It was a week into the search and progress hadn't been made. Adrian was still in jail, and my mom prohibited Sarah and I from moving around too much since we were in "trying times." On the other hand, rumours had spread fast that some werewolves from our grove had been involved in a secret meeting with some unidentified vampires. I literally didn't know where and how the rumour started spreading but it was a particular day Sarah and I were playing cards in our room, and she brought it up, I came to know of it. "A secret meeting?" My voice rang. "Yeah. I heard Don went for it too and that's why he's been missing. They say it's been happening for months now, somewhere hidden in the woods, away from any of our kinds' prying eyes." Don had gone missing. So that's why I hadn't seen him for such a long time. But why did noone talk about him and just - forget and pretend like he never existed? This was getting stranger than I could divulge. "But who attended those meetings?" "Werewolv

Things got pretty tense between our grove and the vampire coven, and it started feeling pretty dangerous around here. Our peaceful grove turned into a freaking war zone. It's like we couldn't even tell who was on our side anymore. Strange messages started coming to us from unknown messengers. The messages scared us, warning us about an upcoming war. Each note made us feel uneasy - some written in a very dark shade of red blood spelling out, "Prepare for war." The pack hunters were getting antsy, honing their instincts due to the oncoming threat. The boundaries that used to keep us apart from the vampire realm were now the battleground of an invisible war. Every night, spies would sneak into our territory, aiming to weaken and scare us. We all got together, making plans and gearing up for the inevitable fight. The pack hunters stepped up their game, training even harder and improving their skills to take. The nights grew scarier, and the forest seemed to warn us of impending doom.

"Hush, Sarah, or you'll attract attention." I cautioned her and quickly went to close the door with one of my wings, which felt weird. "Holy shit…holy shit…" "Do I look that horrid?" I asked. "I don't know…what I can tell you, babes…that's if you're in there." "Sarah, I'm replying you. Yes I'm here." "Then please change back - this shit is really terrifying." "Do I look that bad?" "For god sake just change back!" She yelled. "I don't know how to!" I yelled back. "Oh no.." "What?" "Shhhhh." "What is it?" "Footsteps. You need to hide. Someone's coming." "But where?" "I don't know. In the bathroom. Go in..now." Sarah shoved my feathery self into the bathroom… "Urrghhh…oh gosh. I hate birds. I hate feathers." She kept on whimpering. "Thanks a lot." I said sarcastically. "Don't say anything okay?" "I'll try." She went to open the door and I heard mom's voice. "Where's Lily?" "Morning, Aunt." "Morning. Isn't Lily with you?" "Em, now…well she went downstairs to get a

He softly bit a part of my neck and I felt a surge of energy run through my body. He had marked me as his. I was already his. There was no denying.This was the first time I was having sex with anyone so I didn't want him to notice my inexperience and naivety, but I felt he did and that's why he was slow and gentle with me.He slid his right hand down my abdomen, my belly button too sensitive, and traced my core. The tingling of my essence made me shudder. I was completely wet under him."Do you like that?" He whispered into my ear."Uhun." I slowly nodded.He continued to stroke my labia, each movement sending pulsating jerks through my hips. He worked on it till I felt it coming. And then I came undone on him.He took the same finger and licked my essence in front of me, showing that he wanted every part of me. I really liked this side of him.He finally stopped the shower and wrapped a towel around both our bodies to dry us.I whispered to him, "Adrian, we're not done are we?""Oh,

It was chaos. Screams filled the air, and fear gripped my heart. —-----It was a normal Wednesday afternoon. I was with Jaxon and Adrian on the training field when I started hearing screams. People rushed in through the gates, mostly women and girls.Sarah who was outside the gates came bustling in to meet us."What happened?" Jaxon asked."G…d..He…vam…vampires…they're attacking our men outside…"Our ears stood on alert. Jaxon and Adrian rushed to inform my father and I took Sarah in. The day we finally feared had come. My father's diplomacy was futile and I knew Rex would be saying 'I told you so' if he could see what was happening right now.My father ordered all the warriors to arm themselves for battle as the vampires threatened to take down our home. Jaxon was the head of a fleet and they were already sent out into the battleground, outside the gates. The gates were barricaded and all the women and kids were instructed by my mother to stay in an underground safe room. Sarah and