“Damn...but...is this fire wolf supposed to be as real as Wayne's wolves? Like physically?” Shem questioned as they all had their eyes glued to the last picture.“What's her wolf like, Wayne?” Walter asked, ignoring the shock that his brother had three wolves. Three!“She's grey. She's just regular. But we haven't shifted since she began to wield fire,” he answered.“There's another book. This was the last one she created before she arranged everything in place. But she kept this in a different place. Here. Check,” Dr. Lance said while approaching them with a tiny book. It was red, orange and yellow all mixed-up. Wayne received it and opened it. Each page was plain white with just one word on each. Wayne opened it and read them aloud one by one.“To...learn...more...about... Wayne's...mate...and...how...she...completes...the...puzzle...visit...the...Great...Agate... Library...with...Walter...as...the...password,” it said.“To learn more about Wayne's mate, and how she completes the pu
The men went straight to Mufasa's dungeon to submit the information they had received.As they entered in, they found the old man with Ami and Olive pouring over scrolls. They were writing and reading, and sweating.“Something tells me our mission is more successful than yours,” Alpha Knight said, announcing their presence. Olive looked up and a smile broke out her lips immediately. She dumped the scroll in her hands and ran to her mate who grabbed her with open arms.“You have no idea how stressful working with Mufasa is,” she whined while still locked in his embrace. Wayne chuckled and released her.“Believe me, I know. Which is why I always dodge doing anything with him,” he replied and Olive laughed. She looked behind him and saw the other guys.“Hey guys! How was the mission? Any good news?”“Walter is a freaking password,” Shem answered with a shrug and walked past them to sit his butt down.“A pass...word?”“I hope I can eat from Jake's secret snack bar by yelling WALTERRRR in
After that hectic mission and the over one hour they spent in Mufasa's dungeon just going back and forth with questions, Wayne was back in his quarters with his mate. He was weak... The weakest he had been in awhile. It wasn't because of the fact he hadn't rested well or because he had a lot of his hand. But because of the new revelation of his mother. It was all too much. He had thought she was killed innocently and had lived his life with thoughts of revenge on her killers. But turns out his mother had brought that short war on them by wronging the vampires... By stealing from them. Even if it was just the Replenisher she stole, that was enough for them to vanquish her and everything she loved.His mother was a thief... A rogue. He had not even known after that last part except when Mufasa mentioned it just tonight. He hated rogues, yet his mother was one. And she had been with a vampire. A rogue and a vampire was a bloody terrible combination. They must have wrecked havoc together.
“Come on, heck...there's a lot this has solved. Come on,” he nudged her on as they stepped out of the elevator and ran to the dungeon. They hurried down the stairs and were underground in seconds. Wayne burst the door open without touching it and Mufasa was revealed looking at a beautiful, shiny, black and white hardback book which laid on the desk. Walter, Crusoe and Shem were there looking just like Wayne —sweaty yet excited. But Jake, Jericho and Terry appeared normal. They obviously did not go.“You guys left to face death without me!” Olive whined.“Did you expect us to take you to die too if it truly was that dangerous?” Shem asked with a smile.“I... But... Urgh! Alpha males!” Olive grunted and stomped off to Mufasa's side. Walter laughed and looked at Wayne.“She's a tough one,” he said.“Yeah, just how I like my meat. Tough, succulent and delicious,” Wayne muttered and Olive whipped her head at him, scowling deeply.“Don't even think using words like that on me will get me to
Everyone parted and found their respective places in the castle. It was almost time for dinner and Alpha Knight had called for an informal one in the Circular Cabinet within an hour.Olive sank into a sofa in their bedroom and shut her eyes.Three months in a secret place? Without Wayne? Without this family she had come to love so much? It felt like The Vrek Cult all over again.A twisting sensation wriggled in her gut and she groaned and turned uncomfortably.She didn't want to leave. She didn't want to be separated from her family again. What if she never reunited with them... Just as she never reunited with her parents?“Don't freaking think that again,” Wayne snarled, his features darkened and hardened.“I'm scared, Wayne. A lot of things could go wrong. I don't want to do this,” she cried out and hugged her legs. Wayne was right in front of her in a second. He crouched down and gripped her hands firmly in his.“I know, babe. I'm... I'm scared to. I won't let you go there without
Immediately, Olive stole the show. She was walking hand in arm with the Big Bad Alpha but nobody was looking at him. She had all eyes on her. She was looking so graceful, so classic and spectacular. Even General Kalif and Aunt Debbie had faces of positive appraisal.‘That's my girl,’ Shem drawled as he smirked at Olive.‘How does she even unknowingly steal the show and do that so flawlessly?’ Dolly mused as she smiled at Olive.‘I'd have married her if she wasn't already married,’ Vanessa joked.Everyone got on their feet to welcome them with a clap. Olive was all smiles until they sat down side by side at the head of the table. The servants came then and began to uncover the main dishes, and fill the glasses with mocktail.“Alpha Knight, your description of your wife's beauty is an understatement to what she really is,” Beta Roger stated. Wayne smiled and glanced at Olive.“I've always been bad at words. Well, Beta Roger and Lily, meet my mate, wife and Luna, Olive Knight.”“It's so
The entire dining hall was chaos now. Olive was screaming, her palms to her ears as if she was going crazy. Guards were rushing in after hearing the noise and disruption.Shem and Jake ran towards the wreck of a table, opposite Olive to help drag Wayne who was very motionless.“Olivera,” Lily cried out as she tried to approach her daughter, Beta Roger hurrying with her. But both they and the men trying to help The BBA were blasted away as an explosion erupted from Olive again.Everyone stepped back. The heat in the hall was terrible. Slick sweat coated their bodies like they had been pushing a manual mill for hours.The explosion died down again to reveal Olive sunk to her knees, her hands on the table in front of her. Her beautiful hair was out poured around her face and body, and she was panting so heavily.“Olivera,” Beta Roger called, panic laden in his voice.Shem and Jake jumped to their feet again, heading to save their Alpha. But few feet to the table, a splinting noise came u
This was the closest to death anyone had seen the BBA so they were very much shaken. The men crowded around him until Mufasa shooed them away and let only Olive stay with him. He was still very weak and Mufasa was trying to analyze why.“I lost control. I didn't... I wasn't thinking. I don't understand why I did what I did,” Olive stated immediately they were left alone. She had been sulking since but now it was just them, she wanted to speak up.“Olive,” Wayne called and held her cheek lovingly across his palm.“Well, at least your firewolf came out,” he said.“It almost killed you!”“It didn't.”“That's because Mufasa had to advise I call out to your soul. If he wasn't here, I'd not have known I was to do that. And I would have lost you. If that had happened... I would have followed you immediately.”Wayne smiled proudly and tucked hair behind her ear.“You're hot-blooded, baby. Cool down,” he teased but she frowned.“This is not time for jokes!”Mufasa walked back inside and laid d
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