Davina’s POVThe next morning, my body felt heavier than usual. I could barely drag myself out of bed, but I forced myself through the motions.. I headed to the shower, had my bath. I got dressed, and braided my hair. Covering the growing ache inside.It's a new day, let's get things done.When I stepped into the training field, the mood was sharp, stinging my skin like a warning.Alpha Eris stood off to the side, with his arms crossed, talking to a few of the older warriors. His eyes caught mine almost immediately. A frown flashed across his face.I quickly dropped my gaze and hurried to the line of trainees. Maybe if I pretended hard enough, he’d leave me alone.I wasn’t that lucky. Before we even finished warm-ups, I heard his voice loud and clear.“Davina. Come here.”Every head turned. Murmurs started almost immediately. I felt my cheeks heat as I wiped sweat from my forehead and jogged toward him. I couldn't disobey him.“Yes, Alpha?” I asked, trying to keep my voice neutral, a
Davina’s POVIt started small. So small, I almost thought I was imagining it.The first time, it was my training gear. I had folded it neatly after washing it, placed it on my bed, and somehow, i couldn't find it. I turned my room upside down looking for it, my heart was beating against my ribs.“Where is my gear? Did it grow legs and walk out of this room?”Maybe I misplaced it, I told myself. Maybe I was just tired and didn't know where I dropped it. Maybe. I just didn't want to stress my head too much.I ended up borrowing an old set from the pack house supplies, feeling out of place when I showed up at training in baggy, worn-out clothes. Some of the she-wolves snickered behind their hands. I caught the sound. I caught the looks but I told myself it was in my head. So, I didn't respond or even feel bad.But then the next day came…And the next. My things mysteriously started disappearing. My boots that I kept by my doorpost, which were filled with mud, vanished into thin air. My w
Eleanor’s POVI slammed the door behind me so hard the walls shook, but it wasn’t enough. I needed more. I needed something to smash, to tear apart. Rage boiled in my veins, hot and unbearable.How dare he? How dare she? How can he choose her? I have been here, loving and supporting him almost all his life and he didn't choose me? This is so unfair and I can't let this happen. Never!Walking angrily through the halls, I ignored the curious stares and the murmurings that followed me. Let them talk. I didn’t care. Not tonight.I needed to do something, anything to stop them. If he can't choose me then he will not choose any other person especially her. I won't let it happen.I wasn’t going to stand by and watch that pathetic little creature worm her way into my place. Not when I had given everything…everything for Eris, for this pack, for the future that should’ve been mine.No!If that weakling thought she could steal what belonged to me, she had another thing coming. I’ll deal with he
Davina’s POV“What’s going on here?” Eleanor’s voice cut through the room like a dagger. I knew she would definitely escalate this. She never liked me since the day she set her eyes on me.I jerked away from Eris instinctively, stepping back like I’d been caught doing something wrong. My heart slammed against my ribs, and my stomach twisted itself into knots.She wasn't supposed to see us like this. “Oh, no,” I thought. “This is really bad.”Eleanor stood at the door, with her arms crossed, and her eyes were practically spitting fire at me. She wasn’t looking at Alpha Eris, she was glaring straight at me like I was filth she couldn’t scrape off her boots.“I asked a question,” she snapped, voice rising. “What are you doing? Throwing yourself at him like some desperate little mongrel?”I dropped my gaze, shame burning my cheeks. I didn’t even have the strength to defend myself. Not when everything inside me already felt raw and fragile.“That’s enough, Eleanor,” Alpha Eris said sharply
Bonding Over the PastDavina’s POVWe sat there for a long time, the two of us were caught up in a silence that wasn’t really uncomfortable… but it wasn't exactly easy either. I could feel the tension radiating off Alpha Eris like heat from a dying fire. His body was still, but not relaxed. His hand pressed around mine, tight, then loose, then tight again.He was wrestling with something. “What is wrong with him? Why is he acting up? Did I do something that's making him uncomfortable?” I thought to myself.Every few minutes, he would open his mouth like he was about to speak, but then he’d just close it again with a hard swallow. Other times, he would shift like he was about to stand up, then think better of it and stay rooted to the spot. His thumb brushed across my knuckles, it seemed absent and almost desperate, like he needed the contact to anchor himself.I didn’t say a word. I didn't want to ask him. Whatever it was, if he wanted to tell me I bet he would have a while ago. He's
A Lesson in ControlDavina’s POVI was still on the floor, hunched over and panting like I had just clawed my way out of a grave. My ribs were pulsed with pain. Blood had soaked through my shirt and onto my hands, it was sticky and warm, and the sight of it made my stomach churn.Then came the knock. I wasn't expecting anyone. Who might it be? At first, I didn't answer. But it continued. Three gentle knocks and it was almost hesitant taps that I couldn't ignore again.Shit!I scrambled to stand, but the pain yanked me back down with a vengeance. I let out a breathless curse and leaned against the wall, my head was still swimming. Whoever it was could wait. Or better yet, go away.But I knew that knock. It wasn't harsh. That damn calmness.“Come in,” I said, in a hoarse and trembling tone.The door creaked open, and the second he stepped inside, he was Alpha Eris. His entire body stiffened like a drawn bowstring. His eyes snapped to the blood, then to me, then back to the blood again.
Setbacks and FrustrationsDavina’s POVAs I got back to my room, my legs almost gave out beneath me. Each of my legs was heavy, like I was dragging the weight of failure behind me. My shoulders slumped, and every breath burned like fire in my lungs. I was tired…no, I was super exhausted but I still needed to freshen up. The stench of sweat clung to me, soaked into my clothes, and the dust from the training field stuck to my skin like guilt. My whole body was dirty.I kicked the door shut behind me and leaned against it for a moment, pressing my eyes closed as the ache settled deep into my bones. With trembling fingers, I began to remove my shirt. But the moment I lifted my arm, a searing pain shot through my side.“Agh…!” I screamed and then collapsed onto my knees.The sound of my voice echoed around my room like it didn’t belong to me, making me gaze around a bit. It was too loud and too broken. My chest rose and fell rapidly, I could feel panic in my throat. I slowly reached down,
Her Wolf Calls to HerDavina’s POVMy lungs burned, My arms trembled and my legs screamed with every movement of pain I was enduring. But Alpha Eris was still circling me. He was still calm Focused and very tired. Which made me wonder the kind of wolf he is. I know he's Alpha and was supposed to be stronger than anyone else in the pack but this was too much. I know no matter how hard I train and even become better, I can never match his strength.“Again,” he said for the hundredth time that morning.I gritted my teeth, forcing myself to stand upright. I was too exhausted already. My knees wobbled, but I didn’t let myself fall. I couldn’t fall. I didn't want to disappoint him again. He has been trying to see me become stronger and better.I tried to remember how to breathe. In, Out, Slow, and Control. But my chest felt too tight.“I can’t,” I whispered.“Wrong answer.” His voice came out sharp, but not cruel. He wasn’t mocking me, he was daring and Pushing me.He lunged again. Not ful
Awakening the FighterEris’s POVThe sun had barely risen when I started dressing for training. As Alpha, I need to train more than the others. I should be stronger too.This morning, I didn't need any Maid to help me get dressed. So, I put on my black training pants, I fastened the ties accordingly before reaching for my tunic. The fabric slipped over my shoulders, fitting snugly, but my mind wasn’t on the routine of it.I was waiting and wondering why she hadn't knocked yet. It was unlike her. She always comes to remind me.“Hmmm,” I wondered. Or won’t she want to train again? Or was it something else?Davina had come to me last night, with full willingness burning in her eyes as she told me she was ready to go again. But words were one thing…action was another.Would she show up? Or would fear to steal her decision?I fastened the last strap on my wrist guards, glancing toward the door. Yet, there was nothing.Tch.I ran a hand through my hair and exhaled sharply before turning to