Blood Awakening Chapter 6: Gotcha!
Lily had left most of the chamber's cleaning to the omegas. Apparently, she won't waste time to do such given the fact that Lachlan's seemed to doubt their presence.“I need to find Amari,” uttered Lily to herself.Among few people who know about the ability of Maridelle's blood, it is Amari she can connect faster.After she exited the chamber, few minutes of strolling, her feet found Maridelle in an anxious state walking on a secluded hallway.“Hey, what happened? You're trembling.” Lily caresses Maridelle's face wrapped in sweats.“Did the twins harmed you?” She knows the twins do not like their presence and if they want to have some fun, they would undoubtedly choose someone easy to pick.“No...No. I bumped with Lachlan earlier in the hallway...” Maridelle said worriedly.Lily's palms journeyed her own face. She is also feeling the anxiousness just by Lachlan's name getting mentioned. She might have mistakenly believed Lachlan took her reasons. How foolish she was! And now that he wanted to delve further, he might have gone to question Maridelle.“Did you say something doubtful?”“No. His hand got some wounds. I volunteered to dress it properly but his blood...I wanted to taste it. Aunt Lily, I am a nurse! That's my job. I cannot almost do it right when my hands are on his.” Maridelle's eyes are filled with tears.Lily pitied her. All the running and hiding still delivered Maridelle to her inevitable fate—the fate Lily and Maridelle's parents is trying to avoid.“I took the risk of bringing you here. I should have stashed you somewhere safe and return when I'm done with what I needed here.” She forced a smile on her lips. “I'm sorry Maridelle. You suffered because I failed in protecting you. Just for one night and it caused a lot of trouble.”Suddenly Maridelle remembered something. “That one night. When you said I came home late and collapsed in front of you. I can't still remember things from that time.”“You didn't come home. I'm sorry I lied.” Lily knew Maridelle got curious. But before she tells her what happened, Lily made sure no one else is in the vicinity. “I was afraid you would find a difficult time going home because of the heavy downpour so I decided to fetch you, but I found you unconscious on the street, lying and soaked in the rain. Then, I brought you home. The next morning you were complaining about that headache. And you know the rest of the story,” Lily explained almost in a whisper.Seeing Maridelle's countenance, she know Maridelle wanted to hear more.“There was someone who was there before me. I don't know who it was but one thing for sure that person started awakening your blood.”“Why did it happen now? Why not years ago? How?” Maridelle has been perplexed by the circumstances and now that Lily is speaking about it, she decided to ask everything, to quench her confusions. Maybe it is the perfect time to untangle the knots.“The tincture you used to drink when you were still young is mixed with a potion to stop your blood from turning you into who you are; the headaches are just side effects.” Guilt inhabited Lily's voice. She has witnessed how Maridelle endured the agony. “I'm still finding out the rest of the story.“What?! You know how afraid I was. I suffered a lot because of it! Why do you have to make me suffer?!” she chided.“I know. I'm so sorry, Mari. But everything is for you.”Tears are cascading on Maridelle's cheeks. Unbelievable how sometimes protecting would resort to a greater detriment of the one you are trying to guard.“Hey, pack your things. We'll be leaving here immediately. I just have to check few things and were out,” Lily assured her.She was left alone on the hallway, sobbing. The influx of information seemed to drag her to the deepest of the trenches, suffocating her without any intention to let her breathe for a while.Lily, no matter how hard it is for her to console Maridelle knowing it was her failure that brought her misery, is eaten by the urge to remain strong. All she have is her. Lily knew there will be more to deal when Maridelle's ability is revealed.Lily perambulates towards Amari's private room.“Come in, ” she heard after knocking on the door.“Lily, what brought you here?” Amari is busy mixing liquids.“Is what you're doing...is that what I had asked you?”“Definitely....but still unfortunate. I am not able to stop Maridelle's blood from doing miracles.” Amari put the Erlenmeyer flask down.“See this? This flower was originally white but when I put an amount of Mari's blood, it turned golden yellow. Decades passed and I still disappoint you, Lily.” Amari's feeling dejected.“But I need that now. Earlier this morning, Lachlan called me to his chamber and questioned me. I guess he knows something or he is doubting us. We need to get out of here as soon as possible. I cannot do that without getting something from you.”“But the dilemma is just too big for me to handle!” Amari shouted out of frustration. It was her who provided the tincture Maridelle used to drink; however, all it does is to stop her from turning into vampire or shifting into a wolf. Nevertheless, it still disappoints her to find her skills is not able to terminate the ability of Maridelle's blood.“I'm sorry, Amari. I'm just so worried. I think someone consumed her blood that night. Perhaps a vampire. I saw holes on her neck. I'm afraid of the possibilities... it's a very big trouble.”“Hey, Lily. We can solve this,” with a faint smile of assurance Amari said. “Fuck! Everything's messed-up if that's true. Did Maridelle knew about her blood?” Amari cannot contain her emotions towards the truth.“No. The secret still remained to the few people who knew about it. However, Maridelle is close in knowing the truth.” She sighed. “What she knows is still limited to knowing she's biracial. I need to go.”Lily hastily exited Amari's private room. She has decided. With or without a solution from Amari, she will escape with Maridelle. Though it will be safer to gain something that hides Maridelle's blood ability and it would certainly keep them from catching attention. She saw the broken glass at Lachlan's chamber. She was then asked questions. It must have been connected to them. The worst thing to broad is Lachlan is part of the alliance hunting Maridelle. They are in great danger. If it was not the need to meet Amari, they would not be here.She went to see Maridelle on their room. Her command earlier was clear: pack your things. Maridelle is docile so probably she is doing what she was told.“Beta Mellow, do you need something?” she asked noticing Mellow hovering on their room's door.Mellow's back is leaning against the door of their room, hands on his pocket, legs crossed. Lily's feeling weird with it.“Kinda.” He paused. “You seemed like you're in a hurry. Everything's alright, Lily?”“Yes, I was just trying to find Maridelle. The twins are not liking her. I'm afraid they'll meet somewhere here and start to fight,” she excused.“Oh, Maridelle. Your beautiful niece. She's not here.” Mellow smirked with arms crossed.Lily doesn't feel the vibe of the conversation. “Perhaps, you've seen Mari?”“Yes, I do. I know where she is.”“Where?” Lily is feeling nervous. Mellow speaks as if something is going bad. The tone of his voice does not conceal such omen.“With Alpha Lachlan.”Lily's heart beats like a drum roll just like that. Crap!Blood Awakening Chapter 7: XMaridelle stayed inside his chamber for few hours, sitting on a couch. She in front of him like a student in front of principal. There was no conversation between them. She desired to initiate a discourse to break the ice, however, her fright of blurting informations ceased her. So instead of talking, she focused her eyes on the details of his chamber. It is huge with a king size bed near the window on the east side. Over it is a canopy of white thin fabric. Paintings she considered of thousands ages hung on the wall. There is a grand chandelier right in the center of the ceiling. On the left corner situated a table, his working table. There are fine furniture with materials she thought expensive. There is also a balcony where the fresh air freely enters the room. There was nothing much to note. It is simple but huge and elegant.“Are you done?” Lachlan finally talked. “Done what?”Lachlan stared at her. “I am asking if you are done watching what's in my
Blood Awakening Chapter 8: Against The Alpha's Wolf“Is X okay?” Mellow got confused about X's behavior. Usually the wolf won't come out without a summon from Lachlan. But what he had witnessed, X has become aggressive to shift.“Yes, I got him controlled. He just needed a run,” Lachlan thriftily answered. But in the back of his mind, he knows it was not a simple rebellion to force him to give X a run in the woods. He was not supposed to shift in front of Maridelle. He has to find it out. However, he have bigger priority.“And them?” He is referring to Maridelle and Lily.“Detained in the dungeon. Alpha, I admit I cannot believe it. A murderer was not in her appearance.” Mellow shook his head. “And Lily was one of our council, do you think they're not here to hide? She's smart and she knows for sure that the Caruso pack isn't safe given their situation.”“I was thinking of that too. There are many loopholes in the story. The details are not sufficient. This is very frustrating.”Lachl
Blood Awakening Chapter 9: Save Her AlphaIf only it is visible, Lachlan's nose would be seen puffing of smoke. “And you expect me to believe that?!” Lachlan punched and kicked the brick wall repeatedly.There was not even a minute wasted for them to act after a single unnamed enemy had penetrated their territory. It's quite impossible to learn that had happened. They never put their securities down; to think a valuable prisoner was taken out of their range is another thing to get angry. However, hours of questioning Lily yield nothing. “I told you the truth! I don't know who it was,” Lily faintly said. She barely had her strength back from the torture she received from the twins. “Save her, Aplha. I beg you.”Lachlan wanted to disagree and cast every anger he had on his body to Lily. No one needs saving. Maridelle as presented with every facts they had on hand, doesn't need saving. She started the chaos; had a rebellion fueled because of the brutality she did to the three innocent
Blood Awakening Chapter 10: The Hell Maridelle woke up with her hands immediately massaging on her temple. It's throbbing like hell. Her vision is a bit blurry.“Shit!”“Oh, hey there, princess.”“Who are you?! Why I am here? Are you with the alliance?”She focused her vision to the person sitting with legs crossed before her. The moment her eyes adjusted to the place, her eyes grow wide in surprise.He rose from his seat located in front of the bed she is sitting.“Oh, the alliance made to catch you. How brilliant that is. Actually, that is an achievement. For a long time, the stupid government did not do such act to address a vampire killing.” He took steps and raised her chin to level his eyes. He stared at her orbs trying to figure out if the possibilities he thought were at high chance.“You must be too special to do that,” he murmured.Maridelle cannot believe the sight. But she has to confirm it. His eyes. It is only his eyes that looked familiar. His voice, she remember it c
Blood Awakening Chapter 11: In the Arms of the Alpha They had a stop at a forest clearing surrounded by large trees and thick shrubs. Definitely, their location is suitable to have a safe place to spend the night. A fortnight had passed since Lachlan took a dozen wolf guard and his Beta to search for Maridelle. Unfortunately, there was nothing fruitful.“Alpha...”“What is it, Beta Mellow?”“I'm afraid we have completely lost her.”“We will not stop searching till we found her. We will do whatever it takes.” He sighed. “She could be my mate.”Beta Mellow got silenced.“I'll take X in a run. Tell the wolves to secure the place and then they can have their rest. You should rest as well, Beta Mellow. It has been a tiring day.”After the command, Lachlan shifted. On his four feet, running is a relaxation. The wind combs his brown furs as it gracefully dances with its beats. It tickles but refreshing. His paws pounded on the forest floor and the fallen twigs snapped. He sprinted for seve
Blood Awakening Chapter 12: In the Woods With YouConfusion is showed on her face. His back is facing her with hands ready.“What are you doing?”“I'm giving you a piggy back ride, obviously,” he said without turning his face to her.The other wolves had travelled on their wolf form. By now, they had already arrived at the pack house. But Lachlan stayed close to his mate.“No need. I'm fine.”“Let me remind you that it was just four days since I rescued you. You are not well.”“Well, thank you, Alpha, but... I'm fine.”“You are slowing us. We could have reached the pack house sooner if only you agreed to take a ride on any on our wolf form or on my wolf.”She bit her lower lip. He is right. She has slowed them and what he said pierces her conscience. But he is the Alpha and she will feel embarrassed to ride on his wolf.“F-fine,” she muttered.“Hey, louder. I cannot hear you.”“I said fine. I'll accept your piggyback ride offer, just this time.”Lachlan smirked. “Then go ride on my ba
Blood Awakening Chapter 13: Safe in His ArmsMaridelle followed Lachlan. He is following a steep trail.“Where are the others?”Last night they camped in the woods. The next morning she found herself nuzzled on his muscular chest; it was embarrassing, but as she roamed her eyes, no one else is there. Now, it is her and Lachlan alone in the woods walking towards a place she certainly do not know where.“I told beta Mellow they can go ahead of us. They left last night.”Lachlan simply answered her while pushing aside the branches on their way.“Is that what you told Beta Mellow yesterday?”“Yes, Beta Mellow have left a lot of work. He needs to be there fast,” he answered thriftily. He know she has a lot of questions on her mind. He can give a definite answer all at once, but talking to her became his new favorite. Let her ask.“And I want to spend time with you,” he face
Blood Awakening Chapter 14: Sweet spotMorning came in just a snap of fingers. Maridelle woke up with a pair of warm arms around her waist. She checked who it was just to find Lachlan cuddling her. Immediately, she checked if he got some clothes on. Maridelle cannot bear the thought of him sleeping beside her naked. For a moment, hot blood pooled on her cheeks.Slowly, with courage, she took peek under the blanket. It's a relief to see that he is wearing clothes. The landlady must have left it outside their room for him.She stared at him trying to familiarize every inch of his face; how he looks like when he is indulging himself in slumber; how peaceful and stress-free he is while sleeping. The back of her hand traces his face.She smiled. So, that is how it feels waking up right next with someone you could love, hugging you lovingly. A moment later, Lachlan slowly moves. She abruptly closed her eyes trying to pretend asleep. However, the image of his ha