Jerick
One week ago, our sister was the life of every party. Whenever she was around, the room just lit up in an instant. Although she was stubborn and a certified rebel, we love her no less. She was the living reminder of our mother’s dying love for her children as she died giving birth to Caroline. We will do everything for our hard-headed munchkin, even if we disagreed on a lot of things at times.
But now, she was completely changed. The once bubbly and energetic eighteen-year-old became dejected, depressed, and hopeless.
Seeing her like this was beyond heartbreaking. She refused to eat and almost secluded herself inside her room. Jerald and I tried our best to cheer her up on multiple occasions, but she was not interested.
She was at her window all the time, staring at something beyond our eyes can see.
My blood boiled thinking about what had happened to her. Carrie just turned eighteen, while Alpha Noah was a few years ahead of her. This could have easily been avoided if not for that alpha prick. Given that my sister was a lovesick teenager towards him, he could have rejected her the moment she confessed her feelings for him. He was fully aware that Carrie was not his mate, so he knew that having a relationship with her would be futile. He should have just avoided her or told her he wasn’t interested because she was not his mate. But instead, he took advantage of my sister’s foolishness, disregarding that she was his own Beta’s daughter. And just like how we predicted, our sister was left behind while he was over the moon with his newly-found mate by his side.
My sister took all the blows while the alpha she chose to defend turned her back on her. How unfair had life become for her?
If only she listened to us, none of this would have happened. But I would never blame her for what she did. Instead, I admired her for standing up for what she wanted in life. I just wished that she had chosen a better man.
But everything was all set and done. It was already too late. My sister was already a broken woman. And alas, we could only do but clench our fists and wished that none of this ever happened.
It was a regular day of solitude for Carrie, and another torture for our father, Jerald, and me. Suddenly, we saw our dad descend the stairs of our house. Behind him was Carrie, who was still lifeless and silent.
Jerald and I looked at each other, wondering to ourselves what our father did to convince her to go out of her room. Dad looked in our direction as if he had read what our minds had been thinking at that moment.
“I cooked today’s dinner. Come, and let’s eat together.”
That words were like music to our ears. It has been a while since we ate together. So I would definitely not miss this for the world.
A few steps later, we all sat down at the table. Our dad was a great cook so we knew that whatever he prepare would taste good. First, we feasted our eyes on the strip steak with lemon mashed potatoes on the table. The aroma that permeated the air was enough for our tummies to growl.
After saying our graces, we started munching on the food. But after a few bites, my father opened his mouth for a discussion.
“In today’s meeting earlier, Alpha Noah already introduced his mate, Lia Addams to the Winterclaw Council. Tomorrow night, he will announce her as the official Luna of this pack. I want you to go with us to witness the Luna ascension ceremony.”
Carrie dropped the cutlery and looked at our father. The spoon and fork that she was holding earlier made a loud clatter. “What did you say? You want me to attend that bitch’s ascension ceremony?”
“Watch your language, young woman! Show some manners!” Dad was furious. His eye color started to change, indicating that his wolf was taking over.
“What do you want me to do, dad? Cheer for that girl who stole my boyfriend?”
“Yes, that’s what I want. She will be your Luna so you will respect her whether you like it or not!”
I massaged the temples of my head. The hearty dinner I was expecting turned into another disagreement.
“I don’t understand why you are wasting your tears over Alpha Noah when there was another man who would do everything to get your attention.”
Our eyes turned in Jerald’s direction. Unlike the three of us who were tensed, he looked relatively calm and composed.
“Explain yourself,” dad instructed. Jerald put down his cutleries and wiped his mouth. He took the glass of water and drank before speaking.
“I felt Carrie’s wolf the night of the gala, and I couldn’t be mistaken.” He looked at Carrie who was obviously jittery from what she heard. “I knew you had found your mate that night.”
“I…I don’t know what you’re saying,” Carrie stated, removing her gaze from my twin brother. But Jerald’s revelation was far from being over.
“Your mate followed your scent until he reached the parking lot. However, he paused when he saw we were having a family moment so he just observed from a distance. When I took you and Jerick home, I went back to the party to meet this mysterious man.”
“And what did you find out about him?” I asked, completely compelled by his story.
“Well…” he paused for a moment before spilling the tea, “His name was Jesse Morris, the current alpha of Silverfang Pack. In fact…”
“In fact what?” This time, it was our father who spoke.
“He invited our whole family to visit Silverfang tomorrow night. He is interested to know more about his mate, obviously.”
A cloud of silence floated over us afterward. Carrie remained speechless, not daring to discredit what my twin brother had said. Well. Jerald has a special gift, a sixth sense. This enabled him to feel other werewolves’ spirit wolves. Although he couldn’t talk to them, he could definitely feel them like they were his own.
“Alright,” my dad said after heaving a sigh. “This information changed the dynamics of this conversation. Caroline Willams…”
“Y-Yes, dad…”
Our old man stood up from his seat before giving my sister his final instructions. “I will give you the freedom to choose which one you want to attend. Let me know once you made up your mind.” He then left the table without looking back.
Carrie started crying. I wonder what was going on in her mind right now.
CarrieI never had a problem with making choices. In fact, I love them! For me, it was a way to exercise my right to choose, which my Beta father imposed on me even when I was still a young she-wolf. It was also my way of liberating myself and going with the things that would truly make me happy. But so far, the choices my father had left me were nothing but a pain in the ass. How could I choose between two things that I hate?Tomorrow night, Noah, now my alpha ex-boyfriend, was making his one-night-old relationship with that girl official. He was planning to name her his Luna that quickly! I have waited for three years to prove my worth to him as a better choice for the role but all of my efforts were gone in an instant because of that alpha daughter. Like can you imagine? One night was all it took for her to completely discredit me in Noah’s life. And now my father wanted me to party with them and congratulate her for ruining my life.Oh, hell no! Not in a million years! Lia Addams
JesseI never thought I would see the day. And yet it came in the most unexpected way. I stood on the packhouse balcony, holding a glass of scotch. The golden liquid sparkled in the fading sunlight, matching the warm feeling inside me. It had been two days since I first saw the girl who stole my heart, and ever since then, my whole world changed.Before that special night, my life was ordinary. Leading my pack, Silverfang, and taking leisurely walks in the woods were my main concerns. Finding a life partner wasn't something I thought about much, except when my mother reminded me of my duty.But now, everything was different. My mother's words echoed in my mind, urging me to find the woman who would be my Luna, my destined mate. Her words mattered because, as the pack leader, it was my responsibility to fulfill this duty. So there I stood on the balcony, with the lingering taste of scotch, knowing that my life would never be the same.Don’t get me wrong, I had a fair share of daydream
JesseI didn’t know what had gotten into me but the moment I saw her beautiful smile, my feet grew a mind of their own. I just found myself walking towards her, throwing all my inhibitions in the process. I thought it was all on me until I felt Vigo’s presence. I realized that we both wanted to do this, making me a bit braver in doing so. I pulled my mate’s waist and tilted her chin up. The next thing I knew, my lips were pressed into hers. I had tasted multiple lips before but nothing compared to hers. It was sweet and addicting, something that I would never stop craving for the rest of my life. It was nothing like I imagined, only a thousand times better. I knew everyone’s eyes were on us at that point but I simply didn’t care. As I let go of her lips and stared at those beautiful orbs, I whispered, “Mine. All mine.”The world seemed to come to an abrupt halt, time freezing in its tracks. My heart pounded in my chest, the suspense thick in the air. A few seconds passed, and just a
CarrieI went here with one goal in mind, to use the alpha of Silverfang, Jesse Morris, to make my ex-boyfriend jealous.Vera, my wolf spirit, was upset. She hid away in the depths of my mind, refusing to communicate. But I paid no attention to her. She knew me well. My inner wolf understood that I was determined and persistent. I always pursued what I desired, unshaken by my father or my overprotective brothers.But one kiss changed everything. I am no virgin. I wasn't inexperienced when it came to kissing and pleasuring a man. I could proudly say that I shared all my firsts with just one man—Noah. This was uncommon for she-wolves, you see. We were expected to remain pure until we discovered our destined mate. We were supposed to remain chaste until we met them. That was the general expectation, but not mine. I had always been different. I rejected conformity and established my own rules. My body, my choice. Consequently, many members of our pack despised me for being so open-minde
Carrie"I know. It's your alpha, right?"His words hit me like a sudden gust of wind, leaving me momentarily stunned. How could he possibly know about Noah? The realization washed over me, connecting the dots with my brother's late-night conversation with this man. "Did my brother tell you about me and Noah?""Yeah.""What else did he tell you?""Everything."My lips pressed tightly together as a lump formed in my throat. It felt unjust. This stranger, who knew every intimate detail about me, remained a mystery to me, save for his name.The weight of our circumstances bore down on me, amplifying the intensity of the moment. I locked eyes with him, drawing in a deep breath before gathering the strength to continue."Now that you know, I guess this is goodbye.""What? Why?" His eyebrows furrowed in confusion."Seriously? I just confessed my love for another man. Are you trying to tell me—""I accept it," he interrupted, brushing aside my words as inconsequential. "It doesn't matter.""
CarrieI sat in the room, surrounded by walls that felt like they were closing in on me. Anger and frustration swirled within me, intensifying my desire to escape this place. I refused to go out and face the world at Silverfang. The mere thought of it made my blood boil. Being forced to stay here against my wishes was the thing I hated the most, and the fact that Jesse, my so-called mate, had conspired with my family only made it worse.But the biggest blow came when my spirit wolf, the one I had always relied on, betrayed me by refusing to help me leave. I felt utterly alone in this unfamiliar territory, with no one to turn to for comfort. I felt so alone. Just when I thought I couldn't bear it any longer, a knock on the door disrupted the suffocating silence. It was Nancy, Jesse's mom. She had done nothing wrong to me and always made me feel welcome since I arrived here, so I hesitantly allowed her into the room. As she entered, her warm smile and compassionate eyes met mine. Her
Carrie Nancy guided me to my room after the celebration, her touch providing solace amidst my whirlwind of emotions. Sensing my restlessness, she said, "The announcement must have tired you. You should take a rest." I mustered a grateful smile and replied, "I appreciate your concern, Nancy, but I think I need to reach out to my family. I want to call them if that's alright." Nancy nodded, her warm smile unwavering. "Of course, Carrie. I understand. Come with me, I'll take you to Jesse's study. It's more private there." We walked in silence, and as we entered the study, she patted my back reassuringly. "Take all the time you need, Carrie. If you need anything, I'll be right outside." Closing the door behind me, I took a deep breath and surveyed the room. The familiar scent of Jesse enveloped the space, stirring conflicting emotions within me. I pushed aside those thoughts, determined to focus on dialing the phone. The aroma lingered, intoxicating my senses. It made my heart race and
Carrie As I closed my eyes, all I could think about was the impending impact of the creature rushing toward me. I braced myself for the strong force of hitting the ground or being wounded by its sharp claws. But to my surprise, none of that happened. Instead, a commanding voice made the creature come to a halt. "Thunder! Stop it, boy!" Everything unfolded rapidly. Jesse, holding the creature—a leopard—stroked its fur gently, calming it down. The once ferocious beast now sat on the ground, resembling a tamed creature, far from the image that had made me tremble. Concern filled Jesse's eyes as he tended to me. "Are you okay, Carrie?" "Y-Yeah," I stuttered, my gaze shifting to the leopard. "Is he... your pet?" "He's a friend. I named him Thunder," Jesse replied. He beckoned the leopard, and it approached him. Jesse patted its head, and the animal responded with affection. "I grew up with him. My dad brought him back to Silverfang after his prowl abandoned him, probably due to his sm