Aspen
I can’t believe I let this happen. I promised Derek she would be safe here and yet here she is fighting for her life. I didn’t realize Mira had slipped silver daggers laced with wolfsbane, making it more difficult for Terra to heal. On top of that, Mira had pierced Maliyah’s lung. Our best healers have done all they can, but they cannot rid Maliyah of the wolfsbane. That is beyond our abilities as it’s not an issue among our people. I need to have Derek’s doctor teach my people how to rid wolves of this toxic plant. This will not be the last attempt on Maliyah’s life.
Maliyah has been out for three days and her family is on their way. I don’t know how I can face them after I have failed them on protecting their daughter. I also still need to tell Derek of his connection to Enzo Black. I have learned all there is and now is the time to tell him. I hope I have not lost their trust.
MaliyahOne more week left and I’ll finally be eighteen! These last few months have dragged on and on. I’ve really missed Aspen, but at least we’ve been able to write each other with the help of Olivia and Oliver. Dad ordered me to not contact Aspen, he never said my friends couldn’t for me. There is always a loophole if you look hard enough.Strangely, Luca and I have become good friends since I’ve returned. I am still unsure of what these feelings I have for him are but he has kept me company and always knows how to make me laugh. I trust him and had asked dad to make him one of my guards. Mom, for some reason, was not happy about it but dad agreed since I feel comfortable around him and promised not to ditch him.Today the twins and I are going over the birthday preparations have a tailor is coming for one last alter of the twin’s outfits. I decided to wear the dress I wore to the spring solstice as I have fallen in love wi
Maliyah“Maliyah? Are you okay? Hey, you’re okay.”I am hyperventilating as I feel like my lungs are on fire. I take in my surroundings and see Luca looking at me with concern.“Your eyes were glowing silver, were you having another vision?”“I need to get home, now.”Luca says no more and leads me back to the car, mind linking Chris to head to the pack house. Luca doesn’t say a word the whole ride home which I appreciate. The future has changed and I need to let my parents know. I wish I knew why it’s changed and now it involves Accalia. Whoever they are, they have us both and I don’t like that. ‘Maliyah what is wrong? Luca told us you had another vision,’ dad mind links me.‘Are you in your office?’‘Yes.’‘
AspenI am unhappy with the situation but I knew this was always a possibility, I just wish it wasn’t with Luca. There is something I just don’t trust about him and how he came out of no where. I don’t believe his story, but I haven’t been able to prove otherwise. I leave Maliyah in room to sort through her thoughts. I know she is stressing over this and needs her space.Derek is not happy with Luca. Maliyah is still underage and even if she is his mate, he is not allowed to say or do anything. I promised I wouldn’t hurt him, but I am going to find him and confront him about this. It would make sense as to why he is always hanging around her, trying to get close to her since he arrived.I head for the unmated warriors dorms and I find him, talking among other warriors. The smirk on his face turns into a frown as he stands.
MaliyahSince our fight, I haven’t seen Aspen. He’s been off with Dimitri ever since, convinced I’m under some spell. Today mom and I are having a spa day as tomorrow is my birthday party. I’m excited to finally be turning eighteen and hopefully figure out this mate bond thing.I’ve been painting the black wolf more and more often and I don’t know why. It’s even starting to make me worry a bit. After I shower, I head downstairs for breakfast before mom and I head out. Everyone is already in the dining room, laughter filling the room.“Hey everyone!”“Good morning Maliyah, you ready for today,” asks mom“Yes! I need a spa day.”“Good, Jasmine and Ren will be joining us today.”“Really mom? More guards?”“Yes. I thought you liked Jasmine and Ren?”&
MaliyahAfter we finish our shakes, we head back to the pack house and Aspen said he had to meet Dimitri. Mom drives around to the back as guests have begun to arrive for those who need to stay the night. When she parks the car and we get out, we see Luca and Chris talking with other warriors.I smile at Luca who waves at me and I wave back. Mom is looking between me and Luca and glares at Luca. The warriors scramble as mom is letting out her Luna aura.“Mom, your freaking them out.”“Sorry.”We head inside and I can feel she is dying to talk about Luca.“Why don’t you like Luca?”“I just don’t trust anyone with my children.”“You trust Aspen?”“He’s been a family friend for years Maliyah and helped save you multiple occasions. I trust him. Luca is new and his past is a mystery.”“That doesn’t mean you should be s
MaliyahI wake up early the next day, unable to sleep. Today is my birthday party and at midnight I will find out if my fated mate is here. I finally had inspiration to paint something other than the black wolf, but it doesn’t make me feel any better. I set my paintbrush down, admiring my new painting. I painted me and my sister with my dragon sitting next to me and her wolf sitting next to her.“Oh Malayah, help me out here. What should I do,” I whisper to no one in particular.“Well that is a silly question.”I look over towards my bed and find Malayah sitting there, still looking the same age when she died.“How are you here? I must be going crazy or having a vision.”“Ryuu gave me a few minutes with you. I can tell you anything but I can give you a warning.”“Wh
Maliyah“There, you look gorgeous birthday girl,” says Victor as he applies the last of the makeup.I didn’t realize this transformation would take all afternoon, plus we had to take a break for dinner. Victor first washed my hair, then he cut away all the split ends, gave me a little trim and then washed and dried my hair again. Afterwards me began to curl my hair before pinning it up, only leaving a few strands hanging loose.Then the makeup. Victor first washed my face and applied all sorts of creams before actually putting make up. I didn’t realize there were so many steps to take just to apply make up. I prefer not to wear it normally, but caved since tonight is a special night.“Victor you are the best. Thank you.”“Anytime darling, enjoy the night.”Victor packs away his stuff
Maliyah“I just wanted to thank everyone for joining us on this special occasion. I am beyond proud of the kind, beautiful young lady my daughter has turned into. It seems like it’s as only yesterday that I learned that her mother was my mate who had two beautiful daughters I would end up calling my own. Maliyah has a bright future ahead of her and I know she will accomplish anything she sets her mind to. And lastly, a reminder I will bury anyone who hurts her.”The last part of dad’s speech gets a chuckle out of everyone and a few yelling in agreement since they have daughters as well. Just when I thought it was over, mom commands everyone’s attention.“I too, want to thank everyone for coming. I can’t believe my little Maliyah is eighteen and soon going off into the world, learning who she is and what she wants out of life. I am extremely proud of you, Maliyah. You are so strong, loving and talented that