Elizabeth’s POV.-‘Shit’ I stagger involuntarily, my hand that’s holding onto the phone, shaking terribly as we continue to hold gazes. ‘What do I do? And it’s not making any move either’ I hiss with annoyance directed at myself for being such a stubborn head and running out here.For some strange reason, it doesn’t evoke those memories and I can’t seem to picture this calm creature before me as the same as those from that inferno. Why, why do you just stand there and watch me with such- I pause, the tremoring in me fading off as well as I see something else moving towards the wolf from the right.‘W-what? T-they’re four!’ My spirit wanes haplessly to see another brown wolf with grey eyes, an ashen wolf with the same blue eyes as the brown wolf, and a black wolf, bigger than the other three and having bright purple eyes. ‘Purple?’The black wolf steps forward, coming towards me and I react in fright, swinging my phone in front of me like a weapon to prevent its advancemen
Elizabeth’s POV.-My body is raking powerfully, I’m bursting with the urge to spill more than I have as I glare at him who’s staring at me with utter shock in his oddly cool eyes. ‘What? You weren’t expecting me to say so much, huh?’ I pant rapidly, trying to stable my breath for a moment.Vyin suddenly makes a move, his hand stretching towards me and I huff, smacking it away to harness my indignant glare. “Don’t pity me. I might be a lonely orphan with no one who wants her around...you might’ve proposed a helping hand to me by forcing me to be friends with Elaine and enrolling me into a school and I feel indebted to you but….”Why, why do you look at me like that? Why are your eyes not cold and mean like they’re used to? Are you making fun of me by displaying concern, is it that much fun to watch me break like this?The pathetic look on his face only invigorates my anger and I bark out without regard, not caring this is a man more than capable of snapping my neck with as li
Vyin’s POV.-This spineless punk...I huff and say, “I’m with utmost surprise none of the whores you sleep around with hasn’t sprung up with such a claim yet”. I strike a nerve and he frowns at me but doesn’t say anything in defense.“Vyin”. He’s sounding serious all of a sudden, finally ready to tell me what I wanna hear, I see.Holding a serious expression, he proceeds, “I never really got to apologize for what happened years ago, and because you keep looking out for me despite the shit I am, I shamelessly clung onto your hand instead. Taking advantage of the friendship we shared...I’ve only been hiding away like the coward I am”.“Right, it’s good you at least know the shitty person you are” I comment tauntingly and watch pain flash across his face and he continues, “I don’t know how long I’m gonna keep hiding in your shadow but...” He pauses, regret leaking from his vocals. “I’m sorry”.Not the satisfaction I looked forward to. I didn’t picture he’d apologize this way a
Vyin’s POV.-‘It’s like, he felt he was only out of it for a few minutes and was just waking up to still find himself amid his attackers- You and extensively, the rest of us’ She shares her diagnosis and I listen attentively as it clarifies his condition perfectly.Now, I tell her what I observed in that short time and not through the link. “I’m not surprised that’s the case. It wasn’t that I missed my medication today, I took them before coming here. It was Ludis who triggered it” As I inform her, her eyes grow wide with shock and I nod, holding her gaze.“It might be my speculations, but I think it wasn’t because Ludis couldn’t wake up due to the injuries he suffered that day. He’s been willing to, but he couldn’t do it himself- He needed help, an external stimulus to trigger him into consciousness” The shock only runs deeper into her frozen expression and I enlighten her further.“We thought the suppressants simply kept him alive and his pheromones steady- We were foolish
Vyin’s POV.-The moment I step into the glamorous living room and see the three humans hurdled on the golden royal-style three-seater, the tension and raw fear spike up far above the roof; as expected. The color on their faces dries off instantly to evoke ghastly pale faces of innate fear towards my presence.I cut my gaze to the blonde male on the right, his features don’t contrast much with that of Charles as I presumed. “I take it my subordinate must’ve explained our intentions. It shouldn’t be a problem, you only have to take this kid with you and not your son over there”.And I push Charles out and towards and when they see him, unfamiliarity flashes across their faces. ‘He really does come in useful’. No one in Ewon knows him so it’s a pass for him to go in as their son and gather info on every other VIP. However, he’s not well-groomed enough for such a crucial role.Darius Wong, a prominent figure in the construction industry and the host of tonight’s big game which w
Vyin’s POV.-“Finally! The moment you’ve all been waiting for! Up next, Lucifer! It’s unfortunate his opponent, Stinger had to forfeit the match due to his condition however, there’s no need to be disappointed! For tonight’s ‘Berserk match’, we’ve got something specially prepared for you!”‘Berserk...match?’ I seethe to what that loose-mouthed commentator keeps blaring out there. Either way, it’s still a fight-to-death match anyway.We listen to the clanks of the metal cogs that bring the dungeon gates rolling up and an uproaring blast comes gushing against us with the flood of bright lights. Rex shakes our fur, throwing a strong paw out and into the light.“...a challenger! The honor of challenging the current champion, Lucifer, goes to...the exiled, savage beast- The rogue warrior, Inferno!”‘What a sick intro’. We’re out in a fighting pit, very wide with sand for the flooring as we stroll across. Looking up, behind the iron fencing around the pit, I see the anticipatin
Vyin’s POV.-Chris? Oh, the punk who dared meet gazes with me that night.I see...so his father must be one of the executives who attended the tournament then. But, this is somewhat disturbing. My mate had spotted the girl at that birthday party and yet, the same boy offered to help in the search for her. I huff, how gullible he must’ve taken them for.“To think he’s been misleading them all this time, what a cunning bastard. Wouldn’t it thrill Beth to know of his true colors?” Nova chuckles coldly but I dismiss the suggestion, “We’ll handle this without her knowledge. I can’t deal with her stubbornness”.“So there exists someone else besides Elaine to give you such a hard time, huh?” Charles’s sneaky voice whiffs towards me and I direct a glare his way, “Says the punk clutching onto Domino and wetting his pants just a few hours ago”.All eyes magnet his way and he flinches, face going red with embarrassment as he tries to defend himself. Nova breaks into laughter and thr
Elizabeth’s POV.-Ever since Vyin ignored me in the corridor that day, I haven’t seen more of him, and neither did I have the courage to walk up to his office to meet him. I also don’t deliver his coffee or any of the like anymore. It’s all Tori’s duty now.And with the girls, it’s the same. Losing confidence in Vyin automatically meant losing the courage to face them too. So, I’m reduced to being a coward and bearing with my miserable summer vacation. I sigh tiredly, plopping down onto a bench at the park. Staring at the cold can of coca-cola, I sigh once more.Meeting Vyin, all that’s happened so far has only proven one thing. He’s more than interfering in my goal to the point where the tracks no longer cut out straight for me- not without needing him to pour some clarity and direction into the wilderness in front and guide me like a lamp. I’m afraid I’ve allowed this man in more than I should, and now-“What’re you doing all by yourself out here?” Someone suddenly sits on
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