Penelope sighed as she trudged behind the guards assigned to follow her everywhere. She felt like a prisoner in her own home, constantly being watched and monitored. Today, they were in the Packhouse for a Pack meeting and her father had forced her to come along, claiming that she needed to learn how to conduct herself in important gatherings such as this.Penelope was filled with frustration and anger at her current situation. She felt like her freedom had been taken away and she was just a pawn in her father's game. She longed to escape the suffocating presence of the guards, but she knew that grumbling and complaining would be useless.As they entered the room where the Pack meeting was taking place, Penelope felt overwhelmed by the amount of people in the room. It was composed by a few werewolf Alphas, all talking and shouting amongst themselves. She spotted her father, Uther, on the seat at the edge of the table at the front of the room, and she made her way towards him, closely f

Raya stood still, her heart pounding in her chest as she heard the rustling sound getting closer. The fear and unease that had been building in her chest were now threatening to consume her completely. Her wolf, Adeline, was restless and eager to take over, sensing danger. Adeline's instincts were always to protect her, and she was ready to do just that.But Raya knew the implications of allowing her wolf to take over. If it resulted in a fight, she could be killed, especially if her opponent was a Lycan. She clutched her chest, trying to keep her wolf at bay. She could feel Adeline's power, the raw strength and ferocity of her wolf, just beneath the surface."No, Adeline," Raya whispered, her voice shaking. "You can't come out yet. We have to be careful.""Careful in the territory of these b*starts? You clearly don't know what you are saying. Do you want us to get killed?""Everything must not be done forcefully. Sometimes, you have to pick your moments, and I believe, Adeline, that t

Liam lay in his bed, staring at the ceiling, unable to shake the feeling of worry that had settled in his chest. He was filled with an unease that he couldn't explain, and it kept him from finding sleep. He tried to close his eyes and relax, but every time he did, his mind would race with thoughts of the young woman and her unexpected pregnancy.He tossed and turned, trying to find a comfortable position, but nothing seemed to work. The fire in the room flickered and cast shadows on the walls, adding to the feeling of unrest.In a last-ditch effort, Liam attempted to mind-link with the young woman, hoping to ease some of his concerns. However, much to his frustration, the mind-link was unsuccessful. He couldn't reach her, and the failure only added to his worry.Liam paced in front of the watch, his heart beating wildly in his chest. He tried to calm himself down by taking deep breaths but nothing seemed to help. The night felt like it was dragging on, and he found himself constantly c

Penelope was sitting on the edge of the bathtub, staring blankly at the wall in front of her, clearly unaware of the bustling around her. Something inside her died the moment her father suggested they visit the Pack doctor. Somehow she knew what was coming for her but she didn't wish for it. Every moment she prayed that she was wrong and that prospect would paint pretty pictures. He had only said that they were going to confirm if she was really pregnant or if they were just assuming things. But there was something more to it. And she saw that thing the moment her father had proposed the idea that they went to know what was really wrong with her. The cruel smirk that graced his face at that moment was permanently etched on her mind. He looked that way the moment he had some evil plan he wanted to execute. The maids kept filling the tub with warm water and adding fragrant oils to it. Despite the activity, Penelope felt usually alone and isolated, lost in her own thoughts.The door t

A STING.Penelope stood her ground, tears streaming down her face as her father towered over her, anger etched on his face. "I won't do it," she said firmly, despite her fear.Uther's eyes flashed with fury. "You will do as I say, Penelope. You are a woman, you have no say in this matter," he growls, his voice low and menacing."You will abort this child, or you will be disowned. Do you understand me? You will no longer be my daughter, you will no longer have my name or my support." Uther's words were like a physical blow, and Penelope flinched at the impact."You have twelve hours to change your mind, or the consequences will be dire. And as for you, Yvonne," he turned to Penelope's mother, "You had better talk some sense into your daughter, or you will face the consequences too."With that, Uther stormed out of the infirmary, leaving Penelope and Yvonne in stunned silence. Penelope was shaking, her thoughts a jumbled mess. How could her father be so cruel, so heartless?Yvonne appro