Nyx's POV"I'm sure that you are now acquainted with the idea that the lady in your innermost self is who you are. Let's not think to dwell on the fact that you ought to be a werewolf and all that, it is better we just focus on that particular being" Narek started and I nodded in understanding."She is the identity you change into during your transformation""Now Nyx, I need you to think about what triggers your transformation. Any idea?" Narek requested and I thought about the times I saw myself as the girl in my dreams."I guess it appears when I'm angry? Not all the time though, maybe when it feels like surfacing itself. It does this at will" I explained with an unsure look."Good. Today, I will be giving you insights on the importance of being in charge" Narek folded his hands behind his back and began to walk about me."And we will start that by learning the art of anger management" He revealed and I snapped instantly."I don't have anger issues Narek""Ain't nobody saying you h
Nyx's POVI found myself in a different but familiar realm when I opened my eyes.I quickly scanned the area for any sign of the mysterious girl but she was not in sight as expected.Besides, the woods were overgrown and vast, I couldn't possibly find her myself unless she shows up on her own. I cleared my croaky voice, reminding myself of Narek's warning about time. "Hello?" My voice echoed."Umm, it's me and I'm only here to talk" I added and began to walk deeper into the wood. "If you would only show up, I won't take much of your time" I found myself walking towards the direction of the dark alley from my last time here, I was convinced she must be there.This time around, I pushed all my fears away and walked down the alley gingerly."Wow," I gasped in awe at the view my eyes met. It was totally different from the other side in my mind which was thick with overgrown bushes.Here looked different, like it was a special room for someone. Flowers of many beautiful colours stood in
Narek's POVI waited patiently for Nyx to return to our world while glancing at my wristwatch from time to time. I can't risk making her stay longer than she can.My mind replayed how close we were earlier that evening, the way her tiny waist fit into my hands, and the urge to pull her in for a kiss. I can't believe I'm still drawn to her. For goodness sake, Nyx is my student and I shouldn't get intimate with her in any way but I don't know why I'm just attracted to her. My throat suddenly became parched and I left my position to get a glass of water. I kept staring at her from where I stood behind the counter, gulping a large content of water down my throat."She's quite the smarty-pants, could have discovered my true identity beforehand" I chuckled, reminiscing on how she was bent on knowing the reasons for my change in eye colour.I even tried to clear that memory from her mind but she was able to resist it, interesting.Nyx suddenly winced and grabbed her chest. A painful groan
Nyx's POVI squinted my eyes open but closed it at once, "Why is it so bright?" I winced and tried to cover my eyes with my hands but it was so heavy to lift and I felt so tired."Did someone place a flashlight directly on my face, why is the light blinding?" I thought within myself and tried to open my eyes again, this time I was successful.My eyes met the wide open window, "I see where the blinding light is coming from. Who left the windows open in the first place? and the heck is the sun rays so harsh" I said in my mind and tried to turn to the other side, away from the window."Nyx?" I heard Narin call, "You are awake!" She screamed for joy and quickly helped me sit up."Well, I guess so" I returned, staring at her in confusion. She suddenly pulled me in a bone-crashing hug, muttering some thankful words to whomever she was praying to."Okay? What is the excitement all about? I just woke up from sleep Narin, What's the big deal?" I mumbled after she pulled out of the hug.Her sm
Nyx's POV"I need to go see Mr. Carne" I rapped and pulled my flip-flops from under the bed."That will be after you meet with Miss Pendleton, she insisted you see her first the moment you wake up.Also, have you looked in the mirror since you woke up?" Narin asked with a scrunched nose."Why? Is there anything on my face?" I returned, rubbing my face to get whatever it was away."You look a mess, roommate, the bathroom is free. Go fix yourself up before you step foot out of here" she snapped and walked to her bed to lie down.I stood up entirely from my bed and walked to the bathroom as she stated.Narin was not joking, after all, I could not even recognize myself as I stared at the mirror in front of me. My eyes looked so dull and my face was still pallid, not to talk of my lips which were chapped and had lost their healthy colour, I looked totally different, in a bad way, though.My hands traced my face to feel how sunken my cheeks were, I looked starved and malnourished.Well, wh
Nyx's POV"Surprise, surprise. Long time no see Nyx Uren" Liz smiled and I narrowed my eyes at her."Have you been stalking me?" I asked with arched brows, staring at her in suspicion."Maybe" she shrugged. "You've been scarce lately, I was starting to wonder what was off with you" she replied with a smug smile on her face.I folded my hands over my chest and gave her a lopsided stare,"You shouldn't worry about me Liz, we are not friends," I told her off and tried to walk away but she appeared in front of me with her vamp speed."Well I am not trying to be friends with you, Uren princess" She smirked and walked closer to whisper in my ear."You know one thing Nyx, We can never be friends" she muttered and inhaled my scent from the crook of my neck. I watched in horror as her fangs came out on display and her eyes turned bright red like she was going to drain my blood in seconds.But she only licked her lips with a dangerous smile dancing on her lips, "I don't need to listen for you
Nyx's POVNarek finally pulled out of the hug and helped me sit on one the stools in the temple."What happened to you right here, five days ago was very mysterious, Trust me when I say haven't heard or seen such" Narek muttered while settling in front of me."Do you want anything?" He offered in concern but I only shook my head. "I only want answers to all the questions in my head" I replied and he nodded.My eyes wandered away from his face to stare around the room."What in the heavens happened here Narek!" I exclaimed in horror staring at a corner of the temple that looked like someone broke out of it after a fight.There were claw marks on the floor and the wall, the mirror was in pieces on the floor and the chairs were turned upside down, some broken and some in parts."Your sweetheart" Narek answered my questions and I gapped at him."Otis?""Oh, you know him so well, even his name is stuck to the tip of your tongue" Narek replied with a tint of jealousy in his tune."No Nare
Nyx's POV"What have you done Nyx?" Narek almost yelled at me, I just stared at him dumbly, my forehead furrowed at his outburst."Nyx, do you know the weight of your actions? Are you aware of how much this act of yours will affect your life?""No.." my lips were shaking now and I was visibly scared, what could I have done so wrong?"Goodness" Narek slammed his notepad on the table beside me causing me to startle with fright."I'm so.. sorry" I stuttered staring at his back as he paced about the room, deep in thoughts.He came towards me with his hands on his waist with a serious gaze on me, "You rejected your inner being" he uttered and I shook my head."Yes you did. You did reject Beau or whatever her name is","That pain you felt in your chest, that is the pain of rejection, the pain that she left you because you did not want her" "But how is that possible? she is still inside me right?" "Yes but it is going to be hard to get her to help you in future. She is going to become dist
Nyx's POV "Noooo" I yelled and fell to my knees. Ms. Toddleboar's warning resounded in my eardrums. "A war is coming and it is your fight. It is going to be a deadly one, you will lose your loved ones but at last, you shall be victorious. But you have to be ready and face all you meet, else you fall into the darkness and your ability taken away from you like it never existed in the first place" This was what she was speaking about, my eyes turned to Narek who was sprawled on the floor, his eyes held so much pain as he gazed into mine. Aman stood above him, panting heavily as blood trickled down his injured face. Clyde's tattoos and runes had finally wiped away from his skin and he fell limply to the floor, drained. Tears gushed out of my eyes as I clasped my hand over my mouth and cried bitterly. Aman moved away from Narek's side and joined Otis who was standing beside Sylvia. "No, no, no this can't be happening" I muttered breathlessly, running towards Narek who was hardly
Nyx's POV "I came back as soon as I sensed you were out of your hiding after searching for you all over the woods. How dare you stress me out like that!" Sylvia scolded me. Her voice was coated in anger which she had bottled up in her chest. I rolled my eyes inwardly. "You ingrate, I have tried everything to explain things to you but you wouldn't adhere. In the long run, you too shall be rewarded greatly only if you and your aunt allowed this exercise to take place. But what did you two do instead? Invite your weak friends to stand up against us and now you are yelling for us to stop tormenting them" "I am no ingrate Sylvia and I wish to remind you that this mission will remain impossible as far as I am still alive and breathing" I retorted and she smiled darkly. "Even if it costs the life of your dear mate and friends?" She asked while raising her hands in the air and at the same time, a dark energy enveloped Otis, Narek, and Clyde, raising them high in the sky as they struggl
Nyx's POV After some time of resting just like Clyde suggested, the antidote worked fervently and Claire bounced back to life in minutes. I was glad she was now safe but at the same time, I needed to make sure my mates, Narek and Otis were okay as well. "No Nyx, it's dangerous. I can't let you go out there alone" Clyde stopped me when I was about living our temporary hideout. "Then come with me. This is my battle Clyde and I won't be able to bear it if they lose their life in my place. Remember what happened in the case of Miss Pendleton, I wouldn't be able to bear losing another loved one to the hands of those evil beings" I returned stubbornly. He rubbed his face in frustration, "Still Nyx, I don't think it is right for you to come out to join the fight. I have been in a fight with Otis and I could tell you that with the ability he possesses, he will do well in taking care of the Sorcerers. Not to talk of Narek who is a master in the arts of magic, defense, and attacks" Clyde
Narek's POV The pain I felt from trying to break free from the barrier of radiant energy I was trapped in was agonizing and I roared loudly in frustration. My mind wandered back to Nyx who had run off long before now and Aman is back already. I wondered if she is safe and neither Aman nor Sylvia were able to get to her. Those sorcerers did not seem like they were going to give me some time to absorb the electrifying effects their cage was pushing into my skin as Gin formed some sort of dark ball and sent it my way. This was me in my vulnerable state, I was bound and unable to easily break free from the cocoon they put their hands together to create. It was a powerful one that was sizzling with electric fury and threatening to burn my skin as soon as I attempt breaking away. The dark ball penetrated into my chest and I howled out in pain, the effect constricting my heart in such a painful manner, I thought he was going to pull it out of my body. Odin did not seem like he was don
Otis's POV The Sorcerer who was standing just before Narek's frail body fell to the floor due to the impact of my wolf's collision with him and the older one instantly rushed to his side to help him up. I made my way to Narek's side, still in my wolf form, and licked his wounds to express my concern. He squinted his eyes at me, trying to make out my identity and when he did, he released a frustrated sigh. "Otis, you still came after all I told you" he grumbled and groaned in pain, "Nyx, have you seen her anywhere?" He managed to ask amidst the growl that was coming from his throat. Narek's bones began to crack and his skin color began to change, I could tell he was on the verge of transformation, and quickly stepped away from him. I had just taken four steps backward when my feet were suddenly swept off the floor but I was quick to regain my composure due to Xavier's inner strength and resilience. My eyes met with that of the older Sorcerer who was glaring at me coldly. He se
Narek's POV Once Nyx began running away from the evil sorcerers for safety, I raised my staff to the sky, my eyes gleaming with a mix of determination and a hint of uncertainty. The elders and late Miss Pendleton's sister sure were daring but I wouldn't want to appear frightened or intimidated by the presence. I would do all it takes to make sure Nyx is safe from them, even if it means fighting them off with my very last strength. "He will be easy to handle, Go on Sylvia. Get your daughter back to us, Gin can go with you" The older-looking elder in their midst stated. "No, I am going to fight him instead. He made a fool out of me earlier but it's high time I put him in his place" Gin snarled while glaring daggers at me. "I'm fine on my own Odin, I can find my daughter and bring her back without the help of anyone, let alone a weakling" Sylvia eyed Gin before snapping her fingers and disappearing into the air. "Good then, I guess it's worth a show" Odin cackled mischievously set
Nyx's POV With a swift speed, I never expected to possess, I grabbed Aunt Gacia and fell to the floor with her in my arms. Her face became pale in seconds and tears dropped from my eyes. She slowly reached for my face and wiped my tears away, smiling sadly. "That's him, the intruder!" One of the elders growled as he made to attack Narek who fought back with matching strength while the others stood on standby and watched on. "No, please don't die on me Aunt, we need to escape here together" I cried loudly, pulling her to my bosom. Her bleeding wound was already staining my hands but I did not mind. "Nyx, you must go now" she coughed, dark blood spurting out of her mouth. "No, I'm not going anywhere without you" I returned stubbornly, struggling to get her to stand on her feet. "Stop being stupid Nyx and save yourself" She clasped my hand, staring right into my eyes in pure concern. "I'm sorry I couldn't do much to help you but I believe it is not over until it is over. You mu
Nyx's POV "Garcia, haven't we waited long enough? Why is it taking so long to change?" The grumpy elder, Aman complained after he had asked Aunt Garcia to change her outfit to no avail. "Thank you Aunt" I whispered to her ear after she had broken the news about Narek coming to my rescue to me. She only squeezed my hand lovingly, a satisfied glint in her eyes, "anytime niece". Sylvia noticed the both of us and cast Garcia a warning glance, Miss Pendleton did not seem bothered by it anyways. "Garcia, a word" Mother requested, slowly moving away from the table where I lay and pulling Aunt Garcia alongside her. "Not again, why do you ladies always find a way to slow us down in everything" "Enough Aman, let the sisters talk" the Elder with the ancient book reprimanded grumpy Aman for always complaining. "What an insatiable being" I muttered under my breath as I glared at him from behind. I was certain this was Aunt Gacia's way of stalling them and I was grateful things were falling
Narek's POV I barged into Miss Pendleton's office, my fist clenched in anger and my face stoic and unsmiling. Her back was turned against me as she stood before the window at the back of her desk. Staring outside the bustling surroundings of the school, she sipped from the green mug she was holding in her hands. "What is this I hear about Nyx? She was abducted right under your nose and there's nothing you are doing to see to her return?" I asked in rage, trying my best to keep myself together and not cause a ruckus. Unlike me, miss Pendleton was at peace and did not seem so worried about anything. "Did they snitch on me already?" She chortled instead and sipped from her mug, "Whom did you hear about this from? Narin Oregon, her roommate or Otis Agni, Nyx's mate?" "That is not what is important at the moment Miss Pendleton" I returned through gritted teeth while tightening my hands which was in a fist. "I understand they are worried about her. Why wouldn't they? Nyx conside