LOGINAdona's POV: Present day... Underneath the light of the full moon, I stood beside the large fire pit that sat a few yards beyond my home. The woods fought to hide me away from the moon, but its light broke through to witness my power. The fire burned under my large cauldron. The wind howled, the breeze blowing through the fabric of my long dress, as my hair danced around me. I lifted my eyes to the sky, taking a deep breath in, and sighing out. "It's been a long time coming. I just know our ancestors are ready for our victory." I picked a few herbs from my pocket, dropping them into the boiling water. A midnight blue color slowly appeared, as I took the large stained stick and stirred. The heat of the water kept raising. I plucked three small vials from a sachel that hung from my hip and placed them into the pot. The words that called forth the powers that flowed through me, came rushing forward. My words came out as a whisper. As I continued the chant, the wind picked up all arou
Since the night I attacked Avadale to save Nic from a force bonding and marriage, we never saw her again. I was grateful for that. It took me a bit to come down from my rage, and when I finally did, I was glad I healed her before we left. I felt bad with how things ended between us, but she choose this. I've prayed that she would find peace, just far from us. I had to heal Nicholas that night, as well. She fed him so much of that potion, and the way it was crafted, it purposely dulled his senses and caused confusion. If it had been anyone else, they would've completely forgotten who they were. Knowing what I knew then, he survived because he was a powerful being, and she fed him so much of it because her magic was weaker than his.It's been a little over 4 years now. Nicholas and I tied the knot. My "pack" or how I choose to classify them, my family, accepted Nicholas and Nicoli into the fold. Nicoli still lives amongst the warlocks of his and his brother's coven. I ended up meeting s
I took the time to decorate my home as the newly wed I was meant to be. I began caring for my plants again, after I casted a spell to rejuvenate them. I wanted our first night to be at the place where we first met. It took alot of time and effort to prepare, but it was all worth it. While he was out cold, I fed him a sleep potion to keep him asleep. I knew that if he ever wake, he'd be able to stop me. I couldn't have that.. The night sky shone with the light of the stars. The field was lush with green grass, as I laid him on a bed of hay covered with a thin white sheet. Around him, I laid flower petals of white, red and various colors. He looked so at peace as he slept. I hung lanterns around the trees that surrounded us, and a beautiful soft glow fell over us. The breeze was gentle, very inviting. From where he laid, I created an aisle of rose petals that led to the two largest trees within our homey circle, and build an arch of vines for us to stand underneath as we took our vows u
Nicholas asked me for my hand.I said yes.That night, he kissed my tears away, and laid with me. I was overjoyed to be with him, but my heart broke at the same time for my friend. I knew there was no going back after this. There would be no changing or going back. As much as I wanted to make things right, even though none of it was my fault, I couldn't fix my lips to say no. I couldn't tell him goodbye... so I said yes. The next morning, I woke up, alone. I knew Nicholas well enough to know that he probably went to say something to Avadale, considering I was going to end things between us because of her. All day I was anxious. I figured he'd return once it was all said and done. As the light of day turned to the dark of night, my anxiousness turned to worry. Where was he?He wouldn't have asked for my hand if he didn't mean it. So I waited.One day turned to two, then three. I tried to give reason for his absence. Deep inside, a small part of me thought maybe he did, in fact, chang
Nicholas was away for a while. I didn't know for why, exactly, but I could almost bet it was because he hadn't gone through with the arranged marriage with him and Avadale. He probably had some smoothing over with his family. When we finally came together again, I needed some answers. He found me, deep in the woods behind my home. I sat around a fire pit, trying to hide from the breezy night. I didn't know why, but I could always tell it was him whenever he was near. "Cimone, what's wrong?" My eyes were on the flames, but I saw nothing. I was completely zoned out. The heat of the fire warmed the skin of my face, but did nothing to warm the cooling around my heart. "Why didn't you tell me?" I asked. "Tell you what?" I felt my insides flinch. "Do not play dumb with me, Nicholas. Why?" He said nothing for a while. "Because I never wanted to be with her. I've known her most of my life. She was a sweet girl. Always has been, but I never wanted her in that way." He said. He took
I thought my friend betrayed me.I was wrong.She did not know.I stepped closer to Cimone. Her darkskin began to match her green eyes. She looked sick. She became unsteady on her feet, swaying. I grabbed her forearm to balance her. Cimone stared off into nothing. I studied her face.She truly knew nothing.Her eyes finally crept back to mine."I-I-I... he-he... Nicholas? My Nicholas was yours?"She stammered out. I nodded my head."Yes, he was mine."She swayed more with my words. I escorted her over to a chair in the corner of the room. We sat. Neither of us said a word."I am so sorry, Avadale. Had I... I would have never..."Cimone began to say. She squeezed her eyes shut tightly, trying to process what was happening. I clasped a hand around hers."It is alright, now, Ci. Now that I know you didn't know, all is forgiven."Her eyes widened in suprise. She squeezed my hand."Do you mean it? Honestly?"Her eyes gleamed with hope at reconciliation, and I was happy to oblige. I smiled.
Somewhere deep in the woods...I stood, standing at the mouth of a cave. On the outside, it looks just as I described. A cave. But once you walk further in, at a certain point, you pass by an invisible barrier that transports you to my little home away from home. It's also the place where I house m
Flashback: At The Lounge...I smiled the moment I finally made it face to face with Sebastian. I saw two other new comers at the table and assumed they were with him."Nice to see you again, Sebastian."He said nothing at first. All he did was stare. I tilted my head, confused as to why he said not
It was the middle of summer and the weekend. I usually train with weapons on the weekends with Psy and Henry, but we apparently have a special guest, so all my babies are needed. I didn't know what to do with myself, honestly. In the early morning, it's weapons training, then I'd dilly-dally all da
For the last few years, ever since meeting our special granddaughter, Tony and I have consistently traveled to and from my home pack. Though we are not technically royalty, many treat us as such. I come from a pack deep in the woods. It's surrounded by trees on all sides, except for the back. Our s







