*Meadow*He took a deep breath and then seemed to think on what best way to continue, I nodded at him to show him I was listening, so he started talking again. "My father was not a real werewolf... he was a shapeshifter... I haven't told you much about them but they basically can shift into some animals of their choice, never more than five in total... a shape shifter is versatile but has limitations, their nature and elements rule over their animals, and they can't be shifted for long, however, there was a legendary race, the original full blood shifters, who could remain in their animals indefinitely... my father was one of them, and his animals were fantastic ones..." I was mind blown by what he was sharing with me, and although I felt some anger inside me, I still was more shocked and amazed than anything by what he was telling me, again more of this new world that opened to me."The pure shifters were feared and hated, and for a time hunted down. Only five of them remained alive
*Meadow*I look at Agape and smile, she is sitting next to Gideon, his arm around her shoulder holding her, they look calm and in peace. I walk to the next room and Aeneas is arguing with Queen Isilwen on matters of past history between their races. I chuckle and walk to the table and sit next to Cara, who I look upon with more than a little concern.With everything happening, I was aware but consciously pushing aside the fact that Cara had a personal problem with Agape; more than a problem, an important issue. Even when she showed interest in Agape's healing process and some sympathy towards her after hearing her story, I knew that her loss was a constant reminder of what was missing in her life.As long as Cara was well, Alex was under control, but I was not worried as much about him as I was worried about her. I knew that sooner or later, I've had to put both of them together and let Cara unwind.'We will, soon.' Caleb instantly replied my mental questioning and I frowned, turni
*Meadow*"Well... you were my first ever patient to try it... and your mate was on a rush... he wanted you back yesterday, if you know what I mean." He chuckled and I blinked a couple of times with the surprise and embarrassment of the obvious revelation; yes, I felt silly for not realizing it sooner."But she will be better after this, won't she?" I asked him again, wanting to be more than sure.He nodded and gestured me to the door to go first. "You can send the human to look after her if you want, she should be fine. My serum will break the magic bond, his presence will give her comfort and reassurance when she wakes up."I nodded and we both headed back to the room where everyone else was waiting. As soon as I saw Gideon he jumped up from the chair and looked behind me searching for Agape. I smiled to him softly. "You can go watch her if you want, but she fell under a deep sleep, don't try to wake her up, let the serum work in her system and break the false connection, she will
*Meadow*Cara never ceases to amaze me, and she never will. She was right, with all of it. "I am proud, so proud of you Cara, believe me." I said with a smile. She blushed and looked to the side trying to hide it from me, then Caleb and Alex both walked out towards us."Everything ok between you two?" Caleb asked and I rolled my eyes chuckling."As if neither of you did some eavesdropping..." I managed to say before his smiling lips pressed on mine, a warmth running through me that reminded me of the first kiss we had. This was good; I survived the demon's cursed bond, Agape was on the process of the same, and we were joining forces to defeat the evil entity we came to known as Cornelius.---He walks from one side to the other as he watches the faces of his warriors; their dirty, pale and haunted looks made him grin with satisfaction. "They took away our Luna... took her against her will, brainwashed her and want to use her against us..."Many growled, others howled, he smirked
*Caleb*I grin as I feel her shiver, each time my lips brush a part of her skin, she moans softly and goosebumps arise on her silked skin; I love waking her up like this.I sense trouble just seconds before Alex knocks on our door. Meadow wakes up completely with her eyes wide, striking me in their beauty even though I know I should focus on the urgency of a new situation. She gives me a scared look, I take her hand as we both walk down to meet my second."This better be important Alex..." I said with the most used line of all times, but it is truly what I feel. I was enjoying my time with my future wife way too much to feel any less irritated by his interruption."Alpha, they are hundreds, so many. Cornelius sent a first wave to attack and they got caught in the border, struggling under the effects of Queen Isilwen and her kind's powers. They did not retreat, the bulk of them are waiting, they haven't sent more but our outside contacts confirmed they are there, waiting..."I grow
*Caleb*Minutes later, when we arrive to the meeting, Aeneas is frowning to what one of his pledges whispers to him. He bows his head in acknowledgement of my presence and I do the same, a mutual agreement to show each equal respect in front of our people."Rowen, they started a couple of hours ago and we are only being notified now? Why are we being kept away from this?" He asks as he moves towards me slowly.I look at Alex and he lowers his head. 'Explain, now.' I command.'Queen Isilwen thought she could handle them and scare them away but as the hours went by she noticed it wasn't going to be as easy as she had expected. The confirmation of our outside informants of Cornelius being there with more fighters still has made all of this more difficult. It became clear to the Queen that she needed to let us become involved at this time .' As Alex passed the information to me and Meadow, I looked at Aeneas who was becoming a little calmer."We are just finding out about this now as
*Meadow*I am happy I didn't have to argue much with Caleb for this, he didn't want me in the field of battle but he also was aware that Cornelius was smart, and he would think of a way to get to me just to get to him. If I was close, his chances were almost nule to take me.We are finally established in the woods; I can see Queen Isilwen not far from us and her powers are strong. I see several wolves on the ground howling in pain. Caleb takes my hand and walks amongst our people, most of them shifted except the scouts on the top of the trees. "I am going to ask Queen Isilwen to let them go, this will encourage Cornelius to push and attack. Demark's people are a few miles ahead ready to aid the drows taking them to a safe distance. That is when we enter, our first line works as a shield, they will stop his first wave. The second one is the punch, we will strike back. The last one has the deadliest warriors, and me. I will need you to take an important role here Princess..." He says t
*Meadow*After minutes of silence, they didn't move; many of them laid exhausted for the physical and mental manipulation from the drows and wisps. I felt my throat dry, I was nervous, expecting the unexpected. Then I saw it.It was a line of darkness that approached us with an incredible speed. Shifted wolves that ran towards us bloodthirsty; their eyes red, their canines out and threatening, their growls chilling. I shivered and had to force myself to remember this was the moment that would define our future, mine with Caleb and also our people, and probably the world. Because, if we can't stop Cornelius, no one can, and who would stop here when they could take the world?Caleb's plan got into action; the first wave got caught on our first line. Everything happened so fast, it was surreal. I heard the sound of each of our warriors and felt their rage and pain all together. It made me restless, I wanted to do something, I wanted to help them. I was about to shift and head their way