SINI drew in a deep breath and let it out. Despite that, my thoughts were muddled.I stiffened as I felt Artemisia's hand on my shoulder.“What is going on?”I heard the concern in her voice, and I didn't need to turn to know how the expression on her face would be. She tends to crease her brows and chew her button lip whenever she was worried.How should I explain it to her, and where was I going to start from? I mused.Perhaps I needed to clear my thoughts first to make her understand what was going on with me. Because explaining some things to her could be quite difficult sometimes, before and after telling her about my situation, she was going to bombard me with questions. I need to be prepared for that.Yet, it doesn't matter if I told her later or not. I was certain she would get to know, and it might be a bit too late.“Why would anyone want you dead? I mean, Laurent is your brother. He should not say things like that.” She mumbled, caressing my back.So naïve, just like how my
“Sister dearest.” Emma grinned as I passed by her in the hall.“Emma,” I mumbled, ignoring the scorn in her voice. We weren't still talking to each other like before since the event that happened back in her room.I was fine with it, as I didn't need to hear her constantly talk about my husband.“It's a surprise to see you quite cheerful this morning. I mean, you are always grumpy.” She mumbled, scrunching up her face.I rolled my eyes at her assertion; I wasn't always grumpy. I guessed it was when Sin and I often fought with each other. She was talking about. I usually look furious and took it out on others.But ever since we sorted our difference, everything seemed better. Although not better, as there were times he lost his cool.I know it wasn't his intention to hurt me. And I wished I could help him deal with his raging emotion. But it was better to leave an enraged Sin alone than get in the way, which might seem risky, as he frequently goes overboard.“Well, I noticed you aren't
ARTEMISIAI frowned as Emma giggled at whatever Adrina was saying.Since when did Emma and Adrina become close?Well, Emma was more social than I was, but I had my share of friends I moved around with as well. So, I didn't mind not being that social.However, it was weird seeing my little sister with the witch vibing as if they were old-time pals.“It's so odd she's getting along with her.” Julie grimaced, voicing out my thoughts.I nodded. The fact that some days ago, they were almost at each other's throats was what made it odder.Anyone Emma made as an enemy on the first day, she never gets together with them, whether they changed or not.They'd be her foe for life.Even Adrina, the first time I had seen her at the reception, didn't look like the person that was enthusiastic about keeping anyone as a friend. Or maybe she was not just interested in me.She had immediately loathed me. But, I believe it was because of Sin.As if she knew we were talking about her, Adrina nudged Emma. B
SINDamned Nightcrawlers!‘Nightcrawlers’ were the term used for nocturnal supernatural creatures. Especially the werewolves since they shifted only at the full moon and could only be seen when it was dark.They seldom moved by the day in their wolf form.The vampires, too, were in that category. Without a spell to protect them from the ray of the sun, they wouldn’t be able to move out.There were many others as well.A twig snapped and my thoughts shifted back to what was before me.Artemisia’s scent still lingered in the air even though it was faint. It was a reminder that she was here.Why did I ever agree to be out with her?I knew something was off the moment we entered the woods. Even before then, the air had been chillier, and the moon was weirdly brighter than normal.I should have talked her out of it, but I guessed I couldn’t resist the way she stared at me whilst pleading. I found it adorable. The way her almond turquoise blue eyes enlarged and how she pushed her lips forwar
SIN“Well, I guess we should…”Laurent trailed off as the door to the hall creaked open. Artemisia stepped inside, and she halted in the middle, glancing at everyone before proceeding to my side.She had been doing this lately. Since I told her about the supernatural world, she wanted to know everything that was going on.Hence, her frequent visit to the meeting hall.Even though I left some information out for her good, she often tried her best to get to the root.“Proceed,” I mumbled, glaring at Laurent as he continued staring at her.Laurent smirked. “Since the attack seemed to be against the Packs, I believe we need to know what exactly is causing it. We can’t just rush into a battle without knowing the cause.”First time hearing Laurent being reasonable and thinking of everyone other than himself.Normally, he would prefer we charge and annihilate every opposing force. Now it was otherwise.I gaze at him for a few more seconds before shaking my head. There was nothing different ab
ArtemisiaWhat was that law which states anything that goes wrong could go wrong again?Oh yeah, Murphy's law!Everything was wrong today. Aside from the queasiness and lightheadedness, I was feeling. The scream coming from outside signified we were under attack.We were freaking under attack and taken by surprise!Young werewolves scurried into the room I share with Sin, which seemed like the safest place at the moment. The meeting hall where they often resided was surrounded.How did the enemy get here without us noticing?My mind flashback to earlier, Sin had left with Laurent and some Eta.The Eta were acting as spies, which was the best thing, as they could defend themselves. Whilst Sin, Laurent, and the others were scouring the forests and towns of Merene to see if anything was out of the ordinary. And maybe they'd encounter an intruder.Nico and some of his pack members had joined in as well.Leaving me with the other werewolves. Emma was nowhere to be found. I wondered where sh
ARTEMISIA“Where the hell is that b*tch!” The voice roared, followed by a groan from Rhoda.I grimaced at the sound of bones breaking, and the scent of blood wafted into my nostrils.I winced, pushing down the vomit that tried to resurface again.“Don't, My lady! Don't come out!”That was what Rhoda said over and over again. Even after receiving multiple blows and maybe severe injuries from whoever was with her.“Then, you will have to suffer, as well as these ugly-looking pups!” The intruder rumbled, making me shiver.What was I wanted for?!Was it because of me, they had come here, just to capture me?But, I was an ordinary human! What would they do with me?My head reeled as several unanswered questions swirled around in my head.“Where are you, Sin,” I mumbled, breathing in and out.For a few seconds, everything in the room was silent. I strained my ears, but I couldn't hear a sound. Not even that of the children, I had almost risked my life to save.I wondered what had become of t
SINI panted whilst hopping over several logs of wood.My throat felt parched as I had barely tasted anything. I was also weak.A lot of us from the group that went in search of intruders had resulted feeding on the animals they could get hold of.But, I was trying my best to discipline myself. Even when Laurent had come with the deer he was feeding on, I had willed myself not to think of how juicy it was going to taste.And I succeeded. But then, I got hungrier as well as weaker.It was a surprise I was able to transform into my wolf form whilst the news of the palace being under attack came to us.I grunted whilst channelling my inner strength.Getting to Artemisia was all that was on my mind, and I would do anything to get to her.I didn't know how long I had been running, but I knew I was getting exhausted. I glanced back and noticed the others were behind. Even though I hadn't partaken in the animal feast they had, I was still ahead and seemed more agile.Maybe self-control and di