It's been almost a week since I was last seen in school. I'm very sure my best friends are worried to death. There's little or nothing I can do about it, though, as I am not allowed to have visitors or visit people.
After the incident with Bettany, I stayed out of her sight. I do my chores on time and return to the barn.
I wanted to remain as low-key as possible—not like she cared. And there was a time Aiden came looking for me, demanding to know why I hadn't been in school. Of course I lied; it's not like he will fight for me or something.
It has been made pretty clear to me. I'm all alone in this cruel world. I didn't even try to fight it or be depressed. Though there were times I wished I were better.
Wishes bring back bad memories and mental breakdowns. So I didn't dwell on them too much either. So far, Ava has been pretty nice to me. She sneaks into the barn once in a while, and we sometimes eat together. It hasn't been any better, though; it just got a lot easier to have someone to talk to in the whole castle.
And, oh, I forgot, in three days from now, I'll be an official adult. I plan to leave this goddamned, forsaken hell. I've thought about it; since I have no wolf, I'm human. So, I can as well live among them. Somewhere, no one knows my origin.
I'm tired of everything—of the pack, of my bullies, of the barn. And even though I'm aware I'll be heartbroken leaving my best friends alone, at least they've got their mates. I'm sure they will be fine.
I'm thinking, though, that I should ask Ava to let us leave here together since we both have no wolves. Then we'd live free from all these probably get married like humans and have kids.
Whatever it is, I'm sure leaving here is the best thing to do. And I'm also aware that after crossing the border, we turn rogue. I don't mind; I've never been treated like one of them in the first place.
With that in mind, my spirit felt better. Though I've been having this tingling sensation all over my body since yesterday, Probably it's the wounds that are yet to be healed completely. Pushing those thoughts aside, I looked outside my room and was awed by the sunset.
It has always been a beautiful view to watch the sun set. I love watching it. To me, it means the sun is trying to hide. Giggling at my explanation, I sighed, content to watch the horizon.
I plan on running through the woods tonight. Ava and I have developed this habit since we bounded. But tonight, I plan to go alone.
Later in the night, while everyone was asleep, I sneaked outside, trying not to create a sound that would alert others. Thankfully, guards are not spotted around the barn, making it easier to leave without worry.
I was finally away from the barn, and now inside the woods, I could hear my breathing. Tonight, the forest was unusually calm; there were no birds chirping, and even the trees were still. Everything felt as if I were being watched.
I liked it even more. Walking deeper into the forest, I was headed in no direction. Suddenly, something moved past me like lightning. I stilled, my heart beating erratically. Maybe it was a bad idea to come out alone.
I had no idea what was going on. Trying to calm my beating heart, a sweet scent hit me hard in the nose. not sweet like candies, but sickening sweet.
I tried to look around for what I was perceiving, and the first thing I noticed was a pair of scarlet eyes in the dark. It felt like my heart had jumped into my mouth. I was scared and supposed to run, but my feet refused to move.
"Anna, run!" Wait, I heard a voice in my head, or was I hallucinating? "Anna, run!" This time, I was sure it was coming from within. And with the sudden surge of adrenaline pumping madly in my body, I sprinted. I had no idea where I was headed, but I'm not about to get myself killed.
I needed to know who I was speaking to, so I asked, "Who are you, and why are you in my head?" "Focus, Anna; a vampire is chasing you; you have to run more." She shouted.
Now I'm more agitated. "Who the f*ck are you?" still running and about to start crying. I began to wonder: is this my end? I didn't even get to say goodbye to Ava and my best friends.
"I'm Arora, your wolf."
"Wait,what!!!" I shouted and suddenly stopped, forgetting there was a beast trying to kill me. "You're what? I'm an omega with no wolf. "So who are you?" I was beginning to lose my mind.
"I'll explain everything to you later, but right now you have to change to fight that beast; if not, we are both dead."
Without waiting for me to process whatever she had said, the tingling sensation came with full force that brought me to my knees. My blood was boiling, and my bones were snapping, taking on a different form. I can see my hands deforming and fur sprouting out. This pain is worse than hell, I was sure. My clothes began to shred into pieces, and bit by bit, my body turned into that of a giant white golden wolf.
I gasped in awe, and before I had time to admire myself, I fell into a deep sleep.
Three days later...
It's been three good days since I last heard from my wolf. After seeing her turn into a giant white golden wolf, I remembered nothing. Probably she fought with the vampire herself, or we ran away. But the next day, I was back inside the barn. I guess she brought me back.
But like that, she shut me out as if she had never existed in the first place, and I can see it. My auburn, wavy hair got longer and thicker. I'm no longer tiny, and my body is as clear as a baby's skin, free from the old bruises and scars. My green eyes got clearer and more shiny.
I'm happy; I got to meet my wolf, even if it was once, which means I'm no longer an omega and probably even bigger than most wolves. Plus, today is my eighteenth birthday.
I dressed up and got ready for school quickly. I made my way out of the barn and jogged along to school. I haven't told anyone I'm a full werewolf yet, not that they care. I plan to tell my best friends and Ava today, though.
I got to our school gate and exhaled loudly. This is my first day in school after the incident, and although I've got no bruises or scars on my body again, I still wore a long-sleeve shirt and pants, trying to hide. It didn't do much as I've gotten thicker, though. I'm sure people wouldn't notice, of course.
I entered Beverly High School, and my nose was hit with the most amazing scent I've ever smelled. I couldn't help but follow where the scent was coming from—a mixture of citrus, honey, and the smell of earth. It made my mouth water.
Getting to where the scent stopped, I looked up and saw Aiden have the same look as mine. I was shocked and confused. I've never felt this way before—butterflies erupting in my belly—and I knew at this instant what it was.
"Mate," we both said in unison, and we both were visibly shocked by the confession.
The moon goddess is at it again; she derives her joy from mocking me over and over again. I mean, how can Aiden, the worst person ever, be my mate?
Suddenly, I was hit with a memory that's not mine from the moment he was born until now: his deepest and darkest secrets, his greatest desires, and his fears. I was left shocked. Did we just imprint?
I looked up at him and confirmed it; he had the same look as me—we were f*cking imprinted.
Still in disbelief but happy at the same time, weirdly, I wanted to rush over to my mate. Right this moment, I forgot he was my tormentor. All I wanted to do was mate with him, a desire so strong that it made my knees turn jelly.
He stopped me immediately with a cold expression on his face, making me freeze.
"I, Aiden Steve, soon to be alpha of the Crescent Moon Pack, reject you, omega Anna Fanning, as my mate and future Luna." He said it with the same cold expression on his stoic, hard face.
Nothing prepared me for the pain that hit me with full force. I was hurt. more hurt than when I became a slave at the pack house or when I was constantly bullied by members of the pack house.
With one hand on my chest and a voice barely audible, I asked him.
"Why?" He scoffed and said, "You don't expect me to have an omega as a mate and Luna."
With that, I broke down in the tears I'd been holding, and I swear, I saw his expression change a little, or so I thought.
He turned around and started walking, not waiting for my response. "I, Anna Fanning, daughter of Ace and Dakota Fanning, accept your rejection." I sobbed and yelled at him, and he froze after my confession, much like mine.
But only I knew how much pain I was in. I turned around and left. I decided that I'm never going to be someone to be thrown around anymore, wolf or no wolf.
Aiden Steve POV********Bianca told me both of you are finally an item. Man, you finally got yourself the hot chic.What! I was confused. When did Bianca and I become an item? I was thinking to myself when Lucas interrupted"Aren't you both an item"? "Ok, wherever you got your information from was wrong. We are not together, we can't even be together". I grimaced at the thought of waking up next to Bianca.I quickly added, "I only use her to pass time". So don't get the wrong idea.Liam who has been standing there all long looked mortified by my outburst. "You're kidding right"? "Do you have any idea how many people wanna be with Bianca"? He asked."As far as I'm concerned, she's the most pretty here apart from Anna, of course". Liam saidI just shrugged. "I just don't like her". She's pretty, quite alright but also bitchy"."For Christ's sake, she gets on my nerves every time too", trying to act all coy with me as if we were an item"."Talking about Anna, I haven't seen her around
Aiden’s POVTalking about leaving, I just wanna get rid of whatever feeling it is I'm feeling. I need to distract myself from whatever turbulent emotions going on at the moment. What's wrong with me?Ever since we imprinted, I can't get the thought of her out of my head. The look on her face after the rejection, it felt like it's not the same meek Anna anymore.Does she hate me now? She loathes me? Nah, I'm sure it's just a phase, it will pass. What's she thinking right now? Is she ok?Christ! Why can't I just get her out of my head? So much for trying to escape. I said to myself, sighing.Where is she? Is she crying? Is she alright?I'm going fucking insane! I never used to care if she was alright or not. Why now? Why does she have to be my mate? Why did the moon goddess have to make a joke of me like this? Why did she have to ridicule me by pairing me with someone I can't be with?And now, I can't even control how I think about her, and how I feel. I feel as if my perfect life is sp
Anna’s POVRolling on the floor in a frantic attempt to stop the pain, I screamed again "Argh!" Desperately hoping everything will stop, only that it didn't. More and more pain hit me so badly my vision began to blurry."N-o, N-o, this can't be happening," I said, shaking my head. I can't simply lose my consciousness in this unknown forest."What if I were eaten by a big wolf or, o-r I were kidnapped"? This isn't happening to me, I simply can't faint right now.Trying my best to remain conscious, I was hit yet with another pain. Not having any power to shout anymore due to how much I have shouted, I whimpered weakly. I hope Aiden will stop whatever he's doing."Aiden, please stop. You're hurting me". I said weakly, this time, wishing he could hear me from here. Unable to stay conscious, slowly, black dots blurry my vision and soon I can barely make out where I was."Please, protect me". And like that, I lost consciousness.******~Time pass~Opening my eyes slowly, I was met with dar
Anna’s POV"Daddy"! I exclaimed in shock. How can it be? Looking at him, just a few feet away from me, I was in shock. Is that really my dad and what is he doing here?"Dad, is that really you? What are you doing here? Where's this place? Dad"? I bombarded him with questions but he didn't even pay me any attention. Instead, he seems like he's waiting on someone."Dad, can you recognize me"? I asked again, as I started making my way to him cautiously. "It's me, anna. Dad you remem…… I was about to complete the statement when I was halted by someone that appeared beside him."Brother"? I shouted, shocked beyond my imagination. Never did I think I was going to meet my family here. Why are they here? I'm sure they have been here way longer. So, maybe I can get my questions answered, forgetting they can't see or hear me."Brother, can you see me? It's I, Anna, your sister". Moving closer to them, "Dad, look at me. Brother, I'm here. What's going on? Where's this place? Seeing they paid m
Aiden’s POVThroughout the drive with Bianca to one of the hotels I own, I kept thinking of Anna. Why Anna? She's supposedly one of the lowest werewolves in the Crescent moon pack. What am I supposed to do? Am I wrong for rejecting my mate? All these questions kept repeating itself in my head till we got to the hotel.Highlighting from the car with Bianca, it took all my strength not to jump back inside and drive back to school to look for Anna. Guilt gnawed at me incessantly. I've tried brushing it off but it kept coming back. Diverting my attention till Bianca couldn't keep quiet. I was beginning to feel so irritated with her by my side. She kept asking questions. And even right now, I feel my head about to blow."Aiden, hope it's not what I'm thinking. Don't tell me you're thinking about that reject". She spat"Aiden, stop thinking about her"! She shouted when she heard no response from him. "You brought me here to enjoy with you, it's so improper of you to think about some random
Aiden’s POV Yawning loudly, I stretched. Opening my eyes as I stretch, I shut it back quickly, groaning. The window was left opened and sunlight streamed inside the room from the window giving the room a beautiful glow to it. Slowly, I opened my eyes, making sure my eye adjusted to the light coming in. Where's Bianca? I checked her side of the bed but she's not there with Me. Did she leave already? Getting off the bed "urgggg" I groaned. Fucking christ! I had so much to drink yesterday and now my hangover is quite terrible. I need to call her. I stood up this time from the bed and began searching for my phone In order to call her. Where's this goddamn phone? I was saying to myself when the bathroom door opened. "Hello, you miss me already?" Bianca came out of the bathroom naked and smiling at me. I gulped hard, trying not to stare at her dangerous body. "Hi princess, come here". Opening my arms out to her and smiling. And as usual, she walked over slowly and seductively making su
"Da…""Pahh." He slapped me again, shutting me up completely. Wondering what I've done wrong. Looking at my mom in an attempt for an explanation, but she looked away. What's actually going on? What have I done wrong?I was still in my reverie when my dad said something that brought me out of it instantly. "The reject is your mate." He spat, more like a statement and not a question. I stiffened. How did he get to know about it?Did she tell him in a bid to get us together? I could feel my anger rising at the thought of her going about spreading the news. Who does she think she is?"How can Anna be your mate? I personally think there's a mistake somewhere. Maybe she casted a spell on you, to tie you to her." Bettany shrugged."After all, we all know she's a witch." She added. I was left speechless. I know she's hated by almost everyone but calling her a witch is going overboard."Bettany, just shut it ok? How can you even call her a witch? She's so innocent and you know it. If anything,
As I entered my car, I heard my dad and mom call out to me."Son! Aiden! Aiden!" But I didn't listen. I drove out of the house with one intent."Look for mate!" I commanded my wolf, Jordan. Now most people seldom see me in my wolf form. Everyone is scared of Jordan as he's more brutal than me. And I know with Jordan's help, it will be easier to locate her.As soon as I instructed my wolf, he took over, my eyes changing from ocean blue to honey gold. Unknown to me, my dad had also instructed guards to look for Anna as soon as I drove off in anger.~At the Alpha's home….~Aiden’s Dad POV"Son! Aiden! Aiden!" His mom and I both called out to our son. We've never seen him this angry even when he was banned from not leaving the house for a month. What's wrong with him now? Because of that wretched girl, he dared raise his voice at me?And what was that he did? It reminded me of what happened when he was seven. I can't protect him for long if his powers keep manifesting. It was meant to b