LOGINLila's POV The shaman looked like he was in trance.“We need the blood of one of your lovers. The moon goddess requires his blood to break the curse. Your lover being bonded to you, helps like a catalyst.”My breath hitched for a moment and I thought I'd die from suffocation. For a moment, I thought I didn’t hear him properly.“My… lover’s blood?” I repeated slowly, my voice almost a whisper. “What is that supposed to mean? I do not have a lover. What games are the moon goddess playing?”The shaman did not move. His eyes were still shut, His body so still. He looked like he was physically present but was somewhere else. Somewhere far away.“Yes,” he said again after what felt like a minute or two. His voice was deeper now, almost like he was being influenced by a spirit that wasn't his.. “The bond you share makes the ritual stronger. Without it, the process may fail. We need your lover to contribute a few droplets of his blood. That way reduces the chances of you dying in the process
Lila's POV “You all are right on time.” The shaman said, a White chalk on his hand while drawing a huge circle on the grown.“You all are right on time,” the shaman said, white chalk in his hand while drawing a huge circle on the ground.Both alphas, stood on both sides towering beside me and make you me look like I was a little girl.“2 minutes before it's strikes midnight. We made It here on time indeed.” Marcus said before sparing me the tiniest glance.“It's actually refreshing to see that you kept to tinet, veciirs very crucial and necessary for the ritual to begin at. 12:00 sharp “ He reached a full circle, and proceeded to draw a pentagon in side the circle. He stuffed his hand into his bag and brought out a handful of Ash and sprinkle the everywhere.I stepped forward slowly, my eyes fixed on the markings he was making. Now he was beginning to make tiny markings that looked like ancient languages we couldn't understand. I knew that though markings were not ordinary and so
Lila's POV I lay on the bed, my chin rested on my palms for support as I stared at the clock. Lunch and dinner time had passed and it was ten minutes away from striking midnight. Anxiety filled my lungs. Fear etched on my bones. The thought of not being able to get rid of the curse of losing my life in the process scared me.11:41 PM. Nine more minutes. I knew I had to get dressed, instruct Rowan to fetch the twin alphas while Claire stayed back in the palace.I exhaled slowly and sat up.I had never felt so alone like imfekt right now. My room was eerily quiet as I pondered on how this would play out. The guards outside my door were so quiet than they usually were on Normal nights. This night was not normal and I had a feeling something might go wrong.I stood up from the bed and walked slowly toward the mirror. My reflection looked back at me. I straightened my slouched shoulders, my tired eyes starimg back at me. My jaw was tensed. Every detail in my face felt foreign almost like
Lila's POV I pushed the door open at once. “Here's a room. You both will be staying her for the meantime. When the time for the ritual arrives, I'll send Rowan to get you.”Daniel lips twitched at the sound of Rowan's name.“You trust him too much don't you?”“It's none of your business, Daniel and just because I let you stay in my palace, dosen't automatically give you the right to question me.” I motioned at the room. Marcus stepped in, his eyes taking in the decent room.“We'll manage. It's not like we have other choice.”I folded my arms across my chest, leaning slightly against the door.“Good for you. You have to improvise…” I said. “Because this is all you’re getting. this is the best room I have in the palace and you should be grateful that I'm willing to let you dwell in it till midnight.”Daniel let out a low chuckle, but there was no humor in it.“We do appreciate the kindness you have shown us and we are grateful.”he uttered but I couldn't decide if he was being genuine
Lila's POV I wasn't expecting a shaman to walk in, with his gaze fixed on him, his confidence unmatched. He looked like he was in his mid sixties or early seventies, his slouched back an evidence of his old agebut he walked with so much agility like he was in his mid thirties. The air around him felt different the moment he entered the hall.Behind me, Marcus and Daniel nodded in approval and this made my stomach tighten because I knew they called him but this was so annoying because they were underestimating my control and power over my territory.“What in the name of the nine heavens is he doing here?”I turned around facing the twin alphas to stop. “So this is him. The shaman you both talked about.” I muttered under my breath, my eyes narrowing.Now, the guards were more petrified than they were earlier seeing how I was slowly losing my anger. Rowan was tense beside me, his hand hovering near his weapon. He knew he had lost my trust in him the moment he went behind my back and l
Lila's POV"Didn't I tell you not to let them back into my pack!?" I ranted, my anger channeled to Rowan who had his head slightly bowed in respect. “Didn’t I tell you not to let them back into my pack!?” I ranted, my anger channeled to Rowan who had his head slightly bowed in respect.Daniel and Marcus stood unfazed by the loudness of my voice. They didn’t even flinch, which only made my anger burn hotter and the way Marcus casually dismissed my anger like it was nothing pissed me off.I turned sharply toward him.“Oh, I will,” I snapped. “and you don't tell me how I get to talk to my subjects because I give an instruction and he flaunted my orders”Marcus looked at me and nodded understanding that I wasn't joking when I made the statement I made. The hallway was silent again and the guards on duty shifted uncomfortably clearly on whether to step in or stay still. I could see the fear in their eyes. It wasn't my intention to make them afraid but my anger couldn't be contained anymor
Marcus's POV We pushed open the door to Lila's room. She lay on the bed, her eyes wide open this time as she had her gaze fixed on us like she didn't know who we were or where she was.She looked so confused and her breathing was uneven. It was a slow and careful breathing like every breath she to
Daniel's POV “None of us touched her. This is a conspiracy between you all. Late at night Marcus and I were in our room. We didn't touch her after that first night.” I said, my fiery gaze swept across the room.The elders exchanged knowing looks as silence more loud than the words. They knew a lo
Daniel's POV “Why is she acting like this is her first time being grounded? I wanted to make it a three day confinement, you know?” Marcus slammed his palm on his thigh, a sinister smile appearing on his lips.“I knew that wouldn't be necessary. She doesn't have the balls to disobey our order let
Lila's POV I was stunned my butt aching on the seat beneath me.Grounded? I was sure I didn't hear correctly. My keys dance between the twin Alphas, curiosity printed out on my face. “Grounded?” I asked no one in particular as I stayed vaguely into space."Didn't you hear what he said?” Marcus







