It was now five p.m., and Orion was instantly greeted by Kyle as he got off the bus. The man was taken by surprise; he thought Kyle would be waiting at the pickup point.“Don't you look at me like that! I am a police officer. I have my ways. You had me worried! Come on, you look like shit,” Kyle grumbled. “I told you to wait until you were discharged.”“Good to see you too, friend,” Orion replied with a tired smile. Though exhausted, anxiety tugged at him; he was ready to shift, something Kyle’s keen eyes didn’t miss.Kyle flicked Orion’s nose. “Don't even think about it,” he warned. “Now come, let me help you,” he added, taking Orion's small bag.“Any news?” Orion asked, hopefully, as they made their way to Kyle's car.“Nothing. Bellinor is gone. It's like he vanished into thin air. His property was left just like that, completely abandoned. All his staff and caretakers have disappeared with him. We spoke to the locals, friends, and family. None of them has heard a word since the day
The bus stopped at the gas station for a refill, allowing passengers to stretch their legs. Still in his seat, Orion hunched over while grabbing at his chest; he grunted as he clung to his heart."Please, I pray, let me endure all this pain he is inflicting on her! Don't let her suffer anymore," Orion desperately cried. He knew that monster was hurting Alinta; what made it worse was that this happened multiple times a day. "He is hurting our fire lily again," Silas snarled helplessly as he nestled close, encircling Angela. "This is a lot worse than the last ones. What in the hell is he doing to her?" Orion exhaled in complete dread as his spirit continued to weaken. “I hope we find our beloved soon,” Silas whimpered. "The moment my feet touch that soil, we are shifting to our two-legged Lycan beast and finding that creature!" Orion grunted, now clawing at his heart. “You will need your strength for when we get there. Mind you, it was only yesterday you woke, and today we lef
At this point, Alinta abandoned the idea of playing the good prisoner and gaining Bellinor's trust. He was going to hurt her either way; all that was left was to fight back."I knew I should have trusted my gut, you are a fucking grotesque bastard!" she shouted as she elbowed his ribs and kicked his shin. Bellinor only laughed darkly at her ineffective attacks while he wrapped his strong arms around her, pinning her against him. She was so weak and helpless that it humoured and somewhat bettered his mood."This is not love; it’s a fucking illness! You have lost your fucking mind! Orion is my true mate! You did something to my bond with him! You are the reason Angela is gone!" she screamed in a voice Bellinor had never heard before. It was raw and of pure abhorrence.Bellinor grabbed Alinta by the neck, causing her to choke while slowly turning her around to face him. She did not struggle; she did not want him to enjoy her suffering anymore. His eyes were violet, and she knew Onyx was
Trigger warning: The following chapter contains themes of sexual assault, which may be triggering for some survivors. Reader’s discretion is advised.Many agonising hours later, Bellinor flung the heavy steel door open, creating a loud boom as it hit the wall. He walked to a view of Alinta, clinging to her knees against her chest. She had bags under her red eyes and was visibly trembling at the sight of him.He gave her a loving smile, then proceeded to lift and carry a large bucket of steaming water inside while an elegant toiletry bag hung over his shoulder. He placed the bucket gently beside the bed and set the bag on the bedside table. He turned his gaze towards his prize. He felt disheartened when Alinta's wounds had not healed, finally confirming that she was indeed wolfless."Morning, my darling," Bellinor greeted utmost tenderly, but Alinta only looked at him in complete fear, whilst clasping her knees tightly. Bellinor kept smiling at her as if nothing was wrong. He turned hi
Trigger warning: The following chapter contains themes of abuse and violence, which may be triggering for some survivors. Reader’s discretion is advised.Alinta's head was killing her; everything from the hotel became a blur. She could only feel strong arms holding tightly onto her. Foggy images appeared of Bellinor's face looking contentedly at her. She would open her eyes with difficulty, only for them to be forced shut again due to the relentless migraine she was experiencing.The final flash was her feeling as though she was floating. The sound of eager steps hitting a stone floor made its way to her ears. Her thoughts became her own, but her body did not respond as she had hoped. Her chest was on fire, and her whole body was aching.She heard deep breathing accompanied by an anxious heartbeat. She tried to move again this time, but all she could do was slightly open her eyes to behold a blurred view beneath Bellinor's chin as he looked before him with a determined expression."Be
Gradually coming out of his enforced slumber, Orion pinched his eyes to his relentless splitting headache. He was confused and disoriented as he groggily released a groan of helplessness."Ah, you are finally awake," sang a snarky voice sarcastically.With difficulty, Orion looked towards where the voice came from. As soon as his vision cleared, he suddenly realised he was in a jail cell. Standing on the other side was a short and stout police officer with an unimpressed expression on his face.As soon as Orion became aware of his surroundings, he frantically got up and stumbled towards the steel bars. "Please, officer! You have to return to the hotel! There is a woman, Alinta Ull, who is in danger! Help her, please!""Your mate?" the officer asked dismissively."Yes!" Orion cried desperately."You can cut the crap. We know the truth, home wrecker," the policeman barked."She is my mate! That man did something to her fated mark! Please, he is hurting her!" Orion cried anxiously as he