Fire.There's a monstrous fire that devours every life that gets in its way. People were screaming, crying, and asking for help. But none heard their pleas for help. Their desperate voices rang in Ember’s ears. She wanted to help them but she couldn't, she had no power to stop that fire.A creature with a cloak. A creepy evil laugh echoed in the place where the fire broke. The creature was happy, so happy and Ember could almost feel the joys it brought to the creature upon seeing the dead people scattered on the streets.The creature saw her and even recognized Ember. Ember couldn’t see the face of the creature but she can feel what it feels. The creature was shocked that she was there. Ember could feel the excitement. It confuses her as to why she was feeling all of the creature’s emotions. She practically felt every emotion in the place.Dread filled Ember when she thought that the creature could be her.“The new Luna of Bresmont. What is your soul doing here?” The creature was conf
The tension inside the council room was so evident. Right after the Lycan King learned about the fire that killed all the inhabitants of that small town, he called for an urgent meeting. It was a declaration of war to the Lycan King, though the place was in Bresmont, it was still part of Devonlaire. And not only that, the scene was made it look like a sacrificial ground. Everyone knew that it was part of a witch’s sacifice.Everyone in the room was busy arguing. Everyone had their own opinion about the fire.Liam sat at the far end of the long table where all the Alpha throughout Brestmont were present as also all of the council members.He grimaced as images of those victims flashed through his mind. His heart screamed for revenge while he also wanted to weep for those innocent lives that were lost just because of some stupid ritual.Why does it have to be in Bresmont? That question kept on bugging him for hours.“This is certainly a work of the witches.” Roger Elsworth said through
Ember woke up by the sound of commotion downstairs. She trained her ears to listen to what was that all about. Soldiers were busy running like there was an emergency.She immediately scrambled from the bed and took her robe before she went out of her room. Everyone in the mansion was busy, frantically moving from one point to another.She saw Liam and the other soldiers from the Delta Elite getting ready with all their combat gear. This is really not necessary for them, but according to Solana, it helps them from initial attacks from the hunters which use wolfsbane to weaken and crippled them. The gear shields them, especially the hunters were very traditional, they prefer the use of bow and arrow instead of guns.Solana was there, too. She smiled at her but didn’t say anything. From the looks of it, they were going to some kind of battle, and no one cared to wake her up. Why was she left out? She wanted to protest but instead, she just asked the most logical question.Ember frowned.
The creature with a black cloak kept pacing back and forth as it recalled everything that happened during the sacrificial ritual in Spunbark. That place would have been the perfect spot for the said ritual. It was aligned with the moon that night.“If not for that bitch, that ritual would have been perfect! I sealed off the place so the energy of all the dead souls there will be absorbed, it was well-planned! But that Luna suddenly just appeared out of nowhere! How was that even possible? For a werewolf to find me there, let alone enter my barrier!”The dark creature shouted. Its voice was so sharp and loud that the surface where it stood cracked. It was inside a sealed cave wherein no one would be able to find. It uses the power of dark magic to do things that were unimaginably evil.“Not unless she’s not just a werewolf! She must be a part witch
Liam called for a meeting of all the soldiers present at Bresmont that morning. He wanted to make sure that everybody will be in their heightened senses and should not let their guards down.“There’s a threat not just here in Bresmont, but in the all of Devonlaire. The king wants us to stay alert at all times. This may be the work of witches so we should expect that there’s dark magic involved in it. We all know how dirty and tricky they are.”Liam stood in front of hundreds of soldiers of Bresmont. He know that their number is not that huge, with a witch that was evil and powerful, Liam was so sure that a hundred trained and strong werewolves will be no match, not unless there was a witch on their side.He glanced at where Ember was standing not far away from him. She insisted on going to the meeting even though he forbids her.
For the first time after so many years, Liam felt extreme worry thinking that something was wrong and that Bresmont might be in danger right now. His mind could only think of Ember and if she was safe back in the district.How can he be so careless and let her stay there? He should have listened to his instinct!“What happened, Liam? Why are your tropes here? Was there something wrong?”Corbett, the Alpha of Dervent received Liam and the tropes in his massive mansion.“Something’s definitely not right here, Corbett. Someone came into Bresmont and asked for help. He told us that Dervent is under attack by hunters and you needed our help.” Liam said honestly. He may sound like a fool, but that’s not his main concern right now. Someone played a trick on them.“What?” Cor
The werewolves hunters captured Ember and took her to their secret camp, a place only the hunters knew. It was located at a very secluded area and with the help of some witches they threatened, the place was sealed with magic making it accessable only to those Robert Kingston gave permission to enter.Kingstons had been a werewolf hunter ever since he learned how to use a bow and arrow. His deep hatred for the werewolves drove him to what he is right now, a cruel and merciless hunter.“Mikana thought she’s immune to wolfsbane. Her wounds were healed already. We transfered her in the dungeon, particularly on that cell.”Rolyn, Robert’s younger sister and right hand stood behind him. They were inside his office.Robert was standing in front of his massive floor-to-ceiling window watching hunters do their daily practice to hone their skills. He’s been so strict when it comes to honing on
Never in his life did Liam worry for someone just as he's worried with Ember right now.He never thought that Ember would have this impact on him. She's not someone he cares about because he sees her as someone who's trying to sabotage his life, especially she's Arnulf Jacobson's daughter.''Son, calm down. I'm sure there's a way to find out where those hunters were hiding. We can seek help from the King since she's one of the King's soldiers.''Esmeralda tried to calm Liam. But for Liam, there's not enough words that would make his worried heart calm.He can't fucking think straight. All he's thinking was images of blood and a lifeless body of a woman.Liam keep on pacing back and forth in the living room of the mansion.On the far side of the living room Aron was standing with a stoic
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