Viola had promised to meet and talk with Leonardo later, she had more pressing matters that morning. Although the doctor had assured her that Lyra was in much better condition, Viola still rushed to see her that morning. "So when will she wake up?" Viola asked as she peered at Lyra's unconscious body. She had still not woken up after her ordeal and the doctor had assured her that it was normal. Although she strangely felt that something might be off but she didn't push it. He was however a doctor and she wasn't. "And the vampire who bit her? Did he leave?" Viola asked trying to remember the events of the night. The doctor nodded. "Yes. He did." She nodded. "And you're sure she's going to be okay?" The doctor nodded. "Her vitals are okay, she should wake up any moment from now. Please don't fret anymore." Viola nodded. She sat with Lyra for a while, while also taking a few calls. Her grandfather called to ask how everything was going and she sent a text to Lyra's parents who
Viola had woken up. Leonardo made her a cup of coffee. She looked much more better. He had one of his men bring some of her clothes from Lyra's place and they arrived shortly before she woke up. He urged her to change into something more comfortable while he got ready to talk to her about the situation of things. She came back out of his room looking much better. And in better clothing. She dropped her phone on the coffee table, an eager smile on her face. Lyra was finally awake. The doctor had told him that about an hour ago but he didn't want to wake her to tell her. She was back to normal and fortunately, she didn't remember much. All she remembered was that she had been attacked by a strange man in a dark alley. Leonardo even had the chance to speak to her, and he concocted a lie that although her attacker was still on the loose they were going to find him soon. "I just spoke to Lyra. She's doing so much better now!" Viola said as she collapsed on the sofa and Leonardo nodded
One Manhattan West. That was the Bureau's headquarter office. Fitting that it was in New York, one of the most famous and busiest cities in the world. Lyra had made a full recovery and started attending her Cousin's wedding. Viola had to come up with an excuse to not attend, since she was going out with Leonardo. They stepped in the elevator together, accompanied by Sylvester another one of Leonardo's betas. She preferred Sylvester to Loki. He was kinder, gentler and he seemed to be genuinely interested in her. Not like Loki who walked about all day with a scowl on his face and his scowl deepening when he saw her. "Remember. You cannot show the Bureau any sign of weakness or intimidation, they would notice and use it against you." Leonardo repeated and Viola nodded. For some reason, she was not as nervous as she had thought she would be. Maybe because Leonardo and her had spent the night together in each other's arms. Her cheeks warmed at the mere thought of it. He had wante
Shapeshifter. Elf. Vampire. Witch. Faerie. Hunter. Demon. It seemed like every possible group of supernatural that could exist was there. But Viola still felt that the council was inadequate. Grossly inadequate. There were so much more supernaturals she had heard of, like the sea folk, and the druids and the nephilims. Albeit very small minorities but still important. They all had old boring names, something Viola feared would make it harder for their names to stick. But at least she could remember them by what they were. “Is this the Viola who attacked our agent?” The woman was a faerie said and Viola raised her eyebrow. “You mean your agent who provoked me? Or did she not tell you the full story?” The woman scoffed. She turned to Leonardo. “I should think the woman who is to be your Luna Queen should have a much better temperament.” “But then again, the Santangelos are not known for being levelheaded.” She murmured. Viola caught that, but decided to ignore the remark. The
On the flight back to Milan, Viola contemplated everything the Bureau had said to them. It was wild. She had never heard anything like it. Was it even possible? To enslave the whole human race? It sounded like a stupid idea. From all sides. Leonardo has not said anything to her after the meeting with the Bureau. Nothing to suggest whether or not he was contemplating the idea. She felt like he was, because he had been unusually quiet, but she couldn't understand why he would be. Lyra was feeling much better, they had even attended her cousin's wedding together. She could only stay a little while though, she had left shortly after. There was much to do, with the wedding coming up, she realized that she had not picked her wedding gown. Which was wild considering they had three weeks and a few days before the wedding. She would have to go shopping for a wedding dress since she didn't get one in New York. God there was so much to do and it all seemed so rushed. She felt like they could
As Viola had lied about going to New York to shop for wedding dresses, she had no choice but to go and actually shop for wedding dresses when she got back to Milan. This time, she also had other things in mind. She had been thinking about Amit a lot, the demon that had visited her. The amulet that Gwenda gave her protected her from Amit, but she still wanted to talk to Amit. Amit was no ordinary demon. Amit had met her parents and she would very much like to talk to Amit again. So this time, instead of wearing her amulet, she left it on her bedside drawer. She would let Amit come to her. Trace her energy and find her. In the meantime. She hoped that the demon would find her. Because she desperately needed some answers to the questions that were running around in her mind. She had somewhat of a restful night, going to bed knowing that Leonardo was only a few bedrooms away from her wasn't as comforting as it sounded. It actually made a restless for a while. They had talked a bit m
"Mr Leonardo? Your beta is here to see you."The staff said after a brief knock on his study door. Leonardo rubbed his tired eyes and looked at the time. It was almost midnight. What was Loki doing at his place so late. "Send him in."He said and the staff nodded and left. Closing the door slightly.When Viola left he had taken a shower, then a small nap. Then after dinner he went to his study to look at financial reports for the company. He was lagging behind at work. Especially with everything that was going on.He hoped whatever Loki was coming with wouldn't give him more stress. "You weren't answering my calls."Loki said as he walked into Leonardo's study.Leonardo opened the first drawer on his table and fished out his phone. He had switched it off. "I wasn't aware."He said as he showed him his phone. Loki sighed."What was so important that it couldn't wait till tomorrow morning."Loki sighed."I just got word from the pack house. Apparently the pack elders had a meeting.
"You mean there's a way?! A way you can turn into a werewolf?!"Leonardo exclaimed and Viola nodded. "I read about it in my grandmother's diaries. There was a way... she turned into a werewolf once. And a crow too... she was desperate and although it drained her a lot she believes it to be possible."Leonardo's eyes widened."Well if you manage to do that... it would be phenomenal! It would clear all doubts they have of you!"Viola's shoulders slacked as she remembered that there was an actual possibility that she would not be able to do the spell."What if I can't do it?! What if I'm not strong enough?!"She asked and Leonardo waved her comment away. "Nonsense! I've seen you do things you didn't even know you could do. I think you could at least give this a try and see if it would work."Viola didn't look convinced so Leonardo held her hands and drew her close, pulling her closer to him."Viola, I cannot believe a woman of your power and expertise is actually doubting your ability.
Viola had made dinner. And it was delicious. Leonardo came back home to the smell of spaghetti wafting into his nostrils. She invited him to have dinner. He was surprised at the gesture, she didn't have to and yet she did, he wondered why she had even bothered. The clinking of cutlery and the soft hum of the music playing in the background filled the air as they savored their meal. Viola stole a glance at Leonardo, who looked dashing in his suit that he had not taken off, and her heart raced. She took a deep breath and decided it was now or never. Vanessa visiting had made her think about some things and she decided that now, more than ever, they needed to clarify their relationship.They were mates, that was true, but lately it felt like something more had been blooming between the two of them. Something deeper. "Leonardo," she began hesitantly, "there's something I've been wanting to talk to you about."Leonardo, his eyes warm and attentive, put down his fork. "What is it, Viola?
Leonardo sat in his office, poring over files in preparation for an upcoming meeting. The faint sound of footsteps reached his ears, and he glanced up to find his beta, Loki, standing at the doorway. Loki's mischievous grin was as usual, but there was something different in his eyes today."Alpha, how's it going?" Loki asked, leaning casually against the doorframe. "Give me a moment... I should be done here soon and then we can head to the meeting." Loki nodded. "And how is Viola doing?""She's recovering very nicely."Leonardo answered with a smile on his face. He looked a little relieved too. "She's staying with me in the meantime, I think seeing her grandfather will annoy her too much." Loki raised an eyebrow in surprise. "Staying with you? That's good."Leonardo looked at Loki with a curious expression. "Do you have something to say? I feel like there's something on your mind...""Well... it's just that lately, you've been all about Viola. Talking about her, caring for her...
In the bedroom, Viola lay still, her chest rising and falling in the rhythm of deep exhaustion. The air was heavy with the remnants of magic, a testament to the draining spell she had just performed. Leonardo, sat by her side, quiet, unwavering and still. She had completed the spell. She had finally unbinded herself from Gwenda. Which meant, Gwenda was dead. She still did not know the full details of how she had done what she needed to do, but all she could remember was that she had found a door in her mind to Gwenda's mind and she had opened that door and she had tampered with things she shouldn't have tampered with. No part of her felt sorry, at least not yet. She couldn't tell if it was because of the exhaustion or because of something else. As moonlight streamed through the window, casting a gentle glow over Viola's face, Leonardo's eyes gleamed with pride. With a tender smile, he brushed a strand of hair from her forehead and leaned in close. His warm breath danced on her skin
“Leonardo! Leonardo!”Viola’s voice was low and raspy, her lips devoid of colour and her face pale and gaunt, she looked like she was about to faint. "I think she wants to kill me... this headache feels too much. It feels like my head is about to split into two."Viola moaned as she sat on the bedroom floor, Leonardo was by her side, holding on to her closely."I hate this so much! I feel so useless! I wish I could help!"He sounded agitated. The two of them were. It had barely been hours since they arrived from Vincenzo's place. "It should pass soon….”Viola murmured but even she wasn't sure of the words that were coming out of her mouth. The pain was so intense that she could feel it clouding her vision. "Should we try what Vincenzo said? Do you think it'll work?"Viola was too tired to speak. She couldn't even move her lips if she tried, but she nodded to Leonardo and he swung into action. Vincenzo had mentioned that the technique he was about to tell Viola was a theory his own
The pain subsided moments later, but Viola knew she had only succeeded in distracting Gwenda momentarily. Gwenda would continue her wicked spells soon enough and she would be able to do nothing to stop it. The thought alone frightened her, that one person could take advantage of her power in such away.Leonardo looked distraught, she had made him cut her with a knife and even pour salt on the wound to slow down the healing. He didn't want to do it, but she had pleaded that for her sake he should. He tried his best and she had tried not to faint and the sight of her blood.The wound was slowly healing now and she was no longer trying to stop it from healing. Stalling would only delay, Gwenda would perform her spells anyway, she needed a way out.She flipped through Eudora's diaries hoping to find some answers, but there was so many information, but not on the
"Miss Viola! Are you sure you're not making a terrible mistake?! What would happen if your grandfather comes back and doesn't see you at home?!"Alessandra pleaded but Viola ignored her, she continued dumping her clothes into the suitcase. It really was the last straw, she couldn't wait to leave. She also had to find a way to break the spell and since Gwenda was of no use to her she would have to find another way."I don't care. And what would he do? Really what would he do?!"She said as she laughed manically.She had had enough. Enough of his antics and enough of his games, if he wanted her to come back home he would have to right his wrongs."Oh please Viola! Just think it through...""I've made up my mind. I'm not coming to this house anymore. I'm leaving."She had called Leonardo, so he would be there any minute to pick her up."Viola please! Just think this through!""Think what through?! That man has had a hold on my life ever since I was born! And now, even when I'm grown he's
Leonardo dropped off Viola at her home, he wanted to be with her but he was going to have a lot of work to do and he was afraid he wouldn’t be able to watch over her properly. Viola was still very weak, her body was sore and she could barely walk on her feet, Leonardo had to carry her to her room.Gwenda rushed to her room few minutes after he left after being informed by Alessandra that Viola was sick and weak. "What happened?!"She exclaimed as she saw Viola lying on her bed weak. She had eye-bags underneath her eyes, her skin looked pale and her lips were chapped. Viola smiled weakly, few hours ago she had felt on top of the world, racing through the woods with inhuman speed and now she couldn't even lift her legs without pain shooting through her."The transformation spell... took more out of me than I expected."She said and Gwenda shook her head.“Oh dear! I’m so sorry! If I had known it would we would have found another way.”Viola shrugged.“It was the only way.”"I'll make
Leonardo watched Viola sleeping peacefully in his bed. He had opened the curtains, letting the sunlight in and hoping that it would prompt her to wake up. She had been sleeping all morning, granted, the transformation spell must have taken a lot of her energy but he didn't plan to stay in the pack house the whole day and he wanted to leave. He was meant to take her with him. She stirred slightly, then her eyes fluttered open. She turned and looked straight at him."Glad you're awake.""How are you doing?"He asked her and she nodded."I'm fine."She said as she slowly sat upright.God she felt like someone had hit her with bricks all over and she felt so sore. She didn’t imagine that she would feel so sick and exhausted. "Do you remember everything that happened?"He asked and she nodded, her fingers slightly massaging her forehead. Did she? "Yes. Yes. I think I do.""Did I pass my initiation?"She asked eagerly and Leonardo nodded."You did. The elders would be here any minute to
Leonardo and Viola arrived at the pack house late. Around seven pm. The initiation ritual was in a few minutes. They had left pretty late because Viola had been stuck on the transformation spell for hours. Hours and hours on end before Gwenda finally made a breakthrough. Even when she finally did, she didn't get time to practice the spell because Leonardo had come around to pick her up shortly after. She had no other choice but to leave with him. He didn't tell her what her ordeal would be or if he managed to make it easier for her but from the grim look on his face and the unspoken words he said, Viola could tell that it was not good.She tried to remain calm and Leonardo had offered her words of encouragement. She knew she had tried her best from her end, even with the limited time, she had pushed herself, more than she had ever done before just to make sure she had least had a fighting chance at her ordeal.When they arrived at the pack house they were led straight to an opening