He chuckled at first. “If there’s anything I don’t do, it’s lie.” He said leaning on the threshold.“I could say half truths or conceal the truth but I would never lie. Why would I?” he spread his arms.I murmured inaudibly. I wasn’t sure if to ask him this, but perhaps I should and get it off my chest.“So was my mother from this village?” I spoke.“That, I do not know.” He replied genuinely.“ I only know about her marriage to Alpha Ethan and her duties to the pack. I don’t know anything else before that.” He replied and I could sense honesty in his voice.“It’s okay.” I nodded. “Have a goodnight then.” I said moving away from him.“Thank you.” He smiled and got into his room, closing the door behind him.On my way to my room, I saw those same familiar red dazzling eyes looming in the dark. “Oh my gosh!” I screamed in fear immediately it lunged at me but my fear subsided the moment I realized it was Luca, a faint moonlight shone on his face. I held my chest and tried to control my
“How did you know where I was?” the she-wolf asked grumpily.“You’re my business remember?.” He said picking Nathan up with his fangs by the waist where he had few strapped clothes on. “I’m always on the lookout for you,” he added.Nathan rolled his eyes at the outdated love tales while allowing himself to be carried away. It was useless to protest.In the interrogatory room, where they finally agreed to take him to. The two wolves switched back to their human. Suddenly, something about the girl struck a chord in his mind that he couldn’t get a grasp of… especially that tattoo she had on the nape of her neck.He rummaged and rummaged and looked through his mind for possible clues, trying to fit every person he has ever met in her profile but found nothing until he tried one and that's when he gasped. He had realized who she was.No way!!!*REALITY*Likened to the time when the light of revelation flooded his mind and it dawned on him who Mira truly was, his eyelids twitched and furro
My eyes shot open immediately and I saw myself in a place I couldn’t recognize.Before me was a house rising in flames that no one could put out and the screams got even louder and achier. I felt hot liquid ooze out of my ears and I took my fingers there. I picked the hot liquid and cried shakily when I saw what it was… my own blood.“What the fuck!” I muttered under my breath.Where am I? I wondered, looking round.Just as I turned, my eyes fell on a pretty blonde little girl hiding under her bed, shaken to her core by fear, until her mother came and reached out to her. She held her hands, pulling her out of the darkness and comforting her. For once she felt safe, but they weren’t safe. The soldiers, their enemies were coming for them.I turned again and saw an angry confrontation between a blonde haired man and a dark haired man. They both seemed oblivious as they stared at each other with such great fury, tearing down each other’s body and everything they held dear.Suddenly a col
I don’t know why I was expecting something or someone else yet, definitely not the person standing in front of me.It was Luca.His face was calm and resolute, eyes dull like he had just been awake from sleep—or worse. He looked pale and weak.“What’s the matter?” I asked frantically, I had forgotten my own creepy vision and was worrying about him.His breath was uneasy and fast, as though he had been running from something but it was daytime, what could possibly go wrong?We just bade goodbye a few minutes ago, what happened within such a short space of time?Except of course, he was having nightmares as well. I knew he wasn't.“There’s something you need to see,” he said. “Now.” He added, sounding very urgent.I looked at myself—I was still in my towel.He looked at me too, taking notice of the towel, the drops of water on my skin, the dripping water and my wet hair.“Oh.” He exclaimed. “You were having your bath.” He realized.“Is it so important?” I asked, not willing to go, I hav
At Thane's pack.Underground, Beneath the library.There was a place locked away and sealed for many years. Many have sought it futilely. A safe. A vault. An impenetrable layout, filled with many locks and entrances, booby-traps, cobwebs and bones of those who tried to steal the seal but was futile because the seal can protect itself and it burned them to ashes even before they had a chance to get close to it, not even close enough to touch it. There were writings on the pillar, an ancient imprint on it that kept the seal bound to it until the keeper came and took a hold of it.It was created by the most powerful sorceress of that era and no one had ever been able to break that spell since.In its airy, greenish mystical bonds likened to a glass bottle—only that it was neither a glass nor a bottle. But what contained it had a green beam to its edges as it made the seal powerless and inaccessible by thieves except the bloodline dedicated to serve and control the powers contained in t
Thane's PackThe quietness of her grand chamber after she dispatched the soldier was eminent. Her room was more of a throne room than a bedroom.Yet, Alexa sat in a round table, just by herself without her Alpha. She peacefully ate the dinner, the flames of the torches and candles danced silently in the dimly lit room, casting shadows that didn’t belong to her.Her long red robes tailed behind her like a cloak, her dress the same shade as that of a blood that has been spilt in battle. Her hands, adorned with medieval rings pulsating with tainted mythical power, carried each cutlery with extreme care and grace.And then it happened.A sharp jolt like a thunderbolt pierced through her spine like a dagger of lightning. She gasped, pushing her seat backwards as she clutched onto her chest. Her knees meet the cold marble floor as her eyes widened, her pupils narrowing to slits."My Luna, are you okay?" The guards on watch rushed to her feeling concerned but she raised her hands and asked
“Huh?” I snapped out of my thoughts and looked at her with questionable eyes. I hadn’t heard what she said. She repeated herself. “It must’ve been a difficult battle coming back to life from down there.” She said.“Yeah.” I agreed without giving much thought to it.I got on my feet and that’s when I realized I was still in my towel and it almost fell off but I was fast enough to cling onto it and I pinned it on my chest. My face flushed scarlet red, aware that they witnessed all that especially while Luca was also there. I was a little ashamed.Della chuckled when she noticed. “We’ll give you a moment then.” She said and with that she got up and guided the others out of the room.I heaved a sigh of relief as I took careful steps towards the book on my drawer. It laid open, a particular page, the one I had scribbled on but now I couldn’t even find what I wrote. The ancient inscriptions on the book were lit and shone in silver lining.I looked closer at it and read the inscriptions wi
“She sounds kind and loving,” I cut in.“Oh yes she was,” she replied, chuckling. “She was a sweetheart.”“She and your grandmother made sure we were safe here and hidden,” She added.My face lit up. “My grandmother?” I said almost in a whisper, surprised. I had a grandmother? Here? Never heard about her before. Who was she?—my mind was disturbed for some reason.“Oh.” Della chuckled. “Her name was Theresa, and your great grandmother was Aurora, although I never got to meet her, I heard a lot about her,” She continued. “And just like her whom your mother got such a good heart from, she loved the people of this village… accepted the rejected. Saved them and…” “Aurora…” I repeated. That name sounded familiar, I thought to myself.Oh my god! Aurora’s seal. I gasped at this revelation covering my mouth with my palms.“Is that how Aurora’s seal came about? Was she the one who made the seal? Then it was named after her?” I asked, my eyes glistened with curiosity.“Ughhh…” she grimaced. “I
Nathan laughed—a cold laugh. “You call this power? This is you selling your soul for a taste!”“ENOUGH!” Alexa’s voice boomed, the ground trembling as magic pulsed from her.“I've had enough of this pep talk with you.” She said, “Enough stalling!”“Now back to what I really came for and if you try to stop me again, then I promise you, I won't play nice.” she threatened."I don't bloody care!!" He growled and lodged at her with great speed but she already saw him coming.She stretched her hand, exuding dark violent fumes at her fingertips... she held him in a still bubble mid air and with a twist of a finger, she crushed all the bones in his body, all his joints went cracking, torn—all in a single bend of the finger.My heart sank.Nathan growled in pain under such torment and when she finally released him. He fell to the ground, a loud and heavy thud. It got the earth shaking and vibrating for a second."Nathan!” I yelled and ran to him. I didn't want to lose anyone else tonight.Ale
She groaned, her lungs gasping for air as she looked at me, water trailing off the corner of her eyes. She stammered…blood oozing from the side of her lips. “Mira…” I heard her say in a low whisper.“Guard the seal!” she said, “Safe… keep the seal. Luca, keep him—” she sighed, releasing the last air before her eyes rolled to the back of her head, closing shut and just like that, she was gone.I screamed in pain, clinging her body to my chest tightly. I cried uncontrollably.Luca heard me scream and turned to look, it was then he realized it was his mother. He saw me crying over her with her body in my arms.He was traumatized and weak, his sword slipped through his hands and fell to the ground and that’s when the enemy army overpowered him.I didn’t realize I was screaming until my throat burned yet I couldn't stop.“Mira!” a voice called in a loud whisper. “Let’s get out of here!” “Do you want to get killed out here?” it reprimanded. “Follow me, I know a way out!.” He added, eyes
“Mum…” I protested, gasping for air and freedom. She loosened her grip and apologized, planting a soft kiss on my forehead.I loved it—I loved hugs, I loved being in her arms—but something about today felt different.It felt like a goodbye.I was scared.She took me to my father. He came closer and stayed in front of us while she carried me in her arms. He looked at me with worried eyes.“My princess,” he said, as he fondly called me, pressing his forehead unto mine. “I love you.” he muttered.I smiled and held his face playfully, pulling his blonde hair. "Ouch!” He feigned a look and chuckled, but there was something about his laughter.It wasn’t excitement. It wasn't free, it wasn't wholesome. It was bitterness laced with something else.Something deeper.“What’s going on daddy? Mummy?” I asked, sensing the tension between the two of them. They exchanged glances—a look that said more than words could ever—then mother broke down in tears. She collapsed into father’s arms, sobbing
Luca returned, armor strapped, sword in hand. He went to Della’s side. “What now?”“I’m going to try to reinforce the barrier,” she said. “But we’ll need time. If she breaks through before I finish... there will be no hiding anymore. We will have to fight back! Protect Mira with all you have. She is our only hope for redemption.” She instructed.Luca gave a nod. He turned to me, “I told you before. Stay behind me.” I gave a sharp nod like my life depended on it.He held my hand and gave it a gentle squeeze.We have no idea what was going to come after now but this was war.Back at the center of the village, Cara rallied the others—warriors, magicians, even those who had long forgotten how to fight.They all knew: the end of hiding meant the beginning of war.I stood between Luca and Della, my heart out in my palms. A thousand thoughts swirled in my mind, but one thing was clear. My presence here had brought the threat to our doorstep. I couldn’t run anymore.“Della,” I said, my voice
His toned chest was likened to that of an athlete, the water trailing down his sculpted form. I imagined my hands brushing over his torso, my lips kissing off the wetness—desire.Suddenly, I seemed to forget how to breathe.Goodness, he’s beautiful! I gasped between breaths, biting my lower lip unconsciously.“Mira!” he snapped his fingers in her face, voice sharp and weighty.I blinked hard, caught red-handed in my daze. “Yes!” I replied quickly, my voice soft barely a whisper—too soft, like a submissive partner.He paused, his jaw tightened. He held a breath and closed his eyes, groaning inside, trying to bade away the thoughts, his well built flesh responding to me, hardening. His body responded to my eyes, too well—but now wasn’t the time.He left me, else he might just lose his mind and lose control. He ran to get himself cleaned and got dressed.He turned, running a hand through his wet hair, trying to banish the rising heat. He needed control. He needed to banish the thoughts
Alexa narrowed her eyes, lips pressing into a thin line. This chase was growing tedious. She refused to let it spiral into a game of chance, going round in circles because of a powerless girl. It was time to shift tactics.She raised both of her hands. Dark, shadowy energy began to swirl between her fingers like a round ball, forming a massive orb of glowing violet flames, black and unstable, thrumming with menace. She whispered incantations, low and incomprehensive. They escaped her lips, ancient and intelligible, not meant for mortal ears.The orb hurled with sharp thrust towards the forest.It streaked violently across the sky, leaving behind a glowing trail of destruction, it came down quickly and tore through the trees as it homed in on its target—guided by magic, rage, and a name etched into it's very soul:Mira.As the violent trail of energy scorched through the forest, carving a burning path through it. Trees bent and splintered in its fury, animals fled, and even the wind s
“Let me see your wounds,” I said, reaching for the towel on a flab beside the tub and a small jar of healing herbal ointment I found there as well, he must've kept them there to use them on himself. He lifted his arm first—scratches, a gash on his side, purple bruises forming along his ribs and collarbone. I bit the inside of my cheek as I gently dabbed at the injuries, cleaning them with care.Then his back.“You know,” I said quietly, focusing on the gash near his shoulder blade, “you didn’t have to fight him because of me. I was already going to stop talking to him. Besides…we are just friends. I bet he fought you to spur you.” I didn't know when I chuckled to myself.A spark of frustration flickered in his tired blue eyes as he turned his head to look at me.“You don’t see what I see, Mira,” he said in a hush whisper. “He was slowly winning your heart. I couldn’t just wait around and watch that happen.”I sighed, pausing for a second before resuming with the ointment. “No. But y
She said the words I so much dreaded, and my heart stopped."Luca and Nathan are fighting over you!” She blurted out.“What?” I half yelled in surprise. “Why?” I asked.She shrugged, “I don’t know—I bet over who should be your mate!” She replied.“Oh my god!” I exclaimed, feeling so ashamed on their behalf. I lunged myself into any outfit I saw. “Where?” I asked, ready to go.“By the clearing, hurry!” she yelled, snapping her fingers at me and I jumped into a coat and a boot and headed out with her dragging me along.“Calm down, Cara.” I begged but she heard none of it.We pushed through a crowd of ready watchers and my eyes dilated when I saw them, my jaw dropped and I could only use my hands to cover them.“Stoppppp!” I yelled. My voice thundering across the clearing like a wounded kitten. Snow flurried around me, my eyes glowing with disappointment and shame.The air crackled, they both turned to me. Neither of them moved for a moment. Then—slowly, their hands dropped away from e
I looked away and exhaled softly, "Doesn't matter what I want, I just want peace. I don't want any trouble.” I spoke, putting myself in an innocent position. I was indeed innocent, I didn’t have to be dragged into their boyish fight.“Okay.” he nodded slowly and turned to go.I stood still, winter chills brushing over my skin, my chest began to tighten with unspoken words. “Nathan…” warm air escaped my lips.I could tell he was hurt, by me? Or Luca’s new orders.I was the only person he was close to since being brought here and even I was pushing him away now.He didn’t look back. He just walked into the midst of the field and kept going, his shoulders a little hunched, like he was carrying a heavy load .Where was he going?I had no ideaBut the way he moved—the way he didn’t even glance back at me—told me he wasn’t okay. He was deeply hurt.Probably he would confront Luca.Or maybe… something else was stirring inside him.*NARRATOR The sky burned orange against a steel-gray horiz