EVERYTHING IS NOT GOING TO BE OKAY.The Dead; What do we need when a loved one is gone? Do they hear us when we talk to them? Or we just hoped they'd listen when we cry and wallow in the misery that they are gone and we will never get to see or talk to them again.Jasmine's last days with his wife, Dakota, were memorable ones for him. He couldn't think of anything less than being with his wife all day long. The Beta at that time took care of things while he was away and there was no cause for alarm. He held his mouth when he couldn't hold on to the weeping.Avery's POVI have never seen a man cry except for my father when my mom died. Secretly, he went into his secret room, but little did he know that I was there. He almost cried his eyes out, but as the strong girl I was trained to be, I didn't show my emotions and made sure he didn't find me in his weakest moments. Same here with Jasmine as I rested on the tree.He lamented hard as if he had committed a grievous sin. It was a bad on
YESTERDAY IS GONEAvery's POVTime and chance happen to all. But, mine has never been in my favour. Time and chance are opposed to me in ways I cannot think of. Nicholas was the last person I would love to see at that moment. Will things get out of hand this time? Or will I get sent packing to Blessingstoke first thing in the morning? Jasmine is gone, yeah, that was the best thing he could do at the time - run. Nicholas knows people's faces just by staring at them. I hope he does not remember Jasmine's face and draw it as he did to Groots."Welcome, Nic." I acted as if nothing happened, and I'm sure as hell that he knows what occurred and he didn't hide that fact."Who was that man?" He asked me and I froze."You mean that man?" I pointed toward where Jasmine passed earlier."Don't call me stupid without calling me stupid, Avery." I felt the anger pressing on."I'm not. It is just a man I helped and that's all.""Why did the man run when he saw me?" I was getting pushed to the corner.
THE HUNTNicholas POVI saw Avery again with a man, not a young man, but a very old man on the verge of dying if I may be allowed to say that. Is Avery cheating on me? I mean when I caught her with Elias, I was very angry not because she was doing all those things with Elias, but because she was not standing by me when I needed her the most. Stupid will I will be to leave Alisson and then go for Avery.But, she is your mate! How do I believe in Wahika? The alpha might have told him to do what she has to do for peace to reign. I'm not against anything but I need to avoid drama to stay sane in my clan. There are a lot of things I won't do on a normal day, but I find myself doing them.The book I was given by Hoots' brother got me thinking. I couldn't sleep because of it. It kept ringing in my ears that I needed to do something before it was too late. Time went by and I was not aware, stuck in the pages, and how it affected my life. My birth wasn't mentioned, the same as my death.When I
A VISIT TO THE HALL"All clear," Hoots jogged to where Nicholas was.Groots heaved a sigh. "Sit," he told both of them and they sat down."I think you're with another person," Nicholas said."What?" He stared at Nicholas and directed his gaze to where Nicholas was looking at."There," he pointed. "I think someone is here with you.""That's my belongings too," Groots replied as calmly as possible.Nicholas clicked his tongue, but he could not believe what he said. That's not why I'm here, he thought."Yesterday was a bit horrific for me," Nicholas began. "I saw a lot of strange things." He brought out the book Groots wrote. "This book gave me a lot of mysterious things like opening itself up and showing me things I have never read in the book,""What do you mean?" Groots asked.Jasmine was a few metres away from them unnoticed. He inclined his ear just so he could hear them well."It flipped pages itself." He explained."It might be the wind.""I know what I saw Groots. It is not the w
ONE DAY IN A YEARNicholas POVEvery time, we say we would do it tomorrow; Little did we know that tomorrow never comes. I was a boy with a loving mother and a carefree father. It has always been 'never say never. In the beginning when we were young and free and we had nothing disturbing our day. We just sleep, eat and do them all over again. But, now we aren't flying freely and when we fly over the sun we get burnt.I sat down and watched the sunset going harmlessly on my skin. Another day is gone like that and I have hundreds of years to go. My mind wandered off to Avery once again - What is she doing now? I asked myself. I looked back to the best of our yesterdays and I saw the love and the fight. The only thing we didn't do was give up on ourselves.If I was told I would be in love with a human, it would be a terrible lie. I don't trust her right now, she might turn her back on me anytime soon, but the love won't end and that's all that matters."Why are you sitting all alone?" I
DANIKA? A GUESS TOO CAN BE RIGHT.The bright moonlit night was peaceful with a little scream from the kids playing under the moon. It was a beautiful night. I don't want it to end. Everyone was happy and deep within me, I was the happiest. I'm with Nicholas' family and I felt free among them."Hey Avery, come here and get this to the alpha." Those words alone can ruin my day. I took a sneak peek at the alpha. I'm sure he heard Nahigra call out to me and I had no choice but to answer."Okay, I'm on my way." Reluctantly, I stood up."Careful," a man a few metres away from me said to me."Thanks," I replied and went over to where Nahigra is.I avoided the kids who see everyone as a ghost and would rather collide with you than get out of the way. I found my way to Nahigra - I collected the plate of soup in her hands and walked directly to where the alpha was seated. I bowed down and placed the plate on the table.I could feel him staring at me, but I didn't return the gaze. "Hope there is
WHO IS LYING?A few years agoEveryone was busy arranging the venue for the event. Fifteen-year-old Nicholas just watched them as they ran helter-skelter, but still kept everything in shape. Nahigra was working on the decorations, Elias was working with the kill, but still got some ladies' attention - he shuffled between working and talking until he received a nag from the butcher."I'll see you later ladies." Elias grinned and turned to face what he was doing with deep concentration."I wish the former alpha was here," Groots said."Same here." His friends agreed with him, carrying a long stick with two buckets at the end of the stick, hanging on the back of their necks.It was a very busy day for the moonstone clan. Nicholas felt so lonely as the youngest among everyone. He was not allowed to do anything at the time. His best friend, Danika was also busy with menial jobs - Nicholas was older, but that didn't exempt her from working too.Nicholas' eyes met with Danika, he smiled and
TWO LOVERS, ONE NIGHTNicholas went back to where Danika was sitting. He looked down at her. "You said my mother told you about my allergies.""Yes, she clearly instructed us not to give you wine and -" she scratched her head. "- and grapes - or? I have forgotten the other one." She lied.Nicholas was dumbfounded, but he had no genuine evidence she was Danika. He opted in for the next thing in line. "Do you know Danika?" He asked."Who is Danika?""Danika? I don't know who that is." She shook her head and made sure she kept eye contact with him."Alright." He said and went back to his seat, but deep down, he felt Danika's presence. As soon as he had his seat he remembered Avery. "Avery!" He snapped, stood, and went inside. He left everyone in shock and he was glad they didn't call him back."What's wrong with him?" Devon asked Nahigra."Maybe he is going inside to take care of Avery." She smiled."What's the smile for?" Devon frowned."Have you forgotten how you always treated me back
EPILOGUE --- AGAIN AND AGAINIt was a whole battle against a male confessor and his clan. The nightcrawlers came together to join forces with all the confessors to eradicate the male confessor once and for all. They all knew, that killing the male confessor is like catching lightning - His armies are might, large and filled with humans, confessors, Lycans, werewolves, and nightcrawlers.Only a few, a very little few are not under his command. They are all bent to his command and are willing to sacrifice themselves for the male confessor. With his mother forcefully beside him, ruling multiple large kingdoms.When he was only but twenty, Dylan decided to kill him, but he was caught. The male confessor commanded that each part of his fingers should be removed every hour, then he would finally be killed when the ten fingers and toes are gone.Dylan removed the leather gloves, revealing his lost fingers. "Damn," Nikki whispered under her breath."I had the power to outrun his army because
THE LITTLE BOY The nightcrawlers surrounded the eldest of the nightcrawlers inside their cave. They waited for him to speak up because they are all aware that he would have known about what is going on currently in the forest and with the confessors. "You all expect me to say something about what is going on currently in the confessor's city?" The nightcrawler asked. They all shook their heads and went their way. Deep down they were all scared. What really happened during those times? The nightcrawler sighed and glared at one who didn't want to leave. "What are you waiting for young one?" He didn't speak, yet he continued staring at the nightcrawler. He sniffed the air and at once the old nightcrawler knew something was disturbing him. "Talk young one. I won't sacrifice you." He assured. "The baby ---" "I know. I'm also thinking about what to do here. The baby must not live." "The baby is hours old now. Nothing can kill him as we speak. What about that sword, Elder Dylan?" It ha
HE IS REBORN."We will regret this. It is not about the question if we would. We didn't - No - You should have listened when I said we should go forward and search for her." Theresa, one of the midwives - also one of the greatest confessors that ever lived lamented.She sat down on the chair as she entered the room and others followed behind. "I know it is risky." The eldest of the midwives said and continued. "But, we all know that it is just written in the books and we have not seen for ourselves what great calamity would befall us. Maybe the people who came together to write this book see how powerful he is and would not want anyone to wield that kind of power again. Thus, tagging him bad from birth.""I would not say otherwise, but it is written for a reason. If it was never a threat to us all, I don't think they would have agreed to write the book.""Then they should have explained the consequences of leaving that child alive. No stories, only warnings. And if it had happened bef
THE BIRTH SYNDROMEIt feels a lot weird when you know you have a super power inside of you. Humans and supernatural beings bend to your will, and there is absolutely nothing they can do about it. It is incredible, but it comes with a disadvantage."Erhmm, Nicholas, can you help me with the cup of water on the table please?" Avery asked."I'm very busy currently, there are a lot of letters I need to write back to Blessingstoke and —" a stolen glare toward Avery kept him mute halfway. "Don't you dare use that on me, Avery." Nicholas stood slowly.Avery laughed and kept on laughing. "I'm not using it on you. See my baby bump, I don't want to move right now." She said amidst laughing.Avery is eight months pregnant. The midwives told her to get into care immediately, but she was adamant. When anyone tries to force her to leave for the care room, she would try to use her powers on them. Thus, they all backed off at one point in time.They heard a knock on the door. Nicholas was holding the
WHO KNOWS?A wasted life can never be returned. The consequences lie in the depth of shadows. He made a lot of mistakes, and it haunts him to this day. But, who will save him from his trespasses?It has been three months and everywhere has been peaceful both in Arbedour and Blessingstoke. The visit to Blessingstoke did wonders for the citizens of both cities, but never for their rulers. Charles followed the advice of Elias and he kept poisoning the mind of the king Beatrice kept advising the king to visit Arbedour and make peace with the alpha.In the middle of the second month, words went out about the king of Blessingstoke visiting Arbedour, but Charles got his way around it and it was delayed.FOUR MONTHS LATER"You said you won't listen to me?" Charles' voice sounded cold toward the king."What do you mean? I'm the king and my decision is final. I'm going to Arbedour to sign a peace treaty. Everything needs to stop now. For the future generation, we need to stop the war." The king
BETRAYAL AND LOYALTY"We are home!" Philippa, a young lady about Avery's height and age yelled as she entered the castle. Beatrice wouldn't believe her eyes - she shouldn't be back now - oh, she missed Avery."Philippa?" Beatrice called out her daughter. They embraced each other as tightly as they could."Mother." She smiled, closing her eyes to feel the moment she had craved for.There was an elderly woman beside Philippa. A few months ago, she was forced to follow Philippa to an unknown town And they spent most of the year there. "Mrs Stewart, welcome back." Beatrice greeted her.Amazed as she should be. "Is this the king's sister?" She asked."Yes, I am," Beatrice replied with a grin."The real you wouldn't have greeted me. It is weird." She said what was on her mind and didn't keep anything to herself."People change." Reginald walked majestically toward Mrs Stewart and gave her a warm hug."Reginald." She called him."I have missed how you call my name." Reginald smiled. "Avery w
THE EVIDENCE"Should we ask her about it?" Nicholas bent toward Avery. Avery glared at Beatrice."No, don't. Let's wait till after the wine and dine. Don't spoil the fun!" Avery yelled beneath her voice."Why did you have to yell?" Nicholas scowled."I didn't. I just have to maintain a voice you can hear with the high pitch noise in this tavern.""No one can hold his liquor better than me." A man with a gold beard and a loud voice bluffed after finishing a bowl of liquor."Did he really finish that?" Nicholas asked Avery."We are both watching Nicholas. Don't ask me questions like that. I'm still amazed." Avery glared at the dwarf."Let me prove it to you." Danika's solemn voice filled the room. Her actions brought more evidence to Nicholas.The eldest prince of the moonstone clan was the strongest liquor drinker in the whole of Arbedour until Danika challenged him and she won. Maybe that sums up the reason Elias hated Danika up till now."She behaves exactly like Danika." Nicholas la
A VISIT TO HELL"Who is next!?" Young Danika screamed from the arena. Nicholas was proud of his best friend who hasn't turned but defeated those that have with ease. No one like her because of this and they are looking for a person that can shut her mouth - she hasn't stopped yelling and no one was cheering - Nicholas would have, but as the son of the alpha, he is expected not to take sides."I said who is next!!?" Danika bluffed until a huge man came on stage.This was not supposed to be so. He shouldn't be there at the moment. He was not expected to fight at all, but people wanted her to lose. Nicholas complained to Devon, but he didn't listen."Father, this is murderer. She hasn't shifted yet and she will fight with Kakuna? Even I can't take him on without getting serious injuries." Nicholas complained."No, this would be total fun. Don't you believe in your best friend?" He replied with a grin. Maybe this day was the day he stopped calling Devon, 'father'.ANNOUNCER: THERE IS THE
YOU REMIND ME OF THE SCARSAnother beautiful night and the two lovebirds avoided each other as obviously as possible. Nicholas was glued to Reginald throughout after the king dismissed them from his presence and Avery stayed with Danika and Beatrice. The men sat with the butcher who was almost done with the kill and talked about sports and the following day which was hunting.Nicholas was lost in their conversation about sports, but it is entirely different from what he knew back at home. Reginald showed the scar he got from racing on a wild horse and the butcher joked about the fact that he is always butchering or arranging the meat into a sack. Tables turned and it was Nicholas' turn."What about you?" Reginald tilted his head sideway. "Have you gotten any injury or scars?" He asked before Nicholas could reply. "I know you guys heal or you don't?""Too many questions." Nicholas scoffed. "Well, I have a scar, but it is a long story. It is from the sports, but not actually from playin