My heart thundered like a wild cat inside my ribcage. This book is definitely bounded by magic or some other shit. This looks old, hell ancient and how did I get my hands on it at the first place?
No librarian would give me that older book to the new comer like me even if I am an alpha. Now that I think back, the man who gave me the book was new. He didn’t know much about the rules and conduct about the library.
Maybe it’s just coincidence. I shake my heads to get rid of all the unnecessary thoughts. Maybe Diana must have done something. A protection spell or something, she already saw the book back in my room and I bet she definitely read the title back then.
I resumed from the same page I folded before I was interrupted by August. The words here were more indistinct, I tried to read several times but didn’t succeed. I turned the pages and started reading whatever I could understand.
When Selene refused Ze
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Reed’s pov “I don’t have any idea about it. I don’t know it is like I can’t foresee future.” Diana said, her eyes were set on the dead bodies. She was conflicted and so was I. It was the second time someone intruded in my pack and slaughtered someone and Diana didn’t see it coming. First time it was a human girl who my people found out dead on my territory not far from here. Diana didn’t see that coming and I don’t blame her because her powers are subjected to the world of super naturals. She can’t see the fate of humans. But this? This is the work of rogues. “But how he got killed? I mean this is not possible. Emmy said it was impossible for the wolf to die at the alpha position” August, his annoying mate cuts in my thoughts and I feel like to punch him on his face. I don’t know why she bought him with her. “I don’t know but they did some kind of clocking incantation. On a mass level.” Diana said still busy in her mind. August made a
Reed’s pov “Here. Take my blood.” I cut my hand for the hundredth time, the blood ooze out from the veins like a fountain. I offered my hand to the old lady. She stared at my face; I know she know who I am. The Cursed Alpha. She was hesitating, taking her time to choose between the moral thought of staying loyal to her previous or true alpha and die as a rogue or dare to deceive the already dead Derek she feared will turn into his graves if she pledge to my loyalty, joining my pack and live. The urge of living always wins in the end. She wiped my blood from her mouth and I moved forward to the next victim, my hand already healed, I have to slash my hand again to draw more blood. What a punishment. “Done.” August called out. We have split the pack in two halves, making sure families stayed together and sired them to our packs. I nodded and finally moved to the girl standing there in th
Esma’s pov I flipped the coin in the air for the third time. If it’s head, I am going to summon Moona, if tails… the gravity pulled the coin back and I caught it on my right hand and closed my eyes briefly before seeing the result. Childish? maybe. Idiotic? Definitely yes. It was the tie-breaker. First time it was head, second time it was tails. Now, the third time will decide what is set for my destiny. the gravity pulled the coin back. I catch the coin and cover it on my left hand and close my eyes to pray. Childish? maybe. Idiotic? Definitely yes. I don’t know if I wanted it to be heads or tails. I wanted to summon the moon goddess. she is the only one who can give me the answers I sought. On the other hand, I haven’t heard anyone summoning the deity other than the legends. And last time I checked, nobody heard of them. They are myth or maybe they were true.
Esma’s pov “Hope this will work.” I prayed silently as lighting the final candle. My hands were literally trembling, my instincts were telling me to stop right there before it’s too late. Or maybe it’s already too late. I formed a circle with the salt large enough for me to sit inside with other things. There were total three circles. I was sitting inside the middle and speciously the largest one. I traced my finger along on the ground making the outline of a star and covered it with salt, lighting another candle in the middle of it. Here, now the main work starts. I opened the drawer and picked up the knife. Old school. I have already prepared the altar and all things but my fingers were quivering mess. I asked one of the warriors of Dumeny to fetch me the necessary items. After the day, he was suspicious and I know he must have told Dumeny about what I am up to. Calling upon a Goddess signif
Reed’s pov “How is she now?” I asked as soon as I saw August leaving the room, he put Diana in bed after she fainted. She used a very powerful spell which probably exhausted her. She is known to push her limits but today, she almost crossed the barriers. No doubt the spell took a toll on her body. He closed the door behind him. August sighed heavily; his eyes were heavy probably because he didn’t sleep in last forty-eight hours. he looked like a ghost. I bet I looked worse. “She is still unconscious, but I could feel her getting calm now through the mate bond.” he speaks and rubbed his shoulders lightly. He worked way beyond his comfort zone today. First, he had to see the horrific body of Derek, then his son. he didn’t budge when it comes to sired his people in his pack which only shows his sense of leadership and nobility. But then it all went in vain as our futile effort to save them was al
Esma’s pov“You can now open your eyes.” I heard her enchanting voice and goose bumps erupted on my skin, reacting to her voice. I opened my eyes as slowly as I could. I can’t feel the ground beneath my feet, neither I could feel the breeze. As if I was floating yet for some reason, I was still able to maintain my equilibrium by standing at one place.I blinked several times before adjusting to the bright light. My eyes widened as I registered myself standing literally in the middle of the paradise if not. The trees laden with fruits, and grassy plains covers the land. The sun shines and the floors bloomed with perfect resonance. I stared at the epitome of beauty, the beautiful garden bearing every flower, every fruit the world have, right here.I turned to look at the creator of our species. Our goddess. Moona herself.She was sitting on the fresh meadow looking at the sun setting in
Reed’s pov “What is it Asher? Just spit it already.” I asked annoyingly as he stopped the car on the gates. We were back to my pack. technically, we never left the pack, we were just on ther farther end of my land which was yet to be industrialized. And now we are here. “The guards want to check in, they have my orders to check each and every car, even one I am in.” he said and put the windshield down to show his face to the guards. My chest swell with pride, knowing how good Asher is in his job and same for my people. they all are working so hard. “Sorry to disrupt but we want to see who’s in the backseat.” The guard said, his head low in respect and I know he was trying so hard not to waver in front of Asher. I smiled proudly and revealed my face. “You are doing great job.” I said in appreciation. “Gratitude.” They bowed their heads and opened the gates for us. Asher drive us t
Reed’s pov “Put the bottles in fridge, I guess Derek didn’t had time to buy the groceries. Hope he got some ice.” I carried the bag to the hall and Asher followed me. We reached the pack house or technically the crime scene. We have been here for two days, the traces of murder and everything have been wiped off, except for the rotten smell of the blood. It looks as fresh as daisy, yet the walls cry the horrors. I checked the time, it was ten past ten, the infamous death time. Diana said she will be come by witches’ hour, which means I still have roughly two hours. Now, seeing the current situation, I have two jobs. Calling Hecate as ordered by Diana or sit and just get drunk with Asher. Despite my intention to live a little I dropped the second idea. Plus, we preferred cold beers. Asher returned from the kitchen, already busy in his phone. something was eating him; I can see that. I thought not to interrupt him. Asher
Esma’s pov“Do you happen to recognize it? hohoho, you have pretty sharp eyes for a warrior.” He said.He looked at us, eyeing our reactions, he doesn’t know our identities yet.“Well, but it doesn’t mean that we won’t sell information so there’s no need to be disappointed.” I raised my eyebrows.“if you promise me that you have no ulterior motives in trying to figure out the location of the head of the enlightened one and pay for that information, I will tell you.” he said And smiled evilly.As if proving his words right we heard many footsteps outside the room.“We are surrounded, judging from their sounds, there seems to be thirty of them.” August said. Mr. M walked towards Dumeny.“Dumeny Ross. I heard you returned recently to the lawless city of slab. You were the hired assassin worked as a lone wolf (It’s a metaphor for someone who works alone). I heard you left your past life behind and joined your family business.”“And…” the guy named Mr. M walked towards me and August.“I am
Esma’s pov There are seven continents in the world. separated by sea, ocean and mountains. Among them, there are countless factions and small packs.However, there are four heavenly packs who guides and governs them and are literally called themselves the powerhouses.The blue moon pack governed by us in the south. My father and his ancestors were the one who settled themselves hundreds of years ago and established themselves as one of the powerhouses.Then there’s Black claw pack in the north, the most ancient and the most powerful pack, rich in diversity and resources from the very start.To the west, the unorthodox faction of Rogues which are not governed by the laws of the packs and are referred as barbarians. They long lost their sanity and ability to change themselves back to humans.And lastly, there is the Mountain keepers in the east. It is the pack of Dumeny.The world of werewolves have been divided among these four great forces for hundreds of years and the border are
Esma’s povMe and August soon leave the house. we have been working nonstop since we have come together to maintain the stability within our pack. if it was not for the alpha blood and both of us the wolves in our pack would have gone rogue.It was pure luck that we both were present in the pack at the same time, if not, I couldn’t dare to think what would happen to my people.I mind linked Asher when I was done with organising my pack. Asher appeared before me in no time.“You called?” he said no beating around the bush with him.I sighed and told him everything we discussed with Dumeny.He listened to everything in silence.“I have heard about this city. If Diana is there, it won’t be easy to get her out.” he said and I hummed. I already know about it. To rescue a witch from the city of the witch hunters.“We will think of something.” I said although I was assuring myself.“What are your orders for me?” he said. “I will follow to hell although we just came back from there.” he said a
Esma’s pov“You are certain they will be there.” I nodded and look him into the eyes.“Then, let’s get those bastards for what they have to done to us.” Dumeny growled.I clutched August’s hand in mine as I said yes too.“I have a plan.” Dumeny said in the end.“What kind of plan?” I asked looking at his face. now that I notice him, he have grown a quite in the few days since I saw him. his eyes, they were no longer belong to a carefree man whom I once used to know.They have a serious sense of duty and responsibility. Plus, I don’t know I have a ere feeling coming from his side, I don’t know how to put it in words, but he has changed a lot.In terms of power, he was already in par with an alpha. He might be powerful than his father.I rarely find myself getting out unscathed if fought against him. he has grown rapidly since last time I saw him.“We have to attack them simultaneously. Just like they did. We have to make them think and divert their attention on someone or something and
Esma’s pov“Hey Dumeny. Long time no see.” I said as I saw him standing in the middle of the hall in my house.Last time I saw him, it was the alpha’s meeting and after that I was kidnapped by Ravenna and the witches.I never heard from him after that. Hell, I didn’t saw him after that.“Same for me.” he said and out of sudden he rushed towards me and pulled me in his arms.“I am sorry you have to go through this all by your own.” he said and hugged me tightly. I can tell he was genuinely concerned for me and I hugged him back. I really missed a friend.We ended the hug and he sit in the other side of the table.August soon returns with the beer cans and I rolled my eyes.My brother knows me best. He reads my mind. He passed me the can which I took happily. He sat beside me and we just enjoyed our beers for a while.“Look Emmy. I know this is not the right time for me to ask, but you can please tell me about the day you were kidnapped?” Dumeny breaks the silence and I looked at August
Reed’s povI just stand there as Andrew was in hurry to look after Ravenna. I have never seen this man caring about anyone except for his mate and of course his children. But I was also his son. the son whom he sent assassins to take care of.The son who lost his mother, and for what reason? Because his mate come to know about the existence of his affair?“Call the doctor, will you?” he shouted at me and I sighed.“We are in the abandoned land of mine, in the middle of nowhere, the city is three hours from here and I have already called for the doctor. But he won’t be here before the morning.” I said and he just look disdain.The weather is fucked up and all the roads are closed. How much one could try, the doctor would only come by morning.“That fucking bastard. I swear I will kill him with my own hands.” he cursed out aloud and suddenly my chest hurts.This man right here, was concern for someone totally stranger to him, he was concerned for the witch and was cursing out a god? Th
Reed’s povI stared at the moon. I was the wolf who was chasing the moon. I was nothing but a shadow casted by the moon. A shadow only able to come in presence of the source of light.To me the moon has always been the light I was chasing.“Lost in thoughts?” I didn’t want to look back to know whose voice it was. I clenched my jaw tightly as I keep on staring in front of me.Andrew walked inside the room and I heard his footsteps coming closer to me. my whole body tensed up. My heart started to beat faster. Out of fear? Out of surprise? Out of idea of fighting?I don’t know the reason. Maybe all three of them. Never in my life I have ever been able to win against Andrew, my father. Yes, I killed him. I killed him with my own hands and if granted the same opportunity twice, I will not waste a single breath before killing him again.I know he hates me. I hate him too.Suddenly, the sound of the chafing of his shoes stopped and I sighed and finally turned back to look at him.The face of
Esma’s povRavenna’s words kept ringing in my head like an old stuck cassette.“Because you still have some unfinished business.”I didn’t believe what I just saw. I mean I know Ravenna was up to something. I know she was powerful. She was crazy enough to fight us but I never thought for a second, she could bring someone dead back alive and that to Reed’s father. Seriously? Reed’s father for suck’s sake? He was the royalty.He was the direct descendant of the king Lycan. He was supposed to be dead. he was killed by Reed. And the witches. He was known as the most powerful alpha of his pack around the world. he was the epitome of power and royalty. And he was bought back to life by sacrificing witch’s bodies.No wonder we didn’t find a trace of them. they were killed by our Pack but to offer their bodies as a sacrifice in order to bring back Andrew? What Ravenna was thinking?And where is Reed fits into all that. why kidnapped him? I finally looked in front of me and found Damien sitting
Esma’s pov“Child of the moon. You have faced countless hurdles across your way but you didn’t waver.” “You have a soul of a warrior and an unwavering spirit. You will the key to open his heart, his darkness.”“I surely Hope, because hope is what makes us more human. You have my blessing Esma Rockwood.” I gasped and opened my eyes.“What was that?” I was sure it was the voice of Amara. I could still hear her voice in the back of my head. or was I just hallucinating. It was a dream.I was in the complete darkness, there was nothing but dark and then there was that voice peering through the darkness. making its way.Hope. Isn’t it a strange word.The dawn breaks out as I yawned and looked out the window in front of my room. Asher was still fast asleep; I could hear his heartbeat across the door. Asher was given the next room beside me.He must be tired as hell. I was tired too but whenever I closed my eyes, the silver-grey eyes of Amara popped up in front of me. Her eyes drawing me, pe