Perhaps you would not understand her worries, but that was precisely what she needed to feel. To be told she would die all of a sudden was scary, and that explains a lot to her about why Grimshaw wanted her so badly.She had limited time to live, and he would need her to sort out whatever he had cooked up for the real werewolves that did not follow his way. She felt distraught and brooded all day as she needed to think.Sebastian had been right after all, and he had been after her welfare. He had done her excellent service, and they owed him and the witch a lot. She felt agitated that she had been angry at him when all he was doing was for her safety. She was not herself and needed her space when she went to the developing garden.It was beginning to take shape now, and its beauty was becoming more mesmerizing, but to explain the extents to which she was upset, Mara did not notice its lavishing beauty, nor did she pay attention to its splendor.She simply kept at the single task she w
He smiled now at her, saying she sent for him, and she nodded. Indeed she did send for him but had notexpected he would be there too soon, which works for her. He agreed, and then she sat down and patted beside her for him to sit. Sebastian could feel the rising tempo of her heartbeat.She was worried about something, and he knew it was all about what he had said. It was to be expected. The reaction from her as no one would get their day and time of death predicted in such a sudden manner that they would be smiling about it, except such a person was not average. It was, therefore, absolutely normal for her to behave as she was at the moment.However, Sebastian gave all he could to make sure she was okay. He asked her to proceed as he was all eyes, ears, and real senses together. She smiled at his words and then cleared her throat carefully as she watched him for a brief moment."When is the next full moon?" she had asked him all of the sudden"Not certain I have paid attention to th
The previous day had been great for them, and Mara was skeptical about leaving the little child she had found attracted to. Sebastian had asked her to go inside that night as intruders were in the forest. They had their fears wrapped around the fact that perhaps Grimshaw had found a way and infiltrated Blackwell.Mara was scared, and although she asked her to leave, Maria stayed with her alongside Luke, Daemon's brother, to protect her. Something seemed to be developing among the duo—something strong and which only few would understand.They were mated to each other, but while it seemed Luke's loyalty lies with Sebastian, Maria was with Mara. They stood guard over her, positioned ready for war.Old Sonya was with them as they waited for a long time, with Mara already promising herself that she would kill herself instantly should it turn out that Grimshaw was the one coming for her.She stood there while Sonya sat down beside her on the seat provided. It was a long wait that seemed to
"Because I am the one breathing and telling you, Mara. Sebastian has never been this way since I knew him, but you made him like this. You made him understand and value the life of others." he said"But not enough to change fate." she chipped in sadly"Change fate? I'd say you defeated fate already. I mean, look around you. Look at Blackwell and how you changed it in a short while. Do you think all these people would be here if not for you? Sebastian is doing these things because you taught him. You have influenced him, and now he is just like you." he said.It was reassuring but not enough, all he said to her."Yet we do not know what monster I am," she said"You are the best monster ever. Everyone needs a monster like you once in their lifetime," he said.Those last words did their job smoothly as they brightened her spirit. If only the peopleinside would talk that way, then she would never have a reason to be sad. She noticed no more yelling now and wondered what had suddenly ch
They had been walking for quite a while now, with Mara knowing well enough that it was all for her sake.Tristan, from time to time, would ask her how she was and if she was tired already. Owning to the fact that he had carried her through the woods the previous night, and although it was the first time for her, she got used to the feel of the swift wind brushing across her face, Mara had half expected him to swoop her up without care and dash through the entire Blackwell. Still, he was letting her move at her own human pace. Mara sincerely hoped they would not be late for her sake, and she could see the impatience boldly written on the faces of the rest of the team as they would occasionally move ahead and faster as if to scan the forest and return or wait ahead for them to catch up. Sebastian was such an adorable man as he never left her side, nor did he take a step ahead of her or make it evident that he was trying to keep up with her slow motion. He moved naturally, like he never
"We're here." Daemon had announced when they eventually made it to the end of Blackwell forest.For a moment or thereabout, this tense air in the atmosphere worried them a lot.Once outside of Blackwell, it used to seem like they were out of some magical protective barrier and into another world.There was a strong story about a magical barrier about Blackwell, which was why after the death of their father, no adversary had been able to cross Blackwell. It would seem like it was hidden away from them entirely.Only those seeking help ever found the place, and that was something they suspected Sebastian had a hand in as no one knew the reasons why he had gone to see the witch in the past times, especially during the last time he had gone with his brother.It was rumoured he had wanted peace and had a spell cast on Blackwell, which was why Grimshaw never found the place or any other wolf.Well, these were all stories and speculations, and no matter how intense the storylines were, it wo
A real witch's hut; Mara had never seen anything like it before. It was everything her mother had described in her stories and more. One would think that her mother used to reside there as with each turn Mara made, a couple of basic identifiable objects from those stories were found where she said they would be.This was amazing; she did not want to believe her mother had been there. It was a story, after all; she could have heard it from others and retold it. Maybe this was not one of those stories that were changed as they fell from one lip to another.They had kept it all real as it should be and ensured that the witch's hut was identifiable.They entered and sat down, with Sebastian sitting beside her and ensuring their bodies were touching each other.Mara took a deep breath as his nearness was giving her a lot to think about.He had obviously captured not just her heart but her entire thoughts and made it a constant habit to remind her by being so close. Gwen had been observing
Something about this did not sit right with Sebastian as he slowly stood up and watched her closely.He had one of those hunches he usually had that caused him to regret a lot afterwards.He still did not understand what she wanted to speak to Mara about in private, which he could not listen to.It didn't feel very clear and, of course, discomforting. He told Mara he would be right outside, and should anything happen, she was only to call for him, and he would be there beside her.Mara nodded, and he stepped out to see his men. Seeing him emerge alone, Waylan was the first to ask what was going on when they came close, as they had followed his instructions strictly not to listen to any conversations.Sebastian began explaining to them that Mara was safe and was only having a little talk time with the witch. They were only going to wait a little for their conversation to be over and then return to Blackwell together.Daemon was not comfortable with the arrangement as, according to him,