The path back to the cottage was not something Verya looked forward to. It was a long way, far from the pack house, but that was one thing Verya liked about it. She didn’t have to deal with the disrespect she’d receive constantly at the pack house, and she didn’t have to compete with Jake either… She liked the distant it gave her away from the people who didn’t like her and the closeness it gave her to Sathe…perhaps that’s why she didn’t detest the long walk she had to take. It was a small price to pay for the happiness the little house gave her. She didn’t remember much about her mom, but the fact that she used to live there gave Verya a sense of peace. However, along with that peace came a longing that Verya didn’t know she had. She wished she could remember something significant about the past, about her mom, however she couldn’t, and dad refused to tell her the cause of the war that took her away from Verya. It was unfair, but it was her fault for forgetting. Sighing, Verya shif

“You weren’t built for war, were you? How can you look into your enemy’s eyes and ask for help? I’m not going to help her or you either…I was sent to kill her, but a witness can’t be left alive, right? I’m killing you too.”She took an arrow from her back, situating it into the bow. “She seemed capable, I don’t know why she risked her life to save you, but it was a foolish decision, you’re nothing important…you’re weaker than a child.”Sathe’s breaths got heavier as he tried his best to calm down. Something inside of him was raging, it felt like there was fire in his chest, a presence that could burn him wholly…It felt like there was something aching to come out, someone even more angry about Verya’s state than him.“You’re just her mate’s brother…but isn’t it good that none of you will miss each other…? All three of you will be burning in hell tonight…together.”Sathe didn’t quite get it…all three? Was Aron in danger too? And in hell…?‘If anybody was going to rot in hell tonight…it’

“Sathe…?” Sathe looked at her, taking a step back. “V-Verya…?” “Yeah?” She stepped outside, closing the door behind her. “I was just coming to see you…are you alright?” “I…I…” He took yet another step away from her, turning his face in another direction. “I-I came to s-say goodbye…I’m leaving…I…bye.” “What? You’re leaving? All of a sudden? Did my father say something to you?” Sathe shook his head. “I-I don’t belong here…I’m going back…back to where I belong.” “Sathe what….what is wrong with you? Are you having mood swings or something? We were okay just tonight…where the f*ck is all this coming from?” She stepped closer to him, sighing out in frustration. “I swear to god your head works different from the norm…communicate Sathe…at least tell me why exactly you want to leave…Did I do something wrong?” “No, I…” The hospital door was shoved open and both Verya and Sathe watched as Aron stepped through it. He smiled as he walked towards them. “Love at its finest…didn’t you know lo

Verya sat by a tree in a completely unknown forest, feasting on the meat Jake had hunted. She didn’t know why her arch enemy was helping her and why he had become like a dog at her beck and call, but she didn’t have anybody else to turn to right now. She wasn’t particularly grateful, but his efforts weren’t particularly unappreciated either. “Aron and Ethan have been trailing us for a while now…” Verya nodded. “I know, Aron will always be annoying…I would kill him, but I can’t in this state.” “Should I?” “What?” Jake shook his head. “Never mind, forget what I said.” He took a bite out of the meat he had in hand. “Should I leave them food?” “No, we should only cater for Ethan…Aron is not a member of our pack…” “Alright, I’ll mindlink him then.” “And tell him what?” “That he looks f*cking hideous hiding behind that tree.” Verya chuckled. “Do it.” Jake nodded, opening a link between Ethan and him. ‘Come out, you f*cking goat.’ ‘W-What…? How did you know I was here?’ ‘Do you t

Verya pocketed her hands as she continued into the woods. The sun was rising, and though she didn’t sleep much through the night, her steps were energetic, and her eyes wide open. Jake, Ethan and Aron were walking in front of her…all three were unwanted company, but the more help, the better, right? Sighing, her eyes drifted through the bushes with a sad gleam in them. She missed Sathe…it had been two days of searching now and she couldn’t pick up a trace of him. Would he really not return to her? And did she have the right to look for him when he left willingly? He said he didn’t want to stay anymore, what would she tell him when she found him? That he should come back to a place that he didn’t want to be? What if he refused to listen to her…? What if it all ended with a rejection? Verya was so scared and confused right now, she didn’t know what to do and why this was happening, she was completely lost…but she knew one thing and it was that she wouldn’t let him go without a proper