot ng itim na long sleeves sa gilid.
Sabay na magalang na bumati ang dalawa sa kanya habang pinagbubuksan sila ng pinto ng lalaki.
“Dito tayo sa conference room,” pagyaya ni Nora sa kanya.
Pinaupo siya ng babae at iniabot ang isang kulay itim na folder. “Here is the contract as agreed upon. Review it first and let me know kung may gusto ka pang ipabago.”
Napatango si Cielo upang sabihing naiintindihan niya ang instruction.
“Ms. San Juan, maiwan muna kita. Would you like some cookies, coffee, or tea?” muling sabi ni Nora.
“Okay lang ako, salamat!” tipid niyang sagot dahil gusto na niyang basahin ang kontrata para masigurong nailagay lahat doon ang kanilang napag-usapan bago pa man dumating ang CEO.
Sa mall, nagtatakbo si Sky nang makita ang isang malaking Toy Store.
“Lala, Toys!”
“Skyler!” pasigaw na tawag ni Criselda pero nagtatakbo na ang bata papasok sa loob, kaya matiyaga na lamang niyang sinundan ang apo.
Agad napukaw ang atensyon ni Sky sa isang set ng rubber playground, agad umakyat doon ang bata para maglaro. Naupo naman sa isang gilid si Criselda kung saan naghihintay ang iba pang nagbabantay sa mga batang naroon. Tumunog ang kanyang cellphone sa bag kaya kinuha niya iyon upang tingnan kung sino ang nag-text. Habang si Sky ay nagtungo naman sa mga shelf ng mga binebentang laruan.
Nakita niya ang isang malaking Mixer Truck sa pinakamataas na bahagi ng shelf, ilang ulit siyang lumingon ngunit walang adult na pwedeng tumulong sa kanya.
“Mixer!” halos pahiyaw niyang sabi, ngunit wala pa ring lumalapit para tumulong.
Nagdesisyon siyang akyatin na lamang ang shelf dahil sa tingin niya ay kaya niyang abutin ang laruang Mixer Truck, pero pagkaapak niya sa unang palapag umalog ang shelf kaya bumitiw siya at napaupo sa sahig. Tatayo na sana si Sky nang tumagilid ang shelf at mukhang babagsak sa kanya. Agad siyang napayuko at hinintay na bumagsak ang shelf sa kanyang ulo pero mga laruan lamang ang bumagsak. Napangiwi siya nang tumama ang dulo ng Mixer Truck sa kanyang ulo.
“Buddy! Are you hurt?”
Pag-angat ng ulo ni Sky isang matangkad na lalaki na papatubo na ang balbas ang kunot na kunot ang noo ang lumapit at agad siyang binuhat.
“Jusko, apo ko ba iyon?” natatarantang sabi ni Criselda na mabilis na naglakad patungo sa lalaking buhat si Sky.
Sa tangkad ng lalaki ay kitang-kita niya ito kahit ilang metro ang layo niya. Abala ang lalaki na sinusuri kung may bukol sa ulo ang bata at saka hinimas ang likod nito at tinanong si Sky kung may masakit.
“Sa head po, bumagsak yung truck,” magalang na sabi ni Sky kahit naiiyak na ito sa takot na naramdaman kanina.
“Are you sure, buddy?” nag-aalalang tanong ng lalaki.
Agad sumiksik si Criselda sa mga staff na nakapalibot para makalapit sa dalawa. “Apo, saan ang masakit? Sabihin sa lola.”
Pagkakita ni Sky sa Lola Criselda niya, agad siyang yumakap sa matanda at hindi na niya napigil ang naramdamang takot at bumunghalit na nang iyak.
Lalong nagdikit ang mga kunot sa noo ng lalaki at puminta ang pag-aalala para sa bata.
“Let’s bring the kid to the clinic,” aburidong sabi nito na agad kinuha kay Criselda ang bata para buhatin.
Sumakay sila ng escalator para bumaba ng floor at dinala sa isang satellite clinic ng isang sikat na ospital ang bata. Pagkakita ng mga staff sa lalaki ay agad silang nataranta at inasikaso ang buhat nitong bata.
“Sir, ano pong nangyari sa anak ninyo?” tanong ng isang doktor.
Ipinaliwanag ng lalaki ang nangyari habang si Criselda ay alalang-alala sa apo. Hindi naman niya magawang tawagan ang anak-anakang si Cielo dahil alam niyang nasa meeting ito.
Kailangan ihiga sa kama si Sky para masuri ng doktor, pero nag-iiyak ang bata at kumapit nang mahigpit sa lalaki.
“Sige po, Sir. Ikaw na lang ang maupo at kalungin niyo na lang po ang bata,” utos ng doktor na sinunod naman ng lalaki.
“Takot po ang apo ko sa doktor dahil iniisip niya, babakunahan siya,” paliwanag ni Criselda.
Kumunot ang noo ng lalaki at saka hinaplos ang likod ni Sky. “Remember the Mixer Truck, you were trying to reach earlier?”
Huminto sa pag-iyak ang bata at saka tumango. “It bumped my head. Super ouch!”
Lumiwanag ang mata ng doktor dahil maayos nang nagkukuwento ang bata.
“Do you like that one?” tipid ang ngiting tanong ng lalaki sa bata.
“Yes!” bibong sagot nito habang tumatango.
Sumingit ang doktor sa usapan ng dalawa. “Your daddy will buy that truck for you if you answer my questions. Do you want that?”
Ibinalik ni Sky ang tingin sa lalaki. Kumunot bahagya ang kanyang noo at saka inabot ang pisngi ng lalaki na may mumunting buhok. Naisip ng bata na ganoon pala ang magkaroon ng daddy. May haharang sa shelf na muntik nang bumagsak sa kanya at magdadala sa kanya sa doktor, at kakalungin siya para hindi siya matakot.
Niyakap niya nang mahigpit ang lalaki bago tumango sa doktor.
ANNA I swallow nervously as I look out on the crowd of thousands of heads staring at. Alpha Andrews is at the podium. He's talking about the victory and Torrents demise. Words of encouragement and celebration filled the air on the training field of the Falcon Ridge Security Unit. River is sitting beside me, in a chair on a stage. His fingers laced with mine. Like he can sense my nervousness, he looks to me and gives my hand a squeeze. He smiles warmly when my eyes meet his. I smile back. The ceremony was to honor those that made our victory over the Dragons possible. "Anna Riker. Can you stand over here please?" Alpha Andrews waves me over to him. I stand, straightening my uniform. I walk over and stand at attention facing him. He's holding a box. "For your unmeasured bravery, emmense courage and strength you had to kill the Alpha of Dragons, we would like to present to you the Medal of Honor. Wear it with pride." He takes the medal out of the box and pins it t
ANNA "River. Where are you taking me?" I giggle as he covers my eyes and leads me through the hallways of the pack house. "Almost there." I can tell he's smiling. We stop. He uncovers my eyes. I'm standing in front two large wooden doors. I look at River confused. "Open them." He says quietly. I grasp the doorknobs and swing the large doors open. I gasp. The dome shaped room is covered in soft white candles. The walls are covered from floor to ceiling in books and artifacts. Paintings of past Alphas grace it's walls. Picture windows show the forest outside. On the floor, is a white fur rug in front of a stone fireplace. Wood crackles and burns while flames dance in it. A beautifully set table for two wait with dinner. We just got back from the ball and River set up this surprise. I suck in a
RIVER "To good times and good mates!" Franco raises his glass to the group of men in the common room of the White Rock packhouse. We all clink our glasses and bottles. Blade walks in. He has his black hair pulled back, wearing a black tux. We're all in tuxes. We decided that since the ball is here in White Rock, we'd all get ready here at the packhouse and go to the ball together. Of course, we men are all waiting on the women. Michael comes in. "Looking good, guys." He's smiling in his own tux. His brown hair tossed but nicely done. I crane my neck to look at him behind me, then turn. Eying him up and down. "You clean up nice." I joke. He smirks. "I have my moments. I'm just glad your dad let me go. Though tomorrow I guess I face the music." His smile fades a bit. I put my hand on his shoulder. "I have
ANNAIt's been three days since the news of the ball being moved to White Rock.With most of the moles in Falcon Ridge Prison, we've been free to plan and talk about the battle.There's been a question about why it's taking so long to get a plan from the higher ups.Well, today, we hear it.They have us all outside. Two thousand strong. Even the new recruits are here. What a time to join the unit. It looks like some are now unsure of their decision. I don't blame them. Barely over two weeks into training and you're thrown to war. If we didn't need the bodies, they could sit this one out.There's a stage and a loud speaker set up. The higher ups are standing on the stage. Alpha Edwards and Alpha Eric are missing. I wonder if they were moles too.Alpha Andrews is addressing us."Good morning.&n
RIVERAnna didn't speak to me all day Friday. I felt like an ass all day watching her avoid me like the plague.I know what I said was wrong, but she was over reacting. Cassidy was asking a training question. She may have been flirting, but I certainly didn't notice.
ANNA"Twenty push-ups followed by thirty sit ups! Double time!" River barks as he walks up and down the rows of our training group.I'm sweating profusely. Hell Week was supposed to be over, I chuckle to myself.I'm doing my situps when River walks by. He
ANNAAfter breakfast, I walk across the barrack yard, heading for the training field.Yesterday, with River, was spectacular to say the least. It was passionate, but urgent at the same time. Like we both just needed it right now, but didn't want to rush past every moment
RIVERI check in with my superior who tells me that I'm to report to the recruitment center.Ok. It's weird, since I'm not a team leader and haven't haven't been involved with training at all.I head to Bartleys office. I knock on the door and wait."Come."






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