IrisWith all of my strength, I dashed out of that damned passageway like a terrified rabbit fleeing a grizzly bear. I rounded the corner as quickly as possible and was out of the Alpha's sight.Thank the Goddess I made it to the kitchen before my legs turned to Jell-O and I stumbled for the second time that day."Watch your steps, young lady," one of the cooks, an elderly woman, said to me, concerned and slightly annoyed.I got my ass off the floor and continued walking. I had no idea what it was, but Alpha Adonis made me feel emotions I had never experienced before.Surely, he was every girl's dream, a beautiful man. I found myself drawn to him and couldn't recall ever feeling this way about Ethan. I couldn't wrap my head around it, but my instincts told me I had shared something special with the alpha. I carefully made my way upstairs, intending to go to my room, when I noticed the other girls heading to the examination room.Curiosity got the better of me, and I quickly joined th
AdonisBack at the mainland, I drove past the guard station entry point revealing the familiar sight of the warrior base. The Lycan pack and tribe flags fluttered proudly from poles, their red and green colors vibrant in this late afternoon.A group of warriors practiced combat maneuvers with wooden swords. It was hard not to be impressed, considering these dudes worked extra hard to protect the civilians. A line of patrol vehicles snaked along the driveway. I parked my Range-Rover and got out, approaching a group of guards standing at attention. The head warrior, Laura, a Twenty-Six-year-old Amazon with a pixie cut and sharp, dark brown eyes, approached to salute me. I nodded in acknowledgment, my gaze sweeping over the plastic badge dangling from her shirt. Not only was Laura disciplined, she was one of the most capable members of the guard force. The first female member of the guard since its creation.Laura had been appointed the role on the day I was crowned Alpha. She’d gone o
Iris I hid behind a tall oak, pressing my body into its rough bark. It was extremely difficult for me to breathe in this position because I didn't want to get caught. With frozen breath, I watched Sophia, Alpha Adonis' best friend, get violated. The wolf gave her a hot chase, and I silently prayed that she'd shift and fight for her life. The majestic creature I'd grown so close to during my nightly hideouts was now a mad beast, pursuing the poor lady across the garden with all its might. I felt my soul leave my body, and I staggered like a drunk. As much as I'd have loved to help, stepping out of my hiding spot and exposing myself was a foolish attempt with lots of consequences. I couldn't ruin my chance in this contest. The thought of being caught outside, especially at this forbidden hour, and the decline in my score prevented me from moving. My body unexpectedly released all tension, and I covered my mouth with my hand, suppressing a relieved sigh when I saw that Sophia had man
Iris I woke up to find the hostel buzzing with chaotic energy. The girls were all scattered around, some on their bunks, others lounging on their friends' beds, all of them deep in conversation about the scoreboard. Natalia was perched on Fancy's bunk. Fancy was a doll in human form; with almost white hair, baby-blue eyes, and an animated voice. I sat up and listened to the girls' conversation without uttering a word. "I can't believe I made it to the top five!" one girl exclaimed and bounced around like a ball. “My mom would be so proud of me.”“Me too,” her friend said. “But honestly, even if I don't win, I'm just happy to have come this far. I'm not a sore loser who'd sulk in a corner and whine about the unfairness in life.”Natalia nodded enthusiastically and then stopped when she caught sight of me staring at her. I almost laughed at how guilty she looked and gave her a quasi-smile. It wasn't her fault that she was winning and I was losing. Even if she felt obligated to feel
IrisI went completely still, feeling mentally paralyzed and hearing a ringing in my ears. Why were these people bent on frustrating my life? The girls were excited and looked forward to shifting. None of them were Omega and the only reason I hadn't been discovered was because I have been in my human form since the contest began.I had to find a way to free myself from the charade. My body was melting into a puddle on the floor as I walked slowly towards the door without stopping. My mind was racing, running through ideas of where I could go to escape this madness.But then again, if I don't participate in this charade, it would raise suspicious eyebrows and someone would probably figure something was wrong with me.My wolf was so tiny and resembled an ordinary dog. I couldn't expose my secret to the world. I found myself pacing restlessly in the restroom, my mind racing with potential solutions.A brilliant idea struck me, with a smirk at my cleverness, I decided to pretend to suffe
ADONISThis morning was unsettling, to say the least. I woke up to find Sophia and Mark in my room, looking at me like I was some alien creature. “What’s wrong with you two? Why do you look so terrified?” I yawned and sat up on my bed. “Did you walk into my room to stare at me with that creepy look on your-”My mouth snapped short at the terrified look on Sophia's face. She wasn’t blinking and she looked harried and wild. My heart crumpled and I had a mounting suspicion that my wolf did something terrible last night. “What happened?" I finally managed to ask, my voice croaking and my throat dry from the sudden onslaught of worry. I reached out my hand for her, but my fingers stopped inches away from her shoulder. The fact that she didn't flinch or shake or run scared me even more. "Sophia?" I whispered. "Are you alright?”She opened her mouth. “You're not going to believe this, Adonis. Last night, you...in your wolf form, you didn't recognize me," she started, her voice shaky. "You
IrisAfter singing my heart out, I took a quick bow before exiting the stage. The audience, which included the contestants, teachers, and staff, applauded and cheered for me.My heart was racing with excitement as I made my way to my seat. I felt on top of the world. I knew I could sing, but I never realized how beautiful it was until I started singing in the bathroom at the sister's sanctuary. They never complimented me, but they always paused to listen.But in this case, their admiration was public. The other girls were smiling and congratulating Natalia, who was always clapping the loudest and cheering me on."Brava, singing bird," she whistled, her voice echoing across the ballroom, and I shook my head, amused. It no longer felt like a competition, and Natalia smiled as I took my seat. "Thank goodness singing isn't the only criteria for winning this competition.”My mouth spread into a huge smile. "Thank your stars."But seriously," Natalia continued, "your voice is unlike anythin
Without further discussion, I followed the Alpha upstairs, my heart racing with each step. My hand gripped the carved banister, and when we arrived at the top, he led me to a large door with a silver handle shaped like a lion's head.He opened it and motioned for me to enter. I walked into a spacious office with dark wood paneling, leather furniture, and a massive stone fireplace. The walls were decorated with expensive artwork and trophies.The Alpha walked around the massive desk, motioning for me to sit in one of the leather chairs. I sat down, daring not to meet his gaze.Someone rushed into the office, strumming a guitar; it was the alpha's friend. The one Natalia had a crush on. I stole a glance at him; he was always smiling, and despite being slightly taller than Alpha Adonis, he was more lanky, whereas Alpha had a toned body.His fingers deftly plucked the guitar strings, and he played a familiar tune."What do you want?" Alpha Adonis asked his friend, pretending to be annoyed