HORACE "Who exactly is Lenora?" I asked, and her eyes widened in bewilderment as she felt uncomfortable. "I have no idea what you are talking about, Alpha Horace," she said. She was playing games with me, and I was beginning to hate it. 'Why not approach Nora yourself and ask her, just like the witch had told you to?" Sam said to me, 'Rather than harassing her mother, who has just regained consciousness,' I ignored him totally, I wouldn't allow him to get in my way of discovering the truth behind her existence. "Don't play games with me, woman!" I fired at her as she gasped in shock. "Why do you think you are alive? I devoted my time to making sure you survived that explosion because I needed you to tell me the truth about her," I said, my face visible with anger. "Please don't hurt her," she begged, her eyes pleading with me. "She's my daughter, the only one I have, and I love her." "Don't you dare change the topic! Stop avoiding the question! I want the
NORAMy heart was telling me something I wanted to ignore, but regardless, I couldn't ignore it. Horace had never asked me for details about how I spent my day or whatever. I felt he was suspicious of something I was aware of. Something I never wanted to speak of in a years. But I couldn't just spill it out to him, even though he had his suspicions. I wasn't ready for whatever was going to happen afterward. I wasn't sure how he was going to see me or how he would see me afterward.I know the consequences of being what I am—a monster. I have thought I was just a hybrid but with the series of unfortunate events happening... the incantations. I had no idea why my mother didn't tell me, now she's not here to explain things to me, but according to Lilith, I needed to awaken to who I am to know what I am. Staring at Horace, who was patiently waiting for my response. I ran my hands from my face to my damp hair.
THIRD PERSON POV "Rodriguez, we need to tread carefully." Hernandez, a man with piercing silver eyes, huge and tall, said to his brother as they stood at the edge of the cliff, staring at the vast, green valley. He wore a simple shirt and jemin trousers and carried a sword by his waist. Hernandez walked closer to the edge of the cliff, staring downward. "You didn't have to push her, she's still a little girl," he added as he turned around, staring at his older brother as he lit up a cigarette and they took a drag. "We didn't come all the way here to be joked around with, Hernandez," Rodriguez said, taking another drag as the wind blew and tousled his hair. He quickly shoved his hair away from his face. They've wandered for years because of their father's carelessness, and now they are back to seek what's rightfully theirs. "All we need to do now is storm into the castle, we don't have much time to waste," Rodriguez said, taking a deep breath.
"I have no idea, Mom," I said as she sat close to me, running her hands through her hair.I knew she was uneasy, I and Turaya were the only one she had at the moment."She won't be waking anytime soon, so don't keep your hopes high.""What? What do you mean my daughter isn't waking up soon?" She asked as she turned around to her side, facing me."She's in a state of shock, so we have to wait for her to regain consciousness."Horace stared at Turaya for the last time through the closed door. "Take care of the Queen," he said as I watched him take a deep breath as he strode off.out of the hospital.MATTEOOpening my eyes in the dimly lit room, I looked around me because I wasn't familiar with the surroundings.As I raised my body to a sitting position, I was surprised that I felt no pain because I clearly remembered that I was slashed by a sword. Then I remembered walking into the castle to meet the physician and ending somewhere.Suddenly a familiar scent filled my nose... Lilith.Pla
MATTEOIt's been thirty minutes since Zelda left. I hoped that she didn't go to bring another of their kind because she was going to be in grave danger of death if they were found by the warriors.I stood up, pacing around the room as I waited. Beautrix was still moving around Lilith.I walked into the bathroom and walking out, I carried a bowl of water and a towel. Placing the bowl of water by the table stand, I sat beside her, sliding my hands around her neck, raising her head, and making her rest on her chest.Beatrix flew and perched by the side, watching me as I cleaned Lilith up, and when I was done, I placed the wet towel on her forehead.Minutes later, the door flew open, and Nora walked in with Zelda in her arms.She rushed over to me, placing Zelda on the floor. "Why are you the one here?" I asked her as she pulled closer to me, staring at Lilith."Who were you expecting to come?" Nora asked me as she raised her hand on top of Lilith, unsure of herself."Lilith?" she called
HORACEAs I walked into the castle, the moon shone at the entrance, leaving a gleaming light.I was taken aback when I saw Nora carrying a cat as she walked towards the floor. I wondered what she was doing with a cat that belonged to the witch.I'd been stressed already, we couldn't finish our conversation earlier because of the news about Turaya. Just when she wanted to speak up, Ragnar walked in, but I had to pretend I wasn't pissed.I had to investigate what happened to Turaya, but I had to wait till she regained consciousness. Words from her lips would help with the investigation.I walked slowly behind Nora. I knew full well that what I was doing wasn't right, but I had to because I was becoming more curious.While walking, I heard her whispering when there was no one with her. I carefully treaded behind her as I watched her walk into Lilith's room."What is she doing here by this time? She's supposed to be sleeping," I said to myself as I stood in front of the door.Since I was
HORACE"Is Lilith aware of this?" I asked.I had no idea why, but I had a feeling from the day I saw the witch... I had a feeling that she was aware and that she had a connection to Nora.The way she spoke to me, I knew I couldn't kill her just like that because she wasn't scared of dying."Yes, she is," Nora responded as she embraced me tightly. "Please do not harm her, she helped me realize who I am... Without her help, I wouldn't have known," she added, and I nodded. Even though she didn't request Lilith's life again, I still wouldn't be able to kill her.I realized she was the only friend Nora ever had. "Matteo too?" I asked.She looked up at me, wondering how I knew Matteo was also aware. She felt sorry for leaving me in the dark."I'm sorry that he had to find out before you, it wasn't intentional," she said. "Please forgive me," she pleaded.My shirt was already soaked with her tears, so I carefully pulled her away from me. "Nora, you need to stop crying. I would never do anyth
GAVNERI had just returned from the hospital, walking through the hallway as the radiant sun sipped its rays on the marble floor."Gavner," a familiar voice called, one I could never forget.It may seem like I had forgotten my aim, but the truth is that I was confused. I wanted to make it up to Nora, even when I knew it wasn't going to be easy.I turned around, facing Horace, as he walked up to me. My heart thudded faster like I was scared about something, but I waved it off."Why did you stop me?" I asked, as his eyes were glued to me.I wondered why he stared at me like that. I hated it. "When did you return from the hospital?" he asked, not taking his eyes away from me."You have no right to ask me that!" I spat.He seemed to have forgotten that I am his elder brother, just because the Alpha didn't give him the right to walk up to me and demand my whereabouts."I have the right to, I'm the Alpha," he said fiercely, slipping his hands into his jacket.I was sick and tired of it all,