AsherI stormed into my room feeling the urge to hit something.I tried to forget it. I swore I tried to. But even that night, when I closed my eyes, the memory of the absolute terror in her face as the purple bruises on her wrist kept me awake.I berated myself for coming to conclusions do rashly, yet felt even worse inside. The rush of self loathing was overwhelming.That morning, I woke up unnecessarily early, deciding whether I should go and follow my instincts. I went to the pack doctor expecting to have heard from the visit only to find out that she hadn't gone there. A rush of anger and something else came onto me and I didn't even know who it was directed towards.For the first time real concern took over me. The urge to protect her from whatever haunted her came and she couldn't fight it anymore. With a purpose in mind, I followed her.The flinch she gave poured into even more guilt. The dress she wore covered the bruises I made, yet I was still aware of it.My guilt morphe

AsherI sighed as the meeting droned on, with Serena giggling by her side about something I couldn't understand.It always went on like this. The weekly pack meeting was a briefing of every matter that has happened in the pack for every member to hear and discuss.Which was why, the large number of people clumped the hall.When I first came I looked around, perusing the place for something. Something…red, with blue eyes and pale, pale…A gasp left my lips, to the notice of Serena. My tongue felt heavy on me when I realized what, or being more exact, who I was searching for.Passing an assuring nod to Serena, I looked forward towards the crowd. Inside I berated myself for thinking about her.She was nobody to me, stupid bond or not. When the bond was broken this feeling was going to leave.“What about the rogue that was found?”My heart skipped a beat at hearing who they were talking about next. a prickling feeling came from beside me which I was sure was Serena's stare.Still I locked

AriezelI hated this place.The sterile environment was too jarring. Too similar to the one which I wanted to forget.And yet, I felt better here than I had in weeks.The pains and aches were gone and slowly I found that most of the bruises that had plagued me had disappeared, my supernatural healing finally kicking in.I had met the pack doctor, a kind woman which relieved me of my fears. And yet, whenever I was alone, I could easily imagine the years of pitied glances and indifferent stares.Which was why it was such a relief when I was finally discharged.I entered the pack house on my own, stares I couldn't understand following me as I walked through the hallways. I wasn't sure who had found me, but it must have been a big enough scene for me to now be the subject of these stares.Being used to this as a former Luna was the only reason why I stood straight and strong, not betraying any emotion as I moved to my room. Inside though, I wanted to crush and crawl into a hidden corner w

AriezelIn the morning I awoke, fully dressed and ready for the day.It was a surprise to me how quickly I had recovered over the few days that had passed. Back in my pack there was no day that I had gone without a wound or bruise. The absence of pain or aches left me feeling brighter.I waited in my room as Alys had instructed when she came in earlier.A man came in, lean and unassuming. I straightened as he did.“Good morning. It's good that you're up early. I am Ambrose, and you'll be following my lead today.”I nodded obediently. At the back of my mind, his name rang a bell. I was sure that I had heard it before.While I went up to follow him, I remained in contemplation.To my surprise, as the other pack members passed us, they gave a slight bow at the man.It was too late when I realized who it was. I stopped when he did, but barely heard the words he said.“Sorry, I didn't get that.” I said to him,He didn't look angry, patiently repeating “I said this is where you'll be workin

AriezelBy the time it is time for dinner I feel even more refreshed.Even though I was begrudgingly angry at his newfound treatment of me and the attention it got from the pack, I could not deny that I had felt begrudgingly better than before.Even for such a little thing, I felt immensely grateful for it.I ate beside Harriet and Alys, who had surprised us with her appearance. Yet as I did, my eyes couldn't help but wonder continuously towards the empty seats.The moment the place went quiet my heart skipped a beat. My gaze instantly went towards the high podium where Asher was coming out from.But it wasn't only him, Serena was there too, earning many gasps as I looked down and realized what had earned the noise.He was holding her hand, dragging her into.Despite my best efforts, I couldn't help but make quick glances at their podium where they both seemed so into each other for the first time.He never once looked back.I fought the bitter feeling, letting logic take over. Why sh