Israel's POVThey are all witches wearing black robes, their faces covered in dark makeup, making them look like they are about to do some death ritual. Before they could make a move, though, I quickly changed into a human form and let the pair of my eyes control the wind as I made it blow around them until their heads snapped forward so that they fell onto the ground.I glanced at Matt and Filomena and motioned them to run until they were far away from them. When I heard another approaching step which I assumed came from more than one creature, I ran over the giant trees and concealed myself.I scrutinized every spot on the floor where a figure might be hiding and finally found a tree close to the barrier that would afford me a better view.As soon as I reached the trunk, however, a sense of witch power filled the air around me, and I felt an overwhelming pressure that nearly brought me to my knees, but I managed to stand tall and continue watching from the other side the barrier.
Israel's POV She raised her hand, cast me a black smoke, and shrouded my whole body. It made my lungs seize up, my eyes burn, and it was suffocating. It was choking me. I tried to shout, but no sound came out of my throat. Everything around me disappeared. It seemed that this thick smoke surrounded me. I was trapped in a very dark place in my little world. To fight with her, I forced myself to release my magic; unfortunately, it only served to bring me even more pain. It's too hard to bear. And when I can't take it anymore, I let myself fall into darkness. ***** The sound of laughter rang through the air, and it was honestly too vexing. My eyes fluttered open only to witness such a hideous view I never wanted to catch again. But here I am, standing before this terrible view. I was standing in a pitch-black room, illuminated only by flickering greenish light. The smell of rotting flesh wafted toward me, and I didn't know where the stench was coming from. When I tried to move,
Israel's POV"Cassandra?"Her hands were trembling when she lifted her gaze to me, and the next second she ran up to me and hugged me. "Brother!"I hugged her back until I suddenly felt her tears on my shirt. She buried herself deep into my embrace while her shaking body kept hugging me. She didn't utter a single word since then. "Why are you crying?""I thought you were dead!" she cried out. It was the first time I saw her crying like that, so I was surprised by her sudden outburst. "I'm sorry. But I'm here now. Don't fret, my Lil sis. Let's talk about your magic. So you've accumulated your true magic, have you?" I patted her hair in hopes of calming her down so we could talk adequately later. ""You got it, brother. That's why I went here. You made me worried," her last words put sadness in her eyes. "You saved me." I smiled. "And I'm proud you have it already. You know, I thought I was gonna die. Luckily, you came.""You've sacrificed a lot for me. Thanks, Brother. I promise tha
Gwen's POV It's already afternoon, and I am not in a good mood since morning. I tried to touch the necklace that Lily had given me last time, but no scenario came out. My eagerness to glimpse my family and friends is so great that I can't calm myself down enough to focus on anything other than brooding. While I was in the middle of my contemplation, someone tapped my shoulder from behind enough to rouse me from my reverie. "Hey, Gwen," she said with an apologetic smile, "Lady Catheleia sent me to get you for an essential discussion." "Oh, okay. Thanks," I replied absent-mindedly, staring blankly out into the distance as if she wasn't there in front of me. "Tell her I'll be there in a minute." "Something wrong?" she asked, concerned. "Are you okay?" she reached her hand out to grab mine but then thought better and dropped it when I started flinching at her touch. After some seconds, I asked, "Do we have somewhere more private where we could talk?" "Is it all about your famil
Gwen's POVI was just staring at the tree with a heart full of hopelessness, and my heart thumped aggressively as if a thousand horses were galloping behind it. With every piece of memory that swam past me like a tide, it became harder and harder to believe they belonged to the past instead of being present at this moment. I wonder if this is the destiny that awaits us now or if everything I experienced would still happen. The thoughts kept dashing through my head until my rowdy thoughts turned into agonizing pain as the pain became unbearable for the first time since I came here.Suddenly, the tears started streaming from my eyes without warning, but I didn't try to stop them. Instead, I let them flow freely from each corner of my eyes with trembling hands.While in the middle of my misery, a gust of wind blew across and carried away some fallen leaves, making it clear that there was a presence around here. But I gasped because I could sense that there was someone nearby, not just
Gwen's POVI smooth my hands over the fabric of my dress, a deep purple and shimmering as a diamond. The skirt flares up at the bottom in a sweeping train. It's sleeveless, just enough to be comfortable but still show off my slender figure. My chest is completely exposed, a small round silver pendant dangles from my neck, and I swear, I love how feminine it looks against me. My lips curl into an impish smile when I remember wearing it first. It was my first night with Alpha Ace, including our family and other packs.It was a gift from Mrs. Athena, the other of my mate. It's been a while since she saw me in my dress, or at least the one I wear for tonight's party."You're so beautiful, my Lil sis! I missed how you clad yourself that way," my sister approached me. Her eyes were gleaming in excitement, and her voice filled with glee. "So are you, my sister! I can't be like this without you." I faced her and watched how gorgeous she was. She'd always had my good side. She was pretty much
Gwen's POVTwo hours had passed by when Alpha brought me to the place where we first met. It felt surreal to be there again after so long a time and yet still feel like nothing has changed. The memories are still clear as day in my head, like morning sunlight.We decided to return to my home, where the party was already underway. The outside surrounding is filled with numerous tables, chairs, and delicious foods and drinks that were available there.We walked to the center part, where many packs were chatting, and I spotted many familiar faces. They greeted us cheerfully, and some of the people who recognized me hugged me. Our family was also enjoying the moment outside and was having fun as usual. There were even some young wolves playing around and having fun.Alpha and I halted at the right corner. His hand wrapped my waist from behind while he rested his chin on my head. We just stood watching everything."Alpha, do you think Delphine was dead?" a sudden question fled my lips wi
Gwen's POV I jerked my head to the side and scanned the area for the source of the new scent when I found that it came from her. It was her. It was Lily. She stood about three miles away, looking at me like she wanted to talk. She didn't wave or call out or do anything other than look at me. Her expression remained as neutral as ever. After the briefest second, she turned around and ambled to the left corner, where no people were. "Wait for me here, Alpha. I'll talk to her," I excused myself, but his face was laced without complete disapproval. "No. I'll come with you, Gwen." The worry in his voice made my heart clench. Alpha's worried expression made my heart clench even more, and he could see right through me. "You sure it won't bother you?" "No. As long I'm with you, I'm gonna be fine. I told you, I'm not gonna let you do anything alone." his tone became firmer. He took my hand firmly into his own and squeezed it reassuringly. "Yeah, of course, you can. As we promised, ri
Gwen's POV I shifted into a silver werewolf and attacked the first vampire who tried to come close to me. For every attempt of an enemy toward me, I snapped his neck with one of my claws until blood flowed freely down his throat. There was no way I would go after them without getting at least a couple of hits. I could not count how many foes I had killed today, but each one left me satisfied in ways that nothing else could. I glanced to the right side and saw my parents, Vera with Valir, fighting off five vampires at once, using their claws to slash their throats open as quickly as if they were swatting mosquitoes away. On the other side, I saw the Packs, Israel, and the other witches fighting off another group of enemies. The fairies were helping out with the battle on their end as well. The shield they were casting toward us was impenetrable against any magical attack. And it was also holding back all of the attacks and then throwing them back to the enemies. The war conti
Gwen's POV Vera stand up from the bed, wearing her purple dress made of skin-tight fabric that showed all of her curves. Valir was taken aback as if he couldn't believe that his wife is finally here in front of him. He walked toward her and caressed her face with his warm hands. "Oh god... you're alive." Vera smiled at her husband, who is now looking down on her. She wrapped her arms around Valir's neck and kissed him passionately. The tears began to form again, as Valir can feel Vera's soft lips on his and can't help but kiss back passionately, wrapping his arms around her waist tightly. After a few minutes of a passionate kiss, the couple slowly parted. Both were out of breath. Vera wiped away her tears, looked at her husband lovingly, and whispered, "Who made this?" Valir pointed at me with a smile, tears of joy were visible in their eyes and I could not help but feel happy for both of them. "Gwen granted my favor. She resurrected you," Israel explained. Suddenly, Valir amb
Gwen's POV After an oath that Valir, the battle ceased. "Bring me to where she is," I said. "Can you please do it now?" he desperately asked. "Yes." Before I could accompany him, my parents and Israel talked to me first. They are worried but the witches and fairies suggested that Valir's intention was real. And I have to give a shot to end this battle with no one being harmed or killed. Afterward, the fairies, watches, and Israel decided to come with me to ensure that Valir and his companions would not gonna hurt her. I know they all are worried for me. They also know there was another way to end this war. And that is to do this man's favor. Currently, we were walking into the forest surrounded by numerous huge trees that seemed to be ancient. The air around us was not polluted but somehow different from the usual forest. We walked slowly as the gust of wind blew at us gently. It didn't seem to bother us but the forest itself was weirdly quiet. I could sense a stink in th
Gwen's POV"My wife is dead, and I want to resurrect her."The moment Valir said those words, I felt sad for him, not only because he lost a woman who meant the world to him, but also because of the bitter fact that he chose to become evil. "You want her back?" I asked him as I strode a few steps. He nodded. "Then why do you have to kill numerous innocent creatures in this land? Why do you have to watch in your own eyes how hard they suffer? Why do you keep spreading cruelty when there's a way to become one of us!""That's the only way to resurrect my wife! You know nothing about my pain!""I know your pain. I lost someone because of you! I lost my sister and my best friend!" I yelled with all anger as I remembered everything. "I will tell you now, Valir... you can never resurrect your wife no matter how numerous creatures or silver werewolves you kill!""How could you deduce that?!""Because only my kind... can give another life!""Then why don't you heal your sister if that's tru
Gwen's POVIn just an instant where we emerged outside my house. The view that greeted us was too unexpected.Everyone was having a massive fight with our enemies. "Gwen! Careful in every way!" Israel warned before he attacked the black werewolves. He is a half-witch and half werewolf but he prefers fighting in a human form where he can use his magic to kill.I scanned the entire surrounding and realized that even my parents were currently in a fight. The enemy is many, and I couldn't count them all by hand. They're running around everywhere, making everything worse.I hide behind the thick bush and quickly transformed into my silver wolf form. I ran at full speed towards where they were fighting. In just a blink of an eye, I'm among them and immediately attacked the wolves attacking Rini. Since I am silver, I can take out three or four of the enemies. One of the remaining creatures decided it was time to attack my father and so I dashed and jumped on him. I bit down on his neck wit
Gwen's POV"I wanna show you something to you, Gwen. If you're into it, close your eyes."My curiosity became even more heightened with the mention of what could happen. My heart started beating faster and the cold air around me started to become chilly as well. This was it. I closed my eyes and waited.After the briefest second had passed I felt someone's hand taking mine and guiding me. "Don't open unless I say so.""Sure."We stopped moving for about ten seconds. Some noises echoed around us in the air. The sound of a peaceful night where birds chirped at the moon's reflection off the calm lake water. My eyes were still closed but my lips curled into a moon crescent."Now, open your eyes."My eyes immediately opened. We were no longer standing outside the house. Instead, we were standing in a place completely different from anything I'd ever seen. It looked like we were in an underground cavern or a cave under a rock somewhere. Everything seemed extremely bright as if a light bul
Gwen's POVHere I am outside the house, conversing with my allies. The Aqua Rune Pack, fairies, witches, and the other subordinates who support us in this messy journey of mine. The truth that I'd been hiding for quite a long time was now revealed. All of them knows I was a silver werewolf and my blood can both heal and kill. This ability was given to only a few creatures and despite its advantage of it, I can't help but feel guilty especially with the fact that this ability failed to save my sister. For the very first time in my history, I felt like mucky trash because of that. But all I could do to make my sister happy was to keep fighting and be the best version of myself.While we were occupied chatting with one another, one of the fairies floated in the air as if she needs to convey important matters."Another battle will soon break out between us and vampires" she began. "We need to be vigilant."I was stunned to hear those declarations and another pang struck me in the chest.
Gwen's POVIt was early in the morning when I woke up and got up from bed to start my day. I glanced at my side only to see that Alpha wasn't here with me. Soon as my gaze diverted to the bedside table next to where I was lying on it I could see a glass of water sitting there along with a note written in her messy cursive. 'Good morning. You must have been tired since you first encountered the real life of a silver werewolf, so I didn't wake you up. You've done so many things for us and me. It's my turn, my luna. I love you.'I gasped lightly feeling a lump form in the back of my throat before wiping away my tears. I sat up and grabbed the glass of water and gulped it down without hesitation. After putting the empty glass back on the side table.Where did he go?I walked out and went to the kitchen downstairs. "Good morning, sweetheart." mom approached and kissed me on the forehead. I smiled softly at her and nodded. My mother has always taken care of me. From the beginning, she did
Gwen's POVTwo have passed ever since my sister was killed by one of our greatest foes. I don't feel anything other than the sorrow of losing someone so dear to me and I know that my parents feel the same pain as well.The exact scene of how the black werewolf slain her was still vivid in my mind like a nightmare and if it's just a dream, then I want to wake up. But it isn't. She's dead and now there is nothing left for me but grief and the guilt I've been carrying around with me. Every time I recollected our memories together, it always brought up fresh tears that would fall from my eyes and I didn't even bother wiping them away. I just wanted to relish everything even if that means torturing myself with the fact that it was just a memory that will not be able to happen again. I couldn't help but blame myself for what happened because I knew that I should have done something to save her but I was so dumb. I tried my very best to heal her that time but it didn't work. This was the v