Damon
The 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. However, the council disagrees and wants us to keep a low profile by traveling this wayFinally, we reached the pack’s border. As expected, a group of trackers guarding the territory made their presence known. One of the warriors showed the seal of Blood Rose and probably stated why we came here. The tracker called his leader and after a few discussions, they let us go inside. As we crossed into the Goldenridge territory, nervousness gripped me. It had been a week since I'd been with Serena, and I'd eagerly awaited this day. Finally, I was about to see the wholeness of her face I'd been picturing all this time.We arrived in front of their pack. From inside the car, I saw their council and warriors waiting and gathering in front. It was their way of welcoming us, a gesture that had long been tied to both our past and tradition. "The Heir of Blood Rose Pack has already arrived," I heard Ashford announce the moment he got out of the car. That was my cue to get out of the car, and I could see most of them eyeing my direction. That was a casual and very normal scene for me. A dignified man, whose eyes bore the same resemblance as Serena's, stepped forward. "Welcome to Goldenridge, your excellency. I am Janus Mitchell, the Beta of this pack. We apologize for our Alpha’s absence, as he was busy with his daughter’s mateship to one of your own.""I was informed," I replied.Just then, a woman dressed in elegant attire stepped forward."Greetings, Your Excellency. I am Mathilde Mitchell, the Beta's wife.""Where is she?" I demanded, causing the woman to momentarily appear taken aback before I dismissed her. I could no longer wait to see Serena, and I had no patience for unnecessary pleasantries.“Right this way,” the woman exclaimed. Beta Janus took the lead, guiding us into their home.Upon entering, Mathilde leaned over the staircase and called out, "Serena, sweetheart! The Alpha Heir has arrived."Footsteps echoed down from above. My breath caught in my throat as the woman descended. Her face was concealed by a hat adorned with a delicate veil. The atmosphere seemed to feel heavy, as I waited for the girl I had come all the way here to see. When she finally stood before me and gracefully inclined her head, I found myself struck by a jolt of surprise. Memories flashed in my mind and doubt began to creep within me. “Serena?” I asked and as soon as she heard that, she lifted the veil, revealing her face. Shock rippled within me as I glanced at her face. The magical feeling that had surrounded her before was gone. Why do I get a feeling that this girl was different from the one etched inside my memory?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
SerenaResting in bed, I could still feel the ache of my healing wounds. The memory of the attack lingered in me like a shadow. No matter what I do, it will forever be part of me. But it’s not because of the terrible encounter I had with those pervert rogues. Rather, it’s because of Remus, the spirit wolf that forever changed my life. As I lay there, my mind wandered to the spirit wolf who had connected with me on that scary day. It felt like a long time had passed, and yet the memory was as clear as day.I hadn't really thought about Remus and our connection much since then. I was busy recovering and regaining my strength. But now, in the quiet night, thoughts of him came back to me.I wasn't born with a spirit wolf, so having Remus in my life was both amazing and puzzling. I was pretty sure he had spoken to me and helped me shift into a wolf during the attack. Still, I wondered if it was all just a dream caused by the fear.I was tossing and turning in my bed, lost in thoughts abou