Claire could hardly believe what she was hearing. Does it mean their trip had been wasted? She doubted it.If it turns out to be true? She would be filled with guilt at what she did to Nicklaus. It was bad enough that she didn't tell Alexander of her plans but going against Mia and Nicklaus for nothing was leaving a bad taste in her mouth.The woman who had said it shrugged her shoulders at their various expressions. It was really hard to believe their expression.Claire looked at the room which was assigned to her and Abigail. Khloe had requested her room. But that wasn't entirely the reason they weren't sharing a room. The room she was given was a very small room that could hardly contain one person. Abigail had refused to let her have a room of her own for fear of Kendrick doing something sinister. Claire could not argue with her on that. She was glad Abigail had suggested something like that.The bed creaked when she lay on it. She had dinner with the ladies ispraypeay room. It w
Claire could hardly believe it. It was not supposed to happen. What went wrong? But didn't Caroline say the village head traveled? The story wasn't adding up.Claire remembered what happened in her dream and she wasn't in the mood to sleep back. Not like sleep would come willingly when there was an ambush.She felt Abigail's hands on hers and decided to follow her out of the house. Outside the house, there were lots of chaos, with children and families shouting and running. Some houses had been put on fire. The smoke made its way to Claire's nostrils and her lungs. She began coughy violently. They stopped by a small Alley which was free from all the things going on around them. "Do you think they are after us?" Claire's eyes were wide and red-rimmed because of her coughing fit.Caroline used her hands to go through her hair, a tired expression on her face. "I don't know. This has never happened."Claire noticed the tired lines on her face. She knew the woman was barely hanging on t
"I will. If only you could stop giving me that look." Claire said to Bernard."What look?" He inquired giving her a more intense look like he didn't hear what she just said. Claire could only let out a puff of air. She never wanted to do it. But she needed it for the crystal. Who does the village head have to be killed? She asked in her head but unfortunately, she was met with silence.It was not like she would receive an answer even if she asked the question out loud. She mistakenly turned and met Abigail's gaze which was filled with a silent plea. She won't let them down. Not now, not ever. She took deep breaths as she closed her eyes remembering what Abigail had taught her some days ago. It was a magic trick that could only be done by the witches of the first order.She had to do it. She told herself continuously in her head. Opening her eyes, Bernard was taken aback by her eye color which had turned to white, reflecting some kind of light.The hairs on his arms and legs stood o
"Claire. Claire, wake up." Claire felt a light gap on her shoulder. She stirred in her sleep, trying to get out of her sleepy state."Claire, wake up. I have great news."Claire wanted to wake up but she was too deep into the sleep to hear properly what the other person was saying.She opened her eyes slowly and was met with Abigail's eyes staring back at her. "Hmm?" She asked as she rubbed the sleep off her eyes.She was shocked to see the day had darkened considerably. How many hours had she slept? She had noideo but judging from the little light which streamed into the room, she guessed it was three hours. Well, that was good. She had not gotten that much sleep for a long period of time.She sat up and squinted her eyes at Abigail. Abigail sat at the edge of the bed and started to spread out the sheet which was wrinkled by Claire's body."You said you have news right?" Claire asked tiredly."Yes. Let's have dinner before I tell you." Abigail said with a twinkle in her eyes.Claire
Claire waited patiently until Abigail was done with her food. She looked at her like she was with her favourite candy. Abigail continued to ignore until she ate the last bit of food on her plate.Claire could no longer wait, she stood up and filled Abigail's cup because she had gotten to know Abigail drinks a lot of water when she eats. She took the plate to the kitchen without waiting for the waiter to come get it.She sat back down, nothing in her way.Abigail smiled at her. "I can see you are really interested in what I have to say." Claire wanted to roll her eyes for the hundredth day that day but she held herself back. "Just tell.me already. I can't wait much longer." She said as she shifted her chair closer to the table, her breasts resting on them.Abigail could see the spark in her eyes. She had kept her waiting for so long it was time to tell her."Bernard knows who took the crystal." She said finally.Claire's eyes widened at that news. A smile broke out on her lips. She w
Alexander continued grunting all the way. For some time the scowl on his face had not left. Aiden who was at the passengers side of the cat knew there was something really wrong.On their way to the pack, Alexander had been so happy about the prospect of meeting Claire again. But as soon as they came o to the packs border, something changed on Alexander.He couldn't ask him because it wasn't the best time to do so. So he just kept mute at the front of the seatThe driver's shoulders were tense as he gripped the Steering wheel hard. He could almost feel the cold atmosphere in the car. But for some reason, Aiden wasn't really scared something had happened to Claire. He trusted Nicklaus to take care of whatever was going on in the pack. Surely he could convince Claire to stay behind until Alexander came. He tried mindlinking him for some time but it wasn't going through. He thought of Mia, he tried doing the same but she blocked him off. What exactly could be wrong? He wanted to know bu
Aiden rushed up to her to get her off the ground. He looked at her. She was like she had suddenly lost her soul. Alexander's expression calmed down when he saw his sister on the floor. He didn't know what to do or say to bring her out of her state. He knew anything he said or do would set her off the edge. Instead of walking over to her, he went and sat on one of the available chairs in the room.When she was done with her sobbing, she raised up her head and looked at Alexander with hatred in her eyes. She looked like she could kill him with it.Alexander waited for her to pass off their mood and when he found out she was done and quite and ready to say what happened, he spoke up. "What happened?" He asked in a calm voice. His wolf was also causing havoc in his head and pacing, giving him a migraine.She sniffed her nose and looked at him. After what he has done, and thinking it through, Mia couldn't blame Alexander. It was not his fault but since Claire had gone, she had been look
This couldn't be good. If she had written to him instead of just waiting for him, that means she was really mad at him like Mia had said.With shaky hands, he opened the letter and found her near and slight slanted handwriting in it.After reading it, he was filled with immense joy. He had no idea she was going through such pain. It was overwhelming.Aiden noticed the change in his expression and guessed the letter must be one bearing bad news to the recipient. He wondered how he was to tell Alexander what he had found out. It was another need. He shifted his feet uncomfortably, chewing the inside of his cheek.It should be now or never. That was what he always told himself when he knew he was about to face the wrath if alexander. He cleared his throat noisily bringing Alexander's attention to him."Do you have something to say?" Alexander asked with a small voice.He tried to hide the guito from his voice but it was so thick it changed his accent.Aiden looked at Mia and she was as
"No" Claire shouted as light burst forth from her. The chains on her hands broke away. And she stood up from the slab in a whirl of light and wind.A look of shock was plastered on Kendrick's face. The room was enveloped in darkness. But Kendrick soon came out from his shock.His lips moved, changing spells, the crystals brought out a warm orange hue. He walked over to them, placing a hand on each of them. They shone with so much brightness, driving out the darkness. It combined together, a bright light bursting forth.Kendrick directed the light at Claire, who was above the ground with eyes, glowing red. The light came at her with full force. It hit her directly in her chest and she fell to the ground unconscious. "Now, I can do what I have in peace." An eerie smile covered Kendrick's face.********"What took you so long?" Nicklaus asked Aiden as he emerged from the door, holding a slumped Isabelle in his hands. Some guards were patrolling outside, looking for a hint that gave aw
"We have her sir." A soldier reported through the mind link. Aiden clenched his fists as anger radiated off his eyes. He was in kill mode. The thought of being dead by Alexander because of Isabelle made him want to rip her to shreds.He said through clenched teeth. "Coming over. Is anything with her?""Apparently not sir." Aiden furrowed his eyebrows as all eyes turned to him in the car. He had not followed them in the pack run through the forest. His role was to stay back. And go with other guards.He told Alexander of his finding through the link. He had not said all of it, before he was cut short. He gulped in fear. The waves of anger that were directed at him, made him so. The link was flowing with so much negativity, he feared he would be dead, before he knew what hit him.He got to the clearing where Isabelle was being held. She was blindfolded. She felt his presence and began to squirm, soaking the cloth around her eyes with her tears."Where is your lover boy?" Aiden asked w
Mia stormed into Alexander's office. Her eyes canned the room, before it landed on Alexander. He was seated on his chair, facing the window."Abigail called." She said once she entered the room.He swiveled in his chair. "Called?" A furrow came between his brows. "Yes, she called and got it me." She said, as she sat on the chair.Alexander's brows deepened. "I don't understand. How did she get to you?"Mia waved her hands in the air. She didn't know how to explain. "It has got something to do with magic."Alexander stood up at once. "Is Claire with them? Is she okay?" The look on Mia's face made him stop. He began pacing in the room. "Say something!" The silence was killing him.A look crossed Mia's face. It was a look of bewilderment. The day before, Alexander had stopped all search for Claire. Why was he so worked up again?"She…they are in the junction." She said.Alexander raised a brow at her. She sighed. How was she to tell him? But she did anyway. "Claire isn't with them."Fu
Claire watched. She could hardly contain her breathing as they came out in rapid breaths. She could not understand what was going on. She followed the masked man deeper into the forest. More than once, she tried to use her powers but something was blocking her off. And whenever she turned to do so, she felt a searing pain at the base of her neck."Stay here. I will be back." The man said, leaving her alone in the middle of nowhere.Now was the chance to do what she wanted to do. She tried calling Mia one more time but it did not go through.Before she went to the village, she had a conversation with Mia. The conversation was about how to reach her in case something like this happened. And she was right to think something like that.Abigail had taught her something like that. And as she looked at the dense trees around her, she was grateful for that.Scrunching footsteps could be heard and the man was back once again. She wondered why he had not blindfolded her again. Perhaps it was b
Isabella has to talk to Kendrick soon so she made up an excuse so she would be able to travel.Alexander didn’t really care where she went anymore so that was her opportunity. Kendrick would not be able to come in because of the force that would deny her entrance so Isabella has to travel out.She took no escorts or guards and went by herself,it was something she regarded to be very important to her so she wasn’t going to let it just slip.Soon she arrived at the outskirts where she could finally be able to see Kendrick,where the forces would have no effect on him.“Long time no see, I still don’t see what you want to see me about. You must be really brave to walk into my territory,I must say you have a lot of bravery but go on speak.” Kendrick said upon seeing her walk towards her.His eyes were as cold as the winter, and to include they were not welcoming at all.Isabella who was really terrified as the sky was pitch black here and she has never seen anything like that before.She g
Two men walked towards Claire and untied her.She felt so relieved to be free from such pain, the ropes already dubbed into her skin and it was quite painful.Still she shows no emotions on her face as her face was as cold as a shell.She stared at the masked man with a very infuriated look and an intimidating look got to him but when she saw what he had installed for her she would then change her perspective.She was finally taken out of the room and wondered what he was planning to do with her.“So what are you going to do with me now?” She inquired again.Her Motive was to taunt the hell out of the masked man. If only he knew who he was messing with.“I told you I would be the one asking the questions here and not you,I don’t think you value your head because if you do you won’t be messing with me in such a manner.” He said already getting annoyed at her.To her own pleasure,she smiled all the way as she was finally taken out of the room.“Why exactly are you happy?” He asked, alre
It has been quite a while since Claire has been tied down, she didn’t try to free herself through forgetting so she doesn’t hurt herself.She still could not do anything because she didn't know which people took her.She had to be very careful and lately she has been very insecure about her powers and she started feeling she was not strong until she got all the crystals she needed.Till then before she thought she would be as strong as her potentials could take her. She knew once she was done with hee quest she would be extremely powerful and be able to do all she ever wanted.Claire looked around and sighed.She wondered what her group mates would be doing by now. She hoped Benard was smart enough to know that coming back to save her was not a right option.It would just delay them, all she wants is for them to continue looking for the crystal and the person who took it.“I wonder how he is going to deal with Khloe and Abigail but I just wish him good luck. And I know they should kno
“Both of you should just give yourself some time to cool off, especially now. You both are angry and frustrated but you don’t need to take it out on one another." Bernard said, looking at both women.Khloe huffed off, clearly frustrated. And Abigail pretended like she didn't hear a thing. She couldn't believe this. That she could behave this way. But her anger had risen up a notch, towards Khloe."Just stay away from each other for some time and that should help. If you want me to intervene in this at all you are going to have to listen." Bernard said agan, when he received no response. "I hate dealing with women." He muttered under his breath.He said In a very plain tone but his face was still as cold as ever.He was not showing a single expression on his face, he looked so calm but also tired and annoyed no matter how much he tried to hide it.I just don’t know why we got into this in the first place .” Benald said in frustration.“Like we don’t know who brought such misery upon us
It has been five days since the last meeting Alexander held with the council members.Everyone had been on their toes ever since the last incident because they knew the type of person Alexander could be whenever he was angry and upset.And it was very obvious he was very upset about the Luna missing.Alexander was not satisfied with the turn ups, so he decided to stop the whole thing because it was not going to head anywhere anyways.Alexander called for Nicklaus, his Gamma and also his soon to be brother in law. Gamma woke up some days ago and was back to his feet.Alexander had been very busy these past few days because he had a lot of things you had to do because of the disappearance so he was the one that was kept in charge of sending out the soldiers to look for Claire.“Yes, you called for me.” Nicklaus said walking into the garden to meet Alexander who looked really disturbed.“Does anything matter? You look so disturbed and have a lot on your mind.” He asked Alexander who had