Ember was quite relieved when Corbett agreed to accept Ian and her rogue friend to stay in Derbent and be part of his pack. Though his luna rejected the idea of welcoming them, she really couldn’t do much about it for it is always the command of the Alpha that’s going to be followed.Derbent is the largest district in Devonlaire. The business in the place is in full bloom, and it looks like a good place to stay with all the booming nightlife and the colorful festivities that makes the place more attractive.Unlike Bresmont whose majority of it’s land was a thick forest, and the crowded part was only thirty percent of the land mass area, Derbent was the total opposite. Buildings for business, factories for stuffs and shopping malls dominated the district.“Are you really sure that you’ll be okay in this place without me?” Ember asked Ian for the third time.Corbett allowed them to stay in one of his properties near the heart of Dervent, and away from his own mansion. Ember understands
Ember waited for Corbett in the receiving area of the mansion. This mansion was so different from the one in Bresmont in so many ways. First, the elegance in this place can’t be denied. One look at the paintings and the antiques displayed in the living area, one would know how wealthy the owner of this house is.The gold details of the stairs railings are one of those magnificent things that are noticeable in the mansion.Ember snapped from her admiration to the surroundings when she heard a throat being cleared behind her.Corbett went to sit at the empty leather couch opposite to where she was sitting.The Alpha looks lethal. He’s huge with all the muscles displayed in his muscle shirt and his shoulder length hair was tied into a ponytail, that only adds to the overall beastly aura.“So, why is the Luna of Bresmont here?” He leaned back into the couch and spread both of his arms to the back rest while his left hand had a lighted cigarette in between its fingers.Ember could sense th
Liam woke up that day and was confused when he felt that something was wrong. He glanced around his room, nothing was unusual. Veronica was still sleeing beside him and it was just like the normal morning. Except for the feeling that something evil was lurking inside his room.With not much noise, he gor out of bed and slowly walked towards the window.The sun was now showing up and the freshness of the air assaulted his senses.He frowned. He wondered where that overwhelming feeling that something dark was looming came from?Liam scanned the expanse of the dark forest. That’s too far. He can feel the presence of evil just around here.“Hey, are you all right?”Liam snapped, his head turn to the bed where Veronica was sleeping. She’s awake now.Then, all of a sudden the evil presene was gone. Just like how it came, it just disappeared without any traces.Liam just shook his head. Whatever that is, he’s going to find out if ever if comes back.Right now, he had to prepare for he will b
Veronica woke up feeling very weak. She wanted to open her eyes but she doesn’t seem to have the energy to do it, even move her hand.All she could ever do was groan in pain. She felt like her body is swelling and it feels like she was dying.The last thing she remembered was talking to the dark witch and asking for another potion to used to Liam.Then, the dark witch gave her the odd-looking bottle and told her to drink it. She said it’s a special kind of potion that doesn’t need a ritual since it was made by an ancient witch.And, she drank it.That was the last thing she remembered until she woke up like shit.That bitch! Her mind shouted.Anger rose in her veins when she realized that she was being fooled by the dark witch. Instead of giving her the potion that she needed, she gave her something that could make her die! That witch wanted her to die!She should have known better that the dark, ugly witch was a traitor! How could she trust her when she gave her that bottle to drink?
Ember and Corbett were like in a staring contest. None of them wanted to back out. Ember had been so hard-headed and would not let the topic about Yvette pass. She badly needs to know where she could find her, and she doesn’t believe in Corbett when he said that he didn’t know a thing about her. “Please, Alpha. This is for Liam. You know that I am doing all of this for him.” If Corbett wanted her to kneel in front of him, she would gladly do it. She’s that desperate. Corbett let out a sigh. When speaking about Yvette, he doesn’t want to talk about it. He doesn’t want to be involved. But how can he just turn his head and not care if Liam’s life depended on it? He can’t just let Liam succumb to his fat like that. “Yvette is a traitor.” He informed Ember. Shocked. That was her initial reaction. “Why? My grandmother told me to find her. She will not lead me to a traitor. SHe told me that Yvette can help me.” “Yes, she can if she wants to help you. Yvette is a traitor, not just here
“She will find you, Luna. If she wants to help you with Liam, she will find you and if not, there’s nothing we can do about it.”Corbett finished their conversation by standing up and readying himself to get out of the office.Ember was about to do the same when her phone rang loud. She glanced at Corbett.He just shrugged and gestured to her to answer the phone. “Go on,” he muttered.Ember fished her phone out of her jeans.When she looked at the screen, it was Aron.She looked back at Corbett. “It’s Aron, excuse me, Alpha.”Ember answered the phone.Actually, she was nervous. Aron was out to search where Tracy might be hiding. She hasn't heard from him since yesterday. He just called now, that means there’s some progress in his search.“Hello, Aron.” Ember spoke first.“Luna, I found where Solana might be hiding. I got some intel report that she was spotted at the foot of Black Mountain here in Derbent. She was with a group of bandits but it appears that she’s not their captive.”Em
Ember couldn’t believe that she’s seeing Tracy standing in front of the mansion. She looked totally different now, Ember almost didn’t recognize her with the clothes that she’s wearing. Instead of wearing the uniform of the Delta Warriors, she was now wearing a pair of jeans and a black fitted shirt.It was the same with Rudson, Craig and James. They looked ordinary without their uniforms but ember knew they still have it inside them the warrior that was hard-trained to fight.It was Tracy who got over first. Without inhibition, she went to Ember and hugged her tightly.“Oh, Luna Ember!” It seems like Tracy forgot the Ember is the luna. She just threw herself to her in pure joy.Ember was shocked. The boys laughed, and so as Corbett who was standing behind them, enjoying the scene in front of him.“I am so glad we found you! We really thought you’re gone!” Tracy now was almost crying, tears threatened to spill from the side of her eyes.Ember felt like a warm hand caressed her heart w
Corbett assigned Jackson, his Beta, and Bran, one of the best warriors in the pack to come along with Aron, Craig, and Ember to the Black Mountain.Ember was debriefed by Corbett on what kind of bandits that they might encounter in that infamous mountain.“That mountain is located at the very end point of the Ruka Mountain range. It’s in the north part, which means it’s heavily covered with ice and the temperature is not that pleasant. You need proper clothing if you wish to survive up there.”Corbett was standing in front of the long table inside the huge conference hall of the mansion. They were having a meeting as to what strategy they will use to go to the mountain and what route they should take in order to avoid a possible encounter with the bandits.Jackson was sitting at the other side of the room, not so interested in the map that was lying open on the table. It was a map going to the Black Mountain. He’s very much familiar with that mountain, so there’s no use in taking a lo
Bresmont has been very peaceful ever since Ember came back. Together with the other districts, the center of Devonlaire had also celebrated her comeback.There were no sightings of evil witches or even the remnant werewolf hunters who survived the hunt.Ember couldn’t be more happy now that she’s finally back and she finally met her daughter, Hope. Her heart was filled with joy as she watched her sleeping peacefully in her crib. She resembles her so much in the physical aspect, and she hope she will inherit Liam’s courage and determination.After all, she’s the next ruler of Bresmont, it should only be fitting that she will take from her father.Liam, on the other hand had been so clingy. He was a little bit paranoid when he wouldn’t find her in their bed in the morning and he’s always concern for her safety.“There you are! God, I was looking or you all over the mansion!” Liam exclaimed behind her.Ember couldn’t help but chuckled. She wasn’t expecting Liam to be this clingy. For a b
Asher just stood there, his body unmoving while his mind was still processing what he just saw.“I will explain later. We need to hold the gates, it’s been breached and there are more coming.” Ember uttered, she was frantic. She can feel that there were more bandits coming.But before Asher could even utter a single word, they heard a howl that made everyone stop, including Ember.Ember’s eyes widened in realization. Liam was calling her. Ember could feel his wolf calling into her soul, it was like a pull that she cannot deny.“Liam…” she whispered.And, she saw him. In the sea of crowds, she saw him in his glorious transformed body.When their eyes met, Ember knew that she’s home. She finally found her way home, or home find its way to bring her back.Tears stung her eyes and her throat hurt as she tried to swallow her cries of joy. It’s not time to rejoice but she couldn’t help it.In one swift motion, she ran toward his direction. She cared less about the bandits this time. Call he
Liam and his company were frantic. According to Ursula and Erin, Crumbush was being attacked by the bandits who wanted Ember’s head.His heart hammered inside his chest as he thought of his Luna being surrounded by those thugs. It brought him back to the war that happened a year ago, where Ember sacrificed her life just so their enemies would be defeated.A different kind of pain rushed through his entire being. He will not allow that to happen once again, not when he’s this strong and capable.Air rushed in his lungs as he lunged and avoided trees. He has never run this fast in his entire life. It’s only a matter of time, and one single second that he’s late, it will change anything.They can already see the fire up in the sky a few kilometers away from them. Liam instantly knew what it was.“It has begun,” he murmured as he halted from his tracks and stared at the black smoke that dominated the blue sky.“Alpha, we should continue now.” Liam heard Solana speak into their mind.Liam
Liam put Hope in her crib. She was fast asleep, and though he didn’t want to wake her up he couldn’t help but hold her in his arms before he left Bresmont to find Ember.Hope was a spitting image of her mother. Just by looking at Hope, his urge to find his wife got even stronger. He will do anything to find her and bring her back to their daughter.“I promise you, my little angel. I will bring Mommy back. And you will grow into a fine lady with your mother beside you. We will be whole again, Hope. I promise you that.”He caressed her chubby cheeks and planted one last kiss before he exited her room.Yesterday, Yvette suddenly showed up at their doorstep and told them that she was able to detect Ember’s power.She was able to retrieve her magic sphere from the Lycan King and now, she can locate Ember.When he asked her why she was doing this, she answered that she just wanted to help.“I just want to do something right, at least that’s what I can help for Devonlaire. The whole Devonlai
Asher heard hushed conversation when he neared the kitchen. He slowed down and tried to listen to the topic.It was about Emerald and the other night’s event.He grimaced thinking that it was not a secret anymore. More and more people every day gain knowledge of that incident, and it will not be good for them.“Do you think she’s not human?” One of the servants of the house whispered to the other.“I can’t say that. But given the fact that she killed those six burly men, it’s scary having her around the house. We can’t tell when she’ll attack.”“You’re right, Marishka told me to stay away from her.”“But we really can’t do that since we have jobs to do here in the house.”“I just wished she’ll vanish for good.”“I think she’s a werewolf. According to those who witness, those dead men have huge wounds from a claw. If that’s the case, the Chief should cast her out.”Asher balled his fist. For some reason, he hated hearing those kinds of accusations that were thrown at Emerald. He felt t
Emerald tossed and turned in her bed as blood and cries of agony erupted through the dead of the night.She sobbed while her eyes were closed. She saw it all, the death of these people who became dear to her.She had seen this scenario before. She knew this scene would end up as the worst dream of her life.“No, please….” she moaned in pain and she clasped her palm tightly into the sheets like her survival depended on it. Tears trek down her beautiful face although her eyes were closed and sweat invaded her whole body.She saw everything, Marana was struck with a huge axe on her neck causing her to die in that instant. Asher took a bullet for her and he was hit in different parts of his body. Erin, the poor child cried for help as she witnessed her mother being violated in front of her.“Don’t do this…”Emerald tried to help, but she couldn't touch a thing. This dream was so similar to the one she had a long time ago. And the worst part is, that dream came true, many died and she coul
Kreigstone is a town located outside the walls of Devonlaire. Its inhabitants were all human, and any supernatural beings were forbidden to settle down or even enter the town.People talked in hushed voices, afraid that they might be arrested for talking about the girl in the woods.It’s not a secret that some supernatural activities were happening in their town.Their politicians were furious, the people scared and the outlaws were enraged.At least six people from the other side of the law were killed in that single night, and they were screaming for retaliation.Gasper, one of the outlaws, was drinking his liquor in a torn bar in the most isolated part of the town. He heard people talk and he’s picking up any information that their boss might need.Who was that woman in the woods?His grip on the bottle of beer resting in his hands tightened. He was enraged. One of the victims was his older brother, and he was desperately in need of blood. Red, cold, dirty blood in his hands. And h
The cold water from the shower cascaded Asher’s naked body. He lost count of how long he’s been inside the bathroom. His thoughts flew out of the house and back to what happened in the forest part last night.He closed his eyes and immediately flashes of the scene came to his memory.Gruesome. The smell of metal flew in the air and the stench of death made it even worse.A total of six dead bodies of huge men were scattered everywhere, some were on the ground and others were hung on the tree. Their blood pooled on the forest floor, fertilizing the earth.They arrived at the scene late. Everything happened so fast that when they got there, they didn’t witness how those men died.But based on Marana’s opinion, they all die from blood loss due to the huge wounds they incurred. A wound that only a monster was capable of inflicting.Was it Emerald?He can hardly tell it since he didn’t see the whole thing.The cold water sipped through his body and his bones shivered from the cold.Cursing
It’s the carnival night and Emerald couldn’t get any excited to go there.A huge smile appeared on her beautiful face as she examined how she looked in the mirror.Marana gave her a dress to wear there. It’s a pretty dress with a simple design. It fitted nicely in her body and he smile widened. She can’t wait to go in the carnival. She believed she hasn’t been on one.Marana and her family had been so good to her. Despite the fact that she’s a stranger and they didn’t know where she came from, they still welcome her and treated her like family.She swirl in front of the mirror and her smile widened.“I’m ready.” She left her room and went to find Marana and the rest of the people who wanted to see the carnivval too.Carnival nigths happens every once a month. They travel from town to town. She’s excited to see what’s in there. She has not regain her memory yet and there were a lot of things that confused her, but she’s not giving up.Emerald believed that one day, she will be able to