POV: DarcyI screamed as I woke up. The vision was frighteningly genuine. The chilly shadows were still palpable on my skin."Darcy! What's wrong this time?" Mom came running into my room, her worried eyes wide. I opened my mouth, but my shaking was too much. The things I witnessed were appalling.Mom gave me a strong hug as she sat on my bed. "It's alright, my love. It was only a nightmare." It was more than a dream, though. I was aware of that. It was a dream. A truly awful one.I finally said, "Mom," in a trembling voice. "Something terrible is going to happen." Mom stepped back and gave me a serious look. "What do you mean, Darcy?"I inhaled deeply. "It was Jeremy that I saw. However, he was no longer Jeremy. He was in the company of the villain who intended to harm us." Mum's expression paled. "Callum? Have you spotted Jeremy with Callum?"I gave a nod. "And shadows were present everywhere. Shadows that live. Mom, they were devouring people. Our folks." Mom got to her feet fast.
POV: Jeremy WilliamsIn the pitch black cave, my heart was pounding. In front of me, gleaming in the low light, stood Elder Rovin."Are you ready, Jeremy?" With a low, ominous voice, he asked. I tried to look brave as I nodded. Indeed, Sir. I'm prepared. Inside though, I wasn't sure. Everything had transpired so quickly. Learning that my real father was Callum. Discovering my abilities. And now, Elder Rovin is training us."Excellent," replied Elder Rovin. "Let's begin." Shadows began to whirl around the hand he extended. Watching it was both cool and disturbing."Jeremy, you have a wonderful gift," he remarked. "The ability to manipulate shadows. to compel people to do as you like." I examined my own hands. However, how? This is something I have never done before."Elder Rovin grinned, but not in a pleasant way. "The reason for that is that your abilities were hidden. Concealed. But now is the moment to release them."He gave me tips on how to concentrate and sense the shadows around
POV: Callum WellsI observed the Purple Moon pack getting ready for a fight from the forest's edge. Stupid people. They were clueless about what was ahead.I found myself thinking back while I awaited the signal to assault. Rewinding to the day when everything changed..."Callum! Ivory, my younger sister, cried out, "Wait up!" as her voice resounded over the trees.I turned and smiled. "Get moving, slowpoke! We're getting close!"We were sprinting towards our hidden location, a tiny opening tucked away in the forest. Away from the pack's wary gaze, it was our special sanctuary.I stopped short as soon as I saw something as we rushed into the clearing. There was an odd wolf in the center of our hidden location."Who are you?" With a roar, I pushed Ivory aside.The wolf turned, a strange light shining in his eyes. "Ah, the young ones. The person I was anticipating."Ivory appeared from behind me briefly. "Awaiting our arrival? Why not?"The odd wolf grinned, but it wasn't a pleasant smi
POV: Ivory WellsWith my heart pounding, I stood in the center of our pack's big clearing. The wolves were gathering all around me. Their eyes were on me, and not in a flattering manner. I sensed their uncertainty and anxiety."Ivory," somebody said. It was one of our Elder wolves, Mira. "We need to talk."I inhaled deeply. I anticipated this. The pack was terrified because of all that had happened, including Jeremy's treachery, Jenna's capture, and the impending onslaught. And wolves in fear do foolish things.I said, attempting to sound cool, "Okay, Mira." "Let's talk." Mira moved forward, her gray fur standing on end. "Ivory, this is getting too extreme. Not prepared for this conflict, we are. Before it's too late, we must depart right away." Acknowledgment murmurs spread around the assembly. Anger flashed through me, but I suppressed it. It wouldn't help to get angry."Leave?" I enquired. "And where do you go? We live here."Another wolf yelled, "A home that's about to become a ba
POV: Elder Rovin'sI stood there in the black cave, feeling the cool stone underfoot. There was an old magic and secret smell in the air. I examined the objects I had collected candles, strange symbols on the floor, and a large bowl filled with a viscous, dark liquid. My heart raced. That was it. The time I had been waiting for."Finally, I'll have the power I've always desired," I told myself.I took up a worn-out, dusty book. The pages were delicate to hold. I opened to the appropriate page and began to read. The words were foreign and archaic, but I was familiar with them.The candles flickered as I talked. The air began to feel heavy. There was a happening. My voice grew more powerful and loud. I could sense my own might gaining strength.Then something sounded. There was a visitor! I stopped and pivoted."Who's there?" I yelled. "Come out now!"Something moved in the dark. Squinting, I tried to figure out who it was. I then became at ease. Just one of Callum's guys, Kavrin. "Elde
POV: MiaWith my heart pounding, I stood at the edge of the woodland. Even though it was a calm night, there was anxiety in the air. I had to take action since I sensed our pack was in danger. However, what?I reviewed everything that had transpired. The secrets, the betrayals, the lies. I had participated in everything, and now I had to deal with the fallout."Mia?" yelled a voice. Ivory was approaching me when I turned to face her. She asked, appearing concerned, "What are you doing out here?" I inhaled deeply. "I'm thinking," I murmured. "About all that has transpired. Concerning what I must accomplish."Beside me, Ivory stood and gazed out at the pitch-black trees. She remarked, "We're in a rough spot." "Elder Rovin and Callum are growing stronger. We must move quickly."Sensing the weight of her words, I nodded. "I am aware," I replied. "And I think... I think I might be able to help." Ivory looked at me, her eyes brightening. "What do you mean?" I wavered. That was it. The real
POV: Darrell WilliamsI recall the gloom. The never-ending gloom that kept me imprisoned for ages. I came back to the pack, to Ivory and our kids, in this way. That was the gloomy area where it all began.When I opened my eyes, I was blinded. Everything is just black. The world of shadows. It seemed like I had been here forever."Hello?" I yelled. My voice was heard back. "Anyone there?"Not a response. I exhaled. How much time had I spent here? Days? Weeks? I was unable to tell. My thoughts turned to Darcy, Jeremy, and Ivory. Did they fare well? Was the pack secure? The toughest part was being in the dark.I heard something after that. A whisper, so faint I nearly heard it. "Who's there?" I turned around and yelled. "Show yourself!"The murmur returned, more insistently this time. "Darrel... Darrel Williams..."I became motionless. It was aware of my name."Who are you?" Trying to seem brave, I asked. "What do you want?"In the shadows, a figure materialized. It was a shadow person,
POV: KiraI hid in the darkness and listened to the pack leaders converse. There was a problem. It was palpable in my bones.It had seemed strange ever since Darrel returned from the shadow realm. The older people weren't acting right. Private gatherings. Whispers that ceased as more people approached.I have to be aware of the situation. Elder Fenris said something I heard. "We can't tell them." "It would cause panic." "But what about Darrel?" Elder Milan enquired. "He's not the same since he came back." With a beating heart, I leaned in closer. What topic did they discuss? "Darrel has been compromised," remarked Elder Thorn. "We need to be careful."Betrayed? What was meant by that? Our friend and commander was Darrel. What had transpired with him in the world of shadows? I wanted to jump in and start asking questions. However, I refrained. I required additional details.I ran into something as I turned to go. Someone. "Kira?" questioned a voice. "What are you doing here?" My heart