~LORRAINE~“Run! They are after us!” I held Laurel's hand as we ran deep into the forest, we could still hear the roars of the wolves a mile away.“Let's shift,” Laurel said as she tried to morph into her wolf form, but her bones didn't shift.“We cannot shift, we are too injure-”“Lorraine! Watch out!” Laurel shouted as a wolf slammed into us, sending us flying into the river.The thing was that we both couldn't swim. I struggled to keep my head above water, but the more I struggled, the fewer chances I had of surviving.I could feel the oxygen leave my lungs as I found myself sinking into the river with Laurel by my side.“Lorraine! Wake up! “ I coughed out water to see the Luna, my mom, Delta, and Laurel standing beside me.We were at the shore of the river, my hair was still damp from the water.“I-i thought I was going to die,” I say, sniffling.“No, you're okay, you're safe.”I jolt up from the bed, sweat dripping all over me. I look around to see unfamiliar curtains. I walk tow
~ARET~We all went outside to see carriages and horses waiting for our arrival. The carriages could only occupy four people, so four females each in the carriages while the males hopped on their horses.“Come on, Aret, let's go.” Nova and the other females called as I shivered in disgust. My last carriage ride was terrible, my heart was in my stomach throughout the ride.“No.” I say to them as confusion swirled on their faces. I walked to where all the supreme and their guards were getting on their horses as I went to Mobali.His horse was as dark as night with blue eyes as deep as the ocean, its mane so silky and soft in my palms.“What's its name?” I asked Mobali who felt reluctant to answer.“Midnight.”What a perfect name for his appearance.“I'd like to ride Midnight with you.” I say, watching as he raised his eyebrow.“What?”“I dislike carriages, I prefer horses.” I tell him, earning a scoff from him.“No.”“It's either you, or my head guard, Lincoln.” I pointed at Lincoln star
~NOVA~“Wait!” Aret yelled, making the guards release the maid as she crawled towards Aret.“I remember! There was something wrong with my hairpin, so I had the maid help me sneak it out to fix it.” Aret explains taking the hairpin from Hawaii.“See? Somewhere around here.” she says, pointing at the supposed dent in the hairpin.'Help me out here, play along.' Aret says through the mind link. I furrow my brows confused.'Why save her?' I asked'ill explain later, just please.'I walked closer, rubbing my chin. “Yes, I remember you telling me that there was a dent in your hairpin and this maid knew a goldsmith who could fix it.”Are nodded, helping the maid up.“I'm sorry everyone, but she's not a thief.” Aret shouts, motioning to Hawaii to help her lift the maid up.“Everyone, dismiss and return to your stations!” I ordered everyone to disperse, the Supreme Leaders also walked out.“Hun,” Dwayne called out to me.“Let's go?”“No, i'll see you later, i want to help Aret.” I say to him,
~DWAYNE~“Ya!” I yelled running after mobali, he threw a punch in which I dodge throwing mine.He slid down, hitting my leg in the process and pushing me down.“Yield.” He said with a smirk as I raised my hand in surrender.“I wasn't putting up a fight.”He pulled me up as we walked into the Archery grounds. The guard handed us our signature bows and arrows.“Aret seems to be getting a hang of the Supreme Luna Position, she's a natural leader.” Mobali says, making me scoff in response.“Of course that's what you would say, it's all a facade. And You know what would have really helped her?” I asked him as he raised an eyebrow.“What's that?”“If her mate would just accept her and make her feel that comfort.” I say, making Mobali scrunch his nose in disgust.“Hell No.”“You see? Don't tell me you don't also want to have her in your arms or even underneath you, don't tell me you don't fantasize about her.” I retorted.“Okay, I won’t tell you.” He replied, taking his stance in front of th
~ARET~I got to the front door of the meeting hall and there were guards stationed in front.“Luna,” They greeted with a slight bow of their heads, which I acknowledged. Behind the closed doors, I could hear their chatter and muffled voices.“Come on, Go in, You seemed to have a lot of confidence when you were strutting down the hallway.” Mobali whispered in my ear, making me shiver.I did have confidence.But I was scared that they would judge me.“We don't have all day Aret.” I sighed, nodding to the guards as they pushed the doors open, revealing the council members.I gulped, standing frozen. I felt a warm hand on my waist, pulling me close to him as we walked to the table.“Play along,” He says through gritted teeth, making me force a smile.I looked across the table, The council members consisted of some Tribe elders and all the supreme leaders. Nova sat beside Dwayne, she avoided my gaze, making me bite my lip in anger, drawing blood.“Stop that.” Mobali growled lowly, grippin
~ARET~The rays of the sun hit me hard, making me hiss, closing the curtains and returning to sleep.Wait.There's something wrong, I'm still in bed.I jolted from my bed, kicking the duvet from my body as I looked around the room, a small white paper catching my eye.I yawn, opening it and reading the content.It said;Greetings Luna, It is Ahana and Hawaii here. By the time you're reading this, it means we are already out of the castle and in town. You seem to have boasted how much you wouldn't notice our absence, that was why we decided to leave so early. We'd like to see how well you can take care of yourself. Enjoy your day and your party! We will be back tomorrow! Love, Your Ladies-in-waiting,
It was bright early in the morning and Aret's Ladies-in-waiting were returning to the Supreme Luna Quarters.“Good morning, Ladies, I'm sure you had a fantastic day yesterday.” Lincoln said to Ahana and Hawaii as he and the other guards were heading to the forest for their morning workout.“What about Luna?” Hawaii asked.“ I have no idea, I last saw her with the Alpha.” Lincoln said with a smirk as the girls nodded, heading up to the chambers.“I'm sure she missed us,” Ahana said to Hawaii, who nodded, opening the brass doors.“Luna? We are back! Did you miss us?” they called out to Aret, but no response. They went into her inner chamber where the bedroom was located to see Aret collapsed on the floor, barely dressed, her platinum blonde hair sprawled around and dried blood around her neck.Ahana crouched beside Aret pushing aside her hair to see a glowing mark on her neck.The initials 'Mk' were marked on her neck with a wolf wearing a crown.And the 'MK' stood for, Mobali King.Wi
~MOBALI~It was night time and I adjusted the curtains as I stared at the platinum blonde woman lying on the bed. I opened the bottle, and I applied the ointment onto her neck. I rubbed it in circular motions, just as Aunt May had ordered me to.“I hate him,” she whispered with furrowed brows, startling me for a moment.She's talking in her sleep. I sighed, for a second, I thought she was awake.After I was done applying, I decided to take a closer look at her. Her almost white platinum blonde hair sprawled on the bed and her pink lips were pursed. Her pale yet flawless skin glowed under the moonlight.I kind of missed her pair of blue eyes that would always glare at me.“Wake up, you selfless bitch.” I muttered in her ear.But then, if she wakes up, it means she's actually my mate. Well, she can never know that from me.'If you wake up, I'll let you ride Midnight.' I said through our newly developed mind link not even sure that she would hear me.Sighing, I made my way outside, leav
~. THREE YEARS LATER.~The grand celebration of the twin pups' third birthday filled the palace with joy and laughter. The twins stood together, side by side, staring at the birthday cake in front of them, adorned with three flickering candles.As the room echoed with cheerful voices wishing them a happy birthday, Mobali stepped up to a podium, his proud gaze fixed on the twins. "It's been three years since the great battle," he began, his voice strong and full of pride. "It's been three years since Queen Kaerlia, my mate, brought these two amazing pups into the world. I am proud to be their father. A toast to the prince and princess!"With a raise of his glass, everyone in the room followed suit, their glasses clinking together in a heartfelt toast. "A toast!" they chorused, and the celebration continued in earnest.The twins, Alarik and Alora, looked at each other and then shared a grin. Alarik Xevekiah King, with his pure white hair and ocean blue eyes, was the firstborn. He was kno
~.KAERLIA .~I kept breathing into the paper bag as I could feel my insides churning. I was already nauseous and the day hadn't even begun.“I need another paper bag,” I mutter to Diana who ignores me and keeps massaging my shoulders. “Just take deep breaths, and calm down.” It was easier said than done.“The outfit is here!” I gasped, standing up from my seat as Laurel walked in with my dress in her hand. I smiled as I walked into the closet and Velia and Diana helped me put it on.The base of the gown was a rich, deep shade of royal blue, akin to the vast, starry night sky. It shimmered with a subtle luminescence as if tiny stars were embedded within the fabric itself. The gown was designed to flow gracefully around my figure, accentuating my natural elegance and poise. The bodice was adorned with intricate embroidery, resembling delicate lacework that mirrored the intricate patterns of frost on a winter morning. It sparkled with tiny crystal beads that caught the light, creating
~. .~With her new wings and reinvigorated determination, Kaerlia swiftly materialized to Crescent Hills. Hovering over Mobali's lifeless body, she channeled her newfound power and the grace of the Moon Goddess to bring him back from the brink of death."Kaerlia," Mobali whispered as life coursed back into him, his eyes filled with a mix of relief and devotion.With a warm smile, Kaerlia brushed her fingers across his cheek. "I need you and the guys to help me out."Mobali nodded, realizing the gravity of the situation. With renewed strength and resolve, Kaerlia soared toward Liliana, who was standing on top of a cliff staring boredly at the destruction she created. She confronted the demon queen, her fiery sword blazing with determination."Liliana!" Kaerlia's voice rang out through the chaos, echoing across the battlefield. Liliana turned to face her, a wicked smile on her lips."Ahh, little freak, you're still alive, and you got new wings," Liliana taunted, her
~. .~“Kaerlia.”“Kaerlia.”“Wake up.”As Kaerlia's eyes fluttered open, she found herself in a serene, otherworldly place. White flowers adorned the landscape, and ethereal trees stood with creatures soaring among them. The moon hung large and close in the sky, casting a gentle glow over everything. Kaerlia felt an overwhelming sense of peace, and her body was no longer stained with blood. She was dressed in a beautiful white gown adorned with delicate lace, her white hair flowing freely around her.A soft, familiar voice called her name, and she turned to find the source. Her eyes locked onto another pair of eyes, eyes she thought she would never see again."Mom?" Kaerlia asked with tears in her eyes, her voice quivering with emotion as she ran to embrace Khione, her mother."Oh, my baby, stop crying. You've been crying a lot lately," Khione comforted her, patting Kaerlia's back as she held her close."Mom, but I thought you were dead," Kaerlia said, her voice filled with
~. .~In the dark and eerie throne room of Liliana, the wails of tormented souls echoed ominously, creating an unsettling atmosphere. Mobali and the others, including Aidan, materialized in this sinister place, surrounded by the malevolent presence of demons.Liliana, seated upon her throne of skulls, greeted them with a chilling smile. Mobali's eyes blazed with anger as he looked at Aidan, who stood beside Liliana, his head bowed in submission.“Aidan, you side with her?”"He has no choice, Mobali," Liliana taunted, her voice dripping with wicked satisfaction.Mobali's gaze turned back to Liliana. "I wasn't talking to you, demon," he spat, his voice laced with a mix of rage and frustration. Liliana, being a demon herself, remained unfazed by his alpha authority, which would have affected a werewolf.As Mobali frantically scanned the room for Kaerlia, Liliana harnessed her dark powers. The ground rumbled, and Kaerlia emerged from a fissure in the floor. She was bound in si
~. MOBALI.~As I wake up, the bright light from the window hits my eyes. I run my hand through Kaerlia's side of the bed, but it's cold. I jolt, sniffing the room. Her scent has faded, which means she has been gone for hours, possibly days.How long have I been asleep?I look at the bedside table, and there lies a piece of paper. I pick it up and read its contents, "Dear Mobali, by the time you're reading this letter, it could have been days since I left for hell. I'm sorry, but I can't sit back and watch the werewolf race crumble. Please don't come after me, and I love you." I grip hard onto the piece of paper.Rising from the bed, I took a quick shower and dressed in my armor. Anger and determination coursed through my veins. I had to find her, I had to bring her back. How could she? How couldn't she see through Liliana’s plots? My heart clenched at the thought of her being dead already. "Guards! Open this door!" I roared, pounding on the unyielding brass doors. But the guards on th
~. .~Kaerlia managed to sneak out of the palace without anyone spotting her. The demons she encountered outside didn't attack her, rather they guided her to the path of the portal.Screeches echoed as she walked down the path, the horrid sounds of the demons and the undead ringing. The portal to Hell stood as a formidable, eerie gateway, a tear in the fabric of reality itself. It exuded an ominous and foreboding aura as if it were a maw to a world of unimaginable darkness and torment.The portal's frame was jagged and uneven, like fractured obsidian, emitting a faint, malevolent crimson glow. Within the opening, darkness extended infinitely, and an eerie, suffocating heat radiated from the abyss beyond. Distorted, ghostly silhouettes writhed and shifted within the portal, casting unsettling shadows and contributing to its sinister ambiance.As Kaerlia stood before the portal, it pulsed with otherworldly energy, beckoning her to enter. The air around it seemed to warp and
~. .~Liliana's sinister smile widened as Kaerlia rushed to attack her. But before Kaerlia could reach her, Liliana swiftly wielded her dark powers. With a wave of her hand, she conjured silver chains laced with potent wolfsbane, which wrapped around Kaerlia's legs. The moment the silver touched her skin, Kaerlia whimpered in excruciating pain, her limbs growing weak."You forget you're half-werewolf, and silver is one of your weaknesses," Liliana taunted, her voice dripping with cruelty. Kaerlia could barely manage to speak or cry out as she tumbled to the ground, completely immobilized and suffering from the agony of the silver and wolfsbane.Even though she wasn't fully a werewolf, she couldn't help but be immobilized by the silver.“What do you want? Why are you doing this? The whole werewolf race is in chaos because of you.”In response to Kaerlia's pleading questions, Liliana remained callous. "I'm making it feel like home. Why am I doing this? Because of you, you a
~. .~The scene in the grand hall was one of chaos and shock. The Supreme wolves, who had gathered to celebrate the coronation, stood in stunned disbelief as they witnessed the sky turn bloody and portals to hell open, unleashing an army of demons. The once-resplendent event had devolved into a nightmarish spectacle.Mobali, his eyes wide with disbelief, finally found his voice. "Farah, what have you done?" he demanded, his voice a mixture of anger, horror, and disbelief. He couldn't comprehend the scale of devastation unfolding before him.Farah, or rather, the entity that had possessed her body, groaned angrily. Her true nature was now revealed, she raised the scepter high, releasing an eerie transformation. Her raven-dark hair cascaded down, and her eyes turned a haunting shade of crimson. Her red warrior dress symbolized her newfound identity, and she let out a malevolent cackle that sent shivers down the spines of those present."I am tired of hearing that wimpy name!" she declare