The pain Alex felt was excruciating as it tore through his chest. He blinked rapidly in his attempt to clear the fog that was forming in his eyes. “I- I have always known you were leading me on. But- But I thought-“ he paused and struggled to breathe. Clutching his chest he continued. “I love you Audrey. I really do. I coul- cou- could go through fire for you.” He stated Audrey almost felt pity for him but remembering how he wanted her friends dead got her all angry again. She twisted the dagger even deeper. “You agreed to let my friends die. That alone is offense enough.” She stated The poison in the dagger has spread around his body. He writhed in pain before he took his last breath still looking at Audrey like a love struck puppy. Audrey squat down to confirm he was no longer breathing. She sighed in relief and took a few steps back before turning and taking to her heels. ======= Hercules sat in the Cottage in anxiety. Martin had talked him out of shadowing Audrey. They conv
Eugenia explained, "It's rare, but it has been documented in history. There are some legends that suggest that the union of a werewolf and a warlock can result in a child that has both sets of powers." Audrey was trying to process this new information. The idea that she could be so powerful was both exhilarating and terrifying. She didn't know how to feel about it. Hercules put his hand on her shoulder and said, "Whatever happens, we're here for you. We'll help you figure this out together." ====== The following morning Hercules sat outside watching as Audrey practiced. he watched how she swerved her sword with ease and hit at her opponent; a stack of hay severally with the sword. He noticed her attacking without calculating which made the sword fall from her hands. As she picked up her sword, Hercules watched her with concern. He could sense her frustration and confusion. He walked up to her and said, "Audrey, you don't have to figure everything out right now. Just focus on wha
Bradley sat in the meeting with the elders, but his mind kept drifting to thoughts of his mate. He attempted to reach out to her through their mind link, but there was only emptiness on the other end. As the elders discussed important matters, Bradley's distraction became increasingly apparent. "Bradley, is everything alright?" one of the elders asked, noticing his lack of focus. But Bradley was too consumed by his thoughts to answer. He stood up abruptly, pushing his chair back, and announced, "I need to leave." The elders were taken aback by his sudden outburst. "But Bradley, we're not finished yet," another elder said, trying to reason with him. But Bradley was already heading towards the door. "I'm sorry, but I have to go," he said as he exited the room, leaving the elders behind in confusion. Bradley hurried to Octavia's room, knowing that she was the only one who could help him with his problem. Octavia was a powerful witch, and he trusted her implicitly. As soon as he enter
The group gasped in shock, and Samantha spoke up, "Isabella? The real warlock? How is that possible?" Fay nodded, "Yes, it's true. Valentine has had her locked up for years. I finally saw Sarah. She overheard the Valentine's discussion about Isabella and was made to server her in the dungeon. The group grew more curious, and Ross asked, "Do you know why he's keeping her there?" Fay hesitated for a moment before answering, "I don't know for sure, but from what I gathered, Isabella is responsible for the wards that was lifted all these years. She did die but her parrabutai exchanged her life with hers. Out of rage Isabella wanted to kill Valentine but was overpowered and thrown into the dungeon." The group was silent for a moment, processing the information. Then Raymond spoke up, "This changes everything. We need to find a way to get her out of there." Fay nodded in agreement, "I was thinking the same thing. We need to come up with a plan." The group began to brainstorm, and Euge
Valentine paced around the palace, trying to clear his head. He had never felt this way before. He had always prided himself on being in control of his emotions and never letting anyone get too close to him. But with Fay, it was different. He couldn't deny the fact that he was starting to develop feelings for her. He stopped and leaned against the wall, running a hand through his hair. He couldn't believe he had accused her of having a secret lover and even slapped her. He knew he needed to apologize to her, but he wasn't sure how to go about it. Valentine decided to take a walk outside to clear his head. As he walked, he couldn't stop thinking about Fay. He wondered if she felt the same way about him. He shook his head, trying to push the thought away. He couldn't let himself get too attached. Not when there were so many secrets and dangers lurking around. Valentine eventually made his way back to the palace, feeling slightly calmer. He knew he had to find a way to apologize to Fay
“As a Warlock you are born with different abilities. You are a descendant of a high warlock so you have multiple abilities one of which is being a witch. Vlad has the ability to create multiple portals at once. He can send you wherever you want to go even without him being there but the rest of us have to be there to be able to send you there. With Vlad’s portal you can not be lost in quantum. I on the other hand have the ability to look into your head. If you let me I can dig out the dreams and we would both see it.” She explained. Audrey looked at her in surprise. "It won't hurt to try it." May suggested. Eugenia opened her palms. "Eugenia, what are you doing?" Audrey asked, slightly hesitant as Eugenia asked her to place her hands on her shoulders. "Just trust me," Eugenia replied with a small smile, before placing her own hands on the sides of Audrey's head and closing her eyes in meditation. Audrey watched as Eugenia face twisted in concentration. She could feel a strange s
Hercules and Audrey walked hand in hand until they arrived at the cottage. Audrey took a deep breath and turned to face the group. "I'm ready," she said with determination in her voice. "I'm ready to learn how to harness my powers." The group exchanged excited glances, and May let out a small cheer. Vlad gave her a nod of approval, and Eugenia placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. Hercules smiled at her and squeezed her hand. "We're all here to support you," he said. "Whenever you're ready. "How about now? I'm ready to learn now." She tells them. Eugenia was clearly impressed, she couldn't hide her smile. "Okay Audrey," Eugenia said with a smile. "I'm ready to teach you." Audrey beamed with excitement. "Great, I'm ready to start immediately." Eugenia led the group outside and instructed Audrey to focus on creating a portal. "Just focus your energy on creating a portal. You have to concentrate." She urged her. Audrey concentrated intently, but after several attempts, she st
The resistance has been working round the clock to come up with a plan to release Isabella but they needed to take care of her health first. Declan was of the opinion that the doctor may be working with Valentine to poison Isabella so they made a stronger healing portion for her. They instructs Fay to give the portion to Sarah and Instruct her to give it to Isabella. Fay took the portion from the group and thanked them. She then left the cave and made her way back to the palace. As she approached the gate, she noticed one of the guards staring at her intently. She felt a twinge of fear, but tried to remain calm and composed. She decided to take a detour and walked towards the palace garden. She needed a moment to herself to think and plan her next move. As she strolled through the garden, she spotted a bench under a large tree and sat down. Suddenly, she heard footsteps approaching, and she quickly hid the portion in her pocket. A guard appeared from around the corner and asked w
And the battle begins. They all fight with all their might and soon Octavia's side is reduced to only her and Bradley. Everything was happening too fast that Bradley doesn't even know if he should trust Octavia with his safety. He wasn't sure he was actually prepared for the war. If there was going to be a battle, it should take long right? Preparation, tough fight but here , Bradley watched as his armies was all down with no one left. None of them even put a fight! They seemed all useless. "Didn't you say they won't be getting any help?! Well, it seems they got more help than I do." Bradley was furious as he sighted Hercules, May , Martin as well as Audrey approaching their side after defeating his team. "Don't be a baby and let me handle this." Octavia retorted pushing him behind her to stand in front. "You already lose Bradley.... Don't you think you should give up already while you're still alive?" That was Hercules. "He won't.... You are a murderer and doesn't deser
"Alpha. I just got in a letter, apparently it had been sent 2 days ago but because of the wars and chaos, The messenger is just bringing it in." Hercules was getting ready since they would be leaving for his pack today. Martin was ready too, it was obvious and May and Audrey was no where around. "What does it say?"".... All the packs we've reached out for help that agreed suddenly turned us down. All of them""What?!" Hercules wasn't sure how he was supposed to react in such situation. He had been assured that those pack had agreed to help him win his pack back, why would they suddenly turn their back on him? "What's the excuse?!""None. But Alpha, perhaps someone left an information to Bradley that we were gathering help and they decided to send a threat to those packs?""That's absorb. Send for May and Audrey immediately."As Martin bowed and left the room Hercules was in , Hercules couldn't help but to pace up and down the room. The final war should be tomorrow! Tomorrow he wa
Bradley paced his way about Octavia’s home, written with uncertainties over the force he had dispatched to track down Anna’s killer. Suddenly, the blinds were thrown open and a familiar face graced his presence. “Octavia! What news do you bring?” He asked as he awaited whatever, hopefully positive news, accompanied her entrance. “You have to relax Bradley.” She said as she sought to calm him in ready for what ever he had to tell. “Air pack is in disarray and the news of her death has spread like wildfire. I don’t know whether to mourn her or exact my revenge on every werewolf that lives in this pack because all of them seem to ravel in her death.” He replied her growing concern as he somewhat reached a conclusion. “What are you going to do Bradley?” Octavia asked as she sought to whatever it is his mind had decided on. “Whatever it takes to keep air pack in my name, I will do it.” He said as he exited her home and made for the palace. He left her to rue in whatever decision
She met with their locked gazes, only managing to evade her sight the moment she turned.“Huh!” She sighed, in attempting to relieve herself from the strain of her mind-felt notion being proven wrong.As she comforted Eric, Isabella had tied a letter to the leg of a messenger bird and sent it flying. “Announce the horde’s return, and a celebration to be prepared in their honour to kick-off today’s victory.” She said as she looked to the bird’s heading in the direction of their destination.“Isabella!” Audrey called out to her, as this cased her attention to lift from the free bird.“Yes Audrey, we need to get going.” Isabella replied as her being snapped out of her mesmerized gaze on the bird allowed her recall the reason for tying the message the palace and community in the first place.“You can go on without me, I need to do something real quick.” Audrey said as she sought for Isabella to instead leave her.“Alright, but get to the palace quick before the celebration is underway.” I
They all made towards the palace while the status quo remained as they had left it. Hours passed by and the celebration of the warlock’s freedom became more of a watered down consideration in comparison to the matter at hand.The warlocks hadn’t settled their controversies regarding the position of their new ruler. “Does this mean the resistance is taking over?” Some murmured. “No, it can’t be. We hailed Isabella as the new ruler.” Another set prided in their own earlier justification. “Isabella said it with her own mouth that her daughter is the new ruler.” A last set went on with their heart-felt truth. Contradictions arose over what they had been led to believe and without a constituted authority to address them, the horde almost fell into anarchy. The entire Warlock community would be in turmoil as different tongues telling separate tales would brew confusion on which would be true. Was there a leader, what would happen going foreword as regards how they would prosper. Th
She felt accomplished, ecstatic in the sense. “You’re right.” She managed to speak while also accompanying it with a chuckle, an earnest smile and a tear. “Besides, i just lost a child.” She added. Ray and Raymond felt what she managed, they also read a sincerity into her every intention and leaned in on it to face the bickering lot of them. “...I don’t know what to decide...” Audrey lamented as Fay’s interruption brought her flaring emotions to a concise path. “Thank you! Audrey.” Fay interrupted, with the accomplished intention to Audrey was shocked, if not stricken with the sentiment in her words.She felt the deepened emotions attached to their conveyed gratitude over the freedom she had assured the warlock community.“I don’t really know what is going on between the rest of you, but I know I speak for everyone when I say this, we are glad you entered into the fold of our lives. Whatever path you decide to chart your life from this point after everything you’ve learnt, after w
His approach halted and his general motions seized. He had become locked in a binding magic that Isabella levitated him up to. “What are you doing to me Isabella?” Valentine asked, as his petrified self struggled to get a composed hold of his own constitution.“You will never harm my family again.” She declared.“How are you able to manage that when you couldn’t...?” The high mage said as he doubted her earlier attestation of not being able to heal Fay. His statement became interrupted by Isabella’s falling to the floor and beginning a series of panting. “Huh! Huh! Huh!” She let out gasps for struggles breath. With that, Audrey left Fay’s side and rushed to hers, holding her close. “Are you okay?” She asked as she cradled what little consciousness Isabella could muster.“Shouldn’t you be helping Fay?” Isabella asked.This caused Audrey to bow her head and turn from Isabella’s gaze as a resonating feeling of spite resurfaced.“There’s nothing I can do for her anymore, she lost the
Suddenly, Fay began to fade in her consciousness and only Samantha somewhat caught notice of it, but before she could say anything as regards what she suspected, Audrey had shut her eyes and opened it in show of pure majesty.“I can do this.” Her voice echoed and her intention became revealed. It was now obvious that her intention all the while had been to gather her emotions and replicate the several she recalled giving to Hercules when he had also been in an unconscious state.“If that much time and focus tether with meagre broth could have cradled him back to my arms, then...” She began to proclaim as her hands drew light to itself and touched with Fay’s. “Then surely…” Her voice now contained a reverb. “This should be able to heal everything.” She concluded as her magic drew unto a single element that became accompanied by another.It was the water from the sash by her side that had been drawn on, as majestic as it was flowing with an earnest pace of nature.The air that encircled
With this, Isabella came apart from her approach and preferred in that instant to instead heed to Fay’s condition. She hurriedly came to Fay’s side. “Fay, are you okay?” She asked as she took a firm hold on her hand. “She’s lost a lot of blood.” Samantha declared as she showed Isabella to her rendered state. “Call upon the goddess to intercede.” The high mage instructed as he revealed the acknowledged reason behind requesting Isabella’s presence in the first place. “I am too drained from my sustaining the ward to manage any of that right now.” Isabella countered his suggestion with a believable truth. “What do you mean?” The high mage asked. “There is no other meaning to be drawn form what she said.” Audrey said, as she stood to make towards and address the horde.“Audrey wait!” Isabella exclaimed, as she halted Audrey in her stead.“I think I should be the one to address them seeing as they are more familiar with me.” She added, as even from her sympathetic hold on Fay’s dwin