Arthur had finished bathing in the river and returned to his chamber to dress, Mira's voice echoing in his mind. It was sad to accept but his sister that night was right, of course. This is a reckless path he has chosen to trade, the road fate had thrust upon him was filled with unpredictable disaster.But does this really have anything to do with fate, destiny or however those weak minded creatures would put it? Arthur has never been the type to believe that whatever decision he decided to take has been planned and written down by any powerful being up there. He has always believed that he has full control over whatever was happening in his life, well not until he heard the conversation between the grand king and the sorceress back in the dungeon.Their words back then had planted a seed of doubt in his young mind and this seed was fast growing. For the past few hours he couldn't help but think “ what if '' what if there was indeed a being more powerful than the grand king sitting u
{ January 29 2032.}Cassy's forehead pressed against the steering wheel, her eyes squeezed shut, and her fingers jammed into her ears in an empty attempt to shut out some noise. She was a picture of desperation, a childlike pose that belied her grown woman's fears. "Go away!" she shrieked, though the car was empty. The words were a futile attempt to banish the horrors that haunted her since her childhood.Fourteen years of unrelenting terror had etched deep scars on her psyche. The memories of that fateful night still seared her mind: creatures crawling, crushing, and destroying her home resulting in the permanent dismissal of her father and her mother's current condition.To save her mother Cassey has sold everything her parents have worked hard to build,yet there was no improvement in her health. Her mom has been bedridden for the past fourteen years."Don't touch me!" The warning was a reflex, a futile attempt to maintain a boundary between herself and the unholy entity.A grotesq
There was something captivating about the young woman standing before him. Alpha Jay observed the lady. Her wide, startled blue eyes, the nervous fidgeting. That amongst other things piqued his interest. She was very beautiful—both in human and supernatural beings' standards. Her luxurious black hair, cascading down to her waist, framing a delicate face with rosy full lips that she chewed anxiously. The way the white gown clung to her figure, revealing every subtle dip and swell, ignited a spark of unfamiliar...something within him.However, it was not her beauty that had first caught his attention upon setting his eyes on her. It was her scent. The lady before him had the most enticing scent he had ever encountered in a long time. It was a scent that drew him in. Made him crave more."I…I…didn't see anything?" She stammered, retracting her step."I guess that explains why you are taking a step back ," he joked . He noticed her nervousness increase. "Just joking, " he laughed in a
Cassy burst into her mother's ward, her eyes brimming with tears that spilled down her cheeks like a torrent. She slammed the door shut behind her, as if trying to contain her grief within the four walls. The weight of her sorrow was crushing her, threatening to consume her whole. She slid down the door, her body wracked with sobs, and crawled to her mother's bedside.Her mother, once a vibrant and strong woman, now lay motionless, her beauty frozen in a coma. Cassy rested her head on the bedside, her tears soaking into the sheets. She poured out her heart, telling her mother everything, as if hoping that somehow, someway, she would hear her."Mom, please wake up," Cassy begged, her voice cracking with emotion. "I need you so much. My life is a mess, and I don't know how to fix it. I've seen things, terrible things, and I can't escape them. I feel so alone, so broken."She paused, her chest heaving with sobs. "I wish you were here, Mom. I wish you could hold me and tell me everything
{3} Three days later.This was the third day since his late night conversation with his kid brother,yet Jay doesn't seem to have gotten over that ugly night.What was even more disturbing was the fact that Carlos' words were a bitter truth thrown right in his face.A beast without a soul might never be able to recognize it soulbond. Not that it's entirely impossible but it has never happened and the chance of it happening is rare, not to mention how he has lost it in the first place. ******Venturing into the moonlit woods for a hunt, are Jay and Kaeden with their bodies half-shifted into their beast forms, furs mingling with human flesh, eyes glowing with a predatory light. Neither of them had any intention of completing the transformation, with the balance of beast and man unpredictable at best. The woods were alive with the sounds of nocturnal creatures, the rustling of leaves, and the distant hoot of an owl. It was exhilarating. Jay leaped from a tree with feline grace, snatch
Cassy's life had been an unvaried routine since her encounter with Jayantha, the enigmatic billionaire. Days blurred into weeks, and weeks into months. Three months had passed, and she had almost convinced herself that their paths would never cross again. She had no desire to revisit the memories of that fateful night, and the mere thought of Jayantha's piercing gaze made her shudder.But fate, it seemed, had other plans.Four days ago, Cassy received a call from the hospital, shattering her fragile sense of normalcy. The hospital management was growing impatient, demanding that she either take her mother home or transfer her to another facility. The bills were piling up, and with no signs of improvement in her mother's condition, the hospital saw no reason to continue providing care.Cassy felt the weight of the world crushing her. How could she possibly consider withdrawing her mother from the hospital when she was still fighting for her life? The thought of losing her mother was un
The torrential downpour enveloped Cassy's anguished wails, drowning out her despairing cries. Her small frame, once radiating determination, now seemed fragile and defeated. The relentless rain soaked through her clothes, mirroring the deluge of grief overwhelming her.Cassy's eyes, red and puffy, streamed with tears as she berated herself. "It's all my fault! I should have run faster! Maybe then I could have seen Mom, spoken to her one last time!" She slapped her face, as if punishing herself for her perceived shortcomings."If only I hadn't slept... If only I had gotten there sooner... Mom waited for me, asked for me, and I wasn't there!" The weight of her guilt crushed her, and her words devolved into heartbreaking sobs.Tears and mucus mingled on her cheeks, salty reminders of her anguish. The rain, once a calming melody, now seemed to mock her, its rhythmic beat echoing the cruel fate that had torn her mother away.Cassy's world had imploded, leaving her shattered and lost. The h
Jayantha paced restlessly outside the room, his mind a jumble of conflicting emotions. His beast struggled to emerge, yearning to be close to the mysterious woman inside, while he fought to maintain control, aware of the human presence and the need to prioritize his people's safety.Finally, the door creaked open, and Zack, the pack healer, stepped out. "How is she?" Jayantha asked, his voice low and urgent."Her condition is more stable now," Zack replied, but Jayantha had already moved past him, his hand reaching for the door handle."Wait!" Zack called out, his voice firm. "She's asleep, and I advise against disturbing her."Jayantha's movement halted, his gaze fixed intently on the door, as if willing himself to see through it.Zack's curiosity got the better of him. "Who is she, if I may ask?" he ventured, but Jayantha's beta and gamma exchanged knowing glances, sensing their alpha's unease.To their surprise, Jayantha responded after a moment of silence. "I don't know."The trio