Zante POV
I had been watching Maggie all week without her knowing, but I needed to keep my eye on her. While doing that, I also noticed Stacey leaving at weird times and heading towards the city. I decided to shrug the feeling off; I had more important things to sort out. The dinner went okay. I guess. We all felt the pull as we left, and Maggie being so distant from us was making it worse. I hated that we had marked her without consent, but it was the only way to save her.
"Zante?" Kodan mumbles next to me, snapping me back to reality. I turn and look at him; his eyes are deep with concern. "Call her," and he gestures his head towards the forest. I pull my phone out from my pocket and stare at Maggie's name, hesitantly I press the call button.
"Hello?" Maggie responds through the phone.
"Hi, I was just checking in on you", I slowly respond, delicately choosing my words.
"We are all fine. But, hey, do you fancy coming over? Just you." She says quietly. I glance at Kodan, who can hear the call, however, agree before placing my hand on his shoulder.
"Baby steps", Kodan sighs, running his hand through his hair before turning on his heel and leaving. I know Maggie was nervous, but Kodan and Zev could feel how distant she was from them. She had chosen to sit by me during the dinner with her parents and barely spoke to the other two. It angered me that she felt like this, but I knew it wasn't her fault; I didn't understand why she was so nervous around Kodan and Zev.
I shrug my coat on as I leave the house and watch as Stacey slips into the forest, glancing behind her as she does. Heath growls deeply, he knew she was up to something, but I was more intent on seeing Maggie. Stacey, although being an Omega and my instinct to protect her, didn't mean anything to me anymore.
Nearing Maggie's house, I hear a female voice in the trees nearby. The excitement I had for seeing Maggie suddenly disappeared when I realised whose voice it was.
"We can't meet in the house; Maggie and her parents are there. Zante has the place on lock down. Scouts and fighters surround the house; we need to think of somewhere else. But Alpha!"
I walk towards the voice and peer through some bushes. It was Stacey. Pulling myself through the vegetation, I show myself to her. She must have been so engrossed in her phone call that she didn't pick up my scent while I was hiding and dropped the phone immediately as soon as she saw me.
"Fancy seeing you here, Stacey" I peer at her as she struggles to pick up her phone in a panic.
"I... I'm just going into the city to do some shopping. I have my wages from helping the pack, and I want to spend it on something." She whines, showing me some cash in her bag. How much was I paying her for this? She seemed to have much money in her purse just from wages. Again I shrug the feeling off, which probably isn't the best plan, but I need to see MY Omega. Stacey gives me one glance and runs into the forest; I watch her for a moment until Maggie's scent hits me.
"Keep an eye on Stacey, see what she is up to" I mind link Kodan and Zev, who both agree to watch her, even though they complained about babysitting. I turn to head towards Maggie's house when I almost walk into her, making me jump and almost shift.
"Lord Maggie, don't sneak up on me like that", I sigh, forcing Heath back down. When he realises who startled us, he turns into a puppy, rolling on his back and whimpering. Maggie giggles and looks up at me with her beautiful, emerald-green eyes. The flame flickered brightly occasionally, and when she met my gaze, she suddenly looked down and started work on a hang nail.
I pull her face back to meet mine and feel her tense at my touch. Then, instantly let go, a wave of guilt floods through me. But, on the other hand, I am happy that she hadn't marked me back yet, as she would be able to feel the emotion ebbing through the bond.
"Shall we walk?" I question her. I would do anything to spend time with her where she didn't feel unsafe or at risk. But, letting her take the lead, I follow her around the back of the house to a small stream. She sits down on a rock and gestures for me to join. I sit opposite her and lean against a rock, watching her eyes move up my body before meeting mine. I watch as she fidgets uncomfortably while her eyes roam over me. Then, smirking, I hold my hand out to her.
"You don't need to be scared of me, Maggie; I'm not going to hurt you", I purr softly. I could see she was struggling with the whole marking situation. We had just gotten to where she was giving into the bond, and now we are back at square one.
Maggie POV
I knew I shouldn't be worried about Zante, Kodan and Zev, and I could feel the bond tugging. Still, no matter how hard I tried, I instinctively pulled away whenever I tried to get close to them. My brain was telling me something wasn't right, but I couldn't pinpoint it.
I could see in Zante's eyes that this was causing him so much pain, so I forced myself to take his hand and slowly fall into his lap. The last time I was in his lap, I felt so relaxed and safe, but right now, I was worried he would mark me again. He runs his fingers over my neck and his mark, and unconsciously I take a breath and let it out after he stops touching it.
"We're Sorry", Zante stutters while staring into my eyes. I force myself to hold his gaze and squeeze his hand gently.
" I know", I mumble, looking down at our hands " I guess I was expecting it to be different and Jase..." I shudder at the thought of him.
"We understand; we know you are still processing, but Kodan and Zev are also worried about you."
"Honestly, I'm finding it hard with them because I know you could command them to mark me again at any moment." Zante's mouth drops open briefly before composes himself, causing me to giggle at his expression.
"Maggie, you understand I didn't command Kodan and Zev, they didn't want to, but they knew that was the only way to save you. Is that why you are nervous around them? In case I force them to do anything to you?"
"I meant Jase; I think he used the command on one of his mates to mark me." I stutter, pulling my gaze down to his hands again.
"Maggie, please," He says, pulling my face up to his. " We would never do anything to hurt you intentionally, and I would never command them to mark you." He smirks and wiggles his eyebrows at me. I instantly blush and hide my face in his chest.
"I'm sorry, I just don't know what to think or feel right now", I whisper into his chest. My heart and body needed him, but my mind was racing.
"There is no rush, baby", he purrs nearly enough of a whisper and runs his fingers through my hair. I feel my body relax and suddenly sit upright, staring at him.
"I wasn't using my calling. I'm not going to do anything you don't want me to," He says, sighing slightly, as he pulls me closer. I frown slightly and decide to trust him and settle into his lap.
Stacey POV
I glance back to where I had just left Zante in the trees. My heart pounds like a drum, and I feel my anxiety heighten with every crack of a twig. What if they were following me?
"Alpha, this is too close to the territory, too risky," I say to Jase, hoping he will understand.
"You know our deal; you do what I say when I want it done. Your secret is safe with me for now; if you don't do what I ask, Zante will know all about how you got his Omega kidnapped," He purred venomously down the phone, causing me to swallow hard. "Put the cash where I told you to, and nothing will go wrong. Oh, Stacey, I need more information on his pack, such as how many fighters he has and his work routine."
After emerging from the trees and into the city's back streets, I lifted my nose and sniffed to see if anyone was around. Thankfully, I could smell only humans, and they rarely came back here, as it was too close to the pack.
Finding the abandoned house and slipping through the back doors, I locate where Jase wanted me to hide the money. I could smell he had been here recently, but I hated how nearby the pack was. If Zante came much closer, he would be able to smell me.
*Done* Sending a quick text to Jase; I leave after not getting a response. On the way back, I decide I want to see how many scouts Zante has positioned at the house. Alpha Jase seemed adamant that he wanted to meet there in the future and was not getting the hint at how locked down the place was. No one could get near it.
Pushing through the trees, I follow the stream that leads past the house; the scouts wouldn't bother me as, technically, I'm a pack member. I stopped hearing Zante's familiar voice, but I couldn't determine who he was talking to.
Peering through the bushes, I could see Zante and her cuddled up by the stream. My blood boiled, and Crimson threatened to surface as my claws elongated and ripped through a tree next to me. I shake myself and tell Crimson to calm down. Yes, that should be me there, but she still hadn't marked him back. There was still a chance.
Maggie POVIt had been a few days since I spent some time with Zante, and if I was honest, I was missing him. I had watched Stacey leave the pack house and get in a cab, so I took this opportunity to walk around the territory.I meet a few other Pack members on my walk and am surprised to see they have a school, shops and gym. I walk up a small lane and find a beautiful waterfall which looks like Zante may have started building something here. I sit on the stream's edge and dip my feet into the water. How could all this be hidden in plain sight? After an hour or so, I decided to head back home. Passing the pack house, I turn and stare at the doors. Goosebumps pricked my skin as a cool breeze gushed around the house, and before I could stop myself, I walked up the steps to the door.Quietly I push the doors to the pack house open and stand in the grand foyer. The last time I was here, I was still exhausted, so I didn’t have a chance to take in how elegant Zante’s home was. I knew they
“When a werewolf is born from two pure bred human bloodlines, these people will be known as the Moon Goddess’ own children and possess powers unheard of by any other werewolf”Maggie POV*Alarm Rings* 06:00am I slap the snooze button on my alarm. I only need 10 more minutes and I will be able to muster the energy to get through the day. “MAGS!! Time to get up you’re going to be late to school” A voice came through the closed door. I knew I wasn’t going to win against my mom.“Alright” I groan as I pull myself out of bed. I was really dreading today, my graduation from high school and my 18th birthday. The door swings open and my mother stands beaming at me, but I could also see a hint of worry. “My baby is 18! Happy birthday darling” she cups my face in her hands and looks me in the eyes. “Thank you, mom. Is there something wrong?” I ask curiously. There was definitely something off. “No darling nothing is wrong. Have a great day at school.”She stands me in front of the floor lengt
Stacey POV Zante enters my room and stands there with a stupid grin on his face. I smirk back at him and walk past, through the open door. He grabs my wrist in the hallway and pulls me against him. He pushes the hair off my shoulder and runs his lips on my skin and when he moves his mouth further up my shoulder to my neck he bares his canines. He brushes them against my neck and nips at me playfully, while tangling his fingers in my hair pulling my head to the side exposing my neck more. I’m instantly wet and grip his arms tight, feeling I might just fall to pieces right there if he did much more. He wasn’t going to do it here was he? Is that why he insisted on collecting me.He presses his hips into me and I find myself wanting to rip his clothes off, I run my hands down his chest and to his pants where I fumble trying to undo them. He smiles into my neck and retracts his teeth and kisses up to my ear and whispers;“Soon, my good girl” his words cause a moan to escape my lips and I
Maggie POV Mr Phillips walks in and smiles widely at us all. “Hello students, as you know we have some guests here today to talk to you…” mr Phillips explains. He continues on to remind us of the massacre and how many years later the werewolves are trying to build a friendship with us again. Some of the class gasps and concerned glances are exchanged between everyone. This is the first time a werewolf had been in the city for 10 years. “Please welcome Alphas Zante, Kodan and Zev from the Eclipse pack that owns this city” Mr Phillips applauds. I had gone back to looking at the charms on my bracelet before something pulls my eyes up towards the door. I am met with eyes just like mine but flame red, dark hair tied up in a knot and light stubble across a chiselled jaw. He stops in the doorway not taking his eyes off mine, a feeling sweeps through me that I had never felt before. I unknowingly sniff the air and a smell of pine and freshly cut grass hit my senses. It was so inviting, an
A week later. Maggie POV It’s been a 2 weeks since I met my wolf Lyra, my parents had spilled everything about my childhood and how they knew I was different. I had initially been furious with them, and had refused to speak to them for a couple of days, until Lyra convinced me to talk. It still wasn’t the best atmosphere at home but my parents understood the shock of this revelation. My mum had openly spoken about how she had been advised to hand me over to the training facility to become a breeder for the new bloodline I bring with me, but my mother had refused and thankfully I remained with them. My life would have been so different if I had become a breeder. Lyra turned out to be insanely naughty. She had a habit of filling my head with images that made me wet pretty instantly, in the most inappropriate of places. One of these places happens to be when in job interviews and today was no different. I had lost my virginity years ago, when I was 16, before I found out I was a were
Kodan POVI stare at the tree line, we could hear branches snapping and the odd growl coming through the trees. We were definitely outnumbered and really needed Zante back. Before I could mind link him to see how long he would be, three dark brown wolves emerge from the trees. They stunk. Rogues had their own scent and were generally always in wolf form as their wolf counterparts take over completely.Zev and I go back to back ensuring neither of us were vulnerable to the rogues. They didn’t stand a chance against us if we weren’t out numbered but they had the advantage. One lunges at Zev causing Lupin to completely take over and pierces his neck with his canines before shaking him around until his body become limp. He bares down on his throat until I hear the snap of his neck and the thud of his body hitting the floor. One down but unfortunately this had only opened them to the opportunity of getting at me. More wolves emerged from the tree line, this was the biggest attack we had en
Stacey POV 2 days later. My stomach grumbles and i head down the breakfast. I meet the three men in the foyer and greet them all. They each pull me into an embrace, and I was happy to notice the house staff had got the stench of the Other One out of the house. I could finally relax. Zante and Zev leave, heading into the dining room ready for breakfast. Kodan hangs back and wraps his arm around my waist. I smile up at him and pull him into a deep kiss which causes his claws to dig into my side. He smirks against my lips, before he pushes me towards the dining room door. After breakfast, I decided to go to my room, intending to shower but change my mind. I’d seen Kodan's door open on the way up. I pull on a large T-shirt and long socks and pad towards Kodan's room and hear he is in the shower. I settle myself on the bed waiting for him to finish. I had planned just talk to him but my mind changes fast as I see his muscled figure stop in the bathroom door.Kodan stands stunned after
Maggie POVI haven’t seen Zante since I accepted the job at his company 3 weeks ago and I was glad about this after the encounter I had with their Omega. She treated me like I had done something wrong, I don’t understand why she would be upset just because Zante had smelt of me the day he interviewed me. It’s not like I did it in purpose. But the way she had grazed her canines against my lips and suddenly retreated once she had inhaled my scent, played on my mind.I kept seeing Stacey every now and again in the office, watching me and Zante's office like something as going to happen. It was hard working in this office; Zante had explained that it was going to be difficult for a while as I settle into my job. I was surrounded by humans and male werewolves. Zante had ordered me some suppressants and descenter and had placed them in my desk draw with a note.‘Use these while you’re here, it should make things easier.’ And it did. The descenter kept the other alphas at bay however they st