All Chapters of Dark and Untamed : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

The cold wasn’t just cold anymore. It was quiet. It was unforgiving. It was nothing. Estelle Winterbourne lay chained to the black stone at the heart of the Deadfall, and the snow had already buried her to the ribs. Silver burned under her skin where the traitor’s mark had been carved three nights ago by her own father’s knife. She felt numb. “For the good of the pack.” She still remembered the words that bastard Darius said before plunging a dagger into back. What hurt her the most wasn't the knife that stabbed into her back for she was already used to that kind of pain. Rather it was the person behind the it. “ Darius..." She muttered. Estelle had lost count of how many times she said that name. Her breath came out in shallow, useless puffs. The moon was a sliver, but the fog obscured it, making it too weak to call her wolf forward. Too weak to heal. Too weak to do anything. This was how Silvervale dealt with 'Traitors'. They don't end you quickly... They exile you and b

‎It had been a day since Adrian, her saviour and captor left. During that time many thoughts occupied her mind. Her father, her siblings, her... lover... ‎...And Adrian. ‎She kept wondering how her dad, Randur Winterbourne could just brand her as a traitor throw her into the deadfalls after all she did. It made no sense... ‎‘ Just what is Darius and father planning?’ ‎Why did they do what they did? Why... ‎Biting her fingernail Estelle speculated. ' It seems that they were planning on using me as distraction for something ... they were planning on discarding me for a very long time.' ‎Her heart throbbed at the thought. ‎" Darius..." She muttered her voice cracked with emotion and her heart throbbed with greater intensity. ‎She could tell that reason father and Darius didn't kill her immediately after poisoning her was to avoid noise. And because her strength hadn't waned enough for them to do it effortlessly. They couldn't let other pack members find out. Even the

The taste hit her tongue like tsunami. Estelle didn't know how shit tasted like, but she was sure this tasted worse than shit. ‎ She gagged, but fought through it and swallowed it all. From the corner of her eyes she watched Adrian in case he tried anything stupid again. Staring at the empty vial, she threw it like it was the most vile thing in existence. It shattered against the wall before it's numerous fragments bounced on the wooden floor. She grimaced at the smell her mouth released. She needed to get rid of the vile stench as soon as possible. The drug was working. She felt it. Even her wounds from the deadfall healing. Although It hurt, it wasn't something Estelle couldn't handle. But she still felt a sense of dissatisfaction. ‎She hated that Adrian had given her something that helped. Slowly she turned her head towards Adrian who was now staring at her with his usual pokerfaced expression. Estelle's eyes twitched. “ You freak.“ A disdainful smirk graced her lips. “ So t

“ Who touched who now?“ Those words hit Estelle like lightning. She jerked back, out of shame, frustration and lethal embarrassment. There's no way she's gonna talk her way out of this. She sat upright and buried her face in her palms. “ Who touched who now, Estelle?“ Adrian reiterated. His voice sounded smug as he tilted his head. Meanwhile he sighed internally in relief and also faint disappointment. ' She didn't notice it. “...“ Despite Adrian's taunts Estelle didn't move or speak. She was in denial. ' No no no no no...' She just couldn't believe it. ' How? when? when did i...' She repeatedly shook her head. She was disappointed in herself. To think she would lay her hands on that vile man. Even if she did it in her sleep she still hated herself for making this mistake. Adrian continued to watch her with an enigmatic smile. His was waiting for what kind of excuse she would make. He patiently waited till Estelle, who didn't turn to look at him, spoke. “ Adrian I...

It had been four days since Estelle was brought to Frostveil from the deadfalls. And her injuries were now fully healed thanks to her werewolf regeneration. It was a little slower than usual all thanks to the wolfsbane, but oh well, better than being a frozen corpse in the snow. Buried and forgotten. During that four day period, a lot of things had happened. A lot of awkward things. And because of a certain incident, Estelle now wore a beast skin with thick furs. Meanwhile Adrian had become a lot more quieter than usual. Not like she was complaining. If anything, she preferred his silence. She got off the bed and stretched. Her healthy bones let out a satisfying pop that was pleasing to the ears. Because of her figure, she looked like a feline stretching than a werewolf. Today... today was the day Adrian was finally taking her out of this place. To her this was highly anticipated moment. One, she wanted to explore Frostveil, and two, she was tired of this damn cottage. She had