~THEO'S POV~I continued running through the thick forest, my footsteps sounding loud as I set my eyes on my destination. I had to make it to the grove as soon as possible so I could find "the chosen one."Unsuspectingly, my eyes caught sight of Sarah and Madam Belinda, who were both standing outside what appeared to be a cottage. I didn't care what they were doing there but I was happy I saw them. The mission I had was very important, and I hoped they would understand how serious it was.When I reached close to the cottage, I saw both of them deep in conversation. Their faces showed worry, just like mine did. I approached them carefully and saw as Sarah's expression changed as she noticed me."Theo!" She light-heartedly exclaimed.Belinda turned around and the same surprise showed on her face, "Good goddess! The last time I saw you, you were just a little boy. Theo, is it not?"I nodded curtly and walked to their front. "It's also a delight seeing you, Belinda, after all these years.
She felt it - wonder and fear. Knowing she had the blood of powerful devilish werewolves inside her was overwhelming."Ashtarah…" with her signature venomous voice, she pronounced that name. That was her real goddess mother - the one the wolf goddess usurped and stole all her glory from, the real creator of all the species who now fight senselessly on the realm she designed. That was her real mother, her life source and who she knew destined her for greatness. With her name came a string of energy that electrified Audrey's body making her burst out in an insidious laughter."Ashtarah! I serve noone… you are my destiny…. Ashtarah!" And she bellowed in laughter that echoed through the woods.It was a part of her that she had kept hidden, but now, she couldn't ignore it. She wouldn't hide it anymore.Her eyes glowed red as the pendallion on her neck vibrated, Tiana's soul crying out through it's glass.••••••••••••~LILY'S POV~The smell of acid burned my nose. Someone was being torture
~LILY'S POV~As I approached the grove, my heart sank at the sight that greeted me. The once serene and harmonious place now lay in shambles, scattered with remnants of a fierce battle. Broken branches, destroyed sheds, torn foliage, and the lingering scent of blood filled the air. The training field which I once knew as calming spot now painted a picture of the chaos that had unfolded. I saw a little girl hiding under a dismantled part of the car, shivering in fear and so I went to meet her:"Hey, are you alright? Why are you here." I asked softly.Her huge blue orbits stared at me, "I'm scared…""Why aren't you in the safehouse?""Mommy…mommy is gone…" and then she pointed at an horrific sight. Her mother was laying in her pool of blood which had already turned black in colour, and her head was detached from her body. I saw her a bite mark to her neck and her eyes were completely white. My face contorted in disgust and I held the girl closer to my chest so she couldn't see it hersel
After dressing up and filling my stomach with a piece of bread and some veggies, I went on to find out if it was really Don I heard. I asked a guard stationed in the hallway, "Hey, please, is Don really back?"He looked at me with a blank expression on his face, "Don? Yes, mistress. His room is just downstairs, on the third block."I nodded, showing gratitude and turned in the direction he pointed. My chest beat out for some reason. They were so many questions I wanted to ask him. So many slaps I wanted to give him. So many answers I wanted from him. So so many things.I arrived in front of the door and breathed out momentarily. This was it.I knocked on the door twice until someone told me to come in.When I gently opened the door, I saw him sitting on the chair, lighting a cigarette. Everything went silent. The cigarette fell from his mouth and he inhaled the smoke making him c
~LILY'S POV~I sat across from my dad, feeling both excited and nervous. He held the journal tightly with a serious and worried expression on. I always felt like he was never going to tell me about that journal but now, the feeling was different. He was finally going to tell me the truth, I sensed it."Father," I said, surprised by his words. "Your journal was stolen? Why would someone want it?"He paused, taking a deep breath before explaining. "Lily, I kept that journal hidden because it has information about our family's special heritage.""What heritage, Father?"He prolonged each response he gave me, "We come from a long line of protectors, chosen to fight against the darkness in the realm."I pretended to widen my eyes in shock by what he revealed. It wasn't only me this time - Our entire family had a special pu
~LILY'S POV~I had been running for almost 39 minutes and I didn't know particularly why I was running. I was just super anxious to see Sarah. A maid told me she had gone to visit Aunt Belinda and hadn't return since then so I had better let her know I was back.My heart raced as I arrived at Aunt Belinda's all too familiar cottage. I felt a strong apprehension that I would get something more from this visit. I noticed a bike parked by her herbal garden. It wasn't there the last time I visited with Sarah.I knocked on the door, feeling anxious inside, and it opened to reveal Aunt Belinda. Aunt Belinda's jaw dropped as she set my eyes on me, "Lily…Lily, my dear…"She grabbed me into a tight embrace and almost choked me with her love, "Aunt Belinda…you're.. choking…m…"When she let me go, her eyes were alr
~THEO'S POV~As Sarah and I walked through the thick forest, our steps hastened by the second. The air grew thick with mystery and danger and an ominous presence hung over the ancient trees. Shadows danced among the twisted branches, whispering secrets that sent a chill through my bones. The forest was a labyrinth of towering trees, their gnarled roots snaking through the dark undergrowth.We were aware that mysterious creatures lurked in the shadows with their eyes gleaming with untamed wildness and ready to pounce on us if we make the mistake of wanting to rest for a night. This was why we'd been awake and walking for four days straight.Each step felt like a daring venture into the unknown, still, a vibrant curiosity drove me forward. This Forbidden Forest held secrets and I was determined to uncover them, but most importantly, we had to find the ring. 
~LILY'S POV~I had been in the mercy of this forest for about a day and I was already drained. The spooky quiet wrapped around me, and all my sense of security left me. Even using a motorcycle to navigate my way in these bushes were the least of my assurances that I'd make it in time to help retrieve the ring. The thick trees blocked the sunlight, making everything look gloomy. The air smelled earthy and rotten, reminding me of the secrets hidden in this old place our mothers always sung to us about. It was actually true.My senses were on high alert and fear and determination battled inside me. Every sound, like leaves rustling or an owl hooting far away, made my heart race, but I kept going. Alone…. I wished I had went with someone. I wished I was with Adrian. The thought of him always made me feel sad and hopeful at the same time.The darkness that came with the night s