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
VERENAMy lips quiver and my shoulders tremble as I say. “Elijah has turned to the dark side and now he’s the leader of the shadow wolves. He’s my enemy now. A war is coming and we’ll have to fight him and the entire army that Regef is going to bring with him to destroy us.”My father's eyes widen in shock. "What?" he exclaims. "How is that possible? When did it happen?""I don't know," I reply, my voice filled with despair. "It happened after I returned from Regef's hideout. I think he was influenced by the darkness inside him.” “Oh Goddess.” He exclaims and I wipe the tears that soak my cheeks. “The worst part is that Ezra is in danger too.” Dad’s eyes fill with tears. "No," he whispers. "This can't be happening.""It is," I reply. "And it's going to be a terrible war.""What about Ezra?" my father asks. "Is he going to be okay?"I shake my head. "I don't know," I reply. "Ezra's life is in danger too. He will be pulled to the dark side once Elijah’s powers are at their peak. We m
VERENAI stare at each one of them, allowing my words to resonate with them. I want them to understand the gravity of the situation. We are facing a real threat, and we need to unite to defeat it."If you don't want to die," I continue, "then you can leave. But if these Ashwalkers win the battle, then they will come to terrorize all of your packs. They will show no mercy. They will kill everyone, regardless of their age or strength."I look at them again, my eyes filled with determination.The group of celestial wolves look at each other, their faces filled with doubt.“We need some time to think,” Ethan says as he looks at me. My heart clenches but I don’t show the feeling of despair on my face. I’ll stay strong. I nod. “Fine. Let me know what you want. I won’t force any of you to fight this battle. But if you do, then please do it with the intention of giving your all into it.” “Alright.” After the group of celestial wolves leave the meeting room, I let go of my strong façade and
ELIJAHThe darkness is suffocating, a thick, oppressive blanket that seems to seep into every pore of my being. My feet are submerged in a river of black tar, its viscous surface rippling and bubbling ominously. My wrists and ankles are chained to a cold, hard bench, the metal biting into my flesh. I sit there, a prisoner in my own mind, trapped in this dark, desolate realm.The world around me is shrouded in perpetual darkness, punctuated only by the occasional flicker of an unseen flame. Black smoke curls and writhes around me, a fucking sinister, malevolent presence. I feel empty, hollow, like a shell without a soul. There is no light here, no hope, no escape.I think back to the day I fought Rena. I remember the pain in her eyes, the fear that had etched itself onto her face. I hurt her badly. I tried my best to control myself, but it was no use. I wasn't in control anymore. My dark side had taken over, and it had consumed me whole.I wished I hadn’t woken up. But it was not in my
Verena“Rena, I want to reject our bond and get separated,” Elijah’s voice doesn't hold an ounce of emotion as he sits across from me in the dim living room. I'd been waiting for him to celebrate our third wedding anniversary together. But when he arrived, there was this coldness about him. I figured he was just tired from work, but then he asked me to sit down and dropped a bombshell on me."Why?" I blink in disbelief. He must be joking, right? But the intensity of his gaze chips away at my doubt, replacing it with a growing sense of worry. I know the reason. The one I've feared the most for so long.His mate has returned to the pack.Elijah is the Alpha of one of the most powerful packs in Fenrisa, the Iron Claw Pack. I am his wife and his mate. One would think that due to being fated, our relationship would be a good one. But that’s far from the truth.The truth is, I am his second chance mate. Elijah’s first mate had left him just before the mating ceremony. The reason was unknown