All Chapters of Latent: [A Werewolf Romance]: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20
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Chapter 11
He drew level with me, then began that unnerving circling, his hands folded at his back."I spoke with your father this afternoon," he told me. I already did not like where this was going. "Told him I'd found my mate in his daughter," he continued. "He was amenable, ecstatic even, to the news. And there lies the problem."He came to a stop before me. I watched him, waiting."I am cursed," he stated the obvious, "and my reputation precedes me. Any father who truly loves his daughter wouldn't give her up to me."My heart clenched at the implication of his words; I lowered my gaze.My eyes widened when he touched my chin, lifting up my face. His whiskey grey eyes sucked me in, and his deceptively gentle voice lulled me into hypnosis. "You belong here with me. I could give you a home. Be mine a--"I tore my face away from his hold. "No," I said resolutely. "I can't be your mate." For so many reasons."Your disagreement on the matter would
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Chapter 12
I stared in horror as mortals rode tanks and other gigantic machineries through the now destroyed gate. Hunters in plain black uniforms wielded what looked to be advanced model guns. I spied one cocking his riffle, and soon a loud whirring sound filled the air; and then a broad bullet exploded out of its lengthy barrel, blowing up the entire left wing of a building.Screams and roars instantly broke out. Werewolves shifted into their beasts, slashing deadly claws through bodies of Hunters; heads rolled and flesh gave way to bone and still beating hearts.While father's men began fighting their way through the chaos, leading women and children to safety, Alpha Vaughan's men started to steer me into the pack-house and out through the back of it. I madly fought against them, struggling to get to a shocked Eunice who stood rock-still in the middle of the whole thing.A shadow passed above us. And slowly, I looked up in dread. That was when I saw them, and for the fi
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Chapter 13
Beautiful. Elegant. Splendid. Those words could hardly describe the room to full effect.  Glittering down impossibly high ceilings were giant chandeliers casting light on wooden planes and gilded steelworks. The wide room splitted into many divisions--a bar being one of them! A red antique rug covered the wide floors, and on it, collections of upholstered furniture and glass figurines were dispersed liberally.The bed in this room was even bigger than the one in my last room, and that was saying something. The omega bowed and said, "I'll have some food brought up to you, Ma'am Hilda."Tearing my gaze away from a large plasma screen TV, I faced her. "The former omega that'd been assigned to me during the Festival, will she be replaced?"The lady nodded. "Yes, O--""No," I said cutting her off. "I want her--Nayla--as my personal omega." I couldn't loose two friends in one day.Her eyes widened a bit. "But, Miss, you'll need
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Chapter 14
"We're here." A nervous whisper.I couldn't hear anything from behind the doors, which made me assume they were soundproof.We stood on regal red carpets that had its sides lined with gold thread. A single chandelier hung down, lighting the narrow hall.Nayla bowed before me, and with a quiet 'Goodluck' she was gone.Facing the doors, I dragged in a deep breath. And knowing I may, or may not, regret my next action, I shoved open the door.Stunned gazes instantly reverted towards me. A wide hall filled with wide-eyed Nobles greeted me. They were all frozen in various acts of speaking and movement, one's mouth hung ajar, while another paused in gesturing at the large map on the table.Walking deeper into the white-themed hall, I said offhandedly, "Oh, don't stop on my account, continue with the meeting."At the head of the tabl
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Chapter 15
I didn't hear a sound, but yet I snapped into consciousness. I was not alone. Blinking past the last traces of sleep clouding my vision, I searched around the room, feeling the hairs on my nape rise. Turning right, I froze when I caught sight of whiskey grey eyes staring at me from the darkness. At length his silky voice commanded, "Come here." My ears twitched when I caught the note of barely leashed anger lacing his words. Gently pushing the duvet away from my body, I stood. Feeling his intense stare on me, I slowly went over to him, glaringly aware of the thin nightwear I had on. The attack on my old pack had made it impossible for me to retrieve my belongings; so I was stuck with the clothes they had here; and boy were
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Chapter 16
The wide outdoor patio was awash with clean breeze and vibrant greenery. The skies were clear, the weather mild. At a secluded corner, a pianist played the piano, producing soft, relaxing tunes. My court were all on their feet, waiting. As I strode down the concrete, some turned and looked at me expectantly, some puzzlingly, while others, with thinly concealed malice. Taking my seat at the head of the table, Nayla came to stand beside me. An action every Noble's personal omega immediately mirrored, taking their positions beside their mistresses; I couldn't help noting they were all older than Nayla."Good morning," I began, then waited for the file of omegas that had just entered to finish setting the table. A cup of steaming hot tea before me, I continued, introducing myself, "Hello, everyone, I'm Hilda Miller from the Stillmoon pack."A tall, blonde-haired Noble with a dainty air about her looked me up from over the rim of her cup, her eyes
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Chapter 17
The search for the pack's treasurer, William Woods, as I'd learnt his name was, had proved surprisingly difficult. It'd almost seemed like he'd been avoiding us, although I didn't fault him for doing so; I was going around looking for trouble.When finally we found him, we'd knocked on the door of his sprawling cottage, night fast catching up with us. The door had flung open, revealing his paternal form, only to get slammed back in our faces. I'd played the Luna card. He'd reluctantly come out: my willing subject--albeit not so willing. After he'd let us in,  he asked us to state our business.I'd done so. "I want to know the address of the vampire rogue.""No can't do, Luna," he'd pressed firmly.We'd agonizingly gone back and forth after that, Nayla's apprehensive gaze flitting between the both of us. I'd used every threat I had in my ammunition: food, water, freedom to run in the
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Chapter 18
I shut my eyes, and after hesitating for an embarrassing amount of time, I unhooked my bra, letting it fall to the floor.When I heard his rough intake of breath, I pried my eyes open, letting my gaze fall on him. The fierce possessives in his eyes staggered me."On the bed, Hilda."A jolt of pleasure ran through me at the use of my name. I made to get on the bed but paused, motioning to the thong I still wore. "And this?" "It stays on," he said.I asked no questions. I proceeded to climb onto the bed, but in a split second I was thrown on my back, my hands pinned above my head; Vaughan hovered over me. I licked my lips nervously, my breaths quickening.He leaned down, his chest just shy of making contact with mine. His hot breath fanned the side of my face when he rumbled, "Do you know why?""Why what?" My face heated at the breathy note of my voice.His thumb suddenly went to my hip, and I near bucked at the sizzle of c
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Chapter 19
"I guess there really is an advantage to every disadvantage, Miss."My voice sounded as dull as I felt. "Care to share?"Nayla beamed, saying, "Your outburst. It's led Miss Robyn and Miss Genevieve arrange a fighting class for you. In preparation for the duel tomorrow.""Oh, goodie."Nayla gradually dimmed. "Is anything wrong?"With unintended force, I fluffed my pillow roughly, imagining it was Vaughan's face. He didn't even leave so much as a letter. Just up and went like... Like yesterday meant nothing to him.My eyes widened and a new fear gripped me. I'd said I wouldn't attach any sentiments to our fooling around.... I couldn't be doing so now, could I? Stupid, I thought to myself, I was so stupid."It's a secret arrangement," Nayla was saying. "So we'll have to follow the omegas entrance when going. And," she added, hol
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Chapter 20
That late evening I had the shock of my life when I went up to my room, and saw Vaughan sitting on my bed, waiting.Stood at the door, I took a moment to look at him. He wore a casual white shirt over dark jeans. The material of his shirt stretched over his wide chest, his hot jeans hugging his strong calves. While I ogled him, I failed to note that his eyes were turning an angry yellow.When I did, he'd invaded my personal space, suddenly grabbing my arm in a bruising grip.Shocked, I struggled against him. "Let me go, you...creep! What is wrong with you?""Where were you?" he snarled.Psycho! I thought, snapping, "Hanging at Robyn's place! Now let me go.""No," he growled in my face. "Not until you tell me why I scent a male allover you?"My gaze widened in realization. Because I'd been fighting with one.
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