The Luna’s Wrath

FRANKIE POV (Present Day)Looking back on the day's events, I wish I had left a clearer trail for others to follow. I foolishly followed Aiden's instructions to the letter.*Sneak out after everyone goes to bed.*Meet at the old cabin we used to go swimming at before it became condemned.*Tell no one.I was so naive. We hadn’t spoken in days, and then I was suddenly asked to meet him somewhere secluded. Why didn’t I see the red flags flapping vigorously in the wind before me? Why didn’t I tell someone?After I met him, I realized that things weren’t as they should be.Aiden continued to detail my expression as he watched the realization smack me in the face, and then the light dimming in my eyes immediately afterward.I felt it when my heart slowed, rushing to push blood to compensate for the rapid blood loss; it had now slowed to a near stop.My brain kept me conscious for a moment longer. Long enough to see a flicker of sadness flash on Aiden's face. His wolf was watching just benea

FRANKIE POV (Age 16/ 4 years ago)I flinched at the sudden sharp pain.The scent of my own blood and the sharpness as his claws dug in deeper only fueled my fury further.I became relentless. Rabid in my attack.If he wanted to cheat, I would disfigure his face permanently.I didn’t know when Troy lost consciousness; I was lost in my rage.Beta Hank Bates, who was the referee of the matches, came rushing over to break us up, but I wouldn't hear it. I was angry, and my fists beat into his body like he was my greatest enemy. Every bit of hurt I felt from my family, my friends, and this match went into the impact of my hits.I let it all out.“Frankie!” Alpha Tom’s voice cut through the equally panicked and excited crowd. He rose to his feet to assert himself.I couldn’t refuse our Alpha’s command as easily as I overcame the Beta’s.My fist, coated in Troy’s blood, froze midair.Beta Hank yanked me off of Troy, who I only now noticed wasn’t conscious. I yelped when Beta Hank's firm hold

FRANKIE POV (Age 16/ 4 years ago)I stayed silent. I knew she was right. I was lost in the anger of the moment, and I knew better than to speak to Alpha Tom like I had. Alpha Tom was always the fun uncle. He always took care of me and supported my pursuits just as passionately as Luna Margie had. I shouldn’t have unleashed on him as I did.I nod but don’t speak.Aria comes forward with a clap of her hands and a big smile. “Now, as a studying healer and future pack doctor of Blue Ridge pack, let's check out those wounds. I can already see that it is leaking through your bandage.”“I cleaned it with water from the stream and used the tree salve that you showed me has anti-bacterial properties.” I answered nervously.“Okay, but again, I can smell your blood from here, Frankie. We need to get you checked out by a professional.” Luna Margie frowned at my dismissal.“Let me have a look, okay.” Aria walked over to my side and lifted off the crimson-soaked clothes, then gasped. Her eyes widen

NARRATIVE POV (4yrs ago)Alpha Tom didn’t speak after that, but it was weighing heavily on his thoughts. What if Frankie and Oliver were true mates? It would make sense. Tom doubted that there was anyone in the pack who wouldn’t see how good a Luna someone like Frankie would be. She was patient, kind and thoughtful, but she was also fierce and protective of those around her. Reflecting on it further, he realized that Oliver had made it a point not to pursue any of the she-wolves displaying interest in him. He was too focused on training and learning the administrative and political challenges of being an Alpha. He was solely focused on learning all he could, which was significantly more than he could say about their other son, Aiden.Aiden was a wild pup. Always rebelling and pushing the limits to see how far he could go before he went too far. It was infuriating, but Tom was hopeful that Aiden would eventually mature and focus on his commitments and responsibilities, like Oliver and

FRANKIE POV (16 yrs old/ 4 yrs ago)Alpha Tom chuckled. “I bet you have been going a bit stir-crazy being bedridden for so long. I don’t think I remember a time when you ever chose to be inside during the summer.”“Nope. Never.”“Has the doctor not been in yet? Have you been cleared?”I looked over at my parents before answering and caught the expression on their faces. I was silenced through glares.Noticing my hesitation, Luna Margie stepped over my answer and informed us all that she had already asked the pack doctor to stop by, and he’d be there shortly.I was relieved by that, but I knew I would hear all about their disapproval and embarrassment later from my parents.“Oh, that's not necessary. What's one more week to ensure she's all healed up in time for school? It is her final year, and she shouldn’t be distracted.” My mother stepped forward and pulled me from Luna Margie's arms and over to her side. Her grip on my arm was tight. Too tight for someone who had lost their wolf y