(Back to Muriel’s room)
~Muriel~I froze on my spot, and chills of reality traveled down my spine. Russell had come to see me in Newmoon pack, and a powerful Epsilon lives there, he saw him, exposing my deep secret.“I wouldn’t have believed him, Muriel,” Lucian spoke out. “When I saw how uncomfortable you were on that day, I knew something was wrong. The Muriel I know doesn’t possess the courage to talk back at anyone. But when you went missing on your eighteenth birthday and returned, everything changed. Putting together all your actions, I had to believe Epsilon Cadman’s words. But it’s not your fault, I know how demons work, he must have been manipulating you, and I, Lucian Logan will set you free from that spell,” Lucian declared. I looked at Russell, the angry looks in his eyes weren’t quelled. His fists were clenched, and I could hear the sound of his fast heartbeat, drumming in my ears. I bet if he wasn’t unable to use his powers right now, Lucian~Autumn~I decided to summon the courage to talk to my demon, human of a mate. I wonder exactly where he stays around the pack house. I trampled down the long hallway, hoping to see him by chance like I always do. Nervousness twisted my stomach. I was already imagining him laughing wickedly at me like he did the last time when I couldn’t reject him. My eyes peered every corner of the hallway for him. Before I would reach the porch, I bumped into him. I staggered aside against the wall and he walked past me like he didn’t notice me. I inhaled deeply to subdue the anger that was about being exposed to the surface.“Hey, wait!” I called out, running after him. He kept walking. I ran past him and blocked his way. “I want us to talk,” I said.“Get the hell off my way, I don’t want to ever see you, you hear me?!” he groaned to my face. His harsh tone vibrated against my skin, downpouring a pail of ice on me. I stood frozen, disbelief etched on my face. He pushed
~Muriel~I reached the dungeon. All the guards were down unconscious. I halted in surprise. I looked around the dungeon, it was as quiet as a graveyard. Behind all the barriers lay sleeping prisoners and along all sections lay sleeping guards. I wonder what had happened. I peered through the dungeon till I beheld a terrible sight that got me shrinking away. I covered my mouth to prevent a scream from escaping my lips. On the floor in the dungeon lay heavy silver chains that seemed to light the eerie darkness wrapping the dungeon. I moved closer to the barrier, hoping to see Russell. No one was there.“Russell?” I called out. My voice penetrated the darkness and it hit back to me. “Russell!” I screamed out.“Hey!” Lucian rushed in with three scouts. “Where is he?” he queried. I gnashed my teeth; turning to face him, I tugged at his shirt, pinning it to his throat.“What did you do to Russell, Lucian? If I get to know you harm him, I will kill you!”
~Lucian~I stomped to the Epsilon’s room. He was meditating as usual. I decided to sit and wait for him by taking a seat on a chair close to him. He ended the meditation and opened his eyes to me.“Welcome, Alpha. What brings you to my abode this time?” he queried, standing up from the yoga mat.“A demon…” I paused as his eyes swiveled abruptly to me. I could see disbelief etching on his face as he sat on a chair opposite me. “Yes, Epsilon, a demon trespassed our pack, defiling the rules of morality and entering into my mate’s room,” I explained.“What?!” I sensed terror in the voice of the Epsilon.“Yes, Epsilon. He came to see Muriel. I got him captured and he escaped. How can I destroy him? How can I ruin him completely?” I queried eagerly, vengeance laced in my voice. The Epsilon was mute for a moment.“Hmm!” he drawled the word. “It is a difficult, almost impossible thing to do,” he let out.“No…” I strained the wor
~Autumn~I headed to my room after practicing for a while. It has been a long we went to war, seems boring around Bluemoon Pack now. The last war we went to was many years ago. Reaching my room door, I saw Ian standing, patiently waiting for me. I scowled at him, moving close. “And what are you doing here?” I asked between gritted teeth.“Hey, you are back,” he smiled. Oh, gosh! The smile that irritates me so much. Seeing him smile seems he is mocking me.“What have you come to do this time?” I calmed my voice, opening my door.“I came to see you,” he said. I entered and he followed me up.“I didn’t ask you to come in,” I groaned, turning to face him.“And you as well didn’t slam the door at my face so, I assume you wanted me to come in,” he poured the reality to my face. I gritted my teeth, stamping my feet on the floor with a clenched fist.“Get out!” I snapped.“Whoa! Calm down. Are you always a hot
~Autumn~Before I got over the kiss stuff, my father entered my room. Seeing him, I jerked up. “Greetings, Father, “ I greeted sharply.“Greetings, dear. Grace told me she met your mate already. I came to find out why you haven’t brought him to me yet,” he stated.“Uh, that! I was going to…” I paused. Wait. Father doesn’t know Ian yet? But Ian told me he met him already. That lying human demon.“You were going to what?” Father’s question jolted me.“Uhm! I was going to bring him to you soon. You know, he is somehow busy for now but don’t worry, I will bring him once he is free,” I assured him.“Tell me why you haven’t apologized to him for being rude yet.”“But I just told you he is…”“Please, Autumn. You think I don’t know when you lie? You haven’t apologized, I know you. But one thing is clear, I want to meet your mate tomorrow and you two should be in a perfect relationship before you bring him to me. Is that
~Jennifer~Cora brought water and a towel to clean my feet on my order. I wasn’t comfortable with it but I needed to teach her a lesson for downgrading me because of my Omega status. Now she will experience what it means to be an Omega. I was seated on the couch while she knelt in front of me.“I still can’t believe how fast time flies,” I started. She dared not look into my eyes, she focused. “From a poor, wretched Omega to an expensive, adored Luna. Do you remember the day you made me spill Luna Glenda’s milk?” I asked. She glanced at me and looked down immediately.***I was heading to Luna Glenda’s room to serve her a glass of warm milk. Suddenly from a corner in the corridor, Cora appeared, intentionally hitting me and pushing the tray containing the milk to the floor.“What have you done?” I exclaimed. She plastered a hot slap across my cheek.“You dare not talk back at me. How dare you?” she rebuked. “Look here, Omega, wha
~Autumn~I geared up to go with Ian to my father. After this visit, I bet I will be free from my father’s pester. I met Ian outside my room. “Shall we?” he asked.“Sure,” I accepted and we headed on. We reached my father’s room. He was writing, seated behind his desk. He raised his eyes to us as we entered.“Greetings, Father,” I greeted.“Hello, sir,” Ian saluted. Father stood up and moved to us.“Now you did the right thing, Autumn,” Father smiled. “You are welcome, son, come on, come tell me about yourself,” Father said, leading us to the three sets of couches at the corner of the room. We sat down, I entwined my hand into Ian’s. He looked at me and turned to Father. “Tell me, son, who are you and where are you from?”“My name is Ian Blake from Newmoon Pack. The only son of Edward Blake and the grandson of Gamma Hagan,” Ian introduced himself.“You don’t say,” Father adjusted on his seat. “You mean you are E
It was late in the night when I woke up. I saw Ian writing on my desk. “Hey!” I exclaimed. He looked at me.“You are awake,” he smiled. I yawned.“What are you doing?” I asked, getting down from the bed.“Just writing and waiting for you to wake up,” he replied. I reached behind him and placed my hand on his shoulder.“I must have kept you waiting too long, right?” I pouted.“Not too long. It’s your stubbornness that got you awake by this time. Why didn’t you continue sleeping till tomorrow?” he teased.“I didn’t wake myself up, did I?” I let out, heading back to the bed.“Now that you are awake and you have seen me. Can I go?” he asked, standing up.“Go? Don’t you know what the time is saying? How can you leave me here all night alone when you know I won’t be able to fall asleep easily after waking up now?” I whined.“You want me to guard you all night?” he asked.“That’s what you promised Fat
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