As the night drew on and the festivities were in full swing, a sense of unease loomed in the air. What was supposed to be a joyous occasion was suddenly thrown into turmoil. With a sense of foreboding, I was summoned, along with Mark, by the pack's leader, Alpha Matthew. Our task was clear, to confront the troublesome Randy and extract information about the recent attack on our warriors. The situation was far from ideal, but we were determined to uncover the truth and protect our pack."You seem quite confident, Randy," I said, a smirk playing on my lips. "But let me remind you, you have no right to make such a threat. As descendants of the original Alpha Bonaparte, we will not be buried alive."Randy sneered in response, "Is that so? I have no idea what you're talking about. Intruders must be punished according to the rules of the Highcrown Walkers.""Oh, I think you know exactly what we're referring to," Mark interjected, his eyes narrowing. "And we won't stand for it. Not now, not
I’m stunned when Mark replies to me in that way.“Let’s go, we should meet up with dad right away”I followed him up to the parking lot and I got the car seat.“I don’t think this task has been resolved,” I mumbled out.“Indeed. It’s a silly task, though. I don’t know what Alpha Matthew’s intention is to send us to confront him?” Mark wondered.“We put him on the alert spots, anyway.”“What is the reason?” He asked.“We overheat him with our sharp words,” I said in a goofy tone.
I jolted awake in a murky pond, my entire body aching and stiff. My vision was blurred, and my head was pounding, but I summoned all my strength to rise to my feet. The surroundings were pitch black, but I rummaged through my pockets and stumbled upon my lifesaver - my cell phone with a flash light. Lucky for me, I had placed it in a plastic bag, which saved it from being damaged by the water.As I switched on the light, I squinted at my phone, “It’s already 12 in the midnight ... but where the devil am I?”I clamped my mouth shut as I laid my eyes on the young girl, lying still, not far from me. Struggling to my feet, I stumbled over to check on her condition.“Oh dear, little one. Are you alright?” I said, trying to rouse her.But as I checked for a pulse, my heart sank. The young girl was gone. The realization washed over me with a mixture of emotions, leaving me sitting there, dazed, and confused.“No, no, it can&rsquo
Hayden continued wrapping my injured leg as we chatted. “So, what pack do you belong to?” she asked curiously.“I’m from Ethereal Hunters,” I replied.“Ethereal Hunters? Hmm, I don’t think you’re a true member of the pack. Your bone structure seems softer than theirs,” Hayden observed.I raised an eyebrow, intrigued by her sharp eye. “How do you know about my bone structure?”Hayden paused for a moment, “Two years ago, I helped a man from Ethereal Hunters who had an accident nearby. I assisted in removing a large oak branch from his pelvic bone. It was tough to extract even with Daniel’s help.”“Maybe it was just a clumsy job? The pelvic bone is a delicate area, after all,” I suggested.Hayden looked at me skeptically, “My instincts tell me that you’re a new member of Ethereal Hunters. Either way, I sense that you’re a Beta who’s always getting hurt.”Just then, Daniel entered the room with a green liquid and a bowl of white paste. “I brought you a healing potion. It’ll help dry up yo
As the door to the bunker closed shut, the panic within me only grew stronger. My body trembled, both from fear and the pain shooting up my leg, the blood trickling down once more.Hayden frantically tore at her sweater, wrapping it tightly around my wound. Daniel stood guard at the door, a look of fierce determination etched across his face."What's happening out there?" I asked, my voice trembling."Shh," Hayden shushed me, her eyes filled with a sense of urgency. "We'll explain everything once you're feeling better. Just rest now, Lauryn."I reluctantly accepted the anti-pain medication she offered, still unsure of what exactly was going on.Hayden let out a deep sigh, her eyes meeting mine. "We're avoiding a monster, Lauryn. One that hasn't shown its face in a long time. We're not entirely sure what triggered its sudden appearance, but we suspect it may have caught a whiff of your scent after you spent the day lost in the woods."Daniel nodded in agreement. "We need to be careful.
As I gazed upon the peculiar fruit presented before me, Troy, the gentleman responsible for its arrival, settled beside me. I couldn’t help but question the nature of the fruit before me. “What sort of fruit is this?” I inquired skeptically.“Have you never seen it before?” Troy queried.“Of course not. It looks like a mango, but there can’t possibly be a mango tree by the river,” I retorted.With a heavy sigh, Troy proceeded to open the fruit and offer me a slice. “You know, this fruit is rather delicious, but it has a tendency to spoil quite easily.”“It looks like a melon. Pass it over here,” I demanded, seizing a slice for myself.“Damn, you’re so aggravating,” Troy groaned. Despite his protestations, I could see a hint of amusement in his eyes.With trepidation, I took a bite and found myself frowning at the strange sensation in my mouth. “This is peculiar,” I remarked, setting the fruit down.“You won’t be able to survive on Jake’s fishing alone. The day is growing dark,” Troy m
My mom hugged me tight, repeatedly calling me “pumpkin,” and planted a loving kiss on the top of my head. My dad stared at me intently, scanning my bruised and battered body. “The Moon Goddess is still on our side, Nicole. Our daughter has been saved once again,” he said with relief.Mom held my hand. “Can you tell us what really happened, pumpkin? How did you fall into that ravine?”“I was just trying to help a little girl who was about to fall. Someone pushed me,” I answered.“Do you know who it was?” Dad asked sharply.“No, I don’t. And because of that, the poor little girl had to fall and lose her life,” I held back my tears.“Oh, pumpkin. You are such a gentle-hearted girl, even though you can be stubborn sometimes,” Mom stroked my hair.Mark walked into my room, dressed in fresh clothes after his awkward shifting. “I heard from Jamien that you went with your groupmate to pee before you disappeared,” he said.“Yes, I did accompany Mitchell. I don’t think he’s the one who pushed
Julie mumbled something about how we weren’t on the same team during the test, but I didn’t care. Soon, Mom and Jamien walked in with awkward expressions.“Is everything okay?” Mom asked, looking concerned.“Of course not,” I flopped onto the bed.“It seems Lauryn isn’t comfortable with my visit. I’ll leave then,” Julie said, attempting to walk out but was stopped by Mom.She acted like a perfect little angel, but I knew she had ulterior motives.“I’m sorry, Mrs. Anderson. I shouldn’t have come to see Lauryn after our misunderstanding. I should have known she still thinks of me as a criminal,” Julie lied.I rolled my eyes in disgust while Jamien noticed but didn’t say anything, handing me a cup of hot chocolate instead.“At least try the snack I made, Julie Duke,” Mom persuaded her.Julie smiled