Barely Breathing

A week has passed in a blur since the 'escape incident'. Nine long days, three hours, 27 minutes, and 42 seconds to be exact. Strangely though, Xyrus haven't talked to me since then.

He wouldn't even look my way whenever we crossed paths. He's treating me as an ordinary pack member - no, scratch that, he's acting like he doesn't see me at all. The good thing was I stayed in my room but to my dismay, my wolf, Violet was restless for the past days.

The silent treatment however was getting on my nerves. He doesn’t show up during training either. He was always in his office or his house. Yes, he has his own house not far from the packhouse. Others too, only those teenagers like me stay at the packhouse.

I'm back on training younger female wolves, while, Julian for the males. Being one of the strongest pack warriors has its perks. Luckily, Julian found his chosen mate at the annual mate hunt. It was Elony, from Glowing River Pack. And, Elony and I hit it off right away.

The pack members however were a bit more cheerful and enthusiastic around me. Before the Mate Hunt, I am fine with everyone, making smiles or nodes here and there. Tash, Heather, and the twins were the only close friend I have here. And now, I am their precious 'luna'.

A knock interrupted my thoughts and the door opened.

"Luna, foods ready." I looked up to see Heather smiling, noticing how her light blue eyes complement her light almost white-blonde hair. She is so pretty but too shy for her own good. And, worry freak if I may add.

"Thanks, you can call me Willow, you know, just like before." I offered her a smile. That was another thing, no matter how many times I told them to call me by my name, they ended up calling me Luna. Well, I wasn't yet officially, aren't I?

“Well, it would be improper for me to call you by your name.” She said, brows knitted together.

“Of course not, call me Willow just Willow.”

“O-Okay then.”

and entered the already jammed-pack dining hall. It was huge and has many round glass tables with a golden vase

walls were painted beige and gold lace curtains decorated some part of the wall. The wooden floor was polished so well that you can even see your reflection. At the far-left corner, different types of dishes, sweets, and drinks were served.

together. The former Alpha and Beta couple haven’t gone home yet, they were still out exploring new places. But, hearing

late due to pack stuff. I debated whether to sit with him but decided against it.

there,” Heather said, pointing to a waving

way, I caught a hateful glare from Ehren. I

“Hi Willow.” Elony greeted.

sweet girl with brown locks and matching brown eyes, yet a fire-starter too. A scary one indeed when angered, though

Elony, Tash was in front of me. "

doing the watch out." Elony handed me a

The alpha's working so hard lately, my poor Gabbiel hasn't got a decent sleep either. Where is alpha

I replied and tried to avoid the conversation by savoring

speaking terms with the alpha, Willow?" asked a worried Tash. "I am worried about

hand on top of mine. "What's holding

all looked concerned. Even the twins Cassey and Callie stopped bickering and listened to our