Myra   My days weren’t getting any easier. Without Damian, Akira had become weak, and although Violet said that she would be back after mourning the loss, I was not sure. So far, my wolf’s responses have been feeble, in small hums and grunts. But she refuses to take over. Even when training I try to involve her, but she just retreats somewhere at the back of my mind.    “Take it easy for now,” Brandon had said when during a sparring match between Jamie and I, he had accidentally attacked a little too aggressively and since I was not prepared, I had received a bruised jaw. Jamie had profusely apologized and when Brandon advised me, I could see his eyes filled with pity. I hated this. But I didn’t want them to be at the receiving end of my anger, so I barely nodded and went back to my room.   

Myra   I bounced my legs impatiently as I waited for Andrew in his study. The man finally decided to show up after a week of being MIA and I found out about his silent arrival in the evening when Violet informed me about him asking me to meet him. But when I entered his study, it was empty.    Fidgeting with the hem of my sweatshirt, I contemplated whether I should stand up and go hunting for one particular old wizard or just stay here and anticipate his arrival. I blew out a shuddering breath and leaned back on the couch. My gaze wandered from one book-filled shelf to another. Had I been a bookworm, I might have whiled away my time by reading a book.    “Waited for long, I presume?” I yelped when his voice broke the silence in the room. He looked haggard. His eyes had sunken, and his c

Myra   The ceramic bowl slipped through my fingers and fell to the ground, shattering into pieces. “Woah there, are you okay?” Jamie hurriedly came to my aid, getting a dustpan from somewhere and sweeping away the pieces before depositing them into the bin. I, however, stayed rooted to my spot, beside the breakfast bar, staring blankly at my trembling fingers.    What happened? What just happened? I blinked back to reality when I heard my name being called. I turned to look at Jamie, who was staring back at me, his worried-filled eyes assessing my expression.    “Myra? Are you feeling well?” I nodded dumbly at the question. My mind felt like mush, lethargically processing the statement. “When..when did you come?” I heard myself asking. Jamie’s brow creased. But instead of answering, he

Andrew I returned home to another problem. Celie had let me stay for a few more days before I had been called for business and it seemed that in this short amount of time, something grave happened. I entered my study, initially thankful that I hadn’t bumped into anyone, especially Alexandra. But that gratitude to the unknown lasted mere seconds because as soon as I stepped into my safe haven, I was greeted by Violet and Alexandra. While the younger one looked pale and apprehensive, the older of the two looked livid.  “Well, I...didn’t expect such a warm welcome,” I said dryly as I walked further in. “We didn’t mean to disturb you,” Violet began, but was cut off by Alexandra’s sharp tone. “Believe me, I don’t care where you go, but there’s an urgent situation and it would be better if the man of the house could inform us his whereabout to us from the next time.” 

Celie   “Ah, Andrew, it’s nice to see you again,” he said while I stood frozen at the spot. Andrew’s eyes were trained on me, waiting like a predator waits for its prey to make a mistake. “The feeling isn’t mutual,” he muttered without looking at the other man. “I said how and why is this man here?” he repeated, and this time the edge in his voice made me wince slightly. I swallowed nervously. My gaze darted towards my accomplice, who was busy smirking at Andrew.    “He-” I croaked and my accomplice’s gaze flickered to mine, challenging me to divulge the truth. “Yes, Celie, tell me how and why I am here,” he retorted, the taunt obvious in his tone. I was panicking. The last thing I wanted now was to break my act and be forever hated by the person I loved so much. I wouldn’t be able to help Damian either. I opened my mouth to say but my accomplice bea