After Adler learned about my pregnancy, he couldn’t stop worrying about my condition. I was thankful that he did those great things for me, but sometimes, I couldn’t stop to feel irritated whenever he was with me. He changed a lot, but I still know how to protect myself, especially in my condition.He was proud, especially when he announced he would be a father. He didn’t even mind if some werewolves were teasing him about his actions toward me. I understood that they were still shocked that he was my husband, my mate, because of what they knew about how he treated me.“Hey! Where are you planning to go?” My eyes rolled when I heard his voice again. I woke up and decided to go to the bathroom, but he caught me walking. Adler always overreacted! I didn’t like it anymore.He was too afraid that we might lose our baby, especially since he found out that he needed to take care of me with gentleness because of my condition. Gunner didn’t stop making fun of him.“I want to go to the bathroo
“What is little Avalynn doing here alone?” My shoulders slumped down in disappointment. After Adler’s annoying remark was his evil laugh that I got used to hearing growing up. I knew he wasn’t alone, given the series of supporting chuckle I heard from his fanatic friends. That’d probably be Rake, Jonshon, Owen and Gunner. The same group of friends I hated since the day I learned the word asshole. The five of them, including their leader, Adler, were the strongest guys in our generation. Everybody knew that. They did too. I turned around controlling every muscle of my face. If there was one thing I hated about hating them, it was not being able to express it. There were a lot of times I tried, though. I regretted each time. The satisfaction wasn’t enough reciprocation for the wounds they gave me. Which was why I was planning to lay low and avoid conversation. Because now that almost the rest of the pack were on pack run, there’d be no stopping them. “Probably thinking of her futur
Jade accompanied me home. But as soon as I was done washing myself, she disappeared without a word. Though I knew she’d probably just talk with her mate, Gunner, about what had happened to say, I didn’t do a thing.On the afternoon, she went back saying she was sorry my brother allowed it to happen. Maybe if it was the first or the second time it happened, I’d hold a grudge. But since Adler and his group had been bullying me for years, and he hadn’t done a single thing about it eversince, I got accustomed to it. I stopped hoping he’d defend me the moment I realized what it was he was doing.We lost our only parent because I was weak and wolfless, so he allowed Adler and the others to pick on me repeatedly. It was almost a de ja vu. Except not shifting that day was unintentional, and him not doing a thing to protect me was.He hated me that much.The rest of the day, I hanged out with Jade. And before I knew it, it was my seventeenth birthday.“Happy birthday!” Jade greeted me with a h
It was common knowledge for wolves that a male wolf could only meet his destined partner after his mate turned seventeen, and vice versa. It was what also happened to Gunner, my brother, who had to wait for four months after his seventeenth birthday, since he was a few months older than Jade.Adler turned seventeen almost a year ago. Though he was a bit disappointed, Adler believed the Moon Goddess saved the best for the last. Unfortunately, that didn’t seem to be the case.“What…” Adler’s eyes were still wide. “Why can I still feel your aura? Why can I still smell you?”That, I didn’t know.This was the first time I rejected a mate. Nor did I know someone who had done this before. Wolves in general normally just accept their mate as it was the Moon Goddess’ blessing. And not once in my life have I heard about a story that rejected his or her destined partner. Adler was the first. We were the first that I know of. Thus, I didn’t really knew much about rejecting a mate.“Perhaps it doe
“What…” I stepped back, fazed. “D.. did I heard it wrong?” ‘You tell me.’ My eyes widened even more. Was it my wolf? Holy— I have a wolf! It just spoke to me and I was sure it wasn’t one of my intrusive thought! Its voice was different, and I could feel its existence inside me. It was there! “W-wha… How are you here? Why… Where have you been?” I had a lot of questions that I couldn’t think properly. “W-what is your name?” ‘Alice.’ “Alice…” I mentioned her name, still flabbergasted. “When did you came from?” I was still gasping, shock at the very good news. “I-I was waiting for you.” ‘I know.’ “Were you hiding?” I couldn’t help but look at the parts of my body as I spoke. I was both fascinated and astonished. It was my first time having a conversation with my wolf, after thinking my whole life I didn’t have any! “Oh my god. Alice…” ‘Enough with the questions. I have a news for you’ I tilted my head. “News? What news? Is it good? Bad?” ‘The rejection might have worked.’ I brea
A smile curved in my lips. Though I definitely had no idea why Alice sensed another presence of what seemed to be my new mate, when we still didn’t know if the rejection worked, I felt thrilled. I wanted to indulge myself in it. The excitement and all these weird series of unexpectedness had to lead me to something. I had been living my life in hues of black and white. Now that Alice came, and there was a huge possibility that I’d soon meet love, I feel enthusiastic. I felt like this day would significantly brought a big change to my life. Which I would love to venture. ‘You should accept, Avalynn.’ Alice said. “Tomorrow, then?” I brought my eyes to what I was doing to continue, but I was pre-occupied. I was fired up! ‘How does your radar works, Alice? Can you see what he looks like?” I asked, excited. The Moon Goddess first linked me to Adler, which was, as much as I hate to admit it, strong and good looking. I was hoping the new one would be more… handsome. ‘What am I, a crys
My head turned to each direction. I understood what Alice said, but I couldn’t exactly pinpoint what he was. If he wasn’t a werewolf, then what? The smell was something I was a little familiar with, but I couldn’t remember how and why. Have we met before? His smell was extremely pleasant, and I understood that it was because he was my new mate. But the sensation of his presence was both familiar and strange to me. Where is he? His smell is strong but I still can’t tell where exactly he is! ‘Turn to your back. He’s near but still out of your reach.’ I heard Alice said. I turned to my back as Alice instructed. I stepped forward, and attentively scanned the area. It was already dark, and it was full of trees so I couldn’t tell. I couldn’t see even his shadow. It thrilled and scared me… if that was even possible. The thought that he didn’t smell like a wolf was scary to me— but knowing that he was my mate thrilled me. I wanted to meet him. That was the exact reason I allowed Jade to dr
“Is there something wrong?” Conrad asked. Each passing second, Adler’s scent was growing stronger. I couldn’t pinpoint which direction he was, but I could tell he was heading here. At full speed, at that. I didn’t know if he knew I was here, but if I could smell him, that’d mean he could smell me, too. Why could I still sense him? I have rejected him. It was supposed to work. Rejection would work if both parties wanted it. We did want it to happen. We didn’t like each other, so what went wrong? “Avalynn?” Conrad mentioned my name with concern, it was only then I got into my senses. Turning my head back at him, I forced a smile. “I… I’m sorry. I just remembered something.” Adler and Conrad shouldn’t meet each other. Not here. Adler shouldn’t know Conrad existed. The Alpha’s son shouldn’t know I have two mates, and that the other one was a Lycan. It would definitely cause a problem and that’d be the least thing that I’d want. I just met Alice. I haven’t redeemed myself. I haven’t