Violet
It’s been three years since I lost my parents.
The trial run with Cora went well enough that she allowed me to move with her permanently. But I went to be with my relatives at the Renegade Pack a few times throughout the year. I would normally go and stay with them for a month at a time.
My Uncle Maven and Aunt Amelia are the Alpha and Luna of the Renegade Pack. Amelia was my mom’s twin sister, and honestly, they are great people. They offered for me to come live with them permanently multiple times, but I always denied. It's not where I belong. I've never been a part of a pack and I don't think that will ever change.
I know it hurts their feelings that I don’t want to live with them, but I have my reasons. There’s not a doubt in my mind that Xavier will come looking for me. He’s a greedy bastard and I don’t think he’ll quit hunting for me even though he got my parents. I'm the current white wolf and that's enough to make him chase me for the rest of my days. That's why I have to kill him before his greed ruins the rest of my life.
A twig snaps and my attention goes back to the surrounding forest. I’ve been outside hunting to bring something back to the cabin for me and Cora. My eyes zero in on a rabbit that is hopping along, and I try not to think about it as I let my arrow go and it hits my target.
Hunting is a necessary skill for me, and I try to learn useful skills instead of fully relying on my wolf, Selene. Shifting into my wolf is still painful, no matter how many times I do it. Selene says it’s because I’m not meant to have her yet and that once I’m old enough, it won’t hurt anymore. I can only hope that she's right.
I pick up the rabbit and head back to the cabin. I put the kill where it belongs before going inside to see Cora. I can smell the cake baking the moment I walk in the door and I smile softly as I walk to the kitchen where Cora is at. I wash my hands and say, “You didn’t have to do this, Cora.”
She shakes her head and says, “Nonsense, you turn 18 tomorrow! I wanted to surprise you with the cake, so I wanted to do it while you were hunting.”
I smile as I take a seat and say, “I appreciate it.”
She hands me a bottle of water and I take it from her and sip on it as I stare at the wall as I zone out. Cora snaps me out of it when she says, “So, do you have anything you want to do tomorrow? We could go see your Aunt Amelia and Uncle Maven and Magnolia, if you want.”
I shake my head no, “I’m sure I’ll see them soon. I don’t want to tomorrow, though.”
She always offers for me to visit with them on my birthday. She thinks I’d enjoy spending time with family, at least that’s what she tells me. To be honest, I think she offers it because she doesn’t want me to sulk in my room all day.
I hate my birthday. My parents always made a huge deal about it, so without them here, I just don’t feel like I have a reason to celebrate.
Cora’s head tilts to the side as she looks at me, her black curls bouncing around as she does this and she asks, “Are you okay, sweet pea?”
“I’m fine, Cora.” I respond with a slight edge to my voice, making it obvious that I want her to drop the topic.
She presses her lips together. She doesn’t believe me. I don’t blame her. I wouldn’t believe me either.
We both know the issue. Xavier Black is still out there, alive and running a successful pack, all the while he is a murderer who ruined mine and my parents' lives.Every year, my anger and desire for revenge gets stronger.
Without thinking, I say, “You know, I don’t think I’ll live a long life.”
Cora freezes and looks me up and down and asks, “Why would you say such a morbid thing, Vi?”
I sigh, “Because I won’t, Cora. I’m going to take risks… probably ones that aren’t very wise. But… I don’t care! I have to avenge my parents! I refuse to let Xavier get away with this. Don’t worry though, I have a plan. I’ll succeed.”
Cora crosses her arms and looks at me skeptically and says, “Oh really? And what plan is that? You realize that your parents sacrificed themselves to ensure that you would have a good life- a long life! From the moment you were born, they did everything they could to keep you safe.”
Even though Cora knew from the beginning that I planned to kill Xavier, she’s spent practically every day for the past 3 years trying to convince me to enjoy the life that I have been blessed with.
“They shouldn’t of had to sacrifice for me!” I yell back. I take heavy breaths as I try to calm myself. But the truth of the matter is that ever since my parents died, I have felt empty, and an unrelenting rage has consumed me. I’m not the happy-go-lucky 15-year-old girl I used to be.
No, I’m 18 tomorrow, and I have learned that life isn’t so great. And sometimes… karma doesn’t get the people that deserve it the most. Sometimes, you have to take matters into your own hands.
My fists clench and unclench as I try to keep my voice steady and I say, “I will go to the Renegade Pack. I will ask my uncle for me to be trained by his best fighters. I will become one of the best and once I’m ready, I will infiltrate Xavier’s Black Moon Pack and I will kill him.”
Cora shakes her head, “Xavier Black has created an incredibly strong pack. He knew he would have enemies, and he prepared himself for it. What you want to do is have a suicide mission, Violet!”
I throw my hands in the air as I say with exasperation, “I don’t care! I’d rather lose my life and try than not try at all!”
Cora’s eyes soften as she looks at me and she walks over to me and wraps me in a warm motherly hug. I can’t help but melt into her embrace as a small sob slips from my lips. She runs her fingers through my hair as she says, “Violet, I want to see you move on with your life. I want to see you happy and see you achieve all the dreams you’ve ever had. I want you to live the life that your parents wanted for you… is that so hard?”
My lips quiver as I try to respond in a steady voice, but it cracks and wavers as I say, “I can’t have the life they wanted for me without them.”
Cora sighs, “I know I can’t stop you, sweet pea. Even though I disagree with you, you have too much of your father’s stubbornness and determination so, I know my attempts to stop you is just a waste of breath.”
I let out a soft laugh, and she pulls me away and holds me at arm's length and tells me, “I will do everything I can to guarantee that you will live and for you to end Xavier once and for all. But… I need you to do me a favor.”
I tilt my head to the side in confusion and I ask, “What is that?”
The corner of her mouth twitches up, and she says, “I’d like to train you a little myself. I understand if you want to live at the Renegade Pack, but how about once a week, the two of us do some training?”
My eyebrows furrow in confusion as I ask her, “What kind of training?”
She gives me a mischievous smile and waves her hand around as she says, “The magical kind, dear. After all, magic runs in your blood.”
VioletI’m 18 now. Shifting hopefully won’t hurt as badly anymore, but I won’t know until I do it again. Honestly, a part of me is nervous about doing it. What if it still hurts? What if it always does?It doesn’t cause just me pain; it causes Selene pain too, and it makes her feel more winded. She’s not nervous like I am, though. She’s excited and ready to be let loose. But I’m holding back. I’m scared of being let down. I sit at the table and stir the honey into my tea when Cora walks in. She smiles at me as she says, “How’s the birthday girl doing this morning?”I give her a small smile in return as I say, “I’m okay. You know, I’ve been thinking…”“Hmm, about what?” She asks as she takes a seat across from me and sips on her own cup of tea. I say, “I’m going to message Uncle Maven and see if I can move in right before Magnolia’s birthday. That way, I’m not taking them off guard and I can have a few more months here, just the two of us.”Her eyes narrow at me and she shakes her head
VioletIt’s late by the time I get back home. Cora fell asleep in the living room and I place a blanket over her before retreating to my part of the house. I’m unable to rest so I look at the bookshelf in my room and suddenly, I feel rather sad as I think of my mother.Cora said that my mom was always journaling and I have memories of her doing it. When I would ask her why she would shrug and tell me different things. Sometimes she’d say it’s because she wants to remember this, other times she would tell me it’s so I could read later.I’ve never been able to get the courage to open them. I’ve touched them. I’ll run my hands over the leather covers, but when it comes to flipping open the book and seeing her handwriting… I chicken out every time. I guess I’m scared because I know they’re her last words in there and once I read them it’s like she’s really gone and there’s nothing new I can learn from her.Today is different thought. Today, I turned 18 and I fully came into my wolf and t
VioletCora wants me to go live at the Renegade Pack. Now that I have gained my wolf and gotten used to having her for a month she is pushing for me to leave.I hate it, I’ve enjoyed this past month now that she’s actually training me. Magic comes naturally to me, I don’t know if it’s because I’m the white wolf or because there’s something in my lineage, but whatever it is, it’s fun!Cora thinks right now is a good time for me to bond with my cousin, Magnolia. She’s going to turn 18 in 2 months and is going to become the first Female Alpha. Magnolia and I have a special bond that goes deeper than just being cousins. I am the white wolf, but she is the guardian wolf. I’m not quite sure how all of it works, I’ve been trying to read about it in my mom’s journals, but I don’t think she knows much about the guardian wolf role either.Pretty much in our family, the white wolf can only be born from the white wolf. But the white wolf always needs a guardian, someone whose sole purpose is to
HenryMagnolia’s birthday can’t come soon enough. Seriously, how has she not figured out that I’m her mate yet?We grew up together. And to be honest, I have been in love with her pretty much my entire life. I have never viewed her as a sister. Things have never been platonic to me.Unfortunately, she doesn't feel the same way. She has always called me her 'bro' or has even tried to set me up with other girls. But I don't want any other girl, I only want her and that's the way it has always been and the way it will always be. I just don't know how to prove to her that she should give me a shot, especially before her birthday.We're still a couple of months away from her birthday and I don't know how much longer I can wait to kiss her. But I don't want her to have any regrets about me.She randomly spouts off, "How much longer are you going to stare at me?"I didn't even realize I was staring at her. I say, "Sorry."She huffs as she shakes her head, "Is there something wrong with me? L
VioletI watch the rain drops on the window as Cora drives us to the Renegade Pack. The day started out sunny, but slowly turned rainy, it’s like the weather reflected my state of mind.Cora sighs as she’s noticed the change in my mood and says, “You’re going to enjoy being here, Violet. I’m not far away, I can be here at any time whenever you need me.”“Yeah.” I mumble in response and she sighs in a melancholy way because I’m being so unresponsive. I look forward to being around Magnolia, but I have enjoyed my life with Cora and I have enjoyed getting to learn about magic. Knowing that all of that is coming to a screeching halt makes me sad. We pull up to the pack and the patrol wave and nod at us in acknowledgement. We’ve visited enough times that all of patrol know who we are.Cora smiles as we pull up to the pack house and immediately my uncle, Alpha Maven, my aunt, Luna Amelia, the Beta couple Bennett and Grace, along with my cousin Magnolia, Henry the Beta’s son, and his younge
MagnoliaViolet apparently refused to join us for games. I wish I could say I was surprised, but I’m not. Us playing games goes by in a blur and then I find myself standing in front of Violet’s door. I’ve never been afraid to talk to her before and I wouldn’t say I’m afraid right now, per say.I just get the feeling she wants to be left alone and I don’t want to overstep.I lift my hand to knock on the door, but it opens up. Violet remarks, “After you get your wolf your senses are stronger. I could smell your scent outside my door. So, what’s up? Why the hesitation?”She walks to her bed and I chuckle as I walk in and close the door behind me. I respond, “I just wasn’t sure if you wanted company.”She nods her hea
VioletI lie in bed unable to fall asleep.Every night the only thing I can think of is the secret that I have managed to keep from everyone. I think of the wolf that I saved. I think of his face and his scent haunts me. I wonder if I’ll ever get to see him again, but to be honest, I don’t know if I should.Obviously he must be in danger or bring trouble where he goes otherwise he wouldn’t have been in such a deadly position in the first place. But it doesn’t matter, every time I have a moment to myself my mind drifts to him. Tomorrow is a new day. Tomorrow I will be the perfect guest and show my Uncle Maven that I am worth training. I need to take advantage of the next couple of months and soak up whatever knowledge I can. I need to be at my strongest before I attempt to overthrow Xavier Black.I also need to talk with Magnolia about my plan at some point… I’m not sure how she is going to feel about it, but I’m hoping that the bond between is will help. I just need to make sure we a
PhoenixSolid black hair, bright blue eyes, the perfect soft circle face. I can’t stop thinking about her. The beautiful siren who saved my life.I’m the last person on this earth that deserves to be saved. I have wrecked more havoc than anyone all due to the curse that the moon goddess inflicted on me.I don’t deserve this curse. It’s not my fault my father was a monster.I do what I can not to hurt anyone, but I got separated from the pack and attacked by some rogues. Everything else is just a vague memory. I don't even know how I got injured! All I know is that I thought for sure I was meeting my end, but then this woman brought me back. I have to find her.But for now, I walk back home. I walk into the Black Night Pack and the pack members see that my hands are bare and they turn away from me, pretending not to know who I am. I huff as I get to the pack house and use my shoulder to push the door open. My twin sister, Beatrix, looks over at me and stands up and walks to a side tab