MATTEO'S POV"But I don't stink of something you don't like," she threw back at Horace as Gaius and I stared at them.Horace finally nodded his head and said, "You have to promise me that you won't do anything rash." "I promise," Lenora assured him. Horace encircled his fingers in hers as we all strode out.Lenora is indeed a stunning woman, with long, flowing hair and piercing blue star cluster eyes, walking beside Horace.We moved quickly, our steps almost in perfect unison as we made our way through the pack's territory.Rouge witches were very unpredictable and could cause chaos and destruction with their magic. We can't let our guard down, not even for a second.As we got to the border, Horace and Lenora were greeted by the warriors. We quickly formed a plan, dividing the warriors into search parties and assigning them a specific area to search through.Myself, Horace, and some warriors were together; it was time to get to work."Ragnar," Horace called out."Yes Alpha,""You wi
While I was running through the woods, my senses heightened as I sniffed out my surroundings. My ears perked up as I heard the rustling of leaves and the snapping of twigs, causing me to stop in my tracks and focus my attention on the noise. Suddenly, my eyes rolled back into my head, I fell to my knees, and I was consumed by a power I had never felt before.In my vision, I saw a young woman with long black hair and piercing green eyes, she wore a pentagram necklace and had a raven with her. She was covered in blood, and I felt the magical energy around her. I could see the pain and anger in her as I looked around at the scene before me.I saw the young witch standing in the middle of a community, surrounded by the dead bodies of her family. I could feel the woman's emotions as I realized what had happened. Her family had been slaughtered by the leaders of the community, the same people who had once welcomed them with open arms.As the vision continued, I watched as the witch's pain t
Horace stared at me with a mixture of surprise and concern. Even though we haven't been together for a long time, I'm sure he never expected me to say such a thing. Matteo and the other warriors turned as they stared at me in bewilderment. There was a moment of stunned silence as they tried to process what I had just said. I looked down at the witch, her eyes were stuck on me. I wondered how I would explain to them that she was innocent without being asked if I knew her. The warriors stood, their weapons at the ready, ready to take action. I hesitated, my eyes not leaving the witch. There was something in the witch's eyes—a hint of sadness and fear—that touched a nerve within her. "I mean, we should hear her out, right?" before taking any action," I suggested, pushing some strands of hair away from my face. Suddenly Horace held my hand, walking out to the edge as I followed behind him. "Calm down, talk to me, Nora," Horace said, placing his hand on my hair and caressing it softl
~NORA~As I rose to my feet, I heard Lilith say something that made me stare at her.Daciana.Why did she call me Daciana?I turned to Lilith, staring at her; her eyes were glued on me too. I wondered why she called me that—does she know me or is she seeing something in me?I'd never heard that name in my life, and I wasn't understanding the things happening in my life lately.Why did I suddenly see a vision of Lilith?We were not connected in any way, so why?"Gaius, prepare a room for Lilith." I heard Horace say so.Wrapping his arms around my waist, "Are you okay? You look worried. Is it about Lilith?" He jammed his hands in his front pockets.The question hung heavy in the air, like a dark cloud threatening to burst.'Can I trust you now to tell you about my true self?'"Is there something that's bothering you? I'm here for you." Horace had asked, his eyes studying me with a mixture of concern and curiosity.His eyes searched mine for an answer.For a moment, I was frozen, not a
~NORA~"The look on your face is saying I shouldn't have," I took a deep breath as I pulled on the shirt I was wearing and let the pants fall to the floor."No, no, no, not that, you are really courageous to do that, no one cares, you know.""But why did you save her?" Sarah asked.I saw a worried look on her face. I knew she didn't expect me to say that, but it is also part of my responsibility as the Luna of the pack.Sarah made way for me as I walked into the bathroom. Standing under the shower, I turned on the water, took a deep breath, and felt the steam as it started to fill the room. "Because she's innocent and only ran into our space for a rest, she doesn't deserve to die." "I will hear her out later to know what made her trespass, but my instincts never fail me, and that's why I helped her,"The sound of the water hitting the tiles was soothing, and I closed my eyes, letting myself be engulfed by the warmth while I spoke with Sarah.I let out a sigh of relief. The water fel
~NORA~I stood in front of my closet, trying to decide what to wear. All I wanted was to look my best for my stroll by the river, hoping that the beauty of nature and the sound of the water's waves would help clear my mind of all that's happened recently.After much deliberation, I finally chose a beautiful floral dress and a pair of wedged shoes.As I stood in front of the mirror, her reflection staring back at me, she took a deep breath and picked up her dress. It was a deep shade of purple that complimented my star cluster eyes, with a flowing skirt that brushed the floor. I slipped into it, adjusting the neckline and smoothing out any wrinkles that I didn't have.I stepped outside, and the cool breeze and reflection of the sunlight hit my face, making my skin glitter. I raised my head high as I walked through the hallway. It was quiet, the sound of my footsteps was the only thing that broke the silence.I heard a tiny voice singing melodies, and as I turned to see where the sound
~NORA~ And at that moment, I realized that Gavner wasn't recognizing those who really loved him. "But if he hurts you again, you can go ahead and do what it is you want to do with him. I love him, but I have no idea why he behaves like a jerk." Turaya said as the breeze tussled her hair. Staring at her, all I could wish for was someone who would love me more than Turaya loves Gavner, he isn't cherishing any of these loving moments, and it hurts me. Still deciding on whether I should make the promise to her or not, I kept calm because making a promise isn't just about saying 'I promise,' it's all about making sure you keep the promise, and I wasn't sure if I could. But there was absolutely no harm in trying. "Yes, I promise." I finally decided, still wiping the tears from her eyes. Turaya's eyes widened in shock. "You will?" Turaya smiled, feeling a weight lift off her shoulders. She had been so consumed by her feelings, thinking that Lenora would want to pay back what Gavner ha
"Ever since he rejected Lenora, he's been distant," she continued. "And I know it's because of you." Angelica's stomach dropped as she realized what was coming. Queen Shiba was blaming her for her son's disappearance."And you know what? I want you to fix it," she said, her eyes boring into Angelica's. "I want you to make sure he's happy." Her glare silenced Angelica when she tried to speak up."The only thing I can think of is that my son has turned rouge," she said, and my eyes widened."Of course, you were too blind to see that he was depressed.""You're not good enough for him, yet you are the reason he rejected two mates, not only that, but he also rejected Lenora. That girl is something.. she was supposed to help us and stand with us, but you made him reject her," she said, her voice rising in anger."Now, Horace has gotten into her, and she stands for him, you could not even speak up for him during the family lunch, you're weak, and you're not from a decent family. I'm going to