Scarlett's feet trembled as she walked down the stairs, her heart felt so heavy with aches that's suffocating. The light of her hope was extinguished within a second. Her body wanted to burst into laughter and screams.
" Why? Why? Why me?", she was still asking herself when she bumped into someone at the end of the stairs. She looked up with her teary eyes to see the blonde lady, Moraine. " Good evening," she greeted with nothing but emptiness in her voice and then made walk away, but Moraine pulled her back roughly with her hair. Familiar with the situation and pain, Moraine was pulling her hair while her two friends stood behind her. The situation reminded her of Karine and her friends. She gasped at the irony, but Moraine pulled her hair harder, and this time it hurt her, and she yelped in pain. " Who do you think you are, strolling in here like a goddess, and stealing my friend's man, you've got no fear", " Ah! Please let go", she cried grabbing Moraine's hand as she pulled her hair. " Oh well, congratulations on your wedding, and welcome to hell," she said aggressively and dragged her off with the help of her friends. This was the beginning of Scarlett's nightmares, nights of pain and heartache, the night that took her last smile. It's been days since Scarlett's wedding, days since Elora couldn't keep in contact with her best friend, worried and anxious about her well-being. This was another night of her trying to reach her to no avail, and her anxiety had forced Jordan to come and take her out to cheer her up. " It's almost like you shouldn't go home yet, ugh! I can't wait to finally take you away from that house", Jordan said and glared at the house after pulling over about five feet away. Elora laughed softly, " you're not as eager as I am..", " Nay! Nay! That's not true if it is, you won't be in such a hurry to get back home", " In a hurry? Babe, I'm in a hurry? After spending almost all the night with you, it's almost twelve and my mum doesn't even know I'm not home", " It's not necessary she knows, you're not a kid ", " I'm not but I don't want her worrying herself ", " You have a cellphone; she can ring you up. " Elora sighed rolling her eyes, " anyways", she held his hand, " I love you, and I want to spend lots of time with you, but I have to go ", " Yeah, I know, and I'm also glad to finally have you cheer up after worrying over Scarlett for days." She smiled, her eyes glittered with gratitude, " thank you, babe", " It's nothing; you just have to promise me that you're not going back to that room to continue worrying about someone who could be enjoying her honeymoon. " Even though she was doubtful, she tried to remain positive and not worry too much. " I won't, I don't want all my man's efforts to go to waste", " I'll appreciate that", " Thank you. So let me get going. Baby, I love you ", she said and pecked his lips. Jordan pouted, " really?", " I have to go," she giggled, " I'm going to have to sneak in." Jordan tried to force a smile, understanding the reason for her actions, he was aware of her mother's dislike for him, but he pretended not to be aware. He held her hand still not letting go, " How about five more minutes?", "...". A message popped up on his phone, interrupting what she wanted to say. ~ There's a package you shouldn't miss in your lifetime, any delay and it's your loss, come to our pack's forest ~ Jordan furrowed his brow in confusion and curiosity. " Is everything okay?", Elora asked noticing his furrowed brow, " Yeah, sure, everything is fine. It's Huxley, seems like some game is up", " I guess you have to leave now, then." she snatched the opportunity and kissed him before alighting from the car. "Your plan worked, just so you know", he said after her before smiling and igniting the car. She blew him a kiss and watched him drive up, her eyes sparkling with affection, every hair in her body resisting the urge to transform into a wolf and race after him just so she could spend more time with him. But she thought of her mother; she didn't want to make any mistake that could jeopardize their wedding. With a sullen face, she turned around and walked home, successfully sneaking in through the back door. Just as she got to the inside, her steps halted, blood gushed through her brain to her feet, and her hands lost every life in them. She stood in the dark corner below the stairs, her gaze fell on the bloody knife beside Ember, her mother's best friend. Her eyes moved to Ember's bloody hands that tightly held Dora's legs to the bloody floor. Elora's mouth parted in denial, and her heavy eyes went above to capture a nightmare; her body trembled, and tears flowed out of her eyes without her blinking as she saw her father's wolf hands strangling her mother's neck. Unable to move, unable to find a word, unable to breathe, she felt her blood draining to her feet, her hands trembling, her head spinning and banging as she saw life slip out of her mother. Her widely opened eyes that had just witnessed the last moment of her mother lost every control to stop the hot tears. As if Ember noticed her presence, she turned sharply towards her direction, and without thinking, without realizing what was happening, Elora found herself in her wolf form, racing out of the house and into the nearby forest. Unaware of whether she was being followed or not, she kept running as fast as she could. The forest thorn tears through her furs as she races over, and the leaves slap her face, but even the thunder does not stop her, and neither does the rain. After running for a long time, she suddenly halted after hearing Jordan's voice. She stopped in the middle of the unknown forest, aware of where she was; she looked around, her ears stretched out to capture any sound, and she did, but it wasn't Jordan's; it was Huxley's giggles. She couldn't think, she couldn't make a sound, she just wanted to be in his arms right now, transform back and cry out her soul. And slowly she headed towards where the sound was coming from till she could see every one of them. Her brown wolf eyes stare widely at the scene that ruined her soul, that crumbled her world. She looked at the naked Jordan grinning ear to ear, his lovely smiles that immediately became a nightmare, the moment she looked at every one of them, the door of her hell opened burning her harshly and drowning her in the pit of nightmare, darkness, rage and bitterness and she begged for death before it even comes. While the rain beats her fur mercilessly, she becomes the only witness of hell.(The same night: The Divine realm) Rionaya smiled, enjoying the entertainment that had become consistent, the blissful moment that soothed her thoughts and mind, the serene atmosphere that hid away her longing to break the monotony. " Your Majesty! ", Eron's sudden call jolted her out of her peaceful embrace. She glared at him sharply, " Have you lost your senses? What makes you startle me like that?", " I'm sorry my lord, it's very urgent". She rolled her eyes and raised her palm, stopping the show immediately before turning back to him. " What's it?", " You have been summoned, my lord, to the divine courtroom." Naya frowned as she heard that, and she wondered what was going on. The huge golden door opened for Naya to walk in with Eron strolling behind her. All eyes turned to her as she strode in, her soundless walking steps against the bright white glassy floor. She bowed slightly before the king using the corner of her eyes to scan the golden room. ' why have a
Misha covered her legs with the duvet, ensuring she was lying comfortably and adjusting the pillow properly to avoid her having neck pain." Didn't the pack's doctor say she'd wake up soon?", Cynthia asked as soon as Misha stepped away," That's what he said, she's out of danger and her wounds have all healed, faster than I thought "," Then why is she not awake yet? It's been three days now."Misha sighed, " I also don't know; c'mon, let's go; I'm starving, "she said, pulling her along with her and gently closing the door behind her." Or perhaps is it the deja vu of what happened to Scarlett that's preventing her from waking up?", Cynthia asked more like a realization.Misha rolled her eyes, " how can an unconscious person have a deja vu about her friend's death"," Scarlett's spirit might be preventing her from waking up"," Not that your superstitions again ", she said shaking her head," It's not a superstition, think about it, the doctor said she's okay, she's out of danger but
" they've done nothing but wickedness just to make my life miserable, and I guess they're all jealous of me, and I'm going to show them what....".Before Naya could finish venting out her frustration about the whole situation, Elora switched, taking control of her body." Hey!", Naya yelled, " that's rude!".Elora bit her lips hard, hot tears gathered in her eyes but her lips kept moving from clenching jaw to ridiculous laughter." There's really a goddess in me," she chuckled at the unbelievable situation, " guess heaven can at least do this."A tear streamed down her eyes, and her nose became watery." So moon goddess, what can you do? What power do you have? Can I control your power now that you're in me?", she asked the tangible questions for her purpose.Naya groaned, "What kind of dense vessel are you? They took my powers; they took everything."Her response pissed Elora off; she grunted, "You really are rude", she mumbled to herself, trying to get hold of herself before burstin
" Her vitals are okay, her wounds are all healed so there's nothing to be worried about. Regarding her loss of memory, that could be due to shock or trauma caused by how heavily she hit her head, but I'm sure she'd recollect her memories with time ", the doctor explained to Docherty and Ember after examining her." Okay, thanks doctor", her father thanked the doctor, " so now there's nothing to be worried about "," What about her eyes? Any explanation for that?", Ember asked," So strange there's no explanation to that, might be the cause of her hitting her head which I doubted, but I'll work on figuring out what led to that, but for now, there's no cause for alarm"," Okay doctor, thank you so much", " You're welcome".The both of them see the doctor off before returning inside, where Elora is waiting for them by the stairs." Elora", Docherty called seeing her standing by the stairs, " are you okay?"," When is my wedding preparation getting started?", " What?! Are you crazy?!!",
The two guards looked at each other once again, before looking back at Elora." She is crazy"," Do you think someone sane would do what she did today?", the other guard asked rhetorically," But I never expected this from her, Elora has always been sweet, jovial, and kind", the beard guard said, " and she was such a lover girl"," Well, I guess this is what they called the twist of a plot cause who I'm looking at isn't any jovial or sweet but a crazy and mad werewolf"," I wondered what could have happened. Think Jordan did something?"," What could he have done for his bride to go on a shooting spree on her wedding day"," Maybe he cheated on her"," Seriously? If every female does this because of cheating too then we'd all be dead"," True. Even my wolf is curious at what on earth happened"," Whatever it is, it is either something really crazy, or she has just run mad; heard she fell off a cliff and hit her head, so that explains it."The bearded guard looked at her again, but the
Brenda arrived at the luxurious and fortified estate of Larsen, a lavish estate blending Gothic and modern architecture. The black gate was guided by giant wolves who approached her vehicle the moment she arrived.With the advantage of her status in the pack of Obsidian Wraith, she was granted access to enter the estate. This wasn't the first time she had been here, and each time she came here, she let herself swim in the aura of power and mystery and the beauty it yet wields.But this time, her heart wasn't filled with admiration and love but heavy with pain and anger brewing through her veins as she drove in and parked her car. She could see guards mounting their positions in a distancing yet organized way. There ain't always many guards. She took in a deep breath as she gazed at the towering black walls before her, the sophisticated angular glass accents. She looked at the modern castle she'd call a mansion, exuding the symbol of untouchable authority, with beautiful vehicles park
Moraine chuckled as she smoothened Ava's black hair. The casually dressed Moraine was making sure her best friend, Ava, was good to go while she admired her beauty at the same time.Ava checked out her black gown once again, " you sure he'll like this?"," Fret not, he's my brother, and I know what he likes," she said, smiling at her.Ava smiled feeling reassured, " I thought I lost him, I'm so happy "," And you didn't, you don't think I'm going to let some loser be with my brother? You are the perfect match for him"," I know right ", Ava grinned ear to ear, " I think I'm good to go"," I think so too; now let's go get what belongs to you, "Moraine winked at her smiling and causing Ava to blush.She quickly sprayed a rose perfume on her, and they both chuckled before exiting the room and heading towards the study room where Damien was.Ava could feel her heart pounding so hard in her chest; she had anticipated and imagined this day so much that it had worn off. She had always had ey
The werewolf guarding Elora's cell bowed before Damien who permitted him to rise. He looked towards Elora's cell and saw nothing but darkness." Why is her room so dark?", he asked while he stood under the dimlit bulb." That's the rule here, that every murderer must be kept in darkness till judgment day."Damien sighed feeling so uncomfortable about it, " I'd like to see her"," Are you sure? My lord?"," Why?"," I don't think she's in her right mind; she has gone crazy."Damien furrowed his brow, looking confused; he looked at Luke and turned back to the guard. " Well, a lady who went on a killing spree on her wedding day is definitely a crazy one", Luke said with a shrug.Damien eyed him, not liking the way he said that, but it was true, so he said nothing." That's not what I mean", the guard said," What are you saying then?", Damien asked," She has been talking to herself since, yelling and screaming and talking to no one but herself; it's like she's communicating with someon
" what do you mean?"" I don't trust you,"" But you trust him?"" No, but at least he has a motive; he is ready to make amendments for his mistakes and wouldn't hurt me."Hurt me. The word slaps him hard across the face." You don't need him,"" He's going to get justice for Scarlett, everyone is going to know the truth,"" It isn't justice you want, it's revenge,"" That'll only put me in more trouble and danger, I might get killed if I get caught killing anyone again."" Do whatever you want; kill whoever you want; I'll be your alibi."The rigidness and unwavering tone and stare, the look in his eyes when he said that wrapped her soul in the feeling of protection and her heart melt, but with that, her head felt the battle of confusion within her mind.He got up from the bed when she said no more and covered her legs with the duvet." Get some sleep, it's late," he said and made to leave," Stop confusing me?," she said running her fingers through her blonde hair and her face covere
" my beautiful pup, hmm muah! You're so adorable," her giggling voice said as she rubbed her face against his chubby, cute face.Larsen chuckled, his face full of smiles, " I miss you so much mum," his excited voice telling her exactly how much he had missed her. He hugged her, wrapping his little arms around her.Larsen clenched his fist hard as the next memory he had of her was her hand dripping with blood, and the look on her face. The memories he couldn't shove away, the memories that couldn't be buried but just live with it. The feelings he felt that day were still raw and fresh; the anger, the disappointment, the fear, they flashed across his eyes, brewing another wave of anger in him as he angrily gulped down the seventh bottle of alcohol and yet didn't feel any ounce of tipsiness.His heart feels so heavy that anger radiates through his veins as he keeps remembering his mother's bloody hands and Damien's hand holding Elora's. If he sees Damien right this moment, he wouldn't he
Without giving room for a response, he turned around and grabbed Elora's wrist before dragging her along with him back to their suite while Damien stood still, with his blood boiling and he gave out a loud growl and grunt of anger and frustration. His breath rose and fell erratically.Amie watched from the corner, smirking in satisfaction, knowing she'd gotten into trouble; her wince confirmed it as Larsen dragged her with him. The fear on Elora's face gave Amie so much joy that her eyes flickered with so much relief and lifted her mood that made her want to hum a song.Elora winced in pain from Larsen's tight grip, but he was so furious that it sent shivers down her spine; his fury terrified her that she couldn't tell him that his grip hurt. How dare her! How dare her!!His mind was in an unrelenting turmoil. It was so unbelievable when Amie showed him the picture she took, but when she took him to the spot and had to see for himself, a fire was ignited in him.He clenched his fist
Elora was surprised as her eyes fell on him." Alpha Damien?" the call was almost a whisper," Elora," he called with a smile nudging in. He was pissed about how today went; the smiley look on Elora's face after the meeting ended taunted him that he made plans to have dinner with the Alpha, hoping to see her, but his anger even surged higher when his request was turned down.He was standing by the glassy wall, gazing out of the window and sipping his red wine after giving feedback on their plan to Elia when he saw her taking a walk.This is heaven presenting to him a chance and he wouldn't for anything let it pass." Taking a walk?" he asked, looking as she folded her arms beneath her breast.Without responding, she turned to walk away but he immediately blocked the way with his body." Are you avoiding me?"" Isn't that obvious?."His heart skipped and ached at the same time. She glared up at him.When would she ever look at him the same way he looks at her." For how long would you
" why are you bleeding?" his serious voice icy and firm. She hid it behind her, making him step closer, and roughly pulled her closer, grabbing her hand. He took a look at her palm and shot her a frown, " You did this?" " It's none of your business," " Everything about you is my business," he flared up looking at the palm, " you did this to yourself?." She swallowed, feeling uncomfortable with how close they were, and her body felt his touch on her hand even though his eyes were blazing. " That's how much anger I was suppressing, his presence irritates me, every word he uttered makes my blood boil, I wish I could punish him, make him suffer, but when you give him the power and privilege, it angers me more," ' and it hurts.' She completed it in her mind. Larsen felt a strike of guilt hit his chest; how much must she have been suppressing to have pierced her delicate palm? His grip tightened for a second. " I wasn't giving him power," he said and dragged her to the pr
She made to punch his lips hard, but she couldn't; rather, she returned it with a brief cheeky smile and dropped the file on the table before walking to the other side, beside Jordan, hating every step she took towards him.She reached out to the water and gently poured the contents into the cup." A drop of it falls, and you'll crawl under his legs," She heard Larsen's warning that sent waves of anger through her.It's like he saw through her; that devil; she wanted to spill the water on Jordan, but after the threat, she couldn't. It was a message, an unspoken twist of dominance he had over her; even though she hated him and would love to defile him in every way she could, she couldn't risk having to crawl under Jordan's legs.Over her dead body. That disgusting traitor, that murderer." She's so clumsy, I'm sure she'd spill it and then crawl between my legs," Jordan taunted.Elora gritted her teeth as she slowly handed over the water to him, but the cunny Jordan made her spill it by
She felt her heart skip a little and tightened her fist against the black file she was still holding, brushing the memories to the back of her mind as she hastened her steps to meet up with Larsen's pace.The day could only get busier for Elora as she was given a quick tour through the building, from the massive warehouses, and underground storage vaults where she gets to see some rare earth minerals and exotic materials, then tour to other departments like the logistics and contribution firm, a high-security distribution center where the minerals, obsidian, silver and artifacts are processed." Sir," Elora saw Austin said to Larsen, " it's time for the meeting."' what meeting again? Am I not supposed to at least know my purpose of being here, or is it to just be carrying this annoying black file around with you like a slave?' she yelled in her mind that soon cooled down, ' oh yeah, I'm a slave.'Her face dropped, and without saying anything, she followed both Larsen and Austin to th
" like I said, we are not your citizens, we answer to our own law, not yours," Larsen glared at the senator, " we have our own security watching our kinds, no wolf would be a threat to you if you ain't a threat," " We're only trying to co-exist here, which is your only option."Larsen scoffed, "The werewolves here ain't even up to two hundred and they are only here for business."Half of the two hundred werewolves work in Larsen's hotel in the human world, while others maintain the importing, exporting, and distribution of minerals." Still,"" No still, we'll take care of our own kind, it's you who should be watchful of your people, we'll punish any wolf who goes against the law ourselves, just keep to your part of the deal and we'd be fine,"" We're upholding our end of the deal.."" Then there's nothing more to discuss; let's maintain our barter arrangement."The governor cleared his throat awkwardly, not liking how the conversation was not in any way going how they'd want, but th
Elora sat with other guards in a big van, dressed in a black pencil skirt and a white satin blouse with a knot. Her hair was packed in a bun, and the footwear she was on was a flat shoe. She glanced down at herself again.' why did he dress me up like I'm going for some official meeting,' she asked in her mind frowning. She looked like she was going to the office if not that she was thrown with the guards in a black van.He wouldn't even let her ride with him to wherever they were going; the distance between them made him seem invisible to her, and for some unknown reason, it made her mad.' there's no way I'd ever understand him or know him,' she said in her mind. He is like a brick wall, one she can't break or see through.Soon, the van came to a brupt stop, and everyone alighted. Elora gasped at the building before her; it was like nothing of the building was made of bricks and clay; everything was of aluminum." Wow, hailing to constructors," she uttered, staring at the building,