~LILY'S POV~Adrian and I had a big task ahead of us. Our father wanted to send him to singlehandedly get help from Tyler's army (yes, he was now the general of the army) but I intervened and stated why Adrian would be unsuccessful if he went alone. "You know how Tyler hates Adrian, father. He won't want to give his fleets if it's Adrian who requests from him." I protested."Tyler won't be incompetent to do that in these dire times. He knows better.""And I know him father. His father has gone to gather more allies so the feeling of authority that has settled on his head will only add to his disdain and rudeness. If you send Adrian alone, he would come back alone.""If Jaxon was here I would send him, but God knows where he has run off too!" My father turned and banged the table. Jaxon had disappeared after the recent battle. People who fought with him said he was injured but if he was, why wasn't he brought back? I did worry about him. "Fine! What should be done now?""I will go wit
I couldn't believe what Leo said. It felt like I was experiencing a terrible nightmare. "Wh…what just…" I was speechless. What had just come out of Adrian?Leo smiled at me, reveling the effect he had on me, "That was your Adrian, his true nature… That is the real Adrian.""No, I can't…I can't believe it. That's not possible. Get that thing away from him!" I screamed on top of my lungs."I knew you wouldn't believe me easily…Get the chair."I looked in shock. He had commanded a vampire to take Adrian to an "electrocution" chair. Fear and panic took hold of me, and my heart raced as I struggled to understand the seriousness of the situation."Leo, please stop!" I cried out, my voice filled with desperation. "You can't do this! Adrian isn't a monster. He's not a danger to anyone."Leo's eyes narrowed, and his face showed a cold determination. "You don't seem to get it, little wolf. Adrian comes from a family with a cursed bloodline. There's darkness inside him, and it's only a matter o
Henry felt frustrated and his eyebrows furrowed. He said, "Tyler, I understand what you're saying, but blaming Adrian won't help us right now. We need to find Lily and Adrian. We can't accuse Adrian without any proof."There was a quiet moment on the other end of the phone as Tyler thought about Henry words. He finally said, in a softer voice, "You're right. I'm just worried about Lily. We should work together to find them."Henry agreed silently, even though Tyler couldn't see him. "Okay. Let's forget our disagreements for now and focus on finding them safely. Please, gather the pack warriors and organize a search party."As they discussed their plan, Henry couldn't shake the feeling of guilt. He had trusted Adrian, thinking he could control his wild side, but now his daughter's safety was at risk. He doubted his own judgment, wondering if he had made a big mistake. Just as he started feeling overwhelmed, Rebekah came into the room, looking more worried than the day before. She hugg
~THEO'S POV~I drove alongside my fellow men, their motorcycles speeding roughly through the forest trail in the dense forest. The air was thick with tension as we mentally prepared for a potential vampire attack. We all held our weapons tightly and looked around carefully for any signs of danger. My friends, with serious faces, encouraged each other to stay brave and sometimes made jokes to cool our nerves."Stay sharp, lads," I called out, my voice carrying above the sound of the engine rums. "We've dealt with these bloodsuckers before, and we'll do it again."A chorus of affirmations filled the air as the men nodded in agreement. We had faced countless threats from the vampire coven. Our dedication to protecting the pack hadn't shaken. I was known for my unwavering loyalty and bravery, qualities that earned me the respect of my comrades.As we continued, conversations filled the spaces between the trees. We shared stories of battles won, recounting tales of narrow escapes and victo
No one else knew she was a human except Lily. She's held it as a secret ever since her mom told her when she turned 18 the year before, so how could this bitch have known? "Shocked right? I told you and Lily before. I have all the information I need to ruin you both." Audrey smirked wickedly. "Who told you that?" "I know, and that's why you should be scared of me." Audrey's lips outlined every word to instill fear in Sarah. Sarah's eyes narrowed, "I don't give a fuck about that now…You may underestimate me however you want, Audrey. I may or may not have supernatural abilities, but I have something you lack—integrity and loyalty to my friends." Audrey's confident facade faltered and her eyes narrowed as she glared at Sarah. "You think you're so righteous, don't you? But mark my words, Sarah, your little search for the truth will lead you down a dangerous path. And once you would've gone too far, there'll be no turning back. Lily is gone and so will you be, soon." Without waiting
~NARRATOR'S POV~In a dark cave, Jaxon and his father, Pablo, sat close together, deep in thought about their plans. They knew the decisions they made were important and could have big consequences. The candle's flickering light made their determined faces stand out as they discussed their detailed plans.Pablo, who had experience in strategy, leaned forward and spoke with confidence. "Jaxon, my son, you need to get closer to Rex and gain his trust. Find out everything you can. We must use any weaknesses in his leadership to our advantage."Jaxon agreed with a firm nod. "I understand, Dad. I'll do whatever I can to achieve our goals."Suddenly, they heard footsteps coming towards them, breaking the silence in the cave. They both turned their heads to see a figure emerging from the shadows. It was Ethan. His unexpected presence gave them hope but also made them cautious.Jaxon wanted to take out his dagger but Pablo held his hand and gestured for him to sit back down. Jaxon reluctantly
~NARRATOR'S POV~ Audrey kept clinging onto Tyler and desperately tried everything to get his attention. She would follow him everywhere, trying to talk to him, but he would only respond half-heartedly. Tyler's mind was filled with thoughts of Lily, and he couldn't stop worrying about her. To add to that, Audrey would say strange things sometimes that would make him feel uneasy. One day, Audrey tried again to talk to Tyler, pretending to be nice. She said, "Tyler, I've been thinking about Lily. Do you miss her? It must be tough for you now that she's gone." She wanted to see how Tyler would react. Tyler's anger simmered underneath the sad expression on his face which became stern. He replied shortly, "Lily's absence is not your business. I don't want to talk about her with you." He turned away, ignoring Audrey's attempt to bring up Lily. He didn't want her to interfere with his feelings or make him think about what he didn't want to. Despite Tyler's plea for space, Audrey persiste
~THEO'S POV~My eyes slowly opened and I could see I was in a dimly lit room surrounded by mysterious figures dressed in dark robes. I felt really confused and didn't know what was happening. I tried to move but couldn't because I realised I was tied to a bed. The pain from my injuries slowly reminded me of what had happened before I seemingly fell unconscious. I started to feel scared and wondered where I was and who the mysterious people around me were.One of the people, an older woman with silver hair, approached me with a gentle smile. "Welcome, Theo," she said, her voice soothing yet carrying an air of authority. "You are in the sanctuary of the Black Healers. We've been waiting for you."My voice was laced with apprehension as I spoke, "Who are you? What is this place? What am I doing here?"The woman extended her hands towards me and held my shoulders down. "I am Azara, the High Healer of this order," she replied. "We are a group of healers dedicated to preserving the balance