Author's POV"You can't cheat!"Valerina laughed and ran around the tree. They were playing in the woods. It's been few days since they are all happy and living peacefully. It feels like a dream to Valerina. "I am not cheating"Augustus said while running behind her. "You can't use your supernatural speed."She gasped for the air. "Oh please, I would have caught you by now if I were using that."He fixed the blindfold on his eyes. "Then how are you following me exactly where I am?"She complained. "Because you are too loud."He shrugged. She again started running and almost tripped on the stone. Before she could fall, Augustus grabbed her. "See, I was right... You can see. Cheater!"She slapped his arm. He chuckled. "What do I do? It's not stopping me from seeing through it... And excuse me! I just saved you."He took off his blindfold. "But this is cheating, Augustus..."She whined. "You will always win like this""Breath first!"He looked at her amused when she was talki
Author's POVLoud thunder roared in the sky and Valerina flinched. "It's okay, I am here."Augustus held her closer and looked at the sky which turned dark within second. "It's going to rain"Valerina looked at the angry sky. "What happened? It was sunny few seconds ago."She asked confused. Augustus knows that there is only one reason which makes the sky cry without season and that's his mother. He was confused too, not knowing why she is crying now. "Let's go home!"He said knowing that there is something wrong and he doesn't want to risk Valerina. Meanwhile Serenity went back to home, Lucifer was in the living room when he saw Serenity walking inside like a zombie. She was looking lifeless. He quickly got up and held her before she falls. "Sera, what happened?"Vincent and Nicolai quickly came there when they heard Lucifer. Serenity fell on the ground in tears. "Look at me, love"Vincent cupped her face. "Who did this?""Augustus"Tears fell from her tears like a open ta
Author's POVValerina opened her eyes with the groan and first thing she saw is Augustus' face. She was on his chest. She flinched back in fear and scooted away from him. She knows now he is going to wake up. Augustus opened his eyes after her movements and looked at her. "What?"He frowned and he could hear her scared heart. "S_Sorry!"She looked away scared and he realized that it worked. She forgot everything. He was relieved but also guilty because of it. He looked at her as she grabbed her head and groaned. He sighed and got up from the bed, it was still raining and he couldn't understand what's happening. Valerina looked at Augustus who was looking out of the window. She sighed and got up but lost her balance. Before she could fall, he grabbed her and she grabbed on his arms tightly. "What's wrong with you?"He frowned at her. He is not sure if it's happening because of last night. "M_My head... It's hurting"She groaned in pain. "Then sit the fuck down, why are you
Author's POVAngel opened the door and they walked inside.Augustus saw his siblings sitting there terrified. Arthur was crying and Jessica was trying to comfort him but he was out of control. Joseph and Sebastian was literally shivering looking at the weather outside. "Augustus?"Angel wasn't expecting him there but she smiled watching him again in the house. "Angel"Jessica was on the verge of crying. "I can't handle him."Augustus sighed and took Arthur from Jessica. The child looked at him and Augustus' eyes glowed. He compelled Arthur and he stopped crying. Angel took him from Augustus and Jessica hugged Augustus, she started crying. "Please stop this!"She sobbed on his chest. "Please bring her back"Augustus caressed her head. "Don't worry"This is the first time he has responded back with care. "I need to go!"He broke the hug. He looked at Valerina and kissed her forehead. "Take care of yourself for me"He looked at Snow and caressed his head. Valerina looked at h
Author's POVAugustus summoned the thunder and striked her with it making her fell back with the impact. Valerina gasped when she saw Augustus' control over the nature. "How can he___"It was unbelievable. "Five elements of nature..."Angel said. "He can summon any of it and it will come for him."Augustus was expecting Serenity to attack back but she didn't, she just stood there looking at him in her blue form. He wanted to make her weak with his attacks so she can come back to her normal state. He did everything but nothing worked. He summoned thunder, threw fire at her, attacked her with sword and daggers but she remained unfazed. She growled which was sounding agonizing like she is crying and thunder started roaring again. "Fuck!"He growled frustrated. Nothing was working. "How do we stop her?..."Nicolai said frustrated. "This haven't happened before, she was never so difficult to bring back."Vincent who is always there with his smart ideas was speechless too. They tri
Author's POV"I am not in the mood to solve riddles."Augustus growled. "Few years back, I gave one small girl to the witch... That time this world wasn't in existence... I thought that child will be safe with her but she died too soon and I lost the track of child... I didn't know that she will come in front of me as your mate"Robert signed. "Who is Valerina?"Augustus asked. "Where did you find her?... Why did you give her to some random witch?... And why the fuck she is not getting compelled?""Valerina is Arthur's daughter!"Robert declared and his eyes widened. "What?"Augustus scowled. "Fuck, not this now!"Vincent grabbed his head and groaned frustrated. "The same Arthur who was her ex?"Augustus pointed toward Serenity. "Yes, The same Arthur who loved your mother, cheated on her, because of whom she turned into stone for centuries and let me tell you that Arthur is no more..."Robert sighed. "You knew it?"Lucifer frowned at Serenity. Serenity shook her head. "I had
Author's POV"Who are you and what do you want?"Valerina looked at the man scared. He has long dirty beard and hair like he haven't taken a bath for days. Tall but slim with shabby clothes. "Carlos, kiddo... People call me Carlos!"He chuckled maniacally and her eyes widened. "You!"She looked at him in disbelief. "Aahhaa... You seem to know me"He laughed. "I must say"She flinched back with disguist when he circled her and tried to touch her hair. "Eliana did a great job... So sad that she died before vitnessing her art."Valerina frowned not understanding what is he trying to say. "Not understanding?"He chuckled. "Your mother, Kiddo... Eliana is your mother and I am your Uncle..."Valerina looked at him shocked. "Long story, I know!... But right now you need to know only one thing which is, Serenity is the one who killed your real mother..."He faked his sadness. "She was so innocent, just like you..."Valerina couldn't understand if she should believe him or not. "Eli
Author's POV"Valerina"Augustus cried and rushed towards her. Hybrids and Serenity rushed towards them. "Carlos!"Serenity growled at him. "Not my fault, you cursed them... It worked, she is dead now..."He laughed. Augustus looked at her lifeless face and his tears fell down like an open tap. "Sunshine, please open your eyes..."He held her closer to his chest and cried in agony. "Please, no!"He kissed her forehead. "Please, Please come back..."He pleaded. "I told you not to love me... I told you!""Augustus!"Serenity sat beside him. She caressed Valerina's face as tears fell down from her eyes. "Bring her back!"He looked at Serenity with helpless eyes. "I'll die without her."She cupped his face. "Don't loose hope... We can___"Carlos threw fire at them, it didn't hurt Serenity and Augustus but Valerina's body turned into ashes. "No!!!!!"Serenity screamed when Valerina's ashes fell into her lap. Augustus looked at ashes in shock. It was like a blown to his sanity.
Author's POVIt's been a few months since they killed Carlos and Augustus has started training Valerina so she can use her powers to the full extent. She was doing well and he was proud of her.''Can we stop for the day?.. I am tired''She made puppy eyes. He chuckled. ''Okay, we'll do the rest in the evening.''He said and she whined knowing he won't stop.''Oh, I almost forgot that I have called your family to dinner tonight so no practice.''She grinned and he shook his head. ''Augustus''She called and he looked at her. ''I have invited your parents too''She gulped nervously. Augustus looked at her for a second and gave her a stiff nod making her smile. She knows that things are getting better between him and his family. Augustus has stopped blaming them and has made peace with his past. He still doesn't get involved with them too much but he doesn't ignore their presence either. Old wounds have started healing slowly and she was feeling happy for him.Valerina understood t
Valerina's POVIt feels like a dream where I slept for a long time and came back. I am thankful to Serenity for whatever she did to break that curse. Mistakes happen and I believe that she deeply regrets her decisions. No hard feelings for anyone because everyone has suffered in it. I looked at our castle, it's in the same condition in which we left it.''You made it like before.''Because it was in bad condition when I broke his statue. ''Yeah, did some cleaning to welcome you.''He led us inside. Snow is now jumping here and there in the garden.''Yahoo! We are finally back..''We both laughed at him.I nudged Augustus when I saw another little Rabbit peaking inside from the bush. It was looking at Snow.''I think she is that Rabbit..''Augustus chuckled.''Snow will finally get some actions''We settled just like before, our room holds so many bittersweet memories. ''You take rest, I'll be back. Need to go somewhere...''He kissed my head.''Where are you going?''I frowned, I
Author's POVValerina slowly opened her eyes and looked around. She could feel the light pain on her neck and between her legs.She saw Augustus standing by the window, shirtless, hands in pockets and his body was tensed.She noticed that it's almost afternoon.''Augustus?''She called him confused.He turned around with the lightning speed when he heard her voice. ''Valerina''He quickly engulfed her in a tight hug as his heart finally got the relief with her sweet voice.She hugged him back tightly like she had got her world back. His hug made her feel safe.''I was so worried''He pampered her face with kisses.''Why?''She asked, looking at the pain in his eyes which was slowly disappearing.''You passed out for two days..''He declared and her eyes widened in shock.''I thought I lost you..''He hugged her again.He felt relieved when she hugged him tightly.''I am fine now... I didn't know that this would happen.''"You will be fine now, I'll take care of you."He smiled and ki
Author's POVToday is the day when Valerina has finally completed her high school and now it's time for her to leave for the university. But only a few people know that she is not going to university but to another world.Augustus will come soon to take her and she was feeling emotional while looking at her mother. She has utilized her time very well to spend time with Marina. They went out, cooked together, drew together and created so many memories which Val could cherish later on. ''Mom''She hugged her tightly.''Val, I am so happy for you, don't be sad... You are finally going ahead with your future... You should be proud of yourself. And you know I'll always be there for you...''''I know and I love you for that...''She wiped her cheeks.Marina patted her head.''I hope you have packed everything...''''Yes and your secret recipes too.''She smiled.''Very good''She chuckled.''I have something for you''she handed her small box and Val opened it.''Bracelet''Val smiled''It
Author's POVValerina looked at them and frowned. ''Augustus?''Serenity had already turned into Marina.''What are you doing here?''she asked him.''I thought you meant you were going to call her but then Jess told me that you came here...''''Yeah, I called her first but then Marina told me that she wanted to meet me so I had to come here.''He said and Marina raised brows at him for lying fluently.''Mom?''Val looked at her.''Yeah, I needed to talk to him after how you came back home yesterday... It was just casual talk, isn't it?''she looked at him and smiled, he nodded.''Okay!''Val raised her eyebrows amused.''So you guys finally sorted it out?''Marina asked.''Yeah, I was being overdramatic..''She chuckled nervously.''Good''Marina smiled. ''I'll leave you guys alone then..''she walked away and he looked at her blankly.''Did she say something to you?''Val was quick to ask when Marina walked away.''No, why?''He replied.''Umm, she can be a little rude when someth
Author's POV''What are you?''He gritted while holding his hand which got hurt while trying to touch her.Marina's face turned soft when he got hurt."Are you okay?... I didn't mean to hurt you.""I asked you something, I am not that fragile where your powers can hurt me."He said, She was not attacking him and on top of that she was being polite. He couldn't even hurt her because of that."Some things are meant to be kept secret, Augustus... Please leave."She pleaded."I know you are here for your mate... mark her and go back to your world..."He is too stubborn to leave without knowing the truth."if you have magical powers then you don't belong to this world either, Marina... You are my mate's mother, I need to know your reality. What are you and what can you do?''"I am her mother and you don't need to worry about me hurting her... I was just being supportive so you can get together..."She sighed."My question will be the same, Marina... What are you?"He asked again."And I am
Author's POV''I think you should see Jess''Augustus said, they were at a small cafe and he was enjoying watching her eat. ''she was worried thinking that you will be upset at her.''''I am upset at her''Val confirmed.''why?"he asked.''I thought we were friends, she didn't even give me a hint..."she pouted."She did all this to bring us together... don't go so hard on her. she loves you."He replied.She finished eating and he led her out. Augustus drove to his house and Jess was in the living room with Snow.She got up and looked at Val guiltily.''I am so sorry, I couldn't tell you anything... But trust me, our friendship is real... you know I love you..."Val smiled at her."I know you love me... But I am still mad at you for not telling me that you are a hybrid." Jess smiled and hugged her. "Sorry for that"Val hugged her tightly knowing why she felt so strong every time."I should go, mom must be waiting for me."Val said."I'll talk to your mom... you can spend time wit
Author's POVValerina woke up and found her in the embrace of her mother. Marina was beside her all night. She placed her head on her belly and hugged Marina. Valerina considers herself very lucky to have a mother like Marina. Now when she thinks, she realizes that Marina has never raised a hand on her even when she was a kid. She has never restricted her to do anything except those things which might hurt her badly. She has supported her in every decision. Her mother is too loving as compared to some of her fellow students. She didn't ignore the fact that some of the students have abusive mothers and some of them are struggling to live the life they want. Some of them are just trophies to their parents. Marina on the other hand does all in her power to give the life she deserves. She didn't give up when her ex husband came to take her away. "I love you, Mum"Val mumbled and Marina opened her eyes with a smile. "I love you, kiddo..."Marina kissed her head. "Did you sleep well?
Author's POVHer reaction was valid and he knew she would act like this."Sunshine!"He stepped towards her but she stepped back in fear. "What are you, Augustus?"She cried in fear.Augustus had no choice but to tell her everything. "I am tribrid... A mix of werewolf, vampire and wizard..."He confessed. "What?"She looked at him in disbelief. "Is this some kind of joke... This isn't some movie, okay"She yelled. "This is not a movie... It's the truth, the truth of your and my life..."He stepped towards her and she shook her head. "I don't believe you."She grabbed her head in disbelief. Augustus closed his eyes and sighed frustrated but when he opened his eyes it was purple. "This is what I am"Her eyes widened as fear rose in her heart. She turned on her heels and started running. Augustus was quick enough to block her way and make her stumble back. Valerina was shocked knowing how fast he travelled from his place. He grabbed her arms before she falls down. "What do yo