Jericho came forward and picked a hamburger to eat.“So how was y'all's hangover?” Olive inquired as she picked a plate of lasagna.“Terrible. I felt I was going to die. If Vanessa had not made soup for me and given me her pain killers, I'd have fainted,” Dolly spoke and Shem scoffed.“Are you sure you're the doctor here? Why should Vanessa give you drugs? Don't you like know what you're supposed to take and just take it to stop the pain?” he asked and Dolly rolled her eyes.“For your information bro, I don't drink and get drunk everyday so I don't keep hangover pain killers beside my bed to take when I wake up.”“I'm still disappointed in you. When are you going to return full time to just practically living in the hospital again? I'm sick of your face.”And that was how Shem earned Dolly throwing him a slice of pizza right in the face. He screamed and shut his eyes because it was hot and had stung him.“Do you guys know what happened yesterday?” Olive asked with a mischievous grin.
Dolly ran into her room crying. She banged the door behind her and crashed on her bed. She couldn't believe she had stopped so low and embarrassed herself so much. How could she do that? Of all the things to do while drunk she had to make out with Terry. And Terry? Why was it even Terry? She looked so serious and lustful in that video that she was sure she would have gone down to the floor with him and do it there. And he too was so drunk that he played along. What even made them drink that much.As she laid down and cried into her pillow, her door opened and Terry ran inside. He saw Dolly crying so loudly into her pillow and his heart ached.“Dolly?” he called as he walked towards her. She sat up immediately and saw it was him. She stared at him emotionlessly for a few seconds then gulped.“Excuse me, Terry. I'd like to be alone,” she croaked and wiped her tears while looking away from him. Terry heard her, but instead began to move closer. She jerked backwards on the bed and glared
It was after dinner that Wayne and Olive were able to visit and welcome the important guests in the castle. The visit Olive loved the most was that to Prince Dakar whom she had heard so many stories and myths about. The Prince who was exiled to a deserted island.He was such a lovely, little worded man. He was a big guy, bigger than Wayne and he had lovely shoulder length hair. And he could cook! Goodness, he was a great cook. But if she continued to admire how alluring he was and how his aura was so powerful, then her mate could send him back on another exile to the island.The day was almost over and they were now in bed getting ready to sleep and wake up on their big day. But Olive was so nervous. She had never been to a mating ritual before, neither did she have any idea at all of what it would entail.“Babe, how's the Mating Ritual in Balendin Pack performed?” she asked. He yawned and patted her head.“You'll be carried off by the priestesses come dawn tomorrow and will spend the
As the Alpha, the bride was to approach him first before the other men. It was a form of respect to the lead wolf of the pack.Olive smiled nervously and gently walked alone towards Wayne, their eyes never leaving each other. She couldn't wait to hold his outstretched arm. It was beckoning on her. Calling her to fix her fingers in his, to finally be one with him. Wayne was hers and she was Wayne's.Alpha Knight tried his hardest to not speed to Olive and lock her in a tight embrace. She was so beautiful, her beauty in sync with the full moon and radiating upon him with full force. Wayne didn't know if it was the full moon causing him to be overaware of how pleasant his mate was. Or if it was her beauty that made the night as radiant as it was. Either way, Olive was involved. His mate. The proof that a monster like him still deserved mercy. And Olive was that mercy in flesh.Wayne loved her. He deeply, profoundly, intensely loved Olive Rodger. And he was determined to protect his mate
The driver sped greatly into the woods, making the car bump roughly against the harsh terrain. Olive screamed as she hit the door, her head colliding with the glass window. Instantly, she regretted not putting on her seat belt.A strong arm grabbed her and pulled her to himself, locking his huge arms around her.“Wayne, where are they taking us?” Olive asked amidst the bumping of the car. The driver in front was just looking straight ahead, he didn't even move sideways as the car rocked. There was something very off with him.“Only... One way to find out,” Wayne gritted out as the car swerved from hitting a tree. The trees were becoming more closer to themselves and the forest denser. There was no way the car would be able to continue.“Wayne!” Olive screamed as the car screeched to a sudden halt and crashed dangerously into a big tree. Her heart was thumping loudly against her chest as Wayne grabbed hold of her in the car. She had shut her eyes at the impact, and when she slowly open
Olive stared back at the proud face of her mate.“I can't believe I did that,” she replied and pinned her forehead against his chest. He gave a throaty laugh and hugged her to himself.“That is crazy! Fire and Ice,” he exclaimed and kissed her hair.“What happened here?” they heard Jake's voice feet's away. Wayne looked back immediately then sighed.“Wow, you're right on time to save us. Give it up for yourselves!” Wayne stated sarcastically at his men.Jake and Crusoe looked surprised at the damage around, especially the burning car. They went to their Alpha and Luna to help them up.“Goodness, look at you, Luna. You're dusty and there are leaves in your hair,” Jake cited as he picked a dead leaf from atop her hair.“I smell dark power,” Crusoe said as he sniffed the air.“What happened, Alpha? We couldn't get your full message because your voice was very cracky like you were operating on a bad network. We knew something was wrong so we traced your link to this place,” Jake explained
When Olive was fully ready, the beauticians took beautiful videos and photos of her. They were so proud of their handwork and how Olive rocked it like she was born with them all.Wayne too was dressed by their crew but in the dressing room instead. The moment the two were to meet, Shem and Jericho had their cameras ready. The beauticians had packed up and gone by that time.Vanessa and Dolly couldn't help giggling and squealing at the sight of Olive. She was dressed in a red, lacy, beaded dress with a silky detachable train. A slit graced her left thigh and beaded white shoes adorned her feet. Her wavy hair was beautifully done to fall on her shoulders and a beautiful tiara graced her head.Olive was so beautiful, so graceful, so majestic that she was like a queen straight out of a fantasy world.“I bet Wayne's going to be in and outta of his head when he lays eyes on you,” Vanessa squealed as she videoed Olive.“God, I wish I could even be half as beautiful as you, Olive,” Dolly whin
The elevator dinged open at the last floor and they gracefully stepped out. Guards had been waiting there and they quickly surrounded their Alpha and Luna. The party was being held in the receiving hall of the entire castle which was spacious enough to accommodate hundreds of people dining and dancing.Shem, Crusoe, Jericho and the ladies were walking a few spaces behind Wayne and Olive, while the guards walked beside them. As they reached the sliding double doors that led to the receiving hall, Crusoe mindlinked the Master of Ceremony that there were there. Almost instantly, the smooth music died down.“Ladies and gentlemen, the moment you've all been waiting for has now come. Behold, the newest ruling mates tonight. Alpha and Luna Knight,” the MC announced and the double doors slid away, revealing the dashing mates illuminated under the spotlight.Cheers and clapping erupted in the hall as the mates gracefully stepped out. Olive wore a brilliant smile to accompany her gorgeous godde
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