<span;>Henry's POV
<span;>“What are you doing? Get out of my way unless you want to have problems with the Alpha?" the pretty Bella said confidently and her words quickly jotted my memories.
<span;>I remembered why even though it is every single male in the pack fantasy to sleep with her they have not been able to go through with their plans. There is very little being wise or careful can keep you away from danger when you are dwelling in the midst of powerful, horny werewolves. The main reason we haven't been able to get our way with her is because she has the protection of the Alpha family- she and the Alpha's first son are always together. It seems they are dating or something.
<span;>A frown spread across my face from the realization and Bella gave me that victorious, cocky look- like she had won. I guess she has. However as she walked past me with Jane a sudden wind from the north blew on her, letting her hair dance freely in the air and her sinfully, sweet intoxicating scent came and filled my nostril.
<span;>“Ahh!" I took it all in, in a sharp inhale with my eyes closed- strictly acting on instinct.
<span;>My eyes opened up drunk in lust and desire. Fueled with a very strong determination to fulfill it. You can say my thoughts were as wild and uncontrolled as a raging bushfire.
<span;>The beast inside me has taken charge!
<span;>In a swift motion I grabbed hold of Bella's arm, startling her in the process.
<span;>“Huh.. what are you doing?" She asked but at this point I was done using my words.
<span;>Like the popular saying goes. ‘Actions speak louder than words.' So I lifted her off the ground, up to my shoulder like she was some light, weightless sack.
<span;>“What are you doing?! Put me down!..." She protested in loud screams as she struggled to get down while Jane was also hitting me all over my body trying to save her friend.
<span;>“Let her go, you monster..."
<span;>Completely ignoring both of them I walked towards my preferred area and when I got there I dropped Bella to the grass. Jane was still hitting me and demanding I release Bella so I turned to face her.
<span;>“You know you could have escaped but you foolishly tried to play hero. Now I will have my fun with both of you," I said to her before grabbing and flinging her to the ground.
<span;>It was so easy for me to overpower both of them. It just felt like I was dealing with humans. That's how weak they both were in my eyes.
<span;>Pulling down some long, strong but flexible branches I used it to tie up Jane's hands and legs. I would have her for later when I am done with the main course, Bella!
<span;>“Untie me!... Henry!.." Jane cried as she struggled helplessly.
<span;>”Shushss," I shushed her up, stuffing some leaves into her mouth and she could only mumble.
<span;>Turning my attention to Bella who was still struggling to get off the ground. So weak and fragile yet so tempting and irresistible!
<span;>Taking a few steps I climbed on top of her and she recoiled in disgust.
<span;>“Get off me! Brian would have your head in a spike if you touch me," she said with fiery eyes and I just chuckled.
<span;>“I am not scared of Alpha's little boy plus he hasn't marked you yet. You ain't his mate meaning I can do whatever I want with you," I smirked and she became very fearful as her eyes dilated.
<span;>Instantly I buried my head in his soft chest, kissing her sucking her cleavage line while my hands started exploring her soft, smooth body. She kept on crying, threatening and begging me to stop which made it even more enjoyable!
<span;>Gosh! The amount of pleasure surging through my body at this moment is just immeasurable. I can't stop at this time even if I wanted to. I had dived too deep in the ocean of lust and desire not to be drowned by it.
<span;>Unbuckling my belt and zipping down my pants the cool fresh forest air blew on my hard meat and I was ready for action.
<span;>“Henry!!!" A masculine voice screamed from behind me.
<span;>Not again! Can't these people allow me to have a little fun in peace?
<span;>I turned around to see a tall, strong, handsome looking young man. It is the alpha's eldest son Brian and he was looking as furious as a wild animal. I don't need to be a mind reader to know what he is thinking at this point. I am sure he wants to tear me to pieces.
<span;>Well he might have alpha's blood flowing through his veins and he might be the eldest son of the alpha but he is still a boy being nineteen years of age so I am not that terrified. I am no weakling. In fact I do consider myself as being one of the strongest betas in the pack. I have age and battling experience in my favor as well being thirty three years old and having endured many battles over the years.
<span;>“Well well well. Who do we have here? The young wolf himself," I said teasingly.
<span;>“Get off her now! I won't repeat myself," he growled and I could see his wolf beaconing to take control from his deadshot eyes.
<span;>“And if I refuse?" I hadn't finished my sentence when he charged at me.
<span;>What the fuck?!
<span;>“Ahh" He collided against me with a force that sent me flying away from Bella's body and since he held onto me he came along with me as well.
<span;>We landed painfully on the ground, tumbling, rolling and colliding into a few trees before finally coming to a halt.
<span;>Ahh fuck!
<span;>I think I might have just broken my rib cage but there is no time to moan or nurse my wounds as this freaking guy was going for the kill. Before I could even get up he was already on to me with outstretched claws.
<span;>Like bro take it easy, do you want to cut my head off?!
<span;>Thankfully I was fast enough to dodge his attack and with one hard press of my hand I reinserted my disjointed rib cage.
<span;>“Mmm," I did my best to suppress my groan as the stunt I just pulled was damn painful. However I am a warrior. I am used to pain.
<span;>Yes I am.a warrior but could that be said about this alpha's boy that is challenging me? I don't think so.
<span;>“Since it is a fight, you want, boy. A fight you will get!" I growled, letting my wolf lose and he growled as well.
<span;>We both rushed at each other with deadly intent- claws and fangs all out.
<span;>I gotta hand it to him, he is fast and strong for his age but like I had said he is inexperienced and it is showing as he was much too eager to land a killer blow thereby leaving himself exposed for counterattacks and counterattacks are just my thing.
<span;>After leaning out of a blow that was intended to take off my face I countered with a hard slash on his chest.
<span;>“Ahh!" He screamed in pain and the look on his face became dead angry.
<span;>I wasn't bothered by this though as from my experience; the angrier they are the more reckless they would be and this proved to be the case as he started swinging wildly at me. It was obvious it had gotten to the stage of kill or be killed.
<span;>Obviously I do not want to die so I have to kill him but there is one little problem here. He is the son of my Alpha. If I kill him I would surely be put to death... except! Except I erase every evidence of me being the culprit which means I will have to kill both Jane and Bella as well.
<span;>Oh Bella!
<span;>I was hoping I would get to enjoy her more than just once. I would miss her a lot so I guess I will have to make my moment with her today very memorable but first. I will have to kill her boyfriend.
<span;>“Ahhh!" Brian attacked me like a wild beast without any caution of his own safety.
<span;>Truth be told, if any of his strikes had landed on me with the power and fury at which he was throwing them it would be a fatal blow and that's why I was extra cautious in my movement, waiting for the perfect time to strike... and I saw it.
<span;>“Ahh!" He aimed to slice or maybe tear my throat off with his claws and I just rolled and out of the way and swept him off his feet with a sweeping kick.
<span;>He landed hard on the ground and I quickly climbed on top of him, going for the kill.
<span;>“Before you die, young wolf. Know this. I will be the first to explore every single hole in your virgin girlfriend's body." I mocked, just to irritate him further.
Damian's POV "My apologies, brother," he said, his voice barely above a whisper."I am no fool," I said, my voice firm and reassuring. "Obviously, I can't base my trust completely on the word of a witch. I have also been doing my research, long ago, even before I met this witch. And what she said about the constellation and the spirits of the earth needing to be in unison is actually true."Tristan's eyes widened in surprise, and he took a step back, his expression stunned. "I didn't know about this," he said, his voice barely above a whisper.I smiled, a small, determined smile. "I told you, I love your sister. I am not leaving any stone unturned in making sure she comes back to us. You just have to believe in me," I said, my eyes locked onto Tristan's, my gaze intense and sincere.Tristan's expression softened, and he nodded, a small smile playing on his lips. "I do believe you, brother. It's just...I'm so anxious to see her again, after all these years. I want everything to be per
Brian's POV As soon as I was alone in my room, I let my guard down and broke down completely in tears. The weight of my responsibilities as the alpha, the pain of my father's death, and the anguish of losing Bella all came crashing down on me. I felt like I was drowning in a sea of despair, unable to keep my head above water.I had been putting on a brave face for my pack, pretending to be strong and in control, but the truth was that I felt weak and fragile inside. The memory of my father's lifeless body, the sound of Bella's screams as she was taken away from me, it all haunted me, taunting me with my own powerlessness."Bella," I called out in sorrow, my voice cracking with emotion. I remembered the way she was dragged away, her eyes pleading for me to save her, and I felt a fresh wave of guilt wash over me. I wanted to save her, I wanted to protect her, but I was powerless to stop it.I thought back to the promise I made to her, the promise to always be there to protect her, and
Bella's POV "As you say, my Lord Dracula," one of the witches, the leader, bowed her head to say, then turned to face her sisters. "Let us begin the ritual. Bring the sacrifice into the marked circle."The vampires moved to drag me towards the circle, and I struggled against them, but they were too strong. They tied me down, spread-eagled, and I felt a sense of desperation wash over me.One of the witches drew out an enchanted dagger, and I could feel its dark energy emanating from it. Another witch held my head in place, her grip like a vice, as she positioned me so that my throat was exposed.The leader of the witches began to chant, her voice rising and falling in a hypnotic rhythm. She consulted the stars and the ancestors, asking for their acceptance of the sacrifice. "Let the life force of this werewolf be exchanged for that of our beloved Selena," she intoned.Damian and Tristan, along with the rest of the vampires present, watched with eagerness, their eyes gleaming with anti
Bella's POV "Ahh!" I cried out as I was pushed forcefully into a dark, cramped cell by one of the vampires. I groaned as I landed painfully on the hard concrete floor, my body aching from the impact. I raised my head up to catch the man looking at me scornfully before he walked away, the sound of his footsteps echoing through the cold, damp air.The place was a nightmare. It was not only dark and cramped, but it was also smelling like rotten flesh and feces. I could even hear the sounds and noises of the rats running about, their scurrying feet and squeaks making my skin crawl. I never liked rats! I felt grossed out, but my feelings of fear and worry were higher on the scale.But even higher was the feeling of loneliness. I had no idea how far away from the borders of my pack I had been taken. Would I ever see my parents again? Would I ever see my best friend Jane again? Would I ever see my boyfriend Brian again? The thought of never seeing them again was like a knife to my heart, tw
Henry's POV Darkness. Pitch, black darkness! That's all I could see around me. It was so thick, like a dark cloud, I could practically touch it. Where exactly am I? I couldn't see anything until two small, glowy red balls with golden rings at the center, like the sun, suddenly appeared in the darkness. It was quite beautiful, but... What are those? Eyeballs?!"D...Damian," I called out, my voice shaking with fear. I could literally hear my own heartbeat, and it was racing with anxiety. "Is that you?"The silence was deafening, and it made my blood pressure increase. And then, the two glowy balls suddenly vanished, only to reappear dangerously close to me. A scary vampire face with long fangs extended, threatening to bite, appeared before me."Ahhhhh!" I screamed, totally startled. My heart was racing, and I felt like I was going to pass out.Just then, my eyes opened up, and I saw that it was just a dream. I felt a wave of relief wash over me, and my heartbeat gradually slowed down.
Brian's POV "Brian... wake up... Brian..." The soft, faint voice was like a gentle breeze in my ear, calling out to me from the darkness. I lay battered and bloodied on the cold floor, my guts practically spilling out of my stomach. Every inch of my body screamed in agony, and I couldn't even muster the strength to respond.But then, I heard it again. "Brian, please wake up. They have taken Bella... please, you have to wake up... we have to help her..." The mention of Bella's name was like a defibrillator to my heart. It sparked something inside me, and I felt a surge of energy coursing through my veins."Be...lla," I managed to whisper, my voice barely audible. I opened my eyes slightly, and Jane's blurry face came into view. She looked worried and stressed, her eyes red from crying.As my vision slowly cleared, so did my thoughts. Memories of the previous night's events came flooding back. We were celebrating Bella's birthday party when Henry showed up with a bunch of vampires. A f
Bella's POV "No, no, no, you can't please," I begged, my voice shaking with desperation. "Have mercy, please. It was because of me your life once spared once, please have mercy on us this once. I promise to do whatever you want. I promise to follow you, please just spare their lives." Tears streamed down my face as I pleaded with Henry, my heart breaking at the thought of losing everyone I loved.Henry's expression remained unyielding, his voice dripping with contempt. "Sorry, love, but I can't make the mistake you did. When you have a chance to kill the snake, you make sure to crush all the eggs it has laid, unless one day when you least expect one of them would come for you." He turned to face the vampires, his voice rising in command. "What are you waiting for? Why are they still alive?"The vampires turned to Damian, their eyes seeking his approval before taking action. Henry's eyes narrowed, his body tensing up as he realized that Damian was the one in control, not him. For a mo
Bella's POV "What? What did I just say? Did I just call this vampire my mate?" I thought to myself, my mind reeling in shock. It can't be. It must be a mistake somewhere. I looked at the vampire, his eyes still locked on mine, and felt a shiver run down my spine."It's no mistake. He is our mate," a voice said in my head, causing a slight headache. I winced, rubbing my temples. What the...? Was I really hearing voices in my head now? Had the trauma of the day finally driven me mad?"You are not running mad. I am your wolf," the voice said again, and my eyes dilated in surprise. My wolf? Has my wolf really awakened? I had always known that I was a werewolf, but my wolf had never been active before."Yes. I have awakened. Our mate's presence was what brought me out of my slumber," my wolf said, her voice clear and strong in my mind. I felt a surge of emotions, shock, fear, and confusion. How could this be? How could this monster, this killer, be my fated mate?Looking at him again my h
Brian's POV I was consumed by a burning rage, my vision narrowed to a singular focus: Henry. My wrath and need for revenge had become an all-encompassing force, driving me forward with reckless abandon. I didn't notice the chaos around me, the snarls and growls of the vampires, the cries of my pack members. My sole objective was to reach Henry, to make him pay for his treachery.As I fought my way through the vampires, I caught sight of Henry engaged in a fierce battle. My eyes widened in horror as he struck down one of our own, a man who had once called him brother. The fact that he had committed such a heinous act sent a wave of fury coursing through my veins."I'll have his head for this!" I snarled, my claws extending as I charged forward. My rage pushed me to fight more fiercely, to take down any vampire who dared to stand in my way."I'll make him suffer before ending him," I vowed silently, my heart pounding with anticipation. I couldn't wait to get my hands on Henry, to make