Stacey.Leaning over the open hood of the broken down SUV, I moved my fingers over the bent radiator. My notebook which had sketches of possible causes of the accident stared at me from the side of the hood. I needed to know the real cause of the accident that involved one of alpha Liam's men. No one was putting much thought into it but I had a feeling something sinister was going on behind the scenes.“Talking to the engine again?”I froze at the sound of his voice. My heart flipped and I made sure not to look up. I knew I couldn’t handle it. I barely glanced at his shadow as he made his way across the car.I stayed focused on the bolt in front of me, tightening it with more force than necessary. “Sometimes engines listen better than people.”He laughed, softly. Leaning against the SUV, he folded his arms across his broad chest and watched me like it was his right to do so. Maybe he did have every right to watch me. After all, he had saved my life twice.“You’re still stubborn,” he
Caleb’s POVThe first time she put the silver in my hand, I thought my skin was being eaten alive.“Hold it,” she said without any sympathy. “Don’t drop it unless you want to die young.” The piece of silver sat in my palm like a burning coal, the edges biting into my skin. I wanted to throw it away but I didn't. My eyes watered and my chest tightened but I bit the inside of my cheek until I tasted blood.“I can’t do this anymore,” The words slipped out before I could stop them.Her face darkened. “You can. You will.”I gritted my teeth as my hand trembled, and smoke rose from where the silver touched my flesh. It sizzled against my skin, and I could smell the sharp tang of burning flesh mixed with metal. I wanted to scream but she stood in front of me with her arms crossed, daring me to make a stupid move.“Pain is your teacher now, boy,” she said. “Better you learn from it here than in the jaws of a wolf who wants you dead.”The woman was known among rogues only as Agnes. No one da
Stacey.I looked around the room. The floor was spotless, as if no one had even stepped on it that day. There was a strong scent of bleach in the air. I moved to the sideboard near the fire. All the glasses containing herbs and conditions were gone. I opened the drawer she had taken the scrolls from. I had seen some documents there but now they were gone. I went and sat on the floor because I was feeling emotionally exhausted. Tears ran down my cheeks as I realized that I had killed Jenny indirectly.If she didn't try to help me make sense of the prophecy, she would still be alive just like my grandmother. Clearly, my grandmother had known that the elders were willing to go very far to protect their secret.I wiped the tears with the back of my hand as I remembered the kind woman who had looked at me like I was her own granddaughter.“I’m sorry,” I whispered as sobs wrecked my body. They were right. I killed Jenny. It did not matter that I wasn’t the one who held the weapon. She wou
Stacey.“Hello?” My voice quivered as I looked around the room. I could hear my own pulse, loud like thunder in my ears. I grabbed the doorknob and twisted it hard but it wouldn’t budge.“Let me out!” I pounded with both fists, each strike making my hands hurt. “Help! Somebody!”I screamed until my throat started burning. I was so scared. Either someone had locked me in from outside or it was the spirits in Jenny's house. I didn't know which one was more terrifying.When I took time to rest and figure out what to do, I started hearing faint voices outside. This made me turn to the door and bang it harder.“I’m in here! Please!”The latch suddenly clicked and the door flew open, nearly throwing me off balance. Daylight flooded the cabin, making me feel relieved.Three women stood outside, holding baskets full of fresh herbs. I knew them. They belonged to our pack.“What happened here?” one of them snapped, her gaze darting from my pale face to Jenny’s lifeless body.“I—I just found her
Stacey.Alpha Liam rolled his eyes when he saw me on the floor.“Not the manipulative tactics,” he said. “Get up, i’ll not fall for that foolishness.”I stood up slowly, keeping my head bowed.“Jenny is an outcast for a reason,” he began. I felt relieved instantly. So that was what he was talking about? I thought it was about me and Caleb. My heartbeat lowered. “Why did you visit her?”“I wanted to know more about the prophecy. My grandmother wouldn't tell me anything about it so I got curious.”“Why did you want to know more about it?” he asked.I glanced up briefly and saw him watching me intently. Should I throw Caleb into the fire? I wondered. I made up my mind pretty quickly.“Caleb said there was something weird about it but he didn't elaborate.”Alpha Liam’s eyes became darker. My eyes flicked to his fingers that had balled into fists.“Why would he mention that to you?” He asked.“I have no idea,” I said.“I heard you received some banned scrolls from Jenny. We’re going back t
Stacey.Caleb left me outside my room without another word. I watched silently as he walked away, tears streaming down my face.I couldn’t believe I had been so stupid to think he'd be different with me. From the stories, he always used and dumped women. He had done it to so many. Only I would be stupid enough to think I was special enough for him. I had to admit he got me really well. I fell for it bad.That night I could barely sleep. My mind was full of regrets. If I didn’t let my feelings wander, I’d be having the best life with Alpha Liam. But now, all I craved was the twin who didn’t want me.Eventually, I was able to get some sleep. When I woke up, I remained in bed for a few minutes thinking about my situation. I decided it was best for me to pretend everything was okay and continue with the wedding plans with Alpha Liam.I didn’t want to lose everything over some rogue twin. I went to work on some new cameras with Micheal. They had been installed at the back of the Alpha's h