Amante POV  Aswang was weak when they were in human form. Only a few have the ability to maintain their superhuman strengths when they were not on their flyers. Allyssa told me those who had eaten human flesh became stronger. And since they were banned from eating without the matriarch’s permission, mostly were weak before the monthly feast. Sure there were Aswang rogues as well. They were those who do not adhere to superiors and wreak havoc to the human community. Most were subdued early, in order to maintain the existence of the clan concealed within the realms of the human world.Allyssa, being the strongest Aswang, was capable of transformation at her whim, just like me as a werewolf. However, the Aswang family who got caught in the airport were part of the weak ones. They have nothing to go against their oppressors.Hunters were savage. The arrest was bloody brutal. Punch, kick, whack. They did

 Amante POV   The night was cauldron-black when we arrived at the Lausanne mansion on the island. The air of fall was humid and heavy. Despite that, everybody was present to welcome our arrival. The tower was ready for the celebration.Aside from that, tonight was the first of the new moon. It was the Aswang monthly feast and Allyssa could be any happier when we got here just in time. She went to her room to change into the traditional wardrobe used for the festival.“Master Amante, congratulations! We heard about what happened in New York and we were amazed! It was not an easy fleet to take.”“Most of the time, if we were confronted by those human hunters, all we did was cower or endure the torture. We lost too many friends for not fighting back.”“Now, we have hope. We have our heroes, King Amante

Amante POV    I could only gape at Allyssa. She was the one who suffered a lot back in Verte Monde. I could not just believe she would be that willing to stomp her feet back on that place.“You will be there for me. What’s there for me to be afraid of?”She even shrugged her delicate shoulders as if it was the most natural thing for her to say. I glanced at Madame Maida and Seer Iris Meritis. They do have approving looks on their faces.We stood quiet after that. It was awkward that I do not even know how to breath naturally. The trip back to my pack has never occured on me for quite some time. In fact, I do not even thought about it ever. The talk about it completely spoiled the happy and cheerful mood before.The peaceful hours of the sacred night demand refection. I ask myself out to provide

Amante POV    They hugged each other excitedly, like two long time friends that have not seen each other for a year. I was glad, my wife was happy and having a wonderful time with her friend. We stayed by the balcony where they kept on talking to each other.I was merely a stranger before them, but I do not envy their closeness. I actually felt relieved that she  was enjoying herself. This sight was familiar.It was Marina and my mate, together and enjoying each other’s company. I used to feel jealous and left out. It was my arrogance, my self proclaimed superiority over everybody else. I was reminded how awful I was with Allyssa back then. “Enough Amante! All was now a part of the past. You should learn from your mistakes but do not take it to the heart. You have to forgive yourself as much as Allyssa forgave you.”“I agree Amaltheo. All I can do now is to

Amante POV     I called on Joaquin and Senyora Luisita. I asked for information about Cape Narciso. I will need the help of Alpha Mayor in my plans.“Cape Narciso? I just heard that place. It was announced on the new in the television that the frequent earthquakes here are due to the periodic volcanic eruptions there. Some have also reported refuge from there last week after the latest eruption.”“The volcano erupted? How strong?”I felt uncomfortable about the news. If it was true, then the pack stationed in there must be in danger. It’s a disaster!“I think just enough to evacuate some people from there. I know there are some who refused to leave. Maybe the situation there was not so bad.”I was silent for a while and don't know what to say. Allyssa held my hand.“Would there some problem, Amante?”