With a heavy sigh, I eased myself out of bed and cracked the stiff joints in my neck and back with a roll of my shoulders. I glanced out the window of my bedroom, frowning at the fresh blanket of snow dusting over the trees.
It was the first snow of the season, and it was earlier than usual—a shiver through my spine.
From the corner of my eyes, I glanced at the pills on the table. My head was pounding, I couldn't feel my fingers, and everything hurt, but I knew this was exactly what the pills did.
Nausea bubbled in my throat the more I recalled how my mother forcefully shoved them in my hand. I wouldn't say I liked the new pills that sat dry and heavy on my tongue.
But I had to tak
"Rose", I heard my father's voice sounding so far away. Raising my head, I raised my brow, taking into his features. He appeared older and wiser than actual age, the lines on his face more prominent, his face looked dull against the walls, lips twisted. "We have already informed the pack council of Cara mating ceremony to Alpha Aiden. Make sure everything is running smoothly."Right. The pack council. I swallowed the lump in my throat. That felt like a final nail to the coffin. Pack Council is the body of people, mostly elder Alphas, who look after the adjoining packs. Before any huge event or ceremony, they must be informed for their blessings considered to be a gift.I was so tired. These kinds of arrangements have been going on for a while. My mother included me in every small decision regarding the marriage
"I thought you might be here."I jolted and turned to face my sister. My eyes were bloodshot red, bags under them and my face swollen. Ever since Zain broke up with me, I couldn't sleep, my free time spent on thinking about him. He made it clear that nothing left between us, erasing all the messages and blocking my sister's number."Sorry I didn't hear you coming."Cara made a sound. "No, seemed like you were preoccupied." The smile fell from her face, inching closer to me, narrowing her eyes. "How long have you been here? We were looking for you."I decided to get out of the gloomy room and bask in the sunlight. The reason why I stood in the balcony, leaning against the railing with my
/His POV/My father, the Pack Alpha, was sitting in his study, busy reading something. His glasses sat on his nose, brows furrowed together. From a distance, I could still pick out the silver of his hair, dull and thin. I knocked on the door even though he might have anticipated my arrival. He lifted his head, closing the file and motioning me to step in."Hi, dad.""Aiden" He smiled brightly. "I heard that you had finalised your Luna."I laughed, plopping on the empty chair in front of him. "Word gets around that fast, huh?""I'm sorry I caught the end of your conversation." He sheepishly pointed out.
The packhouse appeared larger than the last time I had been here. A soft exhale left my lips as I thought about how it'll be my home soon.My parents were already seated in the lawn along with others waiting for my sister. They asked me to help her out with the dress and the long veil."Rose?" Cara tightened her grip on the bag."I'm ready to leave."She was going to run away and hide for a while with her mate. They have planned everything. I had no idea about any of it, only that they were leaving the village and going far away till everyone calmed down."Good luck, Cara."Her eyes pooled with tears. She rushed
A sob racked through my body in the strange-looking room. I was all alone again—no one by my side. In few hours, the official ceremony will be over, and I will be Luna of the pack. But the Alpha hated me. What was the use of having such power anyway? A fresh set of tears flowed down my cheeks the more I thought about it.Everyone was busy arranging the site we would worship the moon goddess. Wolves are believed to be children of the moon. That's why we worship the goddess that created us on every significant occasion. Apart from the moon, the wolves also worship the elements—water, fire, air and earth. We believe that these elements, along with the moon, sustain us.A knock echoed in my room. Lifting my head, I stared at the Pack Alpha s
/Aiden's POV/I stalked out of the cabin, my breaths coming out in puffs due to the cold weather. Still, I wasn't much affected due to my thick skin. My blood was boiling the more I thought about the omega in my cabin. How could my father agree to such a sham of a marriage?During the ceremony, I had no choice but to go along with it. Many pack members gathered around, and walking away didn't seem like a reliable option. Running a hand through my hair, I banged on the door to his study."What's wrong?" My father opened the door, bleary-eyed, sweat clinging to his forehead."Are you seriously asking me that?" My voice raised. From the corner of my eyes, I noticed other pack members giving us a weird look.A burst of murmur
There comes the point in everyone's life when they wish they could turn back time or halting the clock even for just a moment enough to take a breath. I was feeling the same.Once the Alpha stormed to his room, I decided to unpack my stuff.Stepping inside the guest room, I was immediately enveloped in cold air. The room was tiny, with a single bed and one small dressing table with a stool. There was a large window on the wall, allowing lots of natural light in. On the other end of the room was a tiny wardrobe and a floor lamp.A sigh left my lips. Throwing the suitcase on the bed, I began unpacking it. I had little clothing, and belongings barely fit two drawers. It
Aiden stalked in a circle around the edge of the empty space, shoulders squared and held high. His neck extended in a show of dominance. I couldn't help but gawk at the Alpha in front of me. He was a handsome wolf with sleek dark brown thick fur, healthy stature and bulky in all the right places.He growled at me.The pack wolves were yipping and howling around him, the others who had wandered off swiftly returning to witness the scene unfolding.A whine escaped my lips pitifully, nearly losing myself when Aiden's eyes snapped directly to me, holding eye contact for several long seconds. Why was he staring at me like that? Did he not like