'That was Ivar, telling me Thor is okay. He has finally fallen asleep, thank goddess!' I quickly inform Henrik and Ella through our mind link before bringing my attention back to Ash."Here, come sit down," I say, leading her to one of the beds Henrik just put back in place."Are you okay though?..." She looks so frail I can't help but ask. I'm concerned for not just the baby but also her well-being."Do you need something? Water maybe?" I ask again, bending to take one of the bottled water that is lying scattered all over the floor."Yes, I'm fine now. Thank you," She replies and accepts the water from me, opens the bottle, and drinks deeply from it. She must have really been thirsty. She puts the cap back on when she's done drinking."I'm sorry. I didn't mean to think the worst of you. What happened made me think you washed your hands off me and don't care about me anymore...""What happened?..." I ask in confusion She nods "Two days after your visit, Millicent came to give me a
I dreamt about Thor kissing another girl that looked nothing like Miranda. She was also blond a–nd very beautiful..." She looks away from me then to her fingers, kneading them against each other in embarrassment. "It was like a switch was flipped inside my head, making me furious when I woke up from the dream. I mean– yes, I know it was just a dream, an ordinary dream but I just couldn't stop myself from going crazy. Despite the fact that Sif was sleeping, I still felt her rage.I guess everything just came to a boiling point within me. The thought that yo u guys stopped coming to check on me because you think I'm carrying a bastard and Thor, loving up to another woman just..." She pauses and exhales. "I just kinda feel it was over for me, you know." Her eyes brim with tears then and she takes a deep breath to quickly calm herself."Since I can't break out of this godforsaken place without endangering my baby. I felt I would be forced to live here until I give birth and my baby woul
"Oh, really?..." I ask, chuckling in amusement "You're so going to kill her, huh?... What exactly are you killing her for?... How can you say you will kill her when you hardly even remember what happened between you two the previous night?" I say, watching as he scrunchs up his face in concentration. I can tell he's trying hard to recall the previous day's happenings between himself and Victoria."What do you actually remember about your time with her?" I probs softly this time and he directs his gaze wonderingly towards me. It's obvious from his facial expression that he's still struggling to recall that part of his memory. I just hope the pain he felt didn't fry his memory this time."Since you can't remember, then we can't have you going around threatening to kill an innocent girl, Thor""Innocent girl? You doubt my words and think she's innocent, huh?""Oh no! I was just making sure...""You weren't even there so how did you know she's innocent?" He talks, looking sure of himself
"Who is her mate and which pack does he belong to?" He asks furiously.Even though I knew he would be angry, I was not expecting him to be this angry. "I'm glad something happened that stopped you from going through with the act..." I say instead. I ignored his question because I wanted him to focus on the good side. Even though Victoria was wrong, he didn't need to be that worked up since they didn't go through with the act."I know what she did was wrong, Thor. Although I'm also angry with her, to some extent, I understand her reasons and...""You understand her reasons, huh?..." He turned to ask me with surprise. "I see– why don't you tell me, what reason can excuse the fact that she tried to pitch me against another Alpha and cause war between our two packs? And what if as retribution, her mate demanded from me something ridiculous and unattainable?... Perhaps you want me to remind you about the old Alpha who demanded ten virgin she-wolves or go to war as retribution from the Al
Thor's POV'The beautiful girl with hair the color of golden wheat field'The moment Eric leaves my room, I forget about Victoria and those words start playing on repeat in my mind. "The beautiful girl with hair the color of golden wheat field," I lean back into the chair as I say it out loud to myself this time. Even though Eric advised I shouldn't force myself to remember, I close my eyes so I will be able to concentrate while I try to recall what happened the previous night for the umpteenth time.The description kinda sounds familiar but I just can't remember where I heard it from no matter how hard I try to. I've met many women in my life. Many blondes even but I can't remember any one of them that fits that description. I wonder about the she-wolf I heard crying. Who is she? Is she the one with hair the color of golden wheat field? What did she want with me? Why was she wailing so sadly and angrily in my head and why did her crying cause me so much pain?"I thought long and h
"You knew my mate's name?... You said she spoke to you before!?'' I ask hesitantly for him to further confirm what I thought I heard him say. ''Yes, I know her name. She spoke to me once..."My body seizes with emotions I can't put into words on hearing Kane. I feel elated and nervous at the same time. My wolf knows my mate's name! She even spoke to him once! I thought to myself in excitement.What did she talk to my wolf about? I wonder. Very eager to find out."It was before the duel...""Before the duel!?" I cut in with surprise. So I met my mate before the duel when I've always thought we met after the duel. This piece of information further confirms to me the fact that the mate I know is surely different from the one Kane is talking about. Now, there's no doubt in my mind that the beautiful girl with hair the color of golden wheat field is my real mate.Then who is the strange girl posing as my mate? How come she smelled like mate? Is she the one that made me forget my mate with
Eric's POVI go straight from Thor's room to my room to shower and get ready for the day. There's no time to waste since I've got two weeks of work to catch up on today.I arrive at my door and pause with my hand on the knob. I smell different essences coming from inside my room.'What are they doing here?' I wonder before pushing the door open.'Yeap, I smelled them alright. Good to know I'm not mistaken.' I think to myself when I find waiting for me inside my room, the members of the team, excluding Timothy the new addition."Good morning!...""Surprise!...""Morning!...""Good morning Beta!..."They each greet me as I enter."Well, good morning everyone. What a surprise indeed! You all didn't sleep in my room, did you?" I ask with a smile. Of course, I know they didn't sleep in my room. I'm sure they just came around to find out beforehand how Thor is doing that morning. They can't wait until they see him to confirm for themselves"Of course not, Beta. We each slept in our rooms.
After they'd all left my room. I grab a quick shower and get dressed. I decided to call Uncle Knox before making the appointment with Alpha Nate. The last time we talked was when I was on my way to the Council Yard to visit Ash and he told me Miranda ran away from home and how she isn't Nate's daughter."Eric?...""Hey, Uncle Knox." I happily say when I hear his voice over the phone "Eric is that really you?..." He calls my name again, sounding like he can't believe he's hearing my voice."Yes, Uncle, it's me. How have you been?" I ask with a chuckle but he flies off the handle instead "How have I been!? Really!? You knucklehead son of a gun! You asked 'How have I been' as if I'm supposed to be fine while you lay unconscious somewhere! Well if you must know, I've been miserable! Not knowing how you're fearing! Do you know how that feels!?..." He forcefully says, pausing to catch his breath "Now, calm down Uncle," I tell him, afraid he would have a heart attack. I pray he will take
"Yes, we came as soon as your Dad told us. He drove down here like a madman, almost killing us in the process!" Eric complains behind Thor and I laugh, gently pushing away so I can properly look at my man."Oh, babe!" I say. I touch his head and all over his face while telling myself, this is real. It is not an illusion. My mate is standing here before me. He's holding me in his arms."I'm not dreaming or am I?..." I seriously ask, looking deeply into his eyes. "This is not an illusion?" I ask again, kissing him this time. "Eric and Lily are not playing tricks on me?" His smile widens as he shakes his head,"No, babycakes." He replies and then crushes his mouth onto mine. His lips push mine open, making way for his tongue to deeply delve and explore the insides of my mouth. I kiss him back as fiercely, clinging tightly to him with my arms wrapped around his neck and my legs around his waist."Did that feel like an illusion?" He whispers into my ear after he pulls away from our kis
I enter the doctor's office, expecting to see Doctor Anders but it's another doctor that I see sitting in his chair. The man's eyes widen with surprise as I enter. "Oh, my!..." He exclaims and immediately stands from his chair, bowing so deeply his head almost hits the desk in front of him.He recognizes me even though we've not met before. Indeed the news about me saving everyone has spread amongst the warriors. I guess they also know I'm the one with the Lycan wolf. I wonder how long it will take my Lycanthropy secret to spread to the outside world."Luna–ma'am... I'm so sorry! I– I didn't know– I mean, we weren't expecting you! I would have personally gathered everyone to welcome you if I'd known and..." "No, that won't be necessary..." I say with a smile. Gather everyone to welcome me! Isn't that doing too much? I look from him to Ella. "I was expecting to see Doctor Anders?...""Oh, that's my bad, Luna, I should have informed you ahead of time before we arrived here..."
"I saved us!? How did I do that!?" I ask in disbelief since I don't remember doing anything but cry."We lost our powers. He was separated from the rest of us. The witch's plan was for me to watch him die a painful death and all I remember doing was cry. So how did I do it? How did I save us?"You screamed..." Lily replies I frown"That was it!?... I just screamed?" I ask not understanding how that helped save people's lives."Yes!" Ella says with excitement." You screamed and combusted!..." My eyebrows shots up in surprise as I continue to listen to her talk"The General told us all about it. He said it's one of your abilities. Besides, I was there that day when Alpha Elias asked about your powers and you told us what happened when you screamed in anger once."That was the day Miranda and the Council police came to arrest me. "That was what saved us!? And I combusted!?" "Yes! You screamed and burst into blue flame. They all flee. Fighting to escape the agonizing pain your screa
Ash's POV "Come on, babe! You can do it!" Thor softly says behind me. "Control is in the mind, remember? You control your powers with what your mind will and wish for. It will do what you ask it to do. It will harm or kill anyone you wish to harm or kill." "But I'm trying!" I shout with frustration. "I'm trying but it's not working!""Try harder!" I hear Granduncle Beowulf's firm voice say. "You're Goddess Sif. The chosen one of our House Howell. You're also a Lycan so give it your all! Try harder!""If you want to do it then you have to stop panicking so you can be able to concentrate." My mom's gentle voice takes over from Granduncle Beowulf. "Calm down. Relax and try to breathe through it. You can do it. I believe in you. Breathe my darling, breathe..." "Okay!" I say, nodding my head as I take deep breaths in before letting it out slowly. "I am Lycan. I am Goddess Sif. I am the chosen one of House Howell. I can do it. Control is in the mind...Control is in the mind...Cont
My eyes widen when the ground drops from underneath everyone right before my eyes. Or should I say they're floating above the ground? What is this? What is happening all of a sudden?I look around me and realize, no, not everyone, just the werewolves! The wereapes and hybrids are standing firmly on the ground while the werewolves float above it.Wait, I'm a werewolf. Why am I not floating with the others? Why am I the only one standing with our enemies?And why is everywhere this quiet all of a sudden? What happened to the mighty growls and groans? Come to think of it, they didn't just stop growling and groaning; they're motionless. They look frozen in place? "Thor!" I hear my name and my heart skips a bit with apprehension.Ash. I would recognize that voice anywhere. I suspected they wouldn't be able to stop her. Now she's here. God, why does she have to be here now that everything is turning upside down? My eyes search among the crowd of werewolves above the ground until I see
Thor's POVThe outcome of a battle could be decided by various factors which include the skill of the commanding officers, the numbers and experience of the warriors, the instruments and weapons used, the battleground, the weather conditions... and so onMind you; I said 'could be.' No one can predict the outcome of a war. Even if you get all your ducks in a row before the battle or your warriors are already having the upper hand during the battle, unexpected circumstances can suddenly turn the tide and fuck things up for you. Back in Denmark duels and battles between packs are the norm. It's a way to expand our territories, establish honor, and settle disputes. I've fought in many battles in the fifteen years I stayed with my uncle but none as crazily wild as this. A few minutes into it, I realized despite all the training we've had, we're still far from ready. Werewolf vs Wereape is a fair fight. Werewolf vs. hybrid is death sentence, especially for the nonoriginals among us. I
What the hell! I shockingly gaspIt's not a wereape child. It's a human! A human child wearing a wereape costume! My eyes narrow in disbelief when I see more hybrids coming out from behind her. Like, they're literally coming out of thin air. When Eric and Lily opened their portals, I saw the air shimmered before the space opened and widened into a hole big enough for multitudes to pass through. This is just plain space. More of them are coming out of plain, space! I whirl around, looking for Lily, but I don't see her anywhere.The only human form I see driving a dagger into a wereape's heart is a stranger. A black woman that reminds me of a character in a famous movie series. Oh, yes. Ancient witches take the form of another when their identity is exposed or they don't want to be exposed."Lily!" I growl over the chaotic howls and growls around us and the woman turns to look at me."Lily?" I questioningly call again to double sure and she smiles. Hurrying to me as she wipes her bl
The air reeks of blood, burnt flesh, and the sickening stench of dark wolves. Mighty growls and snarls reverberate all around me, filling my head with vivid images of the battle raging nearby.Even though my Lycan is running fast and hard, the loose beach sand slows me down, making it feel as if I'm running in slow motion. Damn, dunes! And damn Thor for sending me to the farthest part of the beach where hills of sand are molded everywhere.My heart beats wildly inside my chest. It's not only because I'm extremely anxious though. It's mostly because I'm feeling my mate's emotions– rage, fear, frustration, desperation... This makes me wonder, if the mighty Thor is feeling this way, then doesn't it mean the apes have the upper hand?I stumble and growl out in pain when I suddenly feel a sharp unbearable pain on my right flank. I touch the place and subconsciously look down at my hand. What was I expecting to see? Blood? I wonder.Almost immediately, I feel another ripping pain on my l
The moment I rise to follow the rest a strong hand holds me back. I turn to look at the person and I see Thor looking down at me, clearly looking worried. I wonder if he had been behind me all this while. I couldn't have known since our essence had been masked by Lily so the enemies wouldn't be able to smell our presence.I try to switch my grim expression into a smile but I'm not sure I manage to successfully pull it off. "Baby, we...""Do you remember what we talked about when I got my Thor power?" He hurriedly asks, cutting me off mid-sentence I frown, trying to recall that particular conversation "About control?" I ask He nods"Yes, about control. You're Goddess Sif. The chosen one of House Howell and a Lycan. If the time comes then don't be afraid to summon and use your powers. Control is in the mind. You control your powers with what your mind will and wish for. It will do what you ask it to do. It will harm or kill anyone you wish to harm or kill, you understand me!?" H