I wiped my tears and came to a complete stop on my path. When I looked around, it appeared as though clouds had descended from the heavens. The earth was covered in clouds, giving it the appearance of a blank page. If the fog suddenly hadn’t engulfed everything, I would have been ecstatic, but I was starting to feel uneasy.In the middle of April, I was engulfed by fog, and the path that led home had vanished. I felt a shudder run down my spine as I looked around, attempting to figure out where I was or where the path I was on had vanished. “Where am I!” The rustles of dried leaves and branches sounded from behind me as I wondered aloud. When I turned back, a hooded form appeared from the fog.As the silhouette approached, I instantly took a step back. I could tell it had to be a male because the form was large and muscular. He continued to stride in my direction, his silhouette appearing to be fluid and sleek. He appeared to be nothing more than a black outline. But as he pulled som
“Are you okay?” Erdem asked, his voice gentle. I nodded and my legs gave in. I sat down on the ground and nodded my head.“What a hustle,” The assassin grumbled as he stood up massaging the left side of his stomach. “I wasn’t expecting anyone to interrupt my game for a while.” He sighed cracking his knuckles. He then proceeded to stretch his limbs.“Let’s start, shall we? I don’t have all night.” Erdem snarled and the assassin smirked. “I will kill you along with the thought of hurting what is mine again! Right here, right now!” “I will let your actions speak in that matter.” The assassin smirked and moved in front of Erdem in an instant. He extended his leg straight with a kick intended at Erdem's head. But Erdem flawlessly blocked the kick and pushed his leg away, never so much as batting an eye. Erdem ducked and dodged the killer's onslaught as he smirked and swung his leg. He attempted another kick at Erdem, but he was quick on his feet and stood up. Never coming into contact wit
“I think you should leave…” I said wiping my tears and standing up. “…and take me with you.” I heard Vesna gasp.“I wish to return home, Ciro,” I said and Ciro composed himself and nodded.“Let’s go,” Ciro said as he offered me his hand. I took a step towards him passing Erdem, but he grabbed my arm before I could reach Ciro. My head shot back at him.“Let go of me,” I stated gently. Erdem shook his head as his hold on my arm become firmer and more protective.“Let go,” I murmured, but he remained firm.“You are not going anywhere. I will not allow you,” Erdem declared, his voice trembling.“Let her go!” Ciro grumbled, but he ignored it.“Leave us alone,” Erdem ordered without breaking eye contact with me.“I am not going anywhere! Let her go!” Ciro declared and to my surprise, Erdem picked me up bridal style. Before I could protest, he was already carrying me to my room.“You bastard! Let her down!” Ciro growled as Erdem sped off.“Where are you taking her!” I heard Ciro shouting, an
I stood by the bed, a few feet away from him. He ran his fingers through his hair for the hundredth time.“How are your feet?” he asked. The pain was nothing compared to what was going on inside my heart. I had forgotten about it, to tell the truth.“Don’t make small talk please,” I said, trying to sound cold but I am sure, my red eyes and trembling voice gave me away. Even so, he nodded and proceeded with his speech.“I will not deny the attraction…the pull I feel towards you. I am not denying what you feel. I feel the very same.” He admitted and I audibly gasped. He looked straight into my eyes, and I knew he wasn’t lying. All this time, I thought only I was the one feeling this pull. It baffles me how easily he could hide and deny this irresistible pull!“That night, it was my fault as much as it was yours. I blamed you alone because I couldn’t bring myself to accept the mistake I made. I have been cruel to you. Verbally…physically. And I won’t try to justify mistakes. But I do wan
I awoke to the constant splattering of raindrops. A gloomy morning has its own magic. The grey clouds were barely hiding the nascent rays of the sun that were only gracing the horizon. The muted sound of rain against my closed window gave me a sense of tranquillity and nostalgia for a moment that had long ago passed.I checked the time and saw that it was still thirty minutes till daybreak. And then I had the finest idea. Looking through my wardrobe, I found a white chiffon shawl. I wrapped it over my shoulders, covering my bare neck and arms. I was dressed in my nightgown, a cotton garment that barely reached my knees. The bodice had thin straps that ended just below my bust. The dress exposed more skin than I would have preferred to wear outside, but I was too lazy to change, so the shawl came in handy.While I stood on the porch, the grass in the backyard looked normal. Yet as soon as my bare feet touched the ground, the grass blades revealed the clear, cold water it contained. I l
Ten thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven. There were 10787 blades of grass where I was sitting, and no it wasn’t the entire field but, in the circle, I had made around me. The afternoon passed as they practised and planned for the celebration. While I sat around, watching, sighing, and counting grass blades. “Hey!” A joyous voice chirped, and I turned my eyes around to see Luna Sigrún. My wolf snarled at her site, but I forced a smile.“Hello, Luna.” I greeted and she sat down beside me.“What are you doing here?” She asked and I looked away trying to ignore my wolf’s boiling rage.“Nothing, just passing time,” I replied and she nodded her head, falling silent.“I just returned from my father's pack and heard the news.” She went off and sighed. “There will be a little wolf playing around soon.” She continued and I nodded my head. Sigrún fell silent again.“I can’t wait to be a mother as well. Erdem and I are looking forward to our own blessings.” My head shot at her as she smiled
“I am leaving tonight. I came to say goodbye.” A smile was on his face when he said, a smile that hardly reached his eyes. And I-I felt as though someone knocked the air out of me.“Y-you are leaving tonight?”“My father left this afternoon, and all the arrangements are made.” He said and stepped back. “Be safe and take care of yourselves.” He paused as I stared at him unable to say anything.“Goodbye.” He turned around and walked away. Vesna blabbered away while I responded with occasional ‘hmm and uh huh’. I stared down at the food on my plate. A few bites I had taken. That was all that I had managed to swallow. It was almost as if my heart was in distress. After dinner, I lay awake in my bed. Tossing and turning. I was restless and so was my wolf. I sat fun sighing in frustration. My wolf paced restlessly in my conscience, and I slowly grew even more restless. But his leaving would bring me peace of mind! Won’t it? I won’t have to see him being all affectionate to that female. Sh
I was crouched behind a thick pine tree, my eyes scanning the forest for any sign of movement. My grip on my bow and arrow tightened, feeling the tension in my muscles and the adrenaline in my veins. Something in me had stirred up and changed after yesterday. I can’t bring myself to remember what had happened after I found him and had run into his arms. But something inside me wants to hold on to him. To the feeling and to the fate and bond that binds him with me.I had been tracking a deer for half an hour, following its hoofprints and scent. It was a large buck, with a majestic set of antlers. It would make a perfect offering for the Moon Goddess, even though it was not her blessing that I sought. I just wanted to make a sacrifice that would collide with Sigrún’s. I couldn’t care less if that seemed childish or perhaps zealous.I shook my head, trying to clear my thoughts. I had to focus on the hunt. I heard a rustle in the bushes ahead of me and saw a flash of brown fur. The deer w