I nodded, not knowing what to make of his words. “You brought me the ingredients,” she said, pointing to the small package in my hand. "Good. Now we can get to work.” I handed her the package and she placed it in the cauldron, stirring vigorously. The mixture began to bubble and hiss, sending wisps of vapor into the air. The scene was incredibly witchy and I couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable. Eleanor was known for her powerful magic, and I didn't want to be on the wrong side of that. I wondered, not for the first time, how Chloe trusted her so openly. The woman seemed capable of turning people into frogs at will. As she continued to stir the cauldron, she looked at me with a strange expression. “You don’t trust me, do you?” she asked, her voice low and dangerous. I hesitated for a moment. “I don’t trust anyone who uses magic for their own gain.” Eleanor laughed. “Ah, but that’s the beauty of it, isn’t it? Magic can be used for good or evil, depending on the user's
Eleanor I had been waiting for this visit for a long time. So when Chloe looked me in the eye and told me she knew about the elements, I felt nothing but sadness. “You must know why I didn’t tell you myself. I just hoped you would find your way and look for the answers on your own.” "What do I have to do?" she asked, her eyes resolute. “You have to believe. You see, child, for you to return to this plane in a resurrected form, the only way through death is with hope.” She was a little confused when I said, “So, in essence, I die, but do I die knowing that I will live?” "Yes." I smiled weakly. “You die knowing that this world is waiting for you and that, like everything else, you will only make a small journey.” “Show me the way.” “Tomorrow, when the moon rises, we will finish this. Then your training will be complete.” “How the hell are you.” I turned around, my heart suddenly becoming cold. I knew that voice. My companion looked at me, his eyes bloodshot. Aaron Chloe drag
CHLOE"For!" I ran towards the two, my heart in my mouth, an entire living organism.Aaron was so busy trying to choke Eleanor that he didn't hear me right away. His wolf was furious and his eyes were red with rage.“I'm going to kill you once and for all,” he said to Eleanor, holding her tightly. “You dared to come between me and Chloe and push her away. I will finish you.”I couldn't see that nothing I said would bring him back, so I did the next best thing.Or maybe this was the best thing I could have done under the circumstances.A warm glow like an ember began to take root in the center of my chest. I waited until it was a little ball and removed it so it could nestle in my arms.But this time I didn't shoot at the two with the intention of causing harm.No, I told the ball what to do.Show them I'm okay, I whispered to him. Show them that they don't have to k
"Chloe?" The question echoed until I stirred from my restless sleep. Once again in the forest, seeking answers without knowing what I pursued. Riddles in the dark. Rhea nudged me awake. "Hey. You’re having a rough few days, aren’t you?” I sighed. “Tell me about it.” Yawning, my attention fixed on the concerned face before me. Aaron regarded me as if I were a fragile trinket. "What is it?" I asked him. “And can I have a coffee first?” He smiled. Moments later, I had a cup of steaming, frothy cappuccino. Much better. “I'm leaving the castle grounds for a while. I don't know when I'll be back. Reports of witches in the southern bend of the White Mountain.” My heart sank. If witches were near our territory, Wendell wasn't far away. “You’re not going alone.” I took a sip of coffee, meeting his gaze. He gave a characteristic frown. “I thought you would resist. It’s not safe, Chloe.” “No more for you than for me,” I replied. “The south curve is just a few miles from Fairbank. We
ChloeI fought on the front lines, side by side with Aaron.The sound of clashing metal and the heat of battle surrounded me, but I remained focused on the task at hand.Suddenly, I spotted Wendell running away from an explosion.Adrenaline pumping through my veins, I followed him, determined to bring him to justice for what he did to our pack. I found him crouched behind a fallen tree, trying to escape the chaos like a coward.“You won't get away with it, Wendell,” I growled, taking a step toward him. “You and your hunters will pay for what you did here.”But Wendell just laughed, his eyes shining with a cruel light.“Oh, I think so, my dear Chloe,” he said, a sneer on his lips. “I have plans for chaos here. Plans to look like a hero at the end of the day.”Anger rose at his words and I lunged at him, claws bared. He dodged and we faced each other, circling each other cautiously.“Why are you doing this, Wendell?” I demanded, my voice low and dangerous. “Why hurt so many innocent peo
CHLOE Coronation day has finally arrived.It had been a month since the war that nearly destroyed our pack, and the sun was shining once again.I couldn't believe I was finally going to be crowned Luna from Blood Moon. Aaron would be by my side.“Girl, I can’t tell you how excited I am for you!” Emma staggered, almost twice as excited as I was. “You look so stunning! I’m fainting!”I stood in front of the mirror in my dressing room, wearing a bright, light blue dress that the witches had given me as a gift.It was embroidered with silver threads that caught the light and sparkled like stars. My hair was styled in loose waves, my makeup was minimal with a hint of pink on my lips.As I walked down the hall toward the makeshift stage, I could see the witches and pack members gathered together, waiting for me.I felt his eyes on me and for a moment my nervousness took over me.But then I saw Elenaor smiling at me and all my worries disappeared. I knew this was my calling, my path to clai
AARON“Reject me! I would rather be a wolf without a pack than become your stupid luna.”Chloe stood before us. The tears still streaming down her face, her eyes filled with hatred and determination.“Lady Chloe, think about this carefully. If you are marked as a renegade you will lose the protection that only a pack can offer,” said one of the elders.“Ah, you mean the kind of protection I should have had when the renegades attacked the hospital?” she scoffed. “Yeah, I think I’m better off alone.”“Chloe, the elders are right. If you leave the village, you will be exposed. Most of the groups around the area know that you are our luna. You would become a target immediately,” Max interjected.She turned to me “What now then? Do you go out and shout to the world that I'm your partner? After all the threats and warnings you gave me if I did this?!”“No, Chloe, I…” I started to make up an excuse, but Elder Leto spoke before I could finish “No, Mrs. Chloe. This-"She interrupted him. “Stop
CHLOEI was released from the hospital shortly after, but I refused to go to the pack house, so I returned to my parents' house.Aaron, the elders, and Max complained about it not being safe, but I couldn't care less. Anywhere was safer than being near them. Close to my partner, to be more precise.When I reached the threshold and saw the dust covering every corner of the place, I realized how lonely I felt. I had finally returned to my home, but I had no one to return to. I was completely alone. Mom is gone. Dad is gone. And Montana too.I walked into the house, remembering the good old days, remembering when Dad and I played hide and seek or when I met Montana. She and I would argue about everything, but we would make up later, while watching a scary movie and eating popcorn.A single tear fell and I wiped it away. I was tired of crying.I went to the kitchen and took out the broom, dustpan and other cleaning utensils.I would clean this place until it was sparkling. I would clear e