Alpha Bartholomew's heart swelled with a combination of pleasure and ache as he welcomed Nadine lower back into the safety of the palace partitions. The sight of his daughter, alive and nicely, added significant remedy and gratitude. Yet, deep inside his soul, he carried the heavy burden of the selection he had to make—for the sake of his people, he needed to ship her away.As Nadine stood earlier than him, her eyes shining with determination and her spirit unyielding, Alpha Bartholomew couldn't assist but wonder at the female she had emerged as. She had grown in ways he could have by no means imagined, showing energy, compassion, and a resolute feel of obligation that matched his very own."Nadine, my beloved daughter," he spoke, his voice tinged with both pleasure and sorrow, resonating through the room like a gentle melody. The years of separation had etched lines of wisdom and longing on his face, but his eyes still sparkled with the same warmth that Nadine remembered from her chi
As the carriage sporting Nadine rolled smoothly along the winding road towards Kael's pack, the rhythmic movement lulled her into deep thoughts. Nadine couldn't help but experience a feeling of anticipation and doubt.The serene view passing through appeared to mirror the calmness on the floor, but beneath it, her mind swirled with doubts and questions, the journey provided her with a second of respite, allowing her thoughts to wander.As Nadine continued her journey, the weight of the unknown burdened her heart even more. It was as if a heavy stone had settled in the depths of her chest, causing her to question every step she took. The memories of her time within the forest haunted her, replaying like a broken record in her mind. She couldn't shake the images of the suffering she had witnessed, the pain etched on the faces of the human beings she had encountered. The devastation caused by her escape from that life tugged at her conscience, pulling her in conflicting directions.In th
With a consistent kind heart and a peaceful spirit, Nadine began her journey in the direction of Kael's percent, ready to stand whatever trials and triumphs awaited her. She knew that the road in advance would be something smooth, but she became organized to combat for a love that transcended rumors and a destiny that united the packs in concord and information.**** Nadine found herself learning about her new environment, a journey filled with hard trials as she embraced her new role as Kael's mate. It was far from a smooth and effortless transition, as it presented her with numerous challenges and moments of doubt. Living within Kael's pack meant that Nadine had to adapt to an entirely different set of rules and customs. Initially met with skepticism and wariness from the pack members, she gradually managed to win their acceptance and trust, eventually becoming their respected Alpha female. Nadine poured her heart and soul into tirelessly working to earn their respect and recognit
Olivia walked into the office of her partner on the third floor building of the Los Angeles Police Department, breathing heavily as if she’d run a marathon. “I need those files,” She said, glancing around the crammed office.“What files? What are you talking about?” Jake pretended like he had no idea of what she was talking about. Olivia could only be demanding desperately for one file and he knew exactly what file she wanted.“I need the files of my parents murder.” She said, narrowing her eyes as she scanned the office. Unfortunately, the files were not arranged according to alphabetical order.Jake breathed, holding out a hand to halt her. His gaze was steady on Olivia. “I thought we talked about this. The case is closed already. There’s nothing I can do. My hands are tied here.”Olivia scoffed. He had been saying that for weeks. She had no idea why everyone was trying to stop her from reopening her parents case. She seemed to be the only one who believed that their death was not i
Olivia quickly pulled out her gun, turning to face the intruder. But, there was no one there. Olivia was met with an empty space but only the slight fragrance in the air indicated that someone was previously there. Had she imagined it? No way.That couldn’t be possible. She’d heard those words loud and clear, each syllable enunciated for her benefit. Then, why couldn’t she see anyone?Olivia turned, pointing her gun around in case the intruder wanted to play silly games. She’d show him she wasn’t one to mess around with. Suddenly, there was a movement to her left–it was so fast that Olivia could have easily excused it for something else–perhaps, the wind–but she was a trained cop. She knew better.“Who’s there? Come out.” She had a finger on the trigger, one eye partly closed. She assumed the action stance, ready to open fire. Someone creeped out from a dark corner behind one of the saggy couches in her sitting room, and Olivia pushed her chest forward, levelling the gun.“Don’t shoot
Mate? Olivia wasn’t sure she’d heard right. And even if she did, what did he mean??“What do you mean?” Her voice was level, but her heart thudded loudly in her chest.“What it means–” He finished his survey, finally settling on her face, “–is that I’m a werewolf. And there are others like me, also with their partners which we call mates in the literal sense. Mine just so happens to be you.”Olivia chuckled. It had to be some silly joke. He wasn’t making much sense, talking some nonsense about werewolves. They only existed in books and not real life.“You need to get out of my apartment before I call the police.” Olivia put some distance between them. She was afraid she’d lose herself to him, pleading with him to touch her in places that she needed to be touched. God! She was insane. But, Edward made no move to go. Olivia stared at him with a puzzled expression on her face, baffled at this man’s audacity. Didn't he hear her? Or, did she have to repeat herself?He took a step forward.
Olivia’s eyes widened slightly at the realisation that he’d kissed her, and when Edward pulled away, she slapped him before she could stop herself. “Why the hell did you do that?” She had managed to accommodate his excuse for breaking into her house but how could he kiss her?Edward stared at her, stunned. The place she’d struck was a little reddened, the shade several colors darker than his pale skin, and he remained quiet.What had gotten into him? Since he was in her apartment, he had tried to control himself. To stop the wolf bond from influencing him but it had been hard.He didn't know Olivia would have this kind of effect on him. He wanted to hold her, kiss her and mark her the instant he took in her scent. But how could he do that when she was easily upset that he kissed her?Olivia could feel the anger and hurt building up in her chest, threatening to explode any minute now. She struggled to rein her emotions in, nails digging into the heel of her palm, drawing blood.“Please
Olivia dialed Jake’s number at once, she could not wait to relate to someone about all that had happened to her.“Something strange happened to me,” she voiced out the moment he picked the call.Jake let out a breath before he spoke up. “Go on.”She immediately explained her experience with Edward to him. She told him everything that transpired between herself and the werewolf, except for the kiss.After detailing the event to him, all Jake could do was laugh.“What’s funny?” She asked in an annoyed tone.“Your story of course. Werewolves only exists in movies, you are just overthinking things.”“You can choose to doubt me all you want but I think there's more to this than just some crazy guy claiming to be a werewolf."Jake raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean?" he asked.Olivia took a deep breath. "I think this has something to do with my parents' murder," she said. “I did some research and all the clues are leading me to some big werewolf house."Jake shook his head. "Olivia, you n