Beyond the Pack’s Law: My stepsister or nobody else

Hayley’s Pov

As I waited, fear and uncertainty gripped me, with each passing minute feeling like an hour. The tension became nearly unbearable until suddenly the door flung open and Aiden stumbled in, blood seeping from his face. My heart leaped into my throat as I hurried over to him.

Filled with panic, I cried out Aiden’s name and frantically attempted to evaluate his injuries.

With his hand pressed against his side, he winced in pain. Through gritted teeth, he assured Hayley that everything was okay and urged her to leave immediately.

Without giving me a chance to reply, the alpha of the werewolf pack stormed into the room with fury in his eyes. “Aiden,” he snarled menacingly, “you won’t leave until you’ve paid your dues.”

Aiden found it difficult to rise, gasping for breath. “As I mentioned earlier, additional time is indispensable,” he uttered with a strained tone.

With a sneer, the leader advanced towards them and declared, “Your time is over. You either accompany us or we’ll take her instead.”

As the leader’s attention turned towards me, I was overcome with fear. “Don’t involve her,” Aiden pleaded frantically in a desperate tone.

As my heart pounded, I took a step forward and asked Aiden, “What is happening? What debt are you referring to?”

With regret in his eyes, he gazed at me and spoke, “HHayley, it’s a long story, and I didn’t want you to get implicated.”

A chilling and ruthless laughter escaped the leader’s lips. “Your partner, dear Omega, has kept secrets from you. He is in grave danger with us, and now so are you.”

An intense feeling of fury and rebellion took over me. “The trouble he’s in doesn’t matter to me. I refuse to abandon him.”

The leader narrowed their eyes and challenged, “Your words are bold. Will you be able to substantiate them?”

The leader sprang towards me with his claws extended, leaving me no time to react. Aiden acted swiftly and pushed me out of harm’s way while bearing the full force of the attack himself. Blood gushed from a fresh wound on his shoulder as he took one for the team.

With tears flowing down my face, I cried out Aiden’s name as he plummeted to the ground.

Wiping Aiden’s blood off his claws, the leader smirked and commented that he was pathetic for defying them. He added that Aiden should have known better than to challenge their authority.

My heart was gripped by desperation. I simply could not allow Aiden to be taken, especially after enduring what we had gone through together. Summoning every bit of bravery, despite trembling uncontrollably, I inserted myself between the leader and Aiden with an undeterred determination in my spirit.

My voice was steady as I said, “To get to him, you’ll have to go through me first.”

The leader laughed, clearly finding it amusing. “Alright then, small omega. Let’s see what you’re capable of.”

While he was on the verge of attacking, a mighty roar reverberated across the residence. The walls quivered and buzzed with vitality. I pivoted my head towards the entrance to lay eyes upon a silhouette illuminated by the moonlight’s beam.Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.

Aiden’s father, the Alpha of the Moonlight Howl Pack, commanded, “Get behind me, Aiden and Hayley.”

Upon recognizing Alpha Jayden, the leader of the werewolves froze with fear, and his eyes widened. He stuttered as he took a step back.

With power and authority blazing in his eyes, Alpha Jayden growled fiercely. “How dare you threaten my son and his mate within these borders?” His voice was like thunder rumbling across the sky.

The leader struggled to speak, his confidence faltering. “We were unaware…”

“Quiet!” bellowed Alpha Jayden. “Go away immediately, and don’t ever come back. If you dare to go near my son or his partner in the future, it will be a decision that you’ll always regret.”

Without needing any further instruction, the pack leader and his companions hastily made their way out of the house. Figuratively speaking, they had their tails tucked between their legs. As soon as the door closed behind them with a loud thud, there was some relief in the air.

As I observed Aiden attempting to stand up, my voice strangled with feelings, and I inquired worriedly if he was all right.

With a feeble nod and relief in his eyes, he uttered, “Thanks to you, I am now.”

Alpha Jayden’s face softened as he gazed at his son and spoke to us. “It is not safe here, so I urge you both to come back home.”

With tears of appreciation brimming in my eyes, I gave a nod and spoke to Alpha Jayden. “Without you, we would have been lost. Thank you so much!”

Hayley, he said as he placed his hand on my shoulder reassuringly. “You are family, and we take care of our own.”

As we were getting ready to depart, Aiden held my hand and gently squeezed it. “I apologize from the bottom of my heart for everything that happened, Hayley,” he whispered softly. “None of this was intentional on my part.”

With all my love and strength, I gazed into his eyes. “We are in this together, Aiden. No more hiding or retreating.”

Aiden’s eyes mirrored the same resoluteness as he nodded. He tightened his grip on my hand and uttered, “We won’t run any longer.”

With Alpha Jayden as our guide, we departed from the house, and his reassuring presence provided a protective shield against the perils that had threatened us. Emerging into the refreshing night breeze, I couldn’t suppress my optimism. Although there was still much ground to cover ahead of us, for once it seemed like we were on course to achieve success.

Upon arriving at the driveway’s end, Aiden came to a halt and turned around toward the house. He spoke in an earnest tone as he informed Hayley of something that needed to be said.

As my heart missed a beat, I frowned and inquired, “Aiden, what’s wrong?”

After a brief pause, he gathered his courage and exhaled deeply. “My avoidance of you was to ensure your safety from something far greater than just our relationship. There’s an imminent conflict stirring between packs, and unfortunately, I find myself at the center of it.”

I was taken aback. “A war? Why wasn’t I informed?”

Alpha Jayden interrupted Aiden before he could reply, stating that there would be an opportunity to clarify everything later. He emphasized the importance of Hayley and their safety at the moment.

My head nodded vigorously, and my thoughts were inundated with countless inquiries. Despite heading towards the vehicle, I couldn’t rid myself of this inkling that our adversities were still looming over us. However, Aiden’s presence and Alpha Jayden’s security gave me a sense of bravery to confront any obstacle thrown in front of us.

As we departed from the premises, the twinkling city lights of Sydney gradually vanishing into obscurity, I cast a brief glance towards Aiden, seated adjacent to me with his hand firmly clasping onto mine.

I spoke softly to Aiden, telling him that we would face this war together and overcome it.

His eyes held a blend of resolve and affection as he gazed at me. “We’re in this together,” he affirmed.

Accompanied by Aiden and Alpha Jayden on the journey, I felt reinvigorated with strength and hope as we made our way back to the Moonlight Howl pack. Although there were challenges ahead of us, facing them together gave me confidence that we would overcome anything.

As we zoomed through the dark, I pondered what lay ahead for us. Though the path was unsure, one certainty prevailed: our connection had intensified beyond measure, and together we would confront any hurdle that came our way.

We approached an ambiguous future with both anxiety and excitement, bravely prepared to confront the challenges that lie ahead. Unbeknownst to us, our true assessment of love and bravery had yet to unfold.

As we approached the border of the Moonlight Howl Pack, our car abruptly came to a stop. A silhouette obscured by shadows stood in front of us with their eyes ominously glowing in the darkness.

I whispered with fear, my heart racing: “Who is that, Aiden?”

As Aiden looked at the figure, he tightened his grip on my hand and expressed hesitation by saying, “I can’t say for sure what it is, but whatever that thing might be, it’s definitely not good.”.

With a protective and ready posture, Alpha Jayden emerged from the vehicle. “Remain inside the car,” he ordered with an authoritative tone.

We remained in a state of apprehensive quietness while the mysterious figure gradually approached us, their motives unknown. The night was still young, and peril loomed ahead.