"What is it, love?" Bryan and Aiden asked her. Giving her their full attention."Well, I didn't really want to say anything about it, but I don't feel confident, and I keep doubting that I'm a good fit or good enough for the Luna position, I'm not strong enough, I don't know I just feel like maybe I won't do well and all…" Kira rambled.As she rambled, Bryan and Aiden rubbed her hand softly, waiting for her to finish before they spoke."You will do well, I am sure of it," Aiden told her. "And even if there are places you need guidance, you have us, you have mother, father, and you will have many more. You already have it in you, Luna Kira.""And about not being strong enough, we will make you strong enough, to defend yourself, protect the ones you love and your people," Bryan added, "So don't worry love, keep your head up and believe in yourself just as we believe in you."Kira smiled sweetly at them, she felt so relieved now, and they boosted her confidence a lot. She let out a breat
Kira raised her head off the pillow. "Something for me?" she asked, blinking sleepily. Her curiosity was piqued, but she was too exhausted to fully sit up. "What do you mean?""You'll see," Bryan said, entering the room fully and shutting the door.He helped her sit up fully as Aiden brought out the Ring Box.The exhaustion from Kira's eyes seemed to reduce a bit as she stared at the box, Aiden finally opening it."Wow, it's beautiful," she muttered in awe. "Wait, but it looks like something I have seen before."Bryan chuckled and showed her his finger where the ring was. "That's because you have. I have the same and so do Aiden, Ryker, elders, warriors, and other people of higher ranks.""So that means this is not just an ordinary ring?" Kira asked, even being careful not to touch it until she knew what it was for."That is right!" Aiden answered, "It is called a moonlight ring.""Moonlight ring," Kira repeated after Aiden. "What is it for? The ring?""You know how we can change at w
Bryan's fingers grazed the nape of Kira's neck as he gently tugged the zipper of her gown downward. Her breath hitched as his lips brushed her shoulder with the addition of the cool air kissing her skin."Shower sounds relaxing," Kira murmured, his hand roaming lightly over her body, his fingertips tracing her curves.She was fully undressed now and without warning, Aiden's large hand came down with a sharp smack on her ass."Owh!" Kira's eyes widened as she blinked a few times. Before she could say more, Aiden's fingers curled around her soft ass and squeezed hard, making her jolt forward slightly."Aidennn," Kira whined, shooting him a playful glare. "Yes, baby?" He said, but there was a way he smiled and those eyes of his. Kira didn't even know when her lips parted, another breathless gasp escaping. His grip was so possessive.With everything happening, his hand was still there, giving her ass little squeezes and with a smirk, Aiden finally released her and nodded toward the bath
Kira nodded, and before they knew it, she slept off. Bryan and Aiden had to round up everything, wash their body calmly, including helping her dry off.Carefully, Bryan carried her to the room all dried up and laid her down in the middle of the bed. She was fast asleep. She really needed the rest. He then kissed her forehead and got up from the bed, going to put on some clothes while waiting for Aiden to come out."You know we have to go see Morane," Bryan said to Aiden, immediately he stepped out. "We haven't gone to see her since that day, she should be expecting us.""That's true," Aiden agreed, and started getting dressed too. "We do have to see her."After getting dressed, Aiden kissed Kira on her forehead just like Bryan had done earlier and thereafter, they left. They reached Morane's home in less than twenty minutes and were welcomed in."Alphas, I thought you would not be coming anymore," She said to them, offering them a seat, which they took this time."Apologies, Morane
Morane, Bryan and Aiden left the Pack. Morane had suggested it would be best to do this somewhere else, and she already had a place in mind. And since it was night, it was the best time for them to carry out the ritual.They reached a place, quiet with no single sound, not even sounds of animals. It was not really far from the pack, but not close either."We will do the ritual here," Morane informed them as she started bringing out the things she would use for the ritual. "We will start now."Morane took out a Himalayan pink salt and used it to draw the circle that would be needed for the ritual.Then she placed her candles around the circle. Black Candle placed north, White candle placed east and Purple candle placed south. The black represented absorption, protection and banishment, the white represented clarity, purification and new beginnings, while the purple represented transformation and spiritual growth with some abilities.She was using separate candles so that it allowed her
Morane could not answer, her body trembled as she fought the power that refused to release her.Her breath came in short, her vision getting blurred, the blood in her eyes clouding her sight, but she could still feel the twins' presence within the circle."MORANE STOPPP, RIGHT NOW!" Aiden shouted right after his brother."I… can't…" she gasped. Her arms were already aching, her head also throbbing, and the pain was nearly unbearable.But despite the pain she felt, she fought to stay conscious.Bryan and Aiden could not stand there anymore and tried to run to her. But as they tried, she picked up the sound from their footsteps, immediately she forced herself to scream, "DON'T LEAVE THE CIRCLE."Bryan and Aiden stopped in their tracks, all the while staring at her."We have to do something, Morane," Bryan said to her.Before she could respond, the energy within the circle and around her surged violently, and with a powerful force blasted through the space and flung her backward like a r
The healer was the one who handled magical or supernatural injuries, and so on, and was the best option for what had happened to Morane than going to their Pack hospital. The Pack Doctors deal with regular physical injuries, illness, and so on.Aiden slammed open the door after giving orders to some guards and telling them to inform Ryker. His breath was heavy as Bryan walked in and carefully laid Morane on the soft couch, her body still fragile.The soft fabric of the couch sagged slightly as Bryan gently placed her down, her breathing shallow and her face pale and stained with blood."Please get me some water," Bryan said to Aiden, taking out his handkerchief which was in his pocket.Aiden went into Morane's kitchen to look for some water and came back with water in a bowl. Then Bryan dipped his handkerchief, soaking it.When the handkerchief was soaked to how he wanted it to be. He used it to clean the blood stain from Morane's face. She was no longer bleeding, it had stopped.Mome
"What is that?" Kira asked Bryan, turning to look at him."The mark under your left arm," he answered."What mark? Let me see," Aiden jumped in and took a look. "How come I haven't seen it before?""Me neither." Bryan said."I don't know?" Kira laughed softly. "To answer your question, yes. That mark has always been there, it's a birthmark. Since I was born, I have had it.""It's beautiful," Bryan said while smiling at her."Thank you, sweetie," Kira said, blushing. It might be the first time she called him that, or any of them even."Now you both, close your eyes and sleep," She said right after, urging them to sleep while their arms were now wrapped around her in a comfortable position."Yes ma'am!" Bryan and Aiden stated as they did as she said.In no time, they slept off. Although Kira was still awake. She smiled as she looked at their faces, before closing her eyes and also sleeping off.Later, Kira woke up before both of them and slipped out of bed. When she woke up, breakfast w
Clenching her fists, Kira tried again, and again, and again, and each time, she failed to lift the bottle or even make it shake, and that failure was beginning to get frustrating."Can we just do something else today?" She asked Lythari, feeling the frustration slowly bubbling under her skin. "I need some kind of stress reliever right now, like combat. This. This is stressing me out a lot.""I don't see how that is any of my problem," Lythari stated, her voice in no mood for a debate. "Again.""Lythari," Kira called out. "I need some time before this.""Again," Lythari ordered, ignoring whatever Kira was saying. "All you have to do is lift the bottle. You say you are strong. You said you would lift it, and yet you cannot. Was it just an illusion?""It is not about that," Kira defended, her fists clenching as she tried to keep it together. "I just don't feel it, okay? I don't feel any power in me whatsoever.""Weak," Lythari scoffed as she stared at Kira so intently. "You. Are. Weak."
The days passed quietly, and Kira spent most of her time indoors.Sometimes, she would step out only for some fresh air or short walks as Lythari had recommended, and occasionally, Lythari would also visit and take it upon herself to show her around the elven lands. But despite all that, there were times when Kira would want to be alone, as the solitude somehow helped her.By the end of the week, Kira's mind felt clearer, and she felt stronger both emotionally and mentally. It was like now she could finally control herself.On the morning of the new week, a knock came at her door, and when she went to answer it, she saw that it was Eldrin, holding a few neatly folded garments."Lady Kira," Eldrin greeted with a respectful nod and stepped inside when Kira asked him too."Good thing you are here," Kira said while she watched him set the clothes down on the couch. "Lythari had offered me some of her clothes, and sincerely I loved it, but I also could not wait to have mine before I use u
Understanding Kira, Lythari let out a soft breath and nodded. "I understand." Then, after a pause, she gave her an answer. "You are a hybrid. Half wolf, half witch. You are also the first of your kind. Baba Razz knew this, and that is why he sent you to us—to help you find yourself.""But my parents… they were both werewolves," Kira said, searching her mind for any clue, anything she may have missed. "As far as I can remember, they showed none of that witch trait.""Are you sure about that, though?" Lythari asked carefully, understanding that it was a lot for Kira. "Baba Razz said you are the first of your kind. Which would mean no one else, even before you had been like this. It is also possible that somewhere in your lineage, someone had witch blood in them or was a witch.""Then, how am I the first? Someone should have been a hybrid before me," Kira said, taking a deep breath as she could feel the exhaustion creeping in more in her mind and every part of her body."Let me explain,"
The hand was raised as if whoever it belonged to was about to knock when Kira pulled the door open, and it nearly seemed like the knock would have landed on Kira's forehead if the person hadn't halted."Lythari?""Yes," Lythari responded, lowering her hand. "I was just about to knock.""Figured," Kira muttered and stepped outside, closing the door as Lythari moved aside to give her space. "So, what brings you here? I didn't think you would be coming to see me again today.""I forgot to tell you that part, and good thing you weren't asleep. I was hoping you wouldn't be," Lythari said while looking at her. "I need to introduce you to the Aethereian sisters.""Tonight? Like… right now?" Kira asked, not expecting any of that to happen so soon."Yes, right now," Lythari confirmed. "And before you start worrying about how you look, you are fine the way you are. Carry yourself properly, and even the dress will shape itself into your aura, or, is the better word, bend to your aura? Either way
Closing the door after the man she was expecting had come in, Kira turned to face him, an apologetic smile on her face for keeping him waiting."I apologize for keeping you out there for so long," she said, smiling softly as she also took in his look and realized that he also had those youthful features, yet still had the look of someone elderly, even the feeling."No, no, that's quite alright," the man shook his head, smiling back at her gently. "My name is Eldrin, and I am at your service," he said, his voice smooth and reassuring."I am glad," Kira muttered and then introduced herself. "My name is Kira, and it is an honor to have my clothes made by you.""That is very kind of you, Kira," Eldrin said, his expression softening and his smile growing wider as he was touched by her words. "So, shall we begin?""Of course," Kira nodded, and then found a position for them in the living room. "This is alright, right?""It is," Eldrin confirmed and set down his leather bag, unfastening its
Kira turned her head toward the bathroom door, wondering who could be knocking."Who could that be?" She thought and sniffed, quickly wiping her eyes with wet hands. "I am not expecting anyon- oh, the tailor."Then the knock came again, more insistent this time."I'm coming!" she called out, her voice slightly hoarse from the emotions she had just been lost in. "I didn't think he would be here so fast," Kira muttered to herself. "Or is it…me?""How long have I been in here?" She asked herself as she realized the water was already cold.Hurriedly, she reached for the soap and washed herself."Just a minute, please!" she added, splashing water over her face and rinsing her body, before standing up. "I'll be right there."With rushed movements, Kira stepped out of the tub, grabbed a towel, dried her body, and wrapped it around herself.She had gotten her hair wet but didn't mind it as she padded to the bedroom, and started getting dressed. The undergarment was not too fitted. It was in
Kira, shocked, stood frozen, her eyes locked on Lythari in disbelief. She watched as Lythari raised the key of the house in the air, holding it out to her, and that was when she realized it wasn't a joke… "But was it?" Kira asked herself inwardly, as she couldn't quite process it."Belongs to me?" She asked Lythari, feeling confused, or like she was missing something. "I don't understand," she muttered and glanced at the key, then back at Lythari. "I thought this was probably your house or a new house you wanted to move into, and you needed someone to tell you if it was good enough. I—""You thought wrong," Lythari interrupted her, and let out a soft chuckle, shaking her head. "You are an interesting one. This house belongs to you now, Kira. It is your new home.""But—" Kira muttered, still struggling to believe it. The truth was, she had actually fallen in love with the house, and now it's actually hers?"Take the key, Kira," Lythari said, holding out the key, her eyebrow raised a
After Queen Elyria had officially welcomed Kira, Kira bowed respectfully and thanked her."You are both dismissed," Queen Elyria said afterward, and on hearing that, Kira and Lythari exited the throne room and left the castle.Now as they stood outside the castle, Kira took a deep breath and looked around once again as she was beginning to feel more at ease."Kira?" She heard Lythari call, bringing her out of her quiet moment with her thoughts."Yes?" She answered."There is a place I would like to show you," Lythari said and then turned to her, her expression unreadable yet inviting. "I want to know what you think of this place.""Okay," Kira agreed with no hesitation. "Sure."Glad about Kira's response, Lythari started walking ahead, and Kira followed right behind her, her eyes wandering over the landscape as she followed Lythari.The next path they took was surrounded by tall trees, and the deeper they walked, the more beautiful trees Kira saw. And as they walked some more, she saw
As soon as the guards opened the immense double doors, Kira and Lythari stepped inside and afterward, the doors closed behind them with a slow, resonant boom.Instinctively, Kira turned to glance back, exhaling softly before she then turned forward again, following Lythari deeper into the castle.The inside of the castle was just as breathtaking as its exterior. The halls were stretched high and vast, with towering golden arches that curved so beautifully and elegantly towards the ceiling. It was expected for the inside to be just as magical as everywhere she had seen, especially with the soft golden light that now filtered in through a massive stained-glass window, casting patterns onto the polished marble floors.The interior design was magnificent. It wasn't too much or too little; it was just the right amount of perfect. As they walked, Kira could not help but admire the beauty around her. Every step they took showed her how grand and ancient the place was, but despite this awe