Liam got out of his car the moment they arrived back at the mansion. He has a lot of questions running inside his head and it agitates him that he has no answers for them, only Ember can answer those questions. That means he has to talk to her now, not a good idea for him since he has been doing great avoiding her.“Alpha, Fulker deployed additional soldiers on the west border. Craig already brought the new recruits into the camp for the registration, he said your presence was needed there.”Javier, one of Bresmont’s elite soldiers told Liam as they made their way inside the mansion. He almost forgot about the new recruits this week. He has a lot of things on his mind right now, and the thing that occupies his mind the most was how to avoid Ember at all costs.Liam nodded in approval. “Good, I will be there in a minute. I just had to talk to the Luna for a moment.” Yes. He calls Ember luna. She doesn’t want to rise issues about treating her badly. He realized that after their fight on
Ember was confused why Liam wanted to talk to her in private. Since she arrived here Liam never showed interest in talking to her, much more in a private place like his office. She knew that his office and his room were the same. It was just separated by a wall, but have connection doors.Moreover, he always made her feel that she was not welcome in this place and that he doesn’t give a fuck as to what she was going to do.She went to shower and changed her clothes first since she was bathed in sweat after the training. Ember was debating whether what she will wear in front of Liam.“Why am I doing this?” Ember shook her head and pulled on the first shirt her hand got hold of and put it on. She never really paid much attention to her looks. She doesn’t care whether she wears the nicest dress in the crowd or not, until now.As she made her way to Liam’s office, Ember was really nervous. Her knees were like jellies. She never got nervous when she was in the field to fight, but Liam was
“Are you sure you don’t want me to go with you?”It was the third time Solana asked her that question, and for the third time, Ember just nodded and smiled at Solana.“I’m good, Sol. You don’t have to go with me, you are needed at the camp. Don’t worry too much about me, Sol. No one’s interested in taking me down, I am not someone who is special to the Alpha. I’m just a substitute Luna.” Ember tapped Sol’s shoulder as she hopped inside her car.She was summoned by her father to Devonlaire, and Ember wanted to go alone. Solana on the other hand was somehow worried about her security to which Ember just laugh. Having someone to protect her doesn’t make sense for Ember.She doesn’t need protection since she’s so capable of defending herself, she’s a member of the King’s soldiers, and that alone was enough security for Ember.Solana held the car’s door, preventing Ember from closing it. Ember looked up at Sol and smiled again. She appreciated her concern for her, and Ember is really thank
As Ember drove back to Bresmont, she had a lot of things going on inside her mind. What transpired inside her father’s study kept on rolling inside her head and a lot of questions keeps on popping out.What does her father up to? If he wants her to be marked as soon as possible, then he must be planning something. And that plan must have something to do with her. Or maybe he was using her to get to the bigger picture.Whatever her father’s plan is, Ember was sure that it was not going to be a good one.Pain clawed her heart as she remember how her father insulted her right in front of her face. All her life she was a puppet to her father, and sometimes it feels like she’s not even his daughter. Even how much she tried to convince herself that she was used to it already and that she won’t be affected anymore, there was always a part of her that yearns for a father’s love. Something that Arnulf Jacobson can’t give to her daughter.Forced Liam to mark her? Ember can’t believe what her fa
“Where is she?”Liam’s irritation was bubbling on the surface. He made it clear that dinner will be at exactly seven this evening since his parents will be visiting and joining them. Ember was already fifteen minutes late, and he wanted to pull and drag her out of wherever she is right now.“I’m not yet that starving, we can wait for a little. Besides, we need to discuss the killings on the north border, we can do that now while waiting for the Luna. Have you checked the area, son?”Chris, the former Alpha of Bresmont sat at the center of the long table. His wife, Esme, the former Luna was on his left side while Liam sat on his right side of Chris.Chris looked regal in his gray hair and fine suit. The absence of wrinkles on his face made him look more appealing and younger than his actual age. Esme, on the other hand, looks like royalty with her hair tied into a french bun and she wore an emerald green dress with elbow-length sleeves. Her face was fresh, no one would believe that she
“Physical pain makes us weak. It reduces our ability to think straight, thus making it an advantage for our enemies. Pain is part of being a warrior, through that pain we are honed to be the best fighters, through the pain we thought of death and thus need to survive. That is why as a warrior, we need to be able to endure pain, not just endure it but embrace it. We are werewolves and we are blessed with the gift to heal faster than any of the creatures in this realm. Think of pain as a strength and not a weakness.”Ember was talking in front of the new recruits, though it was still a mystery to her why there were so many young werewolves who wants to be trained as a warrior. She understands that there’s a serious threat right now, but the numbers are weird for her.On her left, Solana was standing in her full combat gear together with Aron, the Beta of the pack, and Alex. Tanya was also there, but all she ever do was glare at Ember whenever she got a chance, and Ember just ignored her
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
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