ALICE MORGANI slipped into the convertible, which was backed outside. I had my instrument at the side of the car. My heart was heavy."Jeffrey, take me to the cemetery." The engine came to life, and the car started in motion. I watched through the window as we passed several pack members going about their business.The morning was still young, and the sun rays danced across the sky, painting the clouds in a warm palette of orange and pink.I was on my way to the cemetery to show my respect to my father and little brother. The vacuum created through my heart was still open and couldn't be filled until I got my own tears of freshness.I could still remember our last conversation before he was shut out of the world. If only I could still have more time with him.If only I could still have his companion and his kind words, filled with so much wisdom. Now I was left with nothing but memories that still haunt me every time I close my eyes to sleep.The only eyes I have in the world were br
Selena stood in front of her dressing mirror with her head facing down."How could I?" she clenched her fist together. Her thoughts consumed her; she had never felt the ground opening up and swallowing her. She was consumed with embarrassment lingering through her veins.And all she could do was blame an unfortunate being. Arya Scotler. How could she have so many effects on her even in her absence?Selena could see the eyes of the crowd that looked down on her with so much disappointment in their eyes.This wasn't her; what happened to her? The crowd murmured, and she just couldn't help herself standing there at the podium. No one was coming to rescue her; no one was coming to take away the shame buried deep in her.She heard footsteps approaching, but she was too scared to look at the person. She was scared of herself. Something that has never happened to her before. She was calm, but her breathing accelerated each minute as the crowd murmured.Wolves talk in twos and threes. Frust
"Sofera," Arya called behind my back when I was almost close to the door.I turned around with my head bowed to the ground."Yes, my lady, do you need anything?" She sighed. I knew what she was about to say—even a blind man could notice my change of altitude."I will be going for a walk in the garden when the sun goes down, and I want you to come along with me," she said, her eyes observing my every movement.I knew she noticed the slight change in me but blamed it based on the headache that I gave; she didn't want to press on."Take some rest after serving me breakfast; that will be all for now." I took a deep breath before walking away.Her systems and body seem to react differently to her mind. Her mind was set on stones while her body quivered.As the sun's rays hid behind the horizon, it was almost close to nightfall. Arya walked hand in hand with her personal maid, Sofera. "The doctor asked me to exercise more frequently in anticipation for the delivery," Arya began a conversa
Alice was pacing from one end of the room to the other. She felt so uneasy. She just couldn't understand why Damian had suddenly changed. Her sweet heart wasn't the same as usual.They were only engrossed in so many arguments lately; he even nags at her at every instance and even insults her, telling her how she couldn't even boil an egg.This was me before, and he knew of all of these before we got married. Why did he change all of a sudden? Now everything I do irritates him. I could feel the distance between us going apart day by day.Why not talk to him about it? My instinct said.There is no need to; he should accept you the way you are. The only one said.The heavy burden of Alpha Damian changes was heavy on my shoulder, so I decided to do something and learn how to cook, at least since it was his problem. I couldn't allow him to slip off my fingers.I took out my phone and watched some procedures. I couldn't let my pride down by asking one of the maids to teach me.They can eas
Sofero..I watched as Arya narrated her ordeal to me; her voice echoed down the room. It was full of pain. I was quiet; just her voice and the cranky noise from the cricket were all I heard.I felt pity for her as she went on; at some point she had to stop and allow the tears to pour down. I couldn't believe she passed through all that; it hurts me more that I was going to add more to her pain.When she mentioned her pack, my eyes widened in surprise. Memories keep flooding my head—painful memories I wanted to keep hidden. I heard all her stories with rapt attention. At some point, her voice cracked, and she sniffed. She told me all and ended it with these words."Here I am, Sofera. I'm still wondering what will become of my fate here. I just wanted a father figure for my pup," she said, rubbing her stomach, which was getting bigger and bigger with each passing day.Then I began to wonder why Alpha Jasper visited the Ember Moon. Ember Moon and Silver Crescent were core enemies.How
Sofera…Even after having those memorable times with Arya, I still found my legs walking towards Selena's chambers.With anxiety growing with each step I took, I kept wondering whether I was doing the right thing or not. I just can't let my mother die; she was just all I got. Giving off the information I got from Arya was a chance to save my own blood, and I couldn't let it down.As I approached, I couldn't stop the uneasiness that ran through my spine. The feeling of guilt churned deep into my stomach. I couldn't stop feeling that way. I slowly knocked on the door; I wasn't forced this time; I came of my own free will without being summoned. I wanted to let go of this bondage that seems to consume me—the bondage between Selena and me. This was the last of it; either way, I just have to leave to get my peace back. I was done running her dirty errands. The plan I made with my mother the last time I visited her at the dungeon.My heart shattered into pieces when I saw her brutal face
Alpha Damian.."Alpha," a guard who rushed in called; he was breathing heavily with his head bowed to the ground. He was sweating like he was being chased by something behind him."Ezra," I called. I could recognize him; he was the guard assigned to guard my mother's chambers.I stood to my feet, sensing the sense of urgency in his voice."What is it?" I questioned "Luna Isabella slumped," my brows etched in confusion. What does he mean by slumped? She was the one I left earlier this morning."Where is she?" I demanded, dismissing all thoughts that ran through my head. I needed to be sure she was okay first."In her room." I rushed off, leaving the guard behind in the direction of her room. What could have gone wrong? She was well this morning. Sweat dripped down the back of my head at the worst scenario that could happen.When I got to her chambers, she was lying on the bed, and she looked like she was just having a nap. Peaceful."Mother," I called, but there was no response."Mot
"I made your favorite Alpha," Selena giggled while presenting the meal she made earlier. She took a plate and began dishing it out."Huh! What happened to the maids?" Jasper wondered why she should do that; she hadn't done that before."I just wanted to give you something different from the usual," Selena said, clapping her hands together without making any sound. Her excitement was evident in her face, with a smile that reached her eyes.I haven't seen her so excited to this extent, and I can't stop the feeling that she wants something from me. I don't know what to do then; I just have to find out after this meal. Jasper thought to himself.The aroma of the fisherman's soup filled the air, watering the mouth of Jasper, eager to have a taste of what his dear Luna had made for him.I hope it won't be my death after this meal, he thought again. His mind was contemplating whether to trust Selena or not."Ummh," Jasper nodded his head in approval of the recipe."Delicious," he complimente