CLAIRE's POVI stared at the back of the witch, who was leading me down a narrow hallway. I trudged after her as my eyes wandered to the brown muddy walls that lined the hallway.Just where was she taking me to? I had not seen a single soul since we had started our journey. I assumed this was not the main clan house.We entered into an open door and all I could see all around me were prison cells. Shrivelled and malnourished prisoners sat in the cells, looking lifeless, and some of them even looking dead.Beside them lay dry bones, bones that I presumed belonged to the former prisoners. A chill ran down my spine. Was that going to be my fate? Trapped down her until my flesh dried up and I became nothing but bones?I swallowed at the thought. As I turned my attention back to the witch, I caught her staring at me from a distance and I soon realised that I had stopped walking.I blinked and jogged towards her. We kept walking and I could feel my legs tire out slowly. My lack of food and
CLAIRE's POVI thought that I would not encounter the witch again after that night, but I was clearly mistaken. After that night, I began to see her more often that I wished too.She would always bring me food at night, when the wolves guarding my cell had gone to get a good night’s rest. As much as it puzzled me, I accepted her kindness without question.I was famished after all.I stared out the small window that had iron bars on it absentmindedly as I had nothing else to do. From the restricted view on the window, I could see the moon standing boldly in the dark blue sky, its light illuminating the land below.Those beasts were finally tired of inflicting pain on me as their regular visits had come to an end, at least I hoped it did. I could not imagine what would happen if they came to torture me once again.I closed my eyes and clasped my hands together and began to pray to the Moon goddess, in hopes that perhaps my situation would turn around and maybe, just maybe, my mate would
CLAIRE's POVI squinted my eyes to make out the face of the person that had called out my name. The voice was familiar, all too familiar.“Claire!” The feminine voice called out to me again in a hushed tone.I instantly knew who it was. It was the strange witch. I rushed over to the barred up window and gazed at her wide eyed.“Why are you standing by my window? Is something the matter?”“I told you that I would come back for you.” She said in a hushed tone.Come back for me? What was this witch going on about? By her side, I could see two more people. Their faces were hidden underneath cloaks so I could not tell who they were. I looked back at the witch and cocked an eyebrow at her in confusion.“I am bewildered by all this. What is going on?” I quizzed again.“I am here to help you escape from this place and you will do well to follow me, except you want to rot and die in this cell.”I gazed at her with shock and awe. This witch, wanted to rescue me from this cell? I found it hard
CLAIRE's POVThe words the empress spoke were hard to take in and process. I sat there, pondering and mulling over her words. My mother was a witch?“I know this will come to you as a surprise, but it is true.” The empress reassured me.“But how are you so sure she was my mother? Maybe you have the wrong person.” I said.I could not believe that I was the daughter of such a powerful person. Me? A weakling? I could never be her offspring.“There is no doubt that you are her daughter. The birthmark is solid prove that you are.” The empress said with conviction.I moved my shirt aside and stared at the weirdly shaped pattern on my skin.“Hmm, there is no doubt. That is definitely the same birthmark your mother possessed and on the exact same spot too.” I turned my gaze to the beautiful witch in front of me and she smiled, her pretty set of teeth bare.“From that sparkle in your eyes, I can tell that you are eager to learn more about your mother.”I nodded rather quickly and a throaty ch
The welcoming feast that had been prepared for me was bigger than I anticipated. The halls were filled to the brim with witches who were very eager and happy to welcome me.The tables were filled with delicacies and wine. It was hard to think that they had prepared all this just for me. The witches were nice and acted genuinely happy to have me here.All this came as a surprise for me due to what I had heard about witches. Witches were known to be wicked and unsociable people, but seeing them dance around and converse with one another changed my mind instantly.The party lasted through out the night as we all danced and ate to the fullest. The next morning came in a flash and I was already anticipating the welcoming rites.I took my time walking around the building, conversing with the other witches and asking the questions about things I was not familiar with. As night slowly approached, I was ordered by the empress to get ready for the welcoming rites. Two witches, who looked just
EMPRESSI watch with great intent as Claire cut herself and let the blood drip into the bowl filled with a magic potion. It was then that I noticed a slight change in her demeanor.I brushed it aside as her being in pain from the cut, but then she tilted to the side and clutched her chest, it was then I knew that something was terribly wrong.I slowly rose from my chair, my eyes wide as I examined Claire, my mind searching for answers. What was wrong with her? Claire’s loud ear piercing scream rang through the ceremonial grounds, leaving every single one in awe.I watched her fall to her knees, her hands still clutching her chest as she kept screaming. Her face was twisted in pain and her body trembled.“Claire!” I screamed out her name, hoping to get an answer from her.She ignored my call. Rather, she could not answer me. My eyes went wide with shock as Claire convulsed and slumped to the ground, her body limp and lifeless.The elders around me began to mutter to one another, the an
CLAIRE's POVMy head felt like it had been dragged around a concrete floor ruthlessly. The pounding in my head refused to stop and it felt like my skull would rip apart.I forced my eyes opened and I was immediately greeted with a blurry room. I blinked my eyes twice and my vision began to clear slowly.I looked to my side and found the empress seated beside the bed, looking deep in thought.“Empress?”She looked up at me, and her eyes lit up.“Is the ceremonial rites over?” I asked.I felt disoriented. I tried to recall what had happened during the rites, but the ache in my head refused me to do so.“Claire, your eyes…they are a different colour.” The empress breathed as she stared at me with wide eyes.Different colour? I blinked at her, my brows wrinkled with puzzlement. She swiped a small hand mirror from the table beside her and handed it to me.“See for yourself.”I placed the mirror in front of me and my heart caught in my throat. My blue eyes were no where to be seen. What sta
CLAIRE's POV“Your reaction speed is too slow Claire!” Danica yelled at me.I was laying flat on the floor, after being hit countless of times by Danica’s flames. I groaned and pushed myself up from the ground, determined to not give up and continue the training.“You can do it Claire!” Emmaline cheered from the sidelines.I shot her a thankful look and focused back on Danica, who was already chanting her next set of spells. Danica and Emmaline, the only friends I had made here, had offered to help me train and hone my innate witch powers.Thrilled by their offer, I gladly accepted and we trained every single second we could. Emmaline and Danica were not top tier witches, but their powers were strong enough to train me.My eyes wandered around the trainings grounds, where other witches trained. Some trained together, while some used the immobile wooden dummies to hone their skills.“Wow...” I breathed as I watched each witch exhibit their magic powers.Some shot light beams from their
CLAIRE's POVAs I stared at my reflection in the mirror, a pair of blue eyes stared back at me. I admired myself, mostly because I was in disbelief. Never in my life, would I have imagined that I would be adorned with this dress.As I stood before the full-length mirror, I took in the sight before me. I was wearing a stunning wedding dress, the most beautiful thing I had ever worn in my life. The fabric was pure white, soft and silky to the touch, with a subtle shimmer that made it seem almost luminous in the dimly lit room.The bodice was fitted,
CLAIRE's POVMy mind was racing, my eyes were fixed on Cora, who had now morphed into a dragon. Her large glass green orbs found me, and she roared."You finally showed yourself, almighty goddess. What are you going to do? Save your mate, friends, or loyal supporters? Or watch them die by my hands," she chuckled.I could tell that she was taunting me, but for what reason? My eyes trailed to Dominik, who was crouched down on the floor, bus body covered in blood.
CLAIRE's POVJust like Luis and Dominik had anticipated, a war was about to break out. We had received a letter from none other than Cora herself. She was leading the faction that was against me into war. In the letter, she told Dominik to give me up to her, but naturally, he refused, and so we began preparing for war.The men that had come to see me, saying that I was their goddess, brought more of their faction to Dominik's small cottage. Their numbers were significantly much, and I was glad that we had so many people, willing to fight on our side.
CLAIRE's POVHow had it all started? I could not tell. The moment I left Dominik's side, I rushed out of the pack house, to aid the rest of his men in battle as their cries were getting louder and louder. But then, I was ambushed. The moment I stepped outside, multiple arrows flew towards me, piercing my flesh.It was a precise, and calculated plan. The enemy had anticipated me, walking out of the pack house and chose to act quickly. Whoever was leading them, must have been very smart. Was it Cora?With the poisonous arrows dulling my senses, I cou
DOMINIK's POV"What?" I questioned as my eyes trailed to Claire, who was standing right beside me."Does your shoulder hurt?"She shook her head. "I assume that the tracking spell has worked off, the tattoo is even gone."I grimaced, unsure of whether or not she was fine. Claire looked at me and gave me a pat on the back."Don't worry
CLAIRE's POVThe party was rather cheerful with people dancing, and some cheering. Drinks were poured and everyone was having a good time. I sat right beside Dominik, my arm wrapped around his. I was reluctant to leave his side, and I could tell that he felt the same way. My eyes occasionally kept wandering the diamond that now sat on my fingers.Everything still felt like a dream. Had Dominik really appointed me as his Luna? And even went as far as proposing to me. My hear felt like it would melt from the amount of happiness I was feeling. I nuzzled my head on Dominik's arm as a smile crossed my lips.
CLAIRE's POVThe sound of distant chattering jolted me awake from my deep sleep. My eyes creaked open, and they landed on an unfamiliar bedside table. This was not my room. Where was I? I tried to move, but my movements were restricted. Curious, I looked down to see large, bulky arms, wrapped around my waist.Then, I remembered.I was in Dominik's room.Everything began to come back slowly. The moment we had gotten back from the palace, Domi
CLAIRE's POVI sat in the carriage, right beside Dominik. The atmosphere between us was silent, but it was not an uncomfortable silence. My mind was far lost in thought and I assumed it was the same for Dominik.I had greatly underestimated my father's hatred for Dominik. To think that he would call the guards to remove his own daughter from the palace she is living in came as a shock to me.When the guards grabbed me by my arms and pulled me away from Vera and my stepsisters, I could not do anything. I could only stare at them. They all had a worr
CLAIRE's POV"Your Highness..." The guards spoke up the moment I approached the gate.Their eyes trailed away from the opposing figure beside me. Dominik did not mind their various gaze and kept a blank expression. My arms were linked with his, and my heart was racing inside my chest.I could only imagine how my father would react the moment he saw me, hand in hand with the notorious devil alpha. The guards did not stop us as we walked into the palace grounds. I was thankful for that, as I did not wa