The silence that followed it was deafening. Mike’s confession had lingered me like a venomous fog was between us. I could feel Kelvin tense beside me, his muscles were twitching under my fingertips, but I didn’t release him. Not yet. That could be dangerous. Because something about Mike’s words… something about the way his voice wrapped around my name—it wasn’t just manipulation. It felt real. Or maybe my wolf just wanted to believe it was real. “You’ve done enough damage,” I said slowly, even though my voice didn’t carry the certainty I hoped for. “Why now, Mike? Why warn me?” He exhaled shakily, and for a brief second, I saw something crack in his eyes as he spoke up. “Because they’re moving faster than expected. The Elders know your powers are close to awakening. They're afraid, Rachael. You’re a threat to everything they’ve built—and if they can't control you, they’ll eliminate you.” Kelvin growled low, his patience th
The silence that followed Kelvin’s outburst was suffocating. It wrapped around me like an invisible chain, heavy and binding. The weight of two destinies pulled at me from opposite ends—one marred by betrayal and false promises, and the other cloaked in vengeance, sacrifice, and undeniable loyalty. Mike stood there, his shirt soaked in blood, his eyes pleading as if the years of pain he’d caused could be washed away by a single moment of truth. “Rachael, don’t let him turn you against me. I came here for you, not for a fight.” Kelvin scoffed beside me, storm-gray eyes blazing. “You’ve always come for her, Mike. Don’t twist this.” “I know you still feel it,” Mike pressed, stepping forward despite Kelvin’s low growl. “That mark… It’s not just a connection. It’s a bond forged by fate. You can’t erase it.” I took a deep breath, my hands trembling slightly as a strange warmth pulsed at the base of my neck—the very spot Mike had once marked me. The
A cold tension had settled between us as Mike knelt on the ground with teary eyes, blood was trailing from the corner of his lips where Kelvin had struck him hard. I wasn't expecting that brutal reaction from Kelvin. Maybe he is active from the excuses we had.His golden-brown eyes never left mine, it was flickering with something I couldn’t quite place my fingers at— was it desperation, regret, or something far more dangerous. I couldn't tell what it was.Kelvin stood protectively in front of me, the way he stood tells me for sure that he was ready to defend me from Mike.His stance was unwavering, and his storm-gray eyes are still locked on Mike's eyes, just like a predator who is ready to strike again against its prey.“Say another word, and I'll rip your throat apart." Kelvin warned him as Mike made to speak, his voice was low, but deadly at a time.He knew Mike can be very tricky, cunning and can go out of his way to make sure he gets what he wants. From my findings I knew his gr
The sight of him sent a shockwave through me, it was like an electricity passing through my vein.Mike Freeman? What!I knew he was my former mate. The cruel Alpha who had rejected me, humiliated me, and threw me away like I was nothing all because I was a weak omega as assumed by him. He hated me so much for it and ended up rejecting and banning me from entering the pack.But when he discovered I was the last ghost wolf, he came back demanding to have me to himself. Maybe he did that on purpose as he had said before, that was why he left his mark on me. A mark I never wanted, the mark that keeps me connected to him even when I don't want to.Now, he is standing at the edge of the tree, with his broad frame still as imposing as ever, but there was something different about him now.He looked… haunted.Those sharp blue eyes of his locked onto mine, flashing with something unreadable. Maybe Regret? Maybe Guilt? Or just another twisted attempt to control me?But in all I asked myself how
I watch as Logan's retreating figure vanishes into the thick forest, it was swallowed by the tall pines and the thick fog which was curling around the trees. But the weight of his silence as he stared at me made me have a heartbreak and lingered in the air like a ghost, which was haunting the space he left behind.I swallowed hard, trying to clear it off my mind and focus where Kelvin was but then forcing myself to push it away by the twisting guilt in my chest. There was no room for distractions. Not now. I needed to focus and win this before getting distracted by anything else.Kelvin exhaled sharply beside me, that brought me back to reality. "He shouldn’t have been here," he muttered in a low voice, his jaw tightening harder. I could see the storm-gray in his eyes as it flashes with something unreadable—was it frustration? Concern? Or something deeper? Whatever it was I couldn't tell."He warned me about you, maybe he was trying to protect me" I admitted, my voice was barely abo
Kelvin had promised he would lead me to a place, where I would learn how to be strong and today we both are ready to start up the trip.He led me through the thick forest, I perceived the scent of pine and damp which was thick in the air. We walked in silence, but I could feel the weight of his gaze on me, leaving me uncomfortable. His glance wasn’t questioning, nor was it demanding for anything. It was steady, unwavering and like he was waiting for me to break the silence first. Which I did.“Where are we going?” I finally asked, my voice was softer than I intended to make it look.He didn’t answer right away. Instead, he stepped over a fallen tree and gestured for me to follow him. “An old Lycan training ground, just as I have told you” he finally said. “No one comes here anymore. It’s just us. And I am doing it for your betterment”Just us.The words sent a shiver down my spine. Whether from anticipation of what he told me or fear, I wasn’t sure but I could feel it.When we fina