A surge of anger and desperation coursed through Alexander as he strained against the dark forces. With a growl, he summoned every ounce of strength within him, the burning determination to save Vanessa fueling his resolve.He shifted into his wolf form. A surge of energy erupted from deep within him, shattering the bonds that held him captive. He lunged forward, claws extended, aiming to tear Lynx apart first.However, before he could reach him, a wave of dark sorcery exploded from Zico's outstretched hand, slamming into him with intense force. Pain ripped through Alexander's body as he was thrown backwards, crashing against the cavern wall. The impact left him momentarily stunned, gasping for breath.Natasha, still caged in her struggle to free herself from Zico's fog trap, summoned her final reserve of power. A blinding light erupted from her. The force of her powers disrupted Zico and Lynx concentrations. Seizing the opportunity, Alexander pushed through the pain, using every ou
"I'm sorry, Vanessa. I've betrayed you so many times. And I'm happy I could finally save you, even if it's just once. Stay safe Vanessa. I love you.""No, Zoey! Please stay awake. Don't die please," Vanessa cried out."Alexander, Elliott, please let's save her, please," Vanessa said, her eyes darting between the two of them, searching for any sign of agreement. However, their stoic expressions revealed nothing."Leave her, Vanessa. Let's go," Alexander finally said."Alexander, please, I beg you," Vanessa pleaded."Let's save her," Natasha spoke."She is a betrayal, Natasha," Elliott replied."Everybody deserves a second chance," Natasha said as she bend down and uttered some incantations into Zoey's wound."This should sustain her till we get back to the pack," Natasha said to Vanessa."Thank you so much. You really have a big heart," Vanessa uttered as she breath a sigh of relief."You are welcome dear," Natasha replied, smiling at her.*********************Blackwood pack…Lynx sto
Zoey woke up to find herself lying comfortably on the bed. Confusion washed over her as she recalled falling asleep on the floor. She sat up, rubbing her eyes, trying to make sense of what had happened. Just then, she noticed something on the spot where she had fallen asleep. Lying idly on the spot was a golden pendant. It was fascinating, with intricate designs etched on its surface.The golden pendant piqued her curiosity, and she moved to pick it up. It didn't belong to her; that was clear. She inspected it closely and saw a bold, prominent letter "E" inscribed on it.Her heart skipped a bit as she realized what that meant. It was Elliott's pendant. He had been the one who tucked her into bed last night. A wave of excitement mixed with hope flooded her. "Could this be a sign that he still cares about me?" She wondered.With trembling hands, she put on the pendant, feeling it's coolness against her skin. She traced her fingers over the rough edge and noticed something written benea
"No, Zoey, you can't just stand in here," she chided herself softly. She exhaled one more time, squared her shoulder and pushed the door open.To her surprise, it was only Vanessa sitting at the dining table, her brows furrowed as she looked up from her plate."Hi Zoey," Vanessa greeted. "Alexander isn't mad at you if that's what you are worried about."Zoey's eyes widened. She wondered how Vanessa knew what she was thinking. She swallowed hard and stepped fully into the dining room."What… what happened?" Zoey asked, her voice barely above a whisper. Vanessa sighed and put down her fork. "I talked to him about it, he holds no grudges anymore.""Thank you." Zoey smiled, and went to sit down across from her. The knot in her stomach loosened a bit. "What about him?" She couldn't help but ask.Vanessa paused for a moment before answering. "If you are talking about Elliott, then I honestly have no idea. But it will be fine."Zoey's heart felt a little lighter after hearing her last state
The maid seemed taken aback, her eyes wide with surprise. Zoey could see the confusion and uncertainty in her gaze. But Elliott's kiss, though passionate, lacked warmth. It was distant and empty; as if it were merely going through the motions.Zoey's heart felt heavy as he watched them. Many thoughts ran through her mind. "Was this the reason for Elliott's pain and anger? Was he using the maid to mask his true feelings? And what about me? Did he feel anything for me at all?"Tears welled up in her eyes as she clutched the pendant tighter. She had hoped to give it back to him, and hoped that a conversation could start from there, but now it felt meaningless. She couldn't approach him again after what she had just witnessed.She turned on her heels, her legs carrying her away from the painful scene. She couldn't bear to watch any longer. The windy courtyard suddenly felt suffocating, and she wanted to find solace elsewhere.As she ran away, her mind raced with questions and confusion. S
"Zoey!"She heard Elliott call while banging at the door; his voice was filled with worry, and she immediately figured that she was probably hallucinating again."Elliott dosen't care about you, stupid. Why are you punishing yourself by thinking about him? Let it go, you fool!" She scolded herself. Suddenly, she heard the loud sound of the door breaking down. She gazed up and found Elliott and a maid standing at the entrance, staring at her. She locked gazes with Elliott, and she could see that he was even more upset than before.Suddenly, as though she could finally feel her own skin, she realized how cold she felt. She looked at her palm to find it completely white and her face feeling numb.She began shivering uncontrollably as she tried to get off the floor, but her body seemed to have gotten stuck in the position she was currently in. She looked up at Elliott, pleading for support, but he looked away. Just when she was about to give up, she felt Elliott move closer and go down
All of a sudden, Zoey spoke up. "Elliott, thank you," she said, her voice filled with sincerity. "I'm really sorry about everything that happened. If there is any way I can make it up to you, I will."Elliott looked at her with a hint of surprise in his eyes. "Anything?" He asked, raising an eyebrow."Anything," she confirmed, her eyes filled with determination. Suddenly, a thought passed through her head, but then she pushed it away.Elliott let out a sigh, shaking his head slightly. "Just shut up and sleep, Zoey," he told her, his voice soft."But Elliott," she protested. "If there is any other way I can make up for my mistakes, I will really do it… I don't want you to be cold towards me again. I miss your teasing, your laughter, your annoying yet playful self."Elliott swallowed hard, her words stirring up things he had been trying to ignore. He doesn't want to let her know how her words affected him, especially down there."Just sleep, Zoey," he said, his voice firm. "We will talk
Elliott woke up, blinking his eyes slowly. He was staring at a ceiling he didn't recognize; its patterns were unfamiliar and the scent of the room was quite girly and strange. His head was heavy and his thoughts blurry.He turned his head to the side and found Zoey asleep, her back against him.A soft smile tugged at his lips as he reached out to tuck a strand of air behind her ear. She looked so peaceful in her sleep, her face calm and serene.As his fingers brushed against her skin, he realized it wasn't him hallucinating her presence. He looked around and realized he was actually in her room. "How? Had I gotten drunk and came into her room instead?" He wondered.He thought hard for a while, and finally, last night's events came rushing back into him, hitting him like a tidal wave as his heartbeat began to speed up again.He realized that Zoey had spotted him with some ladies, and he had sent them away because they disrespected her.But then, he remembered something that made his he