~Muriel~Having a meal with so many people made me drip down in sweat. I couldn’t meet anyone’s gaze. It was a lively feast. We were all seated opposite each other around a large, long folding banquet table, 96 inches long to the end of the dining room, 42 inches wide to the rounding chairs, and 30 inches high from the floor. The men were talking about their political ambitions and stuff like that while the women recalled Alpha Bryson’s last ball. Only me and Jennifer, the newly lifted Omegas were as silent as the grave.“Why are you silent, Miss Jennifer?” one of the girls, the Beta’s fifteen-year-old twin daughter queried. Scarlett was adorned with strawberry blonde hair, cascading in a short wave over her shoulders. Her wide crimson irises twinkled in her eyeballs. And her short, flared, magenta gown sparkled with the colorful dining chandelier. Jennifer vibrated in her seat.“Um, it’s nothing, Scarlett, I just love listening and your story is fun,” Jennifer replied awkwardly. I se
~Muriel~I opened my eyes when the sun poured its shaft on my face. The chirping of birds echoed in my ears. I sat up, turning my face to the opposite side of the bed, yawning.“Aaaaaaa!” I screamed, covering my mouth when I saw Lucian lying beside me. He sprang up instantly.“Muriel? Are you okay?” he asked. I stared at him with a fast-breathing heart, wanting to punch him right in the face.“What have you done? Argh!” I groaned, clamping my head.“Done what? Why are you shouting?” he questioned.“Why am I shouting? Why are you on the same bed with me, huh?” I questioned, red in the face. A smile brimmed up his face. “You think it’s funny?” I tugged at his shirt, pegging it to his neck.“Are you going to kill me, Muriel?” he teased, fondling my hair.“Argh!” I groaned, pushing him away. I jumped down from the bed.“Where are you going? It’s too early to be out, Muriel,” he stated.“I hate you so much, Lucian. You are not only evil but a promise-breaker. You are not capable of keeping
I looked behind me. No one was there. I looked back at him, he was already going. “Hey, wait,” I hurried after him “What demon are you talking about?” I queried curiously.“Come with me,” he said. I followed him down to his room. He sat on a mat in front of what seemed like a temple. I sat on a small wooden chair in front of him.“A demon, I see a demon,” he repeated his words. My heart thumbs up. I have heard a lot about demons; manipulative, destructive, and heartless being from the pit of hell. Zeta Irene told us lots of stories about them, but she said they no longer exist on Earth so, what demon was Epsilon Cadman talking about? “A demon after what pleases him. A demon of pain and sorrow. No demon has ever dared to enter Newmoon pack under my watch, Lucian, but this demon broke out of the sacred circle and achieved his aim before leaving,” Epsilon Cadman explained.“What are you talking about, Mr. Cadman?” I queried curiously.“He came to vis
We were now set to leave at noon. The snow has dispersed, leaving dews on the flowers. The sun crept to the surface, piercing its soft shaft on the pack house. I took off Lucian’s jacket and gave it back to him.“Don’t you think you still need it?” he asked. I ignored him. We went to the throne room to announce our leaving.“It’s a pleasure having you around, Alpha Lucian,” Alpha Bryson stated. He stood in front of us, bidding us farewell with a warm smile. How I wish Lucian was like him; soft, gentle, loving, and caring. But no, he chose the complete opposite. I glanced at Lucian and shook my head.“Thank you for accommodating us, Alpha Bryson,” Lucian said, returning the friendly smile.Jennifer who already had tears streaming down her cheeks shuffled to me and enveloped me in a tight hug. “I will miss you, Muriel,” she sobbed. I began stroking her hair.“It’s okay, Jenny. You will be fine. Alpha Bryson will take care of you from now on
Ian froze wide-eyed. Russell looked at me. He lifted his hand to manipulate him. I held back his hand.“What are you doing? He is my cousin, don’t hurt him,” I begged.“I’m leaving, sort him out,” Russell said, pecked me on the forehead, and disappeared. How he disappeared shook Ian off balance.“Come on, Ian!” I said, standing up and taking a step toward him. “Why are you so shocked?” I asked. He blinked severally and rubbed his eyes to make sure he saw right.“Who the hell was that, Muriel? Who is he? Don’t even try to tell me you are cheating on the Alpha with that man. Do you think he is normal? Have you ever seen a man as good-looking as him before? Don’t you think something must be fishy with him? What has come over you, Muriel? You are losing it, aren’t you?” Ian quizzed in a jabber that got me staring at him, confused. “Now don’t look at me with those uncommon eyes of yours,” he warned, pointing a finger at me and squinting his eyes w
~Muriel~I was standing in front of the mirror with my mind beclouded with lots of jumbled thoughts. I took a deep breath with my eyes closed. A hand came on my shoulder, and I gasped, widening my eyes open. I saw the reflection of Russell in the mirror. I reeled instantly to face him.“Why are you so shocked to see me?” he asked.“No… no, I wasn’t shocked, you startled me,” I gasped out, moving away from him. He grabbed my wrist, making me stare at him.“You don’t look comfortable with me anymore, Muriel. Did I do anything wrong?” he spoke in a soft tone that broke my heart into millions of pieces. Tears welled up in my eyes. “Talk to me, what’s wrong? What did your cousin say to you?”“Come on, Russell, don’t bring my cousin into this,” I blinked back the tears, taking a few steps away from him. “Not just him, Russell, everyone that knows about the demons never says good about them. Are you manipulating me to love you, Russell? How coul
Grace ran down to her father’s room. She was the Beta’s last child and Autumn was the Beta’s second child, the one that took after her father. While the last child was a fraidy-cat, the first child was a hothead, she listened to no one and did whatever she pleased. She got married to her mate and moved away from Bluemoon pack. Autumn was trained by the Gamma to be a warrior when she turned 10 years old. When she turned 18, she never cared to find her mate, she always hated the thought of finding her mate and getting married, which would automatically stop her from fighting. “What’s the problem, Grace?” Beta Neil, who was behind his desk, holding a document asked, standing up. Grace sprinted to him, hiding behind him. “What is it, who’s after you?”“Fa… Father, it’s Autumn,” she fearfully pointed to the door.“What about her? Did she get into trouble again?” Beta Neil asked, holding Grace from his back to his front.“No, Father, she… she saw a…”“She saw a what?”“She saw a demon!” Gr
~Autumn~I reached my room, halting at the door when I saw my father relaxed on a couch, waiting for me.“Come on, my child, we need to talk,” he told me, sitting up. I moved closer and sat with him.“What do you want us to talk about, Father?” I asked.“You haven’t told me about your mate, dear? Who is he?” he inquired.“Don’t mind him, Father, he is just a maniac. I was going to reject him when I discovered I didn’t know his name. He was mocking me, Father, can you imagine?” I lamented.“Are you drunk, Autumn?” his voice changed into a pissed-off tone. “How can you say you were going to reject your mate without knowing who he is? His he that bad?”“I can’t stand him, Father, he is a psychopath. How can he be my mate and seize my dagger? Who does that?”“What did you do before he seized your dagger?” Father queried. I pouted my lips and rolled my eyes. “You attacked him, didn’t you? Your hotheadedness will one
We reached Russell’s room, having landed in the middle of the bedroom. I disengaged the hug, looking around. Everything was still in place. I can’t believe I’m back here to stay. Even if I get angry this time, I can’t say I’m going home.“I won’t let you get angry,” Russell said, walking behind me. I turned and glared at him. “Did you enter my head again?” I groaned.“Oh-oh! I already said I won’t let you get angry and you are already furious. Tsk! I didn’t intrude on your private talk,” he said with a funny head shake and I chuckled. Now I noticed.“Wait, what happened to the old dining table?” I asked, walking to the dining table.“Uh, I… I broke it,” he stuttered. I looked at him and shook my head. The new one wasn’t bad anyway. It’s a porcelain-designed table with three golden chairs rounding it. I felt the smooth tabletop with my hand and sighed. Finally, I can sleep in peace. Russell was already on the bed, relaxing with his arms forming a pillow behind his head.“Russell?” I
~Muriel~Falling off, strong arms wrapped around my body. I quickly opened my eyes and I was back on the cliff. What just happened? Was I imagining my fall?“How can you die without me, Beauty?” I heard Russell’s voice from my back and I turned to him. I stood frozen for a moment. I thought he wouldn’t ever come for me. I hurried into his arms, wrapping my arms around his torso while sobbing.“I love you, Russell,” I expressed.“I love you too. Sorry I took so long to come,” he apologized and I disengaged the hug.“Don’t be sorry, Russell,” I said. “I am sorry. I know I betrayed you. I shouldn’t have allowed another man to touch me. I regret everything, Russell. Now I learned it was my fate. I am meant to be with you, but you have to accept my child, please,” I apologized sincerely. He ran his hand through his hair and smiled.“I accept you and I accept anyone you wish me to accept. I love you, Muriel. I was just hurt. I thought
~Ruby~I took a cabby out of town. Where am I going? There are thousands of cliffs in Richmond, how do I locate that particular cliff? All I know is that the cliff has a deep forest beside it. Which forest it is, on which land, which state, I know nothing. Even when the cabby asked me where I was going, I told him to just drive. Now I’m out of the city, facing God knows where. I began walking, trailing a dirt track. If the werewolf in my dream wants me to come to him, why wasn’t he specific? I grunted when I got pierced by a thorn as I trudged my way into the woods. After forever walking, I was faced with a sea with just two boats on it. One boat was returning with passengers and the other was about to start without passengers. I rushed down to the boatman.“Hey, excuse me!” I said. He turned to me.“Hello, where are you going, Miss?” he asked, sounding polite.“Um, I… I am going. Look, I don’t know exactly where I am going. I’m looking for a clif
~Ruby~I turned uncomfortably on the bed. It was him again. I found myself taking a flight into darkness. I screamed as everything flashed across my face. Then the flight stopped and I was right behind him on the clifftop. He was close to the edge of the clifftop, more like he would fall if he took a step forward. “Hey!” I called out, taking careful steps toward him. He looked to his side but didn’t face me. I could see his lip quirking up a smile. He faced the valley again. “Who the hell are you and why are you pestering me?” I queried. He didn’t respond. “Why aren’t you saying something? Why do I keep seeing you? Don’t you talk? Who the hell are you? Are you a werewolf?” I quizzed and stopped before reaching closer to him.“If you are interested to know me, why don’t you come and find out?” he spoke out.“What do you mean?” I asked.“See you,” he said and lunged forward, falling off the cliff. I curiously hurried to the edge, looking d
~Muriel~After much crying, I slept off. I turned over, yawned, and opened my eyes, pulling them on Russell. He was standing close to the wall with folded arms. I sat up quickly. Does he know? My heart picked a race as I stared into his emotionless eyes. “Russell?” I uttered.“It hurts, Muriel. I didn’t know you could hurt me like this,” he expressed. His words sent cold shills to my heart. “What more do you want me to do to show that I love you with all my heart? I have never loved before and I promised myself that when I do, I will love her with all my heart. And I did, Muriel. You accepted me for who I am and I was over the moon because of that. I wanted to fight the world for you, to put a smile on your face, to make you never regret loving me and to die for you. I don’t know what I left out, Muriel. Why did you have to lead me on? You should have told me you never wish to be with me, I would have let you be, I would have let you go because I want you to be hap
~Ian~I headed to Muriel’s room at sunset. I knocked severally before she opened up. “What are you doing here?” she asked, holding the door ajar.“Can we talk, please?” I requested.“No, I don’t have time for people like you. Get out,” she said and closed the door. I stopped the shutting of the door with my clenched fist.“Ouch!” I exclaimed as I succeeded in opening the door. She swiveled abruptly to me.“What did you do, Ian?” she rushed back to me.“Let it be, Muriel. I want us to talk,” I insisted.“You are just so stubborn,” she said, pulling me to the bed. She sat me down and pulled out a drawer, bringing out an ointment. “Show me your hand,” she commented and I forwarded my hand to her. She began applying the ointment to my wrist.“You do care about me, don’t you?” I asked. She glanced at me.“That’s what I’m known for, Ian. I care about those who don’t care about me no matter how painful their a
~Autumn~Ian led me down to his room. I constantly glanced at him. He wasn’t himself, just like me. Sleepless nights made my eyes dull and achy. I bet it happened to him too. He sat me down. “What should I offer you, Miss Fury Autumn?” he asked. I pulled him down on me, pressing his lips against mine. I kissed him hungrily.“Wait,” he pulled away and sat up.“I don’t need any other thing, Ian,” I sobbed, hugging him from behind. “I was wrong. I shouldn’t have overreacted, I should have listened to you. I’m deeply sorry, Ian. Forgive me, please,” I apologized. He removed my hands from his neck and faced me.“I understand you, Miss Fury Autumn. I hold no grudges but the deed is already done, isn’t it? It shows you don’t trust me and there’s no love without trust,” he said.“I know and I’m sorry. I was hurt to see you with her. And I thought the pain I was in before running to you was a result of you cheating on me. Can you even blame me?” I
In the morning, I woke up as early as possible and began packing my bags ready for the journey to Newmoon pack. I dressed up and fixed my dagger into my armored jacket. I opened the door and was faced with Father and Grace, who hid behind Father’s back.“Where are you going, dear?” Father asked.“What is this stupid girl doing here?” I pointed angrily at Grace. She clutched Father’s robe.“You need to calm down, Autumn. She is still your sister, you know? She was indeed stupid but if you check her intentions, you will know she was just trying to help your relationship with Ian. It’s just her foolishness that allowed her to be used by Ken. Don’t be mad at her, please,” Father stated.“I’m sorry, Autumn. Forgive me,” Grace interjected.“You be quiet!” I groaned. “You don’t know the atom of what you have done. You made me reject Ian. I allowed him to go without trying to stop him. You don’t know what I went through in his absence. Just fast and pray to the Moon Goddess that Ian forgives
~Mateo~I was fully ready to be crowned the king of the demon kingdom now. No more troubles. After my shower earlier, I took a nap and I slept peacefully. Nothing feels like being normal again. I took a quill and was jotting my recent experience when the door slowly opened. Advisor Fort appeared through the door. I smiled boldly at him.“Hello, advisor Fort!” I greeted. He moved closer.“Hello, Mateo,” he responded and sat opposite me.“It has been a while, advisor,” I said, putting the quill down.“Exactly, Mateo. We all have been worried about you. What truly happened to you? Why did you confine yourself in your room?” he queried.“It’s nothing serious,” I smiled it off. “I just needed time to myself, that’s all.”“Good to know. Are you ready for your coronation tomorrow?” he asked.“More than ready, advisor. If there’s anything I will adore in this world, that’s to assume the throne of our great kingdom. And