"You actually think you can defeat me, bitch?" Audrey sneered. "You may have some fancy powers, but you're no match for me."I didn't respond. I was solely focused on unleashing the potential building up in me. I knew I had to be careful because Audrey was a skilled and cunning fighter. We stood in front of each other. The sunlight filtered through the trees, creating dancing figures of light beneath us. My determined gaze glowed with my Guardian powers finally surfacing, while Audrey's dark eyes reflected her dark magic.The clash of our powers sent shockwaves through the air. With a hand gesture, I created a shining Guardian shield to protect myself from Audrey's dark magic. Audrey, with a wicked grin, launched black energy towards me, testing my defenses."So you've got some fancy powers now? Let's see how you fair with them." She snorted.Our fight grew stronger, and the ground trembled from the power of the clashes. I moved with grace, using my energy to fight back. Audrey was f

"No..I mean, not..I… ""Sarah, who attacked both of you that day?"Sarah was confused. "It was Ethan." I finally said. "Her description of the vampire fitted Ethan.""Ethan? But who's that?" Sarah looked at me."The vampire that was captured and tortured by dad that time.""Oh, but how do you know his name?""I, just know it.""But why would he want to hurt Theo and I?""That's what we have to find out."I looked at Adrian and saw he was deep in thought. I held his arm and he looked at me, "Anything?""I can't believe he would do something like this," he admitted.Just then, Theo's convulsions worsened, and we rushed to his side, trying to calm him down. Sarah's eyes were filled with tears as she held his hand, whispering soothing words. "Hang on, Theo. We'll get you through this," she said softly.As the minutes drew longer, we continued to keep watch over Theo, praying for his recovery. "Can't you do something to stop this?" Sarah said pointing at Theo who was still convulsing.He

~NARRATOR'S POV~The atmosphere in the meeting hall was uneasy. There was a sense of urgency hanging in the air. The recent events had pushed them to a breaking point, and it was time to make a difficult decision. Tyler, Lily's father, and the elders sat at the head of the table. They all looked very serious and ready to get the meeting over with."We can't continue to stand idly by while the vampires attack us," Tyler declared, "We need to take action now. The manpower isn't enough. Those weapons will help us and give us a great advantage. Please, you all should consider this." Tyler pleaded but sounded diplomatic at the same time.The mention of the hidden weapons brought a mix of reaction in the room. Tyler began to wander why exactly his father had always been secretive about the weapons he had stored away for a time of great need. Now that time had come for its use, he was frustrated at the way the elders weren't understanding his logic. He had waited patiently enough but time wa

~LILY'S POV~The soft glow of the sunlight streaming in through the windows made the library warmer. Adrian and I sat across from each other at the large wooden table. It had become a place where we could talk freely and plan for the war that was looming on our horizon."I talked to Tyler two days ago."Adrian adjusted in his seat."I think he's too driven, if that's even a thing. He seemed so vengeful…I'm afraid he'll lose himself in the war and take innocent peoples' life in the process. I've tried to convince him otherwise but his mind is already made up.""I understand the vampires have caused a lot of harm to the pack and I can sympathize with him. But as for keeping him in check, that's why you're there.""Me?" I asked."Yes… you're the chosen one after all."I blew on my nose, "I can't still wrap my head around it.""What?""That we're the 'chosen one'," I said with gestures air quotes. "It's such a huge responsibility."Adrian nodded and put on a serious expression. "Yeah, it

~NARRATOR'S POV~The sun was setting, painting the road with a warm glow. Jaxon walked cautiously, glancing side to side as if now, his own people were a threat to him. He couldn't still come to terms with what had happened. His own father of his own blood and bones had attacked him and wanted to kill him - because he refused an order. He couldn't even believe it happened.Lily had then found him, saved him, healed him and brought him back to the same place he was running away from. His family, his home.Jaxon felt so pitiful towards his own life. He was beyond redemption but Lily and everyone else offered it to him. Why?The last person he wanted to see was Don. He just wanted to get what his mother asked him to get and return to his abode to peacefully heal from all the psychological and physical injuries he'd retained. Don also looked like that day was the first in weeks since he stepped out of his room. He held a staff to support his walking because he looked like he had a limp in