"Where had you been, buddy?!" My best friend Jake's voice slipped into my lost world, startling me back to reality."Huh?" I swiveled my head around to face him, blinking as his tall and muscular body, like mine, walked closer to me, his dirty brown tousled hair bouncing at each step as his hazel eyes filled with confusion peered into mine. He was my only friend since childhood; we met in kindergarten, and he was closest to me. The guy to be my right-hand man when I sit on that throne in replacement of my father. His parents were warriors until they died four years ago. Since he was my only friend, my parents took him in to stay in the royal castle.I knew I was in for questions after keeping him worried by staying so long in the enemy's land.The moment I walked through the gate into this place, I knew everyone must have been really troubled about where I had been. The bodyguards were scanning me with their eyes, but none had the courage to ask me anything, and that fear that brings
"Jaden!" My mother came hugging me as she stepped out of the palace, meeting me in the sitting room just as I was about climbing up the stairs."We were worried." She added, pecking my cheek."No more worries." Can I go to my room now?""Not yet, son." My father cut in, walking out of the palace too.I sighed, facing him."Please, I'm tired and need to rest my head.""You have a visitor. They had been waiting since you went to that pack with your friend and those spies. They insist on seeing you because they come from a faraway kingdom. Please honor their..."Fine." I snapped, taking a deep breath, and I saw a huge smile appear on my mother's face."Thank you." She beamed, taking my hand as she accompanied me to the palace. I wonder who this visitor was."Here he is....." My mother announced it as soon as we entered through the door, and they stood up. A man, a woman, and a girl in between, all dressed in gold royal attire. With their scent, I knew they were vampires too, from other cl
We were three, including me and Jake, so we just had one spy join us this night. It wasn't an official spying day, but my father doesn't want to lose any chance of finding out how to successfully destroy his enemies, especially this particular pack.None of us knows why his hatred for them runs so deep in the core of his heart. The resentment reeks from both his eyes and voice each time he talks about them. I was sure they had done a really evil thing to him—something he would never forget and wouldn't rest till he saw their destruction. Anytime I ask him why his hatred for them goes way deeper than for other packs, he will only grit his teeth and tell me that some day I will find out. Honestly, I don't really care.Werewolves are our grave enemies, and that's all I know. We are born to hate them and hurt them at the slightest opportunity. It's forbidden to help or do anything good to any of them. Growing up in the royal packhouse and staying in the palace with my father gave me the
My heart wasn't beating normally as I uttered those words. Like screams in my head, I was hearing the lies, and I really knew I was bluffing. It can't be love, but I won't be able to hurt her or see anyone harm her.I just hope Jake doesn't ask for proof, because I would definitely disappoint him. And if he tries doing it on his own, then that's where our first problem would begin because he might just end up becoming my enemy.Don't remind me. I know I'm being stupid. Gosh!Jake didn't say anything, though. He just smiled and looked away, facing the window, while I maintained a stern expression."We are here." The man driving announced at that moment, and we both jumped out of the cart. It's time to cross the boundary and head in!We both smiled at each other, and in a snap, we all switched to our beastly senses and abilities, and like the lightning in the sky, we bolted through the enomous trees and mountains.She was out of my mind at this moment. I wasn't thinking about her at a
"That girl had stayed longer than any werewolf survival limit. I think they want her dead this time. She will only stay alive for two hours after being brought out before giving up the ghost. I just don't understand why they blame her for what you did. Do they suspect her to have vampire powers?" Jake's voice rang in my head like a bell, sending cold shivers down my spine as goosebumps spread through my skin."Are you sure she isn't the girl you saved? You seemed so concerned. Like, it's written all over your face." Jake added, his brows creasing in curiosity.I ignored him totally, my eyes fixed at the stage where everyone, including the Alpha, was totally absentminded already, forgetting that someone was inside that box. The Luna was the only one that kept glancing at it with a secret smirk playing on her lips as she made sure to keep the Alpha busy with her chitchat and continuous drinking. It was after the scream that they all turned in shock, realizing that they had kept someone
The run was wild and exciting, and the breeze that whirled around and slapped my skin made the journey more thrilling. I felt so much adrenaline rushing through my veins, accompanied by goosebumps that shot through every part of my skin in nothing else but a pleasurable sensation.The sweetness was out of this world, and all I could think of was the moment I would finally save her life. Death was the only thing I dreaded so much because it was the end of any dreams or wishes. I don't know what I feel for that wolf girl, but at all costs, she has to be alive until I realize what it truly is.My joy knows no bounds, as I crossed the boundary safely and easily since almost everyone had gone indoors out of sobriety and fear. It was clear that the wolf girl was someone whose death could cause harm to the entire pack, and apparently, I was about to save not just the life of that girl but that of every single member of the pack.It was really forbidden and unheard of. It was something that no
My cheeks must both be red like fresh tomatoes, and I couldn't resist licking my lips as the feeling of his soft, sensual lips lingered on my lips even when he was already gone. The kiss was very short, but the feelings were really deep, and the sensation lingered long enough that I smiled wide until I was grinning.The doctor who made the announcement was too shocked and dumbfounded to say anything. His eyes said it all as I gawked like one who had met face-to-face with a two-headed human. It was so unbelievable, not only to see that I was miraculously healed but also to witness a kiss from a vampire. He didn't say anything but left with the vampire. It wasn't until they were both gone that I sat up, and at that moment I sighted something on the floor. It was a pearl bracelet that appeared otherworldly as it twinkled from where I sat.Quickly, I left the bed and picked it up, realizing instantly that it must have fallen from Jaden's grasp. My doubt was cleared when I peeked at it c
As I sat there, numb from confusion and fright, I wondered what secret he was hiding. The glint I saw in his eyes was really suspicion. It was the glint of a first time murderer staring at the body it just killed.I've never thought of my father as a bad man, nor has he given me any reason to doubt his love for me or my mother. I had always enjoyed my family and saw it as the best. Our home had always been peaceful, with everyone smiling all day.But I guess I was entirely wrong and had been made to believe the mere illusions portrayed to me. The deep hatred in my father's eyes as he spoke about my mother was so evident.There must really be something I am missing. My father knows something about what conspired between the vampire and my mother, and he really won't say it."We will know about that later, but for now, what do you think about Jaden?" My wolf broke in, her voice cheeky and lively. I smiled, dipping my hand into my pocket and bringing out the bracelet."He loves me. I saw