~. .~Aret's heart raced as Eron removed his hood, revealing his blonde hair with distinctive green streaks. "Hey, Arie," his deep yet soft voice called out to her, carrying a mixture of familiarity and curiosity.A surge of emotion overwhelmed Aret as she gasped and instinctively covered her mouth. There were only two people in this world who called her "Arie." One was gone, lost to time, and the other...Tears welled up in her eyes as she couldn't contain her emotions. She ran into Eron's open arms. "Eron, where have you been?""I missed you too, Arie," he replied, his voice filled with warmth. But before the moment could settle completely, Aret's emotions took over, and she slapped him across the face. Eron winced as he rubbed his cheek."I suppose I did deserve that," he admitted, a rueful smile on his face.Aret's anger quickly shifted to concern. "But where have you been all this time? Asher, Asher and I, we..."Eron's gaze turned sorrowful as he acknowledged her pain
~. .~The Supreme females apart from Kaerlia all trained in the royal training ground in preparation for the event. Kaerlia stood in the Supreme Alpha King’s private training ground while Mobali strode into the room. Visanyos was yet to arrive so Kaerlia stood leisurely.“How was the meeting?” Mobali asked, his voice gruff and deep. “It was fine, the event will be held in Glacier Pack.” Mobali hummed in understanding.He walked closer to Kaerlia bending to her neck as he sniffed her, his eyes grew dark.”Whose is it?” He growled startling Kaerlia as she stared at him dumbfounded.“Huh?”Hists clenched in anger, “Which bastard dare to place his filthy hand on the Supreme Alpha King’s mate?” Kaerlia’s eyes widened as she shook her head.“No, it is no bastard, it was just a hug and he’s a frien-” Mobali scoffed, his whole body radiating dominance. He cut her off with a low growl."Do I need to explain it to you again?," Mobali questioned firmly, his eyes still dark
~. .~Adrian's footsteps echoed in the dark abyss as he entered, a sense of annoyance evident on his face."Can't you at least pretend to be elated to visit me?" a voice echoed through the abyss, its source shrouded in darkness.Adrian's irritation deepened as he responded to the voice. "Elated? Visiting you is never a cause for celebration."The darkness seemed to pulse with a subtle energy as her laughter filled the abyss. It was a chilling sound, sending shivers down Adrian's spine."Oh, my dear Adrian," she purred, her voice dripping with honeyed malice. "You wound me with your lack of enthusiasm. After all, we do have unfinished business, you and I."Adrian clenched his fists, his frustration mounting. "Let's get this over with. What do you want?"Her form began to materialize from the shadows, revealing her sinister beauty. Her dark eyes locked onto Adrian's, sending a shiver down his spine. "I have a proposition for you, Adrian. One that could benefit both of us."Adria
~. .~The scene was set on a sunny day, with clear blue skies overhead and a gentle breeze stirring the leaves on the trees. Kaerlia and Nova entered the private training ground where their friends were already assembled.Dwayne, Mobali, Venus, Eron, and Visanyos stood there, and the atmosphere crackled with anticipation. As Nova spotted Eron, she couldn't contain her excitement and rushed over to embrace him."E-Eron!" Nova exclaimed, wrapping her arms around him. Eron greeted her with a warm grin, but he was quick to evade Nova's playful attempt to slap him."Nope, not again," Eron chuckled, dodging her hand. Kaerlia chimed in proudly, "I already slapped him."Eron's expression turned serious as he addressed Nova, "I'm sorry, Nova. I'll explain everything." Nova nodded understandingly, and together, they moved further into the training ground, ready for the day's training.Under the bright sun and with their friends gathered around, Eron began to explain the purpose of
~. .~"Aren't you supposed to start arranging your bag?" Venus asked Kaerlia as they walked down the streets of town. "Good day, Your Highness." werewolves greeted Kaerlia as they passed by."Ahana and Hawaii will help me. "Kaerlia muttered. "Hey Venus," she began. "I'm going to get something from that store, Why don't you walk around?" Venus nodded as the two parted ways.Kaerlia stepped into the store and she was hit with the amazing aroma. "Ah, if it isn't her Royal Highness."She turned to the direction of the voice to see a woman in her early forties dressed in an apron and cap that was covered in flour. "Mrs Barke." Kaerlia rushed to hug her but the wolf stepped backwards."Please, refrain from touching me. I wouldn't want you to get all dusty." She said, making Kaerlia pout in sadness. "You don't have to keep calling me that, just call me Aret, like those days in Nightwing pack."Mrs. Barke shook her head with a chuckle, "Those days..you used to be the Pack's beta'
~. .~ Carriages lined up in front of the Palace with maids standing at the stairs. It was the day they departed to Glacier Pack for the Lunar Clash: Blades and Gifts challenge event. The Supremes and their ladies-in-waiting walked out of the palace in their red and black outfits while the males followed behind them.Mayan- Odette stood in front of them, blessing each of them with holy water. "Are you sure you don't want to come?""We'll watch from a magical projection in the sky." Mayan- Odette said as Aunt Khione nodded."I'm coming with!" Venus yelled as she rushed out of the palace in her red and black outfit, Her blonde hair bounced as she joined the supremes."Okay, let's go," Mobali said as he and the Supreme males boarded one carriage and the females boarded another. The ladies in waiting and Venus were in the third carriage while the guards used horses.~~~~The trip to Glacier Pack was long and tense as the she-wolves in the second carriage kept practicing their s
~.NOVA.~Day one."Rise and shine, contestants! It's the first day of the Lunar Clash: Blades and Gifts challenge! Get ready and head to the dining hall!" Lady Dyare's voice echoed through the speakers on the wall.Rolling to my side, I fell off my top bunk with a thud groaning in pain. Struggling to get up, I rubbed my eyes and glanced around the dimly lit dormitory. The other contestants were already on their feet, hurriedly dressing and grabbing their gear. Lunar Clash was the most prestigious challenge for Blades and Gifts wielders, and I couldn't afford to lag behind."You guys, wait for me," I said as Horia sat on her bed buckling her boots.I quickly dressed in my red combat attire, it was the color representing the Crescent Hills. As I rushed out of the dormitory, the smell of freshly baked pastries from the nearby bakery wafted through the air, tempting me, but there was no time for indulgence today.In the dining hall, contestants from different realms and backgrounds fille
~.HORIA.~DAY TWO.We all stood in front of a large wall dressed in our new combat outfits and our weapons. "What do you think they have in store for us?" Nova whispered in my ear and I rolled my eyes angrily."Asking me the same question two minutes later doesn't make me know the answer," I muttered as she chuckled nervously.Unlike other packs that were mingling with each other, we didn't and no one bothered to approach us. Maybe because we were the supremes or another reason known to them.But we didn't mind, because we had each other. "Anything on your mind, Aret?" she shook her head, her white hair covering her face. She looked bothered about something, well, I couldn't blame her."Welcome spectators and contestants!" We looked around for the spectators but there was no one except us and the she-wolves in blue overall."The spectators are in this arena, but you cannot see them because this place has been laced with covering" Eron, standing beside Lady Dyare explained as murmurs r