>>Maya“Welcome back” Quincy greeted me when I got home, “I see you’re devastated.”“You can tell. Wow.” I threw some sarcasm his way. I really wasn’t in the mood for anything. New revelations were coming my way and none of them were good. I was mentally exhausted.“Heard about your boyfriend getting shot.” I was walking to the lounge and stopped at his words.“You do?” I looked back at him“Well, everyone knows about what happened. It’s all over the news.” Ah… Makes sense. It happened in a public place and to a prominent person too. It was bound to make it to the news.I walked to the lounge and collapsed on the couch with my face buried in the cushions.Everything was killing me at the moment. I was so annoyed, mad, hurt, worried, scared and so many emotions were mixed in I didn’t even know which one to focus on.A few moments later I felt a hand on my head. It was small so I could tell it was Nena’s.“Ma, everything will be alright.” She caressed my hair while I laid there lifeless
>>Maya“I see.” Ruda smiled at me after I told him Yohan could be healed and the whole story behind it. But I could tell that there was pain behind his smile. “That’s good.” He said while I held his hands, “That’s really good. He didn’t deserve this.” He looked at me, “You should take him as soon as possible.” His voice was low as he spoke.“You won’t come?” I asked him and he shook his head.“I need some time…” He slipped his hands away from mine, “I need to do a lot of thinking…” He looked away.“Ruda…” I placed my hand on his shoulder, “I understand, it must’ve been hard.”“...” He didn’t answer. He seemed to be lost in his thoughts. After learning some new things from that blonde man he’s been at a loss. More so because we don’t even know if he spoke the truth or was just trying to mess with us, although much of it was very convincing.Not knowing where to stand is very hard, having your trust betrayed is even harder.After talking to that man Ruda became quiet.I know he needs h
>>QuincyThe night was dark, thunder and lightning were at full force and I knew it would be a gamble to fly in this sort of weather but I had to risk it. This may be dangerous but it was also the perfect scenario for a kidnapping and besides I no longer had any time left to waste. All of it, I sighed, all of it was coming to an end.Maya and Nena followed me out to the roof where I got a better assessment of the weather. The wind was strong and it could rain at any moment.“Maya.” I turned around, “Wait for me in the forest. I’ll come straight there. Ask the Daryad to open the portal for passage.”“Will it listen to me? I’m a human.” She was worried but I had no doubt about it.“Yes.” I turned my face up front as I took out my wings. The black feathers flapped open as I took my stance while some escaped the wings and flew around with the wind, “You’re no longer an ordinary human, you're the mate to the next king of the enchanted forest. If the Daryad doesn’t listen to you, who else
>>MayaQuincy went back to the human world after a few hours since Nena was there alone. I made sure she went to sleep before coming here but since it was going to be morning soon Quincy decided to leave. I’m actually really thankful to him, he takes really good care of Nena.I was afraid of him for most of my life but now that I know why, I have come to accept him. I was probably scared because I couldn't understand him, but how could have I understood him when I didn’t even know who he was. Moreover he asked for strange things that I only understood after I found out that he was a vampire.But Nena had known all along, I guess that’s why she’s so attached to him.I wondered if the hospital staff was panicking by now? Quincy did say we’re safe as long as Adam and Alina don’t come to visit or as long as no other staff enters the room but how long will that be?I sat on the grass with my knees next to my chest and stared at the nymphs doing their work.The Makoi fishes swam in the wate
>>Esra {28 years ago}Soft winds, calm beings and the beauty of nature was all I had ever known.It was my everything.It was all I ever needed. Overseeing and interfering only when needed was my job ever since I became the Queen ages ago.I had seen life being made, grow and pass on. I had seen all kinds of mystical beings and I knew them all well. All except werewolves.Since wolves did not dwell in the magic realm.Unlike the rest of us who needed magic to survive and came over to this side the werewolves had no such need. Their human appearance was a part of them and they chose to stay among humans since they aged similarly as well.In my whole life I never got to see a wolf since the beings who lived in this world did not cross over to the human world and it was the same the other way around. Because it is this way, there is peace. The crossings rarely ever happened and were mostly when there was a need.I had traveled the world before my coronation as Queen and I even met the
>>Esra“I have to go back.” Adam said.“Why?” I couldn’t understand, “You almost died there.” I told him.“Yeah but that’s where I live.” He scratched his neck, “I know living in a weak pack is nothing to be proud of but my family is there and I’m supposed to be the next leader. I can’t just disappear.”Can’t just disappear? Like hell.“You would have been dead anyway if you didn’t reach the forest so just stay.”“I can’t.” He shook his head, “You don’t understand.” He was moving his hands around while talking, it seemed like he was restless, “If I disappear the whole pack is in danger.”“Why?”“Because I’m the only heir. My presence ensures that at the very least we have hope.”“But look at yourself!” I raised my voice slightly, “Look how many scars you have.”“Look.” He sighed, “I don’t need you to pity me. I’m very thankful to you for saving my life but I need to go back and show my pack I’m alive.”“Well go ahead.” I folded my arms. This idiot is too bent on leaving so I’m not goi
>>EsraI grew accustomed to Adam visiting the forest. Somehow, I don’t know how, but the Dryad didn’t mind letting him in.Maybe it was because he was a werewolf and was a mystical being too.I had also grown accustomed to healing his small injuries and calling a nymph over if he had any serious ones. A year passed like that and we had grown really close. We stayed up nights when he was over and just simply talking seemed special too. He was the only wolf in the whole magic realm and he was with me. The thought would often make me feel giddy.I introduced him to Arsay and her to Adam. Surprisingly they got along well too except the fact Arsay was spending most of her time out of the forest.Because she was reckless like this, I always had to stay in the forest. Perhaps this is why I was the true Queen and she only had a supporting role, If Arsay was chosen as the first Queen the forest would be in chaos.I snickered and looked out the window while I sat in my room. I was alone there
>>EsraIt must have been the alcohol that went straight to our heads and blinded our rational judgement. I couldn’t think of any other explanation for our actions.Adam slept for two days straight after that night. He wasn’t just drunk, he was mentally drained as well, maybe that’s why he slept so long. I could understand, whenever he goes back to his pack he has to deal with constant problems.I was in the room when he came to but as soon as he woke up and saw me the color left his skin and he went pale.He was beyond terrified and I had no idea why.“Adam?” I stepped closer to him but he backed away, “What’s wrong?” His actions were suspicious.“Esra…” His throat was dry so he gulped before speaking again, “You're pregnant.” He said and I was taken aback by his words.“I’m not.” I told him and he shook his head.“I can tell.” His gaze dropped, “A werewolf has the ability to tell that about the people who they are close with.” He gulped again, “I’m well familiar with your scent and