CHAPTER 136ROMEOEven though I was in the middle of the conversation, Silas, her thoughts were the only thing that was racing in my mind. I could feel her presence near me while I was in the office with Silas. As the clock was ticking I started to feel the weakness of her presence near me. Though she has rejected me, I should have lost this ability to feel her but the more she was trying to put distance between us the more I was feeling that our connection was rebuilding. I clenched my fist as I was losing the ability to stay put when all of the sudden, I couldn't feel her near me. Silas must have noticed the change in my demeanour and he stopped talking as he must have sensed that something was wrong. I excused myself and I practically ran to her room and I couldn't find her, again. And the Deja Vu hit me like a silver bullet. I couldn't believe that she had disappeared like this as if she had been swallowed up by the air. I had searched every room, every corner, but she was no
CHAPTER 137ROMEOMy heart ached with the knowledge that I had to find Natalia, the mate who has rejected me but still I feel some kind of connection with. I had searched high and low, leaving no stone unturned in my quest to locate her. I had even enlisted the help of her brother and the Alpha of the other pack, but to no avail. I was at my wit's end.Desperation set in, and I racked my brain for any possible solution. And then, a flicker of hope sparked in my mind. Elvina, a powerful and respected queen of the elves, was known for her ability to track down anyone, no matter how well they were hidden. I was sure that she would be able to find Natalia.Without wasting a moment, I made my way to the eastern wing of the pack house where Elvina's staying, my heart pounding with anticipation. I banged the door so hard, I wanted to break it down in pieces but I didn't.When she opened the door, I explained my situation and begged her for help. My voice was desperate as I pleaded with her,
CHAPTER 138ROMEOI slowly opened my eyes, the bright sunlight making me squint. I felt a throbbing pain in my head and a sickly sensation in my stomach. Suddenly, I felt a jolt on my shoulder and heard a voice calling out to me."Romeo, wake up! You cannot sleep here," Elvina, the elven queen, exclaimed in a stern voice.I tried to get up but stumbled, feeling unsteady on my feet. I looked around in bewilderment, trying to get my bearings. It took me a moment to realize that I was lying in the backyard of the packhouse, and several empty bottles of wine were scattered around me."What happened?" I groaned, holding my head in my hands."You drank too much last night, Romeo. You were stumbling all over the place and making a fool of yourself. We had to carry you out of the tavern and bring you here," Elvina explained, her voice laced with concern.I felt embarrassed and ashamed. I had always prided myself on my ability to hold my liquor, but it seemed I had overindulged this time."I'm
CHAPTER 139ROMEOThe moon was high in the sky, casting an eerie light on the forest below. My heart was pounding in my chest, and I felt a primal urge coursing through my veins. The wolf inside me was getting restless, and I could feel it clawing at my insides, demanding to be let loose.I had been searching for Natalia for what felt like hours, but she was nowhere to be found. Every step I took, the wolf inside me grew more and more agitated, urging me to go faster, to find her.The woods around me were dense and dark, the trees looming like ancient sentinels. I could hear the sound of my own breathing, ragged and uneven, as I pushed myself to keep going. My senses were heightened, every sound magnified a hundred times over. I could hear the rustle of leaves as small animals scurried away from my path, the soft whisper of the wind through the trees.But despite my heightened senses, I couldn't find her. My head was spinning, and I felt like I was going in circles. I tried to retrace
CHAPTER 140I had never been more terrified in my life. I had always heard stories of the fearsome dragon lord who ruled over the mountains, but I had never believed them to be true. That was until I had made the fatal mistake of trespassing into the dragon lord's territory.As I crouched behind a large boulder, my heart was pounding in my chest. I could hear the sound of the dragon's wings flapping overhead, and the ground shook with the weight of the dragon's footsteps. It was the dragon sent by the dragon lord to take care of my ashes.I had no weapons with me, no armor to protect me. All I had was my wits, and I was using them to the fullest to stay hidden and alive. I dared not move, barely even dared to breathe, for fear of alerting the dragon to my presence.The dragon was searching for me, I knew it. I could hear the sound of the dragon's snout sniffing the air, searching for my scent. The dragon was not easily fooled, and I knew that if I was discovered, I would be killed ins
CHAPTER 141ROMEOI couldn't believe what I was seeing. As I looked around, I realized that I had stumbled upon a forest in the middle of the dragon territory. I had studied the maps of this area extensively, and there was no mention of a forest anywhere in the region. It was strange and confusing, and it made me wonder how this forest had come to be here.I looked around carefully, taking in the sight of the tall trees and the lush undergrowth. It was unlike anything I had ever seen before, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. Each tree was in the shape of a dragon as if I was seeing a dragon lying in front of me in the form of a giant tree. After all, I was in dragon territory, and I knew that the dragons were not known for their hospitality.As I looked behind me, my heart skipped a beat. I had been running for what felt like hours, trying to escape the clutches of the dragon. And yet, despite all my efforts, I had managed to stumble upon a forest that was supposed to be
CHAPTER 142ROMEOI stepped cautiously through the dense underbrush of the Dragon Lord's forest, my senses on high alert. I had been wandering for hours, searching for a way out of the tangled thicket of trees and vines, and I knew that danger lurked around every corner.Suddenly, I heard a faint rustling in the bushes to my left. I froze, my heart racing.. I could see nothing but the dense foliage, but I knew that something was coming.In an instant, the bushes exploded with movement as a swarm of black-clad ninjas emerged, their swords flashing in the dappled sunlight. I spun to face them, and punched in the gut of the first ninja that came towards me and his sword fell on the ground and I hurriedly picked it up.The ninjas came at me with blinding speed, their movements fluid and graceful. I met their attacks with equal skill, my sword flashing through the air as I parried their blows and delivered my own.But the ninjas were relentless, their numbers seemingly endless. I fought wi
CHAPTER 143ROMEOI was deep in thought as I made my way through the forest. I was so lost in my own mind that I didn't even realize I had left the forest and had entered the desert. It was only when I looked around and saw the vast expanse of sand and barren land that I realized my mistake."Damn it! First forest, now desert. Shit! It means I am not moving in reality. It's a fucking illusion." I muttered to myself in frustration. I was convinced that I was under the influence of some sort of spell, and I had no idea how to break it. I had been wandering around in this strange world for what felt like hours, but I had no sense of time or direction.As I walked, I noticed that my breathing was becoming more and more erratic. I knew I had to calm down, or I would give myself away. I had been hiding from the dragon for what feels like days, and I didn't want to blow my cover now."Not good. Annoying dragons! I have to control my breathing first. I must have shown enough signs already abo
NATALIASitting there with Romeo, just shooting the breeze, out of nowhere, this crazy pain hit me like a freight train. Water everywhere – turns out my water broke, and I wasn't supposed to pop until next week. Talk about the unexpected, right? Now, our pack's got this rule about having to pop out your pups right here on our turf. No escaping that one. So, here I am, dealing with this delivery agony a week ahead of schedule. Romeo's flipping out, screaming for help. Pack folks start swarming in like bees, all wide-eyed and worried. Picture this: me, in the middle of a makeshift delivery room surrounded by anxious wolves. Pain's getting wild like some primal force taking over. Romeo's there, clueless as ever, and I'm just pushing through the chaos. Let me tell you, delivering twins is no joke. Contractions hit like a sledgehammer, each one dragging on for what feels like forever. The pack's trying to help, but they can't take away the grind of it all. It's a full-on battle, not just p
SYDNEYMy fingers danced nervously over the phone's keypad as I dialed Romeo's number. The urgency in my chest fueled the anxiety in my voice when he finally picked up."Romeo, it's Sydney," I blurted out, the words tumbling over each other. "I need your advice. Should I head to Natalia's now? Something just doesn't feel right, like there's an eerie cloud hanging over her due date."There was a pause on the other end, and then he asked, "What's going on?"It's hard to explain," I began, struggling to find the right words. "It's like there's something malevolent inside her, something beyond the ordinary. I can't shake this feeling that the child she's carrying isn't just a bundle of joy. It's like there's a darkness, and it's threatening both her and the baby."I could almost hear Romeo furrowing his brow on the other end. "Darkness? What do you mean?"I mean, it's as if there's an evil presence in her womb," I confessed, my voice dropping to a hushed tone. "And I'm afraid that once that chi
ELVINAAlone in the dimly lit chamber, the oppressive weight of my actions hangs in the air, suffocating me like a dense fog. The flickering candles cast dancing shadows on the intricately carved runes etched into the cold stone floor, each symbol a testament to the forbidden path I've tread. Natalia lies motionless on the altar, her presence a fragile vessel for the soul I sought to resurrect. As the cold reality settles in, doubt snakes through my mind like a relentless serpent. The initial madness that drove me to perform the forbidden ritual now morphs into a gnawing unease. Regret, thick and palpable, permeates the atmosphere, saturating the very air I breathe. What was once a desperate bid to bring back my sister now feels like a pact with shadows and echoes. A solitary tear traces a path down my cheek, its journey mirroring the torment within. Natalia, vulnerable and unconscious, is now the unwitting conduit for a force beyond her understanding. The chamber, once filled with th
DANIELI was seriously frustrated, like a fire about to explode, as I gripped Elvina's shoulder. My eyes shot a warning, trying to convey the urgency of what I was about to say. "I warned you, Elvina! Stay away from Natalia!" You could practically feel the echoes of my caution lingering in the charged air around us. Elvina's eyes were a storm of defiance as she forcefully pulled my hand away from her shoulder. Her words were sharp, cutting through the room. "You can't control me. Unless you want her to die, that is. The child she's carrying is the reincarnation of my sister, and her soul is not something anyone can dictate or tolerate."The room turned into an emotional battlefield, with unspoken truths and the weight of our complicated history thickening the air. I was torn between protecting Natalia and trying to wrap my head around the profound connection Elvina felt. The room's dim light created shadows on our strained faces, each expression revealing the depth of our internal stru
DANIELI was seriously frustrated, like a fire about to explode, as I gripped Elvina's shoulder. My eyes shot a warning, trying to convey the urgency of what I was about to say. "I warned you, Elvina! Stay away from Natalia!" You could practically feel the echoes of my caution lingering in the charged air around us. Elvina's eyes were a storm of defiance as she forcefully pulled my hand away from her shoulder. Her words were sharp, cutting through the room. "You can't control me. Unless you want her to die, that is. The child she's carrying is the reincarnation of my sister, and her soul is not something anyone can dictate or tolerate."The room turned into an emotional battlefield, with unspoken truths and the weight of our complicated history thickening the air. I was torn between protecting Natalia and trying to wrap my head around the profound connection Elvina felt. The room's dim light created shadows on our strained faces, each expression revealing the depth of our internal stru
NATALIAMy heart raced like the staccato beat of distant drums as I approached Romeo, the flickering candlelight in the dimly lit room casting shadows on my face. The air crackled with the anticipation of finally meeting my twin sister, Dahlia— a reunion I had yearned for since the moment I discovered her existence. "Romeo," I began, my voice a delicate symphony tinged with excitement, "have you managed to reach Sebastian? I can't bear the agonizing wait any longer—I need to see Dahlia."Romeo's eyes, a canvas of uncertainty, met mine as he shook his head, "I haven't been able to get in touch with him yet, Natalia."A surge of frustration tightened its grip on my chest, like a vine constricting around my heart. I knew all too well the significance of Sebastian's elusive approval, especially in light of the unique bond he shared with Dahlia. "This is unbearable," I sighed, my impatience echoing in the hushed room. The scent of aged parchment and ancient secrets hung in the air, underscor
NATALIAAs the soft pads of my fingertips caressed the gentle curve of my burgeoning belly, I found solace in the quietude of the moment. The room was hushed, and the only symphony that mattered played within the confines of my body—the rhythmic ballet of life unfolding. A tender smile graced my lips, a testament to the profound connection I felt with the two tiny souls growing beneath my touch.Their kicks, playful and spirited, transformed my womb into a lively arena. Each flutter echoed the promise of an impending joy, and as their tiny feet danced beneath my skin, laughter escaped me—an involuntary melody in response to the enchanting rhythm of life within. It was as if my body had become a sanctuary, a haven where the language of kicks and twirls spoke volumes.Overwhelmed by the sheer magic of it all, tears welled up, glistening like dewdrops on the petals of a delicate flower. These were tears of joy, a manifestation of the profound emotion that coursed through me—a blend of grat
NATALIASo, picture this: I'm casually strolling through the garden vibes early in the morning, right? The sun's doing its thing, making the whole place light up like a chill paradise. The flowers are showing off their colors, and I swear, even the birds are in on this morning's party. Sarah, my partner in crime, joins me on this nature expedition. We're just soaking in the good vibes, you know? The air is all fresh and crisp, and there's this subtle aroma of blooming flowers, like nature's own perfume. As we mosey along, Sarah throws in some real talk and grabs my hand like we're in a cheesy movie. "Natalia," she says, "I'm seriously so pumped for you and those soon-to-be little adventurers." Her grin matches the sunshine, and I'm just standing there, feeling like life is hitting the perfect notes. Our garden hangout is like our secret spot. The flowers are like our cheering squad, and the whole scene feels like a happy conspiracy. At that moment, I was just overwhelmed with gratitud
NATALIA My body's like this bloated spaceship carrying two tiny passengers, and we're six months into this twin adventure. Let me tell you, it's a marathon of discomfort. Every step feels like I'm lugging around a ton of bricks – a constant reminder of the two little miracles growing inside me. Now, nights used to be my chill zone, but oh boy, that's changed. I'm haunted by these crazy nightmares like there's some evil plot unfolding in my belly. Mornings roll around, and instead of shaking off the bad dreams, they stick around like unwanted guests. The kicks and flutters? Yeah, they used to be cute, but now they're like tiny reminders of something I can't quite put my finger on. It's not just the physical strain; it's like I'm emotionally unraveling too. You'd think expecting twins would be all rainbows and butterflies, but there's this weird sense of doom hanging over everything. It's like there's this intangible darkness camping out inside me, and I'm starting to doubt if this is