Ava's POV I stirred in my sleep having a feeling that the warmth beside me was gone. I opened my eyes sheepishly and truly Skye was no longer beside me. I yawned and stretched lazily as I got out of bed and went into the bathroom. I stared at my reflection in the mirror as I splashed water on my face. I was looking different. I was not looking like a teenager but a full grown woman. Skye had spoiled me and did I have regrets? I had no idea. Did I fail my mother by not avenging her death? I wondered. Maybe I did. Instead of getting justice for her, I was busy sleeping with the enemy's son. I closed my eyes, none of these was my fault. I still wanted to go ahead with my initial plans without any disruption, but...I sighed. I walked down the stairs in a black jeans and a turtleneck cashmere after washing up. I walked into the kitchen and picked up the tea jug and poured myself a cup. It was still heavy which meant that Skye didn't take his usual morning tea. Where was he? Just then Ri
Fernandez POV The woman locked up in the dungeon with me was quite a beauty but refused to talk to me despite being in the same cell with me for five days. "You know you are not coming out of here anytime soon," I said to her and she shot me a hard glare. "It's either we get killed or get banished from the pack. That's the only two options we have." I continued. "And considering the gravity of your actions, it's death," I said again. "You don't even know why I am here." She replied, irritably. "I finally got you talking," I said. "It's pretty obvious, I know you like the alpha. So it's clear you tried to get rid of your obstacle, his wife, Ava." I revealed my thoughts, after many calculations these past few days. I've seen her clinging to Skye twice before and had a reasoning she was in love with him. She looked away from me. "I've been with him for fifteen years despite his cheating ways and now he's married to someone else with utmost faithfulness and loyalty." She said bitter
Ava's POV Skye and I saw barely of each other since the night he professed his love to me. He became extremely busy with the political affairs of the pack. He was either in one meeting or the other and when he returns, he was always drunk and ended up falling asleep by my side and up the next morning before I awake. I walked down the stairs thinking of seeing uncle and the pack when I saw him coming out of his study room. "Good morning," I said for the first time in six months. He stared at me for a few seconds and smirked. "What a beautiful way to start this morning," he said and he met me at the foot of the stairs and held my waist as he kissed my forehead. "Morning, beautiful." He said. "Had breakfast?" I asked him. "I was hoping you'd join me." He said. "I'll skip breakfast today," I said. He stared at me. "Why? Are you okay?" He asked in concern. I nodded. "I'm fine. I just.." I wanted to tell him about my plan of seeing uncle and the pack today, to know how they were farin
Skye's POV "Where is she?!" I asked forcefully as I rushed out of the study room. "A wind of darkness appeared and took her away." Camila said, panicking as they followed me out. "Who was with her?" I asked, trying not to sound like I was breaking despite knowing I am. "Just us." They said in unison. Damn the bloody hell of a wife! I've warned her several times about going out of the territory and as usual she disobeyed me. "Where is Robin?" I asked in urgency. "We do not know of his whereabout," Anna replied. I didn't know what to do. Didn't know where to start from.Where are you Ava? I asked, trying to communicate with her telepathically, but I got no response. It was like she shut me out of her mind. Wind of darkness? It kept ringing in my head and I tried to recall where I had seen such words. I went back into the study room and ransacked the shelves. Finally I found what I was looking for. I flew through pages and found the word. Wind of darkness was used by the demon ki
Skye's POV Robin rushed into the pack house. I had sent one of the pack members to search for him. "You sent for me, Skye." He said. From my expression, he knew I was angry and he became agitated. "What happened?" I questioned him. "What?" He asked, unaware of what I was asking. "You told me you placed warriors around the territory and they were under your watch," I said to him. "I did that, Skye. But, I don't get where this is going." He said in perplexity. "Ava has been captured and this happened just outside the territory of the pack house," I explained, trying to keep my cool but I was breaking apart inside. I didn't know where to begin my search for her and that got me angry with myself the more. "What?" He said in surprise. "You heard me. Don't play deaf to what I'm saying." I fired at him. "I assure you, Skye, we had the borders secured and..." Robin began but I cut him short. "If you did, then how did this happen without the knowledge of the protection you built up?
Skye's POV Ava finally responded to me and I felt relieved a bit relieved. I walked out of the study room, down the stairs, and found beta Phil walking into the pack house, Camila right behind him. "Where's Ava?!" He demanded angrily at Robin. Robin lowered his head. He saw me and walked towards me and grabbed a hold of my shirt. "Where the bloody hell is Ava?!" He demanded. "I trusted you a little bit with her and what did you do? Allow her to get captured barely six months in your walls! I shouldn't have agreed to this marriage." He said in anger. "Phil, Ava is fine. She has assured me that she is." I said trying to sound calm. He held me tighter. "I swear with the grays on my head that if anything, absolutely anything happens to..." "Uncle?" I heard Ava's voice and looked behind Phil. I saw her standing at the doorway looking exhausted. Phil let go of me and rushed towards her. "Ava, are you okay? Are you hurt?" He asked worriedly. "I'm fine." She said, unusually cheerful.
Phil's POV "What?" I said baffled by her words. "I can't kill him, I just met him and he's so loving." She said foolishly. What was wrong with Ava? It was obvious that she has been brainwashed just like her mother. The Ava I know, raised, and trained was not so trusting when it came to strangers. My words were what she always believed. Before I could stop speaking, Skye went towards her, turned her around, and shook her in anger. "Are you nuts? Have you suddenly lost it? He's trying to kill you to remain alive!" He yelled angrily at her. "Don't you think I know that?!" She said, raising her voice at him. "Then what the heck are you saying?" He asked her. "Maybe I can talk to him, convince him. Maybe he'll change." She said with a lot of faith and hope in her eyes. "He's a demon for bloody hell's sake, Ava!" Skye yelled, trying to shake some sense into her head. "He loves me." She said foolishly once again. I couldn't blame her, she wanted the love of a father and it made me f
Ava's POV The next morning, my eyes were swollen due to the endless tears I shed last night. I got up from the bed and dragged my feet to the bathroom. A cold bath was what I needed. Moments later, I was done washing up and donned on a simple sleeveless top tucked in black jeans and headed downstairs. Skye was seated in the dining and the moment he saw me, he stood up and left without saying a word to me. I dropped on the chair. I sighed as my stomach grumbled. I was tired and hungry. I picked up the sliced toast and took a bite. My thoughts were all juggled up. My mind was messed up too. I didn't know what to do. For the first time, I was really afraid. What if I made a mistake? What if the prophecy was gotten all wrong? I placed the toast back on the plate, trying not to cry. I felt helpless and confused beyond words. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~ I walked towards the lake. The ice was melting away by the sun. Winter was over and spring was approaching. I got to the lake and s
Ava's POV Skye was lying on the bed and he was pale and white with his eyes closed. I held his hand sobbing and his hand was cold. I couldn't believe that he had left me in this cold world alone with no final words. "You cannot do this to me, Skye. You have to wake up. Wake up!" I practically yelled at him but he would not. Tears dropped from Camila's eyes as she consoled me. I pushed her away from me. I did not need her comfort. All I wanted was my husband. Mariya walked in with Anna. "The demon king has been burnt along with his ring and his ashes scattered away." She said. I did not care. That man who was my father has brought me nothing but pain and sorrow and now, he has succeeded in taking the love of my life away. I placed my head on his chest crying. "Please, wake up. Please, wake up." I pleaded but he did not listen. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Everyone tried to comfort me, but I would not take it. What more was there to live for? I've been separated from him for five
Ava's POV The training lasted till midnight before Skye allowed everyone to retire to their rooms for the battle ahead. The morning came more quickly than expected, but the pack warriors did not look like they lacked sleep. It must be that Skye had done this before. He addressed the pack concerning the battle with the demon king. A few warriors were assigned to guard the pack house with all their strength. We were ready, dressed, swords in our hands, ready for the battle that had taken place six years ago happening again. Just then a blast of wind sent many of the pack warriors flying off. I heard a burst of evil laughter and looked to see father appearing mid air. This was just after noon and he had taken us by surprise. "I told you I'd be back." He said smirking. Skye and I readied our swords and stood side by side. I wondered how he got his body. "Do not be surprised that I am in my body. This is all that I have planned," "I buried you," Skye said to him. "I dug my body
Ava's POV Davina laid on the bed with her eyes closed and I held her hand. Skye sat beside her, looking intently at her. Camila placed her hand on my shoulder giving me support. Slowly Davina opened her eyes. "Mum?" She called, trying to sit up and Skye helped her up. "Davina," I said, tears choking my throat as I pulled her closer to me. "Are you alright?" I asked her as I pulled her studying her. "Yes, mum," she said, looking around. "Why's everyone staring at me?" She asked, hiding her face in Skye's chest. "How're you feeling, Davina?" Skye asked. "I feel weak, dad." She replied. "She's alright now. She's no longer in the possession of the demon king. She's free." Mariya said and I heaved a sigh of relief. Anna's POV Davina was allowed to rest again and I walked down the stairs to find the sorcerer, Mariya sitting with a glass of water. "Come, child," she said taking notice of my presence. I was reluctant. "Come, child, don't be scared." She said and I moved to where s
Skye's POV I could hardly believe it. Ava was right and it turned out to be the demon king? How much of our lives would he keep ruining? Davina stared at her like she was crazy. "What's going on here? Mother?" She asked, coming close to Ava who looked ready to fall apart at any second. "Stop right there, you evil demon." Mariya, the sorcerer said. Davina paused and stared at her. "What are you saying?" She asked, looking scared. How could such an innocent looking child be possessed by Clark? "Father?" She looked at me. She was ready to cry. I turned to Mariya. "I don't think you're right. Davina is too little to be possessed by Clark," I walked towards the child to comfort her. "Stop right there, alpha," she said, stopping me in my tracks. "Do not move an inch closer to that child before you're stained by the demon in her." She said forcefully. She moved closer to Davina and began to chant. Davina stumbled back in fear and tried to run. "Stop right there, Clark Forest!" She
Ava's POV "Mum," She called out sweetly to me. "I was just telling Dahviel to come downstairs and have fun with us," she said. She could look into my eyes and blatantly lie after everything I saw. I decided not to react. I did not want to raise suspicion on her side. I needed to find out what was wrong with her. "That's great, dear, but your brother needs rest, Davina. Why don't you go to the party downstairs and have lots of pastries, hm?" I said to her. She jumped in excitement like the little child she was and skipped out of the room. Tears rolled down dahviel's cheeks silently. I held him to my chest as I pulled myself together. What kind of trauma was she trying to make her brother go through? Skye walked into the bedroom. "I figured out you'd be here. I've been looking for you. Why did you abandon me downstairs?" He asked all at once, coming in front of me. "Skye, there's a problem," I said to him. "Problem?" He looked puzzled. "What problem?" He asked. "I think
Ava's POV I paced the room in perplexity wondering what was going on with Dahviel. He wasn't like this and he sure doesn't tell lies about his sister. Skye and I had returned back to our bedroom after making sure Dahviel was asleep. Skye watched me pace around without a word and then finally unable to take it anymore, he broke the silence. "What is it, Ava? Are you still worried about what Dahviel said?" He asked me. I nodded. "Dahviel cannot just come up with a story that his sister was holding a knife," I said to him. "Does that really say anything?" He asked. I stopped pacing. "Of course it does, Skye. Did you not see how terrified he was?" He stared at the wall. "What point are you trying to make then?" He asked. "Either something is wrong with Davina or Dahviel himself," I said. He stood to his feet. "Natasha did send thugs to abduct them, remember? Dahviel might be suffering from the impact of the incident," he theorized. I sighed. "You think so?" I asked him. He held
Ava's POV It was just as delightful as before and memorable too. I will never be able to be in another man's arms except his. I watched him sleep with his hair tousled on his face. It felt just like it was yesterday I married him. I ran my fingers along his firm jawlines. He was beautiful. An embodiment of grace and handsomeness. His piercing hazelnut eyes was worth to die for. His straight nose drawn closely to small soft lips, tempting me to steal just one more kiss before I leave to attend to the children. Unable to resist the urge, I carried out the thought in my mind. I feathered a kiss on his lips. I lifted my head to see a smile tugging at the corners of his lips. His eyes slowly opened. "What a great way to start a day," he said and I chuckled. "Good morning, my love," I chuckled, my fingers trailing his chest. "Another pleasant way to start a day," he grinned as he lowered my head to his, entangling my lips in an intense and passionate kiss. Then, he teased my lips.
Skye's POV Everyone was all settled in the pack house and the pack were planning a party for the return of the queen. Ava. I had ceaselessly wondered what if I didn't regain my memory? Was that how I would have lost Ava for good and never get to see my children? I thank the moon goddess for making Robin care for them while I was unfit. This time around,I'll never let them out of my sight. I'll do everything I can to protect them. The very image of my thought walked into the room. "Skye, Davina and Dahviel will be going to see my uncle today," Ava said to me. I stood up from the bed. "That's alright," I replied, walking closer to her and bridging the gap between us. "That will give us enough time to spend together," I added, grinning mischievously as I cupped her breast. "Skye!" She exclaimed. "You pervert!" She said, slapping my chest playfully. "But, I've missed you so much. If I did not lose my memory, I won't have stayed without you all those long years," I replied wi
Ava's POV Robin had arranged some warriors from the blood moon pack to help in my cause. Everything had been planned and by noon, we stormed the crescent woods taking Fernandez and his minions unawares. He had an awful expression on his face when he saw me. "We meet again old friend," he said finally with an hardened smile. "We meet again, Fernandez,"I replied as we circled each other. Skye stood beside me sword drawn as the rest of the blood moon pack surrounded his minions. "You've come back after five years," he said, jeering. "To make you fall by the edge of my sword," I replied, unfaltering. He chuckled and smirked. "It will be difficult," he boasted. "But, it'll happen," I said and with that, I attacked him and the rest of the pack attacked his minions and some of my pack members were fighting the blood moons. Why? My thoughts were immediately vanquished as Fernandez and I clashed swords. We fought, rolled over dirt, and swerve from the impacts of the swords