VERENA“Hello, my lovely mate.” He mutters and I clench my fist. “You have some guts coming here.” His words make me angryI won’t show him how broken I am. I walk towards him and cross my arms. “I don’t need guts for that. You need to get out of Elijah’s body. Free him!” I yell at him. He smirks. “What makes you think I’ll listen to your order? Elijah is the sole leader of the shadow wolves. But he’s not willing to do the job. So I had to take over for him. This is the best option.” “No. I won’t let this happen! I’m going to free Elijah from your captive,” My eyes glow white as my aura radiates out of me. He smirks and stands from the bed. “Let me see you try,” his eyes glow green and our auras clash with each other. A battle between a celestial wolf and a shadow wolf. True enemies. I channel my celestial power, a blinding light radiating from my hands. With a concentrated effort, I launch a wave of energy at Elijah, knocking him back.Before he can recover, I leap forward, lan
VERENA"Your threats mean nothing to me," I declare, my voice steady as I close the distance between us.Elijah's eyes narrow. "Then you will have no choice but to kill me," he hissed, his voice dripping with venom. "I won't stop, Rena. You know that. And that barrier you created? It won't last long."A wave of fear washes over me. He's right. The barrier I created is powerful, but it isn’t indestructible. With enough time and effort, Elijah can break free."And Ezra," he continues, his voice laced with a chilling menace. "He has parts of the Umbra within him. He will be mine. I will turn him to our side."My heart pounds in my chest. I can't let that happen. "Stay away from my kids," I growl, my voice low and menacing. "If you touch them, I will rip you to shreds."It pains me to say those words. I've always tried to be a peaceful person, tried to see if I can get to Elijah, but now, I'm willing to do anything to protect my loved ones.Even if it means that I’ll have to fight Elijah
VERENAThe moon hangs in the sky and I stare at it through the window while sitting on the couch of my kid’s room. Both Ezra and Veenie are sleeping. Veenie’s little chest rises and falls as she sleeps inside the crib. She has thrown off the blanket that covers her body so I put it back on. My eyes dart towards Ezra. My heart pounds in my chest as I think about Ezra. Elijah had warned me that the full moon would bring with it a surge of dark power, a temptation that Ezra might not be able to resist. How will I stop that? His father couldn’t stop himself from getting possessed by it. Then how will he handle it? He’s just a child. A lone tear slides down my eye and I wipe it away with my knuckles. This is so cruel. But I can’t lose hope. I know I have to do something, anything, to prevent Ezra from falling to the dark side. With a sense of urgency, I head to the library, hoping to find information that could help me.I spend hours poring over ancient texts, searching for any mention
VERENA“What? You saw her? Charlotte!” Dad’s voice gets filled with excitement, happiness and hope. My heart aches as I realize that what I’m about to tell him will change all of that. “Did you bring her back? Why didn’t you come here? Wait, I’ll head to your pack!” “Dad?” I call him out and he keeps blabbering. I can hear him rush towards the door and grab his coat. “Dad!” I yell and that gets his attention. “Mom…she is with Regef. That is her choice. She is with him because she wants to be with him. She betrayed you.” I say, my voice breaking as the words come out of my mouth. My shoulders tremble as I feel the weight of them. There’s silence on the other side. Then a shaky breath. “What? What are you talking about? Char—this is no time to make jokes, Rena.” He says and I can sense the disbelief in the way he speaks. “I’m not joking dad. What I say is absolutely true. Mom…she is a part of the Green Moon cult. She didn’t want to give birth to me. That day, when you fought with R
VERENA“Hey, you all are strong. We all fought together and we are in this together. The reason I know we can face Regef’s people is because I have you guys behind my back.” I tell them. “We are here too,” I hear Drake’s voice and all of us turn our heads to the left. Drake enters the dining room with Dory behind him. I get up from the chair in relief. “You are alright.” He was deeply injured by dark Elijah and was unconscious for this whole time. “Yep. Never better. Thanks to her,” Drake points at Dory who gives him a small smile. I open my arms and hug them both. “I’m sorry I couldn’t protect you both.” “Luna, don’t be like that. It's not your fault. We have been training ourselves to fight but we failed,” Dory says and Drake nods. I shake my head. “No, all of you are strong.” “And we are strong as a team.” Irene says as she gets up from the chair and pats Drake’s back. “Now we also have a magical doctor with us.” She looks at Dory who shrugs. Yes, it's because of Dory that D
CARLISLEAs I watch Elijah kick Dory, a surge of anger and protectiveness floods through me. Without thinking, I step in to shield her from his attack. I throw a powerful punch at Elijah, but he's stronger. He grabs my wrists and throws me to the floor, sending me flying across the room. As I lie on the ground, I feel a strange tingling sensation, a warmth spreading through my body.Is it because of that magic that was put on me? No, it does not seem like it. The energy that pulsates through my veins makes me sweat. It's like a wave of fire that courses through me, traveling from one vein branch to the next. The sensation grows stronger, overwhelming me. I feel as if I'm being consumed by a force beyond my control. My vision blurs, and I collapse to the ground, my consciousness fading.It is all black for a moment until the darkness fades and a ray of light pierces through the dark screen. The light grows and grows until it has enveloped the space around me. For a moment, my body is
VERENA"I had a strange dream," Carlisle begins, his voice hesitant. "I was in a fiery world, riding a chariot made of flames."Dory's eyes widen in concern as she listens to Carlisle's words. I can't help but notice the way her gaze lingers on him, filled with a mixture of worry and hope. He also seems to stare at her but avert his gaze quickly. What’s going on? "I felt a power within me, a force that I didn't know existed," Carlisle continues, his voice trembling slightly. "I was fighting shadows, destroying them with a fiery weapon."“A fiery weapon?” Irene asks and he nods. “Yeah, it was made out of fire. I was holding it but strangely my hand did not burn.” Carlisle responds. Joshua scoffs while his hands are shoved in his pant pockets. “That’s because it's a damn dream.” “Dreams can feel real,” Dory retorts, “Sometimes they work as signs to guide us.” She adds and Ruth nods. I wonder what the dream means, what it signifies. Is it a premonition, a glimpse into the future? Or
VERENA“What the hell is a solar wolf now? How many types of wolf are there?” Joshua asks, looking frustrated with the new found information about Carlisle. Celine's eyes sparkle with excitement as she explains the intricate tapestry of the werewolf world. "There is a vast ecosystem of powerful wolves, each with their own unique abilities," she says. "Those blessed by the Moon Goddess are known as Celestial wolves."Ruth hums, “We know that. But I didn’t know that celestial wolves can go beyond healers and guardians. Carlisle never showed the signs of a celestial wolf. Though…” she looks down at the floor as if contemplating something. “I did lose my healing powers when he was born. Does that mean something?” Celine frowns. “I can’t tell why that happened. It's strange for a healer to lose their abilities after another celestial wolf is born. Solar wolves usually don’t take away the ability of other wolves.” She mutters and I feel like she’s hiding something. Why does it seem like C
VERENAI shift back and just stare at her in silence, watching her fumble with her words. Her lips are quivering and she’s sweating profusely, her midnight blue hair sticking to her forehead. She literally copied my hair color and my hairstyle. When she realizes the coldness in my gaze, she stops and starts yelling.”You can’t kill me! Dad will end you. I did what I did and I will do it again with you!” her eyes go round as she looks up at me with a psychotic look. She starts laughing and I know that there’s no humor or happiness to the laugh. “You deserve it all! You are fucking bitch who was born in a wealthy family and was accepted. You have no idea what it feels like to be unwanted. So…so I did all of this. You needed to feel what I felt too. And I succeeded!” she throws her head back and laughs even harder. “I succeeded in ruining your life! After this battle, you’ll have nothing left for you. Everything will be taken from you. Your Elijah, your kids, your pack…everything! So go
VERENAA warm sensation takes over my body and I feel a tingling sensation in my spine. The celestial light builds within me and I aim it at the Ashwalker wolves. They take a step back as if they can sense that power within me. Serena opens her mouth and light erupts from it. It's directed at them and the moment it hits the ground, a huge explosion takes place. I hear lots of howls and the light blinds everyone in the field. When it fades, a huge crater is formed on the ground and there’s no sign of the Ashwalker wolves and the cloaked men who stood with them. The impact was so huge that it got everyone’s attention. Nixie stares at it with wide eyes. “What the fuck,” she says as she measures the depth of the crater I created. “Damn! That’s so badass!” Dory exclaims and I smirk. We approach Joshua and Irene who also are staring at the huge crater. They turn towards us and Dory steps forward, shifts back and kneels down. Joshua looks at me and I see concern in his eyes. “Rena…Irene
VERENAI run towards the main battlefield and Nixie’s petite figure comes into sight. She’s standing against my men, guarded by the Ashwalker wolves and a few of Umbra’s cult men. I watch in horror as Nixie, her eyes filled with a malicious glint, hurls a gas bomb towards Irene and Joshua. The bomb explodes, sending a toxic cloud billowing into the air. Irene and Joshua cough, their faces contorted in pain. Joshua, with his enhanced senses, manages to shield himself from the gas, but Irene, still recovering from her previous injuries, is more vulnerable. I can see her coughing violently, blood staining her lips.“Irene,” Joshua goes to her and holds her while she drops to the ground, the coughing not stopping.Nixie grins as she looks at them. “You used to call me Dumpster Barbie, right? Now what, huh? Can’t speak?” she taunts and then pauses. “Oh wait! I totally forgot to say this. This gas has a special role, you know? It can take away the vocals of the person it affects. Permanen
VERENAI grit my teeth and clench my fist in anger after I shift back. Dad shifts back to his human form too and glares at me, standing protectively before mom. “Dad? Are you seriously going to protect her? You know who she's working for,” I ask him, my eyes pleading for him to see the truth in this situation. She’s not our ally. His face contorts in anger as he hears my words and he growls at me. “I trust her. There must have been some misunderstanding.” His eyes flash and I realize that he’s not in himself. It's the mate bond that’s making him say this. My dad isn’t as strong as I am when it comes to staying away from our mates. His love for mom will destroy him. “Oh yes it is, Ray. He’s making me do these things,” Mom says and makes this sad face. I wonder who’s better at acting innocent—Nixie or her? Oh wait, I forgot that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. She proves she’s her mother. I look at Charlotte and mind-link her. “You are being a total bitch! You used my fat
VERENABut my words fall on deaf ears. He lunges at me, his claws outstretched. I dodge his attack, barely escaping his grasp. I'm filled with a mix of fear and anger. How can he hurt me? How can he turn against me after all this?I draw upon my celestial power, a surge of light coursing through my veins. My eyes glow a brilliant white, and my form shifts, becoming more powerful. I face him, my stance defiant."Elijah, stop!" I shout, my voice filled with authority. But he won't listen. He's lost in the darkness, a creature of pure instinct.We circle each other, our eyes locked in a battle of wills. The air crackles with tension as we prepare to strike. The battle between the Luna Guardian and the Shadow Alpha has begun. A battle that has occurred through different generations and timelines. I don’t want this. But do I have a choice? And what will we do if we both die? I look into his eyes, and see no sign of him. Is he gone? Did Umbra take him from me? I steel myself for what I
VERENAMaria walks towards me. “What happened?” She asks with a frown on her face. “It's mom. She’s here.” I say and Maria’s eyes turn wide. “Charlotte is here? Oh my Goddess!” She rests her hand on her chest and looks worried. I can sense the conflict arising within her. Mom was Maria’s best friend. I’m sure she still cares about her. I look at Irene. “We need to go out there. I’m sure the others will need us.” Irene steps forward. “Of course. I’d be so glad to go out there and kick some—” she halts and looks at the kids. Ezra gives her a sly smile. “Aunt Irene is saying some adult words again.” He makes a tsk sound with his mouth and shakes his head as if disappointed. He does this whenever Irene has a slip of tongue. “Shut up. I didn’t say anything. I only said that I will kick them.” She argues and I roll my eyes. She’s seriously fighting with a kid. “Rena, someone should stay with the kids to protect them,” Maria tells me as she holds my arm. She looks at Elijah who growls
VERENA"You're back," I whisper, my voice barely audible. "You're really back."Ezra smiles, his eyes filled with warmth. "I'm here, Mommy," he says. "I'm not going anywhere."In that moment, all the pain, the fear, the uncertainty - it all seems to fade away. We've won. We've defeated the darkness.Irene quickly turns around and her eyes go wide as she sees us. “Oh Goddess! It worked! Fu—Sorry. I mean hell yeah!” she shouts, raising her fists in the air. She looks no less than a lunatic but that’s how she is.I turn to Venus who just stares at her with her big green eyes, her little hand clutching Ezra’s shirt as she sits on his lap. I kneel on the floor and take her other hand, then kiss it. “Thank you, thank you. You’re our savior.” I whisper to her and cup her little face. She makes a sound with her mouth, having no idea what I’m talking about. I look at Elijah. His head is tilted up towards the ceiling, pushing back his tears of joy and relief. He’s trying to act strong but I k
VERENAI feel a strong vibration at the pit of my stomach. It makes my guts muscles clench uncomfortably but then a warm sensation travels up my spine. Venus stops crying and I open my eyes to see a vibrant light form in the middle of the air. It casts its bright light on the room and reduces Ezra’s dark aura, allowing him to take a breath and relax a little. Venus looks calm too and is staring at her brother with her big eyes. I look at Elijah and he nods. Ezra lifts his head and his face looks better, a lot less pale as he stares at us. But he’s still in his dark aura. Maybe the energy that we created helped to slow down the process. He looks at Venus but does not say anything. I move towards the bed and Venus raises her arm like she did in the kids room when she saw me. She smiles at her brother, her green eyes lighting up. “Veenie…” Ezra whispers. I carefully place Venus on the bed and hold her back. In case Ezra does something, I’ll pull her back. Elijah stands beside me and
VERENAVenus squirms as she sees him and it hurts him but he does not show it on his face. “Are they still out there?” Maria asks me and I shake my head. “No. But we need to be careful. Elijah and I’ll handle everything. Let's go.” I tell them and we carefully walk out of the kids room. Elijah walks ahead, his senses alert for any incoming dangers. I look around too but Venus gets uncomfortable when I’m too tense so I’m trying to stay calm. I look at her and recall the vision I had. I couldn’t see her face but I felt the same way I am feeling right now. The feeling that you have when you are close to your daughter. Venus looks up at me with her big eyes and I give her a smile. “Don’t worry, angel. We’ll be fine,” I give her a kiss on the forehead and she giggles. We reach the bedroom and Elijah opens the door. The moment the double doors swing open, a strong wave of dark aura crashes on me, forcing me to take a step back. Venus squirms again and looks away, as if she’s afraid.