ADAI was pretty sure Tyler thought I was angry with him, and if I had been in even a slightly better mood, I would have chuckled at that misconception. It was far from anger that consumed me in that moment; it was a mixture of frustration and concern. After all, what was happening to me was happening to us both. Without a doubt, I knew that this whole situation was likely harder for me, but it didn't mean Tyler, or anyone else for that matter took any joy in it.Let's make this clear—I loved Tyler. That was a truth I saw no sense in hiding anymore. Yes, perhaps it was a little too early to say it outright, but it was undeniably how I felt. Each and every moment we shared felt like a precious gift, bestowed upon us by life itself. It was as though a hand from the heavens had reached out, dispelling the darkness that had lingered in my life, especially in the last few months. With every touch, every glance, and every word exchanged, it was as if that celestial hand had opened a previou
TYLERThe room fell into an uneasy silence as Ethan's words hung in the air. The weight of Clara's revelations, shared with him in utmost confidence, settled over each of us. Grandma was the first to break the silence, her voice filled with a mix of disbelief and concern."I don't even know what to say," Grandma confessed, her furrowed brow and furled hands betraying her inner turmoil. "Even if that were possible, I don't think... that is extreme, I must say."Her words echoed our own thoughts, for the gravity of Clara's information was almost too much to bear. As Ethan continued to recount all Clara told him, it became increasingly evident that Acelia had more powers than we could fathom. Clara had revealed that Acelia's abilities had surpassed all others in the world, leaving her unrivalled and unchallenged.It had long been known that Acelia possessed some secret that granted her unnaturally prolonged existence. This knowledge only deepened our fear and fascination with her, as she
TYLERYou know, when I closed my eyes, I could really see Ada and I working out. I could see us being in a very serious relationship, learning stuff together, taking trips. I could see us being happy.But then, I opened them back, and we were still in our living room, wondering if there was a way we could survive whatever Acelia and Alex had for us."Love you, Mum," Ada said, getting off the phone. "Don't worry, I will call once we are done here."Ada had just gotten off the phone with her parents. Her parents wanted to come over, but given the distance we all thought it was best they didn't. Ada could relay everything said here to them. Besides, we didn't really need them at the moment.So we had all agreed to find Agatha before the other werewolves would get here.Or at least try."What about Clara's way?" Ada asked, sitting up. "Are we just going to toss that aside?"We all took a moment to consider Ada's question, the weight of her query hanging heavily in the air. The truth was,
ETHANWith a 90s song playing on the radio, Darrel navigated the winding roads as we embarked on our journey to find Agatha. With Darrel and Ada taking the seats in the front of the truck, Tyler, Johnny, and I made ourselves comfortable in the back, surrounded by the hum of the engine and the familiar scent of the open road.I hope this Agatha woman wasn't a psycho or something, I thought to myself.The sun began its descent, casting long shadows across the landscape as we ventured further, my mind not failing to think about the whole issue, wondering if this would help at all."Eh," Tyler let out, turning and resting on the headrest, dozing off.Man, how I wish I could sleep it off too. These thoughts, as per usual, weren't in the least calm.Johnny, who sat closest to me, looked into his phone, laughing at a video on the internet.Darrel estimated that it would take us about three to four hours to reach our destination. We were all settled in, hopeful that this trip would be fruitfu
ADADarrel was scared. Scared as shit, and it was evident even from the way he walked. I could see it with so much clarity, but it wouldn't surprise me if Johnny, Tyler, and Ethan didn't know just why he was scared. Now, I was betting Agatha was as tough as a nail, but let's be real here— it would take way more than that to scare a man like Darrel. So, why was he scared? Why was he hesitant to walk into the compound? Why was he even more hesitant to knock on the door? Well, I felt it was because he knew Agatha was the very last thread of hope we had. If she would cooperate, it would help in getting a lot of this straight. "Come in already," a voice I presumed was Agatha's exclaimed just as Darrel's knuckle hit the door. I hope she's nice, I thought to myself. As we crossed the threshold of Agatha's bungalow, a sense of intrigue enveloped me. I caught myself taking a deep breath, probably out of fear or anxiety. Or both. The ethereal air inside seemed to hit me quite differently,
ETHAN"First and foremost, I must address the fact that embarking on a journey to Ranocayia is quite frankly impossible," Agatha began, her hand firmly grasping the basin of water, its shimmering glow steady. "So many individuals have endeavoured to reach Ranocayia in the past, only to meet with disheartening failure every single time. However, whenever we are discussing Acelia, it is wise to approach the notion of 'impossibility' with caution."Darrel interjected, curiosity evident in his eyes as he leaned in closer to examine the basin. "I presume you have something to show us?"With a snap of her fingers, Agatha transformed the water within the basin, causing it to lose its ethereal essence and resemble ordinary water, with a single crimson spot marring its clarity. "Do you see that little red spot?"Darrel nodded, his gaze fixed on the anomaly within the basin.Agatha pressed on, her tone brimming with intent that she so clearly wanted to get across to us. "That little red spot yo
TYLER***Two Days Later***Over the past few weeks, my daily meditation practice had fallen by the wayside. It was a departure from a somewhat usual routine, as I typically found solace and balance in those moments of calmness. While meditation wasn't a constant in my life, I found it beneficial to tap into that stillness from time to time.Feeling the need for some grounding amidst the chaos that had consumed my thoughts, I made my way to the corner of my room. The floor felt cool beneath me as I lowered myself down, cross-legged, ensuring my posture was perfectly aligned. Taking in the quietude, I closed my eyes, ready to embark on what I often saw as a journey inward.Inhaling slowly, I allowed the air to fill my lungs, expanding my chest before exhaling with equal intention. The rhythm of my breath became a gentle lullaby, coaxing my mind into a state of calmness. Each exhale carried with it the weight of my worries, leaving me feeling centred, if only for this fleeting moment.Ju
TYLER"I won't beat about the bush here," Agatha began, shifting her gaze from one person to another as she spoke. "Neither will I waste my time explaining to you how serious this is, because I know you already know this."In the spirit of not wasting any time, Ethan shot a question at her. "Okay. Uh... how do we get to Ranocayia?"Agatha nodded, as if happy that the question was asked. "Very good, but before I proceed, I would like to make certain everyone here understands why you need to go to Ranocayia to defeat Acelia."Suddenly, Grandma cleared her throat, a telltale sign that she had something important to contribute. The room turned its attention to her, but oddly enough, she remained silent, her gaze fixed on Agatha as if urging her to continue.Unperturbed, Agatha pressed on, her voice a captivating blend of authority and calmness. She began to explain that venturing into the depths of Ranocayia held such importance not just because of its location, but because of the incredi