Chapter 6: The Invasion

Lucien’s POV

I was dumbfounded at the sight before me. It seemed almost like a dream but I knew it certainly was not a dream. I was awake and conscious to know that this was real. Aimee was not only levitating but she was glowing like the moon.

I wanted to believe that she was doing this on purpose but then her eyes were closed. In fact, she was fast asleep. She certainly did not know what was happening to her body. What exactly was going on and who was this mate of mine? A lot of questions came into mind but I was finding it difficult to get any substantive answers.

Before I could get into the negative, I remembered something vital. “The white wolf is not an ordinary wolf. She glows like the moon in the night and her powers are unmeasurable” I remembered the prophecy many years ago

For years I had gone in search of this white wolf to save my people. The white wolf was the only vantage point to destroy the dark forces and stop them from causing any form of trouble. Most especially, one that involves destroying Nexus which I was a protector of.

It was of utmost importance, the oracle had told me, that I found the wolf before it was too late. It was a tough journey. Moved into various places just to find this wolf. I was given a detailed description of what the wolf looked like and how it behaved but no one told me it would be in a human form and how to identify it.

It was a lot for me to do but I knew I had to do it. The pack relied on me to save them. They were my sole responsibility. Ever since the death of my parents by dark forces, I have developed PTSD but that does not stop me from trying to find a way, trying to find a possible end to all of these terrible things that will happen to our world because as they had prophesied. It was going to happen and we must be prepared with the White wolf.

I stared at the glowing and levitating human in front of me and I wondered if she was truly the white wolf that they prophesied about. There was no way this was some kind of joke because it was happening in front of me and no one was relating the news to me.

I took a step forward to have a better look at her. When I got close, I moved my hand to touch her but stopped halfway as she dropped back on the bed and the only thing she did was move to the other side as though nothing just happened.

I would not blame her because she does not know about it just yet. I adjusted the covers and made sure she was covered properly before walking out the door. Shadow growled at me for leaving but I had to leave her to have her rest.

By tomorrow, I will speak to her about it. But then if it were true it would change a lot of things about my decision to reject her. Now, it all depends on whether she would not reject me because of how I had been behaving lately.

A maid was about to walk past me when I stopped her. “Get me Alec” I instructed

She bowed and hurriedly left to do as I'd asked. In my room, it only took a minute of me stepping in for Alec to appear in front of me. “You sent for me,” Alec said giving his in-duty stance

Alec was my best friend since I knew how to walk and I was ecstatic to know he was my beta when I emerged as the alpha of the pack. Not only was he wise but he was a nice man. What made it better was the fact that he was Reine’s mate. He was the best person I could think of to take care of her.

I trust him with my life and I also knew he would lay down his life for me. “Sit,” I told him and he did so immediately already attentive to what I had to say

“I think Aimee is the white wolf” I informed him

“Did she display any signs?” he asked me and I nodded before narrating what I had seen “She is the white wolf then” he said

“But I do not think she is aware of it”

Alec nodded. “And I do not think she can control her powers too,” he told me which I completely agreed with

If she was aware and was able to control her powers, then she would not be levitating while asleep. Who knows what could have happened if she moved away from the bed and from that height, she could most definitely hurt herself. That thought upset both me and Shadow.

“But that’s not why I called you. I need you to do something. You need to check if she is aware or not” I told him

“You want me to touch her?” he asked

I knew what he was implying. We wolves are very possessive with our mates. Even though our mate was touched lightly by any man we get agitated about it. “I permit you to touch her to get the information I need,” I said

Morning came and we all stepped into the dining table to have a meal. Aimee stepped down to join us and she stared at me surprised for some time before Reine called her to take a seat beside her. I only glanced at her once as she sat down before concentrating on my food.

I noticed her staring at me but I chose to ignore it. “Mi lady, you look pale. Are you okay?” Alec asked, placing a hand on her wrist

Shadow growled a little bit I knew he was only doing what I had asked him too

“No, I'm fine. Just didn't sleep comfortably” she told him

“I tell the maids to get you a better bed” Alec told her taking back his hand

From what we both know, the reason she felt that way was because of what happened the previous night. It was either she knew what happened and did not want to tell us or she didn't know at all.

Alec then turned to me, shaking his head. Which meant she was not aware of her abilities. I was about to speak but then a guard ran into the room. “Alpha, there is trouble. Invasion by the dark forces”

I sprung up to my feet and so did Alec and Isaac who joined me immediately towards the door. I turned to Reine. “Keep her out of this” I instructed and Reine nodded before I stepped out of the house

I instructed that more warriors be sent to protect the people. The scene that met me was gruesome. Most of the pack members were dead and they left a trail with them. We followed. It was dangerous but if we figured out where they were headed then we could find a way to eliminate them.

I was calm on the outside but the scene only made me remember the day and the way my parents were killed. After about thirty minutes of our eyes down, watching the trail of blood and dead bodies, we finally figured that we had walked back to…

“The Castle” Isaac completed my thoughts

Instinctively, Alec rushed into the building calling out to Reine. Once I got in, I spoke to the first warrior I saw. “Search this castle with the rest” I commanded before joining Alec and Isaac

Reine rushed down the stairs.“Is all okay?” she asked and Alec without saying a word immediately hugged her then placed a kiss on her forehead

But if Reine was here then, “Where is Aimee?” I asked

“Up in her room. I left her when I heard Alec call me” Reine explained

I was about to relax when Reine's eyes went to the back, she shook a little and thanks to Alec who held her still she did not fall. “What’s wrong?” Alec asked but she did not reply instead she glanced at all of us before running up the stairs

We joined her in Aimee's room. It was empty. “Where is she?” I asked, barely keeping Shadow in check

He was unsettled and it made me unsettled. “No, no, no,” Reine said, looking around

“What did you see, Reine? And where is my mate?” I yelled

“They took her”

The words echoed in my eyes. I tried to blink them away. “Who took her away?” I heard Alec asked

“The dark forces” came Reine's reply

Shadow growled loudly. I did not want to believe it. The boldness and composure I had for so long was gone. I knew what was happening to me but I could not stop it. My heart pounded in my chest and even though I wanted to stop Shadow, he overtook and I transformed.