Chapter 13: Reunion.A whole day passed. The day was breaking and the rays of the sun crossed the thick forest which surrounded Darkfire city.While the search continued there, below was a whole other universe, a set of adjoining subterranean galleries with solid concrete beams supporting the walls and ceiling, and lit by lamps.This is where Skylar opened her eyes. She was lying on a bed. Her clothes were changed. At first she thought she was in her room in Blackmoon City, but she didn't recognize the place.Skylar sniffed the air, enticed by the sweet smell of chocolate floating around, then she sat up on the bed and put her feet on the floor.Suddenly, a young woman opened the door and entered, leaving the room to be invaded by this voluptuous smell of chocolate that gave Skylar greedy desires."Finally awake." launched the woman with a soft voice supported by a pretty smile. "I thought you would sleep for eternity." resumed the young woman, watching her watch."You've been sleepin
Chapter 14 : Red-handed."Asher is it you?" Ginger asked surprised when she saw him. Asher blenched, then tried to regain his composure, which puzzled Ginger."As you're never in your office at this hour, I thought someone had broken in." said Ginger, looking at him more closely and cautiously."But I don't understand you Asher. I see you landing on the floor through the window like you're coming from outside. And it's weird, your pants are soaked up to your knees. Where did you come from? you?" asked Ginger."Who me?" Asher said in turn."Of course I'm talking about you Asher. Who else do you want it to be besides you?" Ginger insisted, watching left and right. "Since there's only you in this room?"in embarrassment, Asher proceeded to scratch his head, "Well, you'll never believe me. That's a long story." he said as if to discourage her from trying to find out."Which I would be delighted to listen to." Ginger added, as if to finish Asher's sentence."Well, last night I came out of
Chapter 15 : Risk.John took off the hood of his coat and bowed to the Alpha who glared at them all.His satisfied expression had given way to a cautious but authoritative air. Then he sat down and said, "if you say so, everyone take a seat with me and give me more details."The betas resumed their usual places, including John."My Alpha," William began. "If you allow it, we would like John himself to give you the details of the operation."the Alpha turned to John. "Who would have thought we'd be sitting around this table again with you by our side. Go ahead John. Speak up, I'm listening.""Alpha Kane, I am grateful to you for once again tolerating my presence and giving me the floor. Indeed, I discovered the lycans' hideout and I was able somehow to inform William who came to check. " Said John."We already knew that and I'm grateful to you." The Alpha snapped. "But apart from that, what is this defining role that you have played.""If you allow it my Alpha," William continued."The
Chapter 16 : in extremis.One of the search units deployed to find Skylar was getting dangerously close to the site of the abandoned factory, below which the Equalists had set up their hideaway.Skylar and Twilight were already outside. The passage they had taken to get there led discreetly out of the underground and no one had seen them exit.Twilight took a breath of fresh air and sighed. "Hah! That feels great doesn't it?"Skylar covered her forehead with her hand to protect herself from the sun. "It's true, it feels really good." Skylar replied."Come, follow me. The wild berries are a little lower. Even if no one ever passes by here, we must not hang around outside." Twilight resumed seriously.Twilight in the lead, the two weaved their way through the tall grass without suspecting that she was heading straight for the search unit."I don't understand. Why are you making so many sacrifices just to see werewolves and lycans living in harmony?" Skylar asked. "Like you, I also find
Chapter 1: A tragic love triangleSkylar stood in the shadows, watching as her crush danced with his destined mate at prom. She had been secretly in love with him for years, but she knew it was foolish to think he would ever notice her. As the night wore on, she felt her heart shatter into a million pieces as she watched them leave the dance floor, hand in hand.She couldn't bear to watch any longer. She turned and ran out of the ballroom, tears streaming down her face. She stumbled down the hallway and out the door, gasping for breath. She collapsed onto a bench outside, her mind racing with thoughts of what could have been.As she sat there, lost in her own thoughts, she heard footsteps approaching. She looked up and saw her crush, Celeste, standing in front of her."Sky, are you okay?" he asked, concern etched on his face.Skylar couldn't speak. She just stared at him, her heart racing."Skylar, please say something," Celeste pleaded."I-I'm fine," she stammered, trying to compose
Chapter 2: The magical Encounter.It was 8 p.m.. Skylar walked home from her part-time job, lost in thought. She had been trying to move on from her unrequited love with Celeste for weeks, but it seemed impossible. As she walked, she couldn't help but think about the one person who had captured her heart and refused to let go.Lost in her thoughts, she didn't notice the figure walking towards her until she was almost upon him. She looked up and saw a tall, handsome man with chiseled features that seemed to have been carved by the gods themselves. He had piercing blue eyes that seemed to look right through her, and for a moment, Skylar was lost in them."Excuse me," the man said, breaking her trance. "Are you okay?"Skylar shook her head, realizing she had been staring. "Yes, sorry. I'm fine," she replied.The man smiled at her, and Skylar felt her heart skip a beat. "I'm Skylar," she said, holding out her hand.The man took her hand and shook it firmly. "I'm Asher," he said, his voice
Chapter 3: The Asher's secret.Asher nodded. "Yes. But there's more to it than that. Lycans are a bit different from what you might expect. We're not just mindless beasts who transform under the full moon like most werewolves. We have control over our transformations, "Skylar didn't know what to say. She had heard stories about lycans before, Lycans and werewolves were enemies, but she never thought she would actually meet one."I know this is a lot to take in," Asher continued. "But I wanted to be honest with you. I care about you, Skylar. And I didn't want to keep this from you any longer."Skylar felt a mix of confusion and fear. She wasn't sure if she could trust Asher anymore. But at the same time, she couldn't deny the feelings she had for him."I... I need some time to think," she said, standing up from the couch. "I'm sorry, Asher. I just need some space."Asher nodded, looking crestfallen. "I understand. But please know that I'm here for you, no matter what."As Skylar left
Chapter 4: forbidden loveSkylar froze in fear as she looked at the wolf. It was unlike any wolf she had ever seen before. Its fur was a deep shade of black, and its eyes glowed an eerie shade of red. She could see that it was not a regular wolf.She was surprised by the transformation although it wasn't a full moon. The wolf growled menacingly, its eyes fixed on Skylar.Skylar froze, her heart pounding in her chest. She tried to turn back and run away, but before she could, the wolf jumped on her, pinning her to the ground with a snarl."Who are you?" Skylar gasped, struggling to free herself.The wolf leaned in close, his hot breath on her face. "Stay away from Asher," he growled. "If I see you with him again, I'll kill you both."Skylar's eyes widened in shock. How did he know about her relationship with Asher? And why was he so determined to keep them apart? How did he transform when we're not on a full moon?After the lycan disappeared into the forest, Skylar stumbled back to her