EDNA POVEARLIER Struggling to get up from the cold floor, with a smile after feeling someone very special in my head, I slowly walked to the bed and started to gather the sheets that were soaked with blood.Right now, my stomach was full with the sight before me. I wasn't starving anymore. Plus I was happy with the sudden realisation that she had returned to me.The fact I had not eaten anything wasn't bothering me now as I had found a new energy.Though, my heart was still thumping hard in my chest by the sight, I still had to do what he had instructed me to do.My hands were shaking too but I knew better than that.I was completely aware that he might take her away from me again.I had to do what he had asked me to do or I would learn it in the hardest way possible.I didn't know what came over him to just return him back to me just like that without asking something in return.Was there a possibility that he wasn't aware about her coming back to me?Well, I didn't want to bother
‘Okay, if you say so.’ Finally giving up, Serene uttered and I felt for her.‘Okay, you are right, maybe I like him.’‘Girl you do. I also like him because he is our second chance.’ Serene continued and I sighed again. ‘Serene, we all know how cruel this man is, he will never accept us.’ I said as a matter of fact.‘Don't lose hope, okay? Who knows, he might have some goodness in him.’ Serene suggested and I just didn't know how to explain this to her.‘Even though he has that, he will never see us as anything else than just slaves.’ ‘Who knows? He might change. We can't give up now Edna, this is our only chance to get the love of our life.’‘He has a pup that means he has a mate.’ Remembering Jack, I hurriedly told Serene. Besides, I didn't want to hurt Jack by robbing his mother's mate. Jack was a good kid who deserved the best, not pain.The shortest time I had shared with him made me realise that even in a place where there were ruthless beasts, one could still get that one bea
The whole place went gloomy and tense after my sudden bickering.Little Jack looked at me waiting for my explanation but I couldn't gather anything.I was just there, looking at him blankly as the words I uttered out sinked in now.I called him a liar after he risked everything for me, that was not nice nor friendly.“I-I just don't know what to say.” Jack just continued to look at me as he stood still on the day, waiting for what I had to say.But I was confused, I couldn't say anything as I sighed while holding my head.“What? Are you doubting me, beautiful miss?” I could feel pain in his words as he said those words making me feel bad.“No, of course not.” I immediately blurted out because I didn't want him to see me like a doubting Thomas. After all, he had been good to me so I didn't have any reason to call him a liar.Maybe I should forget about Everton , especially when I was in front of Jack.Besides, he was too little to understand some things. To me, he seemed to be too in
“It's fine, we will be back before he suspects anything.” I nodded to him though, at the back of my mind, I knew what I was doing wasn't right.I wasn't supposed to get out of this room. I shouldn't follow Jack's words. He was too little. If his father found out, not only would he be angry at me but at him too.And who knew what that mad man was capable of doing?“Come!” The little buddy turned to me and took my hands as if he were a gentleman and directed me out of the room.Avoiding the facts in my head, I decided to follow the flow.Maybe I need to be stubborn Sometimes.Walking through the hallway, I turned back and forth anxiously and at the same time, with fear in my eyes.“Don't worry, everything will be alright.” As if to sense my fears, the little boy chimed in and I nodded as I pulled him closer to me.We walked until we reached the staircases then advanced to the bottom.Looking around, I couldn't see any single soul.“Where are the workers?’ I sensed something fishy with t
Despite the laughter and cool moments we were sharing with Jack, I was still anxious as I kept on throwing my eyes on the door.What if he popped up from nowhere?What if he was listening to our laughter? “I am sorry for tricking you. I was just trying to make you laugh.”He was now sad after realising that I wasn't laughing at his jokes.“You look stressed that's why.” He continued and I smiled a little to stop the tension that was in the magnificent room.“It's fine. I am fine. It's just that I didn't expect that.” I sighed again but this time, I was smiling at him.“What?”“Look, there is a cockroach on your leg!” I blurted out while widening my eyes causing him to scream in horror and got up from the floor and jumped on me.I couldn't stop the laughter that came out so loud that I was sure now we would be noticed.Tears were coming out of my eyes as I continued to laugh and he grunted in annoyance.“That was too quick.”“I said I would find you, didn't I?” And he laughed in embar
CURRENTLY I paced back and forth as I waited for Alpha Dicon anxiously.What was he going to do to me today?Serene was all over me too.She was whimpering and wagging uncomfortably in my mind as I looked left and right.‘Serene, what is it? Try to calm down, everything's gonna be alright.’ I tried to calm her because the rate at which she was wiggling in me was uncomfortable to me.She didn't respond to my question nor stomped and wiggled.The rate at which she was wiggling was so uncomfortable for me to bear.It was more like she was in pain than just whimpering around when she was disturbed or stressed.‘Serene, talk to me, what is it?!” I asked again, but she ignored me completely.I really didn't know what to do.Now I could feel something wrong.Serene had never behaved like those before. She was always sassy and made me feel out of place because of her truth sometimes. But she never behaved like this before.Something must have happened to her especially after she disappeare
EDNA POVAs time passed by, anxiety and fear filled my heart.It was as if I was going to explode as my heart kept on palpitating and thumping hard in my ribcage. I was sure it would pop out of my chest.Unable to sit calmly, I jumped on the floor from the window where I had been sitting and walked to the bed still looking left and right like a thief.I slammed my body on the huge bed and tried to calm myself down by telling myself that everything would be fine. I tried to comfort myself that I hadn't done anything wrong. Besides, I hadn't tried to run away like last time.In fact, there was nothing to worry about. That he couldn't do anything bad to me.Jack's words made me a little bit relaxed.He said his father was not a man who hurt anyone, not unless that person had done something to him.Well, I was sure I hadn't done anything to annoy him.The reason he was angry earlier was because I had allowed Jack to sway my thoughts and trusted him and come with him here.I shouldn't hav
ANSEL POVFear was evident on her face as she glared at us.Her hands were also shaking while trying to remain confident and resilient.I knew she was terrified with the object she was holding. How did she get it?I never feared a small weapon like a bullet so I didn't care if she would shoot me because I knew it wouldn't affect me that much.But her, I was terrified for her. Because by the way she was holding it, told me she had never held something like that before.Her forehead was covered in sweat as she trembled.I could hear her heart thumbed from where I was. It was thumping vigorously that I was sure it would affect her health.“Edna, put it down!” I tried the waters as I scanned my eyes around the secret place where the weapons were stored and it was clear as a sunny day in front of me.She had discovered the weapons!That was my greatest fear and now, it has come true!‘I told you to take her out of here the first time you came here for Jack!’ Amos mind-linked me. And by th
“Prepare a feast to celebrate my mother and the fact that we won the battle!” I blurted out suddenly, and all the people around were shocked by my decision.Maybe I was evil. My mother had died, and instead of mourning her, I was preparing for a feast to celebrate.‘No. You are not. That is what she wants you to do. To be happy.’‘Thank you, Serene.’ I had never been so happy with my sassy wolf than today.‘You!’ She shouted, and I laughed.“Okay, a feast to celebrate a new beginning and a new life!” Ansel blurted out, and all the pack members, plus our guests, looked in our direction in shock.“Your queen is expecting an heir.” Maybe they didn't hear when my mother talked about her grandson. I didn't know.“Hail the queen of the Titanic Wave! Hail the queen of the Titanic Wave!” They all chorused, and Ansel helped me up.“Where is Edric? He wasn't at the battle?” I asked as Ansel led me in the direction of the stairs.“Three of his council members died, so he had to go.”“It was my m
In one swift move, I was already on my heels and outside the room as if I wasn’t the one who was unwell. The only thing I could hear now was, ‘My mother!’She would be fine, right? Nothing would happen to her, right?Just a moment ago, we had been together, fighting side by side. What might have happened to her just now?All those thoughts kept replaying in my mind as I ran through the hallway, down the stairs, and into another hallway that led to the living hall. Something popped into my mind and I froze. She had no heart! She was living like a shadow!“Nooo!” I shouted at the top of my lungs as I increased my speed. Right now, I couldn't hear anyone speaking to me. I couldn’t see anyone beside me. All I wanted to see was Seraphina, my mother. Reaching the hall, my eyes started tearing up as I saw the woman on the couch, surrounded by some maids and other people I couldn’t recognize at this moment. I rushed to her and knelt on the floor, closer to the couch.“Baby girl.” She calle
The earth heaved, revealing hidden hundreds of witches clad in black, each with the same eerie white cross on their foreheads. Their village, previously hidden by powerful spells, now stood exposed before us.I swallowed hard and turned to Seraphina and she also turned to me."I am so proud of you, I myself didn't know that spell, how did you know it?"I averted my gaze away from her, "I also didn't know how I was able to perform it.""Do you believe that indeed, you were meant to save the wolf's species?" I nodded but the waves of shock rippled through me and by the whispers behind me, I could sense the shock in all of my people too.I could also sense the astonishment in the eyes of the soldiers and our allies. If not for the witches' attacks, we would have passed by this hidden stronghold, unaware of the danger lurking within.The witches, realising their concealment had failed, quickly regrouped. Forming a tight circle, they clasped hands and began chanting. Their voices rose in
EDNA POVMy breath came in shallow bursts as the trucks rumbled towards the witches' territory. It was time, time to pat back to the wiches for what they did to our brothers and sisters.I glanced around at my companions: Seraphina, her trusted confidante, sat beside her, while Coline lounged in the corner with an air of detachment. I had decided to suppress the need to ask her what she meant earlier because I could already see through her that she thought I was weak and that maybe, I used my beauty to be Ansel's mate.Silly her to judge me like that.How stupid was he to forget that there were also fate? That I was Ansel's fated mate?Indeed some people could be crazy and mad."Stay alert," Ansel's voice crackled over the radio-like. "We’re close."Immediately after I heard that, my heart started pounding in my chest. Suddenly, a loud screech filled the air as the lead truck swerved violently. What was going on?I turned my eyes in a bullet pace in front as we were at the top of
Edna's hands trembled slightly as she tightened the last strap of her armour.The preparations had been very tiresome to both of them, leaving her no time to question Ansel about the unfamiliar figures who had arrived earlier. Now, as everything was done, curiosity gnawed at her and she couldn't be silent anymore.She moved quietly through the hall towards her mate, Ansel, her mind focused on the impending battle but unable to shake her curiosity. Ansel was conferring with a group of warriors when she approached him. She leaned in close, her voice a soft whisper."Ansel, who were those two men and the woman with King Roshan earlier?"Ansel's eyes widened momentarily in realisation. He turned to her, a sheepish smile on his lips. "I am sorry, my love. I should have introduced them to you. Ooh no, why have I forgotten to do that and you are the qeen of wolves? You should be aware of who they are." He raised his voice, catching the attention of the mysterious guests."STEVE?" Ansel cal
Ansel sighed, his eyes softening as he looked at Edna. "I have to check on the warriors and make sure the cars are ready for our departure."Edna’s eyes narrowed, her jaw tightening. She threw off the pink robe, walked to the wardrobe, and pulled out a pair of trousers and a blue shirt. With quick, angry motions, she dressed herself, her movements sharp and agitated."Do you think I’m weak?" she shouted, her voice trembling with emotion. "Is that why you want me to sleep while you go and prepare for the war with your men?"Ansel stepped towards her, his hands raised in a placating gesture. "No, Edna. You need rest for tomorrow. It’s not because I think you’re weak. You’re anything but that. How could you even conclude that?"Tears welled up in Edna’s eyes, and she cried, her shoulders shaking with the force of her sobs. Ansel was taken aback, shocked by her sudden burst of emotions. He rushed to her and hugged her from behind, murmuring sweet words into her ear.This woman was everyt
Ansel tenderly tucked a loose strand of hair behind Edna's ear, his touch gentle and reassuring. "I’m ready for the war," he murmured, his voice steady and confident. "Especially after what I have witnessed today, it's high time I do anything to avenge the wolves that lost their lives and also to stop this ones and for all."He then softened his gaze at her and added, "Thank you for trying to get information from those witches. I didn't expect you would do that alone to help me."Edna looked away, her shoulders slumping slightly. "I wish I could have gotten more. We need every advantage we can get."Ansel shook his head, lifting her chin so she would meet his eyes carefully. "What you found out is enough. You’re the most hardworking Luna this pack has ever had. The most courageous queen of Titanic Wave. And the first to be its queen, what else could I ask for feom the goddess? I have everything in you."A faint smile touched Edna's lips, though it didn't quite reach her eyes. "You’re
Ansel and Amos reached the packhouse in the middle of the night, their hearts heavy with the events of the day.Everything just happened fast. And as the days passed, many of their people were dying and Ansel just hoped that the higher house that made laws for all creatures would notice this and help him before it was too late.He could deal with everything himself but as law makers and people who pretended to be holy according to Ansel, they were supposed to open their eyes and see that the wolf species were at risk.But again, Ansel was aware who those people were. They were just corrupt beasts who were a bunch of good for nothing, lazy people who depended on others for information.Ansel ousted back those annoying thoughts then turned to the packhouse in front of him.The packhouse stood tall and silent, the moon casting long shadows over its wooden structure.Ansel moved with purpose, his grip on Sophia gentle yet firm as he carried her into a room adjacent to Jack's.At the time,
THIRD PERSON POV Ansel and Amos moved swiftly through the dense forest, their powerful legs propelling them forward as they leapt over fallen trees and navigated the rugged terrain. Their wolves had taken over and they were like beasts now, very huge and powerful with furs all over their bodies and claw-like fingers. The night air was thick with tension, and the moon cast an eerie glow on their path and on their wolf nature, causing them to be more powerful than before. After all, wolves were creatures we depended mostly on the moon to give them strength. Ansel’s mind was a storm of rage and sorrow, the news of the slaughter weighing heavily on his heart. The black witches had gone too far. How could they so heartless to kill over twenty wolves? That was mass murder and Ansel as the King of wolves, he needed to act swift. Or else, his people would suffer the consequences. When they finally reached the village, the scene that greeted them was one of unspeakable horror. The onc