CHAPTER 90~GABRIELLA'S POV~A large wooden door suddenly appeared a short distance from where Cortana stood in the mansion. The door creaked open slowly, and cold wind from the snowy lands we were on blew into the mansion, spreading snowflakes all around.I and the three sisters quickly rushed into the mansion after checking if it was indeed Alpha Stevens Mansion. We shut the door again, and it vanished completely.I looked around the hall until my eyes fell on Cortana. She still stood like a brick wall at her usual spot. I rushed toward her and hugged her tightly, knowing she wouldn't react to it.“I missed you so much, Cortana,” I said in excitement.“Wow, this is where you guys live?” Angela asked as she admired the interior decorations of the mansion.“Yeah, we're servants here. But don't get it wrong, the alpha became such a generous person ever since he started interacting with Gabriella, and now he treats all his servants so well, or maybe just the ones that are close to Gabri
CHAPTER 91~GABRIELLA'S POV~“What was my second personality like?” Alpha Steven asked. We both walked through the small forest that extended from within the mansion's premises and into the outside world. Dried leaves crumpled and rustled under our feet, and birds of different species chirped and sang in the trees.The question he asked made my heart jump. “If I were to tell him about his second personality now, I might end up telling him that I felt a mate bond with him, and thats not going to be good,” I thought to myself with worry on my face.“Well, your second personality was an adventurous one. He loved to go to different places and to make new friends. He was very cheerful and funny,” I said, trying to be as vague as possible.“Are you trying to say I'm not cheerful and funny?” Steven asked.“My lord, you hardly ever smile, and when you do, it's a lot more intimidating than cheerful. Not that I don't like your smile; it's just that you're... not very good at being happy,” I rep
CHAPTER 92~GABRIELLA'S POV~I and the other girls sat in the room, laughing and talking about everything that took place on our journey to save Angela. We told her about the abilities of the heralds and how I was the only one who could touch the gemstone.“I still can't believe Valerie tried to stab you,” Christine said, giggling after.“Me too; Valerie is the Herald who sees good in everything. She's got a positive and cheerful attitude. Seeing her eyes as she swung that dagger repeatedly, I thought I was going to die for sure,” I replied.“Wow, I would've loved to see that side of you, Valerie. Not in a million years would the thought of you holding a dagger or attacking someone ever cross my mind. Maybe you're not as soft as I thought you were,” Angela said. She sat beside me, and Valerie sat beside Marie.“Oh, common. I'm not like that; the situation just got to my head, and I lost my mind. I could even hear voices coming from the lava pit, telling me to save my sister and kill G
CHAPTER 93~3RD PERSON'S POV~Clarabelle rushed toward Gabriella, holding the dagger tightly in her left hand. She thrust the dagger at her face with as much force as she could muster, but Gabriella moved to the side as quickly as she could, avoiding the attack, which was inches from her forehead.She started to breathe heavily as she staggered back. It was at this point that she realized Clarabelle wasn't joking around.Clarabelle's eyes looked crazed, and she was ready to take Gabriella's life in exchange for what she had been promised.“Clarabelle, you have to stop this. I know you're still in there. Don't let your past push you into doing something you might regret forever,” Gabriella yelled as she continued to avoid Clarabelle's attacks.“Be quiet! You know nothing about me or my past. I would do anything to bring my family back, including killing you,” Clarabelle yelled back.“I know that's not you speaking; this thing that has taken over your mind is making you feel that way, b
CHAPTER 94~3RD PERSON'S POV~“Well, that escalated really quickly,” Angela said softly. All four girls sat quietly in the room, thinking about what had happened to Gabriella and Clarabelle.“Where do you think Clarabelle went?” Valerie asked, turning to Marie.“I'm… not sure. Clarabelle was very secretive about her past. Each time we tried to talk to her about her background, she would always find a way to change the topic. After a while, we stopped trying to find out. So, we don't know where she came from or who her parents are. All we know is that she was our friend,” Marie replied. The sad expression on her face could not be seen as she still had her blindfold on, but it was very evident in her voice that she was really hurt.Christine rested her head quietly on Marie's thighs as tears rolled out of her eyes. Her heart was still in shock, and she couldn't speak or do anything else but cry.“Christine, it's okay. I'm sure Clarabelle is fine wherever she is. You need to stop crying
CHAPTER 95~3RD PERSON'S POV~The sound of the violin echoed through the empty void of Gabriella's mind as she floated unconsciously in her own subconscious. The music was soothing to the ear, and the humming that echoed softly behind it contributed greatly to its beautiful notes.Her eyes suddenly swung open, and she stopped moving mid-air, then fell into a pool of water, generating a large splash."Oww!" Gabriella groaned in pain, slowly getting up from the pool. She looked around, then walked in different directions, looking for dry land she could step into, but there was none.“Where am I?” Gabriella asked softly, with a confused expression on her face.“You're in your mind," a voice came from beneath her.She turned to her feet and found her reflection smiling at her.“Holy crap!!” Gabriella exclaimed, jumping back in fear and landing inside the pool of water again.As Gabriella slowly backed up, her head hit something behind her, and the voice sounded again.“Don't be scared; I'
CHAPTER 96~3RD PERSON'S POV~The Dark-Fang pack wolves, led by Alpha Noah Montgomery, marched through the Mortimer mansion gates. Alpha Steven and Gregory stood quietly as the warrior wolves spread around the front yard to make way for their alpha. “Welcome, Alpha Noah. It's really good to see you,” Steven said, walking forward. He stretched his arm forward, offering a handshake, and Alpha Noah immediately accepted, shaking his hand for a moment and then letting go.“The pleasure is all mine. It is truly an honor to be joining the greatest pack in existence for the battle of a lifetime. With both our packs combined forces, our victory is sure,” Noah said with a grin.“Yes, shall we proceed to my office so we can discuss the plans?” Steven asked.“Of course, there's no time to waste,” Noah replied. “Right this way, Lord Noah,” Gregory said. Both he and Steven led Noah toward the office, and as they walked through the passages, Noah looked around, examining the maids that walked by
CHAPTER 97~3RD PERSON'S POV~"Alright, everyone, move quickly and carefully; we don't have time to waste,” Gregory said, guiding all the maids in the mansion toward the underground hideout he had prepared for them.As Gregory directed them toward the entrance, another warrior wolf recorded the number of maids that entered using numbered cards that were previously handed to them.The maid also brought with them clothes and supplies that would last them for however long the war was going to be.As the maids rushed through the passage, Christine walked by.“Gregory, we need to talk,” Christine said, stopping before him.“Christine, not now; we can talk after the war is over. You should hurry into the hideout before it's closed,” Gregory replied.“But it's really important; you're going to war with really dangerous people, so I might not have this chance anymore. Please listen to me,” Christine said.“Christine, Common, the doors are closing!” Marie yelled, standing at the door to the un