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
VERENAThe revelation that Celine is the Moon Goddess hits me like a bolt of lightning. I stand there, stunned and speechless, my mind reeling from the shock. How could someone so ordinary, so human, be a celestial being?I look at Celine, my eyes filled with a mixture of awe and confusion. "Are you really the Moon Goddess?" I ask, my voice barely a whisper.Celine nods, her expression solemn. "I was," she replies, her voice filled with a hint of sadness. "But I was banished from the heavens.""Banished?" I echo, my mind racing. "How could that be?"Celine sighs. "Umbra played his cards right," she explains. "He managed to sow seeds of doubt among the other gods, convincing them that I had betrayed my duties.""What did he say?" I ask, my curiosity piqued."He accused me of conspiring with the forces of darkness, of using my powers for evil," Celine replies. "They believed him, and I was stripped of my divine powers. I was banished from the heavens, forced to live among mortals."“Wai
VERENACeline's words send a shiver down my spine. "Your bond with Elijah is highly divine," she says, her voice filled with awe. "Even if I were to mate you with others, you would find your way back to each other."A wave of relief washes over me. Despite the challenges we face, our love is strong, unbreakable. It's a bond that transcends time and space, a connection forged in the stars. I have always felt that, maybe that’s why I couldn’t let go of him even when we were separated. But even as joy fills my heart, a pang of sadness creeps in. We're still separated, torn apart by the forces of darkness. Elijah has become the leader of the Shadow Wolves, a ruthless and dangerous faction. He would never allow me to be with him, not as long as I stand against his dark agenda.And I can’t be with him as I need to protect my people and our kids. I think back to the time we spent together in the prison. I can still feel the pain of his attacks, the bruises and cuts that marred my body. But
VERENAMy heart pounds in my chest as I approach the safe, my fingers trembling slightly. Inside, nestled on a bed of velvet, is the Goddess Gem, a relic of ancient power that holds the key to our survival. Celine or Selene the Goddess said that her powers are stored in this gem. I wonder what this gem’s history is. Joshua and Irene stand beside me, their faces etched with a mixture of hope and fear. Irene bites her nails as she watches the gem keenly. They know as well as I do that the fate of the werewolves rests on this small, unassuming stone.I reach into the safe, my fingers gently brushing against the cool surface of the gem. With a deep breath, I pull it out, holding it in the palm of my hand. The gem is like a red sphere, pulsating with an ethereal light whenever I hold it in my palm."This is it," I say, my voice barely a whisper. "This is what will lead us to the other Celestial wolves."Irene raises an eyebrow. "How exactly are we going to use this to track down wolves s
VERENAI get up to place the gem back into the safe. Now that its work is done, I hope we’ll get to the other guardian celestial wolves sooner. As I reach for the safe, a wave of dizziness washes over me. My head spins, and my vision blurs. A sharp pain lanced through my spine, intensifying with each passing second. I clutch at my chest, gasping for air.Joshua and Irene rush to my side, their faces etched with concern. "Rena, are you okay?" Irene asks, her voice filled with worry.I try to respond, but the pain is too intense. My vision darkens, and I collapse to the ground, unconscious.In the depths of my mind, I find myself in a strange, unfamiliar place. It's a realm of darkness, a void where light cannot penetrate. The air is thick and heavy, filled with a suffocating sense of emptiness.My feet are submerged in a black, tar-like substance, my movements hindered by its viscous grip. I look around, my eyes wide with fear. The place is barren, devoid of any signs of life.And then
VERENA"The Luna Guardian is the leader of the celestial wolves. Just like Elijah is the Alpha Shadow, leader of the shadow wolves," Celine replies. "It's a powerful position, one that requires great strength and courage."My heart races. I've never heard of the Luna Guardian before."I don't understand," I say. "I'm just a celestial wolf. How can I be the Luna Guardian?""Because you are special, Rena," Celine replies. "You have a unique connection to Elijah, a bond that is stronger than any other. And now, that bond has been reinforced."I frown. "What do you mean?" I ask."The vision was meant to reconnect you to Elijah," Celine replies. "When Elijah was consumed by darkness, your bond with him was weakened. But now, you are connected again, stronger than ever before."My eyes fill with tears. I'm so grateful to be connected to Elijah again."And because of this connection," Celine continues, "your true powers have come to the surface."My heart skips a beat. "What true powers?" I a
VERENAThe answers to these questions are a mystery. It seems like I'm trapped in an impossible situation, with no way out. Why does it always have to be us? If I ever get reborn, I’d wish for a normal life, one where I’m no leader and nor his Elijah. —--------------I'm sitting at my desk in the quiet, dimly lit office, trying to focus on my work. It's nighttime, and the office is bathed in a soft, moonlight glow. A large window looks out onto a courtyard, and the moonlight casts long, dancing shadows on the floor.My desk is a cluttered mess, covered in papers, books, and empty coffee cups. I have been working on improving the security of the pack so that we are prepared. But it doesn't feel enough. Behind me is a bookshelf filled with scattered books that I used to gain as much knowledge as possible. A small, potted plant sits on the windowsill, its leaves drooping sadly.But my mind is elsewhere. I'm worried about Ezra and how the fate of the battle will turn out. If Elijah and
ELIJAHTheon scoffs. “Happy, my ass! You know what’s going to truly make me happy? All of your deaths! I’ll become the next shadow Alpha and end every single one of you. That kid of yours..I’ll kill him too if he gets in my way!” He growls. My eyes darken. “You shouldn’t have said that,” I say in a low, dangerous voice and stalk forward. Theon braces himself for my attack but he is taken aback when I approach him at lightning speed and rip his head off. He gets no time to fight and drops dead on the ground. I watch him with a look of sorrow in my heart. There was no saving him. “I’m sorry for not being there for you.” I tell him though I know he won’t hear me. I wish I could change things in the past. I would have built a new relationship with him, one where we supported each other as brothers and didn’t go after each other’s throats. VERENARegef and I battle each other using our celestial powers. I’m stronger than him in terms of my position as the Luna Guardian. But he has years
ELIJAHI step before Rena and throw my dark energy towards Regef to neutralize the attack that he did. Regef’s wolf growls at me in anger and charges straight at me. But there’s Theon beside him who follows suit. I’d have to deal with both of them. I am about to charge at Regef when I feel that stabbing pain within my body again. Umbra is trying to gain control over me again. “This is fruitless,” I hear a voice in my head and realize that it's Regef’s. Is he mind-linking me through the bond we have as Umbra’s cult? “You should stop going against your fate. Your body won’t be able to take the resistance as it is built for dark powers. Fighting against your nature will only get you killed.” I grit my teeth and close my eyes to control the pain. I can sense Theon lunging at me but a bright globe of light collides against his body and throws him away. Regef stops and looks at Theon laying in the ground. I look beside me and see Rena step forward. She looks at me and places a hand on
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