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Red Moon: The breaking of the Lycranthrope curse. Chapter Thirty Six
The body lay on the ground completely motionless. I moved to have a closer look."Step away from him," Thomas growled.They came in their numbers. I had never seen so many of them. I could only recognise Richard and Lola, the rest were unknown.I moved back in fear of being hurt by ferocious humans who may have just had another human for dinner. They all glared at me, wanting to pounce on me I could tell. My steps withdrew with caution as I watched Richard cover Nico with a jacket.Somehow their clothes were all ripped and they managed to wear it that way, except for Nico who they brought an extra jacket for."This will not go unspoken about," Thomas warned with dead eyes "I would let this go for tonight because we don't have that luxury of time and because for some reason alpha Nico fancies you…..but the next time I see you….be sure to explain what you were doing here," he carried Nico and paused to eye me for one last second before he ran off with the other.I tried to avoid Lola's
Last Updated : 2023-12-16Red Moon: The breaking of the Lycranthrope curse. Chapter Thirty Seven
A moment passed, and the sounds of the chirping birds became more audible to my ears. My heart continued to race as I waited for a response to every doorbell I rang."Yes, who is it?" The sound of Thomas's voice through the answering machine brought my heart to a jolt.I was unsure if he was the right person to receive me, but I didn't come all this way for nothing."Hey, Thomas… it's Ella.." There was a long silence. "I didn't mean to bother….but I really need to speak with Nico….please."The answering machine went off and I waited to see the gate open but it didn't. Another agonizing silence. My heart pounded in my chest, each beat a hammer blow against my ribs. Just as despair threatened to consume me, the intercom buzzed. The gate was open.With trembling fingers, I pushed the gate open and walked towards the house. My steps were hesitant, unsure. The fear of facing Nico, of seeing the disappointment in his eyes, was almost unbearable.The air hung thick with tension as I stepped
Last Updated : 2023-12-16Red Moon: The breaking of the Lycranthrope curse. Chapter Thirty Eight
A few years ago…..I stared at Nanny suspiciously. "You want him to date her Nanny?"Nanny sighed deeply and dropped her knitting rope. "I am not saying she has to be the one he would date. All I am saying is that your papa should have the chance to love again, after the painful loss of your mama." Her eyes held pity."But what if….what if I don't want him to? What if he forgets Mama?" my chin dropped.Dad deserved all the happiness in the world, but at this moment I wasn't sure if dating my school teacher was one of them. I didn't want to have a school teacher as a stepmom, and maybe also because I wasn't prepared to let go of Mom just yet and accept another, something I also expected from Dad."Oh child," Nanny stretched out her hands to reach mine. "Loving someone doesn't make a person forget those who are important to them. If your Dad finds happiness in Miss Penelope … be rest assured that your Mama would want him to stay happy, she would want him to give a second chance with lov
Last Updated : 2023-12-16Red Moon: The breaking of the Lycranthrope curse. Chapter Thirty Nine
Present day…There was no doubt Nico was the most fascinating man I had ever encountered. His well-structured face lay perfectly calm in the embrace of sleep. His beautiful lips parted just a little bit, he looked so innocent and free of problems while he slept.I watched in awe at the man whom I had given myself to last night. I nestled against his chest, and traced the lines with my thumb, marvelling at the sculpture of his jaw, the perfect slant of his cheekbones. My fingers, still tingling from the echoes of our passion, traced the lines of his face, a map I was determined to memorize.Nico’s eyes fluttered open, catching me in the act. A slow smile, as warm as the morning sun, spread across his face. "Morning…Ella" he rasped, his voice thick with sleep. He reached out, brushing a stray strand of hair from my face, his touch sending shivers down my spine.My cheeks flushed, a blush mirroring the sunrise. "Morning," I mumbled, trying to mask the way my heart hammered against her ri
Last Updated : 2023-12-16Red Moon: The breaking of the Lycranthrope curse. Chapter Fourty
The bus rumbled through the morning mist, each groan of its engine echoing my internal turmoil. My mind, still reeling from the whirlwind of emotions I and Nico had shared. His words were laced with a bitterness that surprised me.Nico's hatred for his father was a topic he'd broached with a fierceness that made me somehow uncomfortable. The anger in his voice was so raw and unfiltered, it contrasted so much with his carefree, sarcastic, and ultimately gentle side he had only been bold to reveal to her. Speaking about his dad was a glimpse into a darkness he usually kept well-concealed, and it shook me.The memory of my stupid question to Nico flashed through my head, causing a hard groan from my throat that made me groan, a sound swallowed by the bus's roar. After the heat of our shared vulnerability, I blurted out;"So... does this mean we're, like, a thing now?" The question, dripping with teenage insecurity, had hung in the air, heavy and awkward. Nico's silence was followed by a
Last Updated : 2023-12-28Red Moon: The breaking of the Lycranthrope curse. Chapter Fourty one
The air hung heavy with Ariana's icy disapproval, a silent accusation radiating from the way she sat, arms crossed and lips pursed. I knew the moment I had abandoned our class in search of Nico, that this moment of assessment was inevitable.Where have you been, Ella?" Ariana repeated, her eyes narrowed. "We had class, remember?"My mind raced. "I... I had to go with Dad," I stammered, while looking at Lola, scared that I was going to be ratted out. The lie tasted like ashes in my mouth. "He had a doctor's appointment, and I needed to be there."Ariana raised an eyebrow, skepticism etched on her face. "Funny, Lola saw you coming out of Nico's house the other day." Her voice was now a razor-sharp whip, slicing through my flimsy lie.Heat flooded my cheeks. "That... that was just a…" I mumbled, trying to find my words."You could have told me, Ella. You could have told me Nico was ill. We could have gone to visit together," Ariana spoke, her voice softer now, tinged with a hint of sadn
Last Updated : 2023-12-28Red Moon: The breaking of the Lycranthrope curse. Chapter Fourty Two
If Dad hadn't made me feel like Elena was one crazy lunatic who always chased us around like a goose, maybe I would have noticed how beautiful she was.Aside from the black gown and veil that she seemed to always wear, which hid her pretty face, she felt quite normal to me, not all crazy as Dad did put it sometimes.I stared at her, hiding the disbelief in my eyes. When Lola told me Elena had come to look for me, I tried to dismiss the fact that maybe, just maybe I wouldn't get the chance to meet her someday, because I wasn't sure of what I was going to meet. I tried to convince myself that it could be another Elena, it didn't have to be the mysterious one.But here I was, staring into the cunning and desperate eyes of the same woman who had found a way to always locate me and my family. What was it that was important that somehow always made this woman locate us?I gave a nervous chuckle at her statement and decided to walk out of the cafeteria. I thought I was ready to face whatever
Last Updated : 2023-12-28Red Moon: The breaking of the Lycranthrope curse. Chapter Fourty Three
My face lit under the settling star of the evening, my voice was barely audible, easily carried away by the breeze. " No one, I was just talking to myself," I mumbled, avoiding Ariana's gaze. The confession that had tumbled from my lips seconds ago, a secret held prisoner in my heart, now felt exposed and raw.Ariana perched beside me, the warmth of her presence a stark contrast to the turmoil within me. Her eyes, pools of fathomless blue, held a gentle concern that I couldn't escape. "You weren't just talking to yourself, Ella," Ariana said softly, her voice laced with quiet knowing. "Something is bothering you, isn't it?"My heart hammered against my ribs, I felt like a frantic bird desperate to escape. I fumbled for words, my mouth dry and cottony. "No…really," I stammered, "it was nothing."But Ariana was not easily convinced. She studied my face, tracing the telltale signs of turmoil etched in the furrow of my brow and the tremor in my chin. "Don't lie to me, Ella," she pleade
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Nico drove at a speed that made my inside turn. We informed the pack of our search and they offered to tag along, but we told them it was something we had to do by ourselves.“Remember, when it looks like danger is lurking, howla at us,” Lola made a wolf joke.Ariana and Claire were also aware of our trip and they offered support in the only way they knew how to. “If anything goes wrong, just call us and we will dial 911 straight up!” Ariana said.“You can’t bring the police to a werewolf and witch fight,” I reminded them smiling.“Oh... that’s right,” she gave a cringed look. “But still,” her eyes spewed concern. “Be careful.”“Promise to come back to us,” Claire said.“I promise.” I hugged them. After a few hours on the road, Nico, like he was reading my mind, chuckled. “What funny,” I asked him.“Nothing. I was just wondering why they all made it look like we were not coming back.”I laughed. They did make it look like that. Everyone reacted in a way of love that was easy for them
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The familiar smell of grilled barbecue stung my nose. The noise in the restaurant was never changing. Customers still ranted about their orders, and servers hurried their way to please. “You mean you can’t remember those group of chatterboxes who sat down at that table two weeks ago?” I asked the waiter, already frustrated.“No Ma’am. It's impossible to remember the customers we have here in a day because we are highly patronised,” he bragged. “Not to talk of the ones from weeks ago,” he shook his head sympathetically. “They were like four of them,” I continued adamantly. “Three elderly men and one woman,” I searched the waiter's eyes, waiting for a positive reply.He shook his head. “Nope... nothing Ma’am. I am so sorry,” he picked up his iced drink and resumed his duty.“Let it go, Ella,” Nico sounded drained.“Let it go?” I shouted, and then realised I might have drawn attention to us. “Let it go?” I repeated in a calm voice. “Why would you say that? You know how much this means
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Relief washed over me as I stared at the pack that gave me so much pride. Finally, the time was here and there was no turning back now, not even for Elena.Elena stared at them for a few seconds and burst into laughter. “I see... I see what you did there,” she looked at me. “Very clever.” She turned to face Nico. “And what makes you think your little friends can stop me?”“We might not be able to put an end to your existence... but we can stop this foolishness of yours,” I said, opening my palm to release my claws. There was a distraction now, so whatever move I made, I was sure to have the backing of my clan. I cut through my net with my claws and landed on the floor with my feet. Claire and Michael looked down at me, I could almost see the surprise in their eyes, but this was no time for pity party or storytelling. I quickly removed the knife from my pocket and aimed at their net, setting both of them free.“You are out-numbered Elena,” I turned to face her. “There is nowhere to hid
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The building smelt rusty and reeked of herbs and portion. A typical witch den. We searched all the empty rooms but couldn’t find Ariana or Elena.“Any luck?” I asked Claire. She shook her head in response.“Are you sure about this place?” Michael was beginning to get uncomfortable.“Yes I am,” I said. “My Dad gave me this location, and he is sure about it.”“Are you sure about your Dad?” Michael’s impatience was rubbing off on me in a very displeasing way.“Well if you think this is not the right place, why don’t you go ahead and find the right one then,” I snapped.“I didn’t say that,” he tried to deny.“But you assumed it,” I retorted.“Guys, guys,” Claire tried to ease the tension. “We are not even halfway there, and we are already fighting. How are we going to get Ariana back if we continue like this? aren’t we supposed to be together in this?”Claire’s words sunk deep, reminding us of the reason why we were in the god-forsaken building in the first place. “Now,” she continued whe
Red Moon: The breaking of the Lycranthrope curse. Chapter 78
The silence in the study amplified the beat of Dad’s heart, I could hear his breath slowly leave his lungs, his feet turning cold and his eyes lifeless. “What are you doing here?” there was a spite in his voice that I could not ignore. “Who let you into this house? Aguiella!” First time I heard Dad yell Nanny’s name, and it was not in a pleasant way.“There’s no need for that,” I lowered my voice, hurt by how quickly Dad wanted me out of the house. “I won't be staying for long,” I searched his eyes. “I... I just need your help.”“Whatever it is you have come for, I am sorry to say, but you have wasted your time. I don’t need you to be here, I don’t want you to be here now leave.” There was nothing calm about the way he said it, even though his voice seemed calm. He steadied his eyes on me, and I searched for the tenderness it once had, but it was gone!Of course, I knew waltzing into Pa’s house wasn’t just going to be a walk in the park. I didn’t expect to be specially treated now tha
