CHAPTER 4

Chapter Four: The rebirth Five Years later

Soft, golden light filled the room when I woke up. I felt strangely whole, and the opulent bed underneath me felt wonderful. As I tried to take in my new surroundings, I blinked. It dawned on me then that I had changed. I stood up and found my legs were perfectly working, and my once-disfigured face was now faultless.

Getting out of bed, I walked warily over to a full-length mirror. My dream Lyra, pure and lovely, was staring back at me. Feeling my silky skin and running my fingers over my silver-colored hair, I felt a mixture of confusion and bewilderment.

With minor slight changes, She was still the same Lyra.

"How did this happen?" Not believing even now, I asked.

I stood there for a long time after speaking the word.

"Did I just speak?" At last, I discovered my voice. "I recently completed it! I said something! I recently did. I leaped about the house and yelled with excitement.

I hastened back to the mirror, where I gazed in awe at the miracle that had happened to me.

"I should be able to talk, of course. I mean, I have working hands and eyes, and I can walk."

While I was thinking about this amazing change, the room's door cracked open a little and a man entered. A man I was all too familiar with, Lucius Adrian, the alpha of the Ember Moon Pack, a guy who had been my sworn adversary in my previous life.

My pulse raced, and for an instant, I wondered whether my torturers had pulled off some horrible prank on me. However, Lucius had a distinct expression in his eyes that mixed confusion and astonishment. He appeared to share my amazement.

"Lyra?" he said, seeming a little bit puzzled

I nodded slowly, not knowing how to express myself. I couldn't help but think back on our savage rivalry and how we had previously battled.

Lucius drew closer, his eyes softening as he studied me with a mix of worry and fascination.

"You're different," he said.

Finally, I discovered my voice.

"I can say the same for you. " I said, meeting his gaze.

There was no longer the animosity that characterized our past interactions. Rather, we had an underlying agreement that we had both undergone transformation.

He said, "Lyra, you're awake at last."

It was as though he had been itching to say it. He'd finally had the chance to say it, but it kept slipping his lips every time he wanted to.

"I can't believe you are finally awake, Lyra, after so long," he went on.

Lucius approached me as I turned away from the mirror. He came to a stop just in front of me and gripped both of my arms, holding them just loosely enough to avoid hurting me, while maintaining eye contact.

He looked into my eyes and called "Lyra," gently. "You, you..."

He stopped and kept gazing into my eyes. I swallowed forcefully after blinking twice. Too embarrassed to look him in the eyes, I turned my attention to the ground.

"How am I here?" I questioned him.

I continued to stare at the floor while gently using my legs to draw invisible designs there.

Lucius said, "I will tell you," and released his grip.

He was no longer peering into my eyes with the same expression; instead, a neutral expression took its place. Lucius guided me to the bed while holding my hand.

I took a seat next to him as he occupied the bed. I looked around the room where I had been put for a few seconds, and it was really lovely. I remembered my chamber in my pack, and my heart fell. Everything I had now been deprived of.

"Okay, I heard rumors before then about the plans to dethrone you on that fateful day, he started. " I have eyes and ears everywhere, you know. But because your spouse loved you so much to do that, I didn't think it was real."

The thought of my husband and love made me swallow hard. Even though I knew River could simply address him by name, he still went with calling him my husband. Though I wasn't sure why, I felt there had to be a purpose.

He corrected himself, "Your ex-husband, I meant," and went on. "You know, I never imagined that you two would ever reach that point. That day, I was in the park trying to cool off. further, than letting myself cool off and leaving the area, I had no further intentions. Even though I was surprised to see your car pull in, I decided to go so that I wouldn't run into you."

He took a moment to think. He appeared to be struggling to breathe. Then he went on.

"When I moved to sit and take in the sights, I didn't feel comfortable. I couldn't stop my thoughts from straying, so I went to investigate. As soon as I turned around and got up, I saw him shove me into the pool. It was too late by the time I arrived, but I promised to see you alive once more."

"So, what did you do to me?" I enquired.

Not much, just get you out of the water and make sure you're taken care of by the greatest witch doctors. But even so, as I pulled you from the water, you were already dead."

I exhaled.

"And," I enquired. I still wanted to know how my rebirth made me whole again.

Lucius told me how, years ago, he had found me on the verge of death and, feeling obligated to

save me, had taken me back to his pack. His comments struck a chord with me, and I was overwhelmed with appreciation for his gift of a second shot at life.

Before I took my last breath I could recall seeing him. I wanted to keep my questions to myself and concentrate on how I would exact vengeance on those who had killed me. I had a few questions, but I wanted to keep them to myself. I was determined not to overlook it.

I was curious to know about my rebirth in every detail. but Lucius always appeared to be vacillating when I pressed him on the subject, so I opted to overlook it. Lucius was surprised when I went in, so it was either he was hiding something from me or he didn't know either. I shook my head and decided that I would have the vengeance come first.

As we talked, I saw that I was gradually letting go of my past grievances. I saw that we may be comrades instead of foes in our new existence.

"Lyra," Lucius shouted as he clasped my hands.

"Yes?" I answered, meeting his gaze directly.

"What would you want to do now?" He enquired.

"I seek revenge!" I answered directly.

"Trust me you surely get your Revenge, Lyra, but first... we have to get your life outside being Lyra who returned for revenge," he said to me.

I didn't hesitate to raise the inquiry after wondering what he meant.

"I don't understand, What do you mean?" I inquired.

"You should no longer be Lyra. We need to give you a new name, background, and life, in addition to changing your name. Lyra, if you wish to surprise your enemies, you can't go around using your previous identity."

I was starting to acknowledge the wisdom in Lucius's statements. I knew the weaknesses in both my ex-best friend and my ex-husband. In my new universe, I will surely use that against them.

"So What new name and new life do you want to give me, Lucius?" I enquired. "I will go by whatever works for you."

"Lyra," he called. Regain your self-assurance and make your own decisions in life. I'm prepared to provide you with the type of life you believe would be ideal for you."

I should be the one to decide what I wanted, as Lucius correctly pointed out. I started to consider the best way I should be addressed. I wanted something that wouldn't raise suspicions and would also make getting my revenge easier for me without causing too much trouble, as I knew that anything I chose would have a significant impact on my vengeance.

"Take your time, Lyra," Lucius whispered, his voice full of understanding.

I gave a thoughtful nod while reflecting. Lucius waited anxiously for me to make up my mind so they could quickly give me a new life.

I let out a long sigh. I was resolved to take advantage of my rebirth to exact revenge on those who had harmed me. And I was more sure than ever that justice would be done with Lucius's backing. I was aware that the only reason I was granted another opportunity was to exact revenge for the horrible deaths of both my parents and myself at the hands of the spiteful Vivian and her now-husband.

I found the answer to Lucius's question as I considered my revenge.

With a firm and strong voice, I eventually stated, "I want to be known as Allegra." "Allegra Callista."

With a little smile spreading over his lips, Lucius nodded. "Allegra Callista it is, then."

From that point on, I started to change. Together, Lucius and I meticulously built a new identity for myself, replete with falsified paperwork and an intriguing past. I was Allegra Callista, an enigmatic new arrival with a secretive history.

I couldn't help but feel excited as I started my new life, but I also had a strong desire for vengeance. I was prepared for whatever obstacles were in my way because I had Lucius at my side and a renewed sense of purpose even though I knew the road ahead would be difficult.

I was

closing a chapter in my life as Lyra Avery and starting a new one as Allegra Callista.