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
The wind had carried the scent of the damp earth and burned its sage away as I walked out from Kelvin, my heartbeat was still uneven. His words were still echoing in my mind. I’ll wait. For as long as it takes. To win you back to myself.I wasn’t sure how long that would be. How long he could wait. The weight of the elder’s prophecy pressed against my ribs. Breaking the bond would break something in me. Reforging it would bind me forever.How could I choose when I didn’t even know who I was supposed to become? The campfires flashes as I walk through the village, my fingers absently tracing the mark on my wrist—the faint imprint of the mate bond that refused to fade away. My wolf was stirred, restless, and sensing the war inside me.“Rachael.”Logan’s voice cut through the silence like a blade as I flipped my head to see him. I turned to see him approaching me, his sharp amber eyes were unreadable. As Kelvin’s beta, he rarely interfered unless it was necessary, and something about h
As though she could see right into the battle waging inside of me, the elder's eyes remained fixed on mine. Her lined face was covered in flickering shadows as the fire in the middle of the room crackled low. A strong, old-world smell of burning sage filled the air as smoke curled from the bundle of plants in her hands."You look for answers," she said. "Are you prepared for the truth, though?"I tightened my throat and gulped."I am not sure."Something twisted her lips, but it was not quite a grin. “Honest. That’s good.” The beads in her braids, which were stained with silver, clicked quietly together as she moved. "Very few are."My claws were digging into my palms as I clenched my fists in my lap. “You said the mate bond can be severed.” The words felt strange on my tongue. Dangerous. “And reforged.”The elder dipped her head. “Yes.”Even though the fire at my back was warm, I felt a chill."What is meant by that?" I asked. As though considering how much to say, she let out a deep