Chapter 1
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“Run… Hide!!” Yelled a woman “Stay away from them!!”
The woman cried as blood gushed out of her mouth. Lydia sobbed as she lifted her mother’s head into her lap.
It was a shock for a 6 years old girl to lose her mother and witness her being torn out like a paper in their claws.
“No! I do not want to leave you!” screamed Lydia “I can not leave mama! I can not live without you!”
She held her mother closer to her small and fragile body, hoping she could get more power to protect her mother from their attack.
“Ly… Lydia…” mumbled the mother “Y… You can… Can not… You shall… You must s… Survive… You have to run…”
“But…” cried Lydia
“You are not safe here… G… Go away and hide… I will die anyway! I can not do it!! Please run! I beg you!”
“No!!”
“RUNAWAY!! RUN NOW!!”
“Please, do not say so! You can make it! We can make it together!! I believe you can survive! I do not want to lose you! I do not want to be alone! Mama, I am scared!! Mama!!! Mama!!!”The little girl grew pale, as tears gushed out of her small pearly eyes, imagining a future without her tender and loving mother.
“You will not be alone, Lydia…” smiled the mother as she rose her hand towards her daughter’s cheeks “You have papa… You have my soul forever… And soon you will have a husband… This is so early for you, but you will have one soon… Do not marry a werewolf… Do not meet a werewolf… Do not get in contact with these monsters…”
“I hate werewolf, mama. I hate them. They hurt mama.”
“Papa will find you soon, until then you have to hide. Promise me to hide!”
“But…”
“No… Promise me! Promise mama to hide!! I will cry for you.”
“I can not leave you!!!”
“Go away!!! Go!! GO!!! I do not want to see you!! Go out of my sight, Lydia!!! I do not love you!! I do not want to see you! GO AWAY!!”
She yelled with the last bit of her energy to convince her child to run from them. They might reach her soon. Lydia, helplessly, wailed and cried loudly, as sobs eeked out of her soul and shivering lips.She thought that her mother had really hated her, so she left the area hastily towards the deepest forest, in hope her father might find her.
The mother released a sigh of relief, as she heard their footsteps approaching her. Tears ran out of her eyes like and escaping damp as she murmured: “Lydia, do not leave mama… Lydia, come back and save me… I do not want to die… I do not want to be killed... Please… Save me… I do not want to die… Please… Anyone… Any person… Lydia… I love you…”
Lydia did not know why that was happening with her. She was only wondering around the woods, near to their villa, with her mother, just as ever. However, a group of rogue and powerful werewolves attacked them from behind, when their father was far from them.
The mother tried to protect Lydia with her body, until she was severely injured. They had disappeared for two straight days, as Lydia’s father was searching for them insanely.
Lydia, then, could hear a loud scream from behind, that made her body freeze in its place. She knew well what it meant by then, and it made her head spin and all of her body ache.
She tugged her hands into her ears, as her body convulsed violently. She fell into her knees, lowering her head onto the ground, pouring her tears down to the soil, and wishing that her father would find her soon.
Her mother was… Her mother was no more… Existing in that world…
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Lydia gasped as she shot up in her bed, eyes bulging widely, face pouring sweat and hands trembling nervously. Even though the night was cold at that time of the year, yet her body was hot and poring sweat.
The nightmare was not any new to her, but rather a repeated film that could remind her of her mother’s face, which she had kind of forgotten. Yet, it was haunting her from time to time for almost half of her life.
The terrible dream had never failed to disturb her that deeply.
Peering out of the window of her father’s villa, she could tell that the sun had already risen. It was nearly morning, as the light violet and deep orange rays started to emerge through the trees into her room. The whole woods was mesmerizing for her silver eyes.
Looking around her, she could remember why her father had walled the woods around them with high walls. The whole villa had a small forest around, hidden in the walls which her father had built after that accident. He wanted to be sure that Lydia could enjoy the woods safely from the werewolves.
A crowd of trees around her attracted many small animals to come by and pay a visit, they were the only friends she had. Lydia loved the animals and they loved her in exchange. She had been spending her time in her father’s walled forest, and was never ever attacked by these creatures.
Lydia’s mother had always loved the forest and the animals, which made her daughter fall for nature as well.
She closed her eyes and felt the beauty of nature around her, as she remembered that her mother had once stated: “Whenever you miss me, listen to the nature’s voice. Because nature is a mother, and mother is nature.”
As she was meditating after her fearful dream, a loud voice could interrupt her to return her to her fearful reality.
Her nightmares were no different from the life she was living.
“Lydia!! Get down, now!!” yelled the voice “We have prepared you and your animals a feast. So, have a breakfast and eat together with your type.”
Chapter 2…… “Lydia!! Get down, now!!” yelled the voice “We have prepared you and your animals a feast. So, have a breakfast and eat together with your type.” Just as the same nuisance as every day. Lydia went downwards the stairs, as she could see her stepmother’s silhouette in the corridor with two maids, placing her arms at her hips with a mockery look on her face. The two maids were holding some leftovers of the morning breakfast, which were packed poorly, as if they did not consider Lydia a human being or a part of the family. “Get your trash out and eat with your animals.” Mocked the stepmother. Lydia held her so-called feast, as none of the food was edible for people to eat, and stepped out of the villa. Her sister Sofia watched the scene from across the living room, as she smirked at her without a single pity on her face. Lydia was used to such scenarios whenever her father would leave her with her stepmother and stepsister for a business trip. Sofia was t
Chapter 3…… In front of the cabin, Lydia loaded her pistol and stepped carefully towards the cottage. She was scared that they might hear her loud heartbeats. Her breath was shallow and deep, she was trying to drag more air into her shivering lips. Her forehead was sweating, even if it was an afternoon of February. All of sudden, she barged hastily into the cabin, holding her pistol tightly and placing her finger on the trigger, ready to shoot at any time. She pointed the pistol to the front, as her hands were trembling and shivering. Could she be able to do it? “Do not move!!” she yelled “I will shoot!!!” She looked around her, but found no one in front. She was sure that someone would be hiding in the cabin, however she was shocked that she found no one. Frightening her, was the large pond of red fresh blood, that seemed still warm and new. She knew, then, that they were near around. Then, out of blue, a man from behind the door barged at her, wrapping his musc
Chapter 4…… Upon opening his eyes, the whole world was blurry and dark for him, he felt that he had drown into an abyss of hell. His chest was tight as if a heavy elephant was stomping on it. His wound was aching as if he was stabbed thousands of times. His body felt light and powerless as if his soul was departing from it. He could not hear. He could not see. He could not feel. “Mr. White Man…” he could hear a voice calling, trying to bring him out of his abyss “Mr. White Man… Mr. White Man… Can you hear me? If you are alive say yes, if you are dead say no! Mr. White Man!” “Who the hell is ‘Mr. White Man’?” he questioned as he felt her voice had brought him out from death. “Ahh! You are alive! You worried the hell out of me!!” “Were… Were you… Calling me ‘Mr. White Man’?” “Oh! Did you like it? I use to give names to my animals, and your hair is sooo white.” “Am… Am I an animal… To you?” “Ehe!” “Shut your ‘Ehe’ up!” “Mr. Whit
Chapter 5…… At the morning, the breakfast was prepared elegantly for Sofia and her mother, and the leftovers were offered for Lydia. The stepmother approached Lydia with a glare on her face. Her eyes were more like a predator’s, preparing to feast on her prey. Her lips turned into a wicked grin of a witch, not a mere human being. “Where have you been last night, Lydia?” she snarled, showing her grin and wide eyes. “I… I was in the woods, mother…” mumbled Lydia “In the woods you say? Huh! In the woods! What an absurd lie!” “I am… Not lying…” “How do you dare reply back??!!” SLAP!! A smack on Lydia’s face could be heard in the villa, as its voice echoed in the silent halls. The stepmother left the red traces of her hand on Lydia’s fragile, pearl-white face. Her anger with her was overaged with no reason. “Who were you with, Lydia???” screamed the stepmother “Who did you spend the night with??? Answer me now!!!” “I… I…” she murmured as
Chapter 6…… The whole scene was mesomorphic for any girl as he looked like a coiled cobra with many dangerous muscles, or like a lustful and seductive Porsche that could force anyone to eager for it. A scenery that would fascinate any woman. However, it was not his body that shocked her, because she had seen it the night before. But… Where had the wound been??! Eugene was holding the bandages in his hands, as if he had removed them a moment ago, however the wound had no trace on his body, as if it was removed alongside the bandages. Just like some sticker on his abdomen that had been ripped away. She scanned his body from up to down in search for the wound she had sewed the night before, however she could find it no where. “Eugene…” she murmured as her voice trembled “Where…” All of sudden her voice muted as she covered her mouth with the palm of her hand. She could feel nauseated staring at him, as if her stomach was churning and attacking her from the inside. S
Chapter 7…… Lydia could wake up to the fresh smell of spices and cooked meat. She opened her eyes as the world was still vague and blurry around her, however she could notice a pool od crimson blood around her. Her eyes popped open widely as her breath was caught, as if an elephant was stomping on her chest. Her body was all frozen as she sensed the still warm blood soaking her body. She could move no part of her body any inch, but rather stay still in her place. She knew it… She was killed by him… The werewolf… Her heart felt as if it had stopped as she could not take any breath in anymore, as if she had drown in a dark universe. No one could have saved her from her inner demon, raging, crying and screaming inside her mind. Her demon was only bringing back the memory of her dead mother and telling her that she was brutally slaughtered as well. Tears refused to fall from her eyes, she could not even let go the bitterness of her life. It was the moment she had realized th
Chapter 8…… “I have never been outside the walls…” she continued “Eh?” he startled as he giggled lightly, showing a dimple by the side of his lips. “Stop mocking me!!” “Why haven’t you been out ever?” “I… I was scared that someone like you would eat me…” “Eat you? Haha! Why would I?” “Are you kidding?? Because that’s what you, werewolves, do to human beings!! You are monstrous!!! Insane!! Merciless! Heartless!! How can you do so?? What do you want from us??” His gentle smile faded away into a pout as he heard her words, his face turned pale and gloomy as he silenced from uttering any other world. A not-very-old scene popped into his memory of bloodshed, fear, tears, screams and loss. “Yes! Stay silenced!!” she yelled “You are all barbaric criminals!!!” All of sudden, his eyes turned silvery and dangerous, reminding her of a beastly power that could tear her into thousands of pieces. Her glared at her with his thunderous eyes as if
Chapter 9…… Lydia kept being silent, she did not respond to him with words, but rather glared at him confidently and then changed her gaze towards her chest, where his hand was placed above. He looked towards her chest as he felt her dangerous eyes, he knew that she was hiding a trick behind her odd confidence. Then, he unbuttoned the fifth and the sixth buttons of her dress, showing more of her white elegant brassier. His eyes bulged with a shock, as his fingers stopped moving towards the seventh button. He stared at her chest for a long while, then let go of a loud laughter. The edge of a dagger was revealed from her chest, as she was hiding it inside her clothes ever since she had met him. Hastily, she snatched the dagger from her chest and unsheathed it out of its cover, to point its tip towards the abdomen of Eugene, threatening to cut at him. Obviously, he was not scared from her, however her stubbornness could make her cute and weird in his eyes, as she was curiou
Chapter 27…… The world started lighting up as he opened his eyes slowly, his vision was slightly blurred and he could see a woman’s face in front of him. Her eyes were red, probably from crying for him, and her head was wrapped with bandages. He could not totally read the situation around him, but he noticed that his hands, feet, head and chest were all wrapped with bandages. “Noelle…” he murmured as he slightly opened his eyes. “Eugene…” called the girl “Eugene… Did you wake up?? Are you fully conscious now?? Say hello if you are alive!” “Where am I?” “Eugene… This is my cottage… Don’t you remember?? You were deeply injured.” An electrifying pain pulsated in his chest, reminding him of his situation. Lydia was the woman who saved and nursed him, and her face was pale, her eyes were red, her eyebrows were frowned and her breath was tight. Could she have woke up the whole night for him? “How are you feeling now??” Lydia asked. “Are you in pain? Who
hapter 26.3…… He stepped into the gates of the castle, as blood oozed out of his wounds and his legs felt paralyzed. He stared around him, at every corner, and sniffed the air searching for her faint smell. His eyes wandered to find any traces of her, yet she was not close, as if she had disappeared from earth. His heart beat hastily, his temperature rose, his blood boiled in his veins and the urge to kill kicked in again. He could fall for his monster again, but that time he was afraid he could not control it and lose his sanity. “Noelle!!” he screamed loudly “NOELE!!! Where are you???? I am here for you!!! Noelle!!” He let out a shaky breath as he felt his mouth was bone dry. A small lump was sitting in his throat and he had suddenly lost the ability of speech. His heart was pounding against his ribs as if trying to fulfill a thousand beats, and he exhaled deeply, releasing some of the tension that had built up in his shoulders. He felt a sudden sickening sensati
Chapter 26.2…… When he had first met her, her electrifying smile had completely won him over. So too had her cupid-bow lips, her coral-black hair and her eyes of paradise-blue which glittered as clear as a mountain stream. His wounds ached with pain and his left leg throbbed. Tap. A pause. Tap-tap. A longer pause. He felt an acute pain and a ringing sound filled his head. He tried to stay upright and summon strength and for a brief moment he did. Then his left leg betrayed him and he felt a hard rap above his ear. “Man up, soldiers!” A sergeant called to plan on the prince of furies’ death. He had Hercules shoulders and a hard stare. When he raised his voice, it was as loud as bottled thunder. He glared with contempt at the young recruits who were cowering in the trench. A soldier called out to the sarge from the end of the trench. “Our men have fallen, sergeant Louis!” Sergeant Louis cursed and leaned into the ear of the recruit. He said something to the novice and ma
Chapter 26.1 … … Tik tak… Tik tak… Tik tak… The noise of the large clock in the center of the royal palace was echoing with loud and nerving sounds, when a soldier rushed into the prince’s office. His heavy panting and loud breathing could be heard clearly as he ran from the main entrance into the fourth floor. “Prince Eugene!!!” he yelled with fear scratching his face “Pr… Prince Eugene… Humans… Lady… They… We couldn’t save… Uh… I am sorry… Prince Eugene…” “Hey, calm down and take a breath.” Prince Eugene, the handsome silver-haired and rare wolf, left his desk and approached the soldier lightly. “Did something bad happen??” “The worst!!!” “Take a breath and speak up!” The soldier clutched at his chest, lowered his eyes into the floor, took a deep breath, and hesitantly said: “Humans barged into the palace’s walls…” “Yes…” “We tried to stop them, but many soldiers were killed…” “Yes.” “They scattered spies insid
Chapter 23…… All of sudden, there was fog of gunpowder surrounding the area and the sound of bullets running towards them. Seven shots were fired, one after the other without a break. Dust particles rose where gunfire had covered and the sound of a wolf’s squeaking echoed in the forest, scaring away all the animals and birds. It was loud… He was ached… The fierce bullet tore the flesh at his throat and chest like sharp claws as he felt something dug into his back. Every breath dragging more and more nausea from the pit of his stomach and each labored breath reverberated threw him like sonic waves. It tortured him to move, so he held my breath and dropped without uttering a sound. Every heartbeat sent a surge of pain, as if his chest were being torn apart. In the other hand, Lydia was shocked to the core. For several moments she lied unmoving as he fell on her body and his blood soaked her clothes. She felt the muscles of her heart tighten with incredible force, her mou
Chapter 22…… Just before she could finish her words, the beast emitted a loud roar that could spread fear within all the forest’s animals, insects and creatures. He revealed his pointy fangs and dispossessed his silver claws, as saliva drippled from his jaws. He emitted the foul smell of blood, raised his thin lips and growled directly at her. The great wolf’s howl crackled through her eardrums and ruffled her hair, as it pierced through the velvet air. A loud, piercing sound came from its muzzle and the air echoed with the call of the wild. Without any warning, he steadied his feet and attacked towards her! A rustle of grass and in the distance made his ears twitch. Then, he knew it was time for attack. Surveying the savannah, he spotted her image. Soundlessly, the stealthy wolf crept over the savannah. Lydia looked up at his revealed fangs and monstrous looks, and murmured: “Eu… Eugene…” spotting the raging wolf, she ran. Disaster for Lydia, her small feet made it al
Chapter 21.5.2…… The maid grabbed Noelle’s hand and drug her to where the royals were standing, talking with the royal wolves. She cleared her throat and smiled expectantly. "Oh, my apologies, girls!" the announcer exclaimed. "Let me introduce you. King Orsand, Prince Eugene, the ones you serve wholeheartedly. And you know, today the prince will be an adult!” Both of the girls dipped into low curtsies as the two men looked them over. "Happy birthday, prince Eugene.” The maid said, while Noelle kept silent as she was scared. "It is very lovely meeting the both of you.” That was when Noelle felt it. It was not strong, but it was there, again. Something. She looked up into the face of the prince and saw him staring intently at her. His gaze was focused and mesmerized, he did not have the initiative to turn around, and it was in front of everyone. How could the prince stare at a maid intimately like that?? Her heart skipped a beat, a tingling sensation started in
Chapter 21.5……(Flashback) The gardens began to brighten a bit when the storm clouds moved away from the moon and the moon casted its rays above them. Between her foggy vision of her misty eyes, she was able to look at her attacker. She stared at him, astonished at who she was seeing. Too shocked to speak. He was not a man any woman could encounter. A rare gem for the eye. Before she could utter any word, she heard a voice emitting from the end of the way. Many footsteps caused a ruckus around, and she knew that people were searching for him. Probably his servants. They were in a rush as they called for him all over the area. Their faces were tinted with worry and concerns for him, as he was an important man and a celebrity that would never touch any random woman. “Master Eugene!” yelled a servant from a way as he spotted him. “MASTER EUGENE!!!!” “Master Eugene…” she murmured in a shock. She could never believe what her ears heard. Was he really master Eugene??
Chapter 21…… “Eugene…” she called loudly “Eugene!!! Where are you??!” Wearing her long apron and covering her bandaged hands, Lydia searched for Eugene within the walled forest. She knew he was not far, since there was no escape route, yet she was afraid that he might have been hurt. Lydia could remember most of last night’s events. She could remember that Eugene, her hero, was the only ne who searched for her and saver her from the coldness and loneliness. She could feel his comfy fur warming her, and could remember his powerful body holding her on his back. “Eugene!! Eugene!!” she yelled “It is me!! Lydia!!! Where are you, idiot??? I know you are around, so answer me!!! Eugene!” His odd silence worried her, as she imagined that he might be hurt or even… Dead…. Could her father’s men have killed him? That night, when they found her, they might have shot him and thrown his body away. Lydia’s heart started to ache and her legs to tremble. She was cold, tired,