Dynasty Love

Chapter II

Let go of the ropes that burn you, so you can began to heal from the past.

ANYA

Fire and destruction filled the house I was in, it was a bloody mess of oddly familiar faces. The horror filled me with regret, why do I feel regret? Did I do this? Why and how did I even do this? The screams and chaos that filled my mind were mind shattering. What is going on? I fell to my knees in a puddle of blood, reaching for a man who was burned and ripped in several places. My cries filled the air, who was this man to me? He was oddly handsome even in his shattered state. I heard myself begging for forgiveness and for him to breathe a breath of life. I felt a hand on my shoulder gently shaking me.

Suddenly, I jolted awake, it was my grandfather's soft and concerned face that was lightly lit by the moonlight. I grabbed at him wanting to feel his arms around me. He sat down on the bed and held me close. I started to weep at the horrors my dream had presented. Me and papaw stayed up til dawn reviewing the nightmare I had, he was just as baffled as I was. Was it an omen or just a simple bad dream, I got up in frustration. I began to pace with a worried look on my face. No one but my grandparents and parents knew what I was, and it had to stay that way for as long as possible.

“Papaw, I need fresh air, I promise not to stray too far.” I said after the sun had risen a good amount. “How about better, I'll lend you the vette to take to town.” My grandfather smiled warmly rubbing the top of my arm in comfort.

A smile spread wide across my face “Really Papaw!” I exclaimed. “Of course you're 19, responsible, and you can explore the town for once.” He laughed out loud.

I squealed in happiness and gave him a huge hug and gave him repeated thank yous. I quickly jumped up and rush to the bathroom to shower. The warm water hit me as I scrubbed my body and washed my hair. About 15 minutes later, I was finished and stepped out, wrapping a large fluffy towel around my body. I quickly dried my hair and body, throwing my hair into a messy bun. I put on light mascara and headed to the closet to choose what to wear. Pawpaw had left shortly after I went to the bathroom so my room was void of anyone. I picked high waisted skinny jeans and an empire waist shirt. I paired it with diamond studs and black combat boots then headed down the stairs.

He handed me the keys and I was out the door. It was a beautiful ‘73 Stingray white exterior and black interior, Standard 6 speed. I squealed internally, and hopped in to cranked it to life. The instant chop gave me internal happiness. I was blowing down the dirt road towards town with the windows down and music up. Of course it was cold but I didn't mind it even in my short sleeve shirt. I love this feeling so much, before long I hit the highway that leads to town. I arrived in town and parked in front of a couple of boutiques.

THORN

I was walking the streets in the early morning when her scent hit me again. She was close, I can’t wait to meet her, my wolf mused. Hush mutt I scolded him.You know why we can’t have her. He sighed back in frustration. Yes, I know the prophecy, this is insanely unfair. He pouted back. Archeron! I grinded out in annoyance. Stop acting like a child. I felt him mock me before I decided to put up a wall out of annoyance. It'll take time for him to break through it.

I walked into the store hardly listening to his faint complaining that came through the wall. Still annoying but it wasn't as bad. I felt for him, he had waited all of our life just to meet our mate. Of course, the prophecy puts a damper on everything as always. I wish I could just be with her. She has beautiful long red hair, ivy skin that’s been kissed lightly by the sun giving it a nice cream and gorgeous blue eyes. Her beauty is a force to be reckoned with, she would be a lovely luna for the pack. I sighed in adoration which made my wolf chuckle and remind me that I couldn’t have her. My face screwed up sourly, of all people, why me!

The air had a bite to it though it was in the upper 30s today rather than 10 to 20s it usually is in mid January. “Thorn, nice to see you again” said a familiar female voice. Fallon Berklin, she’s had her eyes on me since I became of age to find my Luna. She wanted the position of Luna, her and her band of scarlets were always trying to get into bed with me. Hoping to “accidentally” get pregnant to claim a spot by my side rather it be as my mistress or as luna. She’s a snake with a pretty face. “Fallon, what do I owe the pleasure” I muse with a fake smile and a hint of annoyance.

“Oh come on baby, we don’t have to be so formal, you know I’m yours.” she smirked devilishly, taking my hand, and pushing herself against me. I wanted to gag but did it internally. Being the future Alpha I had to be above reproach so I couldn’t have an outburst. Archeron, my lycan, was growling and scratching to rip her face off. “Fallon, not here, I’m on pack business.” I chided looking away. Lightly pushing her off of me.

Fallon acted completely oblivious to the fact that I wasn’t interested in her whatsoever. And continued to fawn all over me as always. She wished with all her might I was hers. I roughly removed her and used my alpha tone on her to stop her from being all over me. Honeysuckle and Jasmine hit my nose once again. My legs followed unintentionally, the pull was unbelievably strong to my amazement. Even though me and my wolf both knew she was a Jaspere and would bring all destruction to our pack. We couldn’t help but be intrigued by her.

Why is the skank always coming on to you! Archeron raged. Archeron, we can’t be with her, and you damn well know it I hissed at my lycan. It seems he finally broke through the wall. He whined and rolled his eyes in annoyance, Thorn, why must you ruin everything, it’s not like the prophecy is 100 percent true. You know damn well as much as I do that the prophesied notions always happen. We can't and we won’t have our mate, as soon as you accept that the better. She will destroy our pack, are you willing to allow that to happen? I questioned him, even though I knew the answer, he would give up anything to be with her. He huffed with exaggeration and anger. I could feel him put up the wall so I couldn't contact him. Hormonal wolf I thought as I rolled my eyes. Her smell hit me once again but this time it was stronger than before she must be getting closer. I stepped out of the shop without completing what I came here for. I just wanted to see her, just this once and then I'd have to distance myself after. I could smell her but couldn’t see her in any line of sight. I shook my head and went back inside to conduct pack business once again. I needed to just let her go I told myself shaking my head.

ANYA

I walked along the streets enjoying the silent morning stroll. The boutiques will be opening soon but until they do I’m going to get some hot apple cider from the most famous place in town, Sugars. Me and my grandfather used to come here all the time when I was little. I always wanted apple cider no matter the time of year. It was my favorite drink and no other place made it like this one. I entered the brightly lit festive shop. They always went hard when it came to Christmas and I loved it. I inhaled deeply to take in the shop's smell of coffee and caramel. I really missed this smell. No other shops back home could come close to Sugars. I ordered my large Apple cider with extra whipped cream which is homemade. 10 minutes later I exited the shop with my drink.

Of course my father hasn’t been in the picture since I was an infant. It’s wild honestly, but I was full of happiness. I continued down the street passing boutiques, when a wonderful scent hit me. Pine and ocean water, I breathed it in deep, it overwhelmed my senses causing me to get dizzy. I decided I needed to head home and lie down. Once I got in the car, I gave my body a moment to regain its composure. I started the car and headed home but not before I got a full view of a gorgeous man who had stepped out of a shop. He was dressed in a gray suit and had dark hair which had been combed back. He was beautiful as if God had sculpted him out of marble. His skin was nicely tanned making his green eyes pop. He was tall atleast six foot, and built with broad shoulders and a thin waist. I shook my head and told myself to get a grip, a man like that would never want me.

After some time I had arrived back at my grandparents. I could smell mamaw's famous jambalaya. I don’t know what made them leave the quarter in New Orleans but I'm sure they missed it. It was sudden, me and mom didn’t know they left until the next day when they called and let us know. I miss them so much and wish I had come out here more. I loved the snow and the forests, it was a breath of fresh air compared to New Orleans. Where it was humid and mostly warm weather. They joined the Fall Bleak Pack soon after they arrive here, this was mawmaw original pack so they had no problems joining and being accepted.

“I’m back,” I said as I entered the home with my large apple cider, “Smells good Mamaw!” I said as I entered the kitchen stopping to give her a kiss on the cheek before taking a spot across my papaw.

“Did you have a good time in town, love?” he questioned. I smiled a devilish grin, and held up my hot cider. He giggled knowing full well I was a sucker for Sugars. “Spoiling your appetite I see.” My mamaw huffed out. Always such a drag on mine and papaw’s fanatics. “Oh come on Annie, let the girl have some fun." pawpaw pouted back to her. Me and him giggled at her playful warning glare. "Time to eat you two." Mawmaw said and dished out the bowls. Once at the table Pawpaw said a prayer to the Goddess Nyx. "Goddess, bless this meal and our family. Help Anya grow and find the love of her life so she can be one as we are."

Me and my grandparents finished out with 'May the Goddess be with you." I dug into my food and savored every bite. We spent dinner discussing various topics. Majority of them centered around pack news and what I planned to do with my life after highschool. Before long I bid them good night and headed to my room. Where I took a quick shower and decided to sit by the window in the window seat. It had a book shelf built into the wall and a small light. I picked a book and sat on a padded seat among the pillows. I looked up to notice that it was already eleven thirty. I closed the book and was fixing the area back up when something caught my eye. Green eyes were glowing from the woods. They were illuminated by the moon and eerie. I stared back before pulling a way to get into bed.