-Adonai- There was a brief silence in the courtroom after we had all seated and the elders gathered around, looking from me to each other. I could tell that they were waiting for who would speak first."I think I would like to begin by welcoming our alpha back," the spokesman, elder Levi, did his work. There was an inaudible murmur. "I am sure everyone here would like to know what had transpired that led to all these. Please alpha, could you tell us your side of the story and who are these people with you?"All heads turned to Zafa's men, who were standing at a corner and then back to me."You all are aware of what transpired between me and my brother," I started. "How he betrayed the pack and brought Moondream, oblivious to their intentions. When I was attacked, Aria and these men here came to my rescue. They were an extinct group of werewolves and these are the survivors. I had to stay with them, to make a plan of getting my people off Moondream's hands. And with their help, we wer
- Dante -Even when it looked like there was no hope for me, I still could not help that Adonai was still working on something and would soon get me out of this mess.Days passed and my execution was coming closer, and there was no sign from Adonai yet.It seemed like a dream, but as the days drew nearer, the reality began to dawn on me. What gnawed me the most was the fact that Adonai did not bother to come to see me where I was kept in custody to at least assure me that he would do anything or to comfort me, knowing what agitation I would be in.Yet, I still waited until the day before my execution. I had a visitor, but he was not who I expected or wanted to see."Dante," he called my name."Ken," I called back with the same energy. "What are you doing here?""I came to see you," he said and shrugged as if he had just stated the obvious. "How are you doing?"I scoffed at his pretence of care."You have no business knowing that," I retorted and he chuckled."Have you forgotten so soo
-Adonai-I took in a deep breath as I approached the prison gate, bracing myself for the conversation I would have with Dante.He was seated on the cold floor with his hands over his head and looking straight ahead. The sight broke my heart to pieces. He did not bother to acknowledge my presence when I walked in. Not like I expected him to anyway but still..."How are you doing brother?" I asked after a few seconds passed and I found no words to begin with.It took a while before Dante answered me."I have been the way you left me," he said, his voice very low."Dante I..." I started but he cut me mid-sentence."Just leave Adonai," he still had not looked in my direction."What?" I heard him but wanted to be sure that was what he had said."I don't want to hear any words from anyone," he looked at me now. "I know I am dying and I do not want the pity.""I am not doing this out of pity," I told him. "You are my brother.""I am your brother yet you made the pronouncement of death on me,
- Ken -Something rushed past me, and I turned round swiftly."Who's that?" I found myself asking, looking around. There was no one in sight. I shrugged it off and kept moving to my destination, looking back at intervals for signs of anything.I met Dante in the prison, looking like a drenched chicken."Have you made up your mind now?" I went straight to the point."I have," he looked up at me."Good, what have you decided.""I'm not taking your offer," he replied to my uttermost dismay."You don't accept my offer?" I repeated."You heard right," he affirmed."You would rather die then?" I asked if he was not aware of the situation on the ground."If that is the only option left, I'll take it."I could not believe my ears. The Dante I knew wouldn't hesitate to do this and now he would rather die than betray his brother."Do you realise you don't have anything to live for anymore?" I made a go at him again. "You have lost virtually everything.""And that is the more reason why I am not
- Dante -I have finally come to the end of it and I have accepted my fate. I looked down to the people whose eyes already pierced my skin more than any sword would and I was not afraid of death anymore.Yes, I have failed them and my death was deserving.While Levi was addressing them, I barely paid attention to anything he was saying. I just wanted this to be over.Aria walked up right after then and even though I appreciated that she was trying to make an effort for my sake, there was no point. She could only delay this, but death was inevitable for me.However, the conversation between the two was becoming interesting and everyone waited to see what Aria would come up with this time around.She snapped her fingers and Loveth appeared behind her with the book of the law.Levi went into a mini heart attack."Get her! Seize her right now," he shouted, but no one moved."Calm down Levi," Aria said, unruffled. "We haven't exposed the secret yet have we? Save your strength for when we w
- Aria -There was a soft knock on the door and I looked up."Come in," I said, loud enough for whoever was by the door. If squeaked open slowly and Dante's head peered in."May I come in please?" He asked politely and I gave him a small smile."Yes please, Dante. Come in."He walked in and closed the door behind him."How are you doing?" I asked and he nodded."Never better than now. I am here to thank you for saving my life.""That wouldn't be me," I said lightly. "You should thank Loveth instead. She was the one who discovered the two elders were lying by spying on them and sneaking to find the book. It took some time but she was able to do it."There was an expression of realisation on his face and then he smiled."Very well then, I will make sure to thank her. But I am still grateful for you then because I know you overlooked it all.""You are welcome."He waited for a while, then shifted his foot uncertainly."Is there something else you want to tell me?" I asked."Uhm..." He st
- Zafa -Not long after I was done from the training ground, a guard walked up to me and said Aria wanted to see me.I asked if it was urgent, and he said no, so I took my bath before going to meet her."You said you wanted to see me," I said when I went to her."Yes, Zafa. How is everything," she asked casually."Going just fine," I said as I waited for what she would say."Yeah, could you give Loveth a day off from training?" She said."Huh?" I did not know when that escaped my lips, and she looked up at me."I asked if you could give Loveth a day off training," she repeated."What for, if I may ask why?" I think I do know, but I needed to hear it from her."Oh I just want her to have a break, that's all," Aria said guardedly. She did not want to tell me it was because of the dinner date."Just that?" I pressed."Dante wants to give her a treat and I think it is deserving. She has been of a lot of help here; you will agree with me," she said, and I swallowed lightly. "So give her a
- Dante -Loveth looked extremely pretty in the dress I had gotten for her. I must commend Aria for a good job. She has helped me in picking the dress and making preparations for the dinner."What motives do you have?" She had playfully asked."None except to show my appreciation," I had told her. But now that Loveth sat in front of me at the dining table, I was not sure if that was the only motive I had in mind."You look very Pretty," I commented and she looked down shyly, her face pink with the blush."Thank you," she said quietly.Nothing moved me more than seeing this feminine side of her. The field does not give many privileges for that.We began to eat, and halfway through, I decided to ask her the question I was burning to ask."You said you have no man in your life?" I asked. "I know I have asked this before but it is difficult to believe that you are still single.""Well, I am," she shrugged casually."You don't love anyone?" I wanted to know and she chuckled."I might be a
-Prisca- Yes! My plan has finally worked. I am going to exchange marital vows with Adonai and legally be his wife.It does not count that I am impersonating Aria. He is not going to be tied to Aria in reality but to me.I sat beside him, before the crowd with my face veiled and a sly smile across my face which no one could see.A few people had suggested I take off the veil so they could behold my face but Adonai politely declined. No one pushed it, and I successfully got tied to Adonai.I had feared that Dante would have wanted to expose me because he didn't seem pleased with the plan, but he didn't.I was led to Adonai's room while the party continued in the hall. There I took off my veil and sat comfortably on his bed.He was not here yet, for he was still having some drinks with his visitors. I chuckled happily. Alas, my dream has come to pass.The door opened and I quickly adjusted. I hissed when I saw it was Ariel."What are you doing here?" I asked sharply. She did no
-Adonai-It took a while before what she said was registered in my head."Are you insane?" I retorted, placing a finger on the side of my head."No, I am not," she responded confidently."How can you say such a thing?""I am only trying to help you, alpha," she said. "Think of what the people at the table will say when you return there without a bride.""And have you thought about what it would be when they also realize that you are not Aria?""They wouldn't have to know. A bride can be veiled. You are not under any law to reveal your face to anyone. I believe that they might think that is what you want and they will respect it."I hesitated, trying hard to think about what Prisca had said. She was right. I would be seen as a fool if I returned to the people with the news of Aria eloping with another man and there would be no wedding.It would be the second time I gathered people and something ruined the ceremony."You know what, you are right. But this is just for the cerem
- Dante -It was a dark forest and the silence was louder than a thousand drums put together. I was in the middle of nowhere and the cold was enough to freeze me to death.My teeth chatter, and I wrap my arms around myself to feel warm. It did not help. I decided to shift. My fur might serve as a good cover. Surprisingly, I couldn't shift either...What the hell is happening to me? Where am I? I looked around fearfully. I heard a movement and jumped."Hello?" My voice shook. There was no one in sight. "Is there anyone here?"Then there was the chirping of birds, which sounded so creepy to my ears. Now I would prefer the gross silence to this sound. At least, I thought I was alone. Not now that I heard movements and I could not tell who was there with me, if it was a prey or predator."You miss me?"A light yelp escaped my throat. Now that voice was fucking familiar, but try as I may, I could not tell who owned it."Who are you? What are you?" I asked again even though I did not think
- Aria -"Could you give me some time to think about this?" I said to her after I had spent all the time thinking. I just couldn't find the right words for her request."It can't be that hard..." She wanted to push."I will get back to you not long after now," I maintained and she nodded"I will be very happy if you consider this and give me a positive response. It would mean a lot to me," she said before walking out and not long after she did, Loveth walked in."Was that the pretend Luna I saw coming out of your room?" She asked, pointing her fingers backwards towards the door. I chuckled inwardly."She is.""What does she want?" Loveth asked and I shrugged."Said she wants to be my maid," I told her, and an amused look crossed her face."That is strange," she commented and I nodded."The same thing I thought.""That lady is so puffed up with pride. How's she request to be a mate of yours?""The same thing I wonder about," I said thoughtfully."Well, what did you tell her?" Loveth wa
- Sierra -"When are you going to get on with this?" I asked my brother when I walked into the room without a knock. He was already used to me doing that and only sighed when I did."Sierra I have already told you. I need more time to put everything in place then I am going to strike," he said."What things do you need to put in place?" I wanted to know. "You don't need so much to bring these people down. You know I know this well. So why are you not doing it?" He walked towards me."Do you know who Aria is?" He asked and I found his question ridiculous."I know damn well who she is," I replied sharply."You know my problem with you is how impatient you get," he said. "Aria is not just who you think she is."He walked a few paces away towards the window. I looked at him expectantly."What do you mean by she is not who I think she is?"He went silent, looking out through the window."Brother?" I cocked my head towards his direction. He turned back to me."We are not the only werewolve
- Dante -Loveth looked extremely pretty in the dress I had gotten for her. I must commend Aria for a good job. She has helped me in picking the dress and making preparations for the dinner."What motives do you have?" She had playfully asked."None except to show my appreciation," I had told her. But now that Loveth sat in front of me at the dining table, I was not sure if that was the only motive I had in mind."You look very Pretty," I commented and she looked down shyly, her face pink with the blush."Thank you," she said quietly.Nothing moved me more than seeing this feminine side of her. The field does not give many privileges for that.We began to eat, and halfway through, I decided to ask her the question I was burning to ask."You said you have no man in your life?" I asked. "I know I have asked this before but it is difficult to believe that you are still single.""Well, I am," she shrugged casually."You don't love anyone?" I wanted to know and she chuckled."I might be a
- Zafa -Not long after I was done from the training ground, a guard walked up to me and said Aria wanted to see me.I asked if it was urgent, and he said no, so I took my bath before going to meet her."You said you wanted to see me," I said when I went to her."Yes, Zafa. How is everything," she asked casually."Going just fine," I said as I waited for what she would say."Yeah, could you give Loveth a day off from training?" She said."Huh?" I did not know when that escaped my lips, and she looked up at me."I asked if you could give Loveth a day off training," she repeated."What for, if I may ask why?" I think I do know, but I needed to hear it from her."Oh I just want her to have a break, that's all," Aria said guardedly. She did not want to tell me it was because of the dinner date."Just that?" I pressed."Dante wants to give her a treat and I think it is deserving. She has been of a lot of help here; you will agree with me," she said, and I swallowed lightly. "So give her a
- Aria -There was a soft knock on the door and I looked up."Come in," I said, loud enough for whoever was by the door. If squeaked open slowly and Dante's head peered in."May I come in please?" He asked politely and I gave him a small smile."Yes please, Dante. Come in."He walked in and closed the door behind him."How are you doing?" I asked and he nodded."Never better than now. I am here to thank you for saving my life.""That wouldn't be me," I said lightly. "You should thank Loveth instead. She was the one who discovered the two elders were lying by spying on them and sneaking to find the book. It took some time but she was able to do it."There was an expression of realisation on his face and then he smiled."Very well then, I will make sure to thank her. But I am still grateful for you then because I know you overlooked it all.""You are welcome."He waited for a while, then shifted his foot uncertainly."Is there something else you want to tell me?" I asked."Uhm..." He st
- Dante -I have finally come to the end of it and I have accepted my fate. I looked down to the people whose eyes already pierced my skin more than any sword would and I was not afraid of death anymore.Yes, I have failed them and my death was deserving.While Levi was addressing them, I barely paid attention to anything he was saying. I just wanted this to be over.Aria walked up right after then and even though I appreciated that she was trying to make an effort for my sake, there was no point. She could only delay this, but death was inevitable for me.However, the conversation between the two was becoming interesting and everyone waited to see what Aria would come up with this time around.She snapped her fingers and Loveth appeared behind her with the book of the law.Levi went into a mini heart attack."Get her! Seize her right now," he shouted, but no one moved."Calm down Levi," Aria said, unruffled. "We haven't exposed the secret yet have we? Save your strength for when we w