~Alana~
She watched as Valencia braced herself. For a second, the witch took a deep breath before finally speaking, "I think it's a... seal."
While Alana noticed Alric and Dean contemplate, she was completely bemused. "A seal?"
“It is clear to us, Alana, that you are a werewolf and this is the most logical explanation, seeing the mark on your back and that of Kai,” Valencia justified, her eyes drifting to Alric briefly, seemingly evaluating his reaction.
Alana shook her head boldly, and she clarified, “I’m sorry, I am not understanding. A seal?”
“It means your wolf is sealed in you and since Kai has one too, I can only assume the mark will serve the same way on him when he is expected to shift,” Valencia expressed.
Shivers ran down her spine, and she noticed how Kai gasped at the news. She pondered silently, ‘Sealed? By who and how? Why?’
Recalling how Valencia suggested her memories may be tampered with, she
My next chapter might be late today. I had to do groceries for the kids, but it will definitely follow. Thank you for understanding. And to those who are asking, I follow Singapore Time in Updating. I have no exact time because it really depends on my kid's activities. My little girl usually has an online class in the morning so chances are I update in the afternoon or evening, Singapore time.
~Alric~ “I did not taste or sense the wolfsbane on the lasagna, given by Alana's neighbor. His name was Aiden, Alpha Alric,” Max said and with a look of regret, he turned to Alana, reporting, “I’m sorry, Alana, but your friend did not make it.” “Whoever took you, made sure that Aiden paid the price trying to stop them from taking you.” Max swallowed air down his throat before narrating, “When he realized that those who gave him the wolfsbane potion were after Alana and Kai, he fought back.” Shaking his head, he added, “Poor guy had no chance.” “I’m really sorry, Alana. I was too weak because of the wolfsbane in my system. All I could do was watch as they tied me down.” He sighed and resumed, “They even had raw wolfsbane tied around me.” "I could not even see their faces because they had bonnets on, but I am sure they were werewolves," Max included. Everyone was inside Alric’s study. Dean, Alana, Max, Rex, Ace, and Drake. They wer
~Alana~ It was an arduous walk to the Grand Arena of Port of Valmore. Alana could feel eyes burning through her frame. It has been days since she and Kai were untimely brought to Alric’s place of birth, and even while she and Kai hid at the Valmore mansion, she occasionally met that look of disdain. Alana understood it was because Alric planned on making her his Luna. This was clearly explained to her by Elenor after three days of being educated by her. Yep, she learned about the practices in their pack, including the ranks. She finally understood why they referred to Alric as their Alpha. Dean was Alric’s Betta and Max, Ace, Rex, and Drake were his high-ranking Gammas. There were others, but the latter were the ones who often escorted Alric. Pack warriors were different too and the lowest among the ranks were the Omegas, the minimum working class. Noticing how it was very rowdy throughout the ring, Alana compelled her
~Author’s Narration~ South to the Port of Valmore, hidden by rows of mountains and intermittent thick mists, a region that held previous glory and prosperity was slowly deteriorating. Few neighborhoods within the territory were abandoned or impaired. A good portion of its lands reeked of death as constant revolt threaten its prevailing rule. Only the center of its trade remained vibrant and opulent, where the richest grew richer and the powerful continued to become impenetrable. At the heart of the city, a mansion stood at one of its peaks. Towering gates surround the grandiose home, metal grills that protect it, may very well reach the heavens. Inside the mansion walls, a man with white hair was standing without his shirt, staring at a mirror - a mirror so cherished, the same man had it imprisoned with golden frames. The man was letting out low growls, his fangs lengthening as his hand stretched to his own reflection.
~Alana~ ‘No! He is mine!’ Alana jolted in her seat. Shivers ran down her spine, unable to recognize the voice that she heard in her subconscious. She wound up looking around, trying to find the source of the voice. ‘Is someone connecting with me?’ “Alana? What’s wrong, darling?” Alric asked while putting an arm around her shoulders. She turned to Alric with a frown on her face, saying, “I don’t know. I thought I heard someone speak to me.” She swung her head and convinced herself, “Maybe I heard wrong. All this mind linking thing is confusing me." “Alana, you must know that while we can mind link, you can choose not to connect with anyone whom you don’t want to,” Alric explained. She watched as he tapped his head with two fingers and said, “With the strength of your mind.” She faintly smiled and answered, “Got it.” “Alric, why don’t you eat up?” Alana and Alric lazily turned to find Geneva, holding up a fork for her
~Alric~ ‘Darling?’ Never once did Alric hear Alana address him as such. As much as he wanted to rebuke Geneva for her actions, he also delighted in one jealous Alana Hope, his future Luna. He saw how her face reddened with anger, her eyes were practically burning holes through Geneva’s frame. He smirked repeatedly at Alana’s grudge and he craved to see it a little while longer… even if he had to swallow down the disgusting eggplant dish. Fuck. Alric hated eggplants, but for the satisfaction of the woman he adored, he had to bear it, just for that day. He knew Alana was steaming in anger when she left for the restroom, but he had to deal with Geneva before going after her. Turning to his childhood friend, Alric charged, “Does that please you, Geneva? Trying to put tension between me and your future Luna? Do you think that our bond will be that easy to break?” “Alric, I - I was just trying -” “I can see wh
~Alana~ The feel of powerful arms startled Alana, yanking her out of the bed. Her eyes beamed at Alric’s half-naked frame, his arms slowly lifting her, pulling her up against his chest. “Shhh. You’ll wake Kai,” he softly told before a smirk formed on his glorious face. “You promised we would make Kai’s brother tonight. You forgot?” While Alana’s hands crawled up to his neck, she pursed her lips, feeling her cheeks flush. Weakly, she answered, “I did not forget.” She glanced at Kai, and as if Alric could read her mind, he suggested, “He’ll be fine. He had no nightmares in two days.” Over the past few days, Kai was their priority. They kissed many times while in the mansion and fooled around, but they held back from doing the deed. Both always slept next to their son at night. Returning her gaze to Alric, Alana saw how he savored her scent. He revealed, “I haven’t been able to take it out of my head. The idea of getting insid
~Alana~ The day had finally arrived for Alana and Kai to visit Valencia. Naturally, she was nervous. She did not want to get her hopes up, but then again, she could not help but want to find out the truth about her life. Who was she? Why was her wolf sealed? After fetching Kai from school, Alana and Alric went straight to Valencia’s home. Dean and Max accompanied them and they stood by the chamber doors to guard anyone against entering. Valencia perfectly instructed that no one, absolutely no one, should interrupt them. Unlike the last, they went further down to another chamber from within Valencia’s home. It was a room full of old books, elixirs, and herbs. Deep into the same chamber, there was a wide spot where an enormous circle was permanently painted on the floor, a six petal flower formed at the center. “Are you ready?” Peering at her, Valencia inquired. Alana nodded, and she looked at Kai, also ac
~Alric~ ‘Valencia has strengthened the barrier around the territory, Alric. No need to fret,’ Dean spoke in his mind as he lazily walked back into his home, wearing nothing but the pajamas he left by the mansion porch. ‘Good. Thank you, Dean,’ he answered, mind linking with his Beta. It had only been two days since the visit with Valencia and now, rogues were already looking for Alana. Indeed, it was exactly how their great healer had expected. Werewolves were out to get Alana. The frustrating part was, he still did not know why. After scaring off the rogues, he knew one thing now: Alana may be connected to the Hidden Mist Valley Pack. He knew very little about the pack down south. It used to be one of the richest packs in the nation, but after a new Alpha had overtaken it, the territory was said to be slowly losing its wealth. The new ruler of the land led by terrorizing its people and stealing money from those t