Carrie
I 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 seemed to be a nice girl but I would never be friends with her! Ever!
Meanwhile, here is my extra-talented older brother who told everyone about my little secret. If not for his extrasensory perception, my sudden encounter with my soulmate would become a secret that I would bury in my grave. But no, he chose to let my secret out in the most horrific way possible! Like how could he do that in the middle of my disagreement with Dad about Noah?
Sometimes, I wished that my older brother Jerald would spend more time with men of his age and loosen up a bit. While he was a very smart and talented man, he lacked emotional intelligence which allowed him to communicate better with the people around him. No wonder he was a loner who spent all of his free time inside a library and reading books. I wished he could be more fun and outgoing like Jerick!
I scratched my head in frustration, thinking about what I should do next. Now, I could only choose one between these two unpleasant situations, hoping that I would choose the lesser evil between them.
Should I attend the accession ceremony of our newly-appointed Luna or should I accept the invitation of that stranger who my wolf was yearning about since last night?
‘Of course, choose the latter!’ Vera exclaimed. I rolled my eyes upon hearing the obvious. Of course, she would go for the latter who would let her see the man she was so crazy about. Like how could you even like someone you never laid your eyes on? What if that man was an old man who was so ugly and brute? Yikes!
‘Well, you know that was not true, right? You saw his eyes, don’t you?’ Well, my wolf had a point. His pair of orbs were as lovely as the stars that night. It was twinkling majestically and had a special trance that made me fall beyond what reality could perceive.
Oh, shit. Did I say those stupid, cheesy lines? Damn! Vera teased me inside my head. Like she always would.
Suddenly, I heard a knock on the door. I fixed myself first before letting the unknown visitor in. When the door opened, I saw Jerick.
“Hey,” he said, trying to gauge if I was in the mood for a conversation.
“Hey,” I answered back, gesturing my hand to invite him to sit with me on my bed. Jerick smiled faintly.
“How are you feeling?”
“Horrible,” I answered. We both chuckled as I said the word. He knew that once I used the word horrible, I meant every letter of it.
“Have you made up your mind?” he asked again. I took a deep breath before speaking about what I really felt at that moment.
“You know how much I hate Noah and the girl he replaced me with, right?” Once again, he chuckled at what I said. At that moment, he already knew the invitation that I would go with.
“It was just an invite to meet you. It wasn’t as if you guys would be engaged or something. So don’t think about it too much. Besides, that would be a great opportunity for you to send a message to our stupid alpha that you can still find a decent man to replace him. Like I can’t imagine once he heard the news that another alpha was interested to meet you!” he stated.
I rolled my eyes, as I grabbed my pillow and threw it at him. How could he say such a thing?
“Get out!” I yelled, but in a good and laughing way. Jerick raised his hand as a sign of surrender and headed to the door. But before he did that, I called out his name and smiled genuinely.
“Thanks,” I uttered.
“Don’t mention it, munchkin.” He winked at me before closing the door as he went out, leaving me in my solitude once again.
And then, I remembered what Jerick joked about earlier. A smile plastered on my lips.
‘No, Carrie! I don’t think this is a good idea,’ echoed the wolf inside me. But I already made up my mind. It is time for me to get back at love and all the things connected to it.
I have no plans of falling in love with this alpha from Silverfang but I will use him to get back at Noah. I would show my foolish ex-boyfriend what he had lost when he chose Lia over me! Perhaps that way, he would realize his mistake and get back to me. I know he would!
‘Playing stupid games would earn you stupid prizes. Don’t play with fire if you don’t want to get burned,’ reminded my wolf. I dismissed yet another word of wisdom from Vera and began searching my dresser for the outfit I would wear tomorrow night. I feel sorry for the alpha of Silverfang, who would become the subject of my revenge. But that was what he get from interfering with my life. I never wanted to see or meet him but he insisted on doing so. Hence, this is the price he had to pay. He would have a taste of the beauty he so eagerly sought after.
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And just like that, the night I was so excited about, came.
I rode my dad’s car, with my Jerick at my side. Jerald was the one driving while dad was sitting on the seat beside him. Words departed from our lips, as we headed to the place they called Silverfang.
When I came here, I was expecting a small pack. But all my expectations disappeared when I laid my eyes on their territory. It was big! No, it was huge!
Silverfang pack was seated around the northern region. It was situated between gorgeous mountain trails, which were a perfect spot to admire the beauty of Candorwick Mountain. I gasped when I saw the beautiful sunset that Candorwick had offered. It was gorgeous!
I was so enchanted by its beauty that I failed to realize we already reached the packhouse.
We were welcomed by some omegas who lined up to greet us. My dad was in awe considering how the alpha of Silverfang regarded our visit this much. My brothers were observant but you could see that they were impressed, too.
Minutes later, the alpha family revealed themselves. I froze when I laid eyes on that set of brown eyes once again, only this time, his features were revealed to me for the first time.
The man had a stubbled beard and a strong jawline. He was wearing a man bun, fixing his curly, double-sided part-long hairstyle. When he smiled at me, I knew right then and there that I am in deep trouble.
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
Carrie As expected, Jesse introduced me to the history of Silverfang through books and written accounts. Gradually, I began to understand why the people here cherished the current state of peace. It hadn't always been like this. Similar to other wolf packs, Silverfang's journey toward a peaceful existence was filled with challenges. From what I read, Silverfang used to be caught in the middle of a fierce war between two dominant packs in the region: Ashford and Ashville. This was due to its strategic geographic location. The previous alpha of Silverfang remained neutral during that time, causing the pack to suffer greatly for many years. However, everything changed when Alpha Crimson Morris decided to support Ashford. As a result, Ashford emerged victorious in the century-long war, and Silverfang became one of its subordinate territories. After another decade had passed, Alpha Klaze Rumini of Ashford granted Silverfang its freedom, recognizing the pack's significant contribution to