All Chapters of Bound to My Eternal Enemy. : Chapter 1 - Chapter 6

“Runnnn,” my mother screams, throwing a look over her shoulder. I remain crouched, frozen in fear, as it dawns on me that she can not win. Not this fight. The wolves have closed in on her.Though I’m just a child, I can tell they’re now toying with her. One of them lunges forward and swipes at her with sharp claws. My mother staggers backward as dark blood leaks from the fresh wound. She’s injured and covered in cuts all over. “Heal yourself,” I want to scream, but I know she can’t. She’s weakened from fighting these monsters for over an hour, she’s not even using her regenerative abilities.I glance toward my father, searching for some form of sympathy, but I’m met with the cold, unforgiving gaze of a giant wolf. It snarls in anger as it slowly joins its brethren in circling us. For some reason I can’t quite understand, they are hell-bent on killing me. But my mother wouldn’t allow it. Five of the strongest Alphas from different packs trying to kill a six-year-old child…this

“Bye, Dad,” I wave to the retreating back of the black Escalade.The moment he’s out of sight, I turn to run, but Alex is faster. He grabs my arm forcefully and pulls me close, smiling sweetly.“Honey, you didn’t think you could outrun me, did you?” he gasps in mock surprise as he begins to walk, dragging me along.I clench my fists and breathe through my mouth, fighting my anger and resisting the urge to punch his stupid face.His other hand casually brushes a stray curl of hair behind my ear, and I recoil in disgust. The sound of his laughter rings across the car lot, making my heart skip a beat as some students turn to look at us.“Oh, honey!” Alex waves his hand.“Don’t go looking like that, or people will think I’m hurting you.” He increases the pressure on my arm as his nails dig painfully into my skin.“Come on, honey, look alive,” he continues, while smiling broadly.I release a somewhat convincing laugh and continue walking with him as I notice the students still watching us.

“Yasmine you have five minutes to prepare and get downstairs.” My adoptive mother, Catherine bangs on my door.I try to ignore her but she keeps banging on the door.“Yes Catherine” I shout back an answer reluctantly.“As much as it hurts me to say this, you call me ‘mom’ or ‘mother’ when the neighbor returns. And you must shut up and sit still” Catherine warns.I roll my eyes and pick up myself from the floor.I’m finally over whatever happened with Alex earlier.I quick shower, lock my room door and change into a comfy cashmere sweater and a short jean skirt.My phone pings with a message from Catherine, informing me that the neighbor is here to welcome us and that my presence is required.It’s been three days since we moved into this house, and I have no idea who my neighbors are. I untangle my curly hair as best as I can and then dash out of my bedroom.As I descend the stairs, I silently pray that it’s a couple with kids my age. Maybe I’ll finally get to make friends.“Hey there!