"Mr. Jen," I spoke, shockingly.Finding the old man supporting his lean withered figure with a stick at my door, I pulled the door open. I invited him inside. "What is he doing here?" I thought. He shuffled in through the narrowed corridor, his orbs moving around as if measuring the unseen danger lurking around. The noise of his ragged breath was filling the silence. Walking past Jade completely unbothered by her presence standing in his way, he slipped into the living room.Tensely, I followed him. I didn't know what to expect from his appearance at this late hour of the night.The moonlight streamed in through the cracked glass of the window, illuminating the thin fine lines of wrinkles gracing his skin, and his intricately fragile fingers loosened their grip around the nape of his cane after he grumpily positioned himself on the sofa.I rushed towards the switchboard realizing it was dark inside and I forgot to turn on the lights. As I pressed the switch down, the white light of
"Hey, have you seen it?""Today's breaking news!" That one member of a group who always showed up after picking the most controversial news around the college, energetically spoke."Oh, my God." The gasp rose from the mouths standing, forming a circle."What happened?" Those who didn't know could not hold back their curiosity but ask.With a dry wind rustling past the leaves creating a mysterious symphony, the whispers echoed in my ear. As both Jade and I walked down the stairs after the lecture ended. Those eyes watching us together, could not hold their tongues to talk about us."It seems like we are creating a headline today," I smirked, averting my gaze towards her strolling beside me with her arm looped in mine."Haha… they're getting curious or envious." She laughed slightly. "Shocked," I said rather."Oh… you think so." She appeared uncertain."Yeah." Both of us shared a laugh.I could see the shocked expressions lurking in the eyes of students upon seeing both of us together.
"How dare you!?" I rose from my chair immediately. As the man grabbed onto her arm and was about to drag her with him. I clasped his hand curled up around her wrist and tried to free her from him. I didn't know who the man was, but by the way, he grabbed her arm anyone could guess that she somehow knew him. So did he."What relation do they have?" A thought occurred to me. "Who are you? And how dare you hold her arm." I pushed him back, and all the eyes averted toward us. Students who were busy enjoying their food, and gossiping with their friends stood up from their chairs and formed a circle around us as if we had arranged a circus.The man whose identity was yet to be revealed to me shoved my back and landed a furious punch on my face. I bent down to a side, and a sharp pain rushed across my jawline.Stunned at the audacity of the guy, I propped myself back. My hands curled into a fist hanging to my side. The bones on my face tightened as I gritted my teeth with anger. The cafete
Ayra povPulling up on my loose-fitting wide-leg pants while standing in front of the full-length mirror tilted against the wall of my room, my mind was constantly replaying that scene from the college's corridor where the man named Athen heroically turned the bad boy, Niel, down. What a brave guy he was. And I could not help but stop myself from thinking about him. It was definitely my bad and despite my desperation, I could not get a chance to see his face.After buttoning up my pants, I grabbed my beige woolen top and pulled it over my head."I'll find you today," I whispered while staring in the mirror. As I turned my hair to my front and reek my fingers through them to loosen the curls, and dabbed the lipstick on my lips, I could envision him standing behind me though I could not see his face because he had his back on me."I'm sure my looks will weaken you." A smirk played on my lips confidently.Next, I fished out the concealer from my bag which I always keep along with me in c
"Wait, Athen?" She jogged after me calling my name loudly, as I walked out of the cafeteria and headed towards the park. I wanted to clear my head and the thoughts troubling me. The scene that guy had created in front of the whole college shattered my heart completely. Just because of him, I had to bear embarrassment in front of a crowd getting free entertainment from the free show put forward by us. How daringly the guy showed up claiming her as his girlfriend and grabbed her by the arm. My ego was crushed and although I had beaten him enough to cool down the lava burning inside me. But still, a fire was burning inside me, a feeling of betrayal was punching my fave harder than I thrust on his face. If she was already in a relationship with some other guy then she should have informed me about her affairs than hiding them from me. Walking away carrying the burden of my broken trust in my arms I reached the boundaries of the park adjacent to our college."Stop. Listen to me for once.
Ayra povI prowled towards the cafeteria after walking out of the awkward situation Brent had put me in by proposing to me instead of Jeri to be his mate. As I made my way through the narrow lane lined with trees leading to the refreshment room unable to shake off the feeling of unease in my mind. Jeri's hocked-stricken face was flashing in front of my eyes as if I had done something wrong. Despite knowing that I was innocent, a pang of guilt was striking against my conscience. I hoped that she would understand too that I was not interested in him. It was dark inside. Seemed like the cafeteria had been closed. But before I could turn away. Something stopped me and I found myself stepping inside. The interior of the room was shrouded in absolute darkness suggesting that the cafeteria had been closed. Following my thought, I struck my wrist in front of my eyes to see the time. It had been late for the cafeteria to remain open. I firmly closed my lips thoughtfully as the idea of rever
"Someone else!" He asked confusedly as if I had said something wrong."Yeah. You must be considering other girls as well! No?" I said, shrugging my shoulders. Judging from his expressions, I had assumed that he was not considering any other girl than me. I didn't know what to do or how to react to this. In my heart, I was happy that he gave me so much value. But on the contrary, I was a bit sad too, after knowing that he was not considering Jeri at all. A wave of disappointment swept on my face and I hesitantly bit on my lower lip. Confronting the man knowing he had developed feelings for me was making me a bit uncomfortable."Well. I haven't thought about anyone yet." His shoulder rose as he tucked his hands into the pocket of his jeans."Oh. That implies you're planning to miss out on the big night of the year too." I forced a smile, attempting to lighten up the mood and lessen the tensions that had developed between us ever since he proposed to me in front of Jeri."Certainly not.
The door banged open as a knee-high middle-aged lady with a golden blonde wig framing her oval-shaped face, and a twig tingling against the mole below her lower lip smeared in orange lip tint supported her figure through the door of my room.Propelling her old-fashioned vanity box against the floor, she tucked her hands on the side of her waist."Why the heck you summoned me in such a hurry?" She frowned her forehead while squinting at me from above her thin-rimmed round specs occupying a large portion of her face."Oh, I'm so happy to see you here." I rushed forward upon seeing her and wrapped her petite figure in my arms. A sigh of relief was being blown above her shoulder, as I dug my chin into the crook of her neck. She eased her hands on my back, and it seemed like her anger melted away immediately. I was meeting her after a long time. Since I left my kingdom, I have never been in touch with my people. "Now will you mind explaining to me what the hurry was for?" She asked, the
With each passing moment, the beating of my heart grew louder and more frenzied, as though trying to break free from my chest. My body was tense, and the air inside the small, roofless hut felt thick and suffocating. I couldn't help but be drawn to him, despite the fact that he was a werewolf - a prime rival of my kind, a vampire.As my gaze trailed over his hair, my mind was filled with conflicting emotions. Intrigue, desire, and a sense of danger that sent shivers down my spine. I knew the truth, that he was my enemy, but I couldn't help but be drawn to him like a moth to a flame.My thoughts were interrupted as I craned my neck to look up at the sky. The sight that met my eyes was breathtaking. The natural light of the rising sun was spreading across the horizon, painting the world in shades of orange and pink. I couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder and awe, even as fear began to creep in.As the first rays of sunlight began to spill into the hut, I knew that I was in danger. M
As I stood in the hut, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. The eerie silence was deafening, and the darkness seemed to envelope me like a shroud. Suddenly, a voice echoed through the trees, breaking the silence."You're a cursed alpha!" the voice yelled, sending shivers down my spine.I turned my head around to find the source of the voice, but there was nothing but darkness staring me in the face. My heart pounded in my chest as I struggled to maintain my balance. "Who are you?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper."That's not important," the voice replied. "Who am I? You should ask who you are. And I'm here to answer your question."The voice began to grow closer, and I felt a chill run down my spine. I was surrounded by darkness, unable to see anything around me. The voice seemed to be coming from everywhere and nowhere at the same time."What do you mean by it?" I asked, confused and uncertain.The darkness seemed to part, and a shaft of light appeared from behind the
I looked at Athen, hoping that he would wake up and save us from the witch. But to my dismay, he fainted on the floor. The witch was indeed a powerful force to confront. My nerves began to pulsate with fear as the witch let out a roar of happiness and victory. She had successfully turned me down, sucking out all my energies and powers. I watched helplessly as she approached Athen, her eyes gleaming with triumph. With a wave of her hand, Athen began to writhe in pain, as if his body was being consumed by an invisible force. The witch's laughter filled the air as she continued to drain his energy. My heart sank as I realized that we were doomed. I closed my eyes, feeling the weight of disappointment and defeat. The darkness consumed me as I lost consciousness, unable to fight any longer.When I opened my eyes, I was disoriented, unsure of where I was. It felt as though my head was spinning, my body aching with a sharp pain that ran down my spine. I felt a light touch on my cheek, almo
My eyes felt heavy, as if lead weights were attached to my lids, dragging them down with an unrelenting force. The world around me slowly faded away, consumed by the overpowering darkness that was rapidly encroaching upon me. I struggled to make sense of my surroundings, but my mind was a jumbled mess of confusion and disorientation. A metallic tang filled my nostrils, and I soon realized that blood was dripping from my nose, staining my lips with its crimson hue. The sharp, searing pain that coursed through my body reminded me of the brutal blow that had been dealt to me by my assailant. I lay there, unable to move anything except for my breath, feeling as though the very life force was being drained from my body. A heavy sense of disappointment washed over me, a bitter reminder of the reason I had come to this place in the first place. My mission was simple: save Ayra, break the spell that had been cast upon her, and bring her back to safety at the hotel. But now, as I lay helple
I stared at her with eyes full of disbelief, trying to find some resemblance of Ayra in her features. But her face, it was like that of a stranger. My mind was caught up in a whirlwind of thoughts, unable to comprehend how this woman, who looked nothing like the Ayra I knew, could possibly be her. The more I tried to process it, the more confused I became. It was as if I was standing on the edge of a precipice, unsure whether to take the leap of faith or not.A feeling of uncertainty washed over me, making me question everything. What if she was a witch, trying to lure me into her trap? I couldn't take any chances, not with Ayra's life at stake. But something in her eyes, a spark of determination, made me want to believe her.I leaned in closer, trying to get a better look at her. The sight of her tears still streaming down her cheeks sent shivers down my spine. She was hurt, badly hurt, and in desperate need of my help. As I crouched down next to her, I felt a surge of compassion was
A shiver ran down my spine as I rose from the chair, my eyes darting around the room nervously. The lady who had served me the food looked perfectly normal, but something about her made me feel uneasy. It was as if a dark cloud hung over her, threatening to engulf me at any moment. Despite my unease, I couldn't deny that the food she had served was delectable. Every bite was an explosion of flavors, a symphony of tastes that I had never experienced before.As I pushed my plate away, my heart started racing. I knew that it was time for me to leave, but my legs felt like lead, unable to move from the spot. The lady smiled at me, her eyes glistening in the dim light of the room. I felt a sudden urge to run, to escape from her clutches, but something held me back.The flavors of the food were still lingering in my mouth, tantalizing my taste buds. I couldn't put my finger on it, but there was something about the taste that felt off, almost sinister. A bitter aftertaste lingered at the bac
As I listened to the explanation given by her team lead, I couldn't help but feel unsatisfied. It was as if there was something hidden beneath the surface that he was not willing to share. The more I tried to comprehend the information he provided, the more perplexed I became.It was a chilly evening, and a misty breeze blew around me, sending sharp chills down my spine. I wrapped my arms tightly around my body, hoping to ward off the cold. As I stood behind the tree, observing the scene, I couldn't shake off the feeling of mystery and suspense that surrounded me. The team lead and the other members walked away, back into the crowd, where everyone was waiting eagerly for the big reveal. But I remained rooted to my spot, lost in thought. I couldn't help but wonder what would happen when the students found out about the missing student. How would they react? Would they be afraid? Would they feel unsafe? My mind was in a state of chaos, and I couldn't think straight. It was as if I was
As I stood near them observing the team members of our host, I noticed something peculiar on their faces. They seemed to be enjoying their refreshments, chatting casually and laughing, as if nothing was amiss. However, there was an unsettling air about them that made me unable to look away.My gaze wandered from one team member to the next, searching for any hint of discomfort or concern. But to my surprise, they all appeared to be at ease, with no signs of anxiety or worry. This made me wonder how they could be so relaxed, especially given the circumstances.Just then, our host called her team lead aside, away from the prying eyes of the other members. It was clear that they didn't want to create a scene or attract attention to themselves by divulging the fact that one of their team members, Ayra, had gone missing. The last thing they needed was for the students to panic or lose their focus over the news.As I observed the team lead move away from the group, I couldn't help but notic
I attempted to reassure myself that Ayra's team had not arrived yet and she must be with them. I repeated this explanation to myself over and over again, trying to convince my mind that everything was fine with her. However, an unrecognizable force was pulling at me, making me disbelieve at the explanation I was giving myself.My heart was racing as I stood there, waiting for Ayra to arrive. The anticipation was almost too much to bear. I could feel a bead of sweat trickle down my forehead as I anxiously looked around for any sign of her. I couldn't shake off the feeling that something was wrong.Just as I was lost in my thoughts, Travis appeared beside me and patted me on the back, bringing me back to reality. I turned to face him, feeling embarrassed for being so lost in my own head."Uh, I'm… umm.." I stuttered, not knowing how to respond."Let's go." Travis gestured, and I followed him, grateful for his presence.We walked down the stairs in silence, my mind still racing with thou