POV: Jeremy WilliamsI was terrified when I woke up. Everything felt weird, and Mom and Dad were gone. I rolled out of bed and looked for Darcy. Even though she was now my sister, the thought still seemed strange.She was attempting to reach a cereal box on a high shelf when I discovered her in the kitchen. I inquired, "Need help?"Turning around, Darcy grinned at me. "Jeremy, thank you. I'm not tall enough."I got down the cereal for her. For a while, we ate in silence at the table together. Darcy finally spoke. "Are they, in your opinion, okay? Mom and Dad?" I tried to look brave as I shrugged. Yes. They have strength. They'll return quickly. Darcy gave me a strange look. "You know, you don't have to pretend. I'm also afraid.My eyes started to get wet. "I'm missing them," I said. Darcy extended her arm to grasp my hand. "Me too. However, we now have each other, correct?Feeling a little better, I nodded. "Right."We had breakfast outside and played. Being in the group without Mom a
POV: Ivory WellsAs the blackness dwindled, I gasped. Even though we were back in the pack home, something didn't feel right. Beside me, Hardin and Jenna were just as perplexed as I did."What happened?" Hardin questioned, sounding uneasy.We heard shouts before I could respond. Members of the pack, commanded by Kira, rushed in. Her eyes grew wide upon seeing us.She exclaimed, "You're back!" "But how?"I attempted to dispel it by shaking my head. "I'm not sure," I said. We were with Callum in the ancient library one moment, and suddenly..." Callum's name made Kira's expression tighten. "We must speak. Right now."I sensed pack members watching at us as we followed her. While some appeared relieved, others' eyes were filled with mistrust. Particularly when they observed me. We told Kira, in Darrel's office, well, her office now, everything that had happened. She seemed worried as she sat back after we were done.She remarked, "This is worse than we thought." "Callum's stronger than ev
POV: Elder RovinWatching the mayhem through my ancient obsidian mirror, I stood in my concealed chamber. Ivory was organizing the group in anticipation of a rescue operation. How little she understood about the real threat.Something shadowy materialized out of the shadows. "Master, the Alpha, and his team are secured in the shadow realm. Satisfied, I nodded. "What about the girl? Darcy?The animal paused. "Her abilities become more potent. Her visions can present a challenge. I scowled. This was not what I expected. "So, we have to move rapidly. Is Mia prepared?"Yes, sir. She is waiting for your cue.Ivory's determined face caught my attention as I went back to the mirror. "Not too long, young wolf. You'll realize the cost of power very soon."With a wave of my hand, the vision changed to show Darrel imprisoned in the shadow world. He struggled with his restraints, but they remained tight."Such a spirit," I muttered. "It will make breaking him all the sweeter."Darcy and Jeremy we
POV: Darrell WilliamsI paced the tiny space, thinking all over. Now that everything had passed, Ivory and I were by ourselves. The atmosphere was heavy with unsaid words.I said, "Ivory," but then I stopped. How even should I start?Her eyes were attentive but fatigued as she gazed at me. "Darrel, we need to talk. "Sitting across from her, I nodded. "Yeah, we do."We merely looked at each other for a moment. Then the words just flowed. We both said, "I'm sorry," at the same moment. I laughed out loud, and Ivory grinned as well. It eased some of the pressure."You ought to go first," I said. Ivory inhaled deeply. I apologize for having left. For not having faith in you. For everything."Something lifted from my chest. "I apologize as well. It was my duty to defend you more fiercely. I ought to have had faith in us.""Why didn't you?" Ivory whispered her question.I touched my hair with my hand. "I was afraid. Bewildered. I wasn't sure what to think when they told me that I had wounded
POV: DarcyIt felt strange to wake up. My brain ached, and I had unsettling memories. Monsters and shadows. Additionally, light. A brilliant light that dispelled the shadows."Darcy?" Mom spoke softly. "How are you feeling?"I blinked and looked about me. My parents were in my room, but I was alone. That was peculiar. I said, "I'm okay." "What happened?"Mom and Dad exchanged a look. They appeared concerned. Dad said, "What do you remember?" I gave it some serious thinking. "Shadows were present. Negative shadows. Jeremy was also terrified. And after that, light?" My mother took a seat on my bed. "Darcy, an incident occurred. Something... unique.""Special?" I was unable to comprehend. Dad gave a nod. "My dear, you accomplished something incredible. You kept us alive." I was truly perplexed now. "How? I'm only a little child." Mom grasped my hand. "Darcy, you're not simply a child. You are unique. You're gifted."Gifts?" I straightened up. "Like presents?" Dad laughed. "Not precisely.
POV: HardinI wiped the perspiration from my brow and moved closer to the Silver Claw pack boundary. I was sweating, but not because of the intense heat. The future of our pack could be made or broken by this meeting."Remember," I whispered to myself, "to be powerful without being menacing." amiable but not feeble. "As I got closer, the border guards became more tense. I held up my hands to signal that I was okay."I'm Hardin, hailing from the Purple Moon pack," I exclaimed. "I'm here to speak with Alpha Marcus. "The guards glanced at each other. At last, one gave a nod. "Follow me."I couldn't help but be in awe of Silver Claw territory as we strolled. It was bigger than ours, with crystal clear streams and verdant forests. Understandably, they had previously hesitated to ally with us.In a clearing, Alpha Marcus was standing by. He had sharp blue eyes and a big, sturdy build. "Hardin," he uttered in a low voice. "What brings you to our lands?" I inclined my head a little. "Alpha Ma
POV: Ivory WellsThey say Life is perfect when you are young and in love. Would I have ever thought that I would ever lose Darrel? Nah, not in my wildest dreams.. “We have arrived,My love.” He said,parking in front of the hotel that would be used to host my Birthday. I sat still in the car, willing the anxiousness inside of me to be gone. I sighed and alighted from the car. Darrel took my hands and squeezed it reassuringly. I sighed. Here goes nothing.“Happy Eighteenth Birthday, Ivory Wells!!” I heard screams and Camera flashes and I smiled. My girlfriends, Candy and Tiara walked up to me and handed me a birthday gift. “We love you, Ivory.” They both chorused and I smiled.“Thanks girls.” I said and we all hugged each other. Darrel held my hands and kissed it, and I smiled. “I’ve got a surprise for you.” He whispered in my ears and I smiled at him.Darrel and I had been in a relationship since I was 13, and he was Fifteen years old. I had my parents, Darrel, who was the son of the
POV: Darrel William.I never knew that watching TV could bring so much pain and sadness. And so much Anticipation,Longing for someone. I was sitting in my living room after a long day of work when I turned on the news. Just like any other day, I was expecting to hear stories about politics, weather, and maybe even some human-interest pieces. “Here we have seated with us, the brave investigative Journalist,who assisted in bursting the crime ring that the Anthony family has been terrorising New York for 30 years. Let’s welcome, Ivory Wells.” I heard as I sat on the chair in front of the TV. Ivory walked into the arena, her smile bright.A smile that I had missed for years. Seven years. Seven years had passed since I had set eyes physically on Ivory. Not ever since I angrily banished her from the pack, years ago. She was different, very different from the 18 year old Ivory I had known, fallen in love with and chased away.The girl who had once been reserved and quiet was now bold and