Studying the ancient text of the White Wolf book became my daily ritual.With each passing day, I delved deeper into its pages, absorbing the knowledge and wisdom it held within.When I had told Lucas that the book was finally unlocked, he was ecstatic, and recommended that Professor Black teach me more.Thanks to Lucas, Professor Black had become somewhat of a teacher, helping me decipher the intricate spells and teachings hidden within its ancient script.Even though he couldn't see the pages himself, I practiced rewriting and retracing everything for him to the best of my ability so that he could help me."Professor Black, I need your help with this passage," I'd say, flipping through the pages of the book as he leaned in to listen attentively. Together, we would dissect the ancient text, discussing its implications and applications in our world.His involvement in my studies caused him to visit the palace much more frequently.Alex quickly recognized the value of having Professor
I had the brilliant idea of surprising Lucas will all the new skills I had learned.I'd been so busy study, that I was always too tired when I got home.Showing him the magic I had learned was the best way for me to show him just how much I had grown. With a quick spell and a flick of my wrist, I conjured a portal right in our living room, ready to transport myself back home.As I stepped through the portal, the familiar rush of energy enveloped me, and with a flourish, I emerged in our cozy living room."Lucas?" I called out, unable to contain my excitement.Lucas, who had been engrossed in studying for his upcoming exams, jumped in surprise at the sound of my voice. "Shana? What... How did you... What's going on?"I couldn't help but laugh at his bewildered expression. "Surprise!" I exclaimed, grinning from ear to ear.His eyes widened in disbelief as he took in the sight of me standing there, a portal shimmering behind me. "Shana, that's incredible! How did you do that?""I've been
TWO MONTHS LATERThe sun cast a warm glow over the royal gardens of the Ethereal Palace as Lucas and I stood across from each other, ready to exchange our vows in front of our closest friends and family.Grandma Jo, Victoria, and James stood by our sides, along with King Alex, Professor Black, and Liam. Alex actually insisted on officiating our wedding which took some convincing. Lucas wasn't too keen on the idea."Imagine being able to tell people that the Alpha King was the one who married you two," Alex had said, wiggling his eyebrows at Lucas. "Doesn't that make for a good story?"Lucas rolled his eyes playfully. "Yeah, a story we'd have to explain for the rest of our lives. No thanks."I chuckled, patting Alex on the shoulder. "I think it's a fantastic idea, Your Majesty."Alex grinned, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "I know, isn't it? I do love a good story. Perhaps I'll write a book about it."Lucas shot me a sideways glance, a playful glint in his eye. "I don't know about y
I arrived at the school gate of Shadow High School ten minutes early, but I chose not to walk inside yet. I hid behind a large oak tree, hoping to shield myself from the judgmental eyes of other students.School had become my least favorite place, a constant reminder of my differences and the painful truth I discovered when I was thirteen—I couldn't shift like other werewolves because I was wolfless.That revelation turned my life upside down in ways I never could have imagined.I became the different one. The wolfless are born with bad luck, they said. And it did feel like a curse.Since then, I could no longer catch up with my peers who had already shifted in terms of physical strength.Werewolves, especially teenagers in school, valued athletic abilities. Slowly but surely, my friends distanced themselves from me, and I became an outsider amongst my kind.I spent a long time getting used to my “difference”, and I realized I should not let my circumstances define me.I channeled m
“I think we should kick her out of here,” the tanned boy suggested as he passed Lucas, his words dripping with contempt. “She’s the wolfless girl. All of her bad luck is going to rub off on the team.”His use of the term "wolfless" made it sound as if I had some kind of contagious disease.It felt like I was being branded as an outcast, someone to be avoided at all costs.And in some ways, I supposed I was.Lucas, with a furrowed brow, looked at me, his deep blue eyes reminiscent of calm ocean waves after a storm.It was evident he was torn, unsure of what to do.Normally, I would have already left to avoid any further trouble, especially in front of such an intimidating audience. I didn't know if it was because of his familiarity or his hesitation, so I decided to say something for myself."You won't even know I'm here," I managed to say to Lucas.There was a friendliness in his gaze that gave me the courage to continue."I'm only sitting here because it's too hot outside. And beside
"What?" I stared at Jessica in disbelief, my heart racing in my chest.The weight of her words bore down on me, filling me with confusion."We've heard the rumors," Jessica said, her voice filled with both amusement and superiority, as she casually pointed to her group of friends surrounding her. “You’ve been keeping yourself pretty busy today. Haven’t you, Shana?”All of her minions stood there, smirks etched across their faces.Shadow High was a hub of gossip and rumors where whispers spread quickly.Every week there seemed to be a different story that students focused on.But as an outsider, I had always remained on the outskirts, unaware of the intricate network of information swirling around me.I had no friends, after all. There was no one to gossip with."What rumor?" I asked in a barely audible voice, feeling a sense of unease creeping up my spine.Rolling her eyes, Jessica took out her phone from her pocket, a wicked smile playing on her lips. “Don’t even pretend like you don
Everyone in the cafeteria looked surprised to see Lucas standing there, but nobody was more surprised than me.He stood tall and almost looked like a fallen angel with his dark hair framing the edges of his face. His bright blue eyes shined as they scanned the students in the cafeteria.My heart skipped a beat as I watched Jessica, unable to contain her excitement, practically throw herself against Lucas."Lucas, you'll never guess it!" Jessica exclaimed, her voice laced with anticipation. "Shana just confessed her undying love for you!"Lucas turned his gaze towards me, raising an eyebrow inquisitively.His piercing blue eyes now locked onto mine, and I could feel myself blush under his scrutiny.He still held my mother's necklace delicately in his hand, his fingers tracing its intricate design.My voice came out louder than intended as I spoke up, desperately trying to clarify the misunderstanding. "No, I never said that! It’s all just a rumor. That’s it,”I looked down at the neckl
My locker had been forcefully opened, evident by the fact that I couldn't even close it anymore.The lock had been wholly mangled and rendered useless, leaving me with a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach.An overwhelming wave of anxiety swept through me as I realized that whoever had my diary now possessed all my private and personal secrets.The thought of my deepest thoughts, the details of my bullying experiences, the words of encouragement I wrote to myself, and my heartfelt drawings being exposed to the entire school made my heart race.I knew that if someone decided to broadcast it, I would become the laughingstock once and for all.And why wouldn't they share that information?After all, I was the wolfless girl, the perpetual loser, the outcast who was the primary target of bullying.Amidst my panic, a memory flashed in my mind.It was the photo of me and Bear, my only picture of him.A sense of both comfort and concern washed over me as I contemplated the possible conse