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
“You know, I hadn’t expected you to show up in the hunt.” I shook my head as Anxo sat down on my bed. It has been a few hours since Anxo brought me back into my room. The hunt has been finished a while ago, and from what I heard from him and Vesna, only a few females were successful in hunting. While comparing to them, I might have stood out a little. Well, a lot. I or should I say my wolf have made quite an unforgettable entry and exit. But other than that, the hunt was a success, for most of the others at least. While for Sigrún, it will be a day she will never want to look back on for a while.“And why is that? I mean you should know by now that I’m pretty daring.” He winked and I couldn’t help but chuckle.“I always thought you were a little dull head.”“I’m offended, Nesta. That’s mean!” Anxo gasped and I laughed out loud.“What did you do though? She looked pretty…broken.”“I wouldn’t say broken to be exact. But I would say that was fitting for her. I mean how dare she seek bles
I awoke feeling rejuvenated and energised. I haven't felt better in days. I dressed and headed out to the garden. In this harsh world, this is where I most like to be. The scent of the soil, the sound of the birds, and the sight of the beautiful flowers all drew me. I grabbed my tools and got to work. I weeded the beds, watered the lilies, and clipped the roses. As I worked, I hummed a song. This morning was serene, and my heart felt at ease for the first time in a long time. When I looked up, the sun was shining brightly. I was soothed by the warmth of the sun and the cool breeze. I felt at home there, at one with nature. Nature is where I heal.“Hello there, dragocen.” I turned around to find Anxo staring down at me with a warm smile. He stood at the edge of the flower beds with his hands in his pockets. Dressed casually in a loose fitted off-white shirt and grey slacks. (precious)“What brings you here?” I asked as I stood up, adjusting the hat I was wearing. I took off my gloves a
“You look stunning!” Anxo exclaimed as I stepped out of the house. I smiled as I looked down at myself. I had put on an ankle length white dress. The square neckline of the dress ended just on the valley of my breasts. The sleeves reached my wrists that had two gorgeous laces embodied on them. The bodice reached my under bust and a matching lace completed the fitted bodice. The rest of the dress flowed down reaching my ankles. It was one of the most precious dresses I owned, and this was an event to put on I suppose.“Thanks, Anxo,” I said as I stopped in front of him.“Let’s go. It’s a long way to Nightwalkers. Might take a lot of time.” He said as he turned around, I nodded, following him.We stepped out of the gate and onto the road in front of Vesna’s house. Anxo stopped as he looked around confused. I too stopped and stared up at him.“What happened?” I asked and he took out his phone.“My car should have been here by now.” He murmured as he pressed the phone against his ear.“He