Blood…The pungent scent bombarded me without mercy, I smelled it even before I opened my eyes. The second thing I noticed was that the throbbing pain I felt before I passed out was still there but barely, it wasn’t drastic at all. And the third was the shadowy figure looming over me. My body was laid across their lap with one of their arms wrapped around my shoulder tightly as they kept me secured in their embrace. Who is it? Who is this person? “What…d..did…” I cleared my throat and gulped slowly, trying in vain to get rid of the dryness as well as the unmistakable metallic taste on my tongue. “What…did y-you do….t-to my f-family?”My blood…I’m certain they took it, tons of it. Mom…dad…they’ve already used it on them, haven’t they? The next time we meet, will they have any humanity left? Will they curse me to the pit of hell just as how Lucas did? Or will they pretend its fine, despite knowing that I am nothing but a monster, despite hating me deep deep down?Shit. I’m useless.
Kasan’s POV:A loud gunshot ripped through the air and his head quickly shifted to the side, eyes squeezing close. His heartbeat took off immediately and thumped rapidly inside his chest, his smaller body curling up before mine. I stood over him with the gun in hand, wide eyes examining the hole beside his head. Firing the gun was an impulsive move triggered by nothing but anger, yet after realizing that I’d truly taken that shot, I can’t understand why a sudden fear sprung into being. Even though it didn’t even graze him, the fact that he could’ve been dead right this moment made my chest feel as if it was being circled by vines over and over again and getting immensely tighter each time I breathed.If I’d truly shot him like I wanted, his blood would’ve painted the wall crimson, and there would be no life left in his body by now. But that’s what I want isn’t it? He deserves to die, doesn’t he? A traitor like him should die over and over again. And yet…my hands…why are they suddenl
Kasan’s POV:That night… I killed those men? All along I thought father was out to kill an innocent pup solely because he feared what I’d become. I thought for sure that he was the one who severed our bonds because we were different. But I…I was the pathetic one who allowed myself to be devoured by my wolf’s bloodlust? I was the one who made myself into the monster he saw me as? I was the one who forced his hand?If that is true…then I…do I even have the right to condemn father for what he’s done?“You must be right…” I murmured. “I am the monster…just like he said…”His features were immediately struck with shock, clearly, he didn’t expect those words to fall from my lips. But it was gone as quick as it came and he gritted his teeth. “Even though I knew full well what you were capable of, I still wanted to follow every step you took, I wanted to stick by your side. It was how I grew up, like a shadow behind you. Father didn’t care about me because I wasn’t the kind of leader he wante
Clara’s POV: Before they arrived at the shed:The way out of the dungeons wasn’t as difficult as we thought. Aside from those men who were sent to extract my blood, there were only a few humans loitering around, each of which Lucas and I got rid of. We then moved up a staircase and pulled open a door that led us into the basement of a mansion. It turned out we were being kept underground while above ground, the place looked like an old, abandoned mansion. “I think I’ve seen this place before.” Father murmured, eyes sweeping in all directions. “…Maybe back when I worked with the rebels?”So, it belonged to the late leader?We walked around for a bit, and my eyes didn’t fail to catch sight of framed photos of Kasan’s father along with a woman and two kids. The woman must be his mother, meanwhile, there’s no mistake that the kids are Kasan and Kenley. It seemed this mansion was their home before they became enemies. Why didn’t he get rid of them?I haven’t caught a glimpse of any photo
Clara’s POV: Half an hour of running on foot, we had reached an open area and in another few minutes, we finally neared our destination. We were laying low behind an abandoned truck, discreetly scouting the area. Up ahead, I can see it…the shed. And I can smell him too…Kasan I mean. But… the scent of blood is also unsettlingly pungent. Is Nate already here? Did they get here before us? Are we too late? “We need to move…” Lucas whispered, “But …they’re close…real close. DO NOT let go of your guns…” “Fuck.” I raked a hand over my face as sweat ran down my skin. I was conflicted with no idea what to do. Running over there now would be like throwing myself into fire. I would not be killed, at least for now, but my mom, Dad, Lucas…they’re the ones in danger. They’re the ones I fear for. And on the other hand, leaving things as it is and cowering away like this…is not my style. Kasan is the reason I came back here, I’m not leaving without him…! “Mom…Dad…” My teeth sunk into my bottom l
“Clara.” Dad’s voice sounded from the door. “What’s wrong?” I glanced at him and mom who were both throwing me worried gazes. “I’m fine, don’t worry.” I smacked Lucas’ hand away, straightening up. “Kasan.” I stepped to him, fingers hesitantly reaching out to grasp his arm. Relief flooded me when he didn’t push me away. “Its Nate…” I whispered, “Nate and Lora. They’re the traitors. I know how that looks with Lucas being her mate, but he’s not one of them, I promise you that. I don’t know who else, but I’m certain about those two. And I heard, Nate is somehow your father’s son… You know what that means, right? You can’t trust anyone, all we have is each other…you, me, mom, dad and Lucas. You’re going to kill them all, right? Then, together…let’s d---"“Did he do that to you?” Words left his lips, words that were directed at me, yet his eyes still hadn’t even touched my figure. “You mean these bruises? Well yeah but t---”“Stay.” Wait what? Stay? Stay where? Is he telling me to stay
M-My blood…? What is she saying?“Give…or I…make you…” W-What?I don’t know what the hell is happening and it frustrates me. Scares me even! I don’t understand…who is this woman…really? No, is it even a woman?“Clara…it’s you, right? Y-You’re Clara, aren’t you?” Mother’s hesitant voice came from the other end of the room. They had both drifted further away from me and glued themselves to the wall, their faces gone wary. I don’t blame them, even I am frightened of my own mind. But what makes me uneasy is the fact that… this expression of theirs…the words mom just said…it’s just like that time…that time in the dungeon. They looked at me just like this…as if I was a stranger to their eyes. This sudden fear of me…where did it rise up from? “Who else…would I be? Mom...Dad…you know something, don’t you? You weren’t scared of me a moment ago, but what’s that look on your faces…? Is it because I sound crazy? Yeah, I do feel pretty insane, but I wouldn’t hurt either of you. My claws aren’t
She reached for Kenley’s chin, tilting his head over as my blood seeped into his mouth. His lips twitched against my skin, adam's apple bobbing slowly as he swallowed. He…drank it… He swallowed it…himself. Those invisible walls that kept me sealed completely disappeared the second he gulped, and as soon as I realized that my body had reverted back to me, I ripped my hand from his lips. Trembling, I held it against my chest, wide-eyes watching Kenley’s chest rise and fall. I paled. I-Its done…it’s been fucking done…! “Her eyes…they’re back…” Mom’s voice sounded just as I heard her feet make a sudden dash towards me. She dropped to the floor beside me, a sob leaving her lips as she pulled me into her embrace, hugging me close. “Y-Your blood…w-why did yo---” “Sorry.” With a face of complete gloom, I dropped my eyes from Kenley’s form, far too ashamed to look at another of my handiworks. I can hear it clearly now…his heartbeats. There’s no doubt that he drank it… right before my ey