Bella:Watching my friends get thrown out hurt. Worse, they hated me, except Hazel, who seemed to understand me a bit. Their words still hurt deeply, and I wished I could speed up this process so that I could prevent their plans from happening. But they kept me in the dark. No one had outrightly told me the exact things that needed to be done for Enzo to be released.“Hey, are you okay?” someone asked, and I looked up to see Mabel peeking into my room.My eyes were filled with tears, so of course, I wasn’t okay.“If you don’t—”“No, you can come in.” She opened the door further, walking into my room with Lyra.They shut the door and made their way to my bed, causing me to sit up. We remained in silence for a while before Lyra broke it.“You can always shut it off, you know. I haven’t felt a thing in almost a year, and I don’t think I want to,” she said, and I couldn’t help but look into her eyes.Someone hiding that amount of hurt for a year or more might crumble when they finally tur
Bella:“Now that is done, over to the next,” Sue said, then she cocked her head towards the door. “Come on, hybrid.”My legs got moving as she headed to the door. I wanted to ask what the next was, but I was scared because I was already on the edge with her, and every single thing I did seemed to annoy her.“With the way you are walking, we will not meet our mission requirements. There is a full moon coming tonight, and we need it to complete our ritual.”My mouth fell ajar when I heard this and my heart thumped in my chest—not because I was following her at full speed, but because of the “ritual.”“You are releasing Enzo tonight?” The question fell out of my mouth before I could stop it.Sue stopped in her tracks.“Fewer questions and more moving, hybrid!” Then she came to a halt in front of a room.She opened it to reveal a large hall. She walked into it and I followed as she headed for a wall opposite the room, opening a glass casing with a red button. The moment she slammed her ha
Bella:“Bella, come on!” Lyra yelled, but I didn’t move until the car came to a halt. I was sure it was them, and as soon as the car stopped, the four doors opened at once, and my friends piled out of the car.My gaze remained on them for a moment as I wondered what they were all doing. Then Hazel rushed up to me.“What happened?” she asked, but before I could speak, Lyra beat me to it.“We fulfilled our mission, and Enzo will be alive tonight.” Everyone’s eyes widened when she said this, and Hazel glared at me. “If you care about your stupid wolf population, then maybe you should take them to a hospital, because Bella’s bite will only heal their wounds, but the trauma...” she clicked her tongue. “It will be ugly, especially with the kids.”“Lyra!” I yelled her name, my chest tightening. We had already done a lot of damage, but she was trying hard to drive it into their chest, and it wasn’t something I appreciated.The twins rushed over to the accident scene while Ryder remained there
Bella:“Come on, cheer up,” Lyra said to me as soon as the portal opened into the den’s living room. “Did you see yourself out there? You were badass, and you are better than them. They know that.” My mouth remained shut as she said this.“Lyra, please stop!” Mabel called her out at once, and I glanced at Mabel before walking away. “Not everyone is like you, who has no emotions. Bella just lost her friends, and she had to fight with one of her mates. Do you know how tasking that is? You really need to stop.” They came after me as we made our way down the hall to find the rest of the crew.Mabel’s words did little to calm Lyra as she let out a scoff.“Then she should turn it off. They are really holding her back from being great, and you saw what happened when she let her guard down. She wouldn’t go full vampire on him, and he took advantage of that. But when she did, he couldn’t even reach her! That is fucking amazing!” Her voice shot through the roof, doing nothing but grating my ner
Bella:Time seemed to slow as I watched the life being drained out of Lyra. My eyes didn’t leave her for once. She stared into blank space as she screamed from the pain, then suddenly, she shut her mouth with her eyes glued to both Mabel and me. What puzzled me the most was that everyone in the room watched as though it was a normal thing that was supposed to happen, and I looked like the only one who was genuinely worried for Lyra.As he drained the life out of her, her lips curved into a smile, and I knew at once she had turned back her emotions, allowing the pain in her heart to match the physical pain so she wouldn’t feel it. This was her peaceful death, and I felt a tear fall from my eyes as I watched the great Enzo Darkmoore return to life, and Lyra lay on the ground, drained.I glanced at Mabel to see her watching without a single tear. Her emotions were probably turned off, and I didn’t blame her. Lyra had been her friend for a while, and even I, who had only been here for a c
THIRD PERSON POV:Everyone, including Bella, believed Hazel told her off after the encounter, but that wasn’t the case. Hazel only said that to make the vampires trust Bella further. Deep down, she cared about her friend, and she hadn’t stopped digging into the lores and myths of the vampires. She believed in Bella, but she was scared Bella would get herself killed.Today, she was seated in front of her laptop, doing intensive research on vampires. Beside her were a lot of history books she found in the library, and the ones she had to steal. When the internet wouldn’t give her any clue about the release of the vampire king, she groaned, lying back on the bed.She shut her eyes, feeling defeated, then suddenly remembered her spell book was supposed to guide her. Giving off a sigh, she sat up to try what her mind was telling her.“Oh, spirit of the great witches, grant me access to the knowledge that I seek,” she said, then waited for a moment as a cool breeze swirled around her room.
THIRD PERSON POV:As soon as Hazel made it out of the office, her legs started to move. She rushed through the hallway at lightning speed, heading for the door. She knew she had to skip the remaining class because once she walked through those doors, it would be difficult to make it back into the building without a solid excuse.She checked her bag to ensure she hadn’t forgotten anything in her locker. Once she was certain, she headed for the door, making it out of the building.Next, Hazel went straight to the dorm room, where she shut the door and locked it tightly. Then she pulled out the black book from her bag and tossed it on the bed. Climbing onto her bed, she opened the book, thinking it would solve her problem, but she plunged into further confusion as there were many languages she knew nothing about.At that moment, she took out her spell book and placed it on the bed.“Oh, great witches of the old, let me find what I seek.”As she said this, she felt that calm breeze once m
THIRD PERSON POV:“Did you see how hard she came onto Ryder the last time?” Finn asked in a raised tone. “She looks like she has been brainwashed by the vampires against every one of us, and we need an adult.”“Why haven’t you even involved Halle?” Kai asked, and before Hazel could speak, he took the words from her mouth. “Let me guess, Bella doesn’t want her to know?” He scoffed.“Bella doesn’t know what she is doing, and she is clearly brain…”“No, she is not. I protected her against that spell, and you guys, come on!” Hazel’s voice rose more than she intended. “Stop acting like Bella initiated that fight. Ryder did, and Bella was just stronger. Would you have acted the same way if Ryder had won? And besides, I was there to stop it from escalating.”She was trying to avoid the fight that was brewing, but that didn’t seem to be the case for the twins. As a matter of fact, they looked more pissed.“Nothing I say now is going to appease you guys. I know she is your mate, and as males,
THIRD PERSON POV:Bella stood over Enzo’s battered form, her chest heavy from the stresss. Blood dripped from the cuts on her face and arms, but victory was near, so she held herself steady.“Bella! Catch!” Kai yelled, tossing her the stake.“No, you do not have to do this. We are partners,” Enzo said to her, and Bella scoffed. She hated the fact he thought his ‘sweet’ words would change her heart after she saw him take everyone she cared about.Bella reached up, her fingers closing around the black shaft, then she glared at Enzo, who was struggling under her grip. His once-dominating presence was reduced to desperation.“You deserve nothing but death,” Bella said to him, and he chuckled.“I will always find a way to ret—” Before he could finish, she drove the stake into his heart, and he gave a deafening scream that reverberated through the ground.Dark energy swirled around him as his body was being torn apart. Bella wasted no time pulling the stake free and driving it into his head
THIRD PERSON POV:As Bella’s body rose, her hand stretched out, pointing towards Enzo. Then the glow in her eyes dissipated as her eyes opened.“You want me, Enzo? Then come and get me!” she yelled at once. Enzo’s lips curled into a wicked grin, bloodlust evident in his eyes. He released Herald’s broken body, letting it fall to the ground.“Finally, you’re done hiding behind your pathetic friends. I’ll enjoy ripping you apart.” He licked his lips.In a blur, Enzo charged at Bella with blinding speed. Bella stood her ground as he closed the distance between them. She moved calmly, causing him to fall to the ground. Hazel undid the shield protecting them, and they tried to step in, but Bella turned to them.“This is my fight, and if you want to be helpful, then look around. Our troops are dying, and my father.” She locked off her emotions to prevent her mind from getting clouded by the thoughts of her father, who seemed to be dying.Then she turned to Enzo, who got to his feet with a sh
THIRD PERSON POV:Enzo’s eyes narrowed as he saw Sue collapse, clutching her chest where Fred had slashed her. She watched as the venom of his bite spread faster into her bloodstream. It was worse than being bitten by a living wolf, as it was consuming her twice. Rage bubbled inside Enzo as he watched her. She was useless to him, and he felt the need to get rid of her, as she had only foiled all his plans.“You!” He growled under his breath, leaving Halle and rushing toward Sue. As she saw her uncle from the fading light that drew her closer to death, her eyes lit up with a glimmer of hope.“You… you came to help me,” she whispered weakly, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth. “I… knew you… cared…”Enzo stared at her in disgust as she said this, and for a moment, it seemed like the battlefield held its breath for this moment where Enzo was about to show kindness.With one pull, Enzo had Sue on her feet, then he stared into her eyes. “Of course, I came for you, Sue. You’ve been
THIRD PERSON POV:Enzo was still outraged about his failed immortality experiment. He was tired of running in circles with Bella and the entire werewolf community. He had sworn it would end that night, but now that it had failed, he imagined finding four hundred werewolves all over. That was close to impossible, and it was eating him deeply.“I asked you for one job, and you couldn’t get it right, yet you want me to acknowledge you!” Enzo barked at Sue, who was still in shock over what had happened.“I swear I didn’t do anything, Enzo. I would never do anything to jeopardize your plan. I will worship you forever, and—”“Silence!” he roared. “You are even more pathetic than my brother!” He gritted his teeth, and Sue felt as though multiple daggers were being thrown into her chest.He had to mention her father. It was said her father died fighting him, but Enzo had taken a liking to her, so he kept her as his daughter. He was nicer to her as a kid, but he abhorred her now, and it hurt.
THIRD PERSON POV:The air reeked of blood and smoke, thick with the cries of war. The Dusk Pack's territory, once a sprawling, serene land, had become a battlefield drowned in chaos. The moon hung low, partially obscured by clouds, casting pale light on the destruction below. Growls and screams filled the night as werewolves clashed with vampires in a brutal fight.Ryder stood at the heart of the storm, his wolf eyes glowing a fierce gold as he ripped through the enemy ranks with unrelenting force. His clothes were torn and soaked in blood. He wondered how his father was doing and if he thought of him often. Then there was Bella, whom he hadn’t heard from in a while. As he fought, he was determined to win because there were a lot of people he needed to reconnect with.They had been torn apart after the vampires struck their den, forcing them to flee back to the Dusk Pack with Riley. He had been scared of his father’s wrath, but now he wished he had listened.“Behind you!” Ryder roared
THIRD PERSON POV:Bella’s spirit wandered aimlessly, her bare feet touching nothing but mist and shadow. The world around her was colorless—a sea of gray stretching infinitely in all directions. There was no up, no down, just an endless void that pulsed with her heartbeat, faint and unsteady.“Where am I?” she whispered as a chill ran up her spine.It was cold here. She looked down at herself, seeing her missing arm somehow restored. She touched it in confusion.“What the hell? What is going on?” she asked aloud, but there was no one to answer her questions.Then she noticed it. A faint, flickering golden glow ahead. It pulsed like a beacon in the dark, and though her instincts screamed for her to run, but she couldn’t stop herself from moving toward it. She was curious to find out what was going on, and she wondered if this was what it felt like to be dead.As she got closer, the glow grew brighter, and soon the mist thinned to reveal something that made her blood run cold. It was hi
THIRD PERSON POV:“Bella!” Hazel’s voice cracked as she rushed toward her, the globe clutched tightly against her chest.“No, stay back!” Halle’s voice cut through the chaos.Bella staggered to her feet, clutching her side where Sue had struck her.“But she’s dying!” Hazel’s voice was shrill, filled with panic and anger.Bella barely registered their words. The sound of her own heartbeat pounded in her ears, growing fainter with each passing moment. Her head drooped, and she let out a weak, shuddering breath. Darkness started to creep into her vision, the edges of her consciousness slipping away. She could heal, but not regenerate an arm, and she was in fear cause her to bleed too much, making it difficult to focus on healing. Evelyn rushed to her, holding her and trying to apply pressure to the bleeding arm. She was scared her daughter would die.Then the ground trembled beneath them.At first, it was a faint vibration rippling through the earth. But within moments, it grew into a vi
THIRD PERSON POV:As the chant of the witches echoed in the air, Hazel and Bella stood close to the rock. Halle stood nearby with her hands raised as she reinforced the protective barrier.“Are you both ready?” Halle asked the two, and they glanced at each other, nodding. They each bit their palms, letting blood drip onto the surface of the rock. The ground trembled as the stone absorbed their blood. A surge of energy rippled outward, and for a moment, it seemed like they had succeeded. But then a chilling laugh echoed through the air, freezing them in place.Sue emerged from the darkness, but neither Bella nor Hazel was moved. The witches kept chanting their spell, and Halle, who had created a powerful barrier, turned to Sue.“Well, isn’t this touching? The living and the dead all merged together. What a joyous reunion,” she said in a mocking tone.Sebastian moved first, stepping between Sue and the girls.“Stay back!” he growled, raising his hands defensively, and Sue chuckled light
THIRD PERSON POV:Fae turned sharply to Sebastian, her eyes blazing with fury.“What the fuck did you just do?” she hissed, her voice sharp enough to cut glass. Sebastian remained still. He didn’t answer, and his gaze fixed on the stone as his blood trickled down its surface.“Sebastian!” Fae snarled, stepping closer as she burned with rage. “You just ruined—”A slow creak interrupted her. It came from deep within the ground beneath the stone, a sound like an ancient door being forced open. Fae froze, her anger replaced by confusion.“What’s that?” she whispered as fear crossed her heart.The vampires surrounding them snapped to attention, their heads turning toward the noise. Before anyone could react, the vampires behind Bella and Hazel snapped their necks, allowing them to fall into darkness.**Bella’s eyes fluttered open. Her head throbbed, and her vision was hazy. She sat up slowly in a sluggish motion. It was still nighttime, and she was trying to remember what had happened.“W