MasukShare
Chapter 7: Mates
Terakhir Diperbarui:
2025-01-26 12:28:12
Bab terkait
Whispers of Frost and Fire Chapter 8: Arrival
As soon as the plane touched down, I felt the chill hit me like a punch to the chest. Chase, Alaska, was as cold as the rumors had said, and then some. The town itself was barely a shadow of what I had imagined—a cluster of empty, weather-beaten buildings, standing as if waiting for the inevitable winter that would likely last for most of the year. It was so quiet, so still, it felt almost deserted. There were no bustling markets, no busy streets—just a few scattered houses and shops that looked as though they hadn’t seen a visitor in ages. The kind of place where time itself seemed to slow down.The air was thick with a sharp, biting cold that made it hard to breathe at first. It stung my skin, sending a shiver down my spine as I stepped out of the plane. The snow-covered ground stretched out before me, a pristine, untouched white that seemed to go on forever. I could see the looming silhouette of the Foraker Mountain in the distance, its peak covered in thick snow and jagged cliffs.
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-26Whispers of Frost and Fire Chapter 9: Alpha
As I stepped out of the vehicle, the cold air of Chase bit at my skin, sending a shiver down my spine. I took in my surroundings, eyes scanning the military-like compound that stretched before me. Everything seemed so different from home, so distant.And then, I saw him.Alpha Rhett stood at the entrance of the pack house, his tall frame cutting a striking silhouette against the darkened sky. At 6'4", he was a giant, his broad shoulders and muscular build only adding to his imposing presence. His brown hair was tousled in a way that made him look effortlessly handsome, and his brown eyes were sharp, as if they could see right through me.In that moment, I couldn’t help but stare. He was the most handsome man I’d ever seen, with an aura of power that felt almost suffocating. But there was something about him that felt cold, distant. As if he was above even acknowledging my presence.When I finally walked closer, his gaze shifted. His eyes widened for a fraction of a second, then narrow
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-15Whispers of Frost and Fire Chapter 10: Interrogation
Sitting in front of Alpha Rhett’s desk felt like being on trial—except I wasn’t guilty of anything. I wasn’t even sure what was happening, but I could feel the weight of his eyes on me, sharp and calculating. My mom sat beside me, her posture rigid, but her eyes were still distant. It was like she was physically there, but mentally, she had drifted somewhere else entirely.Alpha Rhett leaned back in his chair, folding his arms across his chest, eyes never leaving mine. For a long moment, the room was silent, heavy with anticipation. I shifted uncomfortably in my seat, not sure what to expect. But then, he broke the silence.“Tell me about yourself,” he said, his voice stern but not unkind. It wasn’t a friendly request—it felt more like an order. Like he needed to know who I was, what I was, what I could bring to the table.I swallowed hard. “I’m Aurelia,” I started, my voice quiet, unsure. “I’m from Arizona. I came here with my mom.”Alpha Rhett raised an eyebrow, clearly unimpressed.
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-15Whispers of Frost and Fire Chapter 11: Settling
Aurelia’s POVThe way he looked at me when he first saw me… He seemed surprised, but maybe it was just my imagination. The expression disappeared as fast as it came. He spoke to us in a very military-like manner, but when he looked at me, it felt like he was staring into my soul. At times, it almost seemed like he was disgusted.“You can settle in your family’s old cabin. It remains uninhabited. There is some work that needs to be done. I don’t take it easy on my people, and I won’t take it easy on you. It is your responsibility to ensure the cabin is livable,” Rhett said with such disdain that I almost scoffed. I guess if I had, he would’ve made me do twenty push-ups or something. What a stuck-up Alpha.My mom and I made our way to the cabin, which was located on the edge of the compound, near the forest. It had been abandoned for years, but it used to belong to her. The small space was cold, most of the furniture was broken, and dust covered every surface. A fireplace stood in the c
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-15Whispers of Frost and Fire Chapter 12: Gatherers
The night was eerily quiet as I sat on the floor of the loft, my fingers trembling as I reached for another box. The others had been filled with relics of the past—coats, journals, maps—but something told me this one would be different.As I lifted the lid, my breath hitched.Inside, neatly folded beneath a layer of silk, were dresses.Not just any dresses—gowns of breathtaking elegance, made of rich fabrics like velvet and silk, embroidered with delicate silver and gold thread. They weren’t the kind of clothes meant for a warrior, nor for someone surviving in a harsh mountain pack. They were regal, like something out of a forgotten fairy tale.Who had worn these?Nestled on top of the garments was a brush, its wooden handle worn smooth by time. A small, clear crystal was embedded into the back, faintly catching the dim light. The moment my fingers brushed against it, a strange warmth spread through me, like a forgotten memory trying to surface.Then, at the very bottom of the box, I
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-15Whispers of Frost and Fire Chapter 13: Ready
The cabin was finally ready. It was small but comfortable, with a single bedroom, an open space that served as the kitchen, dining area, and living room, and a loft where I created a cozy reading nook. I hung some of the dresses I found in the chest, which I will wash later and carefully laid out the photographs and other trinkets on a small wooden table. The space felt like mine now—a mix of old and new, of discovery and belonging.“Aury, are you ready? Get your bow,” my mom called from the doorway.We were heading out to hunt—Alpha Rhett had made it clear that we had to provide for ourselves. The elk we caught would last a week, with its bones useful for making broth, and the antlers could be crafted into knife handles or even jewelry for trade. The hide would be turned into satchels and other items we could exchange for supplies. I was learning so much.“It’s amazing how I forgot all these skills in Arizona,” my mom mused as she opened the cabin door. “But now that I’m here, it’s a
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-15Whispers of Frost and Fire Chapter 14: Soldier
We were cooking the last fish from the bear incident while my mom canned the jam she made with the berries when a sharp knock sounded at the door.“I suppose you’re Aurelia and Amanda,” a deep voice said when my mom opened it. “I’m here to notify you that, starting tomorrow, both of you will be required to participate in training. Morning training begins at 0600, and the evening session is at 2000. I’ll be here at 0545 to escort you to the training arena. Be ready.”The man was tall, broad-shouldered, and stiff as a board. His face was as serious as a heart attack.“And you are… Mr. Bossy, I suppose?” I shot back, crossing my arms. “Listen, I’m here for a vacation and some mental healing, not boot camp. I won’t be joining you at the crack of dawn. Besides, I don’t even own a watch, so good luck dragging me anywhere.”Looks like I found more than wild animals in Alaska—I found my attitude.“Young lady!” my mom scolded, shooting me a warning glare. Then she turned back to the man. “Hi,
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-15Whispers of Frost and Fire Chapter 15: Transformation
I woke up at dawn, inhaling the crisp, untouched air. This place was truly magical. Whether it was the colors of the sky, the fresh scent of pine, or just the simplicity of life here, everything felt... right.“Aury, what are you doing outside in pajama shorts and a tank top? Do you want to get frostbite?” my mom called out from the doorway.Strangely, I wasn’t cold at all.“I’m fine, Mom,” I assured her, but looking around at the frozen landscape, I knew it had to be below freezing. Thirty degrees, maybe less. Still, I felt perfectly warm. Maybe I was just getting used to Alaska. Then again, everyone else in the pack still wore thick coats and furs, so… maybe not.“Teenagers these days are daredevils,” my mom teased as she stepped outside, rubbing her arms for warmth. She looked at me thoughtfully. “Darling, how do you feel? We haven’t really talked much about home, and I think maybe it’s time we do.”I hesitated. “Mom, it feels weird talking about this stuff with you.”“Oh, come on,
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-15
Bab terbaru
Whispers of Frost and Fire Chapter 67: Sister
Aurelia’s POVLight. Bright, blinding light.I blinked once. Twice. A million times.It took me a while to adjust to my surroundings. The hum of machines. Distant voices. A window overlooking a beautiful stretch of forest. I was in the pack’s hospital.“We don’t need a hospital. We can heal ourselves. We were just sleeping it off.”Wait—who was that? “Are you serious? Alba, hello?!”My wolf. My wolf!“Yes, you do. And you’re lucky, human, to be soul-bound with me.”“Alba! How are we even talking? Do I just... think at you?”“Yes. Like we’re doing now.”I felt sore. “How long have we been in this bed?”“A couple of days, I think.”This wasn’t the first time I’d overslept something major.“Your body’s adjusting. A new wolf, me, and a strong one at that. Beautiful, too. Plus, your goddess-given power.”“Hold up. How do you know you’re powerful and beautiful? And... power?”“I can feel it. And yes, your magic. But first, let’s go for a run.”“Let me get up first, then we’ll see about
Whispers of Frost and Fire Chapter 66: Beta
Ares’ POV“Come on, Snow. You gotta get up,” I muttered to my sister, nudging her lightly. Two days. She’d slept for two whole days. Again. And I was over it.A groan came from the bed. I let out a breath. Well, that was better than the coma-like state she’d been in before.“Stop being a sleepyhead. I need you to wake up. We all need you,” I said, softer this time.The door creaked open behind me. “Has she moved or said anything?” Alpha Rhett asked.I didn’t even bother to hide my eye-roll. I didn’t care what anyone said—it was obvious he cared for her way more than any normal pack member. What Alpha spend two days straight sitting in someone’s hospital room?“She groaned,” I replied.“You should take a break. I’m here—I’ll watch over her.”Didn’t sound like I had a choice.“Sure. I’ll go get something to eat. Thanks,” I said, getting up.I stepped out of the room but didn’t walk away. I lingered by the small hallway window, peeking through the gaps in the blinds. I watched as Alpha
Whispers of Frost and Fire Chapter 65: Jerry
Jerry’s POVI woke up at 4 a.m. The sky outside was still dark and quiet. My body moved through its routine without thought—wake up, hit the gym, spar with one of the warriors. Then breakfast. Then the office. I had to process payroll before the banks opened. Running a pack isn’t for the faint of heart.My lovely mate was still sleeping. She enjoys her mornings slow, and I’m okay with that. Jeremy, on the other hand, was also asleep, and that I wasn’t okay with. He should be up with me, getting his discipline set. Instead, he was still floating in the honeymoon phase with his new mate.A gamma is not a bad match for an alpha. But he gave up a beta-blooded female with high priestess potential. Fated mate or not, he made a political mistake. That kind of bond could have brought strength to the pack—especially with these demon attacks getting worse.My own fated mate died in a rogue attack before we had a chance to mate. I chose another, Jeremy’s mother. Chosen mates are just as good, s
Whispers of Frost and Fire Chapter 64: Wolf
"Hi," I said timidly.She stood before me, tall, radiant, cloaked in fur as white as snow with eyes like garnets, glowing from within. My wolf. She was... like me."I have been waiting for this moment," she said. Her voice was regal, calm, and ancient. "I am Alba, descendant of the goddess Kheimon, first of my kind. High Priestess of Winter.""Is that who we are?" I asked, my voice trembling with awe. "High Priestess of Winter?""Yes, young one. That is who we are. Do you not feel our power?""I do," I whispered. "I felt it... when we attacked the demon."Only then did I look around us. We stood in what looked like the middle of a frozen ocean. Ice stretched in every direction, flawless and glistening, with no land in sight. Above us, the sky was glowing with soft, golden light, ethereal, energizing. Peaceful. Magical."Yes, we wounded that demon," she said."I thought we killed it. It turned to smoke after our attack.""To kill a demon requires more than drawing its blood," she said
Whispers of Frost and Fire Chapter 63: Survivor
The demon's grip tightened. The pressure was excruciating. I could not move, and I could not fill my lungs with air anymore.My ribs cracked, at least one of them did. I couldn't scream. Couldn’t move. The heat scorched through me, blistering my skin. I was suffocating, burning, and breaking.This is it, I thought.This is how I die.But just as the world began to fade into nothingnessI heard her.A voice. Fierce. Wild. Mine but not mine.“You will not kill us.”A sharp pain tore through my chest, not from the demon, but from within. It was like lightning cracked open my soul. My head snapped back, eyes wide, and my whole body exploded with a blinding white light.The demon howled.Frost spread across its hand and arm. The cold energized me; it was me as another surge came through my body.All the frustration, the weakness, the fear, it all exploded and dissipated in an explosion. As the demon’s hand shattered into a million pieces. It roared in agony. I fell hard onto the stone ste
Whispers of Frost and Fire Chapter 62: Echoes
POV: AureliaI woke up feeling strangely rested, as if the chaos of yesterday hadn’t left its mark. But it had. A warrior from another pack had been murdered inside our borders, and his chest was carved open, a demon mark left behind. And last night, I dreamt again.No, not a dream.The demon spoke to me.It felt too vivid, too real. Like it was no longer bound to the other side but slipping into this world… into mine.And then Rhett showed up. Like a knight in dark armor, he held me through the night. I’d fallen asleep in his arms and somehow ended up in my bed this morning. Ares was home. So was Mom, if the smell of bacon coming from the kitchen was anything to go by.Today, I needed normalcy.Breakfast with the family. Morning practice. After training, I went home, worked on some new jewelry, then walked to Market Street to drop them off at one of the shops that sold my work. I even considered expanding and maybe start selling online or even in human markets. Crazy, right?The sun d
Whispers of Frost and Fire Chapter 61: Shadows
POV: RhettI woke before dawn, a hum of unease crawling beneath my skin. It wasn’t the usual stress of leadership or the weight of politics pressing down on me. No, this was different. This was dread.I didn’t even make it to the war room before Brandon intercepted me in the hallway. His face was pale, his jaw clenched.“It’s Jonas,” he said.Jonas, the emissary from Crescent Ridge. Sharp. Steady. Loyal to the cause, if not to me.“Where?”“Behind the barracks. You’ll want to see this.”We moved through the thick morning mist in silence. The compound was quiet, save for the distant cry of a crow. One for death. Two for trouble. I remembered my grandmother saying that once.Jonas lay in the clearing, and one look told me everything.Not just murder. Ritual.His chest had been carved open with sickening precision. Symbols burned into his flesh pulsed faintly—demonic, like the ones Aurelia had described. There was no blood. No sign of a struggle. As if he’d gone willingly.Or been taken i
Whispers of Frost and Fire Chapter 60: Uncover
Aurelia’s POVI didn’t stop running. Not until I reached the pack house, not until I was standing in front of Alpha Rhett’s office door, panting, my heart pounding harder than it should’ve been. That symbol, branded into the temple stone like a fiery curse, was still seared into my mind.I knocked. Harder than necessary.The door cracked open, but it wasn’t Rhett who answered. Lily stepped out, looking… disheveled. Her lipstick was smeared, her hair mussed like she’d just rolled out of bed—or someone’s arms. She tugged down her tiny dress, pretending not to notice the flush on her cheeks.I stood there, frozen.Lily.Hair tousled, lipstick smeared, tugging at the hem of a too-short dress like it might magically grow an inch if she pulled hard enough. Her smirk was smug, but her eyes flashed like she’d been caught.Great.“Look what the avalanche dragged in,” she purred with a cruel smile. “A frozen corpse. Oops. Sorry, Aury—I got confused for a second. Your paleness threw me off.”Bi
Whispers of Frost and Fire Chapter 59: Preparations & Secrets
POV: AureliaAfter the ball on Saturday and the Council meeting that followed, I was exhausted. My body ached, my thoughts were tangled, and the heaviness of responsibility settled into my bones like frost.And yet, it was only Monday.My official role as high priestess had barely begun, and here I was—sitting in war rooms, speaking alongside Alphas and strategists like I belonged. I wasn’t sure if I did. But I knew I had to.As the meeting began, we gathered once more in the war hall. This time, it was less ceremonial and more tactical. The long table was crowded with voices, not just in person, but through a large video screen that connected us to packs too far to travel. The faces of distant Alphas flickered with unstable connections, eyes squinting into their screens, expressions guarded.Some representatives were cooperative, offering records and patrol notes. Others were vague and evasive. A few, like the Blackwood and Night Howlers delegates, answered in clipped sentences and t
