I sat in the back seat of the car, my fingers nervously tapping against my thighs as the vehicle made its way through the winding roads of the mountain landscape. The scenery outside was breathtaking, with lush greenery and towering peaks stretching as far as the eye could see.The last rays of the sunlight, still lingering here and there was making it look more magical. More mysterious. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the sky exploded into a riot of colors, with hues of orange, pink, and purple blending together in a dazzling display. The mountains were now silhouetted against the sky, their dark shapes contrasting sharply with the colorful background. The chauffeur switched the lights on inside the car . " Please turn it off if your dont mind, "I said covering my eyes. My mind was elsewhere, consumed with worry for my father who lay in the hospital ahead and the after effect of what I had witnessed or dreamt up in the train. I glanced at the chauffeur, his eyes fixed on th
I was walking along this dark and eerie mountain road desperately trying to call Ryan, but every time I did it just went straight to his voicemail. The reason I had got off the car and began walking was not only because I wanted to talk to him, it was also because I was angry. He knew where I was going. It could only mean that he was tracking me. Even though I had sold my soul, practically, I never liked being controlled. That was the reason I dropped out because a couldn't allow myself to keep on doing the bullies' bidding and I didn't have the source or strength to fight them alone. I dialled again with the same result. He was probably busy f*cking that hot stripper that he had brought home. I was fuming even without being conscious with my thought. I continued walking.I could feel the frustration and anger slowly building up inside me." You stupid punk... You... You moron.... "I almost yelled at the rock that was lying on the road. I kicked it hard as it went flying somewher
My father took no time to call the All Alpha Council once again, the moment he learnt about the attack on Tristan's Pack. Midnight got a smack across her face because she had listened to me and left me behind with an unknown, injured boy, amidst all the turmoil, but I am sure she didn't mind that. I was almost eighteen and she was just a couple of years older than me. But she was like my shield, getting all the scolding on my behalf whenever I was doing something outlandish and honestly, that frequency was quite often. Poor thing but I didn't have time to feel guilty at the moment. The human boy who had just transformed was wrecking havoc on Ryan. He could have easily killed him with one sharp bite but I knew he was withholding because I asked . I had asked Ryan to subdue him without hurting him, but I didn't realize how difficult that would be."Ryan, be careful!" I shouted from the sidelines. "Don't hurt him if you can avoid it!""I'm trying my best," Ryan grunted, blocking a sw
As I, Ryan and Tristan stood in front of the All Alpha council, I couldn't help feel like we were being labelled as some partners in crime. All the eyes were over us, looking, curious, confused and may be some were judging. It had been more than ten or twenty minutes since we cleared what had happened and what all we had witnessed but after hearing all our story, none of them spoke. " Ahem...So what will be our next move? "I had to clear my throat and turn towards my father who was sitting there, equally mute. " What is the status with the messengers we sent North? "Finally one of the Alphas asked. " The messengers haven't returned. They sent us news through the owl and the hawk that they were in no way involved with what was going on. "My father cleared the standing of the Northern leader on the situation. " In that case we need to send one amongst us who is strong and get our message across to the Northern chief, louder! "Another Alpha stood up, clapping his hands over thi
Leaving their packs with their subordinates wasn't easy for either Ryan or Tristan, specially under the given circumstances. But my father reassured them and sent some of our best fighters , omegas and gammas to look after Tristan's pack. Ryan's pack didn't need help from outsiders because his Beta and Gammas were quite competent.They deserved praise for agreeing to go on a journey like this despite the circumstances. The call of the Northern lands had always fascinated me. The legends spoke of vast forests, deep caves, and towering mountains, all shrouded in mystery and danger. The three of us had left our packs and met at the designated departure spot in the outter boundary of our known territory. We had decided to avoid using horses or carriage. It was the best way to avoid unwanted attention. When I reached the spot Tristan was already there. I greeted him and unloaded my baggage, waiting for Ryan's arrival.I didn't know what his presence did to me . I was already feeling res
As I stood there, gazing at the enormous painting hung on the white wall, I was transfixed by the sight before me. The painting was of Ryan in a stunning medieval outfit, complete with a doublet and hose, his hair long and flowing down his back.He stood tall and proud, gazing out with a confident expression on his face. Behind him, was an mountainous backdrop that looked ancient as well. It stretched out, with rolling hills and misty mountains in the distance. The colors were rich and vibrant, with deep blues and greens that seem to come alive under the soft light.As I looked closer, I noticed the intricate details in the painting. The folds of Ryan's clothing were meticulously rendered, with each crease and fold captured in perfect detail. His shaft glinted in the light. Was it the light of the sun or the moon? Because the backdrop was vivid and clear but the orb in the sky looked white and luminous at the corner of the sky.An interesting painting indeed. I was so engrossed in ob
We walked back from the room my father was in towards the elevator. The doctors had also come in explained to me how my father was doing. They had to inject him with sedatives to calm his nerves. I saw him doze off to sleep and then Ryan lead me forth. We didn't talk at all. Not even in the elevator. It seemed to go up instead of going down this time. The door opened at the roof of the structure where I saw a luxury chopper, already waiting with the pilot inside. Ryan jumped inside and then lend me his hand to help me get it. It was my first time in a helicopter basically but it didn't give me any thrill. There was too much happening inside my head. "Are you okay, Sherry?" Ryan asked me finally with what seemed like a concerned look on his face."Yeah,I am fine.Just a little worried about my dad," I said shrugging my shoulder. To my surprise,Ryan suddenly put his arm around me and pulled me close. "I'm sure he'll be okay, Sherry. He's in good hands at the hospital.Don't worry to
As we walked towards the North chief's tribe,further up North we looked around in disbelief. It was as if a dark spell had been cast on this land, rendering it barren and deserted. I could feel the tension in between our bodies as we approached the main walk leading to the Northern tribe."What happened here?" I asked, finally breaking the awkward silence that had taken over. "I don't know," Tristan replied, trying to keep his own fear at bay as he saw me nervous. "But we need to be careful."As we walked further, we noticed that even the birds and bees were nowhere to be found. It was eerily silent, except for the sound of our footsteps crunching on the dry earth.Ryan spoke up, his voice low and urgent. "We need to find out what's going on here. We can't just keep heading in the middle of all this knowing how abnormal everything is around here. There might be no way out."I nodded in agreement. "Let's keep moving outside the perimeter."As we got close enough to get a view of the t
" My dear husband, I know we haven't exchanged the vows but in my heart you have and always been the one and only one. I don't know how you will be able to explain this to all those waiting at that stadium. I don't know how you will cope with what I am about to say. Just know that this is not another betrayal. I love you. I am not leaving you. But I have to go now. It's not something in my hand. Take care of yourself. Take care of our new pack. I promise I will return. Wait for me to come back. So for now my dear Ryan, you are the deputy Alpha. You are in charge."That was what she sent me. My mobile phone crashed on the floor as I ran towards my car. I ran straight home. The limo was still standing in front of the gate. Rose was waiting there with a smile but it faded as soon as she saw my face. " Ryan? Why are you here? What happened? "She rushed inside as she saw me dart in without answering. I broke into the room where her scent was still coming from. "Sherry...... S
I couldn't believe it had already been months and what was more unbelievable was the fact that Rose was my bride's maid. I mean, I didn't want to hold onto anymore grudges. I told Ryan to sort things out with his father as well. We both went together to ask for his blessing before our wedding. "This one seems like a changed girl, my boy. You better be careful. " He had jokingly said, or was it a joke at all? I was indeed a different species at the moment. Not the weak human who had caught his eye. " You look stunning. I think I should keep an ambulance ready for Ryan. "Rose joked. She had done all the wedding preparations by herself. She had even helped me with deciding the dress. A very unique design. A high neck, see through courset dress with a very light weight trail. It had some pearl detailing on the veil that I was wearing and it matched the set that I was wearing as well. " Thank you for everything Rose. I know it must have been hard for you.... "" Oh, don't mind. It w
I knew I wasn't thinking very straight but there was nothing else that could be done. We had just buried two of our best friends. There shouldn't be any more burial from our side. Besides, if what Midnight said could be taken into account, there were many werewolves from Helo's end who were mere puppets. They needed to be protected as well. I head-on battle would only result in more innocent casualties. " Are you sure you want to do it this way... "Ryan's breath over my bare shoulder made me shiver from within. I was putting on my war costume. Just like old days. " This is the only way.... "I resumed putting the weapons into their respective places. But he turned me around. " You know I never contradicted you. I did everything that you asked me to do. Your way. "He pulled me closer and burnt his gaze into me. " Listen to me carefully Sherizad. I paid a very heavy price for that obedience last time. Don't you even think of leaving me this time. " He shook me with feral inte
"So what is it you are willing to give for your friend to live"Helos laughed hysterically. He knew Midnight or Sarah, whatever you called her by, had no power over him. She was merely a slave bound to him by claws(clause of contract written in blood) but he hated that she was steadily slipping out of her grip. There she was, her hands blackened with the stain of collecting all those innocent souls. Yet she was unhinged by her own pain. She was begging Helos to spare her friend Sherizad. She was begging him as he drank one dark blood after another , replenishing his strength. "Anything... Anything that you want. I can bring you Ryan. I can give you his head. "" Silence little rat head! If his head was all I wanted , didn't I have better opportunities than this? "Midnight was desperate and she flung herself at his feet, her face landing right on the ground. Helos laughed. Then placed his feet above her ear. He pressed so hard that her head cracked a little. Midnight didn't scream.
" Sherry! Thank God! Thank God you are back! "My eyes were open but my view hadn't yet adapted to the new light conditions. But I could feel Ryan's tight and warm embrace around me. He was crying. He was crying as he was hugging me. I felt one hand around Ryan's back and my other hand was holding something hard. It was the hilt of the dagger that I had pierced myself with. " I am so sorry. I am sorry about what Beck did to you. I am sorry I couldn't stop him. I am sorry I couldn't save you both... "I could slowly see everything around me. I was on Ryan's lap, still on the road in front of my building. There was a small crowd in the back and I could hear the distant sound of the ambulance and police car blazing. I saw Beck's lifeless body lying just beside me. His hand almost touched mine as I tried to get up. I pulled Ryan's ear close to mine and whispered, " Take us out of here Ryan. It was no one's fualt. I remember everything now. I will tell you everything. It's was all prep
It felt like I was falling down a glass tunnel. I could see glimpses of my life, flash across it's mirror-like surface. It was as if my life was playing before my eyes but in a reverse model. I could see the incident with Beck, my moments with Ryan, the days spent before that, me getting kidnapped, my first meeting with Ryan, my struggles with my dad, my miserable college life, followed by my school days. It kept going back and back till I saw myself as a baby in my dad's arm, in the same cave where he was murdered. And the moment that flashed after that were those of me getting taken away from my mother, who was lying unconscious in a hospital. Beside her was a man, who held her hand fondly. Definitely a spouse or a partner. The father of her child who was getting elated and was being congratulated for becoming a new father. So, the man I loved my whole life as a parent, was my kidnapper? Luckily, I wasn't in a state to feel any emotions and it was much easier that way. It was s
I went straight back to my apartment. It was time for Sarah to be back for a nap. I was in no mood for a conversation so I went straight to the roof top. I needed some time to myself. I went straight to the corner and sat there, as my legs dangled from the edge. I didn't know what made me more upset. The fact that I was just a mere human lookalike of a great werewolf queen or the fact that Ryan actually never touched or kissed me. It was his former dead lover whom he had been searching for in me. It was honestly humiliating" Oh my god, Beck! You scared me. " His sudden movement made me jump up. I almost tripped from the edge and was about to fall. But Beck caught my hand luckily. " What are you doing here? "I asked as I stood up when he pulled me up, " Did your Boss ask you to check on me? " I couldn't think of any other reason for him to be there. " Are you alright? " Somehow that question of his was making me uncomfortable over the course of the last few days. " I am alright
" Why is this place so crowded? Who are all these people? "Sherry asked as she made her way towards the store room. Josh was right behind her. " They are not normal people Sherry. They are like us... "Sherry had not been coming for work for about a week. Ever since her night with Ryan, she had been feeling some strange discomfort. Ryan had specifically asked her to stay home and rest. He went to check on her every night and came back with the morning sunrays. She was back that day, after her little break. " All of them? " She asked looking at a hall room full of werewolves for the first time in her life. Ryan and his boys never felt that alien but it was different for those present there. Each had distinct features. Each had a different kind of eye. " Is something happening? Like do you have any festival or something? What's the reason for the gathering? " Josh, chuckled. " Nah! Not a festival. We are preparing a party. A different kind. " Josh winked. Sherry ignored the s
Ryan and his men did realise that the den they visited had something definitely sinister about it. But they failed to realise that it had accelerated the process of repeating history. What Beck experienced, whatever happened to Sherry or her father's murder was not things that were individual. They were all connected by the thread of fate. " Has Chong and you,been working on the list? "Ryan asked. " Yes, we did. All of them. Didn't miss a single one. "Josh confirmed checking his recently dialed list, with a big wink. " How's Beck doing? " Ryan asked. He had been keeping quiet and acting a little weird, ever since they got back from that place. Ryan was now sure that there must be more scattered werewolves from their lost packs.Scattered every where, other the centuries. His new mission was to try and track any paranormal activity and recruit as many of them. He wanted to meet each one of them personally, to see whether he knew them already and persuade them. He had been trying