"How could something so beautiful exist?" Faye breathed in awe.Emris quickly looked away from her, clearing his throat and blinking his confusion away."This is one of the things they're after, right?" She questioned. "The Lycan's magical land.""Amongst many other things." Emris replied. "Isn't this something you should know? The history between Werewolves and Lycans is basic education. I'm assuming it's the same for Werewolves.""It is. But I never got the chance to learn or understand plenty.""It's not complicated. The Werewolves got hungry for the magical abilities and strengths Lycans had, and they thought it would be a good idea to steal it under the guise of a treaty.""The Werewolf King; Henry Aster used the treaty as a means to marry five Lycan women, giving birth to hybrids of great strength. Seeing the result, more and more Werewolves got greedy and began r*ping and enslaving Lycan women in secret." Faye added.She held out her hand and smiled when a firefly hovered over
"They have a what?" Emris' eyebrows shot up.Faye held herself, controlling her heart rate so they wouldn't detect her fear.She hid her trembling hands behind her back, and held her breath when all eyes fell on her."Do you have any idea what this secret daughter looks like?" Gwen asked, turning to Faye. "If we make finding her our first priority, we could have leverage over Nigel- maybe the Werewolf race.""That's true. The Nigel family is the strongest and most influencial." Mabel added."Why do we need to ask her? Are we even sure she knows? I say we make a deduction- obviously there'd be a resemblance, so let's grab pictures of the parents and hold it up to any female in their mid twenties.""Lynn, I know you're frustrated, but this isn't the case of a missing dog." Nick deadpanned. "Also, her disappearance and identity are supposed to be secrets. We forced it out of George, remember?"Lynn groaned and kicked the air. Vincent looked at Faye. "Is there anything you know? You live
Emris pulled his fist out of the broken mirror with a bitter scoff."You had us all completely fooled.""I'm not your enemy, Emris." Faye sighed." I'll be the judge of that. And right now, I see no reason to believe a word you say.""Fine, then I'll give you a reason to." Faye shrugged. "George Halter, he's the warrior commander here right?""How do you know that?""I'm from the Blood Shield Pack, remember? The one with the Aster family. I know some things that'll greatly benefit the Lycan race -starting with the traitors amongst you."Emris furrowed his eyebrows. "And you expect me to believe you?"Faye cocked her head. "Ten years ago, he fed Alpha Nigel Aster information and battle plans, even went as far giving his troupe little doses of silver everyday for a month prior the battle. On that day, two hundred Lycans were defeated with ease, causing a surprise attack that overpowered the warriors and ended many lives."Emris' chest tightened, and he clenched his fists so tight that h
"H-how did you get in here?" Faye questioned when she whipped around and met eyes with Emris.His arms were folded as he leaned against the bathroom door frame, his gaze steely and cold.From behind his broad shoulders, she caught sight of the bedroom door wide open- from her earlier outburst.Darn it! She squeezed her eyes shut."Are you going to answer me?" Emris pushed."Why would you come into my room without knocking? Isn't that a little too much? Are you that desperate to kill me?"She hoped her accusations would provoke him and redirect his attention. But Emris was much too smart for that.He narrowed his eyes, then walked towards her. He cocked his head slightly to the side."You didn't hear me."Faye's heart dropped. "What?""The walls in this house are soundproof, but your door was wide open. You could've easily heard me come in, but you didn't.""D-don't be ridiculous! You obviously masked your scent and sound-""I didn't. So stop avoiding the question."Faye's heartbeat qu
The next day wasn't any easier for Faye.She knew it would take time for the others to warm up to her, and she was willing to do whatever it took.But, she didn't expect Gwen to charge in like a hero."Why is she sitting at this table?" Emris growled.The worst kind of hero.Faye lowered her head and begged the earth to swallow her whole.The family of six sat around the dining table- with Faye sticking out like a sore thumb."It's a good way to make her feel more at home." Gwen was unfazed by the tension in the air, cutting away at her food.Nick handed her his plate of already sliced Steak and she shot him a grateful grin.Emris leaned back on his seat, his gaze sharpening on Faye."Is this a joke?" He demanded. "You just casually let her sit here?"He looked between his parents, then Vincent and Lynn."Emris," Nick sighed, setting his fork down. "Please, find a way to let this go."Emris eyes widened at Nick's request. It felt like betrayal, especially when he wasn't the only one s
The room remained quiet, and all eyes were on Faye."Aysel Aster." She said and their hearts dropped.Mabel sighed heavily.Aster– the cruelest and most powerful family in the Werewolf race.They obsessed over power and indulged in brutal trainings. Their bloodline alone was responsible for the war between Werewolves and Lycans.All for greed and a thirst to rule.Gwen’s wide eyes shifted to a seemingly unfazed Mabel, then she exhaled shakily, running her hands over her face."Mabel," she breathed, "you should've started with that."Mabel shrugged. "Figured you guys needed candy before getting your teeth pulled."Gwen scoffed, too strung out to find any humor.A chuckle cut through the silence that loomed over them, and their attention settled on Nick, slouched back in his Swivel chair, hand to his forehead and shoulders trembling.Mabel frowned. "Are you seriously laughing?"Nick didn't answer, but chuckled louder.Gwen clasped her hands, a thin, brittle smile pulling at the corners