NYX'S POV The sun had set, and the evening was upon me. I sat in my room, my neck constantly snapping to look at the door. I was eager to meet Aurora and see what was inside Atlas's Journal.I couldn't help but wonder if it was possible that he had painted a portrait of me. As I contemplated the odds and possibilities of this dream turning into reality, I heard a squeak. I turned to see who had come in."Hey, Nyx." Aurora squealed giggling as she rushed to my side. "Hey, Rory." I replied smiling as my heart flooded with relief.The answer to my questions was right in front of me."How're you feeling now?" She asked, her voice filled with concern."Much better love. Much better." I lied. I was in pain and since she left me with such news I had been more anxious than ever."I'm so glad to hear that." She answered and I could see the relief in her eyes."So, where's the proof we talked about?" I shamelessly asked, I could no longer contain my anxiousness."Here," she answered, pulling o
ATLAS POVI woke up to a new day, but I could already feel the anxiety creeping in. I knew what was coming, and it was something I had been dreading for a while now. I tried to shake off the feeling and focus on my daily routine, but my mind remained unsettled.As I went about my day, I found myself getting easily distracted during conversations with people.I couldn't help but think about the looming full moon and what it would bring. It was a time when my wolf was heightened and at war with the vampire side of me.I was not like any other werewolf. Instead of turning into a regular wolf during the full moon, I transformed into a vampiric lycan. This creature was stronger than both werewolves and vampires combined, and it only sought blood and destruction. This was how I had killed my former Luna, Aurora's mother, and I had lived with that guilt in my conscience ever since.I had never meant to harm anyone, but the bloodlust that consumed me during the full moon was too much to bear
NYX'S POVThe hospital room was quiet and dimly lit, the only sounds coming from the beeping machines and the occasional footsteps echoing down the hallway. I lay in my bed, staring up at the ceiling, lost in my thoughts. It had been weeks since I was admitted to the hospital, and I was beginning to feel like a prisoner in my own body.I couldn't move around freely. I thought being a slave was the worst thing that could happen to me until I got tied to this bed.Aurora wouldn't be visiting me today, she had told me today she was going to spend some time with her father-Atlas. That arrogant, egoistic cruel monster, I hated him so much for putting me through all these.I still wonder how such a heartless bastard could be the father of a sweet and adorable kid like Aurora. They were like two opposites.Suddenly, the door creaked open, and I sat up, my heart racing. I wasn't expecting anyone, and my mind immediately went to the worst-case scenario. But then I saw Riley walking in, a bouqu
NYX'S POVEver since Aurora showed me her father's journal, no matter how hard I tried to deny it, I hadn't been myself.I couldn't even identify my problem, I couldn't tell if it was the paintings of myself that I saw that made me feel this way or if it was the dirty thoughts that managed to flood my mind as I imagined what was running in his head when he painted me or how his muscles flexed.Apart from my unholy thoughts, I sincerely have been concerned after finding out about Atlas's illness. I've just had this unsettling feeling. It was as though I was bothered about his well-being and that's the part I don't understand.Atlas has been nothing but cruel, evil and wicked to me. He's even the reason I've been in this sick state for the past few weeks. So, it still didn't make sense how a part of me cares that he was inflicted with an illness. Maybe it was part of the effects from the painting.A part of me knew why. It was because of Aurora, she's too much of an angel and the last
NYX'S POVAs I walked up the stairs with Riley, a sense of anticipation filled me up. I had been away from home for so long, and the idea of returning to my own space was thrilling. As we walked up to my room, I noticed that it looked completely different from the last time I saw it. There were new curtains, fresh flowers on the nightstand, and even a stuffed teddy bear sitting on my bed."Oh, my God, Riley!" I exclaimed, taking in the sight of my newly decorated room. "This is amazing! Did you do all of this?"He averted his gaze shyly. "I redressed your room before coming to get you from the ward. It was a mess. I didn't know if you'd like it, but I wanted to make it feel more like home."I couldn't believe how thoughtful he was being. The room was more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. The curtains were a pale blue that matched the walls perfectly. The flowers were a mix of pink and white, and their sweet scent filled the air. The teddy bear was soft and cuddly, and had a
NYX'S POVWatching Atlas with a keen eye, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe and admiration wash over me. He was nothing like my father - a greedy, proud, and selfish man who never once cared about his beta or any of the other officials in our pack.I couldn't help but compare him to my father. It was a stark contrast to what I was witnessing now. My dad was the complete opposite of Atlas. He was greedy, proud, and selfish. He only cared about his own power and wealth, never once bothering to take the time to listen to the concerns of his beta or any of the other officials in the pack.Atlas was different. He was attentive and genuinely cared about his pack members. He didn't view them as mere subjects, but rather as individuals with their own thoughts and emotions. It was a breath of fresh air to see such a leader in action.It was refreshing to see someone who didn't place their own self-interest above everything else. Someone who actually took the time to listen and care about
I woke up to the sound of rain tapping against the window. It was a soothing sound, but it made me feel lonely too. Ever since Elaine and I had a falling out, things had been different. I missed our late-night chats and early-morning gossip, the way she used to laugh at my jokes and share her dreams with me.I sighed and got out of bed. I tried to shake off the feeling of emptiness and focus on my morning routine. I brushed my teeth, took a shower, and got dressed in my usual black clothes. I put on my silver necklace with a small moon pendant, a gift from my mother. It always made me feel closer to her, even though she was far from me.As I headed to the kitchen, I felt a knot in my stomach. I knew that Elaine would be there, and I didn't know how to fix things between us. I wanted to apologize for what I had done, but I also wanted to know why she had been avoiding me. Had I hurt her too much? Was she still mad at me?I pushed those thoughts aside and opened the door to the kitchen
NYX'S POVI was still reeling from Elaine's words when she slowly turned around, tears streaming down her face as she revealed her back to me. The whip marks were deep and the bruises were dark, covering nearly her entire back. I was stunned into silence, my heart breaking as I realized the pain she had endured.I gasped in horror, reaching out to touch one of the wounds, but Elaine flinched away. "Don't," she warned. "It hurts."I felt a wave of guilt wash over me. I had no idea that Elaine had been hurt like this. "What happened?" I asked softly.She sighed, her eyes closing briefly. "I was punished," she said simply. "Because of you."I didn't know what to say. I had always known that the pack could be strict, but I had never seen the consequences up close like this."I'm sorry," I said, not knowing what else to offer."You're sorry?" Elaine turned back around to face me, her eyes blazing with anger. "Sorry,doesn't even begin to cover it, Nyx. You put me in danger, you lied to me,