INICIAR SESIÓNI laid on the two-inch bedding, unable to sleep. I was currently inside my tent, and night had fallen completely. Outside, the world was silent except for the sound of animals and insects in the woods and the sound of sticks cracking under the small campfire burning right outside. It reminded me of the time when I was a little younger. My family's and Mira's would camp together and I and Mira would spend the night in the same tent. We wouldn't sleep and would chat all night long. It sort of became a tradition between us — twice a year, we'd make time to go camping just the two of us. We'd spend the whole night exploring the woods or swimming in a nearby lake. I still remembered her laughter. Gosh, I missed her so much. I missed everyone. Would I ever go back?! And if I did, what would happen in this world? Would the real Vespera take back her body and make her husbands hate her all over again?! I turned to my left and stared. The leather was transparent, allowing me to see everyt
VESPERAThe snake was enormous.And by enormous, I meant absolutely ridiculous.Its body was thick enough to crush a car, its scales were dark green with ugly patches of black, and its mouth was wide open, revealing two long fangs dripping with some disgusting liquid.It landed several feet away, its head swinging toward us."VESPERA!" Draven shouted."I'm fine!" I replied as I scrambled to my feet, pulling him up with me. He had a long scratch across his forearm, but thankfully, nothing serious.The snake hissed again, and Kaelen immediately moved forward, claws extending from his fingers."That thing is disgusting," I muttered."Agreed," Draven replied, shaking his injured arm.The snake hissed and shot forward again, and Kaelen struck first, catching its head before it could reach us.Rhydian moved in from the side, grabbed its thick body, and kept it from turning. Draven attacked its neck while I went for its exposed underside.The creature thrashed violently, its boneless body wh
10 days to the Apocalypse!Helena had cleared Rhydian and I yesterday, and today, we were leaving for my dad's estate. Today, I was wearing a dress. I was wearing a fit that was perfect for moving on foot through the woods, because that's exactly how we are travelling. According to the book, Seraphina always kept an eye on Vespera, especially as the apocalypse came closer, and I'm sure she's planning something dangerous for me again. I couldn't risk letting her know I was travelling. Plus, more aggressive wolves that are acting strange have started to show up. They haven't started to bite anyone yet, but it was causing traffic jams and yesterday, I heard an airport was closed because of it. Another reason why I couldn't risk going with a vehicle. The last reason was that my dad's estate wasn't on any maps, and there were no proper roads that led to the place. The only way was to follow an old trail that was only known by a few. I'd informed the boys about it, and they were cool
I wasn't surprised at the news from Kaelen. With Beckham by her side, I wasn't even expecting her to remain in custody for a whole day. Seven days is a new record."Really?!" Rhydian shot up in bed, "What if she tries to do something again?""We just have to be extra careful from now on," I said to him, and looked at the other two, "And where we go, and who we listen to. And even if she does succeed, I'll make sure I deal with her again," *Wow, she sounds so frightening,* Rhydian thought to himself. *One can only wonder why they hate each other so much.* That was Kaelen. "When we were younger, Seraphina and Isolde tried to take away everything from me." I said to them, "When my mother passed away, and my dad remarried, my stepmother brought her two daughters. At first I tried to get along with them, but soon realised that they were two-faced. Sweet and kind when my dad was around, and absolutely dick heads when he wasn't. They often used everything against me, especially my weight.
SEVEN DAYS LATER It's officially fifteen days left before the apocalypse. I was currently in Rhydian's room, sitting on the bed with my back against the headboard. He had his head on my legs, and he was constantly purring. It got louder every time I stroked his head. He'd woken up six days ago and had been on bed rest ever since. I was also on bed rest, but I couldn't help but come to see him, and his bed was big enough, so why not?! My back didn't sting as much anymore, and the wound was slowly healing. It didn't heal at first for the first few days, and Helena had come back to check on it. She'd told me it was mental. I didn't argue. She was right. I was physically withholding my wolf from healing me, and I welcomed the pain. Why? Because it's the least I deserved after glancing through Rhydian's memories. I was punishing myself. But Rhydian had assured me it was fine. We'd gotten closer over the last few days. He was free around me now, completely. If he wasn't, I don't thi
The ride back home was silent. I was sitting at the back while the other two faced me. Rhydian laid next to me, his head on my lap. His eyes were still closed. He hadn't stirred again, but his breathing had become a little even. I'd called Dr Helena and asked her to meet us at the mansion immediately to check up on him. Kevin stepped on the gas even more, and our car zoomed down the road. Draven and Kaelen's eyes were on me. I knew what they were thinking. They were worried about me too. My back was still bleeding a lot, and they were afraid I would pass out soon. I wouldn't. Till I made sure Rhydian was ok. We got back to the mansion, and Helena was already waiting. I sat down with them as she checked on Rhydian to make sure he was healing just fine again with the crystal back on him. "I've never heard of anyone who went feral and came back," She said as she finished checking up on him and looked at me. I started back expectantly. It better be good news. "But he's doing fine,"







