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16. Secrets Are a Heavy Burden
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2025-01-25 02:00:21
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Winter 17. Best Wing-Woman
“You saved my ass on Friday.”Krista was lying on the grass in the empty park close to the school. We decided to meet up here on Sunday. Usually she was busy on Sunday with her family but her mom had taken her dad to a work function. Of course her brother was in the dojo but she wanted to get out.“You probably would have been fine. It’s not like you were doing anything bad. You just went to a party.”“Well, I was about to get down with my bad self.”I rolled my eyes. “Please don’t say that.”She laughed, rolling on her side to face me. “I heard Rebecca got torn a part. Not just by Gamma either.”“Oh, I’m pretty sure you could hear my dad yelling from the pack house. She comes in, getting dragged in by Gamma, drunk, smelling like sex and smoke, and I’m pretty sure she took something hard. Her pupils were blown out like crazy.”“Oh my goddess. I would have loved to hear that. Finally, they catch her doing when she has been doing for years.”Leaning my head back, I frowned. “I just don’t
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-26Winter 18. A Little Sabotage
I looked over at my dad. He looked agitated. His back was straight as his hands thrummed on the steering wheel. Not just that but his leg was bouncing as well. It was odd seeing him like this. “Winter, I need you to remember. It’s really important.” “We didn’t talk about you or Hannah. The only thing we talked about was that Krista had seen Rebecca at the party. It wasn’t…” He growled, glaring at me. “I need you to tell me what he said!” I did jump this time as he raised his voice. “Nothing. Really. He didn’t say anything! It’s not like he would talk about that kind of stuff. He knows I can’t do anything or that you think I’m worth telling anything.” “That’s right. That’s right.” The second time he said it, he let out a sigh. “Why would Damian talk to you about anything?” He chuckled to himself. “How silly of me.” I looked out the window, keeping my hands in my lap. After that, I expected him to just kick me out of the car and make me walk home. However, he seemed like he w
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-12Winter 19. Trespassing
One thing I didn’t expect was Mr. Penn waiting outside of Statistics. Krista elbowed me and waggled her eyebrows as he motioned me to follow him. I gave a quick wave to Krista and I followed a few steps behind. Usually Krista and I would part anyways, since I had my Study Period and she had her Pottery class. Mr. Penn lead me to the front office and held the door open for me. Principal Miles seemed to be surprised and immediately frowned. He stepped up the counter and tapped his fingers on the wood. “Is everything okay, Caspian? Winter?” I shrugged and Mr. Penn must have realized then that this looked like I had done something wrong. He waved his hands before reaching into his back pocket for a folded piece of paper. “Miss Winter expressed the interest in learning German. I thought during her Study Period, she could take German from me. However, I wanted to make sure she could get the credit for it.” Principal Miles let off a sigh of relief. “Is that so.” “Principal Miles,
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-12Winter 20. Irritatingly Correct
I nodded again. “We did. My Great-Grandmother was a full-blooded witch that found refuge in Dawn Claw. At the time, my Great-Grandfather had lost his mate a few years back. He had been the current Gamma of the pack. They two of them didn’t have an…instant…connection. At least not from the stories my mother told me. But they did end up marrying and having my Grandmother and a Great Uncle.” “A witch line is passed down through the eldest female? Correct?” “Yeah. It’s why I have the last name Cyprus and Rebecca doesn’t. Hannah never had the last name Cyprus either. She took after my Grandfather, Gregory Tank. She changed her last name when she moved in with Dad.” Mr. Penn cocked his head to the side. “I remember Linny doing spells, or always having a potion on hand.” He looked down and smiled to himself. “She always smelled like herbs. Like mint and rosemary.” “That’s what I remember as well.” It was weird. I didn’t talk about my mother with Luna Ember much because I knew it was
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-13Winter 21. Thorn In My Side
“Winter!”I jumped when I heard my name being yelled. Looking past Mr. Penn, I saw my dad storming into the library. Blinking, I tried to think of a reason why he would be here. Better yet, what I would have done for him to come all the way here for me.“Dad, I…”Dad looked from me, down to Mr. Penn, who was frowning now as he sat across from me. “What is going on here?”“I…needed some extra tutoring.” I slammed my books shut. “Mr. Penn was willing to help me so I didn’t fail.”My dad scoffed. “Of course you need help.” He shook his head though. “Where is Rebecca?”Furrowing my brow, I shook my head. “I…don’t know. Mr. Penn was tutoring me through my study period. I don’t have the same schedule as Rebecca. So I don’t know…”“Give me your phone.”I scrambling to remove the video app that was up for the German, I handed it to my dad. He frowned as he looked down at it.“You don’t have Rebecca’s number in your phone.”It was so hard not to scoff. “I know it by heart. I don’t need to have
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-14Winter 22. All Fun and Games
*** Caspian’s POV ***I shouldn’t have gotten as much of a kick out of Winter pouting as I did. If anything, talking about Linny today just made me see more of her in Winter. They had very similar mannerisms and it was funny to watch. Winter was a bit more reserved unless she lets the fire out.‘You are mean. Let the poor she-wolf be.’ Onan was surprisingly against the whole charade.‘I’m not mean. She needs a ride home, and I could give her one.’He huffed. ‘You didn’t need to force her to go with you.’‘I didn’t. I just…give her the option of Damian.’‘And you knew she wouldn’t take that because you know her personality now. She doesn’t want to inconvenience others. You are being mean, Caspian. I at least have the excuse of being a grumpy old wolf. Why are you being mean to the she-wolf?’I let out a huff myself. ‘You are no older than I am, Onan. You just act like an old man. That’s different. I’m just giving her a ride home.’‘Sure, Caspian. Sure.’Glancing at Winter in my passenge
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-15Winter 23. Validation
I blinked at them. “I’m sorry…what? What are you doing in here?”“Well, you wouldn’t come over for dinner. So…we thought we would come over here and cook for you.”“How did you…?” Stepping in, I shut the door behind me.Ember scoffed. “I’m technically your landlord, Cas. I have a key.”Opening my mouth, I just decided to let it go. The two of them were a little over enthusiastic about having me back but they were my family. My Uncle in Blue Crescent took me on as a favor to his brother. One that he owed from long ago.He never treated me like immediately family. I was always the cousin who was from another pack. That’s not to say he treated me if anything other than respect. He just was harsh but in a good way.I didn’t mess around in school anymore like I had been after my parents died. His rigid way of doing things helped straighten me out as a teenager. Something that I think Ember and Damian couldn’t have done for me. They babied me and it was understandable but not what I needed.
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-16Winter 24. A Blood Curse
Pulling my sleeves up, I was washing out the pot that Ember made the sauce in. She was next to me, rinsing off the pan she made the chicken in. They had refused to give up their “big plans” so, at a stalemate, I got up to wash the dishes. Damian snuck a beer from the fridge and was sitting behind us at the island.“Em, I have a question about Linny.”She looked up at me, and I could see the flash of pain in her eyes. “What about? Is this about Winter?”I pursed my lips together. “It was something Winter said. She said that Linny tried to curse Caleb? That the curse was the reason why he hates Winter. Even though she is his own blood.”“She told you that?”Turning around, I looked at my brother. “Yeah. I also met him today…officially. He definitely doesn’t realize who I am.”“I didn’t expect him to. He was wrapped up in his own drama back then. On top of that, you don’t exactly look like the little kid that left.” Damian chuckled. “I’m surprised Winter told you about that.”“I am too, a
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-17
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Winter Epilogue 2
‘Your mate thinks you’re mad at her.’Ignoring Onan, I stormed into the store. Grabbing a few things here and there, I tossed everything into my cart. Wrinkling my nose, I grabbed pasta and some chicken thighs. I knew Winter’s tomatoes were ripe, so she could use them and make a full pasta dish with this. We also already had spinach so that would be fine.“Alpha!”My eyes shut for a moment before I turned around. “Beta.”“You doing alright? You like a little…” I waited to see if he wouldn’t finish his sentence. “…pissed?”Running my hands through my hair, I smiled a little too wide. “I’m fine, Dee. Is there something you needed?”“No. Just wondering…” He glanced at my cart. “…when you were coming back to training. Luna has been coming three times a week lately and I feel like it might be a bit much. You guys seemed to swap schedules. Everything okay?”“Yeah. Good. You’ll have to ask Winter what’s going on.”Dee pursed his lips. “I tried to get Krista to talk to her. She and Jackson ar
Winter Epilogue 1
*** Caspian’s POV *** I winced as I heard a bottle shatter in the kitchen. Standing up from my lean, I looked out through the glass door. Shaking my head, I slipped the parchment paper in between the pages of the book I was currently translating. Walking around my desk, I opened up the door, the seal breaking as the door opened.It really was amazing how soundproof Winter had made my office. Castiel was standing in the kitchen next to his sister, crying. Shyla was about to cry, her hands holding onto her dress tightly. The whole house now smelled like cherries and a hint of vodka. Winter was kneeled down, quickly wiping up the glass from the floor.My mate looked up at me and I could see a smile playing on her lips. It wasn’t serious and it looked like no one had been hurt. Clearing my throat, the two of the turned and I raised my eyebrow. That’s all it took. Shyla dissolved into tears and Castiel held onto her dress, crying with her.‘He’s crying in solidarity.’ Kamari added and I w
Winter 109. Until Your Last Breath
Caspian chuckled, grabbing another chocolate donut from the box. “I have to meet with Alpha Bitters while you’re gone. What did you want me to say?”“That’s rude, Alpha.” Dee spoke with his mouth out. “Calling the wolf bitter.”“Dee!” Both Caspian and I called him out. “That’s his last name!”I turned back to Caspian, pinching the bridge of my nose and trying to ignore Dee’s sassier attitude since becoming Beta. “I would say, for now, that we have a potential mating option for his youngest. If that would be something he is open to. Rebecca doesn’t turn eighteen until next month. She’s also already set for remedial classes after school is done. So, it’s going to be a few months. I don’t want to set expectations, but I would like the option there.”The room quieted for a moment. Hannah and Caleb were found guilty. Their sentences were being served. However, it wasn’t something that the Council would tell us. Only that, they would not be coming back to pack. Rebecca was actually under Ca
Winter 108. Change
“There would need to conditions.”I nodded.“You need to get your diploma. GED or graduate high school. That comes first.”I nodded again.“I will need to know how long you are leaving for, where you will be, who will be with you, as well as you calling me every night.”I nodded again.“We need to make sure that the pack is transitioned and that we are covered in case something did happen. I don’t want their Luna not being on territory making the pack feel uneasy.”Pressing my lips together, I fought to keep the smile taking over my face as I continued to nod.“One more thing, Winter. Before I agree to any this, you need to agree to this.”“What is it?” My heart pounded in my chest.He stared at me for a minute before a wicked grin filled his face. “You choose our Beta and Gamma.”My mouth dropped open. Onan roared in laughter and Kamari even snickered. Blinking at Caspian, he was smirking as his head cocked to the side. His eyebrow rose as he looked at me.“Agreed?” He held out his h
Winter 107. Peanut Galleries
‘‘Winter…’I hummed and shook my head.‘Winter, you need to wake up. You’re worrying our mate.’‘Five more minutes, Mom.’The voice laughed. ‘Oh, Winter. I am not your mother.’My eyes flung open and I sat up. The head rush made me press my palm to my temple. Blinking, I looked around my room. Outside was completely dark and I didn’t see Caspian. The blankets had been pulled over me and I was tucked in. Groaning, I leaned forward and rubbed my eyes. Did I really pass out after sex? Was that a thing?‘It is. Especially when you do something like breaking a magical seal.’I sucked in my breath. Tears filled my eyes and covered my mouth. Choking out a sob, I squeezed my eyes shut.‘You…you are my wolf.’‘I am, Winter. I am Kamari.’Barking out laughing, I shook my head but I couldn’t stop the tears. Caspian threw open the door and took my head in my hands. He forced me to look at him as he searched my face. Tears continued to fall but I smiled.“She…she’s there.”Caspian’s eyes widened.
Winter 106. Sensations
I felt myself reach out, but it was also being controlled by someone else. Together, we reached our arms out for Caspian. He surged forward, climbing onto the bed and into our arms. Wrapping around him, I pulled him into a kiss.“I love you.”He hummed, but it sounded more like a growl. After I leaned back to breathe, his lips pressed against my skin everywhere. My head crushed the pillow and I nearly screamed as his mouth found my nipple. I wasn’t new to touching my nipples for sexual pleasure, but nothing could prepare me for how it felt when he did. His tongue swirled around before Caspian took the stiff peak between his teeth.Spots fulled my vision and I shook, my chest rapidly rising and falling. Caspian’s head cocked to the side for a moment before he smiled. I was mortified. He’d simply touched my nipple and I’d climaxed.“Winter…did you…?”“Shut up. Please…don’t make this worse…”I squeaked when Caspian kissed down my stomach and nuzzled between my legs. My hands reached down
Winter 105. Aftermath
I walked up behind Caspian. He was staring at the pile that had been left after the fire. We decided to wait until we ordered a dumpster for the remodel to get rid of all of it. It felt weird to just leave the scorched remnants of all the painful memories out the back door. Still, it would be taken care of soon.There were a few people who decided to go out to dinner, but after everything, I took Caspian home. Mrs. St James brought over some food for us. I thanked her while I served us both a plate, Caspian didn’t touch it. I’d taken a shower, only to find him out here.“Cas?”He hummed, turning to me. His put his glasses back on, but not even the thick lenses could hide his pain. Reaching out, I laced my fingers between his. Lifting our hands, Caspian kissed the back of mine.“I’m sorry. I know I should be happy.”Shaking my head, I leaned it against his shoulder. “We won the war, but the cost was high. If you were dancing around, I think I would be more worried.”“I just…don’t under
Winter 104. The Best Laid Plans...
Both of them were breathing heavily as they continued to match each other. The fight was dragging on and I winced when Damian landed his first real hit on Caspian. It was to the side of the head with his fist. Caspian had been expecting a kick, but at the last minute, Damian switched it up and his fist flew at an incredible speed. There were times that I could barely keep up with their movements.Caspian stumbled back, having to set his hand down on the ground for a moment as to not fall back. I felt myself coil up as Damian smirked. He didn’t say anything and there was barely a second taken before he launched into another attack. This didn’t throw Caspian off at all. Instead, when Damian got close enough, Caspian shifted into his wolf.Smiling, I was happy to see the sweet wolf who protected me against Galen a few months ago. I’d never realized it was him until much later. Until one of the times he left a note and raced off in wolf form.He didn’t stay a wolf long though. As Damian o
Winter 103. Fighting To Not Lose
Over the next half hour, more and more of the pack filled the seats. I thought that Damian’s side would be packed to the brim but it was surprisingly more evenly split. I didn’t stand with the Councilors too long, instead, making my way back to everyone. As the arena got louder, I got quieter. Krista shot me smiles when she caught my gaze. Dee came over and put his hand on my head, keeping it there.Everyone hushed again and I thought maybe more of the other Councilors showed up. I was partially right. Councilor Morel and Councilor Dommik stepped in, followed by Damian, Ember, Caleb, Hannah, and Rebecca. We watched as Hannah and Rebecca headed up and took seats in the front row. Neither of them looked good. Dark circles, disheveled hair, and wrinkled clothes; it was my first time seeing either of them like so unkept.Damian, Ember and Caleb stayed down, walking over to the seats that were against the wall at ground level. All of them exuded anger. Councilor Morel and Councilor Dommik
