MARILYNN
With my mouth hanging open, I gazed in awe at the godly figure advancing toward me. My heart raced, and I couldn’t help but drool slightly. This werewolf was, without a doubt, the most breathtaking I had ever encountered. His eyes emanated an aura of danger, and his physique exuded sheer magnificence—every facet of his being exuded perfection.“I want him,” I whispered, instantly forgetting any plans of leaving the foundation.At that moment, his gaze locked onto mine. My cheeks flamed crimson, and I blinked rapidly, attempting to hide my embarrassment by turning away.“He’s looking at me,” I mused excitedly, a surge of anticipation flooding through me. “Maybe it wouldn’t be such a bad idea if he became my owner.” My excitement was an understatement; I felt positively joyful. I was eager to follow a werewolf home for the first time since my capture.“I should be on my best behavior,” I resolved, my determination fueled by the prospect of being chosen by him. However, Alphonso appeared to have other plans.“My lord, as you can see, Marilyn is miserable and repulsive. She’s irritating and unsuitable for you. Allow me to re-select a more suitable and captivating mermaid for you,” Alphonso proposed, bowing.My glare bore into him instantly. “He’s mine,” I protested internally, but no sound emerged. My voice had been stolen, I was mute.Still, I stared at the alluring wolf, praying that he would disregard Alphonso’s words.“Indeed, Marilyn has proven to be quite the reckless mermaid. She has been returned four times; I do not believe she qualifies to be purchased by you, Alpha. Might I suggest a mermaid who is pure and noble, boasting the royal blood of the sea clan coursing through her veins.” one of the senior managers chimed in.“You must be referring to Naia. Her voice has been blessed by the gods—her celestial singing is coupled with a unique healing quality, rendering her even more valuable and cherished,” another senior manager added.I strongly wanted to sew their mouths shut for spewing such ridiculous notions.When I glanced at the handsome wolf, I discovered him scrutinizing me intently. His brow was raised as if assessing me.My cheeks flushed once more, and I met his gaze.“Hey, don’t look straight at the Alpha, you foolish mermaid,” the annoying guy interjected.In response, I lowered my head swiftly—not because of him, but because I hoped the hot wolf would perceive me as well-behaved and take me with him. The annoying guy’s attention shifted, allowing me to focus back on my Alpha.“What’s your decision, boss? Shall we reconsider or move on?” he inquired.“Oh, this fool is his Beta. No wonder he acts so arrogant,” I thought, casting a disdainful look at the Beta before refocusing on my Alpha.After scrutinizing me a moment longer, the attractive Alpha finally averted his gaze.“I will take the mermaid on the dirty…” he began, anticipation welled inside me.But then, his tone changed abruptly. “I’ll just choose another one,” he declared unexpectedly.My heart plummeted.“Huh?”Staring at him in shock, I watched as he raised his foot and began to turn away.“No, no! You can’t leave me,” I chanted internally, desperation consuming my thoughts.Summoning all my strength, I swam toward him, fearlessly driven. In the blink of an eye, I clutched onto his sleeve, and in an unprecedented moment, I cried out loudly—a sound I hadn’t produced since my capture. It was undoubtedly the most unattractive cry anyone had ever heard, but I couldn’t have cared less at that moment. I continued to cry out loud and unreservedly.“What do you think you’re doing?” Alphonso shrieked, evidently startled by my sudden outburst.“How dare you touch the most esteemed Alpha of our realm?” one of the senior managers exclaimed, clearly alarmed.“Release him, you foolish mermaid!” another demanded.“Move her away from him, now!” Alphonso commanded the guards.Three guards swiftly advanced toward me, their intentions clear. My heart raced with terror; the thought of him leaving without choosing me was a fate I could scarcely bear.“If he leaves, Alphonso will probably kill me since I’m of no further use to him,” I mused, my eyes welling with tears. “Is my escape plan about to transform into my death plan?” I pondered, a solitary tear streaming down my cheek and dropping into the pool.The Alpha’s gaze followed the tear’s path, his expression hardening. Unexpectedly, a power surge rippled through the surroundings, an undeniable force that shook the ground beneath us. The guards, who had been poised to apprehend me, fell to the ground, writhing in pain.“Alpha?” the Beta stammered, his shock evident in his gaping expression.“What is happening? Remove her immediately!” Alphonso ordered, his determination closing his eyes to the fact that the power surge originated from the Alpha himself.The Alpha leveled a steely gaze at Alphonso. “Did you not comprehend my warning?” he growled, his eyes igniting with a fiery red hue.Then, with a resounding thud, Alphonso’s lifeless body crumpled to the ground. The crunching sound reverberated through the air as his skull shattered upon impact.The Alpha had killed him!Everyone, except for me, watched in stunned horror. Strangely, I found myself feeling elated.“Freedom, here I come!” I rejoiced inwardly, performing a joyous dance in my thoughts.One of the senior managers let out a blood-curdling scream. In an instant, he joined Alphonso in death on the floor.A satisfied smile graced my lips as I recalled the day these two, now lifeless, individuals had captured me from the sea.“I suppose karma has finally caught up with you both,” I reflected, a sense of justice permeating my thoughts.The Alpha approached me with deliberate steps, each movement filled with purpose. My heart raced with anticipation as he drew closer, his presence electrifying the atmosphere. Upon reaching the pool’s edge, he extended his hand toward me.“Come with me,” his deep voice resonated, enveloping me in its command. A silence as profound as a graveyard settled over the area.With excitement and trepidation, I placed my hands within his open palm. A smile curved my lips, my eyes sparkling with anticipation.In one gentle motion, he lifted me from the pool and enfolded me in his arms.BALINThe mermaid in the dirty pool is the most beautiful sea creature I have ever seen. Even without scales, she still looked stunning. When I came over to her, I felt a strange thud in my heart. The feeling was so foreign that it nearly scared me. Even Lin, my ever-fierce wolf, seemed subdued by the mere sight of her.I wanted to take her with me, but Lin protested, insisting we find another mermaid since we couldn’t figure out why my heart was reacting this way. I agreed with him. However, I was suddenly enraged when tears rolled down her cheeks. Lin raged, and before I knew it, he took over, killing Alphonso and the unfortunate man. He felt satisfied and let me take control again.I caught sight of the mermaid smiling excitedly at Alphonso’s dead body.“We should just take her home,” Lin said.I didn’t protest; I, too, wanted that. So, I stretched out my hand to her.“Leave with me,” I said, my voice so calm that Jarek stared at me in shock.The mermaid placed her hand on mine, and
MARILYN The Alpha gently placed me in the car, and I felt pampered. My eyes fluttered, and I felt dizzy, probably because my body was adjusting to being out of the sea. Though I can live on land, my body needs time to adjust.The Alpha glanced at me and said, “Get some sleep. We will be there in a while.”I didn’t need to be told twice. I honestly needed to sleep. In a few minutes, I dozed off to dreamland.My eyes fluttered open, and the Alpha said, “You are awake,” with his eyes focused on the road.I rubbed my eyes and looked out the window. I was welcomed by a breathtaking view, far grander than Star Ocean Pack, where I had been. The Alpha’s home was an awe-inspiring mansion, making my previous residence seem like a tiny village in comparison.“Here it is,” the Alpha said as he pulled up in front of the magnificent white mansion.“You live here?” I gestured to him, surprised.He nodded, and I was amazed he understood my gesture so effortlessly. “He’s perceptive,” I thought, feelin
BALINI followed the guard out of the main hall, my mind racing with the realization that today was the Empire meeting day. With the full moon approaching, we needed to plan the hunting grounds and address the issue of young wolves going rogue during their first shift. As the empire’s greatest and strongest Alpha, my presence was crucial. But my thoughts kept drifting back to the mermaid I had left behind.Suppressing the urge to go to her, I focused on the meeting grounds, where the other Alphas stood to welcome me, except for Ryker, the old wolf whom I wondered what he was still doing alive.“Pay your respect to me,” I growled in my Alpha voice.Ryker was thrown off his feet. He fell flat on his face, making me nod in satisfaction. All the other Alphas tried hard to suppress their laughter.“Let the meeting begin,” I pronounced, even though Ryker was still on the ground, probably too embarrassed to get up.“Is the ground more comfortable than the couch?” Alpha Smith, Alpha of the Dar
MARILYN My eyes snapped open when I felt water touch my skin. The first thing I saw was the Alpha staring at me, looking so worried. The worried expression on his face was so genuine that I quickly leaned into his arms. Never has anyone worried about me this way. He seemed surprised at first, but then he hugged me back. Just being in his arms gave me an indescribable feeling. I felt safe and secure in his embrace.“Let’s get you out of here. You can walk, right?” he asked, gently pushing me to arm’s length, probably to check out my legs.I blushed intensely.“Oh, they went back to being a tail,” he muttered.“I guess you get tails once you are wet,” he said logically.I nodded to confirm his logic.He gazed at me for a while. Without warning, he lifted me from the tub and carried me out of the bathroom. My cheeks almost burst as I blushed so intensely.Like a delicate treasure, he lowered me to the bed, ensuring his hand didn’t brush my knife wound.“Give me a minute,” he mumbled.I w
BALIN"Looks like your spirit is really healed," Kabal muttered, he sounded so grave."Wasn't it a good thing that my spirit got healed? That means I'm safe from going rogue. So why does he sound like my spirit being healed is something that shouldn't happen… How come my spirit got healed, I haven't found my mate yet," I thought, confused. I opened my mouth to talk, but then Kabal beat me to it."Your spirit didn't only get helped, you also found your mate," he revealed.An erratic heartbeat diverted my attention from the seer to Marilyn. She didn't look pleased with this new information. I could say the same for myself, as Lin didn't bother to react."Mate? He found his mate. Does that mean he won't be needing me?" I heard Marilyn ponder in her head."Will he throw me into a water cage?" She thought, so lost in her thoughts that she seemed to have forgotten that I could hear them.I took her hands into mine and gave her a reassuring smile. Alicia cleared her throat and I shot her a
BALIN"That's left for you to find out."Just hearing that made me rage. How can he suddenly break a news like this to me without offering any solution? Where the heck am I going to find the so-called she-wolf? How do I even recognize her? And worst of all, she is dead."What do you mean by that?" I glowered at Kabal."I'm sorry, Alpha," That's as far as I can see in this case. He bowed his head deeply."Get lost," I snapped, annoyed at him.He turned around and muttered some words, then exited the room. I didn't bother to listen to him or try to find out what he said. But then it seemed like Marilyn heard him."I see no future for the both of you, the moon goddess indeed made a mistake," Marilyn repeated his words anxiously."Fuck, what the heck am I supposed to do right now? I already have the problem of young wolves going rogue on their first shift and now this. The full moon will appear in exactly two weeks.""What a wonderful coincidence, " I thought sarcastically.I felt Marilyn
BALIN "What's…." I trailed off when I caught sight of Alicia in their midst. "I'll end her today," Lin growled. "To what do I owe this sudden visit," I asked, shutting off Lin. "Alpha, we would like to have a meeting with you," the oldest amongst them said. I nodded and without disputing, I walked alongside them to the meeting ground. "So?" Jarek questioned once we got there. "We got wind that you found your mate." "Congratulations Alpha," they all chorused and bowed. I clicked my tongue at their hypocrisy. "Why does it seem like you are not really happy with the fact that I found my mate?" I asked, my murderous gaze fixed on them. The oldest cleared his throat. "We heard that your mate isn't like us," he said with his head bowed. "I wonder where you heard that from. It has been barely an hour since I found out about my mate…" I trailed off, letting my words sink in. Alicia, who played an important role in the pack, had also joined us for the meeting. Knowing my words we
MARILYN Getting close to her, I grabbed one of the plates on the trolley and smacked it on her face. I made sure to smear the dish on her face. Once I got satisfied with my handiwork on her face, I stood beside her watching her with a taunting smile on my face. She seemed too startled to react at first, but then, she was quick to overcome her shock. She wiped the sauce off her face and glared at me long and hard. "What the heck did you just do, you useless mermaid from nowhere," she glowered. Her eye colour changed for a moment and I quickly took a defensive stance. "You idiot," she snarled and charged towards me. Knowing that she had an upper hand against me since mermaids were calm in nature and hardly engaged in acts of violence, I knew she might probably tear me into pieces. In the heat of the moment I roughly pushed the trolley towards her, before she could even notice the trolley heading in her direction, it was already too late. She miserably crashed into the trolley a