JAMES.[During the council meeting]I slammed my fist on the table, making the elders flinch. "We can't just sit here and do nothing while the rogues attack our pack every god-damned day they feel like!" I shouted, my voice echoing in the council hall. "We have to fight back and show them who we are!"The three elders exchanged nervous glances, avoiding my gaze. They knew I was right, but they were too afraid to admit it. They were cowards, all of them."Alpha James, we understand your frustration, but you have to be reasonable," Elder Thomas said, trying to sound calm. "The rogues have a much larger army than ours. They have been recruiting wolves from other packs, even some of our own traitors. If we go to war with them, we will be outnumbered and outmatched. It could be a suicide mission."I snorted, feeling a surge of anger. "So you're saying we should just let them kill us one by one until there's no one left? Is that your brilliant plan?""No, of course not, but we have to find a
CHLOE.[At the mansion]"I hate you, Alpha James!" I muttered under my breath, still in shock from what James had done at the hospital. How dare he expose my secret to his whole pack, making me look like a freak and a weakling.I felt humiliated in front of everyone... And for no reason other than to assert his dominance over me.I despised him greatly. He was nothing like Jake, my sweet and gentle boyfriend who had loved me for who I was.I longed to return to him, to resume our love story because I knew he must be missing me too.I locked myself in my room, ignoring the knocks on the door for the rest of the day.I didn't want to face anyone. I just wanted to be alone, to cry and grieve over my horrible day.Oh goddess, why was I wolf-less at my age? Why was I born without a purpose? Why was I so different?I wept into my pillow, wishing I could flee from this nightmare Dad brought upon me. I Wished I could go back to my old life, where I was happy and free.I counted the days unti
JAMES.[In the parking lot at the hospital]"Are you here to volunteer as well?" I got out of the car to greet Britney who was standing outside my car.She smiled and nodded."Yes Alpha James… But, how are you holding up with everything going on?" she asked, giving me a surprise hug.I stiffened out of shock, feeling a surge of contempt being touched by a woman. "I'm fine, Britney. How about you? Did the rogues get to you?" I asked unlocking her arms around me to look at her slightly bruised elbow. She shrugged peeking at her arm. "It's nothing. Just a scratch. I'm more worried about the others. They're in bad shape, Alpha. Some of them might not make it."I felt a pang of guilt wash over me. I was the Alpha of the pack, and I felt responsible for every life that was lost or hurt during the raid. I should have been more prepared and vigilant. Maybe all this would have been avoided. I sighed heavily, "Don't say that, Brit. They're strong. They'll pull through. We'll pull through. We a
CHLOE. "Wait a minute, ain't you the wolf-less rumored fiance to the Alpha?" The huge man I had bumped into the the dark alley asked grabbing my arm. I locked my lips with anxiety as I knew that if I showed these fools one ounce that I was scared of them, then they would take advantage of me and do whatever their dirty minds thought of. I sighed softly and squared my shoulders to look the man in the eyes, "I'm not your Alpha's fiance," I spat coldly in defiance, as I felt the other men eyes on me. They all laughed at me and approached with wicked grins. I knew I was in trouble again. I began thinking of how to get out of this situation. "Well, then this is great news boys. She isn't the Alpha's bitch, so let's taste how a wolf-less bitch tastes like!" one of them shouted licking his lips. My stomach knotted with anxiety.What did they mean by tasting me? I didn't want to be tasted by them… A cold shiver ran down my spine but I braved myself and didn't show that I was frightened o
JAMES. [In the study]It's been days since I kissed Chloe and apologized to her all in the name of pleasing my wolf but now it was D-Day.The day I had dreaded my whole life since the Jasmine fiasco. It was my wedding day and Chloe didn't have a clue that I was still going ahead with it because I needed her father's army more than ever now."Please, take a seat," I gestured for Alpha Tennyson who had momentarily arrived for the wedding.We both sat down."Thank you, so tell me, how has it been getting to know your bride my daughter?" Alpha Tennyson began. I clenched his jaw as I faced the older Alpha across my desk. In as much I needed Tennyson's army, I hated this arrangement, this forced marriage to a girl I barely knew and didn't care for. This past week I discovered that Chloe was annoying as fuck and her wolf-less situation was, a defect in the eyes of my pack and that's why she was looked down upon. I knew she would never satisfy my needs as a mate or Luna.But then again I
CHLOE.What's taking them so long to say their goodbyes? I paced back and forth in the living room, looking directly at the door to James's study my father and James had walked in a few minutes ago after he arrived to take me back home.I couldn't wait to leave this horrible pack to be with the love of my life Jake... I couldn't stand another minute in James's presence. I sighed heavily when suddenly, the door to the study opened and Dad walked out with slumped shoulders, I knew something was up. I hastily walked to him and clasped his hands. He led me away from James's study into the living room where a fire crackled in the hearth, casting a warm glow over the plush sofas and rugs."So Dad, what did James want to talk to you about?" I asked, feeling my stomach knot in anxiety as to what they talked about. I hoped it was something trivial, something that wouldn't affect my departure.Dad sighed softly avoiding my gaze and looking over his shoulder, "Sweetie, please get dressed for y
JAMES.[At the courthouse]"Can you smile a little, it's your wedding day for goodness sake," My father nudged me on the shoulder while we stood at the courthouse waiting for Chloe and her father to show up.I clenched my jaw and glared at him. "This is not a wedding, Dad. This is a farce. A political move to secure an alliance with the Tennyson pack. Don't expect me to act like I'm happy about it."He sighed and shook his head. "James, you know this is necessary. We need their support in the upcoming war. And Chloe is a fine young lady, you could do worse."I snorted. "I could do better, too. Like not getting married, for instance..."He opened his mouth to argue, but then he saw Alpha Tennyson's car arrive. He quickly composed himself and smiled. "There they are. Come on, son. Let's greet them."I felt a surge of annoyance at my father's utterance but I hid my emotions with a straight face.This was just a marriage of convenience and not of love.I saw Alpha Tennyson's car park near
CHLOE.[After James dropped me off at the mansion]I stormed into the mansion, slamming the door behind me."Congratulations Luna," The servants greeted me as soon as I walked into the foyer.I snorted and ignored the servants’ cheerful and curious glances. I ran up the stairs to my bedroom. There, I tore off my wedding dress and wiped away the makeup that masked my true feelings.How dare James prefer the company of his hoes on the first day of being married to me???I scoffed, feeling my blood pressure rising with each passing second.The least James could have done was spend the day with me seeing that we just got married… but No, he chose his hoes over me!!! I threw myself on the bed, hoping to find some comfort in the soft pillows and blankets, but I felt nothing. I felt empty, lonely, miserable, and angry. I wished I could cry, but I had no tears left. I had to adjust to my new life and role.I was Luna of Yellowstone and I was trapped in this hell hole for the rest of my life!