” ‘It was,’ said Caroline, ‘the house, the husband, the job, the wolves – everything was beautiful for a while,’ ” The hybrid assisted the Pack by applying her power and expertise. She contributed to their growth and even to saving people’s lives. Similarly to the way Bruce believed in Amelia, the Alpha never doubted her. Ema experienced a cold feeling that went down her spine. "And after that?" Caroline dragged her attention, her brown piercing, keen eyes back to Ema. “And then she turned her back on the Pack when it could have used her most. Many werewolves died,” ‘A whole night, a whole bloodline gone. ’ Ema felt that her face had lost the usual redness that symbolizes life. ”That’s —that is awful. ” However, Amelia. . . " He did not argue and Caroline continued, “Perhaps not the same?” ‘Perhaps. ’ Can you though be sure? Can you put all the life of your pack in jeopardy based on this view that you hold so dear? Ema slouched into her chair and glanced at th
He lay low in the dense shrubs, his lungs functioning as if they were governed by a metronome - steady, and even, his muscles did not appear tight anymore; they were calm. He had been in chase of Ema for hours clinging to her smell along all the curves of the forest pathways. It hadn’t been simple — Ema was skilled at disguising her tracks here and there and more than once Elijah almost gave up on her. However, He had sustained he was building up for the part of Bruce’s Beta over the years and had honed himself to a fine tip. Elijah was now lurking beneath the tree’s shadow as observed Ema approach a small, ordinary-looking cabin. The place was fine, he had to concede that. Were it not for the fact that he has been following Ema around he never would have located this area. It was entirely concealed thereby being hidden from the human eye by natural structures and what he thought to be anti-Visualization charms. Elijah‘s expression went serious as he observed Ema knock on the
Bruce furrowed his brow. So, an elderly lady? Were you able to identify her? " Elijah ground his teeth and nodded. "It was Caroline. " The name hovered in the air between them like a heavy, symbolic burden that they knew they were responsible for but didn’t want to face. Bruce’s eyes opened real wide as if he could not believe what he heard, and then they became slits of focus. ‘Caroline,’ He repeated and when he spoke her name once more, it was as if this weighed utterly against her genuine identity. "Are you sure?" "Definitely," Elijah said. ‘‘She was there even in the dark And Bruce… The cottage was awarded. Magically shielded They will do everything they can to keep whatever they are up to hidden. ’’ All of a sudden he felt frightened, Bruce began to pace and every single unnerved fiber reflected it. ‘This has taken me by surprise. Everything becomes different when Caroline is included. ‘ Elijah eyed his Alpha up and down, with the scrutiny that equals the amoun
Bruce wandered around the breadth of the personal portion of the Packhouse, seeing the Guard at night and the moon that was high above the building. There she was, sitting on the ledge and observing him closely with her eagle-like vision fixated on whatever he was doing. Lightly taunting him, she added, “If you keep that up, you’re going to wear a hole in the floor. ” “You ought to know something was wrong when your lover is quiet like this,” he continued. Bruce slammed on the wall and raked a hand through his hair and Amelia knew this was not a good sign. Finally, he stated what seemed to be in a low tone and with considerable strain, “It is Ema. ” The gorgeous Amelia brightened up instantly and stood from her sitting position. “What about her case? Is it something new? Bruce closed his eyes for a second and he took a big breath to center himself. Today Elijah followed her. She has been hanging out with someone. Someone whom we assumed was on Vacation. Amelia
Amelia listened intently to the night’s music while she proceeded on the path of the forest where Elijah directed her. Due to her half-breed nature, she was able to stroll softly yet at the same time, sense any danger or pursuit surrounding her. Amelia could sense the magical wards around the cabin rising the nearer she went to the Cabin. Holding back in agony she continued. Caroline had wanted to escape the situation at all costs and although she had attempted to defend herself enough with magic, it was not enough to dissuade a hybrid. Before her, the cabin rose, a black figure against the background of the night sky. Amelia drew closer to the structure warily, every part of her attention on detecting any sign of liveliness from inside. A light was on in the house and the windows were covered by curtains through which one could just make out the light. Amelia took a deep breath before approaching the door and knocked violently on it. Moments passed and it seemed that th
Caroline is stiff and nervous; she frequently paces the modest cabin she has been assigned. She could not acknowledge it to herself, but what had occurred to her with Amelia earlier that evening saddened her very deeply. The elder woman’s anger boiled with such audacity of the hybrid; she had dared to pursue Caroline and practically offer a threat. Caroline emitted a low growl of anger, standing with her hands by her sides ‘damn that girl’. “Who does she think she is?” But the wrath was gone almost as soon as it surged, replaced by the cold creeping back into her at the center of her being. Caroline was wrong thinking that Amelia would not do anything to gain what she desired. What more was she able to do if she had been able to locate the warded cabin, and face Caroline face to face? Caroline's gaze turned towards the mound of scrolls and books that clutter the table and the floor all over the cabin. It seemed so exposed, everything of it: records from the secret con
Caroline softly nodded at him, but she did not look content in any way. Ema, this is a bold step Indeed. Are you sure you are prepared though? This is our only chance, and my thoughts are we regard it as a call for us to make the proper decisions. What if it doesn't work?"It won't fall apart," Ema whispered. I assure you, Caroline. Everything has been considered. By the time Amelia is expelled, she intends to have left traditional leadership, so Bruce will have no choice but to stop trying to save her by tomorrow and install a stricter one.As she locked eyes with Ema, the older woman pondered the dangers they were prepared to endure to achieve the same expression in the girl's eyes. When she finally let out a breath, the sound was deep and passionate. "Ema, I hope it works. I am here to inform you that my return this evening was witnessed by the other werewolves. Word on the street will get around fast Anyone who knows that Amelia is half-vampire will undoubtedly be monitoring her
Bruce had thick drapes that he normally opened in the morning; unfortunately, the rays simply lighted the wooden floor across the room. Bruce placed his hands on the table with his fingers interlocked and a scowl on his face when deep in concentration. The man had gotten the sensation that there was something odd in his pack and that is why he had arranged to see Ema this early in the morning. He was determined to identify the root of the quarrel that seemed to build during the last few weeks. Across the table Ema sat, her spine straight, her gaze gleaming with curiosity and barely veiled stubbornness. She was waiting for such a moment and had planned it well; she was ready to launch her approach. Ema began by tendering an apology, “Thank you for getting this meeting so early, Alpha,” she said this with no shakiness in her voice while inside she felt the fluttering of butterflies in her abdomen. No, I wanted to address certain points that I had at the present I will take you
The chilly, silvery light of the moon cast a ghostly appearance on the forest combat. The trees cast thick shadows on the ground below, as if they were quiet guardians from long ago, keeping watch over the clearing. Like the quiet before a storm, there was a great deal of tension in the air. The pack members were aware of everything that was happening in the woods and were prepared. In the front row was Bruce. His hazel eyes searched the dark treeline as he stood there, his muscles tight. As the vampires drew nearer, it was obvious what they wanted: to capture Amelia, which would permanently break the magical equilibrium.His mind raced at the scent of invaders in the air. My pack was prepared to fight, but this was not a back-to-back fight. This altercation started because of the woman next to me. Amelia stood with her heart racing, her gaze fixed on the woods. She was instinctively aware that the vampires desired her for her inherent power rather than her hybridity. Her res
The situation was tense, and neither Bruce nor Elijah seemed to be persuaded by Ema's remarks. They exchanged skeptical glances. In a display of barely controlled anger, Bruce tightened his jaw and drummed his fingers softly against the chair's armrest. Elijah broke the stillness with the first words. "Ema, you were always close to him." Why the sudden shift in opinion? "Why now?" Uncomfortably, Ema moved under their gaze. "I am aware of your lack of faith in me, and I doubt I would anticipate any other behavior from you. However, I lost everything when I saw Amelia in her cage. In addition to opposing the status quo, the Black Hooded Wolf is working to destroy everything, including your organization, Bruce. That includes you, Elijah. Relationships between vampires and werewolves are not concerns for him. He is adamant on gaining power, even if it means losing everyone. Deep in his throat, Bruce's wolf growled, and his eyes darkened. "Do you think we would accept it if your l
The Black Hooded Wolf then turned to face her, the whites of his eyes filled with an electric concentration in the blackness of his hood. "Now, my dear Ema, we go to the next level," he added, smiling sarcastically, recalling how Bruce and Elijah drove him into this corner, compelling him to act, raise the stakes, and ensure everyone recognized what a threat this woman was.He stood up and began walking all over the place, his steps precise and nervous. 'They believe they have triumphed, that by saving the girl, they have brought the situation to a close. Instead, they've just produced a symbol for their dumb crusade. Something more must be done immediately to prevent the girl from being induced to go through the motions of motivating the warriors.Ema simply nodded, with a puzzled expression on her face. But how? The hybrid is gone, and the majority of our comrades were captured or killed during the assault.When the Black Hooded Wolf spoke again, his lips twisted into a vicious s
The Black Hooded Wolf clenched his fists in anger as he perched atop one of the hills, looking down at the property below. He could hear the noises of sirens and yells in the night—the clamor of failure and missed opportunities. The only thing left for him was his prize, the half-breed monster he had been hunting for days, but the freak had fled. The wrath that aliens were going to consume him along with nostalgic thoughts of a different existence filled him up. He closed his eyes and let the stream of memories transport him back to a time when he saw retribution as a life goal rather than a continual obsession. Nathaniel Blackwood, a proud Alpha of the Silvermoon Pack thirty years ago, has transformed into this. They were formerly affluent people living in a picturesque region with lush trees and clear streams. It is a lovely area for one kind of creature, werewolves, or at least the ones who live in this den—a paradise as described by the cheerful souls in the wilds. Nathanie
They encountered some small opposition in the concrete corridors and walks, which took the form of hit and run, but they were able to overcome it. As Bruce and his dementor swooped on their adversaries, they were like twin forces of nature, tearing through everything dumb enough to stand in their path. As they descended to the bottom level of the property, the stink of terror turned to despair. They glided past corridors of cells, the bulk of which were deserted; the few others had shadows that moved away as soon as Bruce and company approached. "We'll be back for them," Elijah whispered to Bruce, his gaze scouring the room for any trace of Amelia. After wandering along a long corridor, they eventually found her. Amelia was spread out in a fetal position within a cage that could barely fit her, with an IV drip connecting her arm to a vile-looking purple liquid. The girl appeared quite unwell; her skin was pale and sweaty, and she had difficulty breathing. The man jumped up and d
It was a full moon night, and the moon was practically reaching the treetops. The forest was dense, as was the pack territory. Two people stood behind a convenient thicket, breathing with regard and suppressing wrath, their muscles tensed in anticipation. Alpha Bruce, with his muscular build, remained rigid as a coiled spring became increasingly agitated as he hurried across the compound, while Beta Elijah sat against a tree, eyes closed as if in deep meditation. Three days had gone since Amelia's kidnapping, three days that could be described as torture for both men. When Ema attacked them, they were overwhelmed and motionless, allowing the traitor to seize Amelia and go. Even after so many years had passed since the incident that had instilled so much hatred in Bruce, he still remembered it, which caused him to remain full of anger." Have you heard anything from our scouts?" Bruce demanded, hissing, and stopped walking to glare at Elijah. Elijah blinked and glanced at
It was as if someone had ripped her heart into pieces; she was in so much pain. Not only was she imprisoned and made powerless, but she also lost her friend, and the pain of that loss was as deep as a flesh wound. ‘What are you going to do to me?’ she began to say, dreading that she sounded all too small and afraid." Amelia asked.In minutes, the light failed, and only the figure of the stranger in a hood was clearly seen, his smile reflecting the only living light as he said, ‘My dear, you are free to go’, and that chill ran right through Amelia’s body. ‘Of course,’ the first one sneered, ‘we’ll conduct a detailed examination of your special physiology, and when we get all the information we want, we will kill you.’ Amelia felt herself panic, and it seemed to give her a boost in energy in a desperate move. She stood up and rushed to the structure with the bars of the cage, and she grabbed the bars with her shaky hands. You cannot do that! I have rights; I have a family that will co
When Amelia started to fully wake up, the first thing that came to mind was the severe, long-lasting pain she was feeling all over her body. For a moment, she tried to open her eyes but couldn't because their lids were so swollen. The air around her was charged, and it smelled like mold, dirt, and general disuse. Before Amelia could get too comfortable, the guards heard her trying to wake up. That's when she realized she wasn't in her bed at home. She finally got them open after a lot of trouble. That's when she realized she was in the middle of a nightmare. It felt like hell. There was a cold, cruel, and temporary iron wall around her, making it hard for her to move her arms. Along the sides of the bars, there were thick, rough walls that were almost always damp and covered in different shades of green mold. Fear filled Amelia's heart, and she began to think very quickly about what could have brought her to this terrible situation. The last thing she recollects to have don
The conflict continued on the training field, with animals, claws, and energy blasts clashing with one another. Amelia got puzzled about what was going on, looking like a haze from the rush of adrenaline and terror. She watched Bruce and Elijah fight, and despite her best efforts to remain calm, she was fascinated by their prowess and strength. But for every assailant they eliminated, two more appeared to emerge from the woodwork. Even though it is difficult to believe, Ema's numerical advantage was overwhelming. Amelia could feel herself becoming not just exhausted but also languid and less quick-witted as her precious reservoirs of power dwindled. A piercing hiss of anguish blended with the sound of battling. Amelia looked back and saw Bruce struggling, hurt, and bleeding. Three enormous wolves surrounded him and the Alpha, one of whom went for a bite on his throat, knocking him to the ground. Bruce! Amelia began to struggle with the Guardsmen in an attempt to reach him, sho