All Chapters of Origins: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

We spend the next few hours watching old films and drinking hot coffee while the gnawing anxiety begins to fester inside me as the minutes go by. I feel my wolf becoming restless, whining constantly. My eyes drawn to the clock above the television, growing impatient as I anticipate the arrival of Elijah. My thoughts wonder as the movies play in the background, a constant buzz of noise while the others laugh and comment at the stories unfolding.The room begins to dim as the night creeps in; a tired Mato makes his way off the sofa, stretching and letting out an exhausted, loud yawn before heading towards the darkening corridor, ready to call it a day.I write in my notepad “Where’s he going?” holding it up to Dakota with glazed over eyes, waking her up. She shuffles up looking relieved to be freed from the ongoing boredom of the movie Isaac insisted of watching about a man who craved power, killing the current ruler to take his thrown on the promise of

My body starts to tremble as the adrenaline begins to flood in, coursing through my veins while my heart beats rapidly, increasing with every second that passes by. His eyes remain fixed on me refusing to break our locked stare as an intense tingling sensation spreads within me - a feeling so overwhelming but pleasantly warm and exciting at the same time. Almost indescribable.I can feel my wolf going crazy, stirring restlessly inside while her emotions begin to pour out stronger than ever before, whining in utter excitement. Did she actually just speak? More importantly, did she just say mate?  As in... this man is mine?I feel my face warm as my cheeks begin to flush as the embarrassment takes root within my core and quickly grows inside me. I try to look away but his piercing silver eyes keep me held in an invisible grip, holding me in a wanted embrace that I willingly surrender too.

I try to settle down by closing my eyes as I sink into the sheets; attempting to finish my disturbed slumber but my wolf refuses to rest, anxious to remain close to our recently found mate as she can already feel the physical distance growing between us. She persistently fights against me continuing to whine at the secretive conversation seeping through the walls captivating our growing interest.After hesitating for a few teasing moments, I helplessly give in to her pleading, consciously taking my time as I carefully get out of the consuming bed. I cautiously walk towards the closed door stepping softly before pressing my ear against the cold glossed wood attempting to make sense of the muffled words being exchanged between them in hushed tones.“What do you mean they found a marking out there?” Dakota asks bluntly, her voice sounding defensive.“Some of the scouts were ou

The heavy shower of rain splattering rhythmically against the curtain-drawn window awakens me, a flood of sweet memories filling my mind as I reminisce over the once hated mornings spent in the open Barren Lands alongside my brother and the girls. All grumpily complaining of our mud-soaked hair, knotted and clumped along with our ruined damp clothes. I feel my eyes water unable to shake the burning questions growing painfully inside - where the hell are they?I prop myself up, conscious of the collection of spit gathering at the back of my throat, tickling me as I dry my teary eyes. I brace myself, holding my throat as I wait for the sharp throb to kick in, hesitating before I swallow down but I’m pleasantly surprised. The pain is now an annoying tingle trickling up my throat rather than a ripple of tear-jerking agony. I lean over and open the bedside draw and take out the intimidating bag filled with medication; carefully inspecting

“Seriously, if you don’t get your infuriating little butt out of here and start making your way to school your brothers are going to kill me. You can’t skip a day whenever you feel like it,” Dakota stresses while failing miserably attempting to assert her authority over the rebellious young wolf who remains uninterested.She sighs impatiently, crossing her arms as she glares down at the unbudged teenager continuing to lounge around on the sofa unfazed.“Yeah, yeah, whatever,” Raven rolls her eyes “-anyway, I thought it was about time I finally introduced myself. Considering those jerk’s wouldn’t let me anywhere near here for ages-” she pulls a mocking expression attempting to mimic her brothers warnings before bursting into a fit of laughter “-I mean come on!” she protests noticing Dakota’s stern stare aimed solely in her direction.

Dakota leads me upstairs practically dragging me behind as she skip’s with an untamed excitement, eager to escape the confined apartment. On our way to my room the realisation dawns on me that other than my gifted pyjamas I have nothing appropriate to wear out. Unless; hmm, where’s my old clothes I wonder…She closes the door behind us with a gentle push as we enter, making her way to the large wooden wardrobe door on the left-hand side of the featured mirror “So, there wasn’t really much to do around here when you were out of it-” she begins explaining.“So, I decided, instead of wasting my time it would be smart to get some essentials in ready for you, before you woke up, yanno?” she smiles before opening the latched door. “It’s always been part of my plan to take you out when you were feeling better so I didn’t go overboard. But for now-“ sh

The car remains deathly quiet as the silence fills the air like a fast-acting poison choking my companions of their words; everyone immediately effected by its presence as they shift awkwardly under the sudden pressure I’ve pushed onto them, unknowingly adding fuel to my ever-growing unease.Mato breaks the tension by clearing his throat. His over-thought words filled with a casting doubt as he mumbles “Uh, it’s nothing for you to worry about-“, he looks back to reach my burning stare.He fidgets under my unshifted scowl, picking away at a piece of string dangling from the cuff of his checked shirt. He gulps as he takes in my expression, understanding I’m no longer in the mood for poorly thought excuses and feeble justifications of keeping me in the dark after all this time. If it isn’t a big deal then why is so Elijah tied up in it? Why does this topic keep popping back up?

Her guiding voice lingers in my head like a fading echo floating down an empty hall; the gentle tone resonating in her clear words while remaining equally strong in all her force, her overdue but welcomed appearance finally arriving unexpectedly after waiting patiently as the tedious and cruel years passed by. A sense of relief washes over me as the realisation sets in that it’s finally happened. My eyes widen in disbelief as I feel the newfound energy begin to pulsate and course heavily through my veins as my wolf settles in causing me to shiver with goosebumps spreading over my trembling body. The foreign feeling of my wolf creeping in, nestling her way inside after her sudden awakening is unquestionably strange but more powerful than I could have e

I feel weightless as our lips remain entwined; the taste of his delicate kiss lingers on my wanting mouth as we part away from one another, breathless. Both helplessly locked in a loving gaze as we feel our wolves ignite at the touch of one another causing sparks to fly.The feeling so intense I can’t help but burst into a bashful smile, unable to contain my happiness anymore. I guess Rose was right when she spoke about bonds between destined mate’s…“So, how are you finding everything so far? I can imagine this has been pretty daunting on you, given everything that’s happened,” he asks, his voice filled with compassion and concern. He seems to have let down his guard slightly; allowing me to see a glimpse of his true self while he unwinds around me, his tone softening noticeably as he sits comfortably beside me compared to

The light of dawn seeps into the silent room. To my surprise; I’m greeted by the welcoming familiarity of my bedroom as I rub my bleary eyes and walk to the window, pulling the curtains apart revealing a soft, pearly glow in the sky above. I feel reinvigorated for the first time in weeks, lighter almost. Less… broken I suppose.The first rays of sunshine light's up the space around me as the dawn’s chorus of melodic