Chapter 56 The zephyr plant The court physician carefully picked up a small bunch of the zephyr plant, its delicate green leaves trembling in his hand. He placed it into the mortar and began grinding it with the pestle, the scent of the plant filling the air with a refreshing aroma. With a few deft movements, he created a fine powder from the plant, which he then mixed with a little water. He approached Riella, who lay on the bed, her eyes closed and her breathing shallow. With a gentle touch, he opened her mouth and poured a small amount of the mixture into it. Riella stirred slightly, and the physician gave her a reassuring smile. "Rest now, my lady," he said softly. "The zephyr plant will help to purify your body and restore your strength." He then turned to Nathan, who was standing anxiously by the bedside. "We will need to keep her here for a few days to ensure she makes a full recovery," he said. "But she is in good hands, and we will do everything we can to make sure she i
Chapter 57The full moon anniversary The pack soldiers stood tall and proud, their uniforms neatly pressed and their weapons gleaming in the early morning light. They listened intently as their head pack soldier, a seasoned warrior with a grizzled beard, held up a book and read from it with a deep, authoritative voice. The words echoed through the courtyard, sending a shiver down the spines of the gathered soldiers. For them, the full moon anniversary was a sacred event, a time when the pack came together to celebrate their heritage and honor their ancestors. As the head pack soldier finished reading, there was a hushed silence. Then, slowly, the soldiers began to stir, nodding to each other and exchanging excited whispers. They knew that the coming celebration would be a time of great joy and camaraderie, a chance to forget the troubles of the world and revel in the strength of their pack. The soldiers turned and filed out of the courtyard, their boots clanging on the stone walkwa
Chapter 58 The plot Riella stood still, frozen in place, as Stefan's grip on her hand tightened. She could feel his anger radiating from him, and she was afraid. Afraid of what he might do, afraid of what he might say. She tried to pull away from him, but his grip was too strong. As Stefan strode off into the distance, Riella heaved a deep sigh of relief. Her heart felt as though it had stopped beating for a moment there. She couldn't believe how close she had come to danger. Her eyes filled with tears as she realized how vulnerable she truly was. She quickly made her way to her chambers, shutting the door behind her with a loud thud. She leaned against it, trying to catch her breath. Her mind was racing with thoughts of what had just happened, and she couldn't shake the feeling of fear that had settled in her stomach. As she closed her eyes, she tried to calm herself down. She took deep breaths, willing herself to relax. She knew that she couldn't let Stefan's actions control her
CHAPTER 1GOLDENROD PACKPacing up and down the room, Nathan is restless as to what he is to do next. He did come across his mate yesterday night at the event he went to. He did not get the chance to talk to her as he had to give a speech. Her face doesn't look familiar but he knew she was his mate. It's hard for him to be the pack leader with the way things are going for him. It seems like soon enough, his pack might want to ask for a new one. He has a big problem. He is a Lycan whose side isn't coming out and only a beastly side of him remains. The only way to bring out his controllable side is for him to meet his mate and claim her according to the prophecy he had when he was born. He will be the most powerful if he could just do that. But then, he has never met her before until yesterday.He went to an art exhibition event where a friend invited him because she's also participating. He never thought that in a place like this, he could meet his mate whom he had been searching for
CHAPTER 2 Riella stared at him as he touched his chest. She had mixed feelings about what she just did. But the feeling of hatred was greater than the feeling of likeness. If only he came from another pack that wasn't the Goldenrod Pack, things would have been totally different. "But why? You can't do this to me please..." He pleaded with her. She scoffed, "Who on earth made you the pack leader? I've never seen someone as dumb and weak as you are. Just leave before I call for help and report you for trespassing. I want nothing to do with you as you can see, just leave me alone and never come back!" She was about to leave when he pulled her back. Riella was flustered, she felt strange as he touched her. "Why? Tell me why you are doing this." "Don't touch me!" She snapped at him and pulled her hand off him, "You have no right to ask me why! Ask your pack what they did to my father! He was all I had left and you people just had to take him away from me. Now leave, I don't want t
****" Riella, you can still call this guy and settle--"That's enough! I do not want to hear it again, " Riella yelled cutting Casey off .She walked away from her, picked up a broom, "You should go now, I want to clean up-" "Stop being so stubborn and let me help you." Casey stopped her and started cleaning before Riella could do anything. After cleaning the house, her father's room was left. Riella asked Casey to leave the place alone, she was going to clean her father's room herself. She was too tired to do it today, so she decided to continue the next day. She could hardly sleep all night because of Nathan. She just felt restless and did not know why. She hated the fact that she would not stop thinking about him. It made her angry, she felt like cutting her head off to stop herself from thinking about him. She woke up early and decided to clean her father's room to keep her mind off things. She figured, she could get memories from doing this. She missed her father a lot,
Noelle cried silently as she went back to her house." Poor Nathan," She sob as she walk through the passage that led to the room he's locked up. He has been locked up in a room like a beast so he doesn't attack anyone. She stopped at the door, holding back her tears before she went in. She went inside and saw him looking at the window, like he was going to break it, Nathan growled at her as soon as she entered the room. She burst into more tears seeing her brother who adores her a lot does not recognise her anymore. "I'm sorry, I tried talking to her but she still does not want you. I'm so sorry, this is all I can do for you Nathan." She cried. She ran out of the room into her bedroom. She fell on the bed soaking the sheets with her tears. If only she could find someone else for her brother, he won't become a rogue forever. This was her wish before falling asleep. ******** Casey went to check on Riella after Noelle left. She found Riella sitting on the bed in her room and
A FEW MINUTES EARLIER Riella followed the guard to the room. They got there before Noelle braced herself to go confront stefan. The guard moved back in fear as he saw that the chain used to tie him down has been broken. Riella saw how red his eyes were, she sensed his anger. "Don't move close to him miss, just stay here and talk to him." The guard warned her. "What's going to happen if I do? I can't help him if I don't move closer to him." Riella protested. "I know but this is his most dangerous state. He has no control over himself, he could kill anyone without recognising them. Please stay back a little bit." The guard explained. “Staying back will not help solve anything. He needs my help as fast as I can. I can't disappoint his sister who I already promised. Besides, this is my chance to get rid of them.” She thought. The guard thought she has listened to him. Instead, she ignored his words and moved closer to him. "Miss! No, don't do that!" But Riella already went c
Chapter 58 The plot Riella stood still, frozen in place, as Stefan's grip on her hand tightened. She could feel his anger radiating from him, and she was afraid. Afraid of what he might do, afraid of what he might say. She tried to pull away from him, but his grip was too strong. As Stefan strode off into the distance, Riella heaved a deep sigh of relief. Her heart felt as though it had stopped beating for a moment there. She couldn't believe how close she had come to danger. Her eyes filled with tears as she realized how vulnerable she truly was. She quickly made her way to her chambers, shutting the door behind her with a loud thud. She leaned against it, trying to catch her breath. Her mind was racing with thoughts of what had just happened, and she couldn't shake the feeling of fear that had settled in her stomach. As she closed her eyes, she tried to calm herself down. She took deep breaths, willing herself to relax. She knew that she couldn't let Stefan's actions control her
Chapter 57The full moon anniversary The pack soldiers stood tall and proud, their uniforms neatly pressed and their weapons gleaming in the early morning light. They listened intently as their head pack soldier, a seasoned warrior with a grizzled beard, held up a book and read from it with a deep, authoritative voice. The words echoed through the courtyard, sending a shiver down the spines of the gathered soldiers. For them, the full moon anniversary was a sacred event, a time when the pack came together to celebrate their heritage and honor their ancestors. As the head pack soldier finished reading, there was a hushed silence. Then, slowly, the soldiers began to stir, nodding to each other and exchanging excited whispers. They knew that the coming celebration would be a time of great joy and camaraderie, a chance to forget the troubles of the world and revel in the strength of their pack. The soldiers turned and filed out of the courtyard, their boots clanging on the stone walkwa
Chapter 56 The zephyr plant The court physician carefully picked up a small bunch of the zephyr plant, its delicate green leaves trembling in his hand. He placed it into the mortar and began grinding it with the pestle, the scent of the plant filling the air with a refreshing aroma. With a few deft movements, he created a fine powder from the plant, which he then mixed with a little water. He approached Riella, who lay on the bed, her eyes closed and her breathing shallow. With a gentle touch, he opened her mouth and poured a small amount of the mixture into it. Riella stirred slightly, and the physician gave her a reassuring smile. "Rest now, my lady," he said softly. "The zephyr plant will help to purify your body and restore your strength." He then turned to Nathan, who was standing anxiously by the bedside. "We will need to keep her here for a few days to ensure she makes a full recovery," he said. "But she is in good hands, and we will do everything we can to make sure she i
Chapter 55 Victory call Stefan's eyes glared at the ground, his grip tightening on his sword. He could hear the sounds of the pack soldiers celebrating their victory over the Raven, and he seethed with anger. It radiated in his face, causing his features to contort in frustration. The pack had succeeded where he had failed. He couldn't help but feel a sense of bitterness and resentment towards them, even as he knew that it was irrational. After all, they were on the same side. But the anger and frustration continued to simmer within him, and he struggled to keep it under control. He knew he had to let go of his feelings of inadequacy. It was a battle he fought within himself, trying to reconcile his emotions As Alpha Nathan lead Noelle to her Chambers, a sense of pride and accomplishment radiated from him. His posture was tall and his steps confident as the pack soldiers cheered for their success against the Raven. Nathan couldn't help but smile at Noelle as they entered her Cham
Chapter 54The fall of the Raven. Noelle was in a state of panic as she searched frantically for her sword. She knew she needed to defend herself and her people from the Raven, but her sword was nowhere to be found. Her hands shook as she rifled through her belongings, throwing items aside in desperation. Nathan rushed into her chambers, sensing her distress. "What's wrong?" he asked urgently. "The Raven is here," Noelle replied, her voice trembling. "I need my sword, but I can't find it." Nathan quickly assessed the situation and pulled out his own sword. "Take mine," he said, thrusting it into her hands. "I'll find another weapon." Noelle nodded gratefully, gripping the sword tightly. She hurried out of her chambers, heading towards the courtyard where the Raven was approaching. Nathan followed closely behind, scanning the area for any other weapons he could use. As they emerged into the courtyard, Noelle could feel her heart racing. The Raven was a formidable foe, with its ma
Chapter 53 A defeat. Noelle heaved, with a deep breath, she straightened her posture and prepared to meet the sage. They made their way to the sage's chamber, their footsteps echoing loudly in the silent halls. As they approached the door, Noelle's heart pounded in her chest. Nathan reached for the door handle, but before he could turn it, the door creaked open on its own. Noelle's breath caught in her throat as she saw the sage standing before her, his eyes locked onto hers. He was an old man, with a long white beard and a solemn expression. "You have finally come," he said in a deep, raspy voice. "I have been waiting for you." The sage said amidst smiles. The sage stood before Noelle, his presence commanding and powerful. Noelle couldn't bring herself to look directly at him, her body shaking with fear and uncertainty. She stumbled backwards, her legs weak and unsteady. Nathan quickly stepped forward, catching her before she fell. "Are you alright?" he asked, his voice full of
Chapter 52 The visit. She walked briskly to her study, determined to find a solution. As she sat at her desk, she rifled through books and scrolls, searching for any mention of portals and how to close them. She read for hours, her eyes growing heavy, until she finally stumbled upon a passage that caught her attention. “...to close a portal, one must find the key that opened it and use it to seal it shut.” Nathan walked straight to his study room, a sense of urgency in his steps. The guards, always alert, followed closely behind. As he entered the room, he quickly made his way to his desk, ignoring the piles of papers and books scattered on its surface. He held a book tightly, its pages worn and its cover tattered. He had been studying it for weeks, searching for answers to the strange occurrences that had been happening in their kingdom. With a deep sigh, Nathan dusted off the chair and sat down, his eyes scanning the pages of the book. He was deep in concentration, oblivious to
Chapter 51The mysteryNathan's hand ran across the rows of ancient-looking books on the shelf, his eyes scanning the titles and spines for any sign of relevance. As he reached the end of the shelf, he spotted a thick leather-bound book with a strange symbol embossed on the cover. His hand trembled slightly as he reached for it, feeling the weight and texture of the cover in his palm.He turned to the sage who had been observing him silently, perched on his seat with his glasses adjusted on his nose. "Is this the one?" Nathan asked, holding up the book for the sage to see.The sage nodded slowly, "Yes, that is the one. But be warned, my lord, the knowledge within is not to be taken lightly."Nathan swallowed hard and opened the book, revealing pages and pages of intricate symbols and ancient texts. His eyes darted back and forth, trying to make sense of the words and phrases that seemed to swim before him.As he read through, the sage watched with a furrowed brow, occasionally offerin
Chapter 50The dark RavenNoelle's mind was racing as she tried to think of a way to keep the spell book hidden from everyone. She had always been fascinated by magic, and when she found the ancient spell book, she couldn't resist trying out one of the spells. But now she realized the grave mistake she had made.As she sat at her desk, she interwined her fingers and closed her eyes, recalling the sage's words, "in it, is evil." She couldn't shake off the feeling of dread that filled her, knowing that she had meddled with something she didn't fully understand. She had to keep the book safe and hidden, even if it meant keeping it away from herself.Noelle took a deep breath and stood up from her desk, determined to put the spell book in a safe place. She grabbed her backpack and carefully placed the book inside, making sure no one could see it. She then slipped the backpack over her shoulder and made her way out of her room.As she walked down the hallway, she made sure to keep her guar