The afternoon sun casted long shadows of trees on the ground. The leaning rays of setting sun glazed warm and orange tinge to the sky. Summer is indeed here as Zane’s entire body feels the warm temperature rising. But that’s not only because of the season. The beads of sweat gracing down his chin, neck, and down to drench his plain blue shirt are making it even warmer in the humid weather.
Laser focus, back slightly bent down, and knees finding stable balance from his feet on the ground, Zane tried to steady his breathing, albeit calculated, and eyes narrowed, afraid to miss something. He made sure he’s gripping the dagger just right, prepared to defend himself from the attack. He would look up the trees to check his opponent from time to time.
On top of the third Elm tree from where Zane was standing, Tyr cautiously observed his human trainee, wearing a proud smirk on his face for the good posture and concentration on him. It’s time for sparring. But unlike the one-
“Remember to bring the newborns on the northeast part of the forest where royal elders will be waiting for neutralization.” Marcus, the beta council leader, instructed the gammas lined up in front of the council and guardians.“If you think you won’t be able to handle your full moon turn, you don’t have to remove your shackles and join the hunt. We don’t want to risk casualties,” the beta added.Every full moon, aside from the royals, elders, and council, the rest of the werewolves of Moon Stone pack, especially those who can’t still control their turns, are commanded to put on their shackles inside their respective fortress to keep themselves safe from the vicious shift. The high ranks of werewolves are used to the full moon, though the raging feeling within them can still hurt somehow, they have total control of their wolves.Since the full moon only lasts in an instant time, once the gammas can tame their wolves
Zane’s eyes widened when Tyr looked back and told something to Zeev. There are those blue, almost emerald, eyes of Tyr again he saw the first time they met. It’s mesmerizing to see up close like that, but also baffling at how drastic Tyr’s eye colors change. But he snapped out when he heard Tyr’s deep voice passed his ears.“A rogue.”‘A what?!’ Zane asked in his head.“There’s another one?” he voiced out this time.How are they going to fight four huge werewolves in their tiny builds compared to those creatures? Zane’s heart hammered in his chest. But he didn’t show his tension.“Shit!” Zeev cursed and looked at the opposite side to be ready for any sudden attack.A huge ebony-coated wolf with bloody red eyes graced under the moonlight. Zane almost gasped seeing the rogue. But more than its appearance, the almost glowing dark mark on its leg c
After the incident during the full moon, Tyr and Zane had gotten a lot closer than before; no more empty conversations between their eyes, awkwardness had gone from little to almost none, and Tyr being extra attentive at Zane’s every little thing. And he knows Keira isn’t liking his closeness with her best friend. The alpha female always shows her dislike with her strong scent whenever Tyr and Zeev are around Zane. Tyr understood. He even thought that Keira and Zane were a couple. So, he just lets her harass them with her pheromones from time to time.Back in Moon Stone three days after the hunt, another incident happened that stirred up the council.“We will be needing to send some deltas out for the supply of wolfsbane for the next hunt. I’ll come right after I meet the king alpha.” Tyr said while he was walking away from the Alpha camp with Zeev.“Don’t worry about it. I can go. I’ll bring Zane, too.”
Zeev nonchalantly dropped the topic about Zane’s necklace to not draw any suspicions from the human omega. As the warm breeze subtly felt quite heavy by the time, the sun is now halfway set behind the lines of the mountain. It’s time for them to go home.“I think these should be enough.” Zeev almost grunted while putting his free hand on his waist, acting a little tired but only because he doesn’t want to breathe in the scent of wolfsbane no longer.Zane checked his own pouch that is also now full. “Yeah, I’m done with my fill, too.”After securing their supplies, the two hopped on their motorbike and hit the road again. The air is heavy, but the temperature starts dropping along with the sunset, though it is still a bit warm. It was refreshing for Zane who only had gone around the town and the forest. Nature surely has its way to calm you down.They were silent almost half of the ride. They bo
Before reaching the house, Zane asked Keira and Theo to keep what happened from his parents with the reason not to worry them. Albeit hesitant, Keira agreed and even helped him with his alibi for the purple bruises on his forehead. Luckily, Esme and Seth were still out, and they found themselves alone in the house.The lady stayed just before dinner to make sure Zane is okay before she worriedly bid her farewell. After walking her best friend outside, he went back in his room and that was when he noticed the dirt on his pants and some on his sleeves that he couldn’t completely remove. So, he decided to wash before his parents come home.Zane could still feel a bit weary on his shoulders and neck as he slightly grimaced while taking off his clothes after getting in the shower. That’s when he felt a tiny cold touch on his chest. It was his stone necklace. He felt it with his fingers before hesitantly removing it from him.He gazed on it, feeling the sl
Twenty Years Ago.“Argh!”A loud, painful wail bounced on every wall of the royal lair where the pack’s luna usually gives birth for her pups. Only the royal family and the elder delivering the baby are allowed inside, along with the royal subjects to guard the immediate family and the new member of the pack. The rest of the guards then surround the entire boundaries of Moon Stone, betas scattered outside the lair.“I’m seeing the head. One more push!” the elder said.Morrigan clutched on her alpha, hard. Her claws almost penetrated on the alpha’s skin, but it was nothing for him. Frey let the luna throw her back on his chest while he let his queen grab on him, borrowing some energy to push harder one last time.“Argh!”The luna used all her strength to push, gritting her teeth as her core contracts. Feeling the relief from her lower part, they fina
After the revelation, Zane has been a little off lately. Sometimes, it scares him to remove his necklace now because he has been aware of the changes in his senses every time he has no protection around him. There’s a human part of him regretting removing his necklace, but now that he knows there’s also another part of him inside, he really wants to know more. Because of this, he’s been distancing himself with almost everyone, even his parents. He knows Keira is sulking even more. But he can’t bring himself to tell her about him being a completely different creature.Giving himself enough time to think, he finally decided to open himself up to the other world that will tell him his origin. Being out of reach except during school for two full moons, Zane asked Tyr and Zeev to introduce him to their kind. Though he hasn’t seen Zeev shed skin, Tyr’s words about his cousin being a werewolf was enough for Zane to believe him. After all, he remem
Tyr blinked rapidly, trying to process what Zane just said. Seeing the flustered reaction from the wolf prince, Zane jeered at him.“Don’t get me wrong. I feel like, I won’t be able to sleep if you just leave me here.”Zane flashed pleading eyes on Tyr, but the latter was still surprised by the unexpected request. So, Zane cleared his throat before speaking again.“But, if you’re not used to sleeping with someone else on your bed, it’s fine.”Tyr looked at him with a subtle curve on his lips before silently going out the room. Zane sharply exhaled. Well, at least Tyr’s scent will accompany him for the night. Maybe it’ll induce sleep on him. So, he just softly patted the soft duvet and carefully climbed on the bed. That’s when he heard footsteps coming to him. When he turned, Tyr was already standing beside his bed with the pillow and blanket he set for himself.A huge smile immediate