~LILY'S POV~Theo laid on a makeshift bed in the room, his body weak and pale from the growing effects of the vampire bite. I didn't know it had gotten so bad. His breathing was shallow, and beads of sweat formed on his forehead. Adrian had to hold Sarah by the side because she was crying heavily.I stood by his side and carefully ran my hands just above his wound. I didn't know what I was doing but my new healing powers were prepared to perform its first act."I hope you know what you're doing, Lily." Sarah said with a breathy voice and I nodded, not taking my eyes off his wound.Theo was now shaking.My eyes glowed with a soft, golden light as I focused all my energy on the injury. It was the first time I had used my healing abilities but I didn't want Sarah to know I was nervous about this not working. I had seen some other powerful healers perform such miracles countless times when I was younger, including Aunt Belinda, but now it was my turn to harness that ancient magic.Adrian
~NARRATOR'S POV~The sun was setting, painting the road with a warm glow. Jaxon walked cautiously, glancing side to side as if now, his own people were a threat to him. He couldn't still come to terms with what had happened. His own father of his own blood and bones had attacked him and wanted to kill him - because he refused an order. He couldn't even believe it happened.Lily had then found him, saved him, healed him and brought him back to the same place he was running away from. His family, his home.Jaxon felt so pitiful towards his own life. He was beyond redemption but Lily and everyone else offered it to him. Why?The last person he wanted to see was Don. He just wanted to get what his mother asked him to get and return to his abode to peacefully heal from all the psychological and physical injuries he'd retained. Don also looked like that day was the first in weeks since he stepped out of his room. He held a staff to support his walking because he looked like he had a limp in
"I sent you a letter but I guess you haven't seen it yet." Leo said starkly.There was silence then he continued, "I have. Why do you want a squadron?""The war is upon us. We are outnumbered as it is.""I thought your sanctuary of wizards could multiply armies? Why are you asking me now for my manpower when you went out to forge your own way?"Leo's teeth gritted. "If we lose this battle, it would be a dent in your name too.""Your Shadow Clan isn't part of our coven. You have no affiliations to us.""I know that but we're still of the same species."There was a pause again then, "I'm not too sure you're capable to lead such a huge squadron, Leo." His voice taunted Leo but the latter stayed calm.His aura was imposing and mysterious. His deep voice resonated through the room as he spoke. "I have observed your leadership, and I am not impressed by your fallible mind and lack of commitment. You have not proven yourself worthy of leading a part of my army, and I cannot pledge my allegia
~NARRATOR'S POV~Audrey stood before Leo in his poorly lit room. The atmosphere was tense, and Audrey was unsure of what would happen next. She didn't want to come back to him, not after what she had discovered. She also knew he wouldn't accept her back after what she did. Her heart pounded with uncertainty as she waited for him to speak.Leo's piercing eyes bore into Audrey and she could see the coldness in them, "Well, well, well, look who decided to come crawling back," he sneered.Audrey matched his disdain, "I didn't crawl back. You sent your men to drag me here.""And I'm glad they did. It seems you've been fairing well on your own this past week." He said in a mocking tone and eyed her. "From someone who says she doesn't need anyone to survive, you look quite malnourished." She clenched her teeth at him, "Fuck you!""I missed that…instead of you to be shouting at me, I suggest you calm down and start begging for mercy.""Beg for mercy from an asshole and animal like you? Never
In Jaxon's home, there was a big, tall oak tree in the backyard. The sun was setting, making everything look golden. Jaxon sat under the tree, feeling heavy-hearted about the past. He couldn't forget what his father did to him, but strangely enough, he still wanted his approval.Then, his foster mother, Cecelia, came over to him, looking worried. She was a kind and loving woman who took care of Jaxon and his foster little brother, Junior, when they were kids. She had seen Jaxon grow up into a strong young man, but she could see that he was still carrying pain and turmoil inside."Jaxon, are you alright?" Cecelia asked, sitting down beside him.Jaxon let out a heavy sigh. "I don't know, mom," he replied, using the endearing term he had always called her. "I can't stop thinking about somebody who I trusted betraying me, and yet... I can't help but still want his approval."Cecelia placed a comforting hand on his shoulder. She thought it wise to not ask who and just show comfort. "It's
~LILY'S POV~"I wonder why Adrian didn't tell me what he talked with Ethan about last night." I grumbled to myself as I made my way into the mental home Don was staying in. It had been a while since we last spoke, and I wouldn't have been a good friend if I didn't go visit him once in a while. I heard him and Jaxon had a fight some days prior, I wonder why, but visiting Jaxon wasn't in my bucket list anytime soon. I wasn't even sure if he would want to see me. Space. What he needed was space and that's what I'd give him.I knew Don had been through a lot, especially with his recent mental health battles which made me wonder what exactly Leo did to him when he was captured and brought to that same cave. I thought Adrian and I faced hell but Don's was just another level. And despite everything that had happened between us in the past, I couldn't bring myself to completely turn my back on him.Before I reached his room, a warden warned me, "Be careful with him please. He gets triggere
How could Don be this way now when I always knew him as my bully? Why did he feel so much apprehension to do all he could to make up for all the years of his mistreatment towards me? I thought it'd make me feel nice and like him more but I only felt pity for him. He couldn't even live his life well because of this guilt gnawing at him. I didn't want this for him.And then also, the dream. If Don had significant dreams too, did he have the power of dreaming? Deciphering the dream was another issue because I was so bad doing that with even the visions I had talkless of a dream. I'd tell Adrian about it to see maybe he could explain it to me.But the thought of Jaxon, my own friend of how many years, killing me?No, it was so unbelievable. Don was just being paranoid.Still, I wanted to believe in him, to believe that he could change and become a better person. But I couldn't ignore the past and the hurt he had caused. What if his mental health was all a facade? Was he just trying to ge
"War's looming, time to align our fate."~LILY'S POV~I found myself standing in front my father. He had summoned me that afternoon most definitely because of the war that was just a few days away. Ever since my mom's passing, I'd not even gotten the chance to talk to my dad well. I was happy he finally called for my presence.His presence always commanded respect and authority, and yet, there was also a warmth and tenderness in his eyes as he looked at me at that moment."Theo has healed finally. We are ready to face whatever comes that day." I said, trying to sound confident despite the anxiety bubbling within me.My father nodded, "I know you and the pack are prepared, Lily. But remember, this is not just a battle for power or territory. It's a fight for our past, present and future; for everything we hold dear."I took a deep breath, trying to still my pounding heart pounding. "I understand, Father. I will do what I must to protect our pack."He placed a reassuring hand on my hand