The three figures that made up the Triad exuded power and authority.The first was an imposing looking woman, with dark skin like the night, long silver hair, and golden eyes. She wore elegant armor and carried a black and silver spear. She appeared to be twenty-five years old. Her arms were shapely, and Shandra almost trembled as she imagined herself making the mistake of challenging her.The second figure was a tall, serious man with light skin and dark eyes. He was neither tall nor short, fat nor thin, and the girl knows that if he were not in the honorable attire, she would not even consider him to be a werewolf. He wielded a wooden staff. He looked to be around forty years old.And finally, the third figure was an elderly man with a white beard and a wise countenance. He had Asian features, wore ceremonial robes, and held an ancient book. He looked to be at least seventy years old.It was he who pointed his curved, wrinkled finger at Marcus, his elderly voice was laden with anger
Silence fills the room as Marcus' words echo through the air.The Captain and the members of the Triad are visibly stunned by this unexpected revelation. The aura of power and authority they once exuded seems to diminish before the imposing presence of Marcus as the Bringer of Balance.The Gravôrn, still holding her spear, looks at Marcus with a mixture of incredulity and curiosity. She stammers out a few words, trying to process this new information."The Bearer of the Balance... Alpha Supreme...," she mutters, almost to herself.Xalithor is dumbfounded and stunned. He lowers the hand that was outstretched, frowning and speaking with difficulty:"Fate reserves unexpected paths... The flames... They did not point your way... Because you are the way," he says in a solemn tone, although he looks puzzled.Vertothgar, who was ready to attack before, watches Marcus with an expression that mixes mistrust and curiosity. He says nothing, but his eyes fixed on the Equilibrium Bearer reveal a c
The rest of the night was practically chaotic for Shandra, but she managed to sleep.Not without first, of course, having to be part of the long, drawn-out journey through Zirun, pacing back and forth as the new Supreme Alpha Councilor who, in turn, was unanimously accepted.The former triad was still fulfilling her duties in the pack, but not in leadership. Sam told her that it was very merciful of Marcus to allow them to live, since if it had been him in the werewolf's place, he would have executed all three of them.Julian seemed to be the one most looking forward to the end of that never-ending ceremony. After all, after that, they would finally be graced with the help they needed to have Eluna's whereabouts, or at least a good lead to follow.As she got up, the young woman realized that at some point during the night, Sam and Julian had joined her. The two appeared to be asleep, but she knew they were not feeling sleepy."Guys?"Sam opens one of her eyes."Up already?""Yes. We h
Both Julian and Sam's eyes widen. The red-haired demon growls:"What do you mean? Who gave you that information?"A man with hair braided down to his waist, moon-white eyes and thick, bushy eyebrows stepped forward."It was me, Vanguard. I am Lianan, a former fighter in the Aurora clan army.""Are you sure of the veracity of that fact? When did you see her?""A little less than a month ago. The fallen angels gather mainly in mountains and caves further away, and the Shadow has driven them out of our territory. The last time they were seen they were heading east.""Sam," whispers Shandra mentally. "I don't understand anything. Are fallen angels not demons? Or are they just different angels than I'm used to hearing?""No, fallen angels are not demons. They still have their usual angelic form, but they refuse to be accountable to the Creator and prefer to follow their own laws.""Are they also enemies of demons?""Of course they are. But...""But?""If they are fallen angels, our chance
Sam immediately stands in front of Shandra."What do you think you're doing, Marcus?"Alpha barely looks at the demon as he answers:"Justice needs to be done.""Explain yourself.""Explain? In case you haven't noticed, Sam, your power here is extremely limited.""Stay away from Shandra, Marcus. If you take one more step-"The Shadow members, who were watching everything closely, begin to growl loudly. After all, they were responding directly to Marcus.Shandra stepped back, feeling the latent magic in her veins burn."Marcus, I already said I didn't want to do that! I was forced, the creature was about to kill me."The werewolf's blue eyes are wide with anger."The creature of which you speak, Shandra, is my brother!"Everyone goes into a deadly silence.Lianan is the first to ask, in a confused tone:"Brother? You don't have a brother."The hot tears streaming down Marcus' face are no more touching than his tone of voice."Yes, I do. Or at least, I did. He was my half-brother, the B
Shandra is stunned, processing Julian's words. Her eyes widen and she recoils, feeling a whirlwind of emotions invade her mind."A prophecy? I... I don't understand. What does it mean? Why me, and what does it have to do with everything that's going on?"Julian looks to Sam for support, and the demon nods, encouraging him to continue."Shandra, this prophecy talks about a chosen one, someone who was born with the blood of the fairies running through their veins. This person would be able to balance the mortal world and the immortal world, bringing peace and harmony between the two."Shandra's eyes fill with tears, mingling with the confusion and emotional overload she is feeling."But... I am only a human. How can I have such an important role? I'm not special, I'm not powerful. I barely understand my own power, how can I be the chosen one of a prophecy?"Julian moves even closer, holding Shandra's face between his hands."Believe me when I say: we don't know. But we will dig deep int
No one noticed when, quietly, Sam and Shandra left the chamber; or if they noticed, they didn't care.Now they were in some sort of very old, dusty library. The girl sneezed twice before asking:"What is it? What did you want to talk to me about?"Sam opened and closed her mouth, as if giving up on the initial sentence and wanting to rephrase it before verbalizing."I think I owe you an apology. Ever since I came into your life, everything has become a huge mess. And it is directly affecting my goal, which is to protect you.""That's not true.""Of course it is true. Listen: none of this was in my plans. After your parents died, I was going to take care of you. I was determined to come into your life and be a part of it. Then Julian came along and... And here we are. You're stuck in this endless mess, and the chances of your life returning to normal are practically nil."Shandra tilts her head and sighs heavily."Look, it's okay. It's not like this is your fault.""Of course it's my f
"What?"Sam understood the question well. He just couldn't believe her."Answer." Shandra's voice is firm and perhaps a little hurt. "What are you going to do?""How do you know about the Sacrifice? Who was-?" The demon's eyes widen at the thought of the obviousness of the situation. "When did Julian tell you about it? What did he tell you?""Julian has nothing to do with it!""Of course he does, he has everything to do with it! It's obvious that he would tell you these things, so that you would stay away from me and be suspicious of my character.""And you have something to fear about that?""What do you mean?""If you're not going to do anything with me, then there's no need to fear anything, is there? It was bad judgment. That, of course, depending on your answer.""Julian had no right-""Julian had nothing to do with it, I told you.""Okay. And who was it that told you about it then?Shandra bluffs as fast as she can:"I'm a wizard. I need to read books and grimoires and stuff to