Olive quickly settled in at the Senshi Temple like it was a second home to her. She loved the serenity of the temple that spanned thousands of acres, and had gotten lost a few times trying to find her next lesson ground. The temple was like a university in size and purpose, with students teaming about. But each of them kept to themselves, especially as they were from different parts of the world and even different times. They were there for different purposes too, and it was shocking to find some students had no idea there were at Senshi but had a different name for it.Koushi and Lutz were always around her, helping her to settle down, to find her way around, or get study materials from the library which was so big Olive could be lost in it and never found.They trained with her too and taught her skills they had learned themselves after living in Senshi for 200 years, waiting for her.The men were really helpful, though Lutz wouldn't do anything without grumbling about it at first.
The Baron's army was now like a swarm of bees noisily buzzing around like a formation. They were crazy, horrendous, violent and extremely strong enough to rip one in two with just one movement. Their claws were as sharp and thick as talons, and the fangs in their mouth protruded like a dragon's teeth. How The Baron managed to formulate whatever created those things was a wonder. He had alchemists, healers, sorcerers and even very dark wizards who did his every bidding. But he brought the ideas first and they had to work hard to bring them to fruition.“My army in whom I am well pleased. Undefeatable. Invisible. Fierce. Nothing can stop us now!” The Baron bellowed from the top of the tower where he stood with his allies, including the Grand Masters of The Vrek Cult, Cynthia and Gia.His hybrid army gave an ear-aching shriek all at once at his proclamation, going into a ravaging frenzy.The spring night was lovely, but chills crept up Gia's spine and she felt suffocated. Fear coated her
Alpha Knight returned from his quarterly report meeting with the mayors of the cities in Balendin Pack and sauntered straight to his quarters. He was exhausted. That word was even a freaking understatement. He was deteriorated. Every minute, he felt his life snapping away at the edges and his wolves losing their grip on his soul. They were amazing creatures and had been working so hard to keep him, especially Fervour who managed to tether unto the connection with Olive and feed it to his soul. It was the reason he hadn't gone wild totally. A part of him knew she would be back and she wasn't snatched away from him forever.“Are you okay, Wayne?” Dolly's voice sounded in his ears as he crossed the kitchen door. He turned and saw his sister coming out of it with two cups of coffee.“I'm fine,” he managed a reply. She hurried towards him and handed him one cup.“I checked your trash, Wayne. All of Mufasa's prescriptions are there. You aren't taken them anymore.”Wayne grimaced then gulped
Olive and Wayne unlocked from their welcome kiss, totally breathless yet needing more.Olive's fingers dug into Wayne's unruly hair and she smiled at him.“I've missed you so much,” she whispered. He smirked and held up her face, almost wanting to kiss her again.“If you know how much I've missed you —”“You'd give each one of us sacks of gold coins,” Jake cut in with a smile. Olive whipped her head towards where he stood just few feet from them.“Jake,” she called and embraced him. He patted her back, genuinely beaming with joy.“Glad to see you back whole. This place was awful without you,” he said then stole a glance at Wayne. Olive furrowed her brows.“Why do I feel like he gave you all a lot of trouble while I was aw...” she trailed off when Wayne turned around and the light directly illuminated his face.“Wayne...what is this? What happened to you? Baby!”She gasped as she thoroughly began looking at him. She was so overcome with joy she hadn't seen that her mate had deteriorate
Shem poured out drinks into cups and took one for himself as everyone else began grabbing theirs. They were all gathered in the Circular Cabinet after a rough day of engaging in extreme trainings, checkups and investigations. It was a day after the strange attack from the prisoners and investigations surrounding their sudden behavior were ongoing. How did they even break out from the prison? Even the prison guards were under possession and had joined in the fight.Unfortunately, most of the prisoners had to be killed in order to curb the fight and the few that survived were in the infirmary under strict and secure conditions.“Do you two actually wear anything order than those strange black villain outfits?” Shem questioned, looking at Lutz and Koushi who were picking up drinks. They had initially insisted on standing guard in front of the Alpha and Luna's quarters because they must keep ‘their’ firewolf safe at all times. It was a ridiculous idea, considering those two were still und
Olive laughed then looked up at her young brother-in-law.“Hi, Shem. Nice to see you again. You look way bigger and finer, dude. What have you been doing?”She hadn't actually spoken with him or really even seen him since she arrived. He was in his wolf form fighting that night when they came and didn't shift back before she took Wayne to their quarters.Shem shot her a smile.“I've been fine. Just being handsome as usual. But what I did the most was miss your presence especially the times that loaf by your side there gave us slices of hell each day for sandwiches.”Then he and Crusoe explained all Wayne had actually gone through and how he had almost taken them all down to hades. Olive was horror-struck and dumbfounded at the revelation. She never knew it was that bad. He had definitely ran completely mental!She was glad she had returned before it got to a point of no return. But she had one question and that was what had happened to him other than the call of the mate bond. She cou
“Did you say the Ignis fatuus can destroy as long as its the target?” Crusoe asked, sitting up and peering his eyes.Olive furrowed her brows. As long as it's the target? So did the dragon think it through to mark a particular target and destroy it no matter what it was?Wait...if that was the case...then—Lutz's voice cut into her thoughts.“Yes. It can. Anything can be destroyed with it. Cancer, organs, poisons... Especially those with no cure. Example, the Touch-me-not poison. Olive's future dragon is the only way,“ he revealed and the information was like a bomb was dropped in the mist of them all. In fact, Olive heard a loud thump in her ears like a bomb truly dropped. But that could just be her blood pressure.“Are you...real?” Shem stuttered.“As real as a two century old alchemist and historian can be,” Lutz replied.Olive's hands began to visibly shake and she found it hard to control the tremors. There was hope. There was freaking hope for them.Goodness! There was hope!Wayn
Alpha Knight stood at the end of the hallway, his hands on his pockets while he looked out the window there. Lutz and Koushi looked at each other with furrowed eyebrows, none of them moving away from the door they had stepped through from. Alpha Knight turned his head slightly just enough to look at them. He raised an eyebrow, his eyes piercing deep at them.“Are you going to keep standing there? Or should I make you come all the way too?” he asked.“How dare you hypnotize us?” Lutz asked, his nostrils flaring in anger. Alpha Knight made a sound that seemed like a chuckle and a scoff altogether.“Come here, Firewolf Guard,” he said under his breath with his power and the two men began walking until they each stood right behind him on both sides.“Even if you don't respect me as your leader's mate, husband and Alpha—you are in my territory. Respect that,” he said darkly and turned around to meet both men's gazes.“I want to know what I must concerning the journey.”He released his hol
The camp was empty safe for a massive building that was like a stone tower. There was a huge field surrounding it, cleared clean of trees, shrubs and plants. Calor could smell it.“Damn, it that's foul!” Olive sneered and gagged. “The Unbidden Army. They smell dead,” Astra explained. “But where are they?” Wayne asked, looking at the camp through Astra's vision too.“Underground, in that building. Laying low,” she replied. A few men with thick leather hoods were stationed outside, and there was an occasional movement of other people to and from the tower. A few tents were pitched on the field and they contained a few people.“How can we attack and besiege this place? It doesn't look impossible but...I kinda feel like there's more to this place than any we see,” Olive noted.“You shouldn't even be seeing this place in the first place,” Calor communicated. “Why?”“Because it's warded. Heavily warded to be simply invisible. No one should see or access it. But we can. And by that, I me
The van parked in front of the castle and they alighted. The fresh air hit their faces and Olive took in a deep breath. She was home. Oh, she missed home so much. She couldn't wait to see the guys. Alpha Knight came around her and sneaked his arm around her waist.“How does it feel?” she asked, looking up into his face as he gazed at his magnificent castle. The sun was setting already and the glow illuminated the building.“Feels like peace,” he answered and looked down at her.“I thought you felt at peace wherever I was?” Wayne chuckled.“I feel at home wherever you are. But I feel at peace when you're home with me.”Olive rolled her eyes.“You're just good with words,” she muttered and he laughed. “Are we heading in or gazing at the castle like it's a new building?” Jake asked as he made his way towards the entrance. Olive chuckled and followed after Jake, with Wayne right beside her. Her Guard followed behind them and they entered the castle together. Guards nodded pleasantly at
“You know where we're to go?” Olive asked, even though she learned back at Senshi Temple that the dragon always knew where his rider was headed. “Crystal clear,” Calor answered. They had been flying for two hours straight and each one of them was tired already. Olive's back personally felt like it could break into two any moment now from all that stuff, straight back riding. She needed to lie down for a full day before she could regain herself. “How far are we now?” she asked. “How about you just talk to me through the bond instead of shouting over the noise of the wind?” Olive furrowed her brows. “I can do that?” “Of course you can. What do they teach you at Senshi Temple now?” “Let's try it then.” “It'll be just like talking to your mate. Come one.” Olive chuckled and searched for the newest bond addition within her. She did know that she could talk with her dragon, she just didn't think it would snap into place the very second she met him. ’It's been hours since we met.
Olive shifted a little way off, so all the fire could be for her Wayne alone. She felt hot tears stinging her eyes and she let them fall. Wayne had to make it. Her Wayne had to come back to her.The Ignis Fatuus had no heat at all, so she wasn't afraid of him being burnt because of the way he was engulfed. “He'll be fine now, Flamera,” Lutz whispered to her. Her Guard had come to stand firmly behind her to show their support. A few minutes after Calor began administering his Ignis Fatuus, he stopped. Wayne was revealed there on the black soot ground. He was motionless. And would have looked lifeless if not for the gentle thudding of his heart and the colour of his face. He looked peaceful, whole, alive. Olive gently walked to him and knelt. She cradled his face in her palms and felt his skin. She broke into happy tears. He was safe. She could feel it deep within herself that he was safe. And best of all, their bond tumbled back into place. It felt so peaceful to feel her mate again
Alpha Knight had a dragon? No way. No freaking way. How could that be?“Impossible,” Lutz exclaimed, his face as pale as his hair.“This is a joke, right?” Olive asked, looking from her dragon to the new dragon.“I know we just met, but you should already know I'm not the type to joke around,” her dragon groaned and huffed. “But how is this possible? Never...and I repeat, never has this been heard of. Only the Firewolf of a generation is gifted a dragon. One dragon per Firewolf of a generation!” Lutz argued, his tone filled with disbelief and shock. This was simply not possible. He had studied the books for years. He was the most learned historian. He did not know this. This was simply unheard of.“No Firewolf is like her,” the male dragon brought down his voice to say. Olive felt him look at her with adoration and pride. She jerked her head to look at him immediately. He adored her? Since when?“I saw what you did. We both did,” he stated. “What did I do?” Olive questioned.“For th
The dragon had not lifted its mouth to speak but Olive heard it clearly in her head. It was like she was thinking in a different, deep and animalistic voice. ‘I can hear your thoughts. That cocky mate of yours never thought you how to put up your mind shield?’ he spoke again, his irritation clear in his voice. Olive stood dazed just staring at the magnificent creature. It was so huge, like a building and yet so alive. It raised its left front limb and shifted it on the ground. Black dust rose up and covered her from the mere casual action. She broke into a fit of coughs that were inaudible.‘Fragile. Humph,’ it said. ‘Stop referring to me as it! I'm a male dragon.’He shifted his whole body when he said that, made some guttural sounds and flapped his wings. More dust this time accompanied by wind had Olive almost falling to the floor. She felt an emotion rush at her. Of facepalming. Or eye rolling. Or mock gagging. She looked up. Was her dragon already tired of her in just a few s
He gently let them land on the rock directly beneath them, but before Olive could wince at the temperature of the rock, she was controlled back into the air. And in a second, was tearing through the wind towards her mate.Alpha Knight pulled her to himself in a quick zap. She was in his arms two seconds later and he was squeezing the life out of her.“Wayne...Wayynee, I can't bre-eathee,” she drawled before he released her. He looked her over frantically, his arms firmly pressed unto her shoulders.“You almost didn't breathe for real. I almost lost you. What if I hadn't heard? What if I was even a minute late?” he panicked. Olive smiled.“Thank you for saving us,” she said and hugged him. He kissed her ear and rubbed her gently on the back.“If I don't rush to your rescue, then I don't exist,” he muttered and her ear again. Then they unlocked. He took her arm and grimaced at the sight of her open palm. It was a bloody gash that wasn't healing.“It's not healing and it hurts ten times
Olive gathered her strength and rose from the black sand. She dusted the grains off her body and hair the best she could and took in a deep breath. The hot air burned her nostrils and she let out a cough. She could still feel the chill of the ocean water against her skin even while standing in a place about 60 degrees hot.Olive looked around again and could not find her bag anywhere. She had thought her bag would be strapped to her back like it was before the drowning illusion. The bag required a lot of straps and lock-in, and would take her at least a minute to take it down from her back. But it was no longer on her, and it had disappeared altogether.Even as worry for her mate and Guard ate at her, she knew she had to start moving. The dragon was waiting for her and she couldn't show any weakness. Her mate and Guard would find their way. They'd be fine.And so the Firewolf began her trek towards the looming black mountains. Waves of heat blew at her, and she thought on plenty of oc
They grabbed onto their bags, which were still firmly strapped around their backs, and began to run.“They aren't even coming at us yet!” Lutz shouted, looking back at the birds who were just peaceful and innocent.“Don't you wait until they are!” Koushi responded. Olive looked at him.“You too, scared of them ostriches?” she laughed.“Like your mate said...naked-necked nightmares!”Olive's laugh was the only thing heard now as they raced through the savannah. Alpha Knight looked back and took a sharp intake of breath.“Here they come!!”Simultaneously, they all looked back to see the birds now flexing their long legs and covering the distance between them in just a few minutes.“This is their damn savannah,” Olive stated as they cut through knee-length dry grasses. “I'm shifting everyone. Grab hold to me,” Wayne announced.“Why didn't you shift earlier?!” Lutz nagged. He was getting weak, out of breath, and red-faced.“So you could run a bit, Lutz,” Wayne answered with a wicked gri