#Chapter175An old taleAlthea Zoe Castellanos SilvermoonAfter long hard weeks of convincing everyone and tearful blackmails, here I was, on the aisle of our private jet, looking down at the now tiny land which was my home and saying goodbye one more time. It was harder for the male Lycans of the family to let me go but nevertheless, the females ruled over them. And this time I was glad that they did.I got what I wanted. To go over to the world beyond and search for the answers. Find clues to the voices of my heart. To its calling.Although I don’t know what it was yet, but my heart was beating excitedly for a new journey. A new beginning. Or a continuation of an old one, just who knows.There was this smile plastered on my face the second we took off. I couldn’t contain it anymore. I had been hiding my excitement because I didn’t want them to see my eagerness on wanting to leave home, them, my family. But deep down, butterflies were fluttering non-stop, making me feel all gidd
#Chapter176Unforeseeable futureAlthea Zoe Castellanos SilvermoonWe settled down on the house by the beach that dad owned. I knew they weren't going to let me go off far as they decided where I got to be. For now.I sit on the edge of the pool on the balcony staring at the all-so familiar view of the wide blue ocean. I was across the world but the scenery in front of me remained the same. No matter where I was, it was the only thing that didn't change.It had been a week but all I did was be caged inside these walls. Even though they tried to make it seem unnoticeable, but it was pretty obvious with my sight and hearing. I sigh at the thought. What were they even thinking?Even though I wasn't blessed with a gift like all the true Lycans, all my senses were stronger than them. I was faster, stronger even, but I didn’t bother correct anyone’s judgement on me. I didn't want to stand out even more. Already being born a royal without gift was enough to make me an outcast, I didn'
#Chapter177An empty shellAlthea Zoe Castellanos SilvermoonI try to loosen the tight knots that was once again starting to form in my heart by creeping further into the crowd. Pushing past the intoxicated bodies, I move closer to the source of the hammering sound and directly underneath the blinding neon lights.But whatever I was starting to feel did not go away. My eyes impatiently scanned the crowd from the centre of the dance floor while my heart thumped loudly. Deafening even me from this music. I was feeling restless at this point. All I needed was some clarification. An answer. Something to calm this raging heart. And this darkness that was once again starting to rise.I was starting to think that it was a big mistake coming out tonight. I should have stayed in. Like a caged little bird. But no, I had to become a rebel and break free. What was I even thinking?I frantically move around the bodies of people once I get my head straight. Trying to move past and get away fro
#Chapter178LieAries BlackwoodThis feeling. This strong urge.Even, the beast, who had decided to stay extinct, was starting to crawl out from deep within. It was as if something woke him up.But what could possibly hold the power to cause the hibernating beast to awaken? What was it that was getting even me agitated? For no reason, my heart was beating erratically. Like it wanted me to feel again. Almost as if telling me something. Something that I didn’t understand at all.I shake my head and dismiss these feelings that was confusing me to no end. But my heart didn’t let it go nor did the beast as I felt him pace around the back of my mind coming towards the surface with each passing second. No, he wasn’t forcing a shift. And neither was he trying to take control. He was just getting impatient. Like he was hungry? Thirsty even.But for what? My dysfunctional brain was not competent enough to understand these emotions that was boiling inside of me. Or anything at all.
#Chapter179Bloodline royalAlthea Zoella Castellanos SilvermoonI wake up panting again. My forehead beading in sweats and my entire body drenched in it. My breathing heavy and the only sound I could hear was the drumming of my heart. As if ready to burst any second now.Releasing a deep sigh, I look around in the darkness, my eyes as sharp as ever. I was in my room, laying on my bed.A warm touch on my shoulder makes me whip my head around in alarm but those familiar green eyes that even lights through the darkness comforts me. Just a little.“You are okay.”My vacant thoughts slowly comes together and my hands immediately flies up to cover my eyes, to hide myself, my breathing once again skyrockets. But she just grabs my wrists and gently pulls my hands down, away from my face. A small smile tugs the corner of her lips upwards as she looks at me. That smile of hers, the only reassurance that I needed. “It’s alright.”It was alright. And just like that my breathing calms, k
#Chapter180Mate?Althea Zoella Castellanos SilvermoonMy heart decided that it was just a one-off thing. For the rest of the week, it remained calm. Just a soft constant beating. Almost inaudible. Too silent.It made me anxious for it never really stayed calm for long.So, I trained. I trained hard. Because I needed to prepare myself. I had to stay strong. I couldn’t just lose control every time my heart ached. No. I cannot be that girl that ran crying to their parents every time things became too hard to handle. I knew I was stronger than that. And I will be just that. Powerful and strong.I sigh as I think about the past week. I haven’t returned to that dreadful place of learning that just seemed to suck the life out of me. Just the thought of it was enough to give me a headache.But after a week of deep thinking, I have now decided that it was time to go back and be a part of that world. The world which held unimaginable possibilities. A diversed beings and not just Lyc
#Chapter181MineCirce McNaughtOnce more, I sit on the far back of the classroom. Most of my attention on the chirping birds that sang melodiously as they sat on the branch of a tall tree beside the small window. A lover’s quarrel maybe.Their playful bickering drew me more than the human that stood by the front of the classroom seeking to hold all the knowledge on history. Their history.I have lived almost half a century. So, I myself have attained quite a lot of knowledge on histories. Stories that they don’t even know about. Of creatures that lives amongst them. With them. Me being one of them.I lived with my family, my pack, before I moved out almost ten years ago. I grew up watching humans shift into wolves. I lived with the werewolves and I was a part wolf myself. But I was never blessed with one. Apparently, my other half was more dominant than my wolf half. But I always considered myself to be a werewolf that just couldn’t shift. I had razor sharp vision, an excell
#Chapter182Just be meAlthea Zoella Castellanos Silvermoon“Alex, have you ever thought about the chances of finding your mate?” We were just standing by our car in the parking lot, waiting for the classes to start. I tap my hands on my arms as they rest folded across my chest. “I have never really given it much thought before.” Alex leans back as he looks up to the blue sky. “If you ask me now, I haven’t got a clue.”I sigh, following his movement, I too look up at the peaceful blue sky. “I wonder what it’s like…”“One day you too will find someone that’s meant for you. You too will know then. One day.” I feel his eyes on me, but I don’t tear my gaze off the blueness that fills that space above. “I doubt that…”I don’t believe that destiny has lost enough sanity to pair me with another life. I am dark. I am ungifted. An outsider amongst my own people. I was an outcast. I possibly cannot have the luxury of having my soul complete. I scoff and shake my head, pushing the d