Darius rushes towards me and pulls me into his embrace. I sob clutching his shirt with my fist, my whole body shaking with the intensity.
I cry for the loss of the mother I don't remember, I cry for the father who is present at the same time not present.
I cry with relief knowing deep down somewhere in my heart that he will come for me. I cry because my mind is a whirlwind of confusion. I don't know if I should believe what my mother said or should let it go thinking that it might be my imagination.
But the things that followed me for a few minutes are real. I don't know what they are and why they were following me.
That scary voice I heard is real. The shape of the person in front of me is real. My bruised feet are real or is it this forest playing tricks on me?
First, it gave the illusion that those things are running as fast as I am. Then when I saw them close by, they were barely walking.
Can it be the case where I imagined them? I just
Darius povDarius left Their room after he made sure that Thea is in deep sleep, softly closing the door behind him. He nodded his head at the guards stationed outside.He made his way down into the dungeon, where they locked Catherine earlier that day. He reached her cell which is guarded by the royal guards.As soon as Thea took off in her car, Max called me and explained the situation. Even though he was angry with Max for not following her, he comprehended where he is coming from.He is guilty of his sister's behavior and he cannot risk more of his Angel's anger when she already feels betrayed.Immediately he sent out few guards to follow her and they did go out in search of her after only a few minutes difference.Unknown to anyone, there is an invisible gate on that road which only a few people can open. And his Angel seems to be one of them.That gate leads to the Dark World. There are so many dangerous creatures down there who
Past lifeAlthea pov"Who the hell are you" Azzazal asked the girl who sat on his bed cross-legged.She raised her head from the book she was reading and lazily waved her hand and got right back into her book.He snatched her book from her fingers to get her attention."Who are you and what are you doing in my room," he asked slowly as if questioning a child.She got up from the bed with a bright smile on her face and extended her palm introducing herself."Hello, I am Althea. Guardian Angel""Ya.. and I am god. Nice meeting you" he said sarcastically."You don't remember me?" she gasped in surprise."Nope" he folded his hands and raised his eyebrows as if waiting for her to explain."We met in the human world near the lake and a week ago when you came to meet the priest".Towering over her he looked at her much closely."Wait.. I have seen you somewhere" he brows furrowed with concentration."
PastAzzazal's povI heard her talking to someone from behind my closed doors. I panicked thinking that whoever it is, she might get in trouble. There's no one here who will help her.Why did I ask her to leave? I should have let her stay in here until I could figure out something.I have to go and bring her in before she attracts too much attention. This is my wing, mostly she might be talking to a maid.When I almost opened the door, I heard Lucifer's name. So she is talking with Lucifer.Good, he is a good guy despite his shortcomings. For now, she will be safe with him. But I need to send her away sooner rather than later.I never forgot about the girl I first saw a year ago in the human world. Time runs slower here.But in the human world, it just flies by. A year there is just a month and a couple of days here."Who is she," I thought to myself when I saw a beautiful woman laying down on the grass amidst the
PresentThea povThea was startled awake by the weird dream she had.The thing is Darius is named Azzazal in her dream and there is another man called Lucifer whom she called her brother.This dream doesn't make any sense. Where was I ? And who is Azzazal?I never got such weird dreams in my lifetime. But all of a sudden now. What is happening with me?Darius and that Azzazal guy look alike. Both their features are similar but their nature is slightly different.Darius is intense and caring. Azzazal has an edge but not as intense as Darius.Darius is possessive In nature, at least with me he is. That guy seems to be nonchalant to say the least. He acts indifferent.Darius is ruthless when he sets his eyes on something.He always runs in the gray area, almost skirts too close to the wrong side.Azzazal seems to know what he is doing is wrong but he does it anyway for the sake of his family.Darius doe
What happened and what I expected from my father are completely different. Max is my brother, my brother. He is not my stepbrother.Now thinking about it all makes perfect sense. The way he used to care for me from the very beginning. The way he came and announced himself my best friend. The way he became aggressive and protective when Melanie and Catherine were humiliating me.He instantly changed to his big brother mode. He was always supportive, he never questioned why I don't want to be Darius. He supported my decision to take my time with my decision and clear my head.Few hours earlier :"I made a mistake Thea. Will you forgive your father" my father requests with a shame-filled voice."Please don't talk like that father" I try to get up from Darius's lap, but he simply pulls me back firmly against him.I guess I have to talk from here itself. I am feeling embarrassed and Darius seems to be comfortable or he simply doesn't care.
"What" Darius growls.I Shiver at the authority in his tone. I didn't mean to say it out loud. He is a possessive guy, listening to someone else's name on my lips will anger him. I know that, but it kind of slipped away."I.. I.. last night" I stammer.He waves his hand and others shuffle outside."Where did you hear that name Angel" his voice a bit gentle this time.How can I explain it to him, that I had a dream about this guy? Will he find it silly, or will he think that I am making things up or worst he might think I am trying this as an attention-seeking tactic.Come on Thea, this guy likes you. If he can't understand what you are going through and your confusion, then he doesn't deserve you. You will get a certain clarity about his nature and it might help you to decide. Tell me already.With that though I tell him everything."I had a dream last night....."His face relaxes the moment I start and an amused smil
Thea:As Darius was busy with some work, Thea was left with Max. She did not get to speak with him after she came to know that, he is her real brother considering the situation that he was adopted."Are you still angry with me" Max asked hesitantly.I looked at him, he is looking at me with hope.No, I am not angry at him. They are trying to protect me from my past. If I go by their words, I was there when my mother died. I don't remember anything. But my father said that situation triggered my memory loss.So they don't want me to go through that rough path again."What's done cannot be undone. I don't know what happened then. But I cannot force you to remember something, which will hurt you. That must be the reason why your grandfather never forced you to remember that" my father said yesterday, when he confessed about his relationship with Catherine and Max."No Max, I am not angry. I forgot so much about our childhood. I wanted to
Heavy silence descended upon us after what we witnessed. Who could do such a horrible thing? What happened here? Where is Amber?Is she alright? Why didn't she called for us? What is happening with her?Max informed Darius and to our father about what happened. They rushed here as soon as they can.My father looked at the dead council member and his wife. Darius came for me.Darius was furious, to say the least. He was even more agitated when he saw that I was staring at the dead people hanging from the ceiling and I am shaking with fear.My palms are soaked with sweat and shaking violently. I was crying without even realizing it and I was hysterical, to say the least.Darius pulled me out of there and into his waiting car. He went up there to look at the situation clearly after he made sure that I calmed down.Now I am staring at everything and nothing. My gaze is unfocused. My head feels like it might explode any minute now. My head
Baraka came out of her house and was stunned to see Eugene standing there."Eugene?" She called softly.As far as she knows, both Eugene and Odhan are with King Darius and Thea. They went to attend their wedding. Then what is Eugene doing here?As soon as Eugene heard Baraka's words, he stiffened.He ignored her and looked at Lady Tina."Can we go?" he asked her politely.Tina noticed his coldness towards Baraka but didn't comment on it."Yes, let's go" instead she answered him softly.Baraka did not understand where she is going and why is Eugene looking comfortable with Lady Tina. But she did not question them and followed quietly.She opened another portal and they reached the hospital in just seconds.Lady Tina walked towards Odhan's room with Eugene and Baraka behind her.Baraka immediately recognized her surroundings. She know what this place is. But she is confused as to why lady Tina brought her here.
Odhan is admitted to the pack hospital. His injuries are much severe than he anticipated. There are numerous injuries all over his body and his leg is fractured. Jumping into the water made his injuries bleed profusely and are infected."His bone damage is excessive. He ran using his fractured leg at a speed, not all possible. His bone splintered and I am afraid, the damage is irreversible. He might never be able to walk again" the pack doctor said.After prescribing some medicine to him, she left.Tina busted out crying. She cannot believe he risked his life to save a boy who is completely unrelated to him. Even Lincoln's own father never did anything for his son. But Odhan jumped from the 3rd floor to save Lincon's life."I am sorry, this is all my fault. I failed to take better care of Lincoln" Tina cried with gratitude and guilt.Organ, who is shocked by the doctor's words is still reeling in shock. He is shocked to hear that he can never
The next morning, Everyone was hungover from the previous night's party. It's 11 in the morning, but Odhan is yet to wake up from his sleep.Only Thea, Darius, Max, and Tina woke up. They are chatting about the wedding details, which is going to take place in a couple of days."We need to start decorating the pack for your wedding," Max said looking at the different decoration styles from the brochure the wedding planner had given them."Ya, Thea liked that one" Darius pointed out towards a decoration, which resembles the heaven with white pillars decorated with white flowers and lights. White shimmering curtains are too used to decorate the entire pack, giving it a heavenish look.The wedding will be going to take place inside the pack itself. The location will be illuminated with lights, which will be hung on to the branches of the trees. The entrance will have two big white gates.Max started to laugh as soon as he saw the decoration."On
In the underworld, everyone seems happy. The bride and groom Darius and Thea are dancing happily in each other's embrace. Lucian and Ophelia, Lucifer and Amber, Max and Melanie, all are having fun drinking and dancing.They are dancing as if they have no care in the world. All their worries and troubles vanished and all they are feeling in this instant is happiness.Lady Tina and Odhan are sitting and enjoying the others dancing like crazy. Even Eugene is having fun.Some of their dance moves are so crazy, Lady Tina couldn't help but laugh at their craziness."I never laughed this much in my life" she confessed to Odhan.Odhan looked surprised at her confession. He can understand why she couldn't have laughed and be happy when she was with David, but what about before that? She was a princess. Didn't her parents treat her well? Odhan thought with confusion."Why is that? You were a princess before you married David right? These past ten year
Amber can feel the pounding of her heart. She know what she is about to do. She never confessed her love to anyone. Hell, it's the first time she is admitting it to herself.She is in Love with Lucifer. She knows he started loving him since the moment he held her in his arms, when they were locked inside his room on that first night of his stay in the royal pack.Lucifer is looking at Amber with a mixture of hope and confusion. He can see the different emotions playing in Amber's eyes.He is hoping that she is about to confess her feeling towards him. He is also considering the what if's. What if she is talking about something else?.Lucifer is waiting for her to explain her intentions."Okay, I won't assume. Tell me. What do you want from me?" he prompted softly."Everything, I want everything from you." She whispered shyly.The blush which is gradually taking over her face gave Lucifer all the answers he
Amber tried to control her tears. But, it proved to be easier said than done. Lucifer's indifferent attitude is hurting her more than she ever realized.He was the one who is kind to her and became a good friend. He was by her side through her shifting process. He is the one who saved her from Assorthan. He is the one who made her feel what love is. Now he is one who is ignoring her.Amber went inside a random room which she found unlocked and closed the door softly behind her. She didn't bother switching on the lights.She slid down the door and sat on the floor with a heavy heart. The tears she tried so hard to suppress started to drift down her cheeks.Her body shook with the intensity of her sobs. As the lights are switched off, Amber didn't notice another presence in the room.After making sure everything is arranged for his guests, Lucifer slipped out of the party with a silly excuse. He went into his room and collapsed on the bed, with
Darius look puzzled at Lucifer's comment.'I think one will lose their sense of clarity if they love someone' he thought with amusement.'She didn't tell him she doesn't love him, but he is thinking that she does not love him because she is angry. He might want to give her space and must be feeling bad for forcing his opinion on her. I always thought you are the smart one of the three of us. Now you are acting like an idiot' he thought and shook his head.'I guess it's time to play cupid again' Darius said with amusement."What happened? Why are you smiling like that?" Thea asked, who is still sitting in his lap.Darius looked at Thea and gave her a mischievous wink."Oh no. Not again" she groaned, but a small smile is playing on her lips."I know you love it" he hugged her tightly."Hmm..." She hummed with content.They sat like that for a couple of minutes."So what are you planning this time?" Thea asked unable to
Lucifer sat on the road looking at the fast leaving car, driven by Amber."That went well" Lucian commented flexing his fingers.Lucifer glared at Lucian, who in turn just shrugged his shoulders."Pushing me under that truck was your master plan?" Lucifer asked getting up from the road. He dusted his clothes a little and looked at Darius expectantly."Yes, it's such a brilliant plan. She would have confessed her love if you healed a little bit slower" Darius said shaking his head like a school principal.Lucifer rolled his eyes at him and snorted with ridicule."It almost worked. We even convinced her that you attempted suicide. But sad, she found out that we are acting sooner than we expect her to be" Lucian said with mock pity.In reality, none of them are really concerned about Amber not loving Lucifer. They saw clearly that she love him. This would have given her a good scare. She would accept him sooner rather than later."Y
"So what are we doing here?" Lucifer asked Darius."Waiting," Darius said looking to his right.Lucifer rolled his eyes and snorted at the obviously."Obviously, What are we waiting here for?" he asked again.Darius sighed heavily and finally looked at Lucifer in annoyance."We are waiting here for Amber" Darius announced and turned away to look in the right.They are currently waiting in their car, which is pulled over to aside, so that they don't disturb the traffic.It's a thick forest on either side of them. They are nestled a little deeper into the tree line so that they can't be seen."You dragged me here with a plan to make Amber realize that she loves me. But you didn't tell me what your plan is" Lucifer muttered irritably."You grumble like a woman" Darius muttered.Lucifer glared at Darius. But the latter look least bothered by Lucifer's angry tantrum."Relax brother. You will like the outcome be