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Layla couldn’t stop coughing blood. Her will was strong and yet her body needed recuperation. She’s almost at her limit, if not for Darius giving her a recovery potion, she must have already kicked the bucket. The thing was, even if she’s still alive, her body remained so weak after getting amputated. The scars that were left by whips and sticks weren’t fading at all, making Layla look nothing less than how she did when she was first sent as the ‘offering’ to the demon of the west.
As part of the plan, Layla had to wear the white satin dress she wore before. It was well crafted for someone who’s going to die, either by the severe injuries she contained or getting eaten. Knowing what could happen to her when Zev found her on the altar wearing the same dress which his previous preys wore, Layla couldn’t help but feel a little relieved that she could replace someone. She didn’t expect Zev to hold back h
The clouds slowly covered the sky earlier in the evening. No stars could be seen, leaving the deepening night into darkness. In a few hours, the glory of the full moon was expected. And for the meantime, evil was taking the chance to lurked in the widespread shadow. Darkness was evil’s best friend and chaos was always to be expected when these two meet.“Your Majesty,” Levius mumbled, greeting Zev who was silently sitting on the armchair inside his room. “Everyone is ready,” he informed, bending down to pay his respect.Zev didn’t say a word but lifted his hand and slightly waved it. He expected Levius to understand the gesture which the latter did.“I’m going to stay by your side tonight, Your Majesty,” Levius said, straightening his back. “If only my brother, Lucian is here… I’ll be more at ease to leave your safety in his hands.”“Pfft…” Zev laughed. “How long do you plan to act as if you care? Nobody is here to find out about your real identity… Ah, it’s
If there was one place which the moon seemed to favor the most, it would be no other than the Verte peninsula. The moonlight beamed on the spaces between the leaves and twigs of the lush trees in the forest, illuminating even the grounds underneath the shades. The warm and gentle light radiating from the moon in its fullest form penetrated all the lifeforms below, gracing their humble existence with its loving light.One of them was Zev Wesley, the only descendant of the Wesley family from the werewolf clan. As the strongest among other Weres, he was honored to enjoy a feast that everyone couldn’t afford. His beastly nature was never fulfilled and thus, having a feast once in every month, at the most special moment when the full moon rose above the skies. Zev would have to satisfy the demon within him by gobbling up anything offered to him in the alter. And just like the previous occasion, at midnight, Zev Wesley found a human offering on the altar.There shouldn’t be a
The howls of wolves, as well as the seemingly endless cries, could be heard from afar. It shouldn’t be too much to listen to except for Layla who could recognize each and everyone’s voices despite the distance. She shut her eyes tightly while shifting to her beast form, doing the same trick she tried before when her feet were cut off. With hopes that her legs could grow back, Layla endured the pain as her body changed its shape…turning her into a majestic creature under the faint moonlight.“You don’t have to force yourself to shift,” Zev said, looking at her with those lovely silver-gray eyes that kept glowing like rare gems in the night.Layla shook her head. She wanted to surpass her limit. And even though she was beaten into a pulp, after getting close to Zev, having to sniff his unique woody scent, and kissed him with deep affection, she felt like everything was possible. Layla knew her chances of surviving the pain at th
Zev’s heart seemed to jump out of his chest. He never thought he would feel so overwhelmed the way he did when Layla returned his feelings. The doubts in his mind were clearing away as his resolve to keep Layla by his side had gotten stronger. He wasn’t lying when he said he’d fight against anyone for Layla. And his desire to have her for himself was fired up after she told him she felt the same. Zev brushed off any thoughts unrelated to Layla and decided to focus on her alone at the moment.He held her hands and pinned them down over her head as he aimed for her lips. Zev started by kissing her gently as he slowly changed the pace every time Layla got used to his touch. They shared a deep, passionate kiss for minutes until they could barely breathe. He watched Layla gasped for air the second he let go of her lips and took the chance to continue kissing her right after she inhaled again.The sweetness on her lips was never-fading like there was a sugar factory be
The moonlight faded and was replaced by the bright sun rays radiating through the woods. Zev opened his eyes to the sound of the water rushing by the river and the pleasant breeze blowing the leaves and twigs in the vast forest. He put a hand over his eyes to protect them from the sun. It surprised him to find himself in a strange but somehow familiar place. It was not long ago since he drifted to sleep and waking up suddenly with the night sky gone after just a few minutes was already hard to believe. Zev looked around and saw no one beside him.‘Where’s Layla?’ He asked himself. If his memories served him right, Layla should be sleeping in his arms. After what they did, he was expecting her to sleep more. Confused and worried, Zev got up from lying down and looked for Layla. And just when he was about to take a step, he noticed he’s wearing clothes which he didn’t remember putting on before. The fabric reminded him of those that were used to make clothes when
Clouds gathered around the full moon, and thunders roared across the sky. The lightning kept striking the ground while the timbers in the forest burned. Fire scattered rapidly to every tree and wild grasses. Zev was standing still as he watched everything slowly turned into ashes, leaving his old self alone in deep sorrow and regret after realizing what he did.“Zev! ZEV!” It was the deity Layla’s voice, calling his old self in the midst of the burning woods. She was in tears when she stumbled on the dead bodies on the ground. Holding her chest in pain, she lifted her head to see Zev kneeling, his body covered in blood. “Zev!” Layla exclaimed and came rushing to the man who was in a daze.“What have you done?! You promised me!” Layla cried, hitting his chest with her delicate fists. She was trembling as she continued blaming him. “The forest is burning. Leave,” she told him and tried to drag him back to his feet. “Zev Wesley! Are you listening to me
“Layla…” Zev called out as he abruptly got up from lying down. He was running out of breath when he opened his eyes and realized it was still nighttime. “Was it a dream?” he asked and was relieved to see Layla sleeping soundly beside him.“I guess not,” he said, leaning down to kiss her. “It all happened in the past after all. Having reminded like that was indeed necessary,” Zev muttered and continued planting kissing on Layla’s cheeks. He stopped when he recalled something important. He fixed his position and Layla’s head that was falling off his arm.Zev was confused to find himself not wearing anything. He clearly remembered having some clothes on a while ago. If his memory served him right, it should the same set of clothes that were specially made for the reigning alpha of the pack that came from the Wesley family.‘Those clothes… I’m not wearing them anymore,’ Zev pondered for a while and clicked his tongue when he recalled wh
Layla’s eyes widened when she felt a piercing pain going through her chest. She subconsciously pushed Zev away and propped herself up. The flames surrounding them which weren’t there a few moments ago reminded her of a past she thought she’d long forgotten. She grabbed the satin cloth she put aside earlier and slid inside it. Layla tried to be calm despite the disturbing heat caused by the fire.“Zev, let’s get out of here,” she said and pulled the man up, dragging him with all her strength. “I don’t know what’s going on, but we need to leave,” Layla added in utter panic. Her eyes kept wandering around, looking for a way out. The trees and bushes nearby kept burning, and the only place left unaffected was the stream. Layla tugged Zev by the arm and headed to the river to jump, but Zev stood still on the ground.“What are you doing?!” Layla shrieked impatiently. She wasn&