The pack was fighting outside the compound over my ability to lead. I didn't care if I was Alpha or not; I wasn't going to let my father win. I had to hold it together to prove that I could lead despite my witch status. To make matters worse, I was pregnant, which could complicate things."Laura, the Lycan hunters are closing in. We can't fight them while our pack is in disarray "Scott commented as I sighed."Come with me, Scott, and I'll show you how to take them down," I said as we exited the house."Laura," Ronald called, but I kept walking because I couldn't bear the sight of him."You can't continue to ignore me!""Actually, I can because hunters are entering our territory and I have work to do. Our warriors will not fight because the pack is fighting for leadership. Scott and I will look after the pack regardless of our Alpha status!" I snapped, drawing everyone's attention to myself. I quickly turned and walked into the woods. I climbed a tree to wait for the hunters."Laura,"

Ronald was in pain as I looked at him."I'm quitting, Ronald!" As his gaze locked on mine, I said firmly."But that doesn't mean she'll be safe," Ronald said softly."Ronald, your daughter is more important than me being the Alpha," I told Ronald as I dialed my father’s number."Are you sure, Laura?" As I leaned against the wall, he said."Let me speak with Jamie!" I yelled angrily."What's going on, Laura?" Jamie stated over the phone."Don't worry, I'll fix it," I stated emphatically."Are you going to take the deal?" As tears streamed down my cheeks, my father demanded."I'll invite you back, but I'm not going to stop until Jamie is safe in Ronald's arms!" I snapped."Deal," my father said as I hung up the phone. I rang the bell as I entered the meeting hall."What exactly is going on?" Scott inquired about the rest of the pack."Brenda took Jamie," I said quietly as the group filed in. "As they took Jamie, I invited my father and sister back. I'm stepping down as Alpha once Jamie

I was imprisoned in a magically enchanted cell, unable to leave even without the spell.I struggled to move before collapsing back onto the cold concrete floor. As if it had never been cleaned, the floor was covered in a fine layer of dirt and dust. The thick wood door was bolted shut with several locks."Don't worry, you and your child will be dead by tonight. "You're no longer a threat to us," Harry said as silent tears streamed down my cheeks."Shouldn't you take the fact that I didn't hurt you as proof that I'm not evil? I crashed into a tree in an attempt to contain the dark energy!" I screamed at him. "I didn't choose to be in the dark.""The darkness cannot be imposed on anyone. "The darkness has been chosen!" As a sharp pain rushed through my stomach, Harry growled. As a warm liquid ran down my leg, I exclaimed. I reached down and examined my hand. I examined the bright red blood on my hand. I felt my heart shatter as I realized I had lost the baby."You monster, you murdered

As I stood with Eric, I felt liberated. My magic had no boundaries."You like the darkness. I adore your dark eyes, "Eric commented as I smiled."I'm glad I learned to accept my inner darkness. It simplifies life "I smiled as I effortlessly opened a door with my magic."I see you're a quick learner," Eric said as I wrapped my arms around his neck."Kiss me," I said, frowning."Are you sure?" Eric inquired as I sighed and backed away from him."I just want to have fun, and you're concerned about my feelings?" I yelled angrily."I care about you, Laura," Eric said softly as he took my hand in his."I don't mind!" I pressed my lips hungrily against his. As Eric placed his hands on my waist, I felt the darkness urging me on. As he smirked, I used my magic to release a burst of energy. The darkness within me made me feel dangerously seductive. I wrapped my legs around his waist as he made his way up the stairs our lips never each other's."Laura?!" Scott shrieked causing me to break contac

Eric's POVMy weakness was gone when I looked at the girl in my arms. I should have been happy, but all I felt was sadness. Her body hung limply in my arms, her delicate neck covered in blood."Laura," I mumbled, pain in my chest. Was it Ryan or I who was upset? I teleported back to my house and entered. The guards charged at me before pausing. I could tell by the expressions on their faces that they were all in mourning for the girl we all adored. She was so good that even the most heinous people admired her. I sat her down on the couch, staring at my blood-soaked hands. Someone had to pay for the blood she had shed. "Scott, hurry!""But, sir," one of the guards said, drawing my gaze."Get him RIGHT NOW!" I yelled angrily. As tears streamed down my cheeks, I kneeled beside Laura. She broke through and I had no idea. I stroked her hair while staring at her lifeless body."Boss, he's here," a guard announced as they led us to him."Laura," Scott exclaimed as I turned to face him."Our