SLADE'SPOVWhen I heard my parents had found their real daughter, the question I had been asking were partly answered.Which was?How the hell was Summer the way she was?I had sensed her oddity but couldn't place my fingers on what it was and where she had gotten her personality from.I was adopted twenty years ago, and I was a child of about five then. The Luna Ashley and Alpha Charles of the Royal moon pack had adopted me out of the several children that lined the pack's orphanage I was in.I wasn't the best, but they had taken a liking to me, and maybe luck contributed to it. Moreover, I was adopted because they couldn't have a child and needed an heir. So, they took me in without looking back.I was given the best to make myself as comfortable as possible, and never for once had I felt out of place in the household. Heck, it felt as if I was their natural child. Although since they signed the adoption paper, I was technically theirs.I guess family didn't necessarily need to be r
WINTER POVHow was this possible? Was my brother my mate? We were supposed to be related and not mated!Perhaps there was a mistake somewhere. I hadn't heard of cases like this. It was the first time I saw it, and I wouldn't say I particularly appreciated it happening to me.I wish there were a written manual on 'how to deal with your brother as a mate'.But I guess I was on my own.'He's hot, isn't he? And he's strong! You both will make cute pups!'I shook my head, shoving the thoughts of Flora out of my head. I was still trying to accept the fact that my brother was my mate and she was planning on the children we'd have.I had never for once thought of that. I know I'd get some someday, but that would be when I advanced in age. I was still eighteen years old and never saw myself having any children until I was twenty-five.It was strange, but all that I ever thought of was getting my wolf and making as much money as I could.I jerked as I felt Slade's warm hand touch my cheek.I gaz
WINTER POVI saw the stupid grin plastered on Summer's face, and she tilted her upturned nose in the air as she neared.The other girls with her might be her clones, I presumed. They had the same blonde hair, and I could see some weren't even natural. They had dyed it just to fit in.Their make-up was perfect, and it was as if they had an exceptional stylist and make-up artist who attended to them. Their dress was overly short.I noticed none of the pink plaid skirts they wore reached their knees.I had seen girls like them in Lanes Academy, the school I attended in the Silver Moon Pack.They tormented many people, especially if you weren't part of the popular crowds, and they were called the elite girls.I guess they were not any different from Summer and her friends.Summer snatched the book I had picked and tutted. "Look, if it isn't my Omega sister. Besides, why are you reading this kind of book? Do you still need to read books? I can't believe you are as dull as I imagined."Summe
WINTER POVWhy would he be here?!I guess there wasn't a rule that said he couldn't.But I wasn't okay with seeing him. At least, for now!I was hoping it would take a while before we'd see each other again, and perhaps, I would have had an answer to the question swirling in my head about our mate bond.My heart palpitated as Slade walked towards us. My hands clenched the tulle material of the ball gown, and my palms were clammy.Since today I haven't seen him until now. But somehow, I doubted his coming here had anything to do with me.'Mate!' Flora whimpered. She jumped inside me, and I grimaced, holding a tight rein on her before she tore herself out of me.Because what she was doing at the moment could warrant that.Yet, how the fúck was my wolf excited about my mate, and it was the opposite for me?I dreaded it!'He's near, and he's so hot!'I shoved back the thought of Flora rambling and concentrated on him. Slade was near the Luna, and I could hear everything they were saying.
WINTERAfter dress shopping two days ago, I avoided Summer like the plague, or maybe she ignored me, but I was glad I didn't see her.I had had enough of her antics to want to put up with more.Also, I was glad I finally got to take the dress of my choice, even though she didn't like it."A penny for your thoughts?"I cringed and gasped. And my eyes strayed to Slade as he appeared at my back. "Fúck it, Slade. I hate that!""You cuss too?" He tilted perfect slender brows. The most flawless brow I had ever seen and the one I wouldn't get even if I tried.Also, Slade had ridiculously long lashes for a man."Am I not allowed to?" Slade tapped his chin and shook his head. His eyes narrowed again on mine, and he continued staring at me until I was uncomfortable."I hate when you do that," I grumbled."Do what?" He murmured."Stare at me and act as if you are trying to figure me out or something...""What if I am trying to figure you out?" He muttered. "We are meant to be together. Don't you
WINTER POV"You are easily the most beautiful woman I have ever seen."I turned swiftly, and my eyes collided with the greenest green eyes I had ever seen. I frowned, staring at him, and I let a smile adorn my face even as I didn't recognise him.One thing I learned from Luna Ashley before the party started was to smile at anyone, even if I knew them.She said it was essential and would make me more appealing to people if I did so."Thank you," I said."Please, don't smile at me."I furrowed my brows. Did I do something wrong?"Your smile makes me want to give you everything in this world!"I giggled. I liked his response, and I knew he was flirting with me as soon as he said that.He extended a gloved hand and bowed slightly. "Can I have the next dance? That's if you don't mind me stealing you away after that."I opened my mouth to speak, and the word died in my throat as Slade butted in."She does mind. She'll be with me throughout the evening."I swirled again to see him casually le
WINTER"Congratulations on being part of the family now, but I know you'll betray us soonest." Summer said as soon as I stepped inside the empty kitchen to fetch myself a glass of wine.I was suddenly thirsty after the whole oath; I wondered if it was what the witch had given to me that made me feel that way.Summer stepped towards me and gripped a strand of my hair that had fallen loose from the pin it was held in."You should have left when I asked to." Summer snarled into my ear. "Taking the oath makes everything even more complicated, and don't think you are victorious yet because far more horrible things are coming, and I know for sure you would not be able to handle it.""I'm not the one to run away from a challenge." I shook my head to release my hair from her hand. "You should have known from the fight scene.""I only let you win!" Summer snapped. "I am the strongest fighter in Wolfe Academy. Besides, Big brother saved you; else, I'd have made you eat enough soil!""You were sa
SLADE POVFúck Kendall!As soon as he stepped into the room, I wanted to yell at him to fucking leave.I wanted to do many mean things I hadn't done before.I didn't know why. My emotion was heightened, and I doubted it was because of the moon's appearance tonight.It had never been this way, and every full moon was me being locked down in the cellar and bound with many magical chains to stop me from killing everyone in sight.Usually, I could switch at will. It was an art I had mastered the first time I shifted. However, that didn't make it less painful.On full moons like this, I went into a rage, and my hunting instinct was always at its fullest, making me lose control of my shifting.However, it didn't happen today. Not even Winter's intoxicating scent had made me want to.I didn't know why but I believe it was Winter's nearness. Somehow, it calmed me and made me not act irrationally.Winter kept me in check, and there was something about her I couldn't place my finger on. It was