Serena
The sound of the mild morning breeze and birds chirping filled my ears. My eyes squinted, beginning to get back to my senses after dreaming about having a wild night with a complete stranger. Except it wasn’t a dream, but a beautiful memory. Remembering that encounter, a smile formed on my lips. I never expected that I am the type of girl who would give herself to a man whom she knew by name. Yet, there was no remorse in me whatsoever. Damon made me feel special and appreciated like nobody else did, not even Shey. Although we knew each other only for a night, I felt instantly connected to him. We talked and talked that night like we were the only werewolves in the world. As the rose-pink light of dawn hovered above, I got up quickly and instantly changed into my uniform. The smile on my face was never-ending, and it seemed as if it had been there since my very birth.I went out of my room and started doing my chores. As I cleaned the hallway of the Beta mansion, I couldn’t help but sing a song. "Dreams are like wishes in your heart's own song,While under rainbows and sunshine, they belong.Through suffering, through pain, they shine so brightly,In the darkest of nights, they light up the fight.Believe in your dreams, through thick and thin,A beacon of hope when life feels thin.No matter the struggles that may ensue,The dream you yearn for will come to you"“Somebody seemed happy,” I heard someone speak. I chuckled at myself realizing my best friend was standing in front of me, arms crossed on her chest, and shaking her head as she looked at me. “So happy that she totally ignored her best friend calling her name for a minute now.”“Oh, I’m sorry, Shey. I didn’t mean to,” I exclaimed as I wiped my hands on my apron and stood up. But instead of worrying about my apology, Shey seemed to have been more interested in finding out the cause of my happiness. “Let me guess, are you distracted because of what happened at the mating ball?” she inquired. Hearing that, the image of Damon flooded my mind. I felt my cheeks and ears heat up because of it. Seeing that, Shey shrieked. “Gosh! You have to tell me about it, now!”Shey grabbed my arms, eager to hear more. No one knew that I sneaked out that night to go to the mating ritual so Shey took me inside my room so no one would hear us talk. Then, we both sat on the bed. “So, what now? Don’t let me wait, Seri! Tell me what happened to the ball.”I chuckles and started narrating. “Well, I met this guy…”“And? And? What happened?” “He took me to the garden and we spoke all night about random things. He shared with me his dreams and aspirations, making me feel like he was a sensible and dignified wolf. He also complimented me on how I looked, despite the fact that he couldn’t see my face because I was wearing a mask. He is the sweetest guy I met in my entire life, and the hottest, too.”“Yieee!!!” We both shrieked at the thoughts. Shey looked very excited to learn more about the identity of the guy I was talking about.“So, what’s his name?”
“Damon,” I whispered shyly. Shey’s face turned serious. “Don’t tell me it’s Damon Sanford?”My heart raced to hear her say his full name. “Uhmm, yeah. That’s the name he gave me.”“Dear, goddess! He’s the alpha heir of the Blood Rose Pack!”My smile disappeared as I heard her say that. Being kept like a slave inside the Beta house, I didn’t know life outside this pack. Attending the mating ritual in the Blood Rose Pack was the first time I set foot outside the pack, all thanks to Shey who arranged everything for me.
Shey grabbed my trembling hands. Her words offered me comfort. “Alpha Heir Damon was devoid of having a mate as well because of an undisclosed deformity. He had been searching far and wide for a she-wolf that he would marry someday. You are the lucky girl, Seri. Alpha Heir Damon chose you to become her future Luna.” I heard my own heartbeat as I trembled with the thought. “But…why me?”“He’s the only one who could answer that,” she said. “Whatever he sees in you, the truth still remains. In the next few days, expect the heir of Blood Rose to come and fetch you. And you know what that means, Seri?”“What?” I asked as I creased my brows. “You and I will both move into Blood Rose together with our future husband. We will never be separated from each other. Blood Rose will be our new home!” Shey and I kept talking about our future until she had to go. She mentioned heading to the Blood Rose Pack with her father to discuss her mateship with Pierce, leaving my father in charge for a while. I wished her luck on her journey. We were sad about being apart, but we believed it was only for a while. We made a promise to meet again when Damon comes to take me to Blood Rose and I still wonder if that day will really come. I am just a nobody while he was the next ruler of the biggest pack in the land. That heightened my nerves, and before I knew it, I fell asleep with that worry in my mind.The following day, an omega yelled outside my window, waking me up from my peaceful slumber. “The Alpha heir from Blood Rose Pack is here to take his future Luna! He’s heading to the Beta Mansion now!”As soon as I heard this, I quickly got up from bed. After fixing myself and making sure to look presentable, I stormed out. But as I opened my door, I saw my stepmother outside. “Where do you think you’re going?” she asked. Her intimidating stares were enough to make me shudder. “Madam…I am heading out to meet the Alpha Heir.”She smiled slyly and stepped forward, making me move a couple of steps back. “You’re not going anywhere, TORI.” As soon as she said that, Tori emerged from her back, holding a rope. I shut my eyes as I realized the scheme that my stepmother and stepsister were brewing inside their minds.DamonThe way from Blood Rose to Goldenridge was quite long. As I looked outside the window of the car, my eyes were focused on the magnificent view of the forest. Compared to Blood Rose, the vegetation and trees here were denser. The magnificent view was very pleasing to my eyes. It must have been magical to explore this on foot. I feel jealous of the members of this pack! My eyes went to Ashford when he groaned. When I looked at him, his eyes were closed and it was as if he was uncomfortable with the long ride. I smiled. The playful Beta-to-be was really not in the mood."Damn it, I'm tired of sitting for hours," he muttered under his breath. I chose to stay quiet since I didn't want to make him even more annoyed. I knew he'd rather be running on foot with the other warriors surrounding our car if he had the choice. But his duty as my main security compelled him to sit inside the car with me, which also bothered me.I'm a werewolf, so naturally, I should be using my feet to run.
DamonI looked at the girl in front of me, a sense of unease creeping up my spine. It was strange, almost like a distant memory clawing at the edge of my thoughts. My lips twitched, itching to tell them that I felt nothing for this girl in front of me, but I held back. I couldn't forget the way the woman's presence had felt that night, even though her face had been hidden by a mask. This wasn't her – I could feel it in my bones. And yet, I wasn’t sure 100% and I need to be certain. “Something wrong, your grace?” Matilde's voice cut through the silence, her question hanging in the air. I didn't answer right away. Instead, I reached out to trace the contours of the woman they presented as my Serena. I closed my eyes, hoping to recapture that same inexplicable connection I had felt when I touched her that night. But it wasn't there. For some reason, the spark I felt that night had faded away.Ashford, as perceptive as always, stepped forward. His words were directed at the servants su
Serena I strained my ears, trying to catch the faint voices outside, and a sense of dread tugged at my chest. My arms and feet were firmly bound to the cold floor, while a piece of cloth was used to cover my mouth. Is there any choice for me other than being confined to this secretive room? What's even more distressing is that the ones behind this are the very people I called my family.My life sucks and this is the evidence of it. I wished to shout, to grab Damon's attention, but a harsh gag kept my voice imprisoned. My struggles against the unyielding shackles were like a fly buzzing against a closed window…useless and frustrating. I was stuck in this nightmare, feeling like a mouse trapped in a corner while a predator circled around. It was surreal, the way Damon had been taken in so easily. Defeated, I slumped to the cold floor as Damon's car rumbled away, taking my last chance to alter my fate with it. The realization was gut-wrenching. It’s over, and I lose. Then, the door
Serena“Wake up, you lazy whore,” Mathilde hissed, snapping me from my fragile dreams.I fought to rise and demonstrate that I was alert and awake, but my efforts were in vain. Before I could respond, she dumped a bucket of ice-cold water onto my face, causing me to gasp and jolt upright.Anger flashed inside me. I wanted to grab the empty bucket from her hands and smash it over her head. But that was just wishful thinking. As much as I wanted to defend myself then, how could I? I was wolfless and deemed to be the weakest because of it.“It’s about time, you useless pig,” she uttered. “Get up and finish your chores. You will not eat unless you’re done!” I got up from bed, still shivering from the coldness of the water. I began fixing my bed before heading downstairs to do what I was asked. Like autopilot, I silently took the broom and mop, started to clean the floor as if on autopilot.Just then, Tori's voice boomed through the hallway."Mom! Dad! Where are you? I don't want to be la
Serena“Run, little wolf, run! We're catching up to you, so you better be ready to have some fun!”I bit my lower lip upon hearing his chilling remark. I had been running for a while, trying to escape those rogues, but they showed no signs of giving up. My legs were starting to feel heavy, yet I knew that stopping wasn't an option.“That's right, little wolf! Keep running until there's nowhere left to go. When we catch you, we'll make sure you'll whimper in both pain and pleasure!”The statement sent shivers down my spine. Judging by their howls as they chased me, it was all too clear what they had in mind. The repulsive idea of being violated by those monsters was a strong enough driving force for me to keep pushing forward. I was determined to never let them get their hands on me. I would rather die!Suddenly, the surroundings fell silent. The presence of the rogues chasing me seemed to fade away. I kept running for a few more seconds before gradually slowing down and eventually com
Mathilde“What? The bitch has escaped? How did that happen?”My nose flared upon hearing the news the following morning. I was surprised to see that all of the servants were still in bed, even though the sun was already up.One of the maids, I believe her name is Jane, stepped forward. Her lips were quivering in fear, which strangely had a calming effect on me. It's odd, but I felt invigorated by the sight of feeble and timid wolves trembling in my presence."Madam," Jane stammered, "we suspect that Serena added something to the food when she prepared dinner last night. It caused us to sleep heavily and be numb to our surroundings. That's why no one noticed her escape.""You imbecile!" I shouted, slapping her cheeks. The poor maid tumbled to the floor, and the other servants rushed to help her up."Mom, what's happening?" Tori asked, appearing in the doorway. The maids lowered their heads in respect, while I held my head, trying to process what had occurred."Mom, answer me!" Tori dem
SerenaI woke up to the sharp scent of what appeared to be herbal medicine filling my senses. The room held only the sound of my deep breaths and the familiar hospital beep-beep, a reassuring reminder of life's presence. Gradually, I raised my eyelids, squinting as I tried to bring focus to the blurred scene enveloping me. Casting a look around, I discerned that I was within what seemed like a tent. The air inside gave me a comfortable feeling that I highly appreciate.I touched my head, trying to remember. Suddenly, the memories from that night flooded back, hitting me hard. The last time I recalled was being badly beaten by rouges who wanted to rape me. But the question remains. Where am I? I didn’t know this place. I touched my face without thinking and pressed the throbbing spot on my right temple. Moving my hand down to my neck, I felt a stitch on the side and winced because it hurt. I tried to stand up but ended up falling back onto the bed right away. Obviously, my body wasn
DamonI strolled down the hallway, my footsteps echoing softly as I made my way to my father's chamber. With a gentle tap, I announced my presence, and upon his approval, I entered the room."Alpha," I began, my voice steady, "Serena and her mother have arrived. They were currently taking their rest and were excited to meet you over dinner later." His eyes brightened, a glimmer of approval dancing within them. “That’s good to hear,” he replied. I felt a small burst of satisfaction hearing that. Seeing that he was in good mood, I pressed on my real intention. “If you may, may I request for something, Alpha?”Dad put his elbows on top of the table. “Speak.” “Could we keep the face of my future Luna hidden from everyone for now? A precaution, if we may," My father's inquisitive gaze met mine, a silent question hanging in the air."Precaution against what, Damon?" he questioned. And so, I explained, my words flowing like a cautious stream. "To safeguard her identity, Alpha. Until our