“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 “I’m always on the lookout for you,” he added.Nathan rolled his eyes at the outdated love tales while allowing himself to be carried away.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
Rosa glanced at him. “Is that what you were doing out here? Running away from responsibilities?” she asked, her brow arching in curiosity.He chuckled. “No, not really.” He shrugged. “I was hunting.” He said. “Took a wrong turn. Ended up in a ditch instead of with a deer.” He chuckled, feeling ashamed. It was embarrassing.She smirked. “Smooth.”They walked in silence again, the woods slowly coming to an end, revealing a small, narrow stream with glistening waters. Ethan decided to lower himself down by the bank, breathing heavily. His leg was still hurting.“Let me check it again,” Rosa offered, kneeling beside him.“You know,” he said as she examined his bandage, “You’re very… mysterious. Not like the other wolves I’ve met.” He added.“That’s because I’m not like the others.” She retorted.He tilted his head sidewards, looking at her like a mysterious creature he was yet to unravel. “What are you then?” as his gaze landed on her, his mind tried to read her thoughts even though that
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
Thane sat quietly in his room—speaking was something he could no longer do anyways.He sat still, unable to believe that his own people could turn on him. The council members, his father. No one cared to look his way or believe him. None of them read the signs he was trying to pass, signaling them that all was not well.Marrying Alexa had become a very expensive mistake. Sadly, he was only beginning to realize this. She was turning his own people against him in order to ride on—undisputed with whatever agenda she had in mind.His amber eyes glowed faintly in the dark, his mouth magically sealed by Alexa, punishment for trying to defy her.He wasn't the same again, well... not after seeing her consume all those people's energies from their core and render them as good as lifeless.She could seal his lips and they could take away his powers and position but he wasn't completely powerless. He wasn’t going to sit here doing nothing. His wolf was awake.He glanced upwards towards the glass
“Is this true?” The Head of the council asked, leaning forward, his voice was livid and strict.Thane could only shake his head, his lips open but no words were coming forth, his eyes begging for mercy. “Thane, speak!” the head exclaimed, loosing his cool over Thane's childish character.Thane's fist clenched and his jaw tightened, his face reddening when the pressure became unbearable and worse of all—they didn't see him suffering. They didn't see what she was doing to him, to them. And those that knew, the guards… she had them all wrapped under her fingers like a thread. Now she was here making him look like a fool in front of all of the council members and the people! Couldn’t they tell? Had he ever behaved this way before?She was playing all of them like a pack of cards!All heads turned to the dark haired man. His fists clenched violently on the table.Inside, Thane burned with fury.He wanted to scream no! To tell them Alexa was twisting everything. But she had him trapped.
“Ethan held her hands, then engulfed her in a warm hug. No anger. No blame. He just held her.Awwwwwn. I wish for a life as theirs. I couldn't hold back a giggle.‘“Let’s figure this out together.’ He whispered. She slowly broke free from his embrace and stared up at his face. Her eyes locked in his as if she was looking for answers there. ‘I don’t care how long it takes. Just don’t run away from me again.’ he said, his voice warm and soothing. He wrapped his arms around her and engulfed her in his arms again.”I blinked repeatedly, trying to keep my tears at bay and emotions in check.“From that day,” Della said softly, “They started again. And soon not as mates. Not only as Luna and Alpha. But as two people… who chose to try. And love bloomed the way... it always does—in quiet moments, in laughter, in the way they protected each other when no one else would.” She smiled at the memory.She allowed silence to sit with us for a while, then added, “They were far from perfect, but they w
I wanted to scream the words in his face, wondering if that would make a difference.But I didn't!I bit my lower lip, trying to hold in the guilt that was creeping into my chest.“I trust you, Mira,” he continued. “Not just as a guardian of the seal but as… someone I thought I could be real with. But every time I see you with him, it’s like he's slowly taking my place and I don’t matter to you anymore.” His words pierced my heart like a sword, sharp and deep, tears pricked the corners of my eyes. “Luca, that’s not true. You mean something to me. I just… I’m confused. There’s so much happening, and—”“No.” He started walking backwards, hands raised slightly like he couldn’t take any more of my words. “I don’t want to be an option, Mira. I won’t stand in the shadows while you run back and forth between us.”A heavy pause settled.He turned his gaze toward the woods. “If you’re going to keep seeing him… then don’t come to me anymore.”My heart stilled.“Luca—”“I mean it,” he said, voi