Nora POVI didn't have enough time to think or scold Karen because his attacks were coming in succession. Why was Harriet not helping me out?“If you don't want to be beaten into a pulp, then focus!" I heard Karen's mindlink. “ What the hell is going on?" I asked, trying to defend his attacks after another.Fortunately for me, my brother Justin, had taught me how to defend myself. That was the only reason I could defend myself in such an unpredictable situation. After a few more attacks, Karen suddenly stopped. I was about to dodge a punch sideways but my eyes caught his abrupt stop to the brawl and I almost fell to the ground.His hands grabbed mine, drawing close to himself. His scent wafted through my nostril and I felt the allure of it, drawing me closer to him.“ You are not bad at combat-" he slurred, staring at me with a smirk. A smile broke out on my face but his next words crushed the living daylight out of my happiness.“ -For a human, that is," he concluded, a faint smile
Nora Pov " My Princess, why are you still sleeping by this time? The training is almost over! Did you change your mind?” That was the voice of my maid, Harriet. Still feeling groggy from the sleep, I muttered incoherently to her." Training starts at seven, it's just three in the morning!" "Ugh? It's- it's past eight in the morning, your highness," Harriet responded, her voice giving me a headache. "Harriet, training starts by seven…what the hell!" My brain did a marathon race as I regained myself. I looked terrified at the ray of light seeping into the room. "Oh shit! Why the hell did I sleep again! Now I am so damn late!" I scurried out of the bed like a thunderbolt. This was definitely not what I planned! Today was my first day at training and I was hell-bent on making an impressive impression on everyone including that grumpy Karen. I was so excited that I decided to wake up early so I could freshen up and get ready before the training time. Instead of getting t
Nora POV I watched George and my stepmom walking toward me, their faces filled with mockery. It was obvious they saw how I embarrassed myself just now. “ Is she supposed to be my sister?” George asked, scowling. His disdain toward me was as glaring as the morning sun. I wonder how I had offended him. "How can a Lycan be so weak? I am sure she is truly an imposter!" My stepmom stated, throwing me a condescending gaze. I was stuck on what to say. I couldn't defend myself because it was truly shameful that I couldn't even hold myself against a mere growl. I stole a glance at Karen who still had a grim expression on his face. He must be feeling ashamed of being a teacher to a weakling. “ It's a pity the queen placed her hope on you," my stepmom calmly threw her words at me. I felt myself burning with anger yet I held myself back. My mind drifted to my discussion with the queen last night. It was as if she knew what I was likely to face today. “ You want to start training tomor
Nora POV I ran through the bright light, feeling bloodthirsty. My fangs protruded as my eyes turned darker in shade. I heard voices calling out my name faintly. I looked back but saw nothing. Turning to my heels, I ran in the opposite direction to where the bright light was coming from. I could hear the noises growing louder, until I smelled the air. It was filled with bloodlust. I stumbled on something soft yet hard and as I looked down, my body turned cold instantly. Spread around the wide ground were dead bodies sprawled all over the place. I took two steps backwards, unable to believe the bloodbath before me. It was gruesome as heads rolled on the ground whilst different limbs were torn, falling to different places. I heard heavy footsteps behind me and when I turned around, I saw a mysterious Lycan standing tall in the midst of others. The eyes looked oddly familiar yet filled with hatred. He raised two heads up, a smirk playing deeply on his face as his voice echoe
SIX MONTHS LATER Carlos POV“ I need some fucking space, Aria!” I clasped my fist tightly, staring at the eyes that had turned watery." Space? I am your mate, Carlos. I should be your space!” Her retorts filled with defiance even as she tried to stop herself from tearing up even more.With a scowl, I turned around to leave but she grabbed my hand, stopping my movement.“ You accepted me as your chosen mate-"I snorted at her words. Did she forget so quickly? This was all a deal.“ We made a deal, Aria. You wanted the title of a Luna and I wanted a woman as my mate. I clearly told you not to expect more from me!" " Why can't you accept me? Is it because of her? That weak-”Like a flash, I couldn't control my anger as I held her by the throat before throwing her on the bed. I could hear her successive gasps and as I turned to look at her, her eyes held nothing but defiance." I told you never to mention her!” I barked, walking close to her." It's-it’s been six months, Carlos. She is
NORA POVDetermination seeped through my veins as I made up my mind to beat the record I had been getting for the past one week. Although other trainers said it was impossible, only if I had my wolf. They said it would have been possible considering my speed.The only Lycan that had gotten less than 0.5 seconds was the first Ancient Blood. Beating that speed will require my wolf. After giving Karen a faint smile, I shut my eyes tightly, envisioning the target without losing focus. I don't know if I could make the 0.5 second speed but at least I could aim faster.As I breezed through the bushes, tearing whatever was on my way apart. I sustained bruises yet I felt nothing as I ran at full speed. I know Elder Silvarum was already waiting for me there for the calculation. With the whistling of the morning breeze streaming past my ears, I continue to run as fast as I could. In a blink of an eye, I was already standing before the old man as I catch my breath.“ It's outstanding but you st
CARLOS POVI cursed as I changed into my wolf form, filled with anger at what I just heard. How could such a thing happen and none of the elders had a whiff of it.I got to the conference room in less than five minutes and changed back into my human form. My eyes scout through all the elders who had a grim yet fearful expressions. “ How could this have slipped your reports?" My voice boomed across the throne room.My hands tapped rapidly on my throne, watching the Elders whose heads were bowed shivering slightly. I waited for their excuses once again, yet none spoke a word.“ No answer? I guess I should find out my way," I smirked, my aura changing drastically.I stood up abruptly, making them whimper a few steps back. They should have known for the past six months I had been on the throne that I was nothing like my father.Don't get me wrong.My father was one of the most decisive Alpha in all werewolves territories. Brutal yet merciful, so much that most of our territories were now
Carlos POVI woke up with a start, sweat dripping all over my body. It felt so real and I could have sworn it was Nora. How could she have a wolf when she was just human?I felt a familiar pain tugging at my heart as her face flashed before me. I got up swiftly, making my way to the bathroom. Maybe a cold bath would straighten me out.As I walked past the reading desk, I paused. Instead, I made my way to the desk. I saw an enclosed box. It was the box holding the shard of emerald pendant.I took out the shard, examining it once more for any inscription. Indeed, there was an inscription but it was partly torn. I removed the one on my neck and noticed inscriptions on it too.I sighed, a strong migraine kicking in. Why can't I get the feeling that something wasn't right out of my head?“ I need to find out the truth."With that I sent a mindlink to my gamma, Kayden. He was also my best friend, just like Justin and I trust him. “ Get me an expert on inscriptions and wordings”" Yes, Alph