Novels by Vero Writes

Calla's POVSomething moved inside me.In the hollow place where my wolf used to sit, curled and warm under my ribs.Something small and stupid and impossible twitched, like a limb that's been asleep too long, remembering it still belongs to a body.I froze.The coals had stopped burning me an hour ago, or a day ago, I couldn't tell anymore, time didn't work right in this room, but that twitch was new. That twitch hadn't been there before."Hello?" I whispered it at my own wrist, at the dark stain where the mark used to glow gold. Stupid. Talking to a scar."Are you still in there?"Nothing answered. Of course, nothing answered. I pressed my palm flat against my sternum and held my breath and waited, and when nothing else moved, I let the breath out, shaking and told myself I'd imagined it, because the alternative was hope, and hope in this room was just another way to bleed.I closed my eyes. That was the mistake. That was always the mistake, because the second the room went dark beh

Calla's POV“You can't afford to take me to that mini hell!” I tried to free myself from the guards' tight grip. “You can't watch me burn inside that hot, cramped room. Let me talk to Draven! Let me talk to the Alpha!”“I'm sorry, but we really cannot afford to watch the mate bond on your wrist burn to ashes,” the guard said as we took the last turn toward the suppression room. “This is how liars get punished. You should have done your best to remain innocent from the start.”“I'm fucking innocent. Can you just hold on a second?” I shoved the guard beside me, causing him to stagger and fall to the ground. “I said, wait a second, and listen to me. Does your job matter more than my life? Do you know how hellish that room is?”“We should ask whether you really understand what orders mean,” the second guard said. “It is less about our jobs and more about our lives. If we let you go, we'll be executed as soon as they find us.”“Then run away with me!”“We don't want to disobey the Alpha's

Calla's POV“What's going on?”“Nothing much,” the guard said with a smile. “Why do you wanna know?”“Did you just give me a casual response?” I shot back. “Have you forgotten that you're speaking to your Luna?”“Luna?” The guard's gaze traveled from my feet to my head before he chortled. “I'm not sure I'm talking to the Luna. Well, since you need me to inform you, I'll pity you.”I squinted at him as waves of shock rippled across my skin. “Are you unwell? Do you want me to order your execution right away? Why do you take my calmness for granted?”“I'm not sure that's the case, woman.” The guard laughed. Another guard walked by, took one look at my confused face, and laughed as well. “I'll advise you not to walk into the corridor or the hallway.”He stepped a little closer until we were almost face-to-face. “People hate you now.”Then he walked away, glancing back at me and mimicking my voice.I tried to rush into the hallway to find out what was going on, but another group of guards

Calla's POV“Time is running fast. Hurry up, Calla. The priest won't be happy with us if we get there late.”“Oh, fucking goodness, I forgot to let you know. Your presence is needed at the meeting that'll be held tonight. I'll take you in my car, or you can go alone if you choose to.”“Pardon me, I didn't remember food is essential for survival. The maids will come in with whatever food you need to stay active and fulfill your duties.”I placed both my palms over my ears to silence Draven's voice from the past. The remarks he made weeks and days before we became mates flooded my mind as I hurried to grab the couch to steady myself.My head was spinning again, but this time, not because of his dangerous stare. As I spotted the ledger on top of my shelf in the short distance, the spinning resumed as my wrist tingled. The mate bond glowed brightly as my eyes closed.“Hold my hand and let's get inside. These people won't strike a deal with us if we don't do what they want.” Draven had sai

Calla's POV“When was the last time you experienced this?”“About a month ago,” she mumbled, her head lowered as she remained kneeling.“Are you sure this is not an attempt to run away from your duty?” I challenged. “You know how important today is. How could you fall down the stairs and sustain these bruises on your face?”“I'm sorry, Luna,” she said. “I didn't mean to escape work.”“Get up. Inform your fellow maids to take up your role for today. Visit a clinic and let them know I'll settle the bills as soon as the event is over.” I patted her gently on the shoulder.“Thank you, Luna.” She rose to her feet, lowered her head, and walked out of my room.I didn't wait behind in the room. I stood up, cracked my knuckles, and quickly followed after her, although I took a detour toward the kitchen.There were about five cooks inside the kitchen preparing the delicious meals for today's event. As soon as they saw me step inside, their noise faded into total silence. I looked at their faces