VIOLETI didn’t know how long I had been asleep, but when I finally opened my eyes, I saw Daisy still lying beside me, fast asleep. Slowly, I tried to stand up quietly so I wouldn’t disturb her, but just as I managed to climb off the bed, she suddenly opened her eyes."You're awake," she mumbled sleepily. "Where are you going?""You can just go back to sleep. I am fine," I quickly told her."No," she replied, sitting up and rubbing her eyes. "I’m already awake. I don’t even know when I dozed off."I nodded. "Okay.""So, where are you going to?" she asked."I was just going to take a walk," I told her."I’ll go with you," she said as she stood up and went to grab her jacket from her bed."Daisy," I sighed, looking at her."What?" she asked as she slipped her jacket on."Are you trying to babysit me?" I asked, already knowing the answer to my question."I am not about to allow you to go somewhere dangerous again," she replied firmly.My lips curled into a smile. "Are you perhaps the bod
VIOLETDespite everything he did to me, my body still reacted to him. I wanted nothing more than to wrap my arms around him and cry all my sorrows into his chest while also comforting him.“Doctor!” Axel suddenly exclaimed as he suddenly tore his eyes off me, looking behind me.I whipped around to see a doctor and two nurses emerging from Indie’s ward. Axel rushed towards them, so did Mason and Daisy.“How is she?” Axel asked, worried.“The wolfsbane she took was extremely concentrated. She would’ve lost her life if she hadn’t been brought in when she was, but—”“Cut the long talks, doctor, how is she?!” Axel groaned impatiently.The doctor stared at him for a second, then sighed. “She is fine. But not awake yet. She should be in a couple of hours.”Relief washed over me. I was glad she made it because I would’ve hated myself for not listening to her when she came to see me at the hospital for whatever reason. And for what reason did she even attempt suicide?“Can we see her now?” Dai
AXELWhen Violet suddenly called my name softly and started approaching me, my heartbeat spiraled out of control. I thought she never wanted to speak with me again, and hearing her call my name like that was surprising... and soothing.I was about to instinctively close the distance between us and wrap my arms around her possessively when I noticed the doctor exiting Indie’s ward.I tensed, immediately shifting focus, approaching him for answers. After he assured us that she was okay and we entered the room to see her, the sight of what I was seeing made me sad. Even after betraying my trust, I couldn’t imagine a world without her in it. She needed to wake up and explain why the fuck she tried to end it all.Suddenly, I heard the sound of the door opening, and I lifted my head to see Violet exiting the room.“I’ll be right back,” I told Mason and Daisy before standing up and following after Violet. I thought she hated me after everything, but with the way she called my name and looked
AXELI couldn’t wrap my head around why Silas would submit my mother’s belongings instead of Lila’s.“But why would Silas do that?” I asked my dad, confused. “Why would he give Mom’s items instead of Lila’s?”The items he submitted must have been the ones my mom left behind at his pack after she escaped years ago, before I was even born. “Because that motherfucker is working with Lila, and now they have the documents!” he growled.The door to Indie’s ward clicked open, and I turned to see my mother walking out, her face hard with a frown. She must have heard what my father had said.“That damn bastard had been working with Lila all along?” she growled. “Apparently, and we all fell for it,” the Alpha King groaned.“But Amelia confirmed that he wasn’t lying to us,” Mother said, confusion coursing through her features.“It’s either Amelia’s power is not as efficient anymore or—” Dad started, but...“I trust her powers,” Mom cut him in. “Then maybe that motherfucker only allied with
VIOLETI wondered why Emmett’s wolf was so eager to meet mine, but I didn’t press for answers. I simply let his words go. As we ran into the forest, I noticed the two bodyguards hurrying behind us. “Ugh... I hate this,” I groaned loudly. “Hate what?” Emmett asked. I stopped running, taking a moment to exhale sharply before nodding toward the bodyguards. “Them. I hate that they have to be here while I have my first shift.” “We could just go back to the academy and do this some other time,” Emmett suggested. “No,” I quickly said. I wanted to do this now. Onyx needed it. I shot my gaze at the bodyguards, with a hard frown masking my face. “Can you at least make yourselves invisible? Like, keep a distance?” “It’s not safe out here, ma’am. We can’t take our eyes off you,” one of them replied without a single emotion on his face. It was clear that no matter how much I tried, they weren’t going to budge. I exhaled sharply, frustration spreading through me. “At least turn arou
AXELLila had won. Again. And we had no idea what she was planning. But now we had the hint that she was working with Silas. After we realized our plan had been busted and Lila had shattered the black vase, I wanted to follow my parents back to the pack house to join in solving the mystery from there, but they didn’t allow me. They insisted I stay in school. Truth be told, nothing interested me in this shithole academy anymore.Violet wasn’t speaking with me. She seemed to be really enjoying Emmett’s company now. They were always together, the sound of their laughter being a torture to my soul. I could barely stand this anymore.We were all at the training hall for combat class. They were together as usual, their eyes lighting up as they conversed. It took everything in me not to storm over and kick the motherfucker in his damn balls.“I also don’t know what he is doing with that girl!” I suddenly heard Emily’s voice say as she stood beside me.I sighed, shaking my head slightly. I di
VIOLETEver since my first shift, both Onyx and I had felt lighter, but not light enough to escape the sting of Axel’s betrayal. I was relieved that Indie had survived her suicide attempt, and she was even back to attending classes and participating in other school activities.But what I couldn’t wrap my head around was why the both of them didn’t seem to be speaking with each other. I had asked Daisy, but she wouldn’t tell me anything. As much as I disliked the both of them at the moment, I was curious to find out why—but not curious enough to ask any of them.Emmett had been really supportive, always by my side, trying so hard to put a smile on my face. Even after I had made it clear to him that I could never accept his proposal, he didn’t mind. He simply wanted to be with me, to spend time together. Truth be told, I also enjoyed his company.I was hanging out with him when I lost track of time. And when I finally checked what time it was, it was already time for the game the wolves
VIOLETMy entire body continued heating up, so was my desire for Axel to rip off my clothes and bury himself inside me.“Axel...” I breathed, as I took his hand and placed it on my breast, urging him to play with it.He pulled his hand away, looking at me with an expression I couldn’t quite read. “Violet, you are in heat. You are not thinking straight.”“I know exactly what I am doing,” I retorted, desperation thick in my voice. “I want you, Axel. Please don’t deny me of you. I am all yours. Take me now.”Without hesitation, I cupped his face in my hands and leaned in to kiss him, but he promptly jerked away from me. Tears welled up in my eyes, my heart breaking at the realization that my mate didn’t want me.“Violet...” he sighed.“You don’t want me. You hate me.” Tears poured down my face.“Wait—what? I don’t hate you, Violet,” he said immediately, looking perplexed.“If you don’t, then you will...” I grabbed his shirt and used it to pull him closer, attempting to kiss him again. Bu
AXELIt took everything in me to release Violet and follow Aunt Amelia back to the witches’ kingdom after that sweet intoxicating kiss. I wanted her in my arms at all times, I wanted to devour her. Hell, I couldn’t wait to put my mark on her, to officially make her mine.My father was notified of the recent development and he promised to be at the witches’ land shortly.The witches’ clan leader was in the throne room, waiting for us when we arrived.He quickly leaned forward and raised a brow as he asked Aunt Amelia. “Did you get it?”She nodded, and pulled the black headband out. “Here it is.”“Then let’s get to it.” He said as he stood up and started walking towards the giant doors.Aunt Amelia followed and so did I.“Where are we going?” I asked her as we walked out of the throne room and down the corridor.“To the spell room.” She told me.“And he is not going in with us.” Kaelin called out from ahead. I scowled. “Why?”“Because it is sacred for the witches and I can’t allow wol
VIOLETTThe first thing I did after waking up was check if the headband was still in my pocket—and I was relieved to find that it was. I immediately called Axel to inform him, only to find out that he was already at the Witches’ clan leader’s place, asking him to free me. My chest spread with warmth at that information, knowing that my mate truly cared about me. I couldn’t believe that I had ever doubted his love for me.They would be here any moment to take the headband and undo the hex. I couldn’t be more excited. Living with this sickness was hell and I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy—except Lila though. I had hated her before, but the hate doubled over after my interaction with her. She had no atom of remorse in her.I stared at the black headband in my hands, a satisfactory smile touching my lips. She’d soon be done for.A knock suddenly sounded on the door and I quickly sat up, a smile spreading on my lips as I expected Axel and Daisy’s mom to walk in. But that smile quickly
AXELIf the man before me wasn’t Aunt Amelia’s father and Daisy’ grandfather, I would’ve charged at him and gouged his eyes out. How could he be so heartless, causing an innocent girl so much pain? I understood we were all desperate to root out Lila and put an end to her menace once and for all, but hexing Violet? That was too far.And the cure to the hex was bullshit. How could he insult the mate bond like that? Mating and marking of one’s mate was sacred to the werewolves. It was supposed to be done when both parties were fully ready. But the Witches’ clan leader here had turned it to a cure to a fucking hex. “You have to find another way!” I barked at him. I had full desire to mate and mark Violet, but not this way. We have to do it out of our own free will, not when we are being forced. “Why?” He raised his brow, totally unbothered by what he had done. “Why do you care about that? Tell me the truth, are you her mate?”“What if I was?” I snapped. “Would you consider finding anot
VIOLETShe turned around just before my fist could connect with the back of her head, gripping my fist and hurling me backwards. I gasped as I landed on my back, pain shooting through my body.“Oops.” She pulled an exaggeratedly apologetic expression. “Didn’t mean for that to happen.”I quickly stood up and tried to punch her again, but before I could reach her, she disappeared into thin air, only to reappear behind me.“Nice try.” She chuckled.I flipped around, feeling intense rage and hatred consuming me. She was the menace we had been looking for all these while, and I couldn’t let her go. I had to find a way to trap her. But there was so little I could do when I was alone and she was more powerful than I was. “Where are the girls?!” I growled. “Damn!” Her face twisted into a frown. “Why does everyone keep accusing me?”“Don’t even attempt to lie to me.” I retorted. “All evidence points to you.”“Really?” She folded her arms across her chest, pinning her gaze on me. “What evid
VIOLETI opened my eyes, feeling how weak my muscles were. This was so frustrating. I woke up every time, not knowing the next time my temperature would rise and make me faint again. I couldn’t continue living this way. I was on the verge of losing my sanity. My father wouldn’t tell me why the witches’ clan leader hexed me, and he wouldn’t succumb to his demands either. That showed how little he cared about me and my heart ached at that.Groaning in pain, I reached for my phone on the nightstand to call Daisy. He was her grandfather so she might have some idea.“Violet!” She beamed from the other end of the call when she picked up. “I had tried your line several times but it wasn’t going through.”The pain was so much that I forgot I had a phone. It was not until this evening that I asked my mom for it and she gave it to me. “There’s been a lot going on.” I told her with a tired sigh.“How are you? You don’t sound well. I thought you would have recovered.” She asked, sounding worr
AXELMy eyes sparked with amazement, mesmerized by the beauty of the town as we strode through it. Every pathway was adorned with flowers of beautiful colours. I even sighted a group of children practicing their magic by trying to revive a withering flower. Finally, one of them did it and they all jumped up in excitement with echoes of their giggles spreading around the area. It was beautiful and heart-warming.This place was so different from all the werewolf kingdoms I had been to.At the centre of the town, was a giant castle which I believed the clan elder resided in. “Is that where the clan elder live?” I decided to ask Aunt Amelia.“Yes, that’s where I live too.” She glanced at me and winked. “You know, since I am the princess.”“Can I see inside?” I asked.“Let’s show you the surrounding first before—““I am really curious to see what it looks like. Please?” I interrupted.The witches’ land was indeed magical. But that was not why I was here.She sighed. “Okay.”As we walked t
AXELAfter I left Violet, I went in search of my Dad, knowing they’d be looking for me since the meeting was over. I found him and the others—uncle Lucius, Kade and Tom, in the hallway leading to the hall where the meeting was held. Their voices were hushed while discussing something I presumed they didn’t want anyone else to hear, but when my Dad saw me, he paused, casting a disapproving look my way. “Where have you been?” He groaned. “I brought you here for a reason.”“I am sorry, I had to go and ease myself and I got lost.” I let the lie slip off my tongue. The look on his face showed that he didn’t believe me, but he decided to let it go anyway. “The meeting is done. We are heading back now.” I nodded. “Okay.”On our way to the car, I moved closer to Uncle Lucius, lowering my voice as I asked curiously. “What’s the conclusion on Lila?” “If you wanted to know, you should’ve stayed for the meeting, but...” He leaned closer and reduced his voice to a level only I could hear.
VIOLETI didn’t know how, but I sensed his presence the moment he got to this pack and I had been waiting for him ever since. I was so happy and relieved that Axel was here, even though I still held a bit of resentment due to his betrayal.“You don’t look good.” Axel said, worries flooding his face as he sat on my bed and held my hand in his. “What is wrong?”“My Dad said a witch had hexed me.” I told him.“What? Why?” He asked, confusion saturating his features. That, I didn’t know either as my dad had refused to give me the full details. He always hid things from me, even though it concerned my health.I shook my head. “I don’t know either. But he mentioned that it was the Witches’ clan leader’s doing.”“Kaelin?” He said, confusion evident in his face. “Why would he hex you?”“I don’t know either.” I sighed. “I guess my dad got on his wrong side.”“And he wouldn’t say what it is that is between them. Or what condition Kaelin was giving to ensure your release.” Axel said, more of a
AXELI hadn’t been able to get Violet off my mind since she lost consciousness. Orion even wouldn’t stop howling in pain, desperate to see his mate. When her parents were informed, they arrived within a few hours and didn’t hesitate to transfer her to the hospital in the south. Now, I was in the dark about her health status and nothing could be more frustrating than that. I couldn’t be more glad that my dad had invited me to tag along for the Alpha King’s summit that was to take place in the south. That was my opportunity to check up on my mate.As planned, I was picked up from school and joined them as we travelled to the south. Uncle Lucius, kade and Tom were also with us. We arrived at the south and we were led to a grand hall where other Alpha Kings with their Betas and Gammas also joined us. “I welcome you all and thank you for honouring this invitation.” Silas said, darting his gaze between everyone in the room. “What I have called you here for is really important.” “It