Delilah's POV: After getting done with all the classes at 1 pm, I decided to go to the library and spend some time reading the Healing books before going for the training. Dangling my bag over my shoulder, I made my way to the library. I was just about to enter the library when I felt a hand landing on my shoulder. I turned around and frowned when I saw a junior witch, Jannice, from the cottage. Smiling subtly at me, she greeted me, "I am glad to find you here, Delilah." My frown deepened, "What are you doing here?" Her lips stretched out, "I am here to bring you High Witch, Asteria's, message?" I raised my eyebrow in question to which she informed me, "As you know, today is the last day of your training." A small smile appeared on my lips. The last two weeks went in a crazy haze, Asteria hadn't been lenient in the training which was a good thing. I looked at Janice, "Yes, I am aware of that." She nodded her head lightly, "Asteria wanted you to come for training a little earlier
Delilah's POV:Asteria stopped by the edge of the bed, "You'll know soon. Very soon, actually."She was closer to me. I just needed to flung forward and dig my claws in her slender throat. Heaving a massive breath, I forced my frail body and jumped toward her. Raising my hand, I slashed it across her face.She shot back just in time. Eyes wide with shock, I looked at my hand. Panic swelled inside me when I saw nails instead of sharp claws.I instantly reached to the back of my mind, "Akira?"I heard no response. I tried again to call her forward but my wolf didn't surface. I couldn't even feel her with me. All I felt was an emptiness within myself. I screamed her name in my mind over and over again but all I got in response was silence.My eyes sliced to Asteria and I gritted out, "What the hell did you do to Akira? Where is she?"She looked at me intently, "She is fine. And just as I said before, everything will be alright, it all depends on whether you cooperate with me or not."I s
Delilah's POV:I stomped my foot on the ground in annoyance and shrieked, "What?!?! You brought me to another realm?"I scanned the said realm and my gut coiled at the dark, spooky vibes. The sky was dark, and we seemed to be in some kind of a forest as we were surrounded by trees. Dead trees, to be precise. There wasn't even a leaf dangling off those branches.I fisted my balls at my sides and screamed with frustration, "How the hell would I go back now?"More than my twisted situation, Asteria's calmness was enraging me. Even now, she looked at me like I was a small kid throwing tantrums over the ice cream and said calmly, "I brought you here so of course, I'll take you back too." She pointed her finger at me, "But only if..."I completed her sentence with a screech, "...I cooperate." Gosh, I was tired of hearing the same thing again and again.She walked ahead and said spookily, "Follow me. Stay close or be ready to be a feast of shadows lurking around."Now this wicked witch wasn't
Delilah's POV:Asteria flickered her fingers and a large ball of flame ignited on her palm. Blowing it, she let it swipe off her hand and dance into the air. The fire illuminated the hall and that's when I was able to finally see the face of the monster inhabiting the throne.A cold shiver ran down my spine as my eyes raked over his palest expression. The hair at the nape of my neck stood taller as he revealed his canines which were nothing like that of a werewolf. My eyes raked down his slim body which was contrary to a werewolf's or lycan's bulky build. Who was he?When I looked at Asteria, I found her grinning ear to ear. Revealing her full set of teeth, she was beaming as her eyes glued to the man with an evil aura. With a grace I had never seen before in her, she got up to her full height.My eyes widened as Asteria flopped down onto the thigh of the man. He moved his hand around her belly in a possessive grip and I took in his long, sharp nails. They were not like my claws at al
Delilah's POV:"What the hell do you mean by that?" I stormed up to Asteria and stared into her eyes. My anger doubled with every passing second as I waited for her to elaborate on the bullshit pouring out of her mouth.Her posture was still surprisingly calm after wrecking a storm inside my head. My fists balled up at my sides as she started speaking, "It's not as bad as you think. And you knew my rule of a 'favor for a favor'. So yeah, be a breeder for us and you'll be free after delivering the baby."Oh God, I wanted to shout at the top of my lungs but her words felt so pointless to even ponder over. Was she crazy? Or did she think I was the crazy one here?Trying to calm my heavy breathing, I tried to reason with her, "How is it possible for me to carry a baby that was not carried by such a powerful witch in the very first place? I am just a werewolf."Asteria's lips stretched into a scary smile, "You are not just a werewolf, Delilah. You are THE healer."I opened my mouth to say
Xander's POV:The tires screeched to a halt outside the hostel building. Taking out the key, I glanced at my wristwatch and a knowing smirk split over my face.3:00 pm sharp.I eyed the beautiful bouquet of colorful flowers resting on the seat beside me with a black box containing a mobile phone for Delilah. Grabbing both, I got out of the car and scanned the area around me. As discreetly as possible, I rounded the building and walked to the backside.Stopping right under Delilah's window, I glanced around and once I was sure that no one was present there, I bent my knees and jumped off into the air. In the blink of an eye, I was inside Delilah's room and started looking for her.Strangely, she was nowhere to be seen. I vaguely remembered her telling me that she'd be free after 1. Plus, she knew that I'd be here at 3 pm. Thinking that she must be out taking a shower, I thought to stay and wait for her. While sitting on her bed, my eyes landed on the vanity and my lips widened in a goo
Delilah's POV:My eyes slowly fluttered open and I felt a shooting headache as if my skull was cracked in two. I winced in pain as I clutched my head and forced my eyes to fully open. At first, it felt like someone was tugging the cords of my brain but after shaking my head sideways, I could finally see my surroundings clearly.My eyes took in the white bare walls and I felt suffocated at the absence of any window or ventilator in the room. The ceiling was also white with too many tiny, flashing bulbs fitted in it.I could hear the beeping sound and my eyes drifted beside my bed where a bunch of machines were placed. They were the source of faint beeps. I frowned as I saw a drip bag dangling over the other side of my bed. Following the tube with my eyes, I saw it weaving around my arm and gasped as I realized that it was attached to the back of my hand, leading the IV fluid into my veins.Just then, everything flashed in my mind. Shadow Realm...Asteria...Lucien...baby...breeder...I j
Delilah's POV:Neither there was any sun in sight to indicate whether it was a day or night nor did I have my watch with me to get an idea about time.It must have been the next day when I woke up from a restless sleep and Asteria entered the room, which was more like a cell, with two maids in tow. They both were carrying trays in their hands which they placed on the table one by one.Asteria gestured at me to get up from the hospital bed, which I still had no idea why I was placed into. I walked to the couch and settled down beside her.She ushered the maids out of the room and then pointed at the tray, "Eat."I eyed the tray loaded with food and then at the other containing water and a few tablets. Honestly, I didn't want to touch any edible item there but Asteria gave me not much choice when she announced, "I am personally going to make sure that you are getting the proper, nutritional meal. That is essential for baby's health."I resisted the urge to roll my eyes. She was again at