Beginning And Beyond Novels & Stories

Because this? This was just the beginning.

Aarunya whispered. And with that the war had begun. *** How was the chapter guys? Hope you all liked it xoxo

"Yes. If there's anything usable, you can keep it if you don't mind. But I should tell you in advance—a man may come looking for me after I leave. Just tell him I'm gone." "Got it. A breakup, eh? Best to make it clean." The new owner grinned. "Don't worry. I've got a sharp tongue. I'll scold him until he cries." I smiled and nodded. Then, dragging my suitcase behind me, I made a call. Soon, people from the institute arrived and took me away. When my teacher saw me, he was surprised. "Just one suitcase?" "Only the essentials. I don't need anything else. I'm serious. Once this mission starts, there's no turning back."

Content Warning: This chapter contains themes with institutional abuse, psychological manipulation, and implied violence. Reader discretion advised. The dormitory lights clicked off at eleven and I lay in the dark counting every breath like it might be the last one that still belonged to me. The key was warm in my palm. I kept running my thumb across the letters scratched into the metal and trying to decide what they meant now. T-O-B-Y. Either the most real thing in this place or the most carefully constructed lie I had ever been handed.

They had left no detail untouched. Fresh flowers adorned every surface, and soft classical music wafted through discreet speakers, adding a gentle serenade to the ambiance. As I stood in the midst of this extravagant space, I couldn't help but feel a mixture of gratitude and awe. This room was more than a bedroom; it was a testament to the privilege and abundance that now surrounded me.

Beautiful things don’t end. They level up. **To be continued…** (The epic begins.)

I need the sleep more than anything because in the upcoming days I won’t get much of it. We landed in Boston and checked into a hotel since we haven’t bought a house yet but now more than ever, I’m scared as the fight is about to begin between me and that vile human being but I know they will be a lot of casualties in wars but I have to minimize them on my side as soon as possible. I have three beautiful babies that I have to go back to when this is all done.

She just says, “Combat drills tomorrow. Redirect instead of repress. You have until then to get your head straight.” Then she leaves me there, still buzzing with broken magic and shame. I collapse onto the ground and try to recover my energy, my body is still sizzling from the connection and the power surge. I take in short breaths while thinking about Kael. Realising my pitiable state is of no benefit to me, I gather myself and head back to the pack grounds. But instead of going straight to my prison of a home I decide to detour once again but this time, somewhere close by.

Unavoidable. And just beginning.

Where love began, and where it will always return The End