Elizabeth's POV.-"You think you can play the heroine and protect these many wolves by yourself?""You won't last a second!"To take on this many hostiles...I'm really grinding on my gums just to keep evading their sneaky attacks on the quivering wolves. But who will watch my back against this menacing persistent force?I've never been put under such compressing pressure before. My joints quake, my muscles hurt, and my bones can't stop their jitters. My palms are no exception either.This is the way I've learned to wield this power I've been blessed with. Glowing hands are my means of activating it and if I give in to the Pixie rage stirring deep inside me, my eyes will inherit this as well, and I might get reckless.What's there to think about keeping things moderate? The enemy's breaking those rules, so why should I keep my end? Filthy scrawny creatures, wielding all sorts of local weapons in their cunning giggles, go about inflicting harm on the wolves who're striving to snap thei
Elizabeth's POV.-"No! Do not revive the Heterochromatic Alpha!"In the enemy's words, Vyin was what they were after so they could seize absolute control over the rest of his race. That ambition was void, it led nowhere.Then another opportunity sprang up, and I came along. I became something of more importance, something more frightening that was relentlessly sought after. I reasoned there would be no use in chasing after Vyin and his siblings. At least, placing myself in their spot, I'd give up on that when I've found a bigger catch. But, with every encounter I've had with that fiend, save for our official first confrontation, they tend to call it quits and flee the scene if I was with either Vyin or Ludis.This makes me wonder now as Rex regains his explosive vigor. What are they so afraid of happening? Could it be, as I'd once thought in leisure, they wanted to use me to end him? The fiend did look pleased when they first appeared and I had accidentally immobilized all the wol
Elizabeth's POV.-Ludis is off before I know it, chasing down those Boggarts while I join Elaine who’s fending off the other wolves by herself. It amazes me to see her deploying her pheromones to cause an effect on them as they seem to cower and hold their ears flat over their heads. I can see the undeniable fear in the hesitation they regard her as she ferociously bares her sharp teeth against them and snarls them into involuntary retreat.It’s good to see her taking such a strong stance against the enemies, and I smirk at that, now moving my gaze to the larger wolf behind her defiantly struggling against the elastic binds holding him down like shackles.I get close and suck my teeth with annoyance, bringing my hands in an attempt to touch the sticky black substance when Rex barks at me to stop. ‘Don’t waste your time here and go after that fiend!’I want to argue in defiance and free him instead, but Rex snaps his teeth at me to push me away, his order coming harsher, ‘Go now!’
Elizabeth's POV.- "Still no signs of him, he's not out there"Pensive, extremely antsy and on my toes, pulling my hair and clattering my teeth, heart palpitating five miles per minute, and mind replete with the most dreadful of worries...only for Vyin to walk through those doors, nary exhausted from hours of searching all through the night till dawn.To report Ludis still hasn't been found.I press forward at once, getting antsier than before and fretting without control as I approach his little group consisting of himself, Nova, Kashira, and Dhirv."No...." I gasp with twitching fingers tapping against my slackening jaw. "...he has to be out there somewhere- We need to search harder! I'll go with you if it's still not turning up"I refuse to believe it. No, Ludis is out there somewhere, we're just not looking hard enough. But who am I kidding? Vyin's been searching around right the moment I brought up the fact of him missing.The only result that turned up during the first five int
Elizabeth's POV.- “Say one more word of condemnation, and I won’t hesitate to realize that desire of yours”Vyin takes his hand away from my mouth and turns me around to face him. I cower into myself sheepishly and both his hands grip me by my shoulders and he begins to reel me back without saying another word. His voice just now was very cold and it does well to abruptly stop my hysteria as I gnaw on my lip tensely. A little push from him and I’m taking a seat on the couch. It’s now I gain the courage to look into his face and I gulp deeply.He’s going to reprimand me and he won’t hesitate to come out cold and harsh. I really did freak out wildly and it’s too late to wallow in regret. I’ve been disrespectful as well by raising my voice to regard Mother defiantly. Ugh, Beth, when are you ever going to get your acts together and stop causing problems for those around you? I’m stuffing my shameful self into grey clouds when Vyin expels a tiresome sigh, compelling me to meet hi
Elizabeth's POV.-"You've successfully taught me fear, Beth. Now, no matter what, losing you is unfathomable"Who the heck is this? He’s not taunting me as usual, neither is that smirk-smile vacating his face either. Could it be, not just with Inessa, but it appears something’s happened to my mate as well?Yet, why do feel so fluffy and elated to hear him say that? He praised me, which is rare. He even confessed I’m his too. Ah, my poor maiden heart! My hands clasp my cheeks as I squeal in my merriment, forgetting for a moment he’s just right beside me. My body shivers from my head to my toes upon realization, and I fake a cough to compose myself, flipping my hair with my nose in the air as I face him properly. Trying to sound like it’s not something to get me swooning in his awe as I shrug.“It’s unlike you, you know,” I say in a normal voice, straining my nerve ends not to break into a fit. “But I guess I can take it to mean I do influence you after all”.Unable to keep the
Elizabeth's POV-That bully.Just look how my legs are still rattling from the intense pressure I was thrust out to. I know I boast a defiant head and confident shoulders, but I melted too meekly before the sea of expectant and fiery eyes.My palm grazes the wall as an empty pant drops off my lips, my forehead scrunching as I sway to lean my body against the wall. Domino and Nia give me sympathetic glances and Domino helps me open the door to Vyin's study."Thank you..." In my voice, on my face, and the rickety movements I make to slug down the hallway, I look depleted.With jaws faintly clenching, I sway off the wall to totter in after the children who run off to the large desk ahead.Could it be, somewhere inside of me all this time and out of awareness, I've had this unease to be in the excessive attention of that many people?"Careful not to wake Angie!" I call after them when Domino begins to eagerly rush onto Vyin's seat with a giddy Nia with him.I sigh and glance to where the
Elizabeth's POV-Charles smiles at me and nods, "Yes, Luna Elizabeth. You don't need to ask"I'm a burning mass contained in a floating ball as we walk down the hallway. Angie is instigating Domino into a race down to the end of the hallway while Nia is drooping with her head over Charles' shoulder.Ah, he called me Luna Elizabeth. And it sounded so cool- I wanna hear it again! I greedily pester him to keep calling me that until we arrive at the hall and join the others.The worst times are over now, the air is void of the stench of blood and malice. The wolves have gained their freedom, and I've found myself in the best family ever.I stare at the white envelope on the dresser before me, and a kind smile radiates over my face. My manicured fingers tap against the maroon round emblem used to clip the invitation envelope shut.It's finally the day of Vyin's coronation and my official acceptance into the Scarlet Moon Pack. As the warm thought lingers in my mind, my other hand caresses
Danika’s POV. - Three Years Later. ~ “Ludis did what?” I gasp, pulling a chair to sit while Kashira grins deeply to affirm what he just said. I settle down and look between him and Mao before lowly asking again, “He fought with them?” “It’s not uncommon among us, you know,” Mao starts to say in a rather calm tone. “Especially among Alpha families. If there are sons and daughters, or even just a son, it’s a test the son has to carry out to determine if his sister’s mate is worthy of her.” I bite down my protest and frown. “Ludis isn’t just any wolf, he’s an Alpha male and of the heterochromatic bloodline,” I argue defensively and Kashira shrugs, “I admit all four of them were powerful and Ludis didn’t make it out without a few bruises.” “But the kid won, and the princess is his,” He cheers, munching his dish of Chow Mein. Doing well to quell my argument as I growl stubbornly and Mao smiles at me. “This is great! I haven’t been to a Chinese restaurant in ages.” “Eat up and leave,
Danika’s POV.-I’m nervous. This is the most I’ve been in years. I can’t even breathe properly. Clutching my mate’s arm, I lean against him, trembling as I try to stabilize my breath. The Faeries who’ve helped me into my bedazzling nature-enchanted gown stare at me with confidence, trying to restore my timid brave spirit as I shut my eyes for a moment.I feel his soothing palm brush over mine and his tender voice speaks to me, “Do you want to sit down for a minute and pull yourself together?” Then he takes on a sarcastic edge, “Or I can just go out there and let them know you’re not up for it.”I growl and snap my eyes open to glare at him who smirks at me, poking between my brows as he says, “Yeah, that’s it. We can start from there.”Thanks to his tease, I’m a bit annoyed and I use that emotion to shake myself out of it. Ridding the unwanted anxiety and uncertainties that latch onto my frame and heart. Grabbing the bodice of my shimmering gown, I step forward.“I’ve kept
Danika’s POV.-Taren and Emma? Wow, will you look at that? Although it might seem as if Emma’s so smitten as she fusses endlessly, running her trembling lips, blinking her eyes, nervously fiddling with her hair, and unable to tone down the heat resplendent on her face...Taren is keeping cool about it but, it’s evident that he enjoys the reaction he’s eliciting from her.I don’t want to be privy to what they’re talking about. I muster a small smile, watching them a little longer as I feel a familiar presence close in on me. When her trembling fingers try to touch her hair, Taren beats her to it, sleekly sliding his fingers against hers to tuck it behind her steaming ear. At that stunning action, their gazes meet and hold for a moment before Taren averts his to smirk a little while Emma palms her face.“She’d never let Lian hear the end of it. But here she is, acting so silly like a girl experiencing her first love.”I raise a brow at Elaine who grins at me, only to have me deb
Danika’s POV.-“You’ll sell the property?”“We’ve thought about it and that’s the conclusion we came down with.”Those voices sound familiar. I groan in my sleep, rousing sluggishly along my slow turn over. On my back with my hand rustling the sheets in search of my mate, I frown and open my eyes. I jump out of bed, pick up a random shirt from the floor, and pull into it along my exit.“Now, don’t look gloomy. It was never a home for you.”“Still, it’s where we grew up. Have a rethink, Christian. You’re making a hasty decision.”Found him. Wearing a gummy smile, I embrace him from behind, pressing against his bare back and snaking my arms around his waist as I drag my forehead up to his shoulder. He probably sensed me coming, that’s why I don’t elicit much of a reaction from him. I want to place my head on his shoulder but find Liam staring at me with heavy drowsy eyes.“Why you this little...” I whisper at him and his hazy eyes clear to revive a grin. Liam pecks my nose
Danika’s POV.-Why’s she with the Elf? How did she get here so fast? Puzzled, I walk towards them. Aunt Sue raises the Elf’s head onto her thighs and stares at him with a form of sadness I don’t understand. I watch them with scrutiny, how the Elf barely moves with his breath fading fast while Aunt Sue takes his numb hand in hers.“Sue...” He rasps, his voice almost just air. But she hears him, and so do I as I keep away. “...I’m sorry I couldn’t...go back to you...properly...”The little life force inside of him disappears after he says that. Aunt Sue hugs his head to her chest, trembling softly as she mutters in a shaky voice, “The times you did...they reached me.”‘Seems like they had something going on in the past,’ Violate ponders while I just stare at her as she slides her palm over his eyes to shut his eyelids. She gently guides his head off her thighs to settle on the floor as if he’s only sleeping.“Every sinner deserves even one person to mourn them.”I push forw
Danika’s POV.-“It’s a pity that her daughters inherited everything about her.”The splitting sound of a gunshot suddenly rings out. In a flash, Elizabeth and Chestnut fall over the handrail and Grandma Bo breathes her last. Shock stuns me in place, with eyes spreading wider each slowly ticking second as I remain numb and unperceptive for a moment.“Watch them die.”It all rushes back into me in an instant. The ravenous and black rage that consumed me before, sets my being ablaze in a breath. I leap over the handrail, going after them. I don’t see Chestnut. Elizabeth is still in her bind and I catch her when she’s just an inch from the floor.“Your Highness! This is the worst to have happened.” I hold my sister close, barely succeeding at holding my rage to force a turn around so I can see Tara and my mate. I see Chestnut is with my mate and I hand over Elizabeth to them.“You all should leave...help Yi Wen...and get the Tuyens out of here,” I manage to growl, the last r
Danika’s POV.-Poof! The head my maw should’ve crushed to pieces explodes into ashen fairy dust. I fall back swiftly and shake my head to rid of the cloud. Only to growl ever nefariously at the face of my grinning enemy standing across from me – with the stolen Grimoire in hand.“Heh, think you’d get me so easy?” He grins diabolically, intentionally hinting at the large black voluminous book in his hand. “I commend your prowess for making it this far, but this is as far as you-”Cut to the chase already. I ain’t got time for pointless blabbering!I’m onto him with a breath, working my maw aggressively, pounding my hefty paws here and there, breaking the floor and sending tremors through the walls- it’s now it comes to me. This is no longer the haunted maze. We’re inside the Tuyen’s mansion. What a sneaky game indeed.I snag him with a swing of my left paw, smacking the side of his head to send him smashing through a wall. The result isn’t gratifying, it only burns my fury
Danika’s POV.-“Danika, hey, slow down. You’re not thinking of rushing off, are you?” Taren questions behind me as we sprint back to the car. “Persuading me won’t work, Taren,” I cut him off coldly. “You heard that thing as clearly as I did.”We get to the car and I briefly turn to face him as I drop rustily, barely keeping my tumultuous rage in check so I don’t snap at him, “I don’t need your help to go save them.”I grab the handle and yank the driver’s door open, zeroing my smoldering orbs on my mate as I give the command, “Move over to the passenger seat.”They all regard me with surprise, Charles blinking at me like I’m someone else. He frowns and attempts to challenge me, only to flinch at the realization of something and lean worriedly towards me. “Is something wrong? Why do you look so angry?”“We’re only wasting valuable time,” I swat his concern aside and use my ability to make the shift happen. I snatch control of the steering wheel, startling my sister to prote
Danika’s POV. - My muscles still hurt from the intensive training I just concluded. I’m so sweaty, it’s making my clothes feel uncomfortable. I cringe at the reek of heat oozing from my body as I enter the Pack House with my mate behind me. It’s hard not to inhale the stench, and it’s driving me crazy. “Sparing with Alpha Vyin and Ludis for over three hours sure is taking its toll,” I grumble with a crumpled face. I toss my face aside as if I can detach my soul from my body, inadvertently robbing myself of sensing where I’m heading. That’s when my right foot bumps into something and my body lurches forward with a yelp. “If you were going to become this grumpy, you shouldn’t have chosen to spar in both wolf and human forms.” I cringe pathetically at the flat tone of my mate who’s saved me with an arm around my waist. “We don’t have much time,” He begins to say after helping me straighten up. “You go freshen up, in the meantime, I’ll go get the kids.” It’s day four already, and to