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
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ELIJAHI pace back and forth in the darkness, my mind racing. I know that if I live, Ezra will inevitably be drawn to the dark side. Rena is doing everything she can to protect him, but I need to take action as well. If I die, Rena dies as well. This is such twisted shit! I run my hand through my hair. Suddenly, my dark self appears before me again, his eyes glowing with an eerie light. "It's time," he says.I look around and see a group of cloaked men standing in the shadows. They are strong, powerful-looking figures, their eyes filled with a cold, calculating intensity."You are our true leader," one of them says. "It is time for you to forge the path."I'm confused. I don't understand what they're talking about. "We have been waiting for you," another cloaked figure says. "You are the one who will lead us to victory."So they are starting to take action. Who are they? Are they part of Umbra’s cult? But I know that I have to do something. I have to protect Rena and Ezra, no matt
ELIJAHThe world around me shifts and swirls, and suddenly, I find myself standing in a place that's unlike anything I've ever seen before. It's a vast, cavernous space, shrouded in perpetual darkness. The air is thick and heavy, filled with an oppressive sense of foreboding, like a dark cloud hanging over my head. The silence is broken only by the occasional drip of water from the cavern's ceiling, a sound that echoes through the emptiness, amplifying my sense of isolation.I look around, trying to make sense of my surroundings. I see other people here, cloaked figures standing in the shadows. Some of their cloaks are black, while others are a deep, emerald green. The atmosphere is eerie, almost otherworldly."What is this place?" I ask my dark self.But my dark self doesn't respond. Instead, it turns and begins to walk away, the cloaked figures following behind it.I hesitate for a moment, but then I decide to follow them. As I walk deeper into the cave, the space seems to expand, t
ELIJAHI frown. So this is how he’s converting them? Or there’s more to it? He did not have my powers before I turned into my dark side. I step forward. “You can’t do this. You are going against the laws of fucking nature by converting a wolf against his will.” Regef turns to me, his eyes filled with a cold and calculating look. "Why not?" he asks. "He's just a normal wolf. He's nothing to us. But he’ll be useful once he’s modified into an Ashwalker."My heart races wildly in my chest. I scan the people around me. I’m sure they all will be a part of the army that’ll battle against Rena and my pack. But he’s adding more to the army by converting normal wolves. I remember Rena telling me that Alpha Nova’s warriors went missing. Have they been converted to Ashwalkers too? The thought is fucking terrifying. I hope Rena has the celestial wolves on her side because it's going to be a difficult battle. “I won’t,” I say sternly and glare at Regef. I hate that I can’t do much now. My hand
ELIJAH“I am your mother. You betrayed me.” She growls back. Theon’s jaw clenches and turns towards the men that surround him. “Capture her and put her in the cells.” He orders them. Mom’s eyes turn wide in disbelief. “What?” She looks at the men that step forward and surround them. “How can you do this? I’m your mother!” Theon scoffs. “So what? No one has the fucking right to disrespect the powerful Alpha.” He says and points his chin towards her, gesturing to the men to capture her. “No, you can’t do this!” She yells and tries to resist the men that grab hold of her wrists. Seeing her struggle like that stirs something inside me. Mom’s eyes flash yellow, showing her wolf and she bares her canines at them. One of the men lets go of her wrist and slaps her on the face. She falls to the ground and hits her head against a rock. “Hey!” A powerful growl surges through my chest and before I can think, my body is rushing towards her. I bare my canines at the man who slapped her and ri
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
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