Chapter 54Ivy was uncomfortable. They had been seated for five minutes, quietly drinking the tea she had prepared. But the silence made her edgy. Couldn't she see that she was nervous already? Why was she staring at her like she was looking right into her soul? Was she?"You look like her. Your mother I mean." She finally spoke. Ivy took in a deep breath. She didn't know much about her mother but that would change soon. She had tried to prepare her mind but she knew it would still hurt her. Athena knew her mother more than she did. In fact, she didn't know her mother at all. It would hurt to hear all about her from strangers, but she needed to know."What was she like? My mom." She askedAthena smiled. She had a very kind smile and was gentle. "She was brave and full of life. She saw the world in a very different way. She had such a pure heart.""What do you mean she saw the world differently?""She didn't hold those petty sentiments others did. She was cautious, but she wasn't qui
Chapter 55"Ivy!" "Wake up ivy!" Faint voices called in her subconscious. She opened her eyes slowly and squinted from the impact of the sunlight."Are you alright?" Athena asked, stretching out her hand to her so she could help her up."Yea, I'm okay." She replied, slightly confused. She had no idea how she ended up on the floor. She took her hand and got up. Amy and Keisha were looking really worried outside the barrier so she smiled at them and gave them a thumbs up. She noticed how they visibly relaxed and nodded."What happened to me, it felt like I was transported somewhere else. For a moment it didn't feel like I was still here.""The spell has been broken so your portal has been opened. You're no longer shut out from your ancestors and your kind. What did you see?" Athena asked curiously."I saw Amary, the woman I was named after. She told me that I've gotten my powers back now and that I'll be able to understand the book since I'm it's new custodian.""That's good. You're mo
Chapter 56"I'm sick of this place Marco. How the hell can she bear to stay here? It smells really bad." Evelyn complained as they entered the familiar shop they had met Aaliyah a couple of times. The rotten smell of the animal parts she used for her potions reeked and made her gaggle. Marco shot her a stern look and she swallowed the bile that had gathered in her throat. "Let's make it quick." She said and followed behind him.They entered through the door that led to her inner room where no one else was allowed into. It was unusually quiet inside."I don't think she's in.""Where can she go? This is the only place she can be without being tracked."They heard a clanging noise from the back and a cackling laughter.Marco sprinted towards the direction of the noise and found Aaliyah using a power he didn't know she had still. She had her hands outstretched and raised up to the air. Above her, vials and bottles of potions floated, sustained by some invisible force. She looked really pl
Chapter 57The arena was packed with werewolves, waiting patiently for the tournament to begin. Everyone was excited to see who the star student would be this time around. There was always one who stood out among the trainees and they turned out great. It was from this tournament that roles were assigned according to their performances. Warriors would be selected, trainers could also be chosen if anyone good enough was scouted. Gammas also had understudies they trained who could take over from them. They weren't chosen by the goddess or passed down from their predecessors like Alphas and Betas were, so, the tournament was the perfect place to select the best.It usually happened in stages. The beginners were first to spar followed by the 'professional' fighters.Inside, Gamma Rose and her assistants made sure that her students were ready and kitted properly for the tournament. For this round, they were to use wooden weapons. She walked over from one to the next, checking if everythin
Chapter 58"Are you sure we can go over there? It's not a joint event. This is only for Black Heart wolves. It'd be embarrassing if we get thrown out." Evelyn said, already frustrated from being ignored and for being the driver. She turned a bend and stepped on the brake. Marco was already seething so she knew she had to drive faster."No one is going to recognize you. I've cast a spell that'll make them see a different face. No one knows how I look now so it's fine. What's important is stopping Cassandra from hurting Amary. I'll handle her as soon as I've got all the power I need. Ours is a long time score.""Who's Amary?" Asked Marco. He was seating right next to Evelyn and was obviously doing his best to be calm while he was raging inside." You have no idea who ivy really is, do you? Her biological parents were Alpha and Luna of Regal pack before it fell. Her mother was a witch and her father was Alpha. She was named Amary after her ancestor who tried to stop me many years ago. I
Chapter 59"What's going on? This is getting way out of hand." Keisha said, observing how fiercely ivy's opponent was fighting. She seemed to be forgetting that it was just a friendly competition and no one was supposed to be maimed or killed."That's Lisa." Amy replied. "She hates Ivy for absolutely no reason and I'm sure she has been waiting for this opportunity to embarrass her.""I'll never understand how you females think." Bruce stated."There seems to be something more." Zeke chipped in. "This is pure hate and anger, not just baseless resentment. There is something dark about her looks."They gasped when they saw her release her claws and aim for ivy's skull. "There's definitely something going on." Amy said, her voice shaky. She relaxed a bit when she saw Ivy dodge the attack. "Maybe we should mind link her and tell her what's going on." Zeke suggested."We might end up distracting her and that won't be good for her. Also, we don't want people thinking she's cheating and get
Chapter 60Amy shut the door immediately they all entered the study. The fight had ended an hour ago and the event had come to an end. The full moon would appear in Three days so they had to disperse and prepare for it.Keisha stood up and walked over to Ivy who sat down, dazed. She was weak and her muscles hurt but it was a relief that she was finally able to prove herself. She smiled when she remembered how Bruce's father had come up to her and acknowledged her after the fight. He had told her then that he wouldn't interfere in her and his son's relationship but would watch how she would win the people's hearts and prove that a lowly Omega was capable of being a Luna. She had done that now."Ivy, what happened in there? We were afraid that crazy woman was going to hurt you really badly." Keisha said, worry in her voice."Hurt? She looked like she was going to kill you." Amy added."She was. That was her plan." Ivy replied, remembering the flash of Lisa's memory she had seen when she
Chapter 61The familiar stones shone brightly, its beams enveloping the dark forest. They were used to the process now and it no longer felt strange. Ivy opened her eyes and found herself on the now familiar grounds of the realm. She had been training frequently for weeks now and this place had become a second home for her.The witches knew who she was now. They were powerful people so it wasn't easy to keep a secret from them. Adah was the witch who discovered who she was and being a blabbermouth, she told everyone else.Adah was a seer, that was her unique gift. She could see into your future as far as the gods allowed. While she had been helping Athena prepare a meal, Ivy had gone in to help out and her medium opened immediately their eyes met. She saw it, that she was a half blood.Ivy remembered that day quite vividly. It had drawn the attention of the people and they had gathered in front of Athena's house, hoping to see the half blood."So, this was the cause of the ripples I'd
EPILOGUEIvy opened her eyes and shut it again, her eyes flinching from the intense sunlight. She rubbed her eyes with the back of her hands and opened them. Sitting up, she removed the blankets from her body and wore her slipper."It's today!" She said excitedly and hurried downstairs. The entire pack house was in a frenzy. The house was full already even though the party hadn't started. How could this number be involved in the decorations?Today was both her Luna ceremony and Amy's naming ceremony. She had been in a coma for months after her encounter with Anika. When she woke up, Athena made sure to explain everything that happened. During the fight, Ivy had let Amary take over her body and used her powers to drain Anika's powers till she had nothing left. It was a risk she had had to take even though she knew that much power could kill her. She slipped into a coma after.Ivy felt a hand wrap around her waist and she turned to see Bruce standing behind her, a smile on his face. "Y
Chapter 76Bruce rushed at Marco and lifted him up by his collar, suspending him mid air. His eyes burned with anger, his gaze murderous."Are you alright?" Bruce asked Ivy, not taking his eyes from Marco.Ivy breathed deeply, relief washing over her. He was back. Whatever spell or mind game Anika was playing, it was nothing compared to their bond and their love. "I'm fine." She replied.Cassandra rushed in just then, her eyes widening in alarm. Bruce had suddenly flared up and broke everything on the table, rushing out of the dining in rage. She had no idea what had happened and followed him only to end up in the maid's quarters."Marco!" Evelyn yelled. She had followed them here too when she noticed her mate had disappeared. Anger was visible on her face. "What the hell are you doing here Marco? You left me out there to come be with this woman?" She yelled, looking him over. Her eyes rested on his open zipper and it dawned on her just what he was after."You shameless piece of shit!
Chapter 75"Are you sure this is alright?" Evelyn asked, a little nervous. She was scared of Bruce ever since the day he almost choked her for attempting to hurt Ivy. If Marco hadn't come for her, he would definitely have killed her. Both their packs weren't on good terms. They weren't at war, but they weren't allies either."Don't worry, Anika has them trapped in her own world and they only remember whatever she's put in their minds. It's Anika we should be weary of, her powers are incredible. Sometimes I ask myself if we're even in our right minds or if she's using us too.""She's not. If you suspect it and question it, then you're in your right mind." Evelyn replied.The stopped talking and plastered a smile on their faces when Cassandra walked towards them, her hands intertwined in Bruce's. She smiled radiantly and bowed in greeting, grinning from ear to ear. They read her expression. She was excited, having gotten everything she ever wanted. Bruce was hers now and Ivy had been re
Chapter 74Heels clicked in the distance and a faint taps echoed on the floor and through the hall as the footsteps approached. A light, happy him trailed the footsteps and Bruce immediately knew who it was. Cassandra had been in a chatty mood all day."Did you like the dinner that much? Or is it the wedding that's making you all giddy?" He teased as she opened the door and walked in."Both." She replied, planting a soft kiss in his cheek. "Why are you always cooked up in your study?" She asked, a playful frown on her face."I've just got a lot to settle so I won't have to much to do on our honeymoon." He said, causing her to smile brightly."You're a smart man." She replied, strangling him. "But still, can I steal you for thirty minutes? There's something I really need to show you." She said, a sexy smile on her face."You got me baby." Bruce replied, pushing the paperwork to a corner of the table. Cassandra kissed him hungrily in his lips and ran her fingers throubj his hair. Bruce
Chapter 73The floor was cold and damp and the halls echoed her screams to be let out of the prison. The warriors guarding the prison gate made sure to ignore everything she said as though she wasn't even there.Ivy sat down on the floor, exhausted from her futile protests. She buried her face in her hands and her shoulders shook with the wave of anguish that hit her. Bruce's eyes had held anger and no trace of the love it once held for her reflected in his gaze. 'It wasn't his fault,'' he was under a spell" she told herself repeatedly but it hurt her still. How could he not recognize his own mate?"Ivy?" Lana called, her eyes the colour of burning amber."Lana! Thank goodness you're here, I'm so frustrated right now. What are we going to do?""It seems Anika has them all fooled. They're lost inside this world Anika has created and they have no idea. We need to find a way to get them out of that world. It's the only way to bring them back or they'll be lost in there forever.""How do
Chapter 72Fighting them wasn't an option, it would only make Bruce more angry and he wouldn't listen to her explanations. It wasn't their fault anyway. No one had thought Anika would attack them this way. It was supposed to be her. Now, they were trapped. How would she get out of this and find a way to help them?She looked at Bruce's dark expression and saw disgust in his eyes. How could he look at her that way? His eyes had only held love and devotion for her.It wasn't his fault, but she couldn't help but feel bad about it. She was his mate no matter what. How could he not recognize her? "Take her and lock her away in the dungeon. She'll pay for attacking her Luna and threatening her!" Bruce ordered.The warriors bowed and began to pull her away. She thought of what to do in that instance. She could fight them off if she wanted to and could easily escape but if she did, they would realize that she wasn't just a regular wolf. She would have to use her wit h powers too. It worried
Chapter 71Something was off. There was definitely something different about the pack house but ivy couldn't quite figure out what it was.The place was unusually quiet and it was already evening. Bruce would be in his study and Amy said she was going to wait for her at the pack house. With Amy around, there was bound to be some chatter. But it was silent.She entered the pack house and found the maids busy, serving the tables and decorating the dining with scented candles and rose petals. What was going on?Ivy smiled realizing that she had probably walked into a surprise proposal from Bruce. Was he going to officially ask her to marry him? She was his mate and it was a given that they would be together, but, what woman wouldn't want a romantic proposal and an even more romantic wedding?With everything going on, they hadn't been able to focus on themselves and the life they wanted together. She was pleased that despite all this, he still found the time to prepare something so beauti
Chapter 70Thelma lived at the outskirts of the realm, away from everyone. The woods was her home and nature her companion. She sat down on a fallen tree branch staring out into the open, her feet playing with the water beneath her. She had always enjoyed sitting by the lake."Athena." She called immediately they walked in. She still had her back turned to them and it made Ivy wonder how she knew who they were."Thelma, I see you haven't lost your touch." Athena replied.Thelma got up on her feet and picked up her wooden staff that laid next to her. She turned to face them and ivy's mouth hung open. Her eye balls were blue, but a white veil covered it she was blind."You brought the half blood with you." She said with a smile. "Amary kept her promise and returned after all." "You live here by yourself?" Ivy found herself asking. How could a blind woman survive out here in the forest on her own?"Yes, my dear. I've lived here for over a hundred years." She replied. "I know this place
CHAPTER 69"What's taking them so long?" Amy asked, pacing from one end of the room to the other, a worried look on her face. They had been gone for hours now and no one had heard anything from them. Amy had tried to mind link Ivy and so had Bruce, but none of them could get through. There seemed to be a force blocking them.The door opened and Ivy walked in, Athena behind her. They stood up on their feet, when they saw them entering."How did it go?" Keisha asked. She must have been the most anxious because from the moment Luna Eloise handed Ivy to her the night of Anika's attack, protecting ivy and getting her ready to fight Anika had been a responsibility that weighed on her.Ivy reached Into her bag and brought out the book. She placed it on the table and everyone stared at it in confusion."This is the book we found at your place." Bruce said. "Have you been able to read it?""Open it." Ivy said, her expression clipped.The others exchanged confused glances but Bruce reached for