Kylan's eyes were wide open, threatening to pop out of his skull any minute now. He opened his mouth like a fish pulled out of the water, but no coherent words came out. The young man stood still, processing what he was seeing, but his brain was rejecting acceptance of the fact that his father stood before him. Was he dreaming? The last days took a toll on him, and maybe his mind played tricks on him. If that was true, Kylan was experiencing the worst nightmare of his life. Did his father escape from the underground and come back to haunt him for his sins? - You look surprised. - Felix spoke calmly, and Kylan shivered. That did not sound like a voice from the afterlife. This voice sounded like the one he had heard in the past. It was soft but filled with power- the power Kylan could not find in himself right now. - What are you doing here?- The young Alpha asked in a weak voice. This has to be a dream, and he will wake up any minute now. Felix could not be here, and the dead could
" What am I supposed to do? He is going to kill them all." Demetria was pacing around her room. She could not find a place to rest, as the thoughts of the innocent children living in the castle were chasing her whenever she stopped for a moment. "Your father did not mention killing anyone." Elena spoke in her mind. Her voice was calm, but the girl knew she shared her emotions. " Of course, he did not. But what else can he have in mind by saying ~ eliminate~? It is clear he would not let them go." The girl replied, stopping for a moment. She looked through the window, where the stars shone in the sky. The night seemed so peaceful and quiet while the storm was on full blow in her soul. " There is a way." Demetria's dragon said slowly, and an interest perked in the girl's mind. " What do you mean by that?" " I can't explain it for sure, but whenever we need help, someone, gods know who is giving us hints." Elena replied, and Demetria could not disagree with her. There was something
Kylan sat under the tree, panting heavily. He had run for hours and had reached his limits. His body was covered in sweat, and minor cuts were already healing. The night was coming, and Kylan shivered from the cold as he had no clothes to keep him warm. He could use one of the hideouts near the pack border but was too scared to take a risk. After all, his father could always change his mind and send the pack warriors after him. For the first time, Kylan faced the fact that he was homeless and had nowhere to go. In one moment, he lost his pack, title, and home. His bright future was not so bright anymore, and he could count only on himself.Anger slowly rose in his chest. Everyone had betrayed him: his parents, Callista, and even the Dragon King. He was supposed to be a great leader, and they took everything from him. On top of that was Demetria, his ex-mate. She was the source of his whole misfortune. This girl destroyed his life years ago when she was found on the porch. She even tu
- Why are you doing this? Why are you helping us?- Clara asked in this belief. She could not understand why the daughter of King Lucius tried to help them. The girl never experienced nor expected anything good coming from the royal family. The Dragon King was never merciful. He ruled this land with an iron fist, and she witnessed it with her own eyes. For years, Clara tried to make the lives of those kids endurable, helping them whenever she could and protecting them when it was needed. She was often punished for her actions, but the girl never regretted them. Those little kids were thrown into a world they did not understand and terrified of everything happening around them. Clare tried to be an anchor they could trust in this unwelcoming place. And all that happened because of the Dragon King. But now, she was facing his daughter, offering them freedom. That was too good to be true, and Clara was full of doubts. - Is this some trick? Those kids suffered enough. They live here and
Nickolas, Cassius, and Kaitlyn were discussing a possible Dragon's King attack in the office when one of the warriors barged in without knocking. The rebels' leader raised his brow, looking at the man who just interrupted them. - I know we live in caves, but that doesn't mean we should act like cavemen. You should still knock on the doors, Troy. - He spoke slowly, but the warrior just waved his hand in a dismissive gesture. Nickolas shot him a glance, filled with disapproval. - You need to come and see it. - Troy replied, visibly excited. - We are in the middle of something. - Nickolas replied, anger twitching in his voice. - Whatever it is, I am sure it can wait. The warrior shook his head in disagreement. - I can assure you that this cannot wait. The rebel's leader stood up slowly from his seat. He let out a heavy sigh, approaching Troy. - We are expecting an attack from Lucius and his men anytime now, and you are telling me there is something more important than that?Troy n
Eighteen birthday. Kaitlyn stood in the middle of the street. The pouring rain was washing off the tears from her face. Her hair stuck to the neck, water dripping from the strands. ~ I look like a scarecrow. ~ She thought to herself, squeezing her necklace in her hand. ~ There must be some shelter nearby. I can not stay here all night. She pulled her bag close to her chest and started walking. Inside, she had some dry clothes. That was all Kaitlyn had grabbed before she left the place that had been her home for the last eighteen years. No matter how painful it was, she could not stay here anymore, not after today. Kaitlyn turned North. Next to the pack borders should be the old barn, forgotten by everyone. It would be an excellent place to stay, at least until it's raining. The girl reached her destination an hour later. The door was slightly open, wide enough so the petit girl like her could squeeze herself in. Inside was dry; that was the success itself. Kaitlyn took off her
- Do you think she will like it?- Shioban looked at her husband, passing him a small long box. The man opened it to find a gold bracelet with a small figurine attached to it. He smiled, looking at the creature it was representing. - I think it is perfect. You made a great choice. It is very accurate on this occasion. This night will be memorable for all of us.- Felix closed the box and gave it back to his Luna. - I am sure Kaitlyn will be thrilled. - I am a little scared of how she will handle the news. - Me too, but we cannot wait any longer. She will find out one way or another. Hopefully, it will be easier with a family by her side. - Felix nodded. - Maybe this will fix her relationship with Kylan. Those two are smart enough to pretend everything was fine, but I caught Kylan eying her when he thought no one was looking. This boy has something against her, but whenever I try to talk to him, he denies everything. We need to put an end to this. - Shioban said with concern, squeezin
Kaitlyn could not conceal her excitement. She had a wolf. They were all wrong, so wrong. She was not wolfless. Unfortunately, there was no one to see her little victory. ~Oh, sweetheart, I am not a wolf.~ The voice in her mind said in amusement. - What do you mean by that? Am I not the werewolf? - Kaitlyn was confused. She remembered all the stories her mother, Shioban, told her about the first shift. In the beginning, you would hear your wolf's voice in your mind; then you would turn into it. So far, everything has been correct, except for the fact she has not shifted yet. Kaitlyn was not in a rush since it was a painful experience, from what she had heard from her mother. ~ You are adorable, thinking I am a little, fluffy pup. ~ Her beast chuckled while Kaitlyn was stunned. In her pack, all werewolves were enormous creatures with teeth and claws that could top you apart in a matter of seconds. Calling them fluffy pups sounded like a bad joke. - I am sorry, but I do not follow.