Waking up in the unfamiliar dungeon of pain, my face twitch as a strike of torment rushed to my left leg.“Don’t move. The medicine will take time to effect and lessen the pain.” It was a familiar voice of a man, that send terror to my whole system.‘How did he find me?’ Is that mean, he saved me from the cops? And I wasn’t dreaming all along.“If you were trying to hide from everyone, you shouldn’t have made a noise like that.” He added, he could probably read questions inside of my head, when he throws me a cold gaze, his scarlet eyes were reflecting the sunlight’s array.“I-I didn’t do it.”“I know.” He looks away and took a sip in a mug he was holding. I just notice where we are, it looks like we’re on the highest floor of a building. I can’t help but be amazed at the expensive-looking buildings that surround us, it could be seen as the walls were made of thick glass, but transparent. ‘Does he owns this?’“We’re still in Chicago Illinois.”“But we will be leaving tonight.”“W-Wh
But to the Alpha’s surprise, Chandria slowly stands up even though she’s having a hard time walking with her injured left leg. The Alpha tried to maintain his composure and looks unbothered, it took time before Chandria reach her…“What do you think you’re doing…” He wasn’t able to finish his sentence when Chandria started kneeling in front of him, and her tears slowly glistened as it cascades down her cheeks.“P-Please Alpha, d-don’t hurt Chantal.”In the middle of their flight, there’s this woman injured kneeling in front of the Alpha, crying and begging for her sister’s life.“Please leave Chantal alone, you can do anything to me, make me your slave…”“No.” Alpha Priam’s firm voice was in finality.“Can you bring back my father’s life?” The Alpha suddenly asked, and the woman look at him with her pitiful eyes. It was full of concern and fear, based on Alpha’s observation. The woman loves her sister even though the latter treated her badly.“If you can do that… then I’ll spare your
“Luna Chantal has been freed by Alpha Priam, instead of killing her. According to Rosa, the Silver Mist Pack was about to attack around midnight, and they called for a backup from their allied pack.” Those were the words that greeted us when we arrived at the pack early this morning. I shortly glanced at Alpha Priam whose face remains blank as usual. They let Chantal go? That’s quite a relief to know. I’ve been overthinking the entire flight what’s going on here if they were torturing my sister because based on what the Alpha and I talked about back in the plane, he seemed determined to kill my sister. “Please call Rosa, I need to talk to her tomorrow.” Alpha Priam replied. ‘Oh no, was Rosa in trouble for freeing my sister?’ The latter just nods before bowing his head, his stolen glance didn’t escape from my eyes. He looks awkward looking at me, and so do I. Since Falcon, one of the Alpha men still carries me. Alpha Priam leaves without saying a word but the man carrying me seem
It was like a bomb exploded in front of our faces. Celestine hurriedly down the pack while I was left alone in here, I wanted to run too. I wanted to see her, but my legs won’t let me. Until I just found myself lying on the floor as I stare at the pack and a group of Alpha Priam’s men who carries lifeless bodies. My heart wrenched at the sight, and my body was getting numb.Cries… Agony. The night was filled with it, while I’m here helpless, and can’t do a thing, rather let the tears freely cascade down my cheeks.I still remember how Rosa helps me, how she let me escape this cruel faith of mine. The last time we see each other was when we were in a car that was supposed to be Chantal’s day of the abduction. She let me borrow her identity and live the life that she’s been dreaming of. I stole the time from her, and it’s frustrating to think that she wasn’t able to do what she wants because of me.I closed my eyes, I felt like I lost a mother. It was tormenting.Until sunrise, I didn’t
Brittany. ‘How on earth?’“Let’s go Chandria,” Celestine uttered, and Falcon carried me out of the room.As our eyes met, there was nothing but…Hatred.“Leave us alone, Falcon. I’ll take care of her, thank you.” Celestine gently helps me stand after Falcon put me down.To my shock, I didn’t notice that we were in my room already.“Chandria, you should’ve fought,” Celestine commented as long as I was able to sit on the mattress. She started removing the bandage on me, as it was tainted by blood already.“Calista has been always a war freak since she was a kid and….”“Rosa has a daughter?” I asked cutting her off. She stops what her doing and looks me in the eyes. She heaved a deep sigh and smiled a bit, “Yeah. She said, she throws her out in the human world so she would have a different destiny. She even told me that she was gaining all her strength and courage to meet her and tell her that she’s mother…”That’s the reason why she was prepared to live in the city.“But…”“It didn’t ha
“No, it was my mother’s real name, right? Should I call you Chandria then?” Britanny’s voice mixed with the sound of the rain drop on the ground, and this time I met her gaze.“It was your fault, I wasn’t able to see my mom alive, because of you.” She continued, and walk towards me. The black heels she is wearing made her more look dominating at this moment with me kneeling on the floor.“I wanted to slap you so hard. I wanted to strangle your hair...”“Then do it…” I cut her off.“If that would ease the pain, then do it,” I added, I understand her. She needs someone who’ll take all her pain, and if that would be me, then that would be better. I hope, at least.“No, I want you to bring all the guilt in those hearts of yours. I won’t lay you a finger, rather I’ll make you remember day by day that you are the reason why a daughter who yearns for her mother’s touch for years will never be able to experience a such dream.” Despite the water that was flowing on our faces, I saw how her te
Three days had passed, and we could still feel the grief in the pack. After I collapsed in front of Rosa’s grave, I woke up on my bed already. Celestine told me that it was Falcon who brought me to my room. “Chandria, are you sure that your leg doesn’t hurt anymore?” Celestine asked with her worried face as usual. “Of course, don’t worry about me Celestine. Have you forgotten that my doctor is beautiful and great?” I shot back. “Silly, I was just wondering, it’s only been three days…” “I’m fine, Celestine. Really,” I smiled genuinely, and hoping it would work this time. “The sun is getting hotter; we should leave now.” I reminded her. She heaved a sigh before giving me a nod. “Alright, if your legs started to cramp, just tell me, okay?”After jailing myself inside of my room for three days, I decided to go out with Celestine, and come with her to the public market. “Here, cover yourself.” She handed me a thin cloth, wide enough to cover my face. “Who knows, someone from the Si
Alpha Priam was standing on a veranda with a glass of wine in his hand, when he felt someone’s presence behind him, he knew it was Bryant. “What happened to Rosa?” He asked, three days had passed, and he let his pack peacefully mourn for his death, but he won’t let this pass. “Alpha Primo found out the moment we released Luna Chantal. Rosa even called Luna’s parents whom the Alpha find suspicious.” Bryant replied. “I didn’t think he would have such a brain.” Alpha Priam replied and sipped on his wine. “He killed Rosa in front of everyone, by ripping…her throat out.” Bryant continued. “Are they still set to attack us?” The Alpha asked despite the anger built inside him with how horrendous the woman has been killed. “According to our ally, it has been postponed. The former Alpha Nickolaus and Luna Chandra of the Silver Mist don’t have any travel within this month. They’ll be staying to take care of Luna Chantal.” The Alpha's scarlet eyes glimmered as the sunlight hit them, no emo