Chose Omega 10

Chapter 10  Menu  The Severing of the Pack  Benjamin and Adam settled at the table next to ours, showering Qiana with solicitous attention.  Their Guardian and Shadow wolves, usually reserved, were oddly animated, their attentions focused on the seemingly fragile Omega. Both he–wolves vied for the chance to serve her, their eyes full of an … Read more

Chose Omega 9

Chapter 9  The Silver River Howls and the Blood Moon Beckons  Turning back, they made sure I wasn’t angry, and I saw the relief on their faces. Benjamin stepped closer, taking my  hand.  His Guardian Wolf’s usual gentle energy was tinged with a desperate hope.  Menu  “Don’t bother packing. It’s too much. I’ll send the … Read more

Chose Omega 8

Chapter 8  The Full Moon and the Farewell Howl  Menu  Finally, the longhouse was sold. A wave of relief washed over me. The pressure, the suffocating weight of expectation and unspoken resentments, had lifted. While signing the paperwork, I noticed the closing date was the same day as my departure for the Blood Moon pack.’Perfect,‘ … Read more

Chose Omega 7

Chapter 7  The Scent of Betrayal and the Howl of Departure  Leaning against the wall, I clutched the healing balm, my hand covering my mouth and nose, trying to avoid the lingering scent of river fish. Before I could catch my breath, Benjamin’s accusation exploded.  “Do you hate Qiana that much? She made breakfast for … Read more

Chose Omega 6

Chapter 6  A Seafood Betrayal  The mental link ended silently..  My perceptive wolf felt the growing distance between us, the subtle shift in their pack loyalty.  This impending separation weighed heavily.  I took a deep breath, composing myself. “My closest friend from the Bloodmoon Pack is getting married. You two coming?” I omitted the crucial … Read more

Chose Omega 5

Chapter 5  Holding the trophy, Qiana showed no joy at my win, no intention of handing it over. Instead, she looked at me with a pitiful expression.  Her healing wolf’s subtle aura felt strangely manipulative.  “Lanie, the Pack Elder asked me to give you this. It’s a prestigious award. You’re so amazing.” She paused, then … Read more

Chose Omega 4

Chapter 4  Menu  The Bloodmoon Pack’s Departure  Looking at the two anxious he–wolves, I said, “They’re just commemorative Howlnet prints. We can take more.” My voice was steady, my gaze  unwavering.  “Since they’re completely gone, we’ll just have to take some new ones. It’s been a while since we’ve gone on a hunting trip anyway.”  … Read more

Chose Omega 3

Chapter 3  I shut the door, donned my noise–canceling spirit–link earpieces, blocking out the party’s cacophony.  My decision to rejoin the Blood Moon pack meant I needed to resign my position. But I wanted to finish my current projects, to avoid causing any unnecessary disruption.  I sat by the floor–to–ceiling window, working diligently. The sun … Read more

Chose Omega 2

Chapter 2  Out of sight, out of mind.  I retreated to my private chambers, burying myself in the pack’s records.  A knock on the door.  Qiana, an offering of mango pudding in hand, stood there, beaming.  Her captivating almond eyes sparkled, a few flecks of yellow pudding dusting her pretty face.  “Lanie, the celebration is … Read more

Chose Omega 1

Lanie’s Story 1  Menu  Why is it that as an Alpha, I can’t compare to a newly arrived Omega?  She’s taken away all the love from my two closest friends.  So I’d secretly accepted the proposal to rejoin the Blood Moon pack, a desperate attempt to escape my two childhood best friends, Benjamin and Adam.  … Read more