Alpha Azarel was the one who had held me captive; he was the one who killed my mate. He was the one I had been running from.My gaze drifted around the study. This was the same place Alpha Azarel and Victoria had abused time and again. My entire body broke out in a cold sweat and I started panting; overwhelmed by the sudden barrage of emotions and memories.My chest grew stuffy as all the air in my lungs got sucked out. I couldnโt stay here any longer. Scrambling to my feet, I zapped out of the house stopping only after I reached the meadow I frequented with Cassius.My steps faltered, and I came to an abrupt halt; my gaze drifting over the meadow restlessly. This place, this was the meadow next to Laymanโs cliff. No wonder I felt a connection when I saw it for the first time.The moon shone brightly, bathing everything in a dim silvery glow. The chirping crickets, rustling grass, and screeching bats created a deep, dark symphony; a perfect reflection of my thoughts at the moment.I w
He stood there like that for a few moments before approaching me slowly; his hands raised in the air, โAre you okay?โ I pulled myself to a sitting posture and nodded. Tears rolled down his cheeks as he knelt beside me. He lifted my chin gently and gulped, โI am so sorry, Omega. I am sorry that I couldnโt do anything about this.โI shook my head and waved my hands, trying to tell him that this wasnโt his fault.โI am so silly, right?โ His dejected voice sounded as he pulled out a small box from his pocket. โI am asking you if you are okayโฆ. How can someone be fine in this hellhole?โHe applied the medicine to my bruise; his fingers moving along my skin with a feathery movement. โIt is all my fault, Omega. I should have helped you escape long back; maybe the first time Alpha Azarel laid his hand on you.โHe cupped my face, his lips pressing into a thin line and his eyes brimming with guilt, โI am sorry that I couldnโt stand up for youโฆ.โ His voice cracked with emotions as he continued,
โWhere is that bitch? Is she still sleeping?โ A harsh voice resounded in the background, piercing through the darkness surrounding me.โYes, Alpha.โ Another sickly sweet voice sounded, โNow that she is going to turn eighteen, she has sprouted wings. She thinks that a charming mate will appear magically and save her.โโOmega!โ The harsh voice sounded again, this time louder with a tinge of controlled anger. โCome down this moment!โI groaned and tossed to my side, covering my ears. Why were they shouting so loudly? Another groan left my lips, followed by a whimper.โOmega! If you donโt come down in five seconds, I will kill you!โ The voice held such vehemence that it shattered the darkness around, bringing forth flashes of memories.My eyes snapped open, and I sat up with a gasp. He was calling for me. I was the omega of this pack. The momentary effect of adrenaline ebbed a bit soon, and I was made aware of the bone-breaking ache that consumed my body. My entire body seemed to be burn
At first, both Cassius and I were wary of Alpha Azarel but as time went by, we started trusting him more. Alpha Azarel told me more about the vampire kingdom, the Lycan king, his pack, and the witch covens. It was as thrilling as it was stupefying to know the ins and outs of the power structure in the supernatural world. Everyone was hanging on a thin thread of balance; each struggling to tip the other over the edge. We met several prominent members of the pack and talked to them. I even met a few alphas of other packs. He never stopped me from doing anything I wished. Just to test him, I tried to leave his packโs territory with Cassius. He didnโt get riled up or flustered; instead, he offered to accompany me. That was the day he took me to meet the Lycan King. The Lycan Palace sprawled over hundreds of acres of land. Built in marble and red sandstone, it oozed elegance and grandeur. There was a large garden with an exquisite fountain in the fro
A sharp, burning sensation in my throat and lungs woke me up. Snapping open my eyes, I found that the room was filled with a strong haze of smoke.“Cassius! Wake up.” I called out in a panicked voice, shaking him up. “Our house is on fire.”He sat up, blinking, and then rubbing his eyes. He looked so adorable in that daze, but there was no time to admire him. I grabbed his arm and led him out of the house at vampire speed. We had just moved into the courtyard when Boom! The house exploded; sending pieces of debris flying in all directions.I spun around quickly, pushing him to the ground and covering him with my body. Pieces of cinder and rocks pelted my back, but I held on.“Miraya, Cassius, Don’t just stay here. Come with me.” Alpha Azarel’s voice sounded as he helped me up and led us both further away.My mouth hung open, and I gaped as the long tongue of flames flared brighter. There was another e
When I returned home, Cassius was pacing up and down the porch. His eyes lit up on seeing me and he ran to catch up with me. โWhere did you go suddenly?โ His concerned gaze raked all over me. โDo you have any idea how worried I was?โI laced my arms around his arms, and a ghost of a smile played on my lips. He was safe, and I hadnโt killed anyone; at least not today. I blinked my eyes to restrain those stupid tear drops, but they spilled over my cheeks, anyway.โMiraya? Why are you crying?โ His breath hitched and his face grew a shade paler. โPlease donโt hide anything from me, okayโฆ.โI nodded. โI am just glad to see that you are fine.โHis expression darkened, and he pulled away, smacking his fist against his palm. โIt is him, isnโt it? He threatened you again.โ His jaws clenched and his eyes narrowed. โI am going to kill that fucking bastard!โโI donโt think Cassius has that kind of ability, do you, Miraya?โ Andresโs voice sounded, making me jump. โDonโt tell me you are depending o
“Miraya?” I was still standing over that man’s body when Cassius’ deep and velvety voice sounded behind me.Startled, I spun around with a gasp. My eyes flickered between him and the man’s body, “H… How much did you see?”His eyes widened in horror as he took a step toward me. He raised his shaking fingers and touched my cheeks. “Is this still you, Miraya?”I took a step backward and wiped the blood off my lips. Raising my bloody hand, I burst into a peal of dry laughter. “What do you think? I just killed this boy lying here.” My throat constricted. “I sucked his blood until the light in his eyes died.”He shook his head vehemently, “I don’t believe you can do something like that.” He rushed over and held my shoulders. “I know you very well, Miraya. You are anything but a killer.”I looked into his eyes, brimming with emotions. Love di
โMiraya, please eat something,โ Cassius said, and something brushed against my lips. โIt has been an entire day since you put anything in your mouth.โI turned my head away, hoping that he would leave me alone, but he didnโt. He kept coaxing me. In the end, I blurted out in an annoyed voice, โI donโt really have any appetite, Cassius. Why wonโt you just leave me alone?โHe sat beside me and cupped my face; forcing me to look at him. โI am worried about you, Miraya. It hurts me to see you like this.โThe frown on my forehead deepened, and I gulped. โGo back to your home, Cassius. Havenโt I already told you that I donโt love you? Why do you keep coming back like a pathetic dog?โHis expression hardened and his jaws clenched. โThis attitude is the reason you are alone, Miraya. Your parents must have been fed up with your attitude and that is whyโฆ.โHe got to his feet and stormed out of the room. The sound of receding footsteps echoed in the room and slam! The door was banged shut.Cassiu
“Where did you get the money to buy drugs?”“Who else in your circle takes drugs?”“Your father mentioned a breakup. Dis your ex take drugs too?”“Who is your dealer?“Do you have any links to the underground racket that was discovered two years ago?”My lips curved in an involuntary smile as the officer continued to question me. It felt good to be questioned like a normal person; not having to think about Andres or any of that crazy supernatural stuff.“What are you grinning about? Do you think you can escape the hands of the law?” He growled in frustration. This only made me smile wider. He turned almost purple with rage.His fist came slamming on the table. “Once your medical reports are here, I will wipe that smirk off your face.”Oh yeah! The medical reports. Once they are here, it will be proven that I didn’t take any drugs. I will have to