CHAPTER FIFTY TWO“Hey” I greeted avoiding his question. He strode further into the garden with a frown.“What do you have to tell me, Lucy?” He asked her instead. Lucy didn't look pleased the table was turned.“I’ll talk explain everything later today” She begged. “Raina” He called walking out. “I’ll see you later” Lucy mouthed to me. I nodded, yes agreeing with her as I followed Lucian out of the garden.“When did you two become friends?” He asked. I rose my brows.“Isn’t that what you wanted? For by the of us to get along” I asked. I didn't make up with Lucy because of him but I still asked him the question.“Yes but you didn't_” He started.“We are both cool now. You shouldn’t let that worry you” I said to him.“Ok,” He didn't sound pleased.“Why were you looking for me? Or rather who were you looking for?” I asked him.“You” He replied.“Me? What for?” I was shocked he was looking for me. Did Ri already talk to him?“I want to help you move some of your clothes today” He answer
CHAPTER FIFTY THREELucy nodded confirming what I saw. Why am I crying? I asked myself but I didn't know either. I just did not understand why she had to go through all of that. Did Ambrogio actually take a liking to her? I could not help but ask myself.“Raina” Lucy called when she noticed I was already distracted.“Whose fault do you think it was?” I asked. She sighed.“Most people don't agree with me but I think it was Gonzalo’s” She answered me.“Why don't they agree?” I asked. She chuckled.“Don’t you see it? Gonzalo knew Guinevere was Ambrogio’s and still wanted to take her forcefully” She responded. I frowned.“He was trying to save her from that monster” “He was also a wolf and he knew better than shifting that close to a human girl” Lucy defended.“So you think werewolves are the cause of the feud?” I wanted to be sure what side she was on.“Yes” “Well I think he was only trying to help a helpless girl from the vampire” Why I’m I trying to argue? She already said each reade
CHAPTER FIFTY FOURAs soon as our lips touched I allowed myself to enjoy the feel of his lips on mine as our tongues met. We were both lost in the kiss until the sound of my very hungry stomach decided to rob us of the moment. I tried to stand up which I did because he already removed his hands. I suddenly felt embarrassed. We just kissed!“You should get something to eat,” He said.“Why did you do that?” I asked.“Because I knew you wanted it as much as I do. I made my promise Raina and I made sure to keep it” He answered reminding me of the promise he made about not kissing me until he was sure that was what I wanted. My cheeks were still tainted a red from my embarrassment. “I think I should go” I stood up from the floor so I could leave this room. Lucian stopped me and pulled me back standing up.“If you don't want me to do that anymore I won't” Oh shit! Not now. I really did want to kiss him again but I just felt really weird about the whole situation. I did the want to get very
CHAPTER FIFTY FIVE I groaned rolling on the bed again once again hitting Lucian who had been complaining all morning about me moving.“Hey” He groaned into his pillow yet again. I laughed sitting up on the bed.“We should get ready” I said. Lucian sat up with a frown.“What do you want Raina?” I laughed.“Do I have to want something?” I teased.“Don’t pretend like you don’t know what you’ve been doing” He was already standing up walking towards the bathroom. I stood up and followed him holding my laugh in. My body collided with his when he stopped in front of the bathroom door not entering. He held my waist and turned to face me, my body against his.“Good morning” I smiled at him. I don't know why I am like this today but something in me didn't want this feeling to ever stop.“How did you sleep?” He asked.“Well. You?” I asked knowing full well that I disturbed him all night. He faked a frown then smiled leaving me to walk inside the bathroom. I followed and stayed beside him.“
CHAPTER FIFTY SIXI assisted Charlotte in dishing Lucian’s food. When we were done I decided to pack the packed food into a basket to take it up to Lucian.‘’I’ll take it up my Luna’’ Charlotte offered and I declined.‘’It’s fine Charlotte I can do this by myself. You look very tired you should take some rest’’ I advised which I knew she might not take.‘’Thank you’’ She smiled and then took off. I carried the now packed food in the basket and I made my way for the stairs.‘’Raina’’ Henrietta called just when I wanted to climb the stairs. I stopped and looked back at her.‘’Yes’’ I answered carefully making sure not to sound angry and also making sure she knew that I did not appreciate her current new attitude towards my new found friendship with Lucy. I had expected her to support me as a friend she had always claimed to be. Not wanting to fight with Ri I just forced a smile at her and said,‘’We will talk later Ri’’ I said as politely as I could say it. Without giving her much chanc
CHAPTER FIFTY SEVENI left Lucy and went back inside to check if Lucian was still busy. I knew deep down I was only going to get hurt but I still went up the stairs. As soon as I walked inside I met with Henrietta. I smiled at her despite our little disagreement this morning.“How is your day going?” I asked.“Busy” She replied.“Busy?” I repeated.“Yeah. I've been trying to paint another abstract” She said to me.“That’s great. I'll love to see it when you're finished” I said. She nodded and left.Weird.I ignored her. I wondered why she was being so weird and rude to me. I made my way to the kitchen to take some water before going to see Lucian. I smiled when I noticed that the plates I used in serving Lucian were here. He did eat the food. I made my way to the stairs. As soon as I walked past the library I got called back.“Raina” He called. His thick voice I don't think I will ever forget.I walked back and stood in front of it. He opened the door. I stared at his shirtless bod
CHAPTER FIFTY EIGHT I fell into a light nap as soon as I ignored the voice of Abigail from wherever it came from. I let myself rest without thinking too much about how my whole life was about to change for the third time. I really thought getting away from the pack was going to be my final big event but this so-called war is going to be so much more. I just didn't want to lose any of the people I now love to this war. Not even my annoying mate. I hate that my presence was bringing them this much issue to deal with. There was no one to tell this to because they will all have a way to assure me that it was no issue to them protecting me. I wasn't even a member of the pack yet.“Hey” I heard Lucian whisper silently tapping me gently. I groaned turning slowly before facing him.“Hmm”“It’s time to see them. If you're too tired we can do this tomorrow. I really don't want you stressed about this. We will get through it.” He assured me. I smiled sitting up.“I’m not too tired. I'd read lo
FIFTY NINELucian didn't answer me.“Lucian” I called. He sent a glare to his mum and pulled me out.“I don't understand what is going on!” I screamed at him when he kept pulling away” He stopped and started taking deep breaths.“I don't know why she just told you that” He finally said.“You didn't expect her to tell me? You don't want me to know?” I asked.“No, not that” He denied.“Why are you so angry then?” I questioned.“Can you just leave it be Raina” He scolds. Angry he was treating me like I stranger I turned away from him and started making my journey to the packhouse without him.“Raina” He called after me but I did not answer. He caught up with me very quickly. Damn him and his alpha speed.“You can't understand Raina. I just want you to trust me” He begged“I need you to trust me too. Why don't you want me to know anything about this pack?” I asked.“What difference does it make when you do?” He threw the question at me.“I’ll understand how to help one the way or the othe
CHAPTER SEVENTY THREEI felt air loss in my lungs. Struggling to breath I jumped awake. The room was dark. I touched the bed only to find out that Lucian is not beside me. A shadow was standing across me. I struggled to get my brain working to cast a spell. I murmured the spell Lucy thought me to use whenever I am in trouble and I don’t know how powerful my attacker is.“Shit!” The very familiar shouted. Their hands dropping on to their side. I used this chance to run to the door. Before I could open it I was dragged back. My back hitting the ground. I felt a bone crack. Nothing that won’t heal now.I held out my hand and used a spell to make only the hand of my attacker to burn. That seems to be their power source. I switched on the light with my second hand only to find Henrietta on the floor.“What the hell Henrietta? Were you trying to kill me?” I screamed at her.“What is happening here?” Lucian barged into the room. His face looking all healed.“You’re hurting her” Lucian pushed
After our big meal of deer soup and bread we gathered outside the motel because a room was too small for us to stay in together.“What’s the plan when we get back home?” Henrietta asked. “We haven’t even called your parents that we are coming back yet” Lucy added. “I’ll call them tonight” Lucian said. “Good. Now back to the issue of the heirloom” Henrietta started again. “As for the dragons we need more time to figure it out. But for the witches it should be with the most ancient witch coven” Jack said.We all made reason with his assumptions. It was definitely the only reasonable thing we could come up with. “With that being said. Which coven is the oldest?” I asked. “It should me my mother’s. She also told me about how old our coven was. It even irritated my dad a lot. “You have any idea where it is or who the heirloom might be with?” Jack asked. She nodded her head left to right. “My mother never disclosed those type of information because I wasn’t old enough and she died b
“I should call Lucy back” I loved to stand up but I stopped him“No. Let them sleep. You should get some sleep to” I told him.“How could I sleep when you’re this sick?” He stood up with the damp towel and came back with it again. He continued to press the damp towel all over me throughout the night.“What’s the time?” I asked when I noticed the atmosphere getting bright.“Uhhh_ 7” He answered.“Thank you for staying with me” i thanked him.“Anytime love. Are you hungry?” He asked.“I don’t think I can eat anything but I do feel really dirty” I confessed. “Let me help you clean up” He stood up taking some time to stretch before pulling me to a sitting position.“Tell me if I'm doing anything to hurt you more” He removed my tank top slowly to avoid it from touching the shoulder. He proceeded to remove my shorts.“Let me run the bath.” with that Lucian left leaving me naked under the duvet. He came back ten minutes later.Lucian carried me gently as we went Into the bathroom. He droppe
CHAPTER SEVENTYAfter the introductions Lucian’s father gave us a map telling us it was a special map of us supernatural beings. He said it is going to help us find the dragons when we get to the wild mountains and dark caves in Greece. It was really obvious that everyone one of us was r4eally anxious about this journey. We knew despite what we said that this trip is very very dangerous to embark on.“Ready?” Lucian whispered in my ear. I nodded after taking deep breaths.“Yes” I replied. The five of us got into the car. Jack was driving while Lucy sat at the passengers sit with him. Lucian, Henrietta and I were at the back seat of the car. The car ride was nothing special. We were all quiet probably to give ourselves some sense of peace before the chaos presented itself to us.“We’re here” Jack announced. I looked up away from my lap to see where we were.INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT and very little below it was FOR THE SUPERNATURAL. A human would not be able to see this tiny writing so I k
CHAPTER SIXTY NINEI laid in his arms for what felt like hours just contented with the oddly comfortable silence. The faint sound of his slow breath as he fell asleep.The next day came rather quickly and we had to have our final packing so we would leave for our journey in less 14 days."Good morning" Lucian greeted with a smile on his face. I groaned into the pillow the event of last night came rushing hitting me hard with a huge wave of embarrassment."Hey love" He leaned in to whisper in my ear."Can you leave first" I begged."Why? Do you regret what happened?" He sounded scared to hear my response. As much as I wanted to reassure him and make him realize it was one of the best nights of my life, I just couldn't find the courage."Yesterday was really special to me Raina and I don't want you to shy away from me because of what happened" He begged as he pulled my shoulder. Reluctantly I faced him."I'm sorry. Everything just feels so strange" I confessed."I don't want to make you
CHAPTER SIXTY EIGHT“I don’t think so” I disagreed with her.“Why not? You love him”“Because_ I don’t know. I shouldn’t say it first. What if he doesn’t feel the same way?” I asked“I know he cares about you” I sighed“I know you want to help but I want to be very sure so I don’t stir trouble” I explained another reason I wasn’t ready to speak to Lucian about it.“I understand you Raina” Lucy hugged me and assured me that everything was going to be alright.“Thank you for everything Lucy, you are the sister I never had”“We are sisters Raina”“That’s so sweet”“I guess” We hugged again. This time we stood up to make our way back inside the packhouse.“What do you girls always have to say” Lucian.“I think we’d love to leave that in your imaginations” Lucy answered leaving us alone.“So_ I’m sorry for how I acted. It was so stupid of me. I don’t know why I acted like that. I want you to know that I trust you so much and I don’t want today to affect what we have going on” Lucian rushed
CHAPTER SIXTY SEVEN“Raina?” both Lucian and I looked up to see the person calling me.“Wren?” I needed to confirm if he was the one because if it was him, he looked so different. Wren is now really muscular and his hair colour now a very dark shade of brown.“Yes” The person I now confirmed to be wren answered.“Wow, you look so different” I said with a smile on my face. My worries already forgotten.“Is this your mate?” He asked. I stared at him, in shock. He knows who Lucian is so why was he asking? I asked myself.“Yes. This is Lucian” I introduced.“Get out of the car love. I need to hug you” Still so excited and oblivious to Lucian’s reaction to all of this I opened the door and got down. Wren kissed my cheeks causing my face to heat up. There was a time I wanted badly for him to kiss me but now I have Lucian and I love him.“If you don’t mind we need to hurry and leave as soon as possible.“Sorry” I mumbled holding unto Wren’s hand as we chatted and told each other things we ne
SIXTY SIX“Wait” Lucian called after. I ignored his call as I hastened my steps but who was I kidding. I knew how fast he was. He grabbed my arm making me stop.“Hey, hey. Hey. Didn’t you hear me call you?” He asked with a frown.“Ahem_ sorry about that. I honestly did not hear you” I lied.“OK” he replied.Breaking the silence I asked “So why did you come after me?”“Yeah about that, I wanted to know why you decided to leave the table early”“Oh I’m sorry. I’m I supposed to leave last as part of my duty?” Mind you I was being very sarcastic. Why else did he want from me. Everything was already beginning to tire me.“No, no. not that Raina. I just thought you were upset” Now he sounded upset.“No I’m not. Why would you think that?” I asked.“Nothing” I gave me a ‘really’ look. Did I really think that I was going to fall for that?“Ok, fine. You leave the gathering whenever you get upset and sometimes you do not even say anything at all.” He defended.“True but I’m good” I lied again.
SIXTY FIVE“Are you ok?” Lucian asked as soon as my eyes began to open back up.“Yes I am” I lied despite my banging headache.“You do not look fine Raina. Are you sure you are ok?” Lucy said not convinced with my lie.“A little headache, I’ll be fine” I lied again. It didn’t seem like I was going to fine anytime soon.“OK” She finally agreed with me.“Take care of yourself Raina” Jack said as he left with Lucy. Ri stood up not saying anything. It hurt me but what would I say to her again? It was obvious she had some kind of grudge against me that she was not ready to let go of.“Be careful Ahriman or else you might just dig up your own grave” Ri whispered in my ear before she left. Her calling me Ahriman wasn’t what scared me but the fact that her voice sounded exactly like Abigail’s. Still unable to get over the shock I watched her as she walked away like she did not just call me Ahriman. How the hell does she know?“Did she say something hurtful?” Lucian asked. I nodded, no.“She d