NORAI just had lunch with Horace... it had been a while since we ate together, so I arranged that we try again today.Horace seemed to be in a hurry to leave as he rushed his lunch, picked up a wiper, cleaned his mouth, and stood up."I'm leaving," he said as I looked up at him, wondering why he wanted to leave so fast.It was unlike him... unless he was scared, I'd try to sink my canines into his flesh again.I nodded my head, picking up a glass of water. I gulped it down as I stood up and walked up to him.He looked surprised as he stared at me while I closed the distance between us. "Where are you going?" he asked."I'm leaving with you," I responded.He hesitated for a while. Turning around, I stared at some of the maids, ordering them to clear up the table."Lead the way," I said to Horace as he finally turned around, walking out of the door.I wasn't going to allow him to do whatever it was that he had in mind to do... I wouldn't let him stay away from me or avoid me.We are on
HORACEI couldn't believe what Matteo was speaking to me about right now—someone was bewitching things in my pack.And a witch helped him discover it... it was all so crazy."It might be connected to the upcoming fight between yourself and your brother," Matteo said as he scratched his head.All he was laying out was the point that Lilith had made to him. Matteo hopes I wasn't suspecting Lilith because she definitely wasn't the one."I've been trying my best to know what exactly is going on in this pack, yet I still do not know a thing," I said, shoving my hand into my hair."I have a suggestion," Matteo said as he closed the distance between us, turning around as he stared at the flowers.I wondered what it was he wanted to tell me. I have known Matteo for a very long time now, and I know that sound. When he sounds like that, I just know he wants to stop me from doing something."Go on, I'm all ears," I responded, my voice thinking with authority.I didn't want to sound harsh, but I
HORACE"Don't you think you will be hurting her?" I asked him.Matteo sighed. "I believe she understands that I'll only hurt her when we are together."As much as I was happy for him, I still could not believe that Lilith was his mate. Of all the women and wolves, even though it was a human, I wondered why he was gifted with someone of the kind he hated—a witch."Have you rejected her since you do not want her?"I was certain that since he didn't want her, the only thing he had to do was reject her."No, I haven't.""Why?""I do not want to... I just can't bring myself to reject her." Matteo slurred, crossing his arms over his chest."What!!" At this point, I did not understand Matteo, who was standing right in front of him. This isn't him... he always knew the right decision to make, but right now he is stuck between accepting a woman or rejecting her.Matteo shook his head. "I have no idea, but I do not want to reject her... I want us to have something together.""You love her?" I
HORACEThe urgency in Ragnar's voice made my heart skip three beats because it had never happened before.'Come to me. Fast!' I ordered.Matteo saw the uneasiness in me as his shoulders slumped."What is going on?" he asked."I have no idea," I said as we both waited for Ragnar to show up.Even though I had no idea what was going on, I knew I had to take care of whatever was going on in any way I could, and I needed to act fast about it.I could hear someone's footsteps approaching quickly, and hoping it was Ragnar, I quickly turned around to know what was going on.Matteo followed suit as he tried to keep all his curiosity to himself."Nora?" I called her name, surprised that she was the one who showed up.She looked at me and then at Matteo, looking tense as lines appeared on her forehead.The wind was blowing and tussling her hair. "What is going on?" she asked.I twitched my eyebrows, turning as I stared at Matteo."We don't understand what you are talking about," Matteo said as h
HORACEI sighed, "I would not sit back and watch myself reject his offer.""I have already accepted it, and I will defeat him," I shunned."So, I do not want to hear anything about it again. I have made my decision, and I am not going back," I added, my breathing hastening as my chest rose and fell.They both stood still, staring at me. They probably had never seen this side of me before, but they are lucky to see it now.I did not want them to get on my nerves.Nora rolled her eyes as she hissed softly, "Do what suits you, since everything we have been saying doesn't seem to sink into your senses." She spat as she walked away quickly.Matteo's jaw dropped as his eyes widened, staring at me and then at Nora as she walked away. He had never seen that side of her before, and the same goes for me... I was surprised at her sudden reaction.I had no idea how long it was going to take me to ask for her forgiveness, and then she would forgive me."You know what?" she said as she turned aroun
NORAI could not believe Horace did not listen to me... after all, we told him, he still did not agree.I placed my hand on my forehead as I shook my head. Strolling through the hallway, I thought of where to go.I didn't want to return to my chambers... Horace might return and see me there. I just did not want to see him... all I wanted to do was find my mother.Ever since Lilith confirmed she was still alive, I tried my very best to make sure it wasn't a fact.Days ago, I visited my home. I took a deep breath, pushing the door as it squeaked open. The air was musty as cobwebs hung from the ceiling, and everything was covered in dust, finding its way into my nose as I began to sneeze.I remembered the days when I grew up. I was missing my mom and knew that she was still alive, but I had no idea where she was.The house has been empty ever since I and my mother tried to flee the pack. I just realized my mistake.When I became Luna, I didn't pick a time to come over and take care of my
NORALilith nodded her head but didn't say anything to me as she continued what she was knitting."Zelda!" she called, and Zelda hopped over to her. "Talk to her,"I was stunned. Why would she want Zelda to talk to me when I asked her a question?"You know I can't convince her," Zelda said as she hurdled herself over a corner.Lilith nodded. "That's true.""Lilith, what is wrong?" I felt that was the best thing to do because somehow I felt she wasn't doing well."Do I look like I'm a bad person? Even though I am, do you think I will do something that will eventually hurt someone I love?" she sighed as she nodded her head skeptically, like she was trying to calm herself down.I had no idea what it was all about. "No, you are not... what happened?" I stood up from where I was seated and walked up to her, sitting by her side."Matteo,""Matteo asked for my help earlier today to help him recognize the silver-made weapons in the pack, saying that they searched everywhere yet could not find
NORAI couldn't imagine how tough it was for Zelda to live her life the way she didn't want to.I was moved to ask her what placed her in that situation, but I held myself back from doing it.But it kept on bothering me, "Zelda?""What put you in the condition you are in now?" It finally spilled out from my lips as I adjusted.Zelda turned, staring at Lilith as she shrugged and nodded her head."Five years ago, I was the next in line to become queen mother in the coven." She paused, sighing.I instantly knew it was a tough one. I didn't mean to bring the pains of her past back to her, but I needed to know."I was ordered by the current Queen Mother to kill the wizard because I was his favorite, and when I refused, her youngest daughter manipulated the situation. Taking strands of my hair, she shape-shifted into me and went ahead to kill the wizard."I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I didn't know much about witches, but this... I never planned on hearing it.Cruelty..."And they
Five Years LaterAs the sun cast its golden rays over the grazed field, the sound of laughter filled the arena. The sun was setting, and the castle was joyful as everyone went on with their daily lives.It's been five years since the birth of Morgana, the daughter of a Tribrid, out into the world again. Morgana had grown into a high-spirited young girl.Running ahead of her was Nickolas. Ever since she was born, Nora and Gavner made sure to make her bond with Nickolas. Now, they were inseparable, playing around as Morgana chased after Nickolas. Their screams and laughter echoed throughout the open field."Morgana, be careful so you don't fall." Evelyn shouted so she could be heard as she smiled at their clumsiness.Moving into the castle with Nickolas, she grew fond of Morgana. Her eyes sparkled with joy as she admired the bond that the two kids formed between themselves."Yes, Aunty, I won't fall." Morgana chuckled as she kept on chasing after Nickolas.Over on the other side, Gavne
THIRD PERSON POV"Zelda... What? How's this even possible?" Mira stammered as she watched Zelda take a few more steps closer to her.Just like Lilith had told Zelda, she needed to take what was rightfully hers, so she decided to go back to the coven, but unfortunately, she couldn't give the comeback she really wanted to give because Lilith and Nora had killed the witches.Zelda chuckled upon seeing Mira... she was glad Mira was still alive so she could teach her a lesson."Are you surprised to see me? Or are you scared?" Zelda asked, and a cunning smile curled her lips as she glared at Mira.There was no way she would forget what Mira did to her... she just wouldn't forget it.Mira shook her head and said, "It's not possible for you to be alive! I watched the whole process as you were killed. There was no life left in you." Mira's hands trembled as she staggered backward.Zelda clenched her fists tightly as she decided to end it all—every single thing she went through in the past year
AURELIAPushing out a chair beside the dinning table as I sat down with a glass of coffee on my hand. I had promised Nora that she would live a happy life, afterall I was the one who decided to bring her into this life so I do not intend to make her suffer this much.I'm glad that she has been strong enough to undergo all of the misfortunes in this life.I felt so sorry to my daughter for causing her all of these stress, if I had let them kill her years ago, she would not be here going through all of these shit.For weeks, I've been contemplating on what to do to help clean up this mess... I had no idea what my fate was so I guess I just have to do whatsoever I had to do to end all of these.Gulping down the contents in the cup, I rose to my feet.~"What a long time Aurelia," Michela hissed turning her back at me as she strode past the hallway.She had always acted bossy to me so it wasn't a new thing, I had only come here to clear up everything. Nora didn't tell me but it seemed lik
NORAI wondered how worried Matteo was about me when he told me that, though it was really getting out of hand. Horace was making things worse, and I have no idea what to do about it.But then again, I can't leave the castle because if I do, the witches and whatever else they were, will come to attack me, and I'm not strong enough to handle them yet.I'd rather stay here, where I'm free.I'm a pregnant woman who needs to enjoy this period of her life, but here I am worried about my life and that of my unborn child, and then it was really great that I turned him down.I had no idea if he was worried about me or Lilith... why didn't I think of it?Lilith must have rejected his offer, so he came to me because he knew if I left, she must go with me.'I'm sorry, but I can't just leave.Come to think of it, I should run away... I should leave my family here because Horace is harassing me.I will survive his molestation, but at the moment I need to think of a way to clear this mess. Though I
MATTEOAs the days went on, I felt like I had no idea who Horace really was... he was changing by the day, and it was making me really scared.I had tried to talk to him, but he wasn't listening to me and always ended up shunning me away with a death threat.I was worried for everyone in the castle because we had no idea who would be his next target. I knew it was Nora, but then I knew he had his eyes on Gavner and Lilith.I was scared for them.~Days agoThe warriors were all seated under the mango tree as they talked about how stressful their day had been.Lopez sighed deeply, attracting other warriors, who tilted their heads, staring at him."What's wrong?" Thorin asked."I'm really scared of staying here in this castle... With everything that's going on in here," Lopez said calmly to avoid having his voice heard.Thorin and Gaius adjusted the way they sat, unable to say a word.Walker crossed his legs together and said, "Gaius, you were guarding the late Queen's chamber when that
MATTEOEver since I set my eyes on Lilith, I won't deny falling madly in love with her, but I was just scared that I might lose her again, just like I lost Elena.I didn't want that to happen considering the fact that she was taking care of Nora. I knew what the nature of her job stated and how she could lose her life any moment from now.All I just want is for her to be safe and sound. I can admire her from afar without her knowing, even though I'm aware that she's madly in love with me, but then there's nothing I can do about it.Ever since I returned to the pack after Horace and Rodriguez's fight, I apologized to her for how I reacted in the past, but she seemed to be slipping away from me. Maybe it was because I didn't know how to put my words together whenever I tried speaking to her, but within her, I just hoped that she was aware that I loved her with all my heart.All of my thinking migrated to when I accepted her as my mate... she was really shocked at my decision. I shut my
THIRD PERSON POVSeveral weeks agoOphelia couldn't believe Ambrose gave all of his powers to Lilith just to take her revenge on them. Now she won't forgive Lilith for ruining her plans.All of her plans have been ruined, and she has no idea what to do at the moment.She has lost everything…her son, her powers, Orion, who stood by her, Marcel, who always thought of a way out of any bad omen, and Rodriguez, who has left the pack and gone to prepare a better life for himself and a place to stay.She was all alone. Wandering in the wilderness, on the surface of the earth, she quietly hoped that she would run into Ambrose, even though he was dead.Standing several kilometers away, she could see a small home... It looked like an abandoned cottage. She smiled."Finally, I see where I can rest my head for some days, if not for that crazy bitch who ruined everything! Who the heck does she think she is?" Ophelia asked herself as she slipped her hands into her pocket to warm them from the cold.
NORAI had no idea why that happened to be the question Horace had to ask me... he made my heart beat a thousand times.Fear and anxiety engulfed my entire body system as I was shaken by forces I had no idea about."What do you mean by that?" I asked instantly, feeling uncomfortable.He shook his head. "Forget about it... I didn't mean to do that to you, and trust me this once when I say I'm not here to harm you," he said. The sincerity in his eyes pulled me to him.No!I waved it off.I wouldn't fall for his tricks, or rather, the tricks of the dragon!"Why are you here?" I asked, and I needed an answer that was straight to the point. "You know you can actually sit down if you want to talk to me, and not squatting right in front of me makes me uncomfortable."That wasn't the reason I said that... he was just right there. Very close to my unborn child. Why?Why does he have to be so close to me if he just wants to speak to me?Now I have no idea what to do. I'm heavily pregnant, and I
HORACESitting on a chair on the balcony, I just couldn't forgive myself for what I did to my mother. Now no one wants to come around because they are scared that the same fate will fall on them.Even I will assume so with the rate at which I killed people, not to mention my mother.That crazy dragon was using me to get the revenge he wanted on the people who looked down at him, and now I have no idea what to do.Who's next on his list?Nora?That reminded me... I hadn't seen her around lately, but then something about her was driving my head crazy, making me want to go and look for her.The last time I saw her, her stomach was really big, like she was due to have her baby.I know that she has no idea, but every single minute, I always pray that I don't get to hurt her for any reason, but when it happens, I just can't stop myself because I'm being controlled."Damnit!" I cursed.With time, I knew I would not have anyone who would sincerely stand by me. Everyone is avoiding and staying