"There is nothing on your face, it's your eyes" Madison a boy with spectacle informed me when I start to search my face.
"My eyes?" My hands cover my eyes rubbing them to remove any spread of mascara "is it my eye mascara? Did it spread around? Am I looking so hideous? oh god now I understand why you were looking at me like you saw a ghost"
"It's not that," Vanessa a bubbly girl in front of me tells me.
"It's not that? then what is it? why are you all looking at me like that?"
"See for yourself" Susan hand me her cellphone opening the camera switching it to the selfie mood. I take it from her with doubt but I don't look at it, are they playing a prank with me. What if my eyes are okay and they all are acting to make a fool.
"Oh please I'm not falling for your stupid prank, You can't fool me with this stupid act of yours" I smile at them placing the cellphone back on the table, I make sure it is facing down.
"Common don't act smart, Why
They all made a new group leaving me alone at this table and started to talk with each other in a hushed voice. in between their discussion, they lift their eyes and stare at me like I'm a monkey sitting here for their entertainment for few seconds and again starts to discuss like they have found a new topic just by looking at me. It's frustrating sitting here doing nothing and being a topic of their conversation.It's not like I was never been a topic of discussion but every time it happened I knew what they were talking about and what exactly had happened with me. But now I know they are talking about my eyes but I don't know why it is like that but they know the reason. It is happing to me so I should know the reason first, not them. And my curiosity is killing me.It's not like I didn't try to listen to their conversation. In the beginning, they were sitting at this table only and because of my curiosity I tried to hear their Discourse and theories about my eyes bu
Riya was standing at the entrance waiting for us. we approach her smiling and she looks at me curiously. I raise my head to give her a full view of my face and she gasps with wide eyes.“Oh God, your eyes are gold and glowing like a torch” Her hand moved to touch at the edge of my eyes lightly caressing my skin “I thought she was exaggerating when she called me” I smile at her. She looks at me gapping for a minute and holds my hand drags me with her to the hotel and enters her office with me.Others follow us to enter the room but just when they were about to enter the office Riya turns around and lifts her hand to stop them. "Give us few minutes I need to talk to her, I'll call you in when we finish" and everybody nods at her and backs away as Riya closes the door.She sighs as she turns to me "Why?" she askes."???..." I look at her confused.She pinches between her eyebrows, she must be getting a headache now but he
Riya's POV"Brrrrrrring brrrrrrring brrrrrrring" my phone started to vibrate from the call and the screen was showing Susan's name and number.I was about to have my lunch when I got the call from Susan. I was confused because she never called me for any reason and it was her college time. I did something happen in the college? with doubt, I picked up my cell phone to answer her call but the call got ended before I could do it."Brrrrrrring..." it started ringing again and I picked it up at first ring only this time."Hello, Riya speaking" I answered."Hello, Riya. Susan here. Something happened" there was a panic in her voice. that had my full attention.Something must have happened in the college for her to call me panicking like this. what must have happened. Did someone discover our existence? Or did they get into a fight with Werewolfs? no that may not be the case, we know we can't be discovered and always try to stay under the radar.
Riya's PovI was waiting for Lisa and Susan to arrive when I got the delivery from Red witch. It was a box that looked like it contain jewelry of some sort. After she left I Placed it in my office and went to wait for them.Even though I knew Lisa is undergoing changes at the time I got shocked when she attacked one of her friends. She looked much stronger and had a bad temper just like Christian. Even though he is a good friend to me I'm afraid I can't bear the aggressive way he deals with someone who offends him. I feel lucky that I'm someone by his side. I just hope when Lisa wears the jewelry she will get back to normal.When a human undergoes changes they will not have any control over the thing they do or the way they behave. Their brain will not be as active as they should be because of the chemical reactions taking place in the body. They will just act like they are drunk, They get emotionally unstable, like getting easily getting excited or getting sad
Elizabeth's POVRiya looked so relieved when I was in dilemma about what was happening. She hugged me and I hugged her back with the jewelry box in my hand. She was telling me something but I was busy admiring the pendant that I didn't listen to any of the things she was saying.The pendant was simple but beautiful. It was a silver Handmade Crescent Moon Moonstone Retro Charm Crystal Necklace the red ruby hanging from the tip of the moon and Crescent Moon to its right. Instead of stones, the moon was covered with Sterling Silver Celtic Knot. The red ruby reminded me of the red eyes I was seeing everywhere.Strangely the pendant gave me a calmness I have been missing for days. I don't even know when she left me alone and moved to sit at the end of the sofa away from me looking at me smiling sweetly."You can wear it" She points at the necklace in the box."No" I refuse instantly."Why?" she looked at me confused "You agreed to tak
Elizabeth's POVI play with the necklace Riya has gifted me. She has convinced me that there is no way she can wear this since it is made of silver so I should do her a favor and not let her money go wasted. It was a gift she picked for me and if I don't wear it nobody else will have the honor of wearing this pretty necklace. And the thought of this made me agree with her demands and I wore it to make her happy.I cringe when Riya starts to talk about the stupid things I did without my consent. Even though I did that in the fit of the moment I hate myself for behaving like that. How should I face my friends now? I barely meet them and I made fool of myself in front of them. They will now think that I'm a freak. they were the only ones who thought of me well and were willing to be friends with me when everybody thought of me as an undeserving person.I acted as if I was superior to them and they should respect me I even attacked David because he was talking bad a
Elizabeth's POV I was happy. Everything was going right. I had friends who cared for me. Riya, who accepted me as her sister and was willing to protect me at any cost. I had a job from which I can support myself. Tina and her friends never bothered me in college. It was only In the home that I need to suffer a bit because of my aunt and Tina but I can manage that much. And I rarely see them nowadays. After finishing my exams Riya offered me to work full-time there and I agreed. I leave the house in the morning around 6 AM and only return when it's 10 PM at night. I prepare breakfast before leaving and Dinner after I return. For afternoon they order their lunch. At first, when I said that I'm working full-time they were unhappy and were against it. They demanded that I quit my job and work in the home. 'Who will prepare food? And what about cleaning, press, and Laundry' was the reason they gave for me to reject the job. Even though I told them I'll prepa
Everybody was excited and the plan was complete within an hour. We decided on who was going to do what and where we are going in a blink. When everything was set we decided to call it a day. Susan was repeating what everybody is to do and she turns to me and Jack in the last.when she was explaining it to me and Jack she was saying we should inform Riya about this and I confirmed to her that she was okay with us taking the leave and I have asked on their behalf as well there was no need to go visit her again for this. Susan smiled at me and gave me a Thumbs up."So we don't have to go to Riya exclusively to ask for leave, That solves another problem," Susan says."Another problem??" I ask her confused."Yes. We just need to convince your Aunt to let out for two days and a night" When she says this everyone stops what they are doing and looks at us they look worried as they all know about my situation and my aunt's behavior with me.We were so excit
The forest stretched out in an endless sea of green, but his path was clear. Each step he took felt heavier than the last like the weight of unseen chains dragging him back. The crisp scent of damp earth and pine needles filled his senses, but it wasn’t enough to quiet the storm in his mind.Liam Black — Alpha of the Black Panther Pack — moved with predatory grace, his golden eyes sharp as a blade in the dim twilight. His sleek black coat, faintly visible through the open flaps of his cloak, shone faintly under the dying red light of the setting sun. His muscles coiled and uncoiled with each step as his internal battle raged on.Every instinct told him to turn around. To go back. To keep his distance from her.Elizabeth.Her name lingered in his mind like a stubborn thorn. The half-sister he didn’t ask for. The girl who had everything he didn’t.“She had a mother,” he thought bitterly, his jaw tightening. “I had him.”His father's face flashed in his mind — sharp eyes, a voice like t
The air hums with quiet tension as the group moves deeper into the heart of the forest. Shadows stretch long beneath the canopy, and the fading sunlight filters through in jagged beams, cutting through the mist that curls along the ground. Each step forward feels heavier than the last, as though the earth itself knows the gravity of what’s to come.The Ritual Stone stands at the center of a wide clearing, a massive slab of ancient rock with deep etchings carved by hands long gone. The sigils glow faintly as if they can already sense the magic in the air. It’s a sacred place — one that has seen countless rituals over the centuries. It will see another today.It is surrounded by small stone basins symbolizing different races of creatures. All the stone basins are connected to the Ritual Stone my magic.Elizabeth stands at the edge of the clearing, her fingers brushing the rough bark of a nearby tree. Her gaze is distant, eyes narrowed on the horizon where the sun slowly dips lower and l
The rhythmic thud of boots against the old wooden bridge echoes in the quiet night. Each step feels like a heartbeat, steady but loud, as if the entire world is holding its breath. Elizabeth's eyes remain half-closed, her head resting against Christian’s shoulder. She’s conscious, but barely. The chill of the night air bites at her wet clothes, but Christian’s warmth seeps into her, a living furnace of protection.Jenny walks just a step behind, her gaze flicking nervously over her shoulder. The forest behind them is a sea of shadowy figures and distant howls. None of the werewolves follow — not yet. But she knows better than to relax. “They’ll be back,” she mutters.“They’ll try,” Christian replies calmly, his eyes fixed on the far end of the bridge. His grip on Elizabeth tightens, just a fraction, as if the mere idea of someone threatening her again sends an unspoken fury through him. “But it won’t end well for them.”The other side of the bridge comes into view — a soft glow of lan
The icy river water clings to Elizabeth’s clothes, seeping into every fiber. She feels weightless but not in a good way. Her limbs are heavy, her body numb, and her vision blurs in and out like a flickering candle. But even through the haze, one thing remains clear — Christian's face.“Stay with me, Elizabeth,” Christian's voice is low, controlled, but there’s a crack of urgency beneath it. His crimson eyes burn with intensity, never once leaving hers as he cradles her like she’s the most fragile, precious thing in the world.Her lips twitch into a faint smile. “You look mad,” she whispers, her voice hoarse and barely audible. “Did I scare you?”“Terrified,” he admits, brushing a thumb over her cheek. His jaw tightens as he takes in the state she’s in — blood-soaked clothes, bruises along her neck, her breath uneven. His gaze shifts to Jenny, his eyes hardening into something colder. “Who did this to her?”Jenny, still panting and soaked from the river, glares back toward the forest.
Jenny’s heart thunders in her chest, her breaths sharp and shallow. The moment Tina and Austin step out from the side path, her instincts scream danger. Her eyes dart to Elizabeth, who, despite her weakened state, narrows her gaze with pure hatred. Blood trickles down Elizabeth’s arm, her pallor more ashen than before, but her eyes — sharp, calculating eyes — are still full of fire.“Well, well, look at you two,” Tina’s voice is laced with smug satisfaction as she steps forward, her smile as sharp as a wolf’s grin. Her eyes, once so familiar, now seem foreign, darkened by envy and betrayal. “Running away like rats. Did you really think you could escape us, Elizabeth?”"Still acting like a queen, huh, Tina?" Elizabeth sneers, though her words are weaker than she would have liked. She grips Jenny's arm for support, her legs wobbling like a newborn fawn. "Guess betrayal suits you better than humility."Austin growls low in his throat, his eyes glowing amber. He cracks his neck, flexing h
And apparently, in that particular moment, each and every god seems to be on their side. Elizabeth's sure she’s run through every ounce of good luck she’s ever been given in her century-long life, because the footsteps don’t stop in front of their hiding place. In fact, they continue down the path, further and further deep into the forest until they fade into the distance.“Holy shit,” Jenny breathes out, voice trembling slightly. “Holy shit .”“Ok. Ok,” Elizabeth says almost deliriously. “Where do we have to go to get to the bank of the river?”Jenny runs a hand through her sweaty golden hair, pushing it back and off of her face. “Somewhere to the west, I think.”Elizabeth takes a deep breath and resists the urge to groan in frustration. “You think? We’re in a life-or-death, run-for-our-lives situation, and that’s the best you can come up with?”“I don’t walk around in this forest like it is my home!” Jenny exclaims. She fumes up momentarily in irritation. “I’ve only been to this for
A heartbeat of time passes; and then all at once, each of them-- Elizabeth, and Jenny-- come to the same decision at the exact same time, completely independent of one another.Adrenaline passes through Elizabeth, blazing hot and sparkling bright like lightning. Move, her brain tells her. Elizabeth doesn’t even have time to think about what she’s doing. One second, she’s standing stock still in shock, and in the next, Elizabeth grips Jenny’s hands, dips at the waist, and gets ready to sprint.Elizabeth doesn’t have a second to fully process that before Tina opens her mouth to say with a snort, “And where do you think y-”Jenny points out a determined finger, and a dagger comes booming out of her hand. It hits Austin square in the chest, sending him catapulting backward out of the door to smash into the tree on the opposite side of the door.In the millisecond of silence immediately after, Jenny screams. “Run!”And Elizabeth takes off.Her ankle shrieks at her to stop as she vaults ove
“Elizabeth…” Jenny says, clearly reading the determination in Elizabeth’s eyes. “I’m sorry. We need you back at the manor. We will try again, please bear with the pain.”Jenny steals her heart and forces herself to hurt Elizabeth again. Elizabeth looks over at her in shock, but a mask of determined resignation coats her face.A wave of nausea spills into Elizabeth’s chest. She can’t stop her voice from trembling as she asks, “Are… are you sure?”“We don’t have a choice right now…”It’s silent in the room for a moment, the drape of quiet only periodically interrupted by the slow drip drip drip of the water. “How are we going to do this?” Elizabeth asks after a second.Don’t think about it don’t think about it don’t think about it“I- “ Jenny darts around the room for anything that could help them remove the chain and something falls into her eyes. She moves to pick it up from the ground.“I- we have a knife.” Jenny swallows hard and palms an angry-looking blade where it rests in her ha
“Did Christian send you? Have you seen him recently? Is he alright?” Elizabeth asks the desperate curiosity tingeing her tone.Jenny is shocked as well, she stands still looking at Elizabeth with what looks like awe and disbelief. Elizabeth’s eyes glow in the dim room brightly like Panther’s. Her pitch-black hair is now turned into auricomous. Elizabeth’s questions snap her out of the trance.“I- No, I didn’t, I don’t know I think it’s bad,” Jenny says with a sigh. She clicks her fingers once more, and the chains tying Elizabeth’s ankles fall apart.Elizabeth winces in relief as the blood flows back into her swollen ankle and bruised wrists. “What do you mean?” she asks as soon as the tingling pain starts to subside.“He- It’s just been… bad since you left,” Jenny says quietly. She shakes her hair and looks over at Elizabeth, who bares her teeth at her. Jenny jumps instinctively, hands up in defense.On unsteady legs, Elizabeth pulls herself to her feet. She firmly ignores the way the