Chapter 1
“Raven, Ryker, and Rebell Get your tails down here NOW for breakfast and to finalize the details for your Turning ceremony!”
Our Luna mother, Celeste Blackthorne, howled from the kitchen. Oh right, I should mention – we’re triplets and tomorrow marks our 18th birthday!
The day we’ll discover our fated mates and undergo our first shift at exactly 11:47 PM. The moment we entered this world.
“Triple Threat, move your asses or you’ll be late for the academy!”
Alpha Dad’s command echoed through the packhouse. That’s what Alpha Dante calls us when we’re dragging our feet and he
needs all three of us at once.
As I pull on my oversized hoodie, let me paint you a picture of the Triple Threat.
First up is Ryker, our eldest by mere minutes.
Standing at 6’10” with bronze skin inherited from Luna Mom and the powerful build of our Alpha Dad. His storm–gray eyes have an intensity that makes even seasoned warriors submit.
Despite having she–wolves constantly throwing themselves at him, Ryker remains loyal to the mate bond.
My brother is devastatingly handsome and my closest confidant. He’s our future Alpha, born to lead the Shadow Ridge Pack.
Then there’s me – the middle pup.
I have honey–kissed skin and amber eyes that mirror Dad’s wolf form.
I’m in phenomenal shape thanks to secret training sessions with Alpha Dad. The Moon Goddess whispered to my parents that my wolf would be… exceptional.
But nobody knows what lies beneath these baggy clothes I armor myself with. I refuse to let anyone see my true form.
I also wear thick–rimmed glasses, so the academy wolves have branded me as “ugly,” “fat,” and “four–eyes.” If only they knew
the truth.
Last comes my sister Rebel – and yes, I’m rolling my eyes.
She’s blessed with rich mocha skin, chocolate–brown eyes, and waist–length auburn hair.
Rebel is undeniably beautiful, but she’s also the pack’s biggest attention–seeker. She’s constantly throwing herself at the future Alpha of the neighboring Midnight Fang Pack.
We share the Thornfield Academy with their pack after their school was destroyed in a rogue attack.
We finally descend to the kitchen. Ryker’s wearing fitted dark jeans, a charcoal V–neck that shows off his Alpha build, and the latest designer boots.
Even though it’s blazing hot in Colorado right now, I’m bundled in an oversized hoodie and baggy joggers with my favorite sneakers.
Leave it to Rebel to be wearing a barely–there skirt, tight low–cut shirt, and five–inch designer heels.
Now, it’s time to head to the academy. I hate going but it’s our final year and I have straight A’s.
“Mom and Dad, I don’t want to ride with Raven. She’s embarrassing,” my sister whines.
Yes you do because your brother already left and you’ve totaled your last three vehicles,” Dad growls.
“STAY AWAY FROM ME AT SCHOOL, NERDI” she yells at me.
Huh, Clearly, this is going to be a long day.
Thank the Moon Goddess it’s Friday!
brief reprieve hom the harsh treatment.
The bell rings and finally It’s lunch time. I’m really looking forward to seeing all of my wonderful friends at Thornfield Academy (Note the sarcasm.)
Here come the Tat
Jokes!
I say to myself. “Just ignore it, Raven, because you know none of it’s true.”
I know this but it still hurts that these jerks can be so cruel. It hurts even more that my sister joins in.
