AnnaEleven years ago. “Okay, Anna. But don’t stay out too long,” my mother, Martha asked. I nodded with a grin before rushing out of the house. I had to make it to the woods before the sun got up. My goal is to beat the sun. But each time, I failed epicly. Not today. I was going to make it before the sun rose high in the sky. I made my way through the dirt road, rushing through the dust that hung above the air. The morning air was damp and fresh with the smell of fresh pine and grass. The birds chirped from their nest and the silence that governed my surroundings was all I needed. This was what life was all about. And I love it. Today, I was going to pick some flowers for my mom. Tomorrow was her birthday, and I was going to give them to her. It was the least I could do for her. Dad always said she let me stay out too long, but mom always felt it was necessary for me to bond with the environment. At least that was how she put it in my understanding. By the time I arrived at the
Anna“Anna. Are you okay?” Stella asked, rushing towards me. I was crying. The tears were uncontrollable. I didn’t know why, but they were rolling down. It felt like a rejection—the way that Rohan had walked out on me. I thought that I could handle another one, but I guess I was wrong. I wasn’t as tough as I thought I was. There were still a lot of things I needed to learn, and one of them was to let go. Even though I despised his presence at times, deep down I always wanted him here. It almost felt like I was…. No. It couldn’t be true. There was no way. Plus he wouldn’t love me that way. I was with another man’s child. “I’m fine, Stella. Can you give Rohan and I some room to talk?” I asked as she held my shoulders trying to support me. My back hurt like hell and I couldn't stand for long. I was only three months heavy which meant that it was only going to get tougher as the months passed. Stella didn’t look like she was going to comply. There was this look in her eyes. One that
RohanShe wouldn’t talk. I could see it in her eyes. She was hiding something different. Something I couldn’t ignore. Her scent was different than anything I’d ever smelled. There was something about her I’d been trying to find out. And that was who her real pack was. It wasn’t the Blue Valley that was for certain. The smell was so distinct. And that was why I couldn’t understand it. “I—I,” she stuttered, her eyes searching the sheets like the answers were there, but there were none. “I’m sorry, but I can’t tell you.”I clenched my jaw. Of course, she wouldn’t. She didn’t trust me. Even after everything I’d done. I’d given her a place to live, a job, and a healthy life. I’d protected her from Damon who was chasing her. I knew that he was plotting something. He wouldn’t let go of Anna easily. He would come back for her. That was why I was always on my toes with him. But even after all of that, she still wouldn’t let me in. I was done being nice. When I saw her at the market looking p
AnnaI couldn’t start to explain how embarrassed I was. Even after I’d told him I was okay on my own, he had forced himself to carry me back to the house. Who did he think he was? He was Alpha Rohan Coleman. And deep down, somewhere in the pit of my stomach, I wanted to be Mrs. Coleman. I shuddered in disgust. Why would I think of such now? The house loomed ahead, and I was happy that I would finally be able to get away from him. I was done seeing him. Every time he was around me, I always felt uncertain about everything. He made me doubt myself a lot and I wasn’t sure if that was a good thing or bad. The ‘78 Ford Mustang engine came to a halt as we arrived at the house. Rohan stepped out of the car in a flash and opened the backseat. I was already moving towards the door trying to show that I could walk on my own. But it didn’t look like he was buying that. Rohan scooped me off my feet before they could touch the ground and I shook my body in protest. His grip was firm making it
AnnaIt was three nights ago, and I still couldn’t forget what Rohan had said. I couldn’t deny that I wanted him to stay. That was why I had urged him to come in for dinner. I thought we could finally talk after having to look over our shoulders for so long. I just wanted us to have a nice good conversation, but that didn’t seem like it was going to happen. This was why I’d wanted him to reject me. I didn’t want to go through such a drama again. But like every other Alpha, he was stubborn. “What’s on your mind?” Stella asked as we passed the meat stalls. I blinked hard, snapping back to reality. The weirdest sense of Deja vu hit me. It was almost like we’d had this conversation before. I clenched my jaw and heaved a sigh of relief. “Nothing, Stella. Let’s just hurry home,” I said gazing at the meat stalls. “My back is starting to cramp.”“Don’t sound grumpy now,” she said, staring at the particular piece. It was a large portion of steak. One that would be perfect for dinner. Stel
RohanThe late morning sun washed upon me as I leaned towards the grass with one knee on the ground. The warm breeze blew gently, making the grass dance gingerly as I stared at the impression on the ground before me. Wolfprints. They were not easy to spot. I was confused by this. Why would wolf prints be just inside our borders? It didn’t make any sense. It couldn’t be the Black Fang because they were already in a crisis. And it couldn’t be the Blue Valley either because Damon just got back. There was only one other explanation for this. “What is it?” Jarred called from behind me. I touched the prints before letting out a sigh. They were only indented lightly on the ground which meant that they were in a hurry. I rose from my knees and turned to him. “Rogues,” I replied. Jarred cranked his brow in surprise. He had his arms folded and the morning sun caught his brown hair. Behind him were the rest of the patrol squad, Hansel and Harrison with a few other members. I was happy that