Nyx's POV I walked inside the class long after Narin entered so as not to raise suspicions. As she had said before now, I could not recognize myself after her transformation on me. My platinum coloured was turned into a pretty shade of ginger red and I had freckles on my face. She made me wear braces and some nerdy glasses to match, "Remember, you can only keep up with this identity for just an hour. You don't want me to explain what will happen to you when that time elapses" she had said to me in a croaky tune. I felt like Cinderella, a princess I read about as a little girl back then at home. I had snuck into the palace library to get the book to keep myself busy after Mom grounded me for going out to the streets on my own. To my relief, I did not bring much attention to myself as I made my way to sit just behind Narin. She couldn't stop herself from chuckling non-stop at my new looks. The Herbology teacher walked into the class and pointed at a corner in the classroom wher
Nyx's POVMy instinct was right after all, Penelope sat at the farthest corner of the class watching me suspiciously.She must be wondering who I was or was Narin's magic fading already?I stared at the wall clock in class, I still had about 10 minutes before all the accessories on me disappear. Seeing the class was not coming to an end anytime soon, I stood up from my seat and asked to be excused.Mrs Springwood only waved her hands to grant me permission, I walked out of class after giving Narin a knowing smile.I had just entered the restroom when someone barged in after me, Penelope? What does she want now?"Hey Newbie, I see you just got transferred, did Miss Pendleton make arrangements to show you around Salvador?" She requested and I stared at her with raised brows.Wait, she could not tell it was me? Wow, Narin is the real deal when it comes to transformation."Of course" I replied and she stretched her hands for a handshake, "I'm Penelope Cruz, a witch like you and I have a d
Nyx's POV "You stole their money?" "You robbed some humans of their wealth?" I and Narin exclaimed simultaneously, our eyes widened in disbelief. Clyde could not hold himself from erupting in a fit of laughter at our reaction to their successful loot. "What's the big deal? The humans have so much to spare, we just made away with a few, no biggie" Elrond shrugged and bent to pick up the money alongside Cindy and Bonnie who looked excited at the sight of so many funds. "But this is wrong, I mean we are not supposed to steal from.." "Let me stop you right there princess" Elrond stopped me halfway and pulled up some money. "These.." he waved it in the air, "were not stolen" "That's right Nyx" Gus supported Elrond, "Clyde and El here just collected a little out of the many, humans possess" "Besides, the funds are necessary for the adventure we are about to embark on" Hawar added. "You guys probably took these away from them forcefully" Narin spat, eyeing the cash on the floor wit
Nyx's POV I had just had another crazy ride of my life on the Rockefeller skating rink. Clyde is a pro for sure and he never let go of my hands throughout our time on the ice. "I can't afford to have you get hurt, you are too important to your pack and to me as well" Clyde had said with burning cheeks while on the rink. It was such an exciting experience, I even opted to stay longer but was denied as time was moving too fast. We can't risk letting anyone in school know about our absence especially Miss Pendleton and the guardian and so we had to return to Salvador before curfew. Clyde signaled all of us to go into the nearest bathroom and we complied, making sure to enter without dragging attention to ourselves. Clyde and I were the first to go in followed by Narin and Gus. I noticed Clyde's face, he seemed disturbed by something but I didn't ask about it, I just left him to his thoughts with the hope that he will open up soon. Hawar and Bonnie entered next, giggling and talk
Nyx's POV "Well is that not the Nyx Uren and her delinquents of friends," Someone said from behind and we froze on our steps. My breath hitched and goosebumps covered my whole skin, we've been caught, again. From the corner of my eyes, I could make out a silhouette figure approaching us from the dark wood. I turned just in time to see that the one who had caught us was no one but Otis. I released the breath I didn't know I was holding, and so did the other members of the Rebels. "Thought it was someone important" Cindy muttered in a bratty tune. "We are safe guys, it's just the night watchers" Elrond hummed, "I'll be on my way now" he added and tried to leave only to be stopped by one of Otis's pack members who was right behind him. "You don't think you could walk away from the Elites pack that easily, do you?" Dylan let out a dangerous smirk while staring down at Elrond like he was an ant. "Where are you lawbreakers coming from?" Otis demanded, staring right at Clyde whose ha
Nyx's POV Clyde walked towards Otis's scary wolf courageously, his tattoos glowing under the moonlight. I and the other members of the Rebels watched him go, feeling utterly helpless. Clyde was hotheaded, once he takes up a challenge or makes a decision, he would never change it so easily and so trying to stop him from fighting Otis was like pulling a parched bull away from taking water to quench its taste. I closed my eyes and swallowed heavily while taking my face away. With the kind of strength the two of them possess, I can bet this fight would be bloody. "What is going on here?" Someone asked from behind, interrupting the two guys before the fight got more intense. Clyde had already given three powerful blows to Otis, he was about to dish out another punch before the authoritative voice of whomever that was behind stopped him midway. I released a deep breath and opened my eyes only to take in the frightful look on the faces of the students. My eyes followed their gaze to
Nyx's POV "Sylvia" Aunt Gacia replied and pulled out a cloak from the wall, revealing a magnificent clear mirror. "Wow," I felt my jaw drop to the floor as my eyes stuck to my reflection which was staring back at me through the mirror. Then it hit me, "My mom wants to talk? When did she start caring about my welfare?" I asked with an eye roll while folding my hands under my breast. "Stop Nyx, you are only misunderstanding this whole arrangement. Trust me Niece, this whole act, all of this is just for your own good and nothing more" Aunt Gacia's said in a pleading tune. I only scoffed and turned my face away from her "What more is there to understand Aunt Garcia? I don't need a reminder that I am a fragile being who has not transformed even when she is already past the age. Sylvia is clearly disappointed in me Aunt Garcia, I can't bear to see the look on her face or the disdain in her tune if I eventually talk to her" "Nyx, you need to understand that Sylvia is still your moth
Nyx's POV I heard some mumbling and then shuffling and strained my ears while asleep. Suddenly the sounds died down and the room returned to its silent state. I snuggled into my pillow intending to fall asleep again when the mumbling sound came again. My eyes fluttered open, slowly taking in my environment. Narin sat crosslegged on her bed with two sticks of incense smoldering at the end that was lit and releasing fragrant smoke into the atmosphere. The stick burns slowly, and as it does, the smoke travels up the length of the stick, creating beautiful patterns and swirls in the air. The scent of the incense filled the room, creating a calming and relaxing atmosphere. A small portrait lay in between the burning sticks and I needed not to be reminded whose picture it is. I watched Narin as she mumbled words of prayers while twirling a beady bracelet in her hands for some time before climbing down from my bed quietly. My body ached from the sleeping position I lay in, so I walk
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