After his call with Alpha Dylan, Sage decided to visit the seer outside the pack. He agreed to leave as early as possible the next morning so they wouldn't notice that he was out of the pack since he planned not to tell anyone except Alpha Cowell and his father. He didn't even plan to tell Aurora since he knew she wouldn't let him leave. He immediately made his way to the Alpha chamber and the guards opened the room for him to go in. "Sage?" The Alpha called. "It's me, Alpha, how are you doing?" Sage requested bowing his head in greeting. "I'm not doing so well as you can see," Alpha Cowell uttered. Sage made a sad countenance and moved to him on his bed. He sat and took the Alpha's hands to his, making some soft caress on them. "You'll be fine, Alpha. I fear you have lost a lot of your memories." Alpha Cowell shrugged his shoulders, "What do you think?" "So sorry," Sage appealed. "What are you sorry for? My sickness? You don't have to. I think I prefer it this way. At least
Sage climbed on the steps of the reservoir bit by bit, hoping he got what he came from. He got to the top of the stairs and turned to open the only available door. As he moved inside, he saw himself walking into what seemed like someone's sitting room. At first, he thought he had been misled by the ladies but then he decided to move fully into the room. Just when he got to the middle of the sitting room, he was a little girl about ten years old sitting on a couch reading a book. The girl who felt his figure raised her head to look at him. She smiled when their faces met and Sage returned his smile. "Uhm… Sorry to barge into your home this way, I came looking for someone," Sage apologized and the girl stood up to meet him. "You're looking for my dad, the Seer, right?" she questioned, gawking at him. "Oh! Your dad? Yes, I'm looking for the Seer who lived here," he answered, realizing the girl was the daughter of a Seer. "Come with me," she beckoned to him and Sage did as to
Sage took his trip back home in thought. He still couldn't believe what the Seer had told him. However, he had no choice but to take the process since that was the only way to find out why Aurora's lineage was cursed. He was told by the Seer that someone had cursed her and had locked the memory so no one would be able to find out what the curse was so it wouldn't be broken. Sage grinned to himself. Was the person joking with him? Because he was ready to do anything to make Aurora his mate. No one would stop him, not even the person who had cursed the lineage. It was around 2 pm that Sage arrived at the pack and he made sure he didn't cause a fuss so people wouldn't notice he had gone out of the pack. The moment he got to their pack, he mind-linked Rae. He drove his car into the pack building parking lot and the first person who welcomed him was Rae. He got out of his car while Rae bowed in respect to him. "You didn't tell me you'll be leaving the pack," Rae conceded and Sage gave
Sage stomped his way to his father's house. He was upset that Aurora wouldn't trust him with whatever he was planning to do. His anger grew when he knew he couldn't explain the reason he had gone out of the pack. He thought of how a lady could have such a temper and refuse to listen to her Alpha. He had tried his best to prevent her from getting angry with him with the marbles of her not telling him she would leave him. He knew not informing her anything about his plans was wrong especially when she gets to know about it but he wanted to get into it so in case she found out, she wouldn't be able to stop him. He finally made use of his inhumane speed and got to his house in no time. He pushed on the gate and hurried into the sitting room. "Mother!" he called and he got a response immediately. He traced her scent that led him to his room. He heaved a heavy breath when he got into his room seeing his mother cleaned his room. He sauntered to her and gave her a back hug nudging his head o
"Get ready," she suddenly said to him, freeing herself from his embrace. "Ready for what?" he asked, looking lost. "You asked Rae for a trainer, and here's your salvation," she chuckled. "Get ready." "Oh, my salvation." He gave her a wry smile as he got himself kitted for whatever lesson she was going to be taking him through. She was already set, waiting for him to kit up. He didn't feel comfortable in the combat attire Rae had helped him put on. It felt really strange, considering it was nothing like he was used to. "Do I need all this?!" he protested to Rae. "Believe me, this is going to be completely different from what you got from the guys; Aurora is a completely different species. So, you wouldn't want to go up against her dressed all too casually." "Too much to take for just training." Picking his sword, he walked up to her and informed her of his readiness. "Ready," he announced to her, dangling his sword before her. "I see." Before they began, she explained to him th
The laughter was deafening. They seemed to be making a mockery of his unsuccessful attempts to beat his trainer. He sat still on the floor, trying to get over what he had just witnessed. "What the heck just happened?" he managed to utter his first post-defeat words, looking at Rae. Managing a grim smile, Rae reminded him how he had warned him to be on his toes whilst being trained by her. "You can't say I didn't tell you." "But I didn't see that coming!" he protested. "What is rule number one?" "You must always be on your guard. Your enemy will never give you a cooling break," he struggled to complete it, looking down. "I'm glad you remember what she said. You better get up," he said, drawing his attention to Aurora and the rest of the pack who was fast approaching them. "Get up, Alpha," Rae told him again. He was more worried about Sage's reputation before the pack than any other thing. On the other hand, Sage was more concerned about catching his breath than getting up. What
While Sage patiently waited for Aurora to finish cooking, he suddenly sensed someone jabbing into his thoughts and instantly, he opened his mind link for the person. "You should check on Alpha Cowell, right now, Alpha," Beta Rae conceded to him and Sage knew something might have gone wrong. He sprang up hurriedly and was about to tell Aurora that he needed to see the Alpha but since he knew she was tired and might get worried, he decided to leave and return later. He carefully left the chamber and made his way to the Alpha's chamber. He couldn't tell why his heart was racing but he decided to be calm with it. He got to Alpha Cowell's chamber and stood unnoticed by the door as he helplessly heard him cough long and hard. His mind drifted to the research he had carried out about the Alpha's illness. He did not need to be a doctor to know that every passing day of his hardheartedness brought him closer to death. His heart hurt remembering that. Every senior wolf of the Lock Heart
The fight soon ended with Sage pomping his right hand up in the air in celebration. He had received rousing applause from the pack. Just like them, he was visibly relieved that he had finally recorded his first victory over the hard-to-beat Aurora, who managed a wry smile while still being laid on the floor. To Sage, nothing was sweeter than beating her right in front of the rest, especially before the foul-mouthed Derrick, who had talked down on his chances of being a swordsman. At least, he had proven to them that he could fight with swords made by mortals. Before he could say, Jack Robinson, he was already on the floor, writhing in pain. Everything had happened so fast, such that it looked more like a supernatural sucker punch. The applause had given way to chucklings from the pack. "Rule number three," Aurora began, picking up their sword, "Never celebrate a victory too soon while your enemy still breathes. "You're still their alpha," she whispered to him, referring to the pack,
The room fell silent with disbelief. Each of them were frozen in shock. Fennick, Aurora’s best and lovely friend like a brother whose Grandmother was found in the forest years back, was the heir to the Autumn Pack, the very pack that had once threatened their peace? It was an impossible truth, yet the room could not deny the tension that suddenly grew between Fennick and his own identity.Sage was the first to break the silence, his voice low but firm. "We need to go," he said, his gaze never leaving Fennick’s face. "To the Autumn Pack. We have to find out what this means."The others were still in confusion, most especially Aurora. Fennick has always been like a brother to her even when she doesn’t know about his identity for long but his revelations cut deeply into her. She had thought he was with them, maybe he lost his scent but now that he was saying it made her think that she has never even known him. It was a difficult truth to accept. Fennick was their friend, their brother,
The Pack dining room was filled with the sound of laughter, clinking glasses, and the warmth of togetherness. After the heartache of the last few weeks, that night was a chance to heal, celebrate survival, and find peace in the company of one another. The scent of roast meat and freshly baked bread filled the entire place. Sage stood near the far end of the room, his hand resting gently on the back of Aurora’s chair. She had her chin tilted slightly down, her fingers playing with the glass in front of her, lost in thought. For a moment, Sage’s gaze softened, taking in the quiet beauty of the woman who had been at his side and his mate.He had been wanting to talk to her for days now, no, for weeks, but every time he saw her, the words escaped him. How could he put everything into words when everything had changed so much?Aurora felt his eyes on her, and slowly, she looked up. There was something in his gaze that made her heart skip a beat.Sage moved to her side, pulling out the cha
Beta Craig's tears and loud wailing alerted the whole pack that another tragic death had occurred. They could feel the sudden disconnection from their Alpha. The mournful howls echoed through the Pack as each of them expressed their own grief in their own ways. For a pack that had already endured so much, this final blow was just so unbearable. It was a big loss for everyone in the Pack.Gwen gently took Alpha Cowell’s lifeless body from Beta Craig’s trembling hands. He resisted at first, clutching his friend’s cold form until his strength gave out. His knees buckled, and a heart-wrenching sob escaped him as they pried Cowell’s body away. With solemn reverence, they carried Cowell’s body away. The same honor was given to Sora, whose ultimate sacrifice had saved Aurora. Their bravery was admired, for they had given their lives to protect another.Aurora sat beside Sage, her eyes fixed on his peaceful face. She had been waiting for what felt like an eternity for him to wake up, and she
Aurora slowly opened her eyes, coughing as the acrid smoke filled her lungs. Her thoughts were heavy, unsure of where she was or what had happened. As she struggled to sit up, memories flashed through her mind and as she remembered her fight with the witch, she assessed her body for injuries, expecting to find scars or stab wounds. But to her surprise, she found none.Confusion etched on her face, Aurora turned her head to take in her surroundings. The room was in shambles, furniture overturned, and debris scattered everywhere. But it was the body slumped on the ground that caught her attention.Aurora's heart skipped a beat as she scrambled to her feet, rushing towards the lifeless form. "Sora!" she cried out, her voice trembling with fear as she recognised the face.She reached her grandmother's side and soon her eyes welled up with tears. Sora lay limp, her eyes closed, and her face pale. Aurora gently shook her, calling out her name, but there was no response.Aurora's mind reeled
Ursula's cave was surrounded in darkness and the only sound that filled the place was a soft humming from her. Just in a flash, she sprang up from where she sat, seething her teeth in anger as she started to feel her powers draining out. She suddenly let out a horrible scream, throwing her head backwards as she shook vehemently. She paced back and forth in front of her mirror, her long, black hair swirling around her like a dark cloud. Her eyes, once bright with malevolence, now seemed dull and lifeless."How could this be?!" she spat, her voice venomous. "I used Octavia and Aurora to gain the upper hand. I manipulated them, used their innocence against them."Ursula's mind flashed back to the day she met the two of them. She has lied about giving her powers to Sora at birth Octavia. But in reality, she had been using them to further her own powers. She has indeed given Sora a child but it was with the aim to build her powers and the child was connected to those powers that she used
“We do not have any interest in that. We work for Alpha Dylan and now you are saying we should go against him? I’m sorry, we can’t do that,” the leader proclaimed. “Moreover, we have other important things to handle.” Then, he turned to one of his men, “Take her away and dump her back in the pack,” he commanded. His men immediately obliged, grabbing Rose and attempting to carry her away yet, Rose wasn't going to give up that easily.She had swore to leave with them, or die trying to do so. As soon as the men grabbed her and left an opening for their weapon, Rose reached for one of their swords. The sword was drawn from its scabbard and she swung it at the men but they were quick to move out of the way to avoid getting hit. Turning to their leader, Rose aimed the sword at his neck. “You will help my people, or I'll kill you and die afterwards.” She emitted with so much audacity. The fierce look in her eyes was quite scary, and the leader wondered if it was the same person that came in
|Flashback|His heart was saddened and he wished he could go back in time but it was impossible. What has happened has happened and the only thing he could do was think of a way forward but how was that going to be possible? He was locked up in the dungeon for the first time in his life like a gnashing lion, how could he think of breaking loose? How would he be able to gain back his position when he couldn’t even access his people. When all he could do was drool himself in pity.He was so engrossed in his thoughts that he jerked when he heard the sound of rumbling keys. His initial thought was that a guard had come in to attend to him but was suddenly taken aback by the presence. “Rose?” his eyes widened in shock as he stared at her in disbelief. “What the fucking hell are you doing here?!” he snarled, shocked and confused but she was quick to place a finger on her lips to shut him up. “I did not really sneak in,” she whispered. “They know I'm here and I have limited time to talk wit
The Pack’s square was filled with noise growls, shouts, and the murmurs of the betrayed. The Pack members of Lock Hearts Pack were now passive spectators to Sage's deterioration. Their eyes, once filled with respect and admiration, now brimmed with anger, frustration, and pain."He's a whimpering jackanape!," shrieked a high-pitched old she-wolf, voice like a razor sharp scream of agony. “How dare you call yourself an Alpha?”“You left us!” another voice yelled from the crowd. “Left us to fend for ourselves while you went chasing spirits and shadows!”“You’re nothing but a failure, Sage!" shouted a young warrior, his voice full of venom. “You brought shame to this Pack!”They riled up from all angles, each one a knife to Sage´s chest. However, each word weighed down more than the one before, and yet he held his gaze steady, forcing himself to bear it. His fingers twitched at his sides, his claws threatening to emerge, but he didn't move. They don't understand... They don’t know the tr
Sage leaned against the cold, damp wall of his cell, his head down. The metallic smell of blood and iron invaded his olfactory system and, with each breath, it became more difficult to breathe. His physical condition was poor, his body was weak and his muscles ached, but nothing was worse than the pain in his chest.Alpha Dylan.The name echoed in his mind like a curse. It burned hotter than any of his wounds. “How could I have been so blind?” he thought, his jaw clenching with frustration. Alpha Dylan had been a friend, or at least he had thought he had been. Sage had shared his concerns with him, confided in him, had talked to Dylan of his anxieties as a newly constituted Alpha, and Dylan answered with the patience of the wise mentor.But it was all a lie.His hands clenched into little fists and his nails bit into his palms until his flesh just about fell apart. He leaned back, gaze closed, focusing on the effort of remembering every single word Dylan had ever spoken. Each word, ea