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.”

It was huge and has many round glass tables with a golden vase full of fresh flowers

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

table as a custom. I knew that because former Alpha Caden and Luna Fae, Xyrus' parents always eat together. The former Alpha and Beta couple haven’t gone home yet, they were

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

said, pointing to

from Ehren. I heard she was claimed by

“Hi Willow.” Elony greeted.

and matching brown eyes, yet a fire-starter too. A scary one indeed when angered, though she's shorter than all of

front of

the watch out." Elony handed

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

and tried to avoid the

terms with the alpha, Willow?" asked a worried

her hand on top of mine.

they all looked concerned. Even the twins Cassey and Callie stopped bickering and listened to our conversation. The twins were