Determined to find a way to prevent the war, Vivian set off to meet Sandilo’s father.
She looked around her, there was no one in sight. The sunlight filtered through the leaves giving it a golden appearance. It was eerily silent. She couldn’t even hear the sound of birds or animals. It was as if they had retreated into a haven, predicting a war.
Soon, she started regretting her decision. She had been walking for hours now, the sun had completed three-quarters of its journey.
She felt like she was lost. All she could see were rows and rows of trees around her. The trees too looked identical to each other. She didn’t know how to go back again either.
“Well done! Vivi… Congratulations on screwing up everything.” She muttered as she slumped on the ground.
Her throat was parched due to exertion and her legs ached like hell. The wound on her arm wasn’t getting any better either. It was oozing with pus now. But,
Alpa Sandilo, Veron, Justin, and Rufus were seated in a circle in the courtyard. Some other eminent members had joined them for discussing strategies.“Alpha, why don’t we use the new tinkle weapons we have made. They are very sharp and it will help us gain an upper hand easily…”“I think he is right, Sandilo…”When Veron didn’t get a response, he placed his hand on Sandilo’s shoulder and shook him slightly.Sandilo shuffled in his seat and muttered, “Hmmm… good idea…”“Alpha, we must form four groups. So that we can ambush the Blackmoon pack….”Sandilo just kept staring into space. His eyebrows furrowed and he jolted out of his seat saying, “Where is Vivian?”“Ummm… Wasn’t she sleeping in the room? Why? What happened?”Sandilo trotted towards the bedroom without replying. His heart skipped a
“Alpha,” Roxan greeted as he stood respectfully in front of his father. He kept his eyes lowered even after he stood up straight. Vivian couldn’t help but scoff at his pretense.“This girl here says that you molested her, is that true?” he asked Roxan in a stern voice.“Of course not, Father. How can I do such a heinous deed? I know that she is Sandilo’s mate. She was the one who interfered in my work.”“Alpha, he was torturing that poor girl unnecessarily…” Vivian blurted out before Roxan could complete his sentence.Alpha glared at her and said, “Don’t interrupt, girl. I will give you the chance to speak…”Vivian could almost hear Sandilo gnashing his teeth. He held her tighter, showing his silent support. He would have ripped off the man’s neck if he wasn’t his father.“I had just gone to get some women as per your instruction Alp
“Where the heck have you been Vivi? Are you like crazy… I mean like a monster level crazy… do you have any idea how much we were worried? I mean we have a war to fight but damn! We haven’t thought about the strategies even once…” Apra ranted the moment she saw Sandilo walk in with Vivian in his arms.He adjusted Vivian's position slightly to make hermore comfortable but didn't set her down.Vivian craned her neck to look at Apra. She felt a pang of guilt, seeing her weary appearance. She let out a deep sigh and said, “I am sorry… I had to go…”“Why are you not putting her down, Alpha? Is she hurt?” Apra interrupted, running her eyes all over her.“No, she is fine…” Sandilo said still gazing at Vivian.Apra shook her head incredulously while Veron just stared at them with a blank expression. He had expected him to be angry at Vivian for getting away
“How did you do that? How did you understand what I wanted to ask you?” Vivan asked in a bewildered voice.“Umm… mates can hear each other’s thoughts. That is what Olcan told me.”“Olcan? Who is that.”“Ahhh… you broke his heart….” Sandilo said placing his hand over his chest.“Can you please come straight to the point, Sandy? My brain is boggled at right now.”“He is my wolf, Vivian…”Vivian shook her head trying to grasp what he was saying, “Your wolf as in… the large black one I was terrified of…”Sandilo pursed his lips and said, “Olcan told me that he is really sad about this… He didn’t want to scare you…”“Wait, what? Aren’t both of you the same?”“Ummm…. Vivian, we are the same yet different. Olcan is my wolf spirit. He is
“The aroma is so heavenly, Vivi. Can I please taste it?” Apra asked drawing in a deep breath.“Not now, let it be well cooked first. All I need to do is wrap them in this Paste and set it to bake…” Vivian replied placing a piece of meat in a thick paste of turmeric, coriander, and spices.“How long will it take to get cooked?” Apra asked, staring greedily at the piece that was getting baked.Vivian chuckled before replying, “A while, but remember you will get only one piece each. I want to send the rest to Sandy’s father.”“Hey, I wanted to ask something…” Apra asked with a mischievous glint in her eyes.“Yes,” Vivian said raising her head to meet Apra’s eyes.“Have you guys done it yet?”Vivian’s forehead furrowed in confusion but then her face turned beet red when she realized the meaning of the words.She lower
Sloppy noises and the moist feeling on her hand forced Vivian to open her eyes. She found Olcan, towering over her. It took a few moments to figure out that he was licking her hand. He was fully focused on the task as if that was the most important work in the world.Surprisingly, she didn’t feel scared anymore. A strong scent of petrichor and pine made her feel heady. It was just like being with Sandilo.Proximity to Olcan calmed down her frayed nerves. She felt an intense urge to run her hand through the wolf’s shiny, black fur. She raised her free hand and placed it lightly on the wolf’s mane.Olcan raised its head and looked up at her with a sad expression, its ears drooping down.Her heart broke and she Couldn’t resist throwing her arms around Olcan. It was like placing her hands on a wall of fur. Her hands were too small to hug properly.Vivian’s heart fluttered at the purring sound he made. While she was r
Sandilo had Vivian trapped between his arms. She tried to back off but the cold wall behind her made any kind of movement impossible.Her heart pounded against her ribs and her breath hitched. She felt like her mind was incapable of forming any coherent thoughts.Sandilo lowered his face till his lips were almost touching hers. Vivian’s heart throbbed erratically and she gulped. Sandilo looked beyond mad. Fear course through her veins.Without warning, Sandilo bit her lower lips and crushed her lips as if he was punishing her. His hands wrapped around her waist and pulled her closer.Vivian’s head started spinning and she couldn’t remember how to breathe. She could see the stars and the darkness threatened to engulf her but Sandilo stopped at the right moment.“What is with this ‘Allowed’ thing?” He said in a low but dangerous tone.Tears trickled down her cheeks when she finally remembered what this
Vivian, Aphrodite, Sandilo, and Veron were seated at the table in the courtyard. They preferred to have their breakfast in the open, where it was cool and breezy.The bamboo gate swung open drawing Vivian’s attention to the gate. Her face lit up in a smile when she saw that it was Sandilo’s father.“Father…” She stood up and hugged him as he joined the table. Sandilo greeted him to but they didn’t hug.“What is for the breakfast?” He asked, pulling the empty chair and sitting.“Just some pasta…” Vivian said with a faint smile.“Now, what is that? Damn! The people on your planet are definitely, huge foodies… I mean I always feel like you will repeat the dishes but Puff!!! You come up with something new.” Father said shaking his head.“This looks funny though… I mean it looks like swirling food…” He said fighting the urge to laugh.
Vivian woke up with a start the next morning; completely drenched in sweat. She gripped the edge of the bed as she tried to catch her breath.“Vivi, what happened, love?” Sandilo asked groggily as he sat up rubbing his eyes.“I… saw that a fleet of spaceships had attacked the Lycan World and we both were running about, trying to save our daughter,” Vivian muttered with a horrified look.“Love, look at me…” Sandilo said drawing closer and lifting her chin.Looking into her eyes, he said, “It was just a dream. We are safe at the AV cottage. There is no attack.”Vivian’s eyes swept around the room and she relaxed considerably. Sandilo was right. It was only a dream. Still, she couldn’t help but wonder why she had seen the nightmare.Suddenly, she jumped to her feet and ran out. Sandilo shook his head at her weird behavior before following her out.It was a good thi
The unification ceremony was to be held by the lakeside. It was tradition to exchange vows under the moonlight.Sana checked the decorations one last time before the guests started to arrive. It was unlike anything the werewolves had ever seen. The whole stage was carved out of a single slab of pure white marble. It dazzled in the moonlight giving it a surreal look.Four pillars flanked the stage. Garlands of flowers entwined around the pillars like vines. Streamers and garlands ran between the pillars creating an enclosure of sorts. They had even managed to make four light bulbs glow in the corners.It was perfect just like Vivian had envisioned. Sana just wanted to add some additional effect. She took out a jar and opened it. The next moment, hundreds of fireflies flocked around the light bulbs, giving the setting a fairytale look.The area around the lake had been cleared to make room for the guests. In the extreme right corner, a huge stone oven had b
Sandilo’s eyes darted from Grandpops to the steep descent. He was torn between following his mate and leaving her Grandpa alone in this unknown place.“It is okay, Go and get her…” Grandpops said, taking off his glasses and cleaning them.“But… Grandpops… This place is not safe. What if the wolves attack while I am away… Vivian will never forgive me…”Grandpops cleared his throat and said, “What if something happens to her?”Sandilo wrung his hands. He was really in a great fix. Just when he thought that things couldn’t get any worse, he heard the cracking of the leaves followed by heavy footsteps. His ears perked and he positioned in front of Grandpops.Grandpa let out a snort and said, “I don’t think I need your protection, cub. Move aside."Sandilo’s heartbeat accelerated as Grandpops shoved him out of the way and walked towards the brink
The winds blew up the dust like a huge whirlwind but Sandilo and Vivian stood frozen, dazzled by the sight. The spaceship landed as softly as the flamingoes skimming over the water. A door slid open and a slide of sorts rolled down.An old man with grey hair, bespectacled eyes, and wrinkled face emerged out of the entrance and slid down as if he were riding a huge slide. His face was lit up with child-like curiosity.His eyes darted around, drinking in the beautiful landscape. He opened his arms and took in a deep breath. His face flushed with contentment.Vivian couldn’t believe what she was seeing. She felt like she will go crazy with the intensity of emotions that she felt at that time.Much to Sandilo’s surprise, she leaped into the air and launched herself at the old man. She started licking his face just like a dog licks her master if they see them after a very long time.The old man was dumbfounded when the huge white wolf pounce
“Sandy, Rewa is desperate for a run. Can we just trot up the mountain and come back?” Vivian asked batting her eyelashes.Sandilo groaned and said, shaking his head, “You know you can’t do that. Why do you keep pestering me with the same question, Vivi.”Vivian’s face flushed and she said glaring at him, “I am so done with this stupidity. It is a month since this craziness started. I don’t care if I die the next moment. I am going out.”Sandilo grabbed her arm and raised her face by her chin saying, “I don’t want to make you unhappy love. I am just worried about your safety.”“Just take your hands off me, Sandy. I have had enough of it. I am not some barbie doll whom you can keep trapped in a cage…. I am bloody suffocated trapped in this stupid cottage all this while.” She screamed, shoving him aside.She took her wolf form and was outside the door with a singl
Sandilo felt a tickling sensation in his nose, he turned in his sleep and sneezed. Vivian giggled as she watched him rub his nose and doze off again.She inserted the grass stalk in his nose again and twirled it gently. He grunted something and turned to the other side again.Sandilo woke up with a start when Vivian was about to twirl the stalk for the third time.“Who the F***! is that?” He roared, his face red with fury.The stalk from Vivian’s hand dropped and she crossed her arms puffing her cheeks.Realization dawned on Sandilo as he took in Vivian’s upset expression. He started apologizing instantly, “I am so sorry, love… I didn’t realize it was you…”Vivian just pursed her lips and looked away.Sandilo kicked himself inwardly.F***! Did he have to screw everything up so soon? Damn! His temper. His eyes darted around the room looking for inspiration to cheer Vivi
Vivian stopped pacing after a while. She stood right in front of him and said in a cold voice, “Your punishment is that you are never allowed to touch me…”Colour drained from Sandilo’s face. His heart stopped beating and he felt a ringing sensation in his ears. He could do anything for Vivian but this….Vivian bent over her knees laughing. When she looked up there were tears in her eyes. She said, “Look at your face. It looks pale as a ghost as if I have given you a death sentence…”Sandilo groaned and said, “You have no idea, Vivi… This is worse than a death sentence… You want me to…”His words were cut off as Vivian pressed her lips against him. Sandilo stood frozen for a moment before responding. He placed his right arm over her waist and drew her closer.With his other hand, he brushed away the locks of hair that were getting in the way. He lifted her chin to g
Vivian sniffled and continued her rant, “ Oh, Sandy… you have no idea how much my heart ached to hold you one last time before I died… I wanted to…”Vivian felt like her heart would burst at the intensity of the emotions she was feeling. She burst into loud sobs burying her head in Olcan’s fur.Olcan moved away causing her to stagger. She looked up at him with a hurt expression. The next moment, his claws started retracting and the fur vanished.She was too stunned to react. She watched him as he took his human form. Her face turned red and she closed her eyes, embarrassed to see him naked.The moment Vivian said that she wanted to hold him, Sandilo’s control snapped. He took over Olcan, not caring that he had no change of clothes.He pulled Vivian into a tight hug the moment the transformation was complete. The fire that had been burning him all this while was calmed by her touch. He moaned as he molded
The moment Vivian crashed the device against the wall, a strange feeling overcame her. Before she could realize what was happening, she found herself falling downward.“Ahhh!!!” A loud scream erupted in her mouth as her heart came to her mouth. The scream was lost somewhere in the air as she fell sharply towards the Lycan World.She covered her ears midair as the spaceship exploded. The waves of the sound hit her accelerating her fall. The temperature around her rose, scorching her skin. The flames lapped and almost touched her fur… fur… it was then Vivian realized that Rewa had taken over.She made the mistake of looking downward. She was at such a height that she could see the curve of the planet. The fall was very steep and there was no way she could survive it.*F*** Rewa! What the heck do you think you are doing?**I am trying to save our life… Unlike you I don’t wish to die so early!**Wow! I can