21. Unity Front

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• The Lycan's Weapon   28. Shared Memories

  *What did he just say?* Faye's eyes went wide, and she held her breath when his gaze shifted- a look of absolute longing in them. *This is fake...right?* She clenched her jaw, then avoided his eyes. "Keep your eyes on me, Faye." He commanded as they circled each other, their hands crossed as they moved instinctively to the music. Faye hesitated, but met his eyes once again. They moved in perfect synchrony, as if they'd danced together for lifetimes. Emris subtly touched the back of her neck, and she let out a gasp as her body shuddered. She turned around, drawing closer to him, and he lifted her off the floor, gently lowering her to the ground. Now, their faces inches apart, Faye held his face in her small hands and her heart skipped a beat when he let out a low, satisfied growl. Then, just as the music slowed down, Faye rested her head on Emris' chest. They looked at each other and touched their foreheads together to end the dance. Suddenly, the moon's bright glow bled into

• The Lycan's Weapon   27. The Moon Bonding Ceremony

  Faye stared out the window of the car and at the full moon that seemed to follow them. She clutched a handful of her black off-shoulder dress, struggling to take deep breaths in. Emris sat across from her, Mabel next to Emris and Ryuu next to her. The closer they got to the venue -which was in the middle of town- the more tense she became. For a month now, she'd been a rumor, someone the pack was aware of and had occasionally seen from a distance, but tonight would seal her identity and role amongst the Lycans. The car stopped, and she felt her stomach fold from anxiety. She could hear the distant chatters as they alighted the car. She and Ryuu followed after Emris and Mabel, heading towards their table for the rest of the night- next to the Alpha and Luna. The second they stepped into the field, all eyes followed them and a loud silence followed.Faye's breath caught in her lungs, and she tightened her fists. Ryuu noticed, then held her hand- shooting her a small, reassuring sm

• The Lycan's Weapon   26. Yes Or No?

  The day of the moon bonding ceremony came quicker than Faye had hoped. It was 9am, and she stood with Mabel in one of the many empty rooms in the Mansion, practicing the sacred moon bond dance. Their movements were slow, graceful and mesmerising."What exactly is this dance for again?" Ryuu asked, sitting at one corner of the large room and snacking on a bag of chips. "It's a sacred dance performed at the peak of the ceremony when the moon is at its highest and brightest. The performance is done by a couple chosen by the Alpha, which -in this case- is Faye and Emris.""It looks like a pretty intimate dance..." Ryuu trailed off. "It's supposed to be. The dance is said to be first performed by Lucan and Mireya; the first Lycans. They fell deeply in love, and on their wedding night-after their souls had become one, they danced under the moonlight. The moon goddess was so pleased that she blessed their union. That was the day the term and concept; mate was born." "That's so...romanti

• The Lycan's Weapon   25. What A Pair (2)

  Ryuu watched Mabel's eyes light up when she bit into her sandwich, and an unconscious smile grew on his lips. She looked like a child who'd just tried a new snack, especially with the way her cheeks inflated. She looked like a chipmunk. Moments like these, he couldn't help but see her exactly the way she looked- a gorgeous woman in her early twenties, wild and fun. It got him curious. What was she like twenty years ago? But most importantly..."How did you meet Calix?" He blurted, then widened his eyes. "Oh, I mean-""We met in human territory." Mabel replied. "I was on vacation and he was there on business. One night, we both came down to the hotel kitchen to complain about the absence of Lobster in the menu. That was our first time meeting and discovering we were soulmates."She turned to Ryuu. "How did you come to have feelings for Faye?""Oh, um-" He sighed. "Faye...confused me."Mabel laughed "what?""She still does. She looks and seems soft, but sometimes she turns full on ps

• The Lycan's Weapon   24. What A Pair (1)

  The moon bonding ceremony happened four times a year, every three months. It was a sacred night where bonds and fated love was celebrated. And the Lycans -more in tune with nature and peace- uphold it as one of the greatest nights for their race. It was unexpected, but the recent turn of events favoured Faye. Her mind raced with a thousand thoughts as she made her way to her room, Nick's words repeating in her mind like a coo-coo clock.She *did* claim she would make Emris love her. However, nothing went her way for the past month. Their role as a couple seemed like a gift from the moon goddess. A small smirk tugged at the corner of her lips. "Seems like I'll enjoy this after all. I didn't have to play the jealousy card with him for as long as I thought I would." She heard a knock on her door, and her smirk grew when she sensed Emris. "Come in."The door swung open, and Emris leaned against the frame with his arms crossed. "Let's get back to training."*Typical Emris. After e

• The Lycan's Weapon   23. Play Pretend

  "You've spent one week completely focused building stamina and strength, this time we'll focus on something a little harder." Emris announced. He and Faye stood in the middle of a large training field next to the Rune family estate. "You're proficient in blood flow awareness and pulse control and containment, so we'll start from endurance building." He continued, then stepped back. He extended a claw, then cut his skin. "Create multiple floating spheres of blood.""You didn't have to cut yourself." Faye started. "I could draw your blood through your nose, sweat glands, eyes or ears."Emris blinked, the thought of blood leaking from those parts of his body sending shivers down his spine. "Absolutely not. Now, do as I said and try to evade my attacks."Faye blinked. "Your what-"She quickly dodged the punch thrown at her with widened eyes, then glared at Emris. "What are you doing?!" Emris ignored her, sending a flying kick her way- one she barely dodged before falling to the flo