DANTE.
I found myself staring at my pack getting burned down by the witches, wolves getting slated like animals.“Dante, take your sister and get out of here.” Someone yelled, and I turned to see it was my dad.Dad.“Dante go.” My mum yelled at me and I snapped out of my trance. I looked around and saw everything going down, nothing was saved.“Dante, go now.” Dad yelled again, fighting against four wolves at the same time. No, I can’t leave them here, I need to do something.“I can’t leave you dad, tell me what to do.” I ran to him, and he growled using his Alpha voice.“Take your little sister and get out of this pack, right now.” He ordered and I nodded. I went behind the tree Alesia was hiding and brought her out.“Where are we going Dante?, what’s happening?” She hugged me, crying silently on my shoulder.“Shhh, everything will be fine.” I reassured, and even I wasn’t sure of what I was saying.” I turned to look at my parents the last time, but what I saw shocked me.“No mum, watch out.” I yelled, but it was too late. I was too slow, I couldn’t tell on time. The magic arrow hits her chest and she fell down, bleeding from her mouth.“Nooooooo.” I yelled and looked at the intruder and saw her.“I’m sorry, Dante.” She apologized and made to take my dad’d heart. Nooooooo ....I thrashed on the bed, moving my head sideways.“Noooo.” I screamed loud, shaking my head from side to side until I finally opened my eyes and jerked up from the bed. I was breathing so fast and loud, trying to stabilize my breathing, I placed my hand on my chest and felt the same dull ache anytime I have this dream. It has been my torture for the past seven years and I always take it, even if it doesn’t go half of what I’ve caused, the lives that were lost. I sighed and ruffled my hair before climbing down from the bed, I looked at the wall clock and saw it was just past four in the morning.I stepped into my walk-in closet and changed to my gym clothes, I took a short towel before walking out of my room. I passed the hallway and met some guards on duty, they greeted me and I nodded before walking past them. I entered the gym room, and I wasn’t surprised when I saw Fred already waiting for me.“Morning, Alpha.” He greeted, staring at me and I nodded, moving to the boxing ring.“Are you okay?” He asked and I remained silent. Of course am not okay, I had many things to say out, but I can’t because I believe this is my cross to bear and I shouldn’t add anyone to it. I caused it, and I’m paying for it with my sleepless nights.“Dante.” He called out lowly.“I’m fine.” I answered, hitting my fists on the punching bag.“No you’re not, anytime you’re with that punching bag I know it’s to release your stress and right you are visualizing it your enemy.” He added and I stopped. He knows me too well, but I won’t say anything.“I’m fine Fred, don’t worry about me.”“How can I not be worried, how many times will I tell you that it wasn't your fault and I will keep on saying it. You getting a mate was a blessing from the moon Goddess, but when she exploited that, you can’t blame yourself….” I cut him off.“Goddamn it, I said am fine.” I yelled and hit the punching bag with so much force. I glared at him, and he raised his hand up in surrender.“Fine, you’re okay, that’s all I care about. But now I’m calling your psychiatrist later on.” I growled at him, but he just smiled and continued his workout. I sighed and went back to mine.•••••••I was in my office going through some important files that needed urgent attention in the pack when a mind link came to me.‘Alpha we’re under attack’ Fred said, and I stood up immediately, running out of my office.‘Where are you?’ I asked as I changed to my wolf.‘The north side Alpha’ I ran to the northern side of my pack with speed.‘Who are the intruders’‘Rogues Alpha’ I snorted. Rogues again, this is the second time they’re attacking my pack in just a space-time of a week. I ran there and saw my beta and gamma with other guards fighting the rogues.I charged at them, biting their heads off, taking their hearts out and biting their limbs.‘Don’t kill all we need one or two for questioning’ I ordered them through the pack’s link and I focused on fighting the ones who tried to enter the pack ground. I saw two trying to escape, and I grinned, no escape for you rogue.‘Deal with the rest, I have those two to catch’ I ran after them.‘Yes Alpha’ they replied. I watched as they ran like toddlers, I growled as I ran after them in the dark forest, I got closer to one and held his fur on his neck with my teeth. He attempted to wiggle itself out, but I shrunk my teeth deeper, he stayed still, and I dropped him on the floor when he became unconscious.‘Get this one to the dungeon’ I said when I felt Fred at my side and moved to go after the other one. I growled when I couldn’t find him, but paused when I heard a silent whisper. I took conscious steps in the direction with all my senses on alert, I looked around and when I didn’t hear again I made to leave, but a scent hit me. I could perceive the air filled with strawberry and mint, mouth-watering flavors, I took steps and followed the smell, but it stopped when I got to an old tree. Furthermore, I looked around with a frown but paused when I saw a girl lying on the floor with her face covered, she was sleeping with a little whisper coming out of her mouth silently. She opened her eyes slowly and when she met mine, she screamed, and I felt that electrifying tingle on my skin.“MATE” I heard ‘Blaze’ my wolf said and I growled.ANDREA. I stirred awake when I heard some muffled noise in the forest, the sound of footsteps running and a growl. I opened my eyes slowly to see what had invaded my space and was shocked when I saw a wolf, a midnight black wolf with red blazing eyes. I stood up with speed and made to run, but someone held me back, I turned to see a naked man with a frown and a look of irritation on his face. “Please don’t kill me.” I begged and tried to free myself from him, but his hold on my gown tightened. “Please.” I muttered with tears already coming out of my eyes. I can’t die like this, not when I haven’t met my mate yet. Please help me mum, dad, wherever you are, please help me. “What are you doing here, rogue?” The man asked with a growl, and I shrink into my shell more. I don’t know what to say, I don’t know whether I’m going to live or not. “I asked a question rogue, what are you doing here?” He snapped, and I was forced to open my sealed mouth. “I..... I ...... I” I couldn’t form a
Chapter seven. DANTE. I ran in speed through the forest, growling and saying cusses to the moon Goddess. How could she play a game with my soul like this, I didn’t ask for another ‘mate’. I don’t want one, not now, not ever. I growled and paused, I changed into my human form, hitting the nearest tree. I yelled as I continued hitting it until a huge dent appeared on it. I sighed, I sat on a huge rock thinking about this new development of my second ‘mate’. I don’t want one, I told you Selene I didn’t want another one, another one that would betray me, my trust and my pack. I will just reject her and kill her, leaving her in my pack isn’t safe. Not only that, but I need to eliminate her to keep me sane and my pack safe. “I know you’ll be here.” I didn’t turn to see whoever it was because I already knew it was Fred. “I told you to stay in the pack, Fred.” I snarled. I stared ahead of the water fall. “I couldn’t stay when I know you need someone to talk to.” He took a seat beside me
ANDREA I was lying on the cold ground of the cell. Lying with dried bones didn’t sit too well for me, but I was tired and needed to rest. My stomach grumbles for the umpteenth time today, and that’s a reminder that my stomach was empty, with the rush of the party last night I couldn’t stomach any food and I thought I would have a chance to taste some food, but who am I kidding. I sighed again and sniffed, I swallowed the tears wanting to come out. I’ve promised myself that I won’t cry, whatever that’s coming my way I’ll accept it, even death. My closed eyes snapped open when I heard the huge door opened, I got up to see who walked in or who they brought in. But imagine my surprise when I saw it was that Fred guy from earlier, I stared at him consciously as he inserts the key and opened the door of my cell. “Come on.” He waved at me to come out. “Where are you taking me?” I asked. I know I just said I’ve accepted death, but I want to avoid dying. I’m too young to die. I took slow s
ANDREA By the time I woke, it was dark. Amy, Emma, and another girl were in the room. I yawned and stretched, I really needed that sleep and I felt refreshed. I haven’t had a good sleep like this since years. “You’re up sleepy head.” Amy said and I blushed. I’m still not used to anyone talking to me, except Sarah. Sarah, I miss her so much. She would be mated by now, and I guess they’ll have their pup soon. “Yeah.” The other girl whose name I haven’t gotten was staring at me. “Andrea, this is Liliana, our other roommate.” Emma introduced, and I smiled at her. “Nice meeting you, Liliana.” She turned her head to the other side without saying anything. Okay, that was weird. A bell rang, and I turned my attention to Emma, who was equally staring at me. “That’s our cue for dinner.” She dragged my hand out of the room, Amy and Liliana followed behind. We got to a huge door, and she opened it and asked me to go in, I stepped in and saw other girls and boys, but mostly girls. There was
ANDREA. I got up before any of the girls, they were sleeping like logs when I took my bath and when I came out, they were still sleeping. I thought they had work to do, I sighed and took a seat on my bed. I wonder how everyone in the pack was doing, especially Sarah. She just got her mate and she will need someone to be with her, someone she can talk to, give all her juicy details about how her night went. But I wasn’t there, I wasn’t there for her. Alpha Jason banished me for getting mates to his son, Nicholas. I wonder how he’s doing now, was he still dealing with the heartache and pains of rejecting me or was he searching for a new mate. I sighed again as I stared around the room, I could cope here, do everything they do and make sure not to get into the Alpha’s bad book. I wouldn’t want to be banished for the second time. “Hey, Andrea.” A soft voice called, and I snapped my head to the other side. Nana Gina was standing at the door with her usual friendly and homely smile. When
DANTE’S POV. I thrust deeper into the female wolf I was fucking, God I can’t get her scent from my head. I can’t get her eyes, the way she looked at me from my head. The wolf was whimpering and moaning beneath me, her body writhing in pleasure and I can feel my release building. I growl and nip at her neck, as I come inside her. As soon as I release her, I get up and walk away, needing to get away from her. I entered my bathroom and turned on the shower, letting the cold water pour on me. I scrubbed at my skin, trying to get rid of the her scent, but it was no use. Even after fucking a female, her scent was still on my skin and I felt awful. I can’t shake her from my mind and I know I never will.can’t shake her from my mind and I know I never will. i don’t know why Selene decided to bring me another mate, another betrauma, but I know I won’t be able to keep myself from her. Blaze wants her as much as I do but I don’t want her to make me make the same mistake I did the last time.
ANDREA’S POV. I hummed a song as I picked the baskets of vegetables that needed to be taken to the orphanage. I felt someone piercing gaze on me, but when I looked around, I could see anyone. I shrugged it off as nothing and continued with my task. As I was about to leave, I heard a whisper from behind me.“Andrea, you are early.” I turned around and saw a tall figure standing there. He had a kind smile and a gentle voice, and I immediately knew who he was.“Andrew! It's so nice to see you!” I exclaimed, running towards him, giving him a hug.He hugged me back and smiled. “It's good to see you too, my dear. You have been a great help to us, and we are grateful for that.”I smiled and thanked him, “it's my job and I love doing it.” We’ve gotten close with the few days I’ve spent here in the farm and Andrew is really a nice person. He doesn’t treat me differently from the rest pack members, he treats me like I’m one of them and I’m grateful. “Okay, you’re taking these vegetables to
DANTE. I took the last glance at the file that is the supposed treaty of the crescent moon pack. I scoffed again as i went through the file before tossing it down. I placed my hand on my head and sighed, I didn't like the way that male was staring at Andrea. I don’t want anyone both female or male to stare at my Andrea, she’s mine alone. I clenched my fist and steeled my nerves, I knew I must protect her no matter what. I remembered the way she looked at me this morning, like she shivered in my presence. If I didn’t know better I would have thought she’s feeling the mate bond. But she didn’t have a wolf and her chances of getting one is slim. I sighed again. I’m going through this because of her, she made sure I couldn’t love my mate again and I applaud her because it’s working. I can’t even look at Andrea twice without seeing her self in Andrea’s body, goddess what I’m I going to do?I felt a connection and tug in my mind and I knew someone was trying to mind link me. ‘Alpha, we