Hera
Ever since I found out about my possible relationship with Kamala Ahearn, I’ve become warier inside the house. Everything seems to be suspicious, and I can’t help but think that Cy and Saran are truly hiding something from me. Even right now, they’re acting out of the ordinary.
“You’re not going to watch your favorite show?” I asked, perplexed why Cy was already turning off the television.
“Not today, Hera. Saran and I have some things to talk about. So, we’re just going to watch the replay or something,” he said while standing up from the couch.
I frowned. They never miss their favorite show! Ever since it started airing two years ago, they’ve never missed an episode up until now. When the annual meeting with the elders clashed with the schedule of their show, they even opted to postpone it! Something’s definitely going on.
“I’m heading to bed then. Good night,” I said and pretended to go up to my room. However, I settled beneath the stairs so that I could know exactly what was going on.
“Is she gone?” Saran asked in a silent voice. However, with my very sensitive hearing, I was able to pick it up. I frowned. I guess my suspicions were correct.
I heard some footsteps coming near me, so I covered my mouth and held my breath to stay as silent as ever. When the footsteps went back to the living room, I sighed in relief and leaned in closer to hear their conversation better.
“Yeah, it’s clear. She’s already in her room.”
They both sighed, and I heard the familiar sound of paper getting ripped. It’s like they were ripping open an envelope for an invitation or something.
“Did the invitation already come in?” Saran asked.
Aha! I was right. It was an invitation! What for, though?
“Yeah, it came in later than expected. I guess the delivery was delayed because of the rains.”
“Can I see it?” Saran asked excitedly. What kind of invitation would get Saran to act so excited like that?
“Here, isn’t it pretty? It’s very fit for someone like Laura. I already miss that little kid. I can’t believe that she’s turning 18 in a couple of days,” Cy said in a reminiscing voice. From the sound of it, it seems like they both have a deep relationship with this “Laura.”
“Ah, crap,” Saran suddenly cursed.
“What?” Cy asked.
“Her party falls on the 19th,” she said.
“What’s wrong with that?”
“Idiot!”
I heard the sound of skin making contact with skin, and I involuntarily flinched. That sounded like it hurt.
“Oww,” Cy exclaimed.
“It’s Hera’s birthday on the 19th! We won't be able to celebrate her birthday if we attend the party.”
Oh. That’s right. I’m already turning 18 come this 19th of March. I mean, they could go to the party for all I care. I don’t enjoy celebrating my birthday anyways. I just feel like it’s an ordinary day.
“Then, we can just come home early,” Cy suggested. “We’ve already missed Arlo’s coronation back then. We don’t want to miss his little sister’s 18th birthday party.”
Saran clicked her tongue. “You’re right. But won’t Hera be disappointed?”
‘Go ahead, I won’t be disappointed at all,’ I said in my mind.
“She probably won’t. She's an understanding kid. We’ll just tell her that we have an important event to attend, then we’ll come home on the day after her birthday with plenty of gifts.”
I smiled as I listened in on their conversation. All along, I found them suspicious, but it turns out that they were just concerned about my feelings. I honestly wouldn’t mind if we didn’t celebrate my birthday, but still, it’s heartwarming to know that they care about these little things.
“I know. But I just can’t help but feel guilty that we’re leaving her all alone on her 18th birthday. It’s even more unsettling that we’re going to go to the pack who's responsible for her mother’s death. ”
My smile quickly turned into a frown after hearing what Saran had just said. Did I hear her right?
Cy sighed. “That happened 20 years ago, Saran! It’s been long and over. Besides, you know that Hera’s mother deserves all that happened to her back then. Kamala Ahearn deserved to die and burn in the pits of hell.”
I gasped in shock. I heard them turn quiet for a little bit, so I turned around to muffle the sound of my heavy breathing.
“What was that?” Cy asked.
“I think it’s the winds. Another storm is brewing, and I’m afraid that we’re going to travel in this weather. I really hope that the skies calm down on the day of our trip,” Saran responded.
Although I’m hearing their voices, I really couldn’t make out what they were saying anymore. Cy’s words echoed in the back of my mind, and I clenched my fists in anger. My mother deserved to die? Was that what they were thinking all along? They’re even acquaintances with the people that killed my mother, for god’s sake!
I heard the sound of doors closing, and I assumed that they had already finished their conversation and had gone into their room. I went out of my hiding spot, my fists still clenched and my eyebrows furrowed. I stealthily went to the living room to see if they had left anything. I smirked when I saw that they had left the invitation on the table.
I roughly took the piece of paper and read the contents written on it.
“The Blood Shadow pack, huh?” I whispered to myself.
Anger still resided in my body, and I didn’t even notice that the paper had become crumpled due to my instinctive force. I let it go and watched as it floated down the table.
With light yet enraged steps, I went up to my room and closed the door. Heavy breathing, I went into my closet and brought out my worn-out backpack. I started stuffing my clothes into the backpack, not minding that they were all getting creased.
I closed my eyes and took deep breaths to calm myself down.
“Calm down. Be smarter about this,” I muttered under my breath.
I just can’t escape now because Cy and Saran will surely find me in a couple of hours. I need to get away from this village when they’re not in the house.
A light bulb flashed on top of my head, and I smiled as I thought of the perfect idea.
I placed the backpack gently on the ground and went back to bed. That's right. I need to be smart about this. On the day of my birthday and when Cy and Saran aren't around in the house, I'm going to take the opportunity to get to the bottom of all of this.
I smirked as I went under the covers.
Wait for me, Blood Shadow pack. I’m going to wreak havoc in your town.
Hera“1, 2, 3…” Click. “One more time,” I said while readjusting the camera lens. “Yeah, that’s great. You guys look good together,” I complimented both of them.It was the day of my 18th birthday and also the day of my planned escape. Cy and Saran were dressed in formal attire, oblivious to the fact that I had already packed all of my belongings upstairs.“Why don’t you join us for one photo?” Saran asked, holding out her arm for me.I hesitated for a minute.“Come on, Hera. We don’t have a proper picture together now that you’ve gotten older. Just think of it as a commemoration of your 18th birthday," she coaxed.I sighed. “Alright,” I said.I squeezed in between them and flashed a small smile. The camera blinked for ten seconds until it finally flashed, signifying that the picture had been taken.“Let me see,” S
Arlo“Aren’t you going to get ready?” Devyn asked while bursting into my room. I just finished training the newly-assigned pack warriors, and I wanted to take a quick nap before going over some paperwork.“For what?” I asked, confused.Devyn looked at me incredulously. “Have you forgotten? It’s Laura’s coming-of-age party! Didn’t you notice the decorations around the house?”My eyes widened. “Oh, shit. Is it the 19th already? I thought that was tomorrow. Fuck,” I cursed. “Don’t tell Laura about this. She’s going to kill my ass if she knows.”“Don’t tell me about what?” A soft yet intimidating voice asked.My shoulders stiffened as I heard her voice from outside the door.“Laura! My sweetest little sister is finally turning 18, hmm? Are you excited for your birthday? You look beautiful, by the way,” I said while
Hera“Phew,” I said, wiping the sweat off my brow. That was tough. I didn’t have an invitation to show to the guards, so I had to climb over a wall in the very back of their packhouse. I didn’t think that I had to use my muscles so early on in this plan!I stealthily walked through their garden, going unnoticed. It was a really good choice that I wore all-black today since I blended in with the dark background. From where I was, I saw people clad in fancy dresses and suits going inside the huge packhouse.I looked down at my own clothes and shook my head. Yeah, I’m definitely going to stand out if I go in looking like this. I need to stay as low-profile as possible if I want to execute my plan perfectly. Guess I have to watch through the windows this time.I walked closer to the house and found an unobstructed window. It was a little bit far from the main scene, so I couldn’t make out their faces that much. However, I c
ArloIt was so fun teasing my mate. She would get red and all, and her eyes showed so much emotion every time I went near her. I didn’t plan on teasing her so much, but she insisted that she wasn’t my mate when she clearly was.My wolf, Shadow, practically started shouting in my mind, telling me that the girl in front of me was my mate when I first saw her. There’s no denying that we’re mates, especially when our skin made contact with each other. I felt like a thousand bolts had just flown down my body.I moved closer and closer to her, leading us to go into the house. Her back was against the brick wall, and she was glaring up at me. Even now, I find her adorable.“Happy now? What the hell do you want from me?” She said, her voice sending chills down my spine.I smiled. “I’m very happy. There’s nothing that I want from you because it’s YOU that I want,” I said in a deep voice
HeraEven if I couldn’t hear his footsteps anymore, I still kept my fast speed in fear of him coming out from the dark. I already kicked him in the family jewels, but he was still able to run after me! What kind of wolf is he?I sighed in relief when I saw the cottage in my vision. I quickened my steps and fumbled to get the key from my pocket. I swiftly opened the door and slammed it shut, making sure that it was locked before I plopped down on the dusty couch.“That was close,” I said as I leaned my head on the backrest. I looked up at the ceiling as I remembered what had just happened in the packhouse.I lightly touched my lips and still felt some sparks on the sensitive area. I bit it and remembered the way the handsome man moved his lips against mine. Oh god. That was my first kiss. I just lost my first kiss to a stranger! To someone I don’t even know the name of! Well, granted that he is my mate, but it still doesn’t ch
Arlo“I heard you sent out of some of our warriors to look for your mate,” Devyn said whilst barging into my office.“Yes,” I said, still not looking up from my phone. I was searching up the names of the people who went to the party last night, but I’m still not able to find my mate despite going through the entire list.I heard a chair dragging beside me, and I felt Devyn looking over my shoulder.I sighed. “Can you come back later? I’m busy right now.”He hesitated for a while, but he suddenly started caressing my back.“It’s okay, Arlo. Just because Laura found her mate last night doesn’t mean that you should be in a rush to find yours,” he said. “You’ll find your mate when the right time comes.”“I’m not lying. I really did meet her yesterday,” I argued.“Shh, Shh. It’s fine. Do you want me to call t
Hera“I knew it was you!” He said while looking into my frightened eyes.With all of my strength, I removed his hands from my mouth and looked at him with wide eyes.“River?” I asked. “What are you doing here? And why the hell were you following me?”He turned to me, flabbergasted. “What am I doing here? I should be asking that question to you! Mom and dad just got back in the village, and they’re going nuts trying to find where you are! I saw you walking in the mall and was hesitant at first, but from the way you ran, I knew that it was you.”I sighed and crossed my arms. “Can you just pretend that you didn’t see me? I have a good reason for why I ran away from home, and I would appreciate it if you just let me go. This is probably going to be the last time that you’re going to see me anyway, so please don’t tell mom and dad.”He scoffed. “Are you insa
HeraI’ve been working in this cafe for a week now, and I can say that I’m enjoying it. I’m still wearing a mask for every shift in fear that someone will recognize me.“Hera, you’re brother’s out front. He asked me to call for you,” Claire, one of my coworkers, said.“Yeah, I’m coming. Thanks, Claire,” I said.“No problem, girl. Your brother’s an eye candy, so the pleasure is all mine.”I chuckled. “Just tell me when you want me to introduce you to him.”She blushed. “Nuh-uh. Not now, at least.”“Alright. Can you handle the counter? I’ll be back in a jiffy after talking to him.”She nodded her head, and I went out of our workspace. I saw River sitting by himself in one of the booths, so I hurriedly went over to him.“What’s up? You called for me?”He looked up from his phone an