Brynlee’s POVI sat there in the dark, shivering non-stop. The only source of light was the dim rays from the cracked window sill. I knew she would do something drastic. My gaze remained fixed, scanning the area while my hands gripped the edge of my skirt.Why does she hate me so much? My mother. Her hatred towards me is palpable, evident in her words and actions. Why on earth was she trying to marry me off to that stinking bastard?“Why are you hiding, bitch?! If I lay my hands on you, I will chop you into tiny bits of smithereens! You dare disgrace me?” Amidst the gloomy atmosphere of that dark room, her voice penetrated through and provided me with a brief moment of relief from her anger.Funny, right? A mother calling her daughter a bitch? Trust me; I have had it worse than you think. Bitch? That was just the tip of the iceberg. Despite my earnest prayers that she wouldn’t find me, it seems the heavens have always been and will continue to be against me.Although it was dark, the o

Maverick’s POVI waited impatiently for the woman to bring her to me. I heard some noises upstairs but didn’t want to look rude, so I stayed calm, resting my body on the wall. I wore a hat to stop the stares these humans were giving me. I know I looked quite different in stature and features, but I don’t mind because I wasn’t here for them.I came here for her, and she hasn’t changed a bit, just as I remembered her. I took a deep breath to stop my anger from bursting out because, somehow, I was feeling her pain.These people have hurt her. I thought they were her family. I could feel Kyle whining in my head, but I didn’t want to cause pain to her family. What if she hates me because of it? So I waited.Then I perceived her scent, along with her sense of fear and discomfort. I could have taken her away when I saw her, but I wanted to do it in the presence of her family—I wanted to pay according to human rules. She has to belong to me. Only then will I provide her with the affection she

Maverick’s POVI watched as my sweet mate struggled to meet up with me even as I walked slowly. At this pace, we would end up getting to the pack house the next day, according to the human world. It wasn’t her fault anyway; considering those beatings from those two bitches, she must have been very drained.I wonder if I should have just killed them instead of what I did. That would have been better, but it would have made me look monstrous to my mate.Seeing how she was battling, I stopped suddenly, making her hit my chest, and I felt my heart race faster than ever. An electrifying feeling coursed through my whole body, not just me—even my wolf wasn’t left out. It howled loudly in my head, wanting to feel our mate. I had to try all I could to calm him down.This is a new feeling for me, and to be honest, even though I recognized her as my mate when she was around eleven years old in the human world, I have never been near her until now.Initially, I detested being mated to a human and

Brynlee’s POVI still find it hard to believe that I was in an entirely different world than mine. I still have my questions about who they really are. Were they actual wolves, or did they just have some specific abilities likened to a wolf?Despite having numerous questions, Mave patiently responded to each one, attentively listening to me throughout the process. His words summoned a gathering of butterflies in my stomach, especially his reply about giving birth to his heir. How could someone be so sweet yet carries the aura of a cold and ruthless person?Of course, I wasn’t a fool. After witnessing what he did to my mother and sister, I wanted to escape from the monster I perceived in his eyes and actions. However, despite my initial fear, a voice within me urged me to trust him.I did, and I don’t regret it.Yet something bothers me more than anything: his ability to read my mind. How was that even possible? His reason didn’t seem plausible either, so I had to confirm. I bare my que

Brynlee’ POVI swallowed hard at the sight I just saw or did I imagine it? It was the most horrifying pair of eyes ever and something about it didn't seem right. It wasn't a human eye, it can never be and that I am sure of.My hands were shaking non-stop as I stared right back at it. Just when I thought the apparition would come out, there were loud sounds of footsteps headed towards the room. Mysteriously, the apparition has apparently vanished. I squinted my face and then I frowned, deeply. I tried looking around again but it was obvious no one was there. I was about to get out of the bed when the door was flung open and Maverick came inside looking worried."Buttercup, are you okay? Are you hurt somewhere?" He asked, moving swiftly to my side. I looked around but there was no sign that someone had been in this room with me. Maybe, I was mistaken."I… I saw.. saw something scary. Eyes… they looked scary and different…" I stuttered, trying to explain. I know I was sounding superstit