~Timbre~ After returning from Anne's place, I found myself unable to shake off thoughts about the recent events at the Coven. I kept questioning my role in what had transpired, feeling guilty that Anne might face consequences because of my actions.She remained tight-lipped about the reasons for saying we wouldn't meet again, but I suspected the High Priestess had instructed her to stay away from me due to my intentions.In my contemplative state, I opened a drawer and retrieved Anne's necklace, gazing at its pendant. A sudden knock on the door interrupted me, and I quickly stowed it away again. Turning towards the door, I was greeted by Xavier's warm smile as he entered."Hey, baby," he greeted me, approaching the bed where I was sitting."Hi... Did the pack meeting finish?" I inquired, and he nodded, taking a seat in front of me. Leaning closer, he gently held my face and planted a soft, profound kiss on my lips."I missed you. I could barely sleep without you by my side," he con
~Timbre~ “You’re pregnant?” His eyes widened as he spoke, and I nodded, letting out a wide grin. “Yes, I am. Are you happy?” I asked with a hunch of fear that he didn’t like the news. “Yes! Yes! I am so happy!” He yelled all of a sudden, wrapping his arms around me, causing me to burst into laughter. “Oh God! You scared the hell out of me with that expression!” I muttered, and he also laughed. “I’m sorry, my love. It caught me unaware! I am so happy!” He stood up and pulled me up with him. Standing in front of him, he squatted and placed his hands on my belly. He stared at it from my clothes, his eyes shimmering with love and excitement. “I can’t wait to hold her in my arms. To kiss her welcome to the world.” He muttered, raising my blouse and planting a kiss right above my navel. With a smile on my face, I answered, “Her? Why do you keep using her? You don’t even know the baby’s gender.” He chuckled and raised his head to look at me. “I know it’s going to be a girl. Have you
~Fabian~ Walking into the shopping mall, my hands were buried in my pockets, my eyes scanning through the clothes section. All of a sudden, I heard someone call my name from afar. “Fabian! Fabian!” I looked back, my eyes running through the mall to see who recognized me in a city I just moved into. While searching for the caller, I saw hands raised in the air, waving at me. “Alison?” I called in awe. I wasn’t only shocked by us meeting in a place like this, but also by how happy she seemed to see me. We were never best of friends when I was still Xavier’s Beta. What changed??I feigned a smile and waved back at her, watching her move closer to me. “Fabian! What are you doing here?” She asked, opening her arms to embrace me. I did the same and hugged her, though I couldn’t help but wonder why she was so happy to see me. “I live in this city now. What about you?” I asked, and she raised her eyebrows. “I don’t get you. You live here now? What about Xavier’s house? The pack?” She
~Timbre~ “Watch where you’re going, woman!” The angry voice of a taxi driver slammed against my ears, jolting out of my thoughts and throwing me into reality. I was lost thinking about how to survive another day without food or shelter that I didn’t realize I was making my way across the road. “Sorry!” I yelled back, immediately running off the road. Getting to the other side of the street, I caught people staring at me and even covering their noses with their hands. It wasn’t a surprise, given that I was wearing a tattered black dress, my face and other exposed parts of my skin were covered with dirt. I couldn’t even remember the last time I washed myself. I had always roamed the streets of Hamburg, Germany this way for more than ten years. I lost my parents and elder brother at age seven, in a fatal accident on our way to a family picnic. I survived this accident and I hate that I did. I went to our pack and extended families after the incident, but they all chased me away, t
~Xavier~ As the world blurred around me, I felt my heart pounding in my chest, threatening to burst free. A cold sweat broke out across my forehead, and my hands trembled uncontrollably. It started as a subtle unease, a flicker of anxiety that swiftly transformed into a suffocating wave of panic.A sharp pain stabbed at my chest, radiating through my body like an electric shock. I let out a cry of pain and fell as the ground beneath me seemed unsteady. It was happening again. That saddening story of my life I never want to share with anyone. I could see her beautiful smiley face, the face I always wished never left me. Grabbing my head in agony and regret, I felt my fingers elongate into sharp claws, capable of rending flesh and tearing through obstacles. Fur erupted from my pores, making me growl loudly again. Suddenly, I heard something from a distance. A soft yet distinct rhythm permeated the air. It started as a faint whisper, like a distant drumbeat carried on a gentle bre
~Timbre~ As the first rays of sunlight tiptoed through the curtains, gently illuminating the room, consciousness emerged from the depths of my slumber, like a delicate flower unfurling its petals to greet the day.My eyelids, heavy with remnants of rest, fluttered open, revealing a world refreshed by the night's embrace. My vision adjusted to the gentle morning light, bringing clarity to my surroundings.From the moment my eyes swept across the room, they were greeted by a symphony of lavishness. The walls, adorned with richly textured wallpaper or intricate paneling, created a backdrop of sophistication. Glimmering chandeliers hung from lofty ceilings, casting a soft, golden glow that danced upon meticulously polished surfaces.“What is this place?” I pondered.I had never been in such a beautiful place my whole life. While trying to recall the events from the previous night, every movement I made was met with a gentle responsiveness, with the bed accommodating shifts and adjustmen
~Xavier~ Upon entering my room, I discovered Alison, my stunning girlfriend, reclining on my bed with her back displaying graceful curves. A year ago, I encountered Alison in Europe, and her beauty immediately captivated me. Her intellect and sophistication were incredibly appealing, and I decided to pursue a relationship with her.Since she didn't wish to be alone in Europe, I brought her back to Germany. Both of us attended the event the night before when I encountered that peculiar girl. Due to the situation with the girl, I instructed my bodyguards to arrange for Alison to be taken home in a separate car.Since we returned from the event last night, she has isolated herself and not spoken a word to me. It's evident that she's angry about me bringing a woman home without discussing it with her beforehand, but I didn't see the need to inform her.I felt the need to take immediate action, and that's what I did. I couldn't find any fault in that decision.As I approached the bed, I
~Timbre~ Having been cleaned up by the maids and treated to the most exquisite meal of my entire life, I settled onto the bed with a wide grin of utter contentment. A surge of rejuvenation and vitality coursed through me, invigorating my senses. Glancing downwards, I admired the dress they had adorned me with—a stunning black gown adorned with intricate silver embroidery that glimmered and danced in the gentle illumination of the room.The fabric hugged my curves perfectly, accentuating my figure in all the right places. The dress had a plunging neckline that added a touch of allure, and the flowing skirt cascaded down to the floor, giving it an elegant and regal appearance.As I admired myself in the mirror, I couldn't help but feel like a queen. The maids had taken great care in styling my hair, which now fell in luxurious waves down my shoulders.Turning my attention to the full-length mirror positioned alongside the window, a sense of urgency prompted me to rise swiftly from my