Next Morning ...."Grghh" Sebastian slowly turned in bed as he looked at his phone that had been ringing nonstop.He groaned tiredly as he stretched and picked up his phone."Killian," he grunted."What the heck!" He growled immediately as he sat up abruptly on the bed."You don't mean it," he said as he pushed the duvet aside and stood up."What's going on?!" Jada murmured as she sat up on the bed rubbing her eyes still sleepy."He's saying Marcus is dead!" He rushed as he dropped the phone hurriedly."Dead?!" She gasped her voice becoming alert immediately."That's a quite dangerous prank to play!" She said."It didn't sound like a prank Jada!" Sebastian replied as he tried to look for his clothes.Sebastian and Jada quickly dressed themselves in a flurry of motion, their sleepiness banished by the urgent news. They exchanged worried glances, their minds racing with the implications of the fallen warrior. The threat of the hunter loomed larger than ever, and the loss of the Marcus
Next day ....The door to Lyra's room opened and she slowly turned to look at it.Immediately she saw Xander her lips stretched into a wide smile."Xander!" She whispered as she sat up on her bed with a small grunt."I'm better, I can barely feel anymore pain!" She added excitedly.Her smile slowly shrinked as she noticed she was getting the same energy from Xander, he had a faraway look in his eyes and she could tell right away that everything wasn't okay."What's wrong?!" She asked in a whisper as he got to her bedside."You're stronger, " he whispered in reply instead."Yes I am, forget about me, why does your face look like this?!" She asked in a whisper and he immediately bent over her and pulled her into a tight hug."What's going on, you're scaring me Xander !" She whispered but he didn't say anything he just held onto her more tightly."Holy cow!" She exclaimed immediately she felt liquid on her back and Xander sniffles."Why the hell are you crying Xander, say something!" She
Killian's hand rested gently on Lyra's shoulder, providing a steady anchor amidst the storm of her emotions. His presence offered solace, a reminder that she was not alone in her grief. Jada knelt beside her, her own tears staining her cheeks, silently offering her support.Lyra looked up, her tear-streaked eyes meeting the compassionate gazes of her now best friend."I can't... I can't accept this," she choked out, her voice trembling with determination. "I won't believe that Marcus is gone. There has to be something we can do."Killian sighed, his voice filled with a mix of sadness and understanding. "Lyra, we've searched for answers. We've done everything we can. Marcus's death... it was sudden, unexpected. There was no time for goodbyes or explanations.""But you guys are wolves," Lyra insisted, her voice laced with desperation. "He's strong, resilient. There has to be a way to bring him back, to undo this loss."Jada reached out, cupping Lyra's face gently in her hands. "Lyra
"I'm sorry for your loss," Ethan whispered as he walked into the room and towards Lyra.Hazel and Xander had stepped out for a little while and Lyra had just woken up."Thank you," she replied in a whisper staring in space ."You should eat something now," Jada said as she walked towards Lyra with a tray of food."I'm not hungry," she replied curtly."You don't have to be hungry to eat, the nurses said you haven't had anything to eat" Jada cooed as she settled beside Lyra and tried to help her eat."I said I don't feel like eating anything, I'm really not in the mood," she replied curtly."Let me have it," Killian said as he took the tray from her and walked towards Lyra. "I'm not gonna eat, I've just told you!" She whispered, but he just ignored her and placed a small bed table over her bed and slowly placed the tray on it."Babe," he whispered as he slowly caressed her cheeks with his thumb."I know you want space, but can you please let me be in that space,""Let me support you Ly
Dowgar's pack"Marcus is dead," Rowan announced to Theodore and Theodore slowly turned away from the window and turned to him."Marcus is dead?! How the hell did that happen!" He asked."Different speculation has come up for the reason of his death, the real reason still remains confidential to the starlight pack," he explained and Theodore nodded slowly."Confidential hmm wow!" he murmured as he walked to a chair and took his seat there."Marcus was nice though, but at the same time I don't care so much about him being dead or alive!" He said."His death even makes our mission a lot more easier," "Plus I'd give anything to see that Lyra girl suffer!" He growled a glint of mischief in his voice "Come, have a seat we need to talk!" He said to Rowan."So actually, we'd ..." He started but got cut off by the entrance of a guard."What do you want?! He asked immediately."Sir Eli, is outside he needs to see you," the guard said and he rolled his eyes."I'm not Interested, have him leave
Day of the burial ....As the mourners gathered around the gravesite, the atmosphere was heavy with grief and solemnity. The grave had been prepared earlier, a rectangular hole dug into the earth, surrounded by fresh green grass. A beautiful royally carved, wooden casket rested beside the open grave, adorned with flowers and wreaths, signifying the final resting place of a loved one.The officiating Elder stood at the head of the grave, his voice resonating through the quiet air as they began the ceremony, he offered comforting words, reminding everyone of the significance of the moment and the enduring memories of the deceased. The mourners listened attentively, their heads bowed in reflection.Xander, Lyra, Killian and every other of their close friends, dressed in black attire, stood closest to the grave. Tears welled up in their eyes, especially Lyra her face was already a crying mess as they clung to each other for support, holding hands, seeking strength in their shared sorrow.
"What the hell are you doing here!" Killian asked immediately as he let go of what he was doing at the moment and stepped forward to Theodore immediately."Calm your nerves will you!, I'm just trying to pay last respect to a lost comrade!" He replied with an irritatingly calm smile."If you have any trick up your sleeves I suggest you drop it now! I'm in no mood for your silly antics Theodore""And who says you have to be in the mood!" Theodore replied curtly."Well anyways, I've forgiven you, you have nothing to worry about!" He added almost immediately as he tried to look ahead."Or oh, did I come late?!" He asked turning back to Killian"I demand that you leave this premises with immediate effect, I wouldn't like to create a scene here Theodore," Killian replied instead, his patience level gradually waning."I should leave?! Why?! I haven't even paid my respect, or pass along my condolences message to your human mate!" He replied."Oh Lyra, dear Lyra," he said as he walked towards
Mid night .....Killian and Lyra lay peacefully in each other's arms, entwined in a cocoon of warmth and affection. Their bodies molded together in a tender embrace, their legs intertwined, and their breaths synchronized in a rhythmic harmony. Lyra's head nestled on Killian's chest, her soft hair cascading over his shoulder, and his arms wrapped protectively around her slender framAs they slept, Killian's senses remained attuned to Lyra's presence, even in the depths of his sleepKillian's eyes fluttered open as he heard a sudden sound, breaking the peaceful silence of the room. His arm tightened around Lyra, who was sleeping peacefully in his embrace. He slowly extricated himself from her gentle hold, careful not to disturb her as he sat up, his senses alertListening intently, Killian tried to identify the source of the sound that had roused him from his sleep. Was it a creaking floorboard? A distant car alarm? He strained his ears, his heart pounding slightly in his chest. The roo