SEVENA warden at the gate of the hospital tried to slow me down. I stepped on the gas, instead. Fortunately for him, he jumped out of the way before I crushed him."Sorry..." I mumbled as if he could hear me. I drove at a high speed for a long time. Every turn I made was blurry. I didn't realize where I was going until I read a sign that said, "Welcome to Luster Falls.""Oh, no!" I muttered, looking around. I should have known better than to have lost myself while speeding.My father's death anniversary was today. I know I said it was risky to be in Luster Falls today. However, I realized that I couldn't stay away. Something kept pulling me towards home. Also, my wolf was restless. I couldn't help feeling that I'd get to see Winter again today. Maybe I'd see her when she's on her way to visit my father's grave. Dawn had told me that the impostor never allowed them to go out.But on such a memorable day, wouldn't he go out with them just to keep up appearances? It might seem I was w

WINTERA bubbly, fizzy sensation coursed through my veins. The hairs at the back of my neck stood tall at the same time. I spun on my heels slowly.I knew that rich and earthy scent anywhere. Even if I was deep in slumber and was woken up, I'd be able to tell who owned that scent. It was Seven's. I swear!It was just like I last remembered. The scent came to my nose as the breeze continued to blow. I walked back to the handrail and held it. My eyes wandered in all directions.What was happening? Why could I smell Seven? Was I hallucinating?The bubbly sensation suddenly found its way to my chest. My hand slipped off the handrail. However, I held it with the other. I looked down and then to the side.It was already dark out. The crescent moon was out and the lights in the compound were already turned on.When I looked down, the only people I could see were the security guards. One of them looked at me. He scowled like they had been doing anytime I came out to the balcony.There was n

SEVENIt hurt me greatly to see Winter in this state. She looked disheveled and beaten. She looked nothing like the cheerful Winter I knew. There was even a large bandage wrapped around her elbow. It was clear she had hurt herself. When she looked out in my direction, I couldn't help speaking to her. I didn't know if she heard me. But I just kept talking.There was something about the way she looked around. Maybe she could sense my presence. Or maybe she was just not acting herself because today was what it was: a tragic day marked by a tragic event.I had totally forgotten that it was my birthday until I saw Winter. Her appearance reminded me of when she found out that her parents had died in the blast/fire. For days, I saw her acting crazy and fighting off anyone who attempted to console her.Strangely, she pulled out of her grief long before I did. Now, it seemed she was slipping right back.I tried to assure her that everything would be alright. From where I stood, I noticed as s

KAI-VIIIn the gazebo located behind the house, three men stared at me as I discussed my plans. The day had just broken, yet I had called them all together after failing to fall asleep the night before. I hadn't been able to shake off a weird feeling all night."Boss, where exactly would you like us to start first?" one of them asked after listening to me attentively.I rubbed my chin, still resting my back on a pillar. "Go into town first. Check every building, whether suspicious or not. But I need you guys to have a look at any building that doesn't seem like it would have a lab. You know, people like hiding stuff in the strangest places. You three can divide yourself between the regions. At least, one person should concentrate on the outskirts, while the other two..."Yes, you guessed right. I was sending them to look for the lab run by Seven's mother when she was still alive. I had this strong feeling that once I located her lab, I would get a good lead on the Phoenix Orb.Destroy

WINTERStanding up to Kai was something I didn't know I would ever do. But with Dawn's life hanging by a thread and my pleas falling on deaf ears, I didn't particularly have any other choice.My heart was in my mouth as I threatened him. Strangely, my threat had worked. Who knew Kai would do my bidding as long as I threatened to throw a tantrum? How I wished visitors could keep coming every day. Maybe I would be able to escape from this prison with time.I watched with rapt attention as the nurse checked Dawn's vitals. When she brought out an injection, I darted forward and asked, "What's that? You are not about to poison her again, are you?"The nurse leveled a frown at me. She flicked the syringe and responded, "You don't have to know what it is. All I can say is that this will make your daughter better. You want that, don't you?"Hearing those words, I withdrew my hands which were outstretched. I stared at my poor daughter's pale face and then nodded at the nurse. "Sorry... Please