"Ethan?" she exclaimed in surprise."Where did you find him?". She asked, giving them a helping hand."I don't know, he just appeared in front of our car like popcorn, wasn’t he trapped in the forest? How come he’s here?!" Drake replied."Oh no, this is not good. Lucian and Sophia already went into the forest. Lucian might get trapped there!". Vanessa said, panicking.“What do you mean, Lucian might get trapped there?”. Drake asked angrily.“I thought Ethan was gonna be there, that’s why I sent them there but he’s not. Only if he and Sophia are together can they all get out. But if one of them is here and the other is there. Someone is bound to get trapped!”. Vanessa explained.“You can’t be serious!”. Drake almost yelled. “What were you thinking? Why did you not think this through?”. Enzo yelled.“Careful omega, watch your tongue!”. She warned.“You watch your tongue!!”. Drake growls, pulling Enzo behind him.Vanessa smirks, moving away from them.“Looks like we’ve hit a nerve,” she
Kayla, drake and Enzo, they all were pacing around the room anxiously, Ethan wasn’t showing any sign of waking up soon.“It has been three hours and he’s still not up yet!”. Drake voiced out, frustratedly.“Who knows what is happening in the forbidden forest now? Can’t you just wave your hands like you alway do and wake him up?”. Drake asked anxiously.“It’s not yet time!”. “Will it be time when Lucian dies there?”. Drake yelled.“I said it’s not time yet. He has to face his past, that's the only way he can get out alive. Even if Ethan wakes up now, and Lucain hasn’t yet gotten over his parents death. He will still get trapped!. This is the reason why I hate werewolves, y’all are just so dumb. I’m warning you again Drake, I’m only tolerating you because of Lucian. Do not get on my bad side”. Vanessa yelled for the first time, her eyes changing to white.Drake took a step back, shocked by Vanessa's sudden outburst.“Vanessa, please calm down. Anger won’t solve this. Drake is a beta, a
“Anna….”“Enough James, please. Just because he is not your blood doesn’t mean he is not mine nor does that give you the right to call my son a danger. If it wasn’t because of you I would have never been raped that night!”. My mother yelled, tears flowing in her eyes.S-she was raped???. I thought to myself, walking around them, as they continued arguing.I was a product of rape? As I stood there, feeling lost and confused, I couldn't help but wonder about the man who had caused all of this. Who was he? Did he ever face justice for what he did to my mother? And most importantly, did he know about me?.Even if he’s my father, I will murder him with my own fucking hands.“Anna, listen….”. My father tries to reason with her“No!”. My mother yelled back, not giving him a chance to talk..“Anna!”. “I am not doing as you say, I am not, he is my son!”. She kept yelling.What does he want her to do?. “Don’t you dare try to calm me down! You have no right to tell me what to do with our son!”
Vanessa paced around the room anxiously, checking the big clock on the wall every time.It has been seven hours still no sign of Lucian or Sophia, nor did Ethan show any sign of waking up soon.“Why is it taking so long?”. She whispered anxiously, rubbing her palm together as she bit her lips.She stared at the others, not wanting to scare them, any further. They were still pounding over her question.(Exactly my point. We all know alpha Edward isn’t Lucian’s biological father. So how is it even possible for Lucian to be an alpha, or a lycan when his parents aren't even one?”. Vanessa asked, looking from Kayla to drake.)None of them has ever thought about it, they thought it was just the moon goddess doing her thing.Drake scratched his head, deep in thought. "Maybe there's something we don't know about Lucian's lineage. Maybe there's a distant ancestor who was a lycan or an alpha in his father’s lineage."Kayla nodded in agreement. "Or maybe there's some kind of genetic mutation th
“Careful Lucian, you do not want to add to your problem right now!”. She whispered.I hated how calm she talks.“What else is there? What more can you do?!”. I yelled.She moved towards me in a flash, her face two inches away from mine.“I can do so much more, let's take Ava for example!”. I felt a chill run down my spine at the mention of Ava. My heart raced as I tried to keep my composure.“What do you mean? What have you done to her?” I demanded, my voice shaking with fear and anger.She smirked, her eyes glinting with malice. “Oh, nothing yet. But I could, if you don’t cooperate. You wouldn’t want anything to happen to your precious little mate, would you?”.I clenched my fists, feeling a surge of protectiveness for Ava. “You leave her out of this. This is between you and me.”She chuckled darkly. “Oh, but it doesn’t have to be. Afterall I’m a goddess and I can do as I please, same goes to you too!”. She signed tiredly.“We have no powers or control over you or what you choose to
“I don’t know. If the illusion is about his past or something really painful, he might not get out on time. And there is nothing we can do to help him!”.Drake paced back and forth, his mind racing with worry. "We have to find a way to break the illusion. There has to be something we can do."Vanessa nodded, her mind also working through possible solutions. "We need to figure out what triggered the illusion in the first place. Maybe if we can understand that, we can find a way to disrupt it from here."Kayla, feeling helpless, wrung her hands. "But how do we even begin to figure that out? We don't even know what he's seeing in there."“I can help!”. Someone said from behind.“Alpha Edward??”. They murmured in surprise.“Not to be rude but alpha Edward, how will you be of help to Lucian?”. Drake asked.Alpha Edward sign, looking at each of them.“Because I am a lycan and Lucian is my son!”. The room was silent for a moment, as everyone took in Alpha Edward's words. It was clear that n
“Wait, Kayla,” Alpha Edward said, his voice pleading. “I know I’ve made mistakes, but please don’t leave the pack. You are important to me, and to the pack. We need you.”“I don’t care,” Kayla said, her voice cold. “I can’t stay in a pack where the alpha is willing to do such a thing to his own son, and his mate. I’m done.”Drake looked at Alpha Edward, his eyes filled with anger and disappointment. Vanessa just stood there speechless. “Kayla, we need his help!”. She said, moving over to Kayla's side.“Only he can get Lucian’s out!”.She hugged her, as Kayla wept on her shoulder.“I grew up with him, Vanessa. I have seen him cry every night, blaming himself for his parents death. He had torture his mate’s parent for a crime they didn’t commit. Lucian had never for once been at peace”. She cried.“From the moment his parents died, when Ava left him and when she found out about her parents. There was never any amount of happiness in his life. Why? All he did was come into this life!”.
Vanessa moved around anxiously, taking one thing after the other.“What are you doing?”. Enzo asked, following her around.“I’m trying to make a protection portion for alpha Edward. He’s likely to get trapped in the illusion, because of what he did”. She explained.“Why? Since he knows what he did and ready to face the consequences, he should not be needing a protection portion”. Enzo said bitterly, staring at his father with hatred in his eyes.Vanessa turned around to face him, her eyes full of sadness. “I know that what Alpha Edward did was terrible, and I understand why you are angry with him. But he is still Lucian’s father, and I want to make sure that he is safe.”“You’re too forgiving. He doesn’t deserve your forgiveness.” Enzo said, his voice cold.“Maybe not, but I’m not doing this for him. I’m doing this for Lucian. And he is still your father, Enzo”. Vanessa replied, trying to reason with him.“Adoptive father, he is not my father! And why would you help someone like him?”
**TWO WEEKS LATER**“Ava, you’re gonna be late to your wedding!!”. Kayla screamed.“The wedding started an hour ago, and you’re not even dressed yet!”. Her mother screamed too.Lucian had brought back her parents two days after he proposed to her, apologising to them for her he had done."But I'm not ready!" Ava protested, panicking. "I need more time!""There is no more time," Kayla said, trying to stay calm. "We need to get you dressed and out the door right now."“How long will you keep the poor man waiting?”. Her mother asked.“We are almost done!”. Sophia said, curly the last of Ava’s hair.“Ain’t you going to the wedding?”. Kayla asked Sophia.“Why won’t i? Of course I’m going!”. “And you ain’t dressed yet?”. Kayla gasped, helping Ava with her dress.“I’m not the bride, it’s fine if I get there late!”. “Oh that’s nice, at least I will be the only one to catch the flower!”. “Like you wanna get married any time soon!”. Ava chuckled.Sophia laughed and rolled her eyes. "I'm in no
Ethan shook his head, still chuckling. "Look, man, Ava loves you. She's not going to say no. Just take a deep breath, gather your courage, and ask her. You've got this.""Okay, okay," he said, waving his hands in surrender. "I'm being ridiculous. But it's a big moment for me, and I want everything to go perfectly.""Of course you do," Ethan said, his smile softening. "But remember, the most important thing is your love for each other. All the other stuff - the flowers, the fancy restaurant, the perfect proposal - that's all just icing on the cake.""I know," Lucian said, taking another deep breath. "Thank you!”. “She’s here!”. Enzo announced as the light immediately went off.Lucian's heart leapt into his throat as the reality of the moment hit him. In just a few minutes, he would be asking Ava to spend the rest of her life with him. "We will leave you to it," Ethan said, giving Lucian a final smile. "Just be yourself and everything will be fine."Lucian nodded, his mouth suddenly
**A WEEK LATER**Sophia, Kayla, and Ava were gathered in Ava's bedroom, surrounded by a sea of clothes and accessories. Ava was getting ready for her date with Lucian, and the girls were determined to make sure she looked absolutely stunning."Okay, what about this one?" Sophia asked again, holding up a beautiful, flowy gown. "What do you think, Ava?". She asked, showing her the eighth dress.Ava examined the dress and nodded in approval. "I love it. It's perfect for tonight."“No, that looks too simple. We need something hot”. Kayla disagrees, searching for something else."You don't want to look too simple,"Sophia said. "We need something that will make Lucian's jaw drop.""What about this one?" Sophia asked, holding up a black, sparkling dress."Oooh, now we're talking," Kayla said, winking at Ava. "That will definitely make an impression.""But is it too much?" Ava asked, feeling a little unsure. "I don't want to look like I'm trying too hard. It’s just a date""Oh please," Kayla
"I'm sorry, Kayla," he said, his voice cracking. "I have to do this. But that doesn't mean that I won't miss y’all or I won't always care about you. You are all a part of my heart, and that will never change."“What are you saying?”. Drake chuckled, looking at everyone.“Who said you’re leaving without us?”. Enzo added, smiling as he lock hand with drake.“We are all going with you!”. Kayla said.Lucian's eyes widened in surprise, and he felt a wave of hope wash over him. "Are you serious?" he asked, his voice full of wonder."Of course we're serious," Drake said, a smile spreading across his face. "We're your pack, and we're not going to let you leave without us. You're stuck with us, whether you like it or not."Lucian felt his eyes well up with tears, and he couldn't help but laugh through his tears. "I think I can live with that," he said, his voice choked with emotion."Thank you," he whispered, not sure if he was speaking to Drake or the Goddess or both. "Thank you for everythin
“Chill, I’m just hugging my brother, I’m not stealing him away from you!”.“No, not that!”. He said, his tone serious, causing Lucain to disengage from Enzo and far him.“What’s wrong?”. Lucian asked, turning to face drake.“I c-can’t feel your alpha aura!”. Drake murmured. Lucian's heart skipped a beat as he processed what Drake had said. "What do you mean you can't feel my alpha aura?”. He closed his eyes, trying to sense his own alpha aura, but it was gone. He opened his eyes, and saw the concern on Drake's face. "It's like you're no longer a werewolf," Drake said, his voice filled with worry. "But you're not a human either”. Drake looked at him, worry etched on his face. "I don't know," he said. "You feel...different."“Oliver!”. Lucian called in his head, silencing begging and praying he would get a response.“Please don’t do this to me, I haven’t even made a decision yet. Fucking answer me Oliver!”. He yelled in his mind.Lucian's heart was pounding in his chest as he waite
Lucian stood still, his eyes fixed on the horizon. He didn't know what to say, or how to respond. Part of him wanted to lash out, but he knew that wouldn't help. And not long after, the goddess came back.“Lucian, what do you wish for?”. She asked, her tone firm and commanding.Lucian smirks, taking two steps closer.“I wish to sever all connections with the werewolves," he said, his voice steady and resolute. "But I want to keep my lycan. I want to be free from their influence, and I don't want to lose a part of myself in the process."“What???”. She gasped in surprise.“That is two wishes not one!”. “So? Two wishes is too much for your powers and you can’t fulfil them?”. Lucian asked arrogantly.The goddess raised an eyebrow, looking amused by Lucian's cheeky remark. "Two wishes is not too much for my powers," she said, her tone teasing. "But I am curious why you would make such a request. Why are you so desperate to escape the werewolves? Or you’re just a coward, just a little pa
"I...I don't know," he said, his voice shaking. "I just...I just want to be happy with Ava and the kids. But I don't know what that looks like without Oliver." Lucian murmured“I know it's a difficult decision, Lucian. But I'll support you no matter what you choose. Whether you want to sever our connection or not, I'll always be here for you." Oliver said, trying to hide the pain and fear in his voice.“We don’t have all day Lucian, I will come back again in two hours, make your decision before then, Lucian. And as for you alpha Edward, await your punishment!”. She said, smiling mysteriously.Alpha Edward stiffened, his eyes widening. "Punishment?" he asked, a note of fear in his voice. "What kind of punishment?""You will find out soon enough," the moon goddess said, her tone enigmatic. "I will return in two hours, so prepare yourself." With that, she vanished into thin air, leaving Lucian and Alpha Edward alone in the dark.Lucian turned to Alpha Edward, his expression solemn. "Wha
**AT THE PACK**“Oh no!”. Vanessa murmured fearfully.“What's wrong?”. They all asked at once.“Alpha Edward did not take the portion!”. She gasped, showing them the vail.“That is not possible I gave them to him myself!”. Enzo murmured, staring at the portion in Vanessa's hand.“Fuck!”. She murmured frustratedly, running her hands through her hair.“This is bad!”. She added.“What’s gonna happen now?”. Enzo murmured."This is bad," Enzo said, his brow furrowed in concern. "If Alpha Edward doesn't take the portion, he could die."“I don't know,” Vanessa said, her voice trembling. “I can't believe this is happening,” Vanessa said, shaking her head in disbelief. “Why would he not take the portion?”.“Probably felt too guilty and proud to take it!”. Kayla said, rolling her eyes.“There’s only three hours left before midnight!”. Vanessa murmured.“Vanessa, will he be fine?”. Enzo murmured, fear written all over his face.“That only depends on your goddess!”.*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*
“My whole life has just been based on lies.. lies. Everyone I loved had lied to me. I never did anything wrong!”. “I will never forgive you for this!”. I swore.His eyes widened in shock, “no please. You need to let go of your anger or else you will never get out of here!”. “I’m sorry, I know what I did was wrong and I am not asking you to forgive me but……. F-for the sake of the love and respect you have for me!”. I rush towards him, grabbing him by the collar.“I have no love or respect for you, Edward!. You do not deserve any of my respect love. You do not deserve to be my father!”. I yelled angrily. “For 24 years, I have been hating on people that I was not supposed to. I had deprived Ava of the love of her parents, thinking they were the cause of my problem, and you dare speak of love and respect?”. Edward's eyes widened in shock as I continued to speak, my voice shaking with anger and hurt."I have spent years blaming others for my own mistakes, for the sin you committed. I