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In thirty days. Chapter nineteen.
I stayed in the hospital for one week more because of an unexpected accident, the relapse of the blue rose illness. Fortunately, the doctor couldn't find the reason and passed it as an eye fever. I don't know why, but I'm scared of letting anyone know. I dread it. Ever since I returned, I haven't been feeling well. I find it hard to sleep and feel dizzy all the time. I guess my time is slowly closing in. Ten days, or maybe less. I really don't remember where I lost count. I feel anxious about it, and at the same time there is also a feeling of relief. Maybe not knowing makes it feels a lot less dreadful. Still I could never foretell what happened in the third day after my return. Why hasn't he left yet? "So this is where you've been hiding." He has a smile on his face, which firmly had my feet rooted to the ground. It is just me and him in the large room. Ruby left to give us some privacy on his request. Something I'd very much prefer not. I opened and closed my mouth, un
In thirty days. Chapter twenty.
"Ivy!!" I hear Ruby call again. She is close. "I—. Can i—." "Find somewhere to hide first." Athena says calmly. Without any hesitation, I quickly go behind a thick bushes of flowers. Sitting on the dirt and hugging my knees to my chest. The constant wave of pain in my abdomen made my scalp tingle, and I bit down on my bottom lips to tone down the whimpers threatening to spill while hoping that the flowers are enough to mask my scent. Ruby soon arrives at where we are, and my heart beat quickens as her voice reaches my ear. "Athena? What are doing here?" "The queen already gave me permission to visit the palace anytime I want. The garden included." Athena replies dryly. "This princess doesn't have the time to waste on you." Ruby says flinty. Then her tone became serious. "Have you seen Ivy?" "Who?' "Emilliano's mate." Ruby's voiced, full of scorn. "Don't tell me you don't know her." "I haven't seen her." "You haven't seen her?" Ruby asks once more and there is silence fo
In thirty days. Chapter twenty one.
Sleepy. All I want to do is just sleep.But—"No more sleep. You have been sleeping too much lately." Emilliano grabs on my shoulder, shaking me awake.Feeling uneasy, I push his hands away. Avoiding his eyes while muttering. "isn't it because I have nothing to do?""You can go to the pack training groun—""I don't want to go." I shake my head. "What about i take you on a walk." Emilliano suggests again. Which is even worse since I am trying to avoid him. So I quickly refuse. "No."He stares fixedly at me for some seconds, before asking. "Then what do you want to do? Except for sleeping."At first nothing comes to mind, but then I remember what I wanted to do before the hunt. "I want to go outside—to the city." I say, glancing out of my lashes to gauge his expression. "Ruby promised to take me out before."He takes a while for nodding. "I will come with you.""No. No need." I cringe at the reflex answer. Not wanting to sound like I don't want him to come, which I really do. So i imp
In thirty days. Chapter twenty two.
So the outing consists of Ruby, Athena, Darius and Royce, all of them looking tall and matured with me squashed in the middle wearing a big white coat and looking like a fifteen year old child.Everyone is just so tall except for me!! Once again I can't help but envy the werewolf gene which fully avoided me.So unfair!!It took more than an hour before we arrived at the amusement park. And we had to use our finger prints for entrance.Something I have only seen in the movies before. So cool!!Ruby and Darius sat down at a side to plan the rides we will be taking. Which is more of fighting and snaring at each other with the poor planner paper thoroughly squeezed from both of their assault.I look at Royce who has the expression 'i do not know those people.' on his face, and decided to do the same.Athena standing next to me has a frown on her face while she looks around."See, there is an ice cream stall over there." I point at a stall which is oozing a delicious scent the whole surro
In thirty days. Chapter twenty three.
"What are you planning on doing?" Ruby questions with narrowed eyes."I saw some game booths earlier. We can do that first." Athena answers without a change in expression.The two of them does a stare off and just when I thought it wouldn't end, Ruby stands up, dusting her black pants. "Lead the way."I let out a sigh in relief, Darius and Royce also mirroring my expression.Thankfully the first booth we chose didn't shut down, nor have any technical issue.The booth has some people waiting but they aren't that many. The owner has a short height, a round figure, and a black curly moustache under his nose.At the side, there are different sizes fluffy toys which are prizes for winning. The game is pretty simple. There are a row of different color balloon tied up quite a distance away from the player , and you are given a dart to pop as much as you can."Want to go first?" Darius looks down at me and I shake my head, thoroughly discouraged. There is no way I am hitting any one of thos
In thirty days. Chapter twenty four.
I keep walking without looking back, until he unfortunately catches up with me."Little kid. Hey little kid."Little kid? I blink in disbelief. Is he referring to me?"Hey kid. Are you lost?" In the moment of shock, and disbelief, he is already standing in front of me.The man was wearing a handless t-shirt, despite the cold, and a blue jeans trouser. His dark black hair are tossed around wildly, and his sharp chin as small, bits of stubble on them.Why, why would he think I am a kid?"Do you need any help in finding your parents, I can take you—""I am not lost. And I am not a kid!!" I breath out in annoyance."You are—""I am going nineteen." I huff."Hah—" it is now his turn to wallow in disbelief. "You really are nineteen? You are so short, aren't you fifteen or something?"Fifteen. Fifteen? The audacity?"I am nineteen, and an adult." I try to explain."Okay. I am sorry ma'am. I apologize ma'am." He says sincerely managing to pacify half of my annoyance.In what way do I look f
In thirty days. Chapter twenty five.
He didn't say anything.Just takes my hand as we walk to reunite with the rest.I glance at him from the corner of my eyes, unable to read the expression on his face.Seeing the group of people who I had thoughtlessly abandoned from afar, I can't help but feel guilty."I am sorry." I say sincerely, eyes trailing on my feet.I really wasn't thinking when I agreed to follow Tom to the drop zone. Or while I even left them behind in the first place."It's okay. As long as you are fine." Ruby embraces me just the way Emilliano had done earlier. Even patting on my hair gently. "Just don't—dont do that again, ever, okay?"Don't do It again—"Okay?" Ruby looks down, staring deep into my eyes and for a moment I fear she would see the secrets I keep.How can I not leave? My head buzz's, still I force a nod, spitting out the words. "Okay."I glance to the side, and my gaze meet with Athena's. The complicated expression on her eyes spoke in volumes to me.Especially when I know why.But I really
In thirty days. Chapter twenty six.
But first—i need to clarify something." He states.Huh—"The engagement with Athena is no longer valid." Huh—what?As if the shock wasn't enough, he seriously adds. "Let's get married instead."Am i—dreaming?A huge gust of cold breeze slams into my face. Confirming the reality of the situation."But—but—didn't you plan to just deceive the queen before?" My thoughts are in jumbles which directly affects my speech. "What about the plan to go our separate ways?""That was before." He says without a change in his expression. "My feelings have changed, so has the plan."Wnat—what no."Can you really just cut off the engagement with Athena like that? What about the queen?" I say with complicated feelings.She wouldn't allow it will she? After all, she doesn't likes me."You don't have to worry about her." He assures.Why? Why not?!!"Uh—uhm is it really possible for us to get married? Like....me and you....I mean I am just human—and you are a prince, there are literally power dynamics in
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In thirty days. Chapter thirty six.
After a less than two minutes silence, he finally speaks up. "It is time.""What?" Time for what?He steps out of the building and I start to smell the distinct smell of fuel.He—he wants to set the place on fire!!Before I can think, a fire starts to pick up from a far head, advancing with an alarming speed."Rowan, wake up Rowan." I try to wake Rowan awake, the smoke slipping into my lungs. "Rowan. Rowan. Please Rowan. Wake up we need to leave this place."I try to drag him, hoping to get far away from the fire as I can, but my strength falls behind.I look around. The fire has managed to surround us in such short time and is closing in, leaving us no way to escape."Help." I hug Rowan to my chest, screaming. Inhaling the smoke with each breath, I cough without stop, my head aching badly.I hope they get here in time.************THIRD PERSON'S POV.Outside the burning building, Darius stood with the remaining of his rogue armies, a playful smile on his face as the person he has b
In thirty days. Chapter thirty five.
IVY'S POV.There is only two days to go before the siren clan elders arrive.I lie on the bed, feeling a bit feverish, while flipping through a book I had gotten to pass time. There is a knock on the door and I look up, saying softly. "Come in."A maid comes in head bowed as she greets softly. She then goes on to arrange the laundry she is carrying into the basket.After she is done, she casually walks out, lightly brushing past the door.I frown as a white substances falls on the ground behind her, calling out. "Hey, you dropped something."Like she didn't hear, there is no reply and I contemplate for a while, before standing up.Getting closer, I realize that it is a small note. Which is quite suspicious itself.Did she drop it here on purpose?Hesitantly, I bend down to pick it up. Carefully unfolding it.The first word that catches my eyes is the name 'Rowan' which immediately makes my heart jump.My gaze quickly browsing through the note that read. 'Rowan is with me. If you don'
In thirty days. Chapter thirty four.
Two days later bad news came.While the hunt was put on a hold, the rogues took the opportunity to attack and fully erase more than a dozen packs.The mastermind behind them all has finally shown his face. Known as the clown Alpha, the leader of all the rouges.Now the hunt has to be called on as soon as possible and Emilliano also has to leave.This time, I am moved to Ruby's room. To share it with her until he returns.Although I promised and promised that I will stay put this time, he still arranged some guards as if having Ruby isn't enough.While I am worried, I deeply understand that there is nothing I can do and can only pray he comes back safe."Checkmate. I win." Darius knocks my king from the chess board with his king with a big grin stretched on his lips."What!!" I check, the route. And sure enough, he is pulling tricks again. "You cheated. Your queen can't go that way.""The queen goes all the way." He says smugly and I glare at him."The queen has a wider range of moveme
In thirty days. Chapter thirty three.
BACK TO IVY'S POV.When I open my eyes the first thing that hits me is the distinct smell of antiseptics and strong cleaning soap. Giving me a hint on my location. And as I let my gaze browse the room I am in the guess becomes set.The hospital.Lying still I cut my eyes to the window where golden rays of sunshine keeps steaming in. A small bird, less than the size of my clenched fist, which is already quite small, merrily perches on the windowsill, chirping cheerfully, before flapping it's wings and continuing on its way.I am alive?"You are awake."I tense up at the sudden voice, without needing to think my brain has already process who the owner of the voice is.Flustered, I shut my eyes, pinning my lips into a thin line."Are you hungry?" I hear the chair next to the bed move and I can imagine him taking a seat.He heaves a sigh, saying in a low voice. "I know you are awake."And I know you know I am awake. But how exactly am i going to face him, what do I say?"I am being ver
In thirty days. Chapter thirty two.
Third person's pov.As the dark witch continued reciting the spell he started to notice that something was wrong.'This—this, why was her blood burning with a dark blue glow?'His eyes widen, fear pumping into his veins as he stepped back in shock. "Ro—Ro—royal blood!!"Athena's father, Lord lugard frowned from behind him. "What do you mean?""It is unmistakable." The dark witch grimace. "This siren woman is one of the clans royal blood!!"Royal blood?Who didn't know how protective the sirens were of their kind? Now that she wasn't just any siren but of royal blood it will only make the matter a 100 times worse.Although shocked, lord Lugard refused to back down. Not now.It was almost done. A little more and he would have his beloved back."Continue.""What!" The dark witch gave a high pitch squeak, the sound of his own voice causing him to cringe. "This cannot be done. The moment the clan heads find out it will take no time for us to be haunted down.""Continue." Lord Lugard repe
In thirty days. Chapter their one.
I open my eyes at the sound of the noisy creaking of the door.Gaze darting around in a daze.Huh—I wipe my sore eyes, sitting up. I must have fallen asleep while crying."My lady are you awake?" I hear Athena's father's voice from outside the door.I stay still, hesitating on what to do."If you dont come out, I will have no choice but to come in myself my lady." He says as if knowing I am awake.Right. With his werewolf senses I am sure he can tell.Reluctantly, I drag my weak body down the bed and slowly move to the door.He was standing there, a blank expression on his face as he says. "I hope you had a good rest my lady."I ignore him, merely standing still.If only I can find a way to—"My lady it will be better if you willing cooperate and don't think of escaping." He stares straight at me as if could read my thoughts.And what am I supposed to do? Offer myself?"Don't worry. It will be over before you know it." He states.Should I be happy about that.Once again, we return to
In thirty days. Chapter thirty.
It's been two days that I have been locked here.Everything feels like a dream.It's hard to believe what Athena's father said about the blue rose illness and it's relation with the sirens.If it is true, then did Alpha Luke know?He said he couldn't save her, that there was no cure to the blue rose illness—or he just lied.If letting my mom go back to the sea would save her why didn't he?Why did he let her die that son of a bitch!!He must have known. He did know.He killed her.I close my eyes pressing down on the swirling thoughts in my head.Those doesn't matter for now.I need to get out here first, and then—i will drag that bitch to death with me.Knowing that there will be no one coming to my rescue dims my chances of ever leaving here alive.Since I packed my things with me everyone must be thinking I ran away. Well I did. But see where it landed me.Maybe I shouldn't have run away. I should have just told Emilliano and—"Huh—forget about it. It is too late to show regrets."
In thirty days. Chapter twenty nine.
My vision is met by a bland darkness when I open my eyes.The rough feeling of the hard, uneven ground against my back inflicts a sharp pain on my spine, and I shuffle for a while before been able to sit upright.It takes about a minute for my eye sight to adjust to the blinding dimness in the room I am in.The ceiling goes high, a natural curved surface without any colour. Looking around the tomb like space gives me the same feeling as when I was in my basement room at Alpha Luke's pack.I drag myself to my feet, the light dizziness weighing on my shoulder.The last thing I remember is that I was on my way to my escape from Emilliano. And then—i scrunch my brows, racking my head.And then—footsteps—Someone came from behind me and that is where it stopped.The air has a messy smell of dust and age, from the corner I am, I can faintly make out the shape of a square shape—chamber like thing in the middle of the room.It gives off a weird feeling and I wouldn't be needing the alarms g
In thirty days. Chapter twenty eight.
The moment I am out of the queen's palace, I quickly rush back to my room.I can't let her arrangements ruin my plan of escaping. I need to leave today!I sit on the bed, hugging the small bag back in my arms.Time tick by slowly, and I keep glancing at the small, pink clock next to the bed.The moment the small hand is on the number nine and it is just twenty minutes before the count of ten, I stand up. Taking a survey glance around the room.This will be my last time here.I place the letter I wrote inside the closet, which is not easy, and also not hard to find.I strap the bag on my back, walk out of the door with tensed nerves, and proceed to walk towards the direction of Ruby's room, hoping I can fool whoever I don't know is watching.Taking in a deep breath, I glance around secretly from the side of my eyes before swerving into a dark corner.I enter into the utility room Emilliano took me to last time, change out of my outfit and into a different one, put my bag into a already
