Mia looked at Claire who looked like she hadn't slept the night before with eyes bags on and a slumped shoulder.She seemed to be the only person who understood what Claire was passing through. This wasn't true as Alexander's heart ached to see Claire in such a difficult position."Thank you," Claire murmured against her hair which brought calmness to her and made her regain some of her lost confidence."Do you want to train one more time?" Mia said, disentangling from the hug and holding her at arm's length with stretched hands on her shoulders."No. I don't. It won't bring back some anxiety. And I don't want that. I just hope everything goes well." She turned awafromro Mia and looked towards the gathering crowds.The sound of his feet against the ground and his fading scent made her know Alexander had gone away to do what God knows.Murmurs filled the almost filled field which was just outside the house at the back of it where warriors trained.It was exactly what Isabelle wanted an
Her heart began to beat like a drum when the realization of the duel stuck in. She couldn't believe she said yes to Isabelle on that day. Watching Isabelle as she thought of it, with numerous eyes trained on her, she sighed at her fate. There was no use crying over spilled milk.The glint which reflected in Isabelle's eyes told her she was up to something. And it didn't help either that her gut feelings were stronger now than ever. Thinking about it as she focused on it, she could hardly concentrate. Everything in her gut told her to flee from the scene. But she pushed it to the back of her mind as usual.It seemed it was adamant on telling her to flee as sweat trickled down her forearms and her breathing became labored with each passing second. As she wondered what could go wrong, she could not find an answer as her head came up blank like it always does when she needed it the mostLost in her thoughts, Isabelle struck out an arm that missed her by a hair's breadth. She gulped down
Alexander let out a breath. He didn't know if his eyes were playing tricks on him or not but from the shocked gazes of the crowd which mirrored his, he guess he wasn't hallucinating.Claire had turned into something he barely recognized. She was without her black hair which he had come to love for a very long time. In seconds, he found Aiden by his side, squinting his eyes at the seven where Claire stood. Not stood but was in the air by the wind."We need to leave. She's not herself. If we get close to her, she'll hurt us." Aiden held him by his hands attempting to take him out of there.But his fears kicked in. What if she was in need and pain and couldn't control her powers? No, he had to at least try. He turned his head and realized he was the only one who had gotten too close to her with Aiden barely holding on. The wind had picked up and all the people who had come to watch had run away from the seven with fear reflected in their eyes.He watched her eyes glow a bright white,
Trying to move her hand, she realized she had been bound to something. And the beeping sound close to her ears, made her know she was in a different place.She tried moving her index finger again and to her surprise, it moved even if it was only for a short time. Her back began to ache from the position she was lying on.She knew she was not in Alexander's room. The bed he had was softer than the one she had been put in.The indistinct sounds soon began clearer as she realized she was in the midst of people talking, or shouting."Don't you dare give me that!" The voice of a lady she didn't know snapped at someone.Claire pitied the person who was at the receiving end of her wrath.The owner of the vice had a very sharp voice which Claire couldn't fathom who would shout in the same room with her. Or Alexander.With his scent which filled the room, Claire knew he was in the room with her. But why was he so quiet?"Quiet Susan! You know you're at fault. If you can't be quiet then leave.
"Is that a sign she's going to wake up? Should I go and call the doctor?" Alexander asked a string of questions which made Susan wince. She needed to concentrate on what she was doing and didn't need any form of disturbance. But she thought it unwise to tell Alexander that.He watched as Susan's brows furrowed and his heart almost skipped a beat.Why wasn't she saying anything? The silence in the room was killing him. And he knew he couldn't use his Alpha's position on Susan. It would only piss her off. "She's trying to wake up. I tried using magic on her but it's not working. Do you know any of her relatives?" She suddenly asked as she removed her hands from Claire's wrist.It seemed she was done doing whatever she had been doing and the look on her face wasn't hopeful which almost made Alexander's legs give up on him but he held on strong. E would not show weakness to anyone. Especially not in front of Susan.As the question registered in his head, he froze. He didn't know any of
"Ma'am, is there anything I can do for you?" Isabelle's maid stood by the side of the bed, looking over her."Just get me a glass of water." The sounds that came out of Isabelle's mouth sounded like a wheezing old woman.The maid had difficulty understanding her. But because she had experience taking care of people, she understood it after a moment of thought which Isabelle wasn't pleased with.She was in severe pain and needed some kind of pain relief.The male wolf who had brought her from the fighting ring didn't bring any form of medication. When the maid had asked him why he didn't take her to a hospital, his reply was 'Alpha's order.'For the past few days, Isabelle had been slipping in and out of consciousness. Her maid had stood by her bedside, taking care of her to the best of her abilities.She was afraid she would pass out because of a lack of adequate medical care.Initially, Isabelle's condition was not bad but she had been exposed to the cold for too long she started rea
Alexander looked at the smallish man sitting on the couch in his office.On seeing him, Micheal immediately stood up as a form of respect even if the greying hair on his head showed he was older than Alexander.He was nothing as Alexander had imagined. He had thought he would be a man who commands great power. But standing before him…"Greeting Alpha." He said with his head bowed low.Alexander nodded his head to the greeting as he gestured for him to take a chair by his office table. They watched the man as he got up with difficulty. He seemed like he was sick but that was unlikely with witches. He had known he was a with by his smell and the aura surrounding him.He didn't have the arrogance of a werewolf. Micheal began playing with his hands on his lap. Alexander's presence was unsettling especially with his bloodshot eyes as having not slept for days."You…" Micheal was cut short by a hand that was raised by Alexander.Alexander had done that because he needed Susan to be there
Susan looked at Micheal. She observed the room had gone silent. Alexander and Aiden waited to hear her reply. But she wouldn't be telling them about herself so soon."Let's focus on the reason you are here." She smiled at Aiden who looked like he had been slapped.He had stood up from the couch and walked over to Micheal, placing his arms around his chair. He didn't want to miss even the slightest emotion on his face."Alright. Since you do not want to answer, it's fine. I can tell you are a very powerful witch because of the aura around you. So I was only curious. Hope I didn't touch a spot?" Micheal asked in concern."No, you didn't. Now you can continue."He had actually hit a nerve but she didn't want it to show. She had used her powers to create a false emotion that could be felt by others. And what they saw on her face was a neutral emotion.She was sad. For years she never wanted to go through that memory lane but Micheal just undid that in a moment."How come Claire's powers d
"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