ログインTalia moved to the center of the playing field gingerly while trying to ignore the fact that there are hundreds (or maybe thousands!) of people staring at her.Her heart was pounding so hard that she pressed her lips into a line firmly, out of fear that her heart might escape through that cavity if she speaks."We don't have much time between kicks, so we need you nearby.", Keith explained when Talia reached them. "The referee said that it's fine."Talia jolted when Pierce held her hand and she couldn't believe that he was getting on his knees.Pierce was the first in the queue to kick the ball from the penalty mark."Do we need to do this here?", Talia asked Keith in an urgent whisper."You will be fine.. I'm counting on you.", Keith said while patting her shoulder and then he jogged out of the field.Talia looked at Keith's retreating back and she felt like crying.On the bench was one thing, but this was in the middle of the field, and all non-participating players left, leaving Ta
Drake and Caden returned to the VIP lounge and saw that the mess was cleaned up and a new table was in place with snacks and drinks like nothing happened.Their talk didn't solve anything, but the fact that Drake shared his (not) secret with Caden (and in extension with Maya also) that Talia is his mate, made Drake feel more at ease.Drake walked to the edge of the lounge and looked at the scene below that was still unfolding.Talia was chatting and laughing, and she was beautiful and enchanting, like a fairy. His fairy.Drake enjoyed the sight of Talia's smile, but he was irked that her smile was not directed at him. Yes, they were touching only her hand, but that was more than what he was touching, damn it!Those rascals from the soccer team are warriors, and Drake was determined to punish them for getting so close to Talia. Extra drills will do the trick. Maybe he can send them on a survival training in the mountains for a month.'Don't worry', Caden's voice sounded in Drake's head
In the VIP lounge...Drake watched the scene on the field.Talia was with a bunch of guys around her, they were taking turns in kneeling and kissing her hand, and Drake felt like someone was wrenching the heart out of his chest. It was the most painful thing Drake experienced in his life and he thought that he is going to lose his mind.'I told you that Talia is fine.', Maya's voice sounded in Drake's head, and Drake's insides tied into knots as he was suppressing his impulse to go on a rampage.'You call that fine!?', Drake snapped at Maya through the mind-link. 'What's going on there!?''I know as much as you do.', Maya responded honestly.Drake's wolf was non-responsive, and Drake never felt this lonely. With Talia by his side, Drake was at peace and the fact that Talia was enjoying with someone other than him was infuriating and numbing at the same time, making him feel dead inside. He didn't want to lose her.Drake's jaw tightened as he chanted internally that it's NOT a good ide
Talia observed that both Keith and Travis were serious and focused on their tasks and she glanced at Liam who was sitting on the stretcher and watching the game with a frown on his face.It seemed that everyone had a task they were passionate about, and Talia hoped that one day she will also have something that sets her spirit ablaze. At this point, Talia's focus was on surviving and gaining independence, and she believed that once she takes care of the basics, she will find her passion as well.Talia flipped the ice and looked at Liam who was now smiling at her."There is no need to be so gentle.", he said. "The doctor numbed me up good and I don't feel a thing.""But the numbing will go away and if I hurt you now, you will feel it later.", Talia responded.Liam shook his head while thinking how Talia is a kind girl..By the time anesthesia wears off, his werewolf healing will take care of the injury. As long as it's not a torn muscle or a broken bone, he will be good as new in a few
In the VIP area…The unease in Drake's chest was increasing by the minute and the only thing that prevented him from flipping the table with all the drinks and snacks was that he was surrounded by Alphas and other high-ranking individuals from neighboring packs, and if he makes a spectacle, they will definitely have many questions Drake was not willing to answer.'What's the status with Talia?', Drake asked Maya through the mind-link when he couldn't take it anymore.'What about her?', Maya asked nonchalantly.Drake's hands balled into fists. 'You should find her and make sure she is fine.''Why are you so concerned about her?', Maya asked. 'Talia is a big girl. I'm sure she is fine.'Drake couldn't believe this.. 'Are you disobeying me?'Maya felt Drake releasing his aura and she realized that she was close to crossing the line.Maya is a brave and stubborn woman, but she wouldn't dare disobey Drake, mostly because that would draw a wedge between Drake and Caden. Maya was confident t
The crowd of players in dark gray jerseys that were around Keith formed a line and started a light jog to warm up, leaving a few players to stand on the side and stretch.Keith used this breather to join Talia and Lulu on the bench, but before Keith could reach the bench, a teenage girl approached him with haste. "Coach!"Keith looked behind her like he was expecting someone, and then he asked the girl, "Where is Rosie?""I'm sorry, coach, but my sister found her mate last night."Keith's face fell. "Does that mean she won't make it?"The girl looked at Keith and shook her head guiltily. She pushed some things into his hands, mumbled an apology, and left.Keith dragged his feet to the bench and plopped on it. "I hope this is not a sign of how the rest of the day will go."."Who is Rosie?", Talia asked Lulu in a whisper."She is our team spirit.", Lulu responded and pointed at things in Keith's hand. "Those are parts of her costume."Talia didn't get it. A team spirit with a costume?
"How come you are leaving so suddenly?", Edward asked while rushing to catch up to Caden and May who were descending the stairs with a suitcase each. 'How am I supposed to know?', Caden grumbled in the mind link for May to hear. "Something unexpected happened and we need to leave.", May lied with
~ The Dark Howlers Pack ~The sun was rising from the East when our group of four reached their destination, and Caden announced, "Home sweet home. Welcome to the Dark Howlers pack, Talia!".Talia observed the dense forest through which the road snaked, and Caden slowed down the car as they passed
Drake leaned closer to Talia, his face hovering an inch away from her left shoulder blade."Some of these bruises are quite bad and might need a second layer of cream."Talia flinched when his hot breath splashed against her skin, and she swiftly pulled the bathrobe ba
Talia sat stiffly next to Drake and observed him while he held her hand, the same one he licked earlier that morning.She remembered his grimace after tasting the bitter herbal paste and she pressed her lips into a line while preventing a smile from showing on her face. It was comical. She never th







