Crystal stared at the first snow of the season, hugging herself. Of course, she knew she was in shock. After all, Erin had returned after so long and feeling her again, becoming a part of her again had been an experience all on its own. Tears left a path down her cheeks as she realized how long she had felt only half alive but she was also grateful. Because she had taken the Wolfsbane, Erin had been doomed. But instead of leaving her, Erin continued to stay. She had taken the pain with her when the potion hurt her. She shuddered to think what would have happened if Erin had truly left her. 'That wouldn't have happened, Crystal. Don't think about it too much. Just enjoy me being back.' Erin whispered in her mind. Crystal scoffed, 'Stop supplying those images. I can't believe the first thing you want to do after your return is to laze about in the snow.'' 'Hey. I am a snow wolf alright? And we had been living in that forsaken village with only hot temperatures! I like snow. Come on C
Nate stared at Crystal with a look of horror before his brain finally kicked in and he spoke carefully," Crystal, this is not a matter of a joke. In fact, this is the worst prank you can pull." "And yet, I am not pulling a prank. I am perfectly serious." "Well, how can you be perfectly serious? Do you want to kill your biggest ally? We are barely starting out with any support from the others and facing a war even before you rise to the powerful position of the Luna and you want to get rid of the most powerful supporter? The one who, by the way, is doing his best to not take over everything and stand behind you when it is against the very nature of what he is! You want me to prove my loyalty to my new pack to be and my new Luna by betraying my present pack? Luna Crystal Snowheart, a word of advice, if I can commit treason once I can commit it twice." "Uh-huh. Well, we'll see that when the time comes. For now, you got to decide, handsome." "Well, what is there to decide? My Alpha wan
Sitting in the library, Ace had been pondering the different problems that could arise in Crystal's path as she proceeded towards her pack house when an angry growl echoed in his mind. Instantly on alert, Ace mind linked with his border patrol guards who assured him everything was unscathed. But why was Doyen so restless then? And then a word floated into his mind," Erin!" It was not Doyen who had growled but Erin! This meant Crystal had tried to mind-link him. But how and why? Feeling an urgency he could not explain, he tried to connect with Nate. They had never done that in the past. Since they were not a part of the same pack and neither marked as mates, how did she do that? Nate had officially turned rogue after challenging him for the position of Alpha last night. With only four days left before Crystal would return to her lands, Nate was to pledge his allegiance to Crystal as a member of her pack. "Now is not the to think the why and how! We need to rush."Doyen growled in his
There was nothingness. As Crystal looked around in a panic, she knew that something was wrong. There was nothing in front of her or behind her. She tried to rub herself and get some warmth but she realized she felt nothing but chill. Where was she? And then, suddenly she saw Erin in front of her. Why was her wolf separated from her? Erin? She tried to call out but the tall White wolf ignored her and turning, padded in the other direction. Crystal followed her wolf- Erin without hesitation, continuously calling out to talk to her. Where were they? And why wouldn't Erin reply to her? She had raced to go see her foster father. When she had heard him connect to her using a mind link she had been so shocked and so ecstatic. Her foster father had survived. She questioned him if her mother had survived as well but her father refused to tell her, cutting her off before she could pressure him."Erin! Stop." This time, the wolf stopped but did not turn back and instead kneeled. Crystal follow
"Erin is my wolf, Crystal. I have created her by my own hand." This time, Crystal was stunned again. She had been gifted a wolf that the moon Goddess herself had created. But as she understood this, many previously unanswered questions were answered. Like how she was resistant to being hurt by silver and why she survived the wolfsbane time and again. Erin was no normal wolf. A small hope that Crystal had held onto that they wouldn't have to fight for war was extinguished. "Silly child. Your life has been a battle for the past decade and more and yet you dream of not having a war. Haven't you been preparing for one for the last two years? Or was it all to pacify my Erin who has been thirsty for the blood of those who hurt her family?" A bit shamefully Crystal looked down at her feet. She had indeed wanted to get revenge for her parents and worked actively for it but she also wanted to protect the innocent. In the deep recesses of her mind, her wish had been to have a peaceful life
"Where is she? Where is the wolf?" The man growled as a mousy-haired woman cowered on the chair. Leaning down, he spoke again," You promised me that if she was given wolfsbane three times, enough to hurt her but not kill her then her wolf would leave her and I could capture it! So where is the wolf? This is the third time she took the wolfsbane!"The woman nervously wiped her brow and spoke softly," I don't know where it went! I told you that the wolf would leave her and the wolf spirit did leave! You saw for yourself! It is not my fault that those mages that you brought could not catch her!"The man scoffed at this and said," Do you know why we don't trust witches? Because they never speak the truth. Now, I don't know what the problem is, all I know is that the wolf that was promised to me ten years ago has still not been handed to me. So, you witch, you either force the wolf to accept me as the master or your life is over as you have no more use left for me."The witch glared at the
As the small wolf crawled backwards, a surge of triumph raced through Erin. Yes. These little dogs had the gall to plot against her and call her crazy. She would teach them all a lesson. She wanted peace and the best way to get it was to get rid of those who created disruptions. Erin's voice floated through the air as she commanded the wolf," Run." She wanted to hunt. Her blood was boiling for it and this piece of trash lying on the ground was not so fun. The small wolf shook it's head and whimpered, baring it's neck to show submission. Erin growled and her voice echoed, " Tell your Alpha, Luna Crystal Snowheart has returned and if he wants to remain alpha then he should come to pledge his allegiance." With that, the wolf turned its back and started to walk to the fast-flowing river. With a speed that left the other wolf blinking, Erin jumped and pounced into the river, swimming fast. Unlike her counterparts who could not swim unless, in human form, Erin had perfected the art of
While the black wolf continued to state, Erin sensed no hostility from it but still did, her fur standing on end. As did the wolf on the opposite side of her. Rogues! Had the rogues dared to follow her onto her land without her permission? Good. Very good. But first...Turning backwards, the wolf sauntered towards the small cottages. Once inside the dark place, she looked around carefully. The floor was made of dark marble while the sconces on the walls showed the torches that had once been used to light the place... before there was electricity.Sniffing around, she spotted the lamp and the stones. Changing into her human form, she carefully rubbed the rocks and lit up the lamp and the torches. Soon, the entire cottage glowed with light.The black wolf on the other side of the river let out a loud shown before racing away. Disturbed by the howl, Crystal was distracted for a moment but soon walked deeper into the house.Soon, her hand touched a small ring and she held it. She could