“You don't need to break down all the time, child. More tragedy will befall you if you let grief overwhelm you,” the words echoed in my head as I quietly ate the dessert Apple prepared. I woke up a few moments earlier to find Hendrix fast asleep. He looked extremely exhausted. We both were. Instead of waking him up, I ate what he cooked while going through everything I experienced in a coma.I did not remember those words at first but after waking up and replaying every step of my happy and peaceful life in the dream, I remembered those words echoing in my head after I woke up. It was the voice of Persephone, I knew that much. I felt as if a small piece of ice made my heart its residence, closing me off to drowning in dismay. Maybe it was the aftermath of Persephone's voice in my head or something she did to stop me from despairing, or maybe it was Zinnia's doing. I couldn't be sure, but what I did know was that without that coldness, my mind would have crumbled.I overheard Apple and
Hendrix chuckled, gently grabbing my hips again. "I could get used to being awakened like this, and this tail," he pulled at it but gentler this time. "Do you have ears too?" I raised my head and turned to look at him for the first time, smiling innocently. He cursed, running his fingers into his hair with a distressed expression on his face. "Why are you doing this to me?""So you do enjoy something like this?" I asked with a teasing wiggle of my brows.He snorted. "Is there ever anything you put on that isn't as sexy as fuck? The only reason I keep my hands away from you and bottle my desire is because this fucking universe keeps getting in my supposed-to-be newly wedded life," he said as if complaining but he wasn't, though he looked regretful."Now come here," I yelped as he flipped… no, dragged and thrown on the bed, and he was hovering above me in an instant. "You woke me up for this," he gently held my ears, rubbing them and pressing his already-hardened dick against my core. T
I sat on the kitchen island stool, kicking my legs and humming, watching my father cook and talk endlessly. I was in another dream, I could tell that much. Unlike before, I wasn't seeing from someone's eyes, I was seeing everything myself in the body of a child. The strange child next to me from last time, the one with galactic hair and eyes, sat on the other stool. Unlike the first time I saw her, she wasn't looking at me. She couldn't see me or she was pretending not to see me.I didn't understand what was going on or who she was, but I knew Dad cared about her. He was telling her stories about his best friends, Grandma and Hendrix's ancestors. He told the child he didn't hate Grandma for what she did. He was sad, heartbroken, and felt betrayed at first, but over the years, he forgave her. I wish Grandma was still alive, I would have told her that."So do you have any friends? You seem like a lovely child," the child stared emotionlessly at Dad, the glimmer in her eyes the only slig
One, two, three… time counted as we remained frozen from the shock of what happened right before our eyes. Not all of us, I'm certain Hendrix and a few were not, just stunned into silence. Then the shock wore off and the younger children began to scream. I couldn't get over it. I saw her body explode into hundreds of pieces, even if I was blinded by the light from the explosion. My whole body was rigid and my lips were partly open.Drix tried to calm the anxious crowd while I remained where I stood, unable to open my mouth. The shock started to wear off and the feeling of loss took place. Eloise died right in front of me. I never liked her but neither did I hate her. Our relationship was complicated. We were not friends, I did not love her, but I cared about her. She might… no, she did care about me too just like she cared about everyone in her pack.I dropped to my knees, my legs weakened from the sudden loss of strength. I squeezed my top tightly in my hand, tears rolling down my ch
I messed up!I knew the explosion meant more than fun but it took too long to figure out what it was. I didn't figure it out until she left the pack. Sapphire will never leave the comfort and protection of the pack to simply avenge her previous alpha's daughter. She'd only spoken to me about the girl's kindness twice, which meant she wasn't important enough for her to waste her strength. The answer to why she left only means one thing and that is she was enchanted.I never wished for speed as much as I did at that moment. I was fast but not fast enough to get to her on time. If she was brainwashed, her gift could be used without her consent and she'd already be hurt by the time I get there. My only hope was Kira and Apple who disappeared before any of us could notice. The light from the explosion affected Scarlette somehow. She passed out the moment Sapphire stepped out of the pack.“Alpha, Earnest collapsed!” they were far behind. They couldn't keep up with my speed. Before I could a
I ran another lap around the pack. I'd run beyond my limits and my muscles hurt but I didn't stop running. The weight adjustment bracelets, anklets, and belts were becoming heavier to handle and made it even more difficult to run. I slowly broke into a jog, then stopped to catch my breath. My spine felt like it was going to snap in half if I stood up straight, so I stood with my hands on my knees. My chest heaved with emotions, pain and stress. It felt like I spent the last five hours dealing with a nasty throat-slicing cough.You can already guess why I was running. I get over my pain more easily whenever I run, mostly by focusing on the pain of my muscles tearing apart, my burning lungs, and the constricting pain in my chest. It was another form of torture but it was better than drowning in agony.I saved Apple somehow. Drix said I did. First of all, I wasn't that sad because this time, it wasn't my fault. Yes, it's a shitty reason not to be deeply saddened but also a good reason. T
I stared out of the window in awe. I still couldn't believe that I was in Rome. The Great Library was in Via del Corso and it was pretty easy to find according to what I was told. Hendrix got his private jet ready and the next day, we were in the air. It was my first ever aeroplane flight and I was so terrified I clung to Scarlette like a second skin. I was still clinging to her even though we were already out of the airport and on our way to the hotel Drix booked for us. I would have clung to him if he wasn't driving the rental car."Have you ever been to Rome before?" I asked, turning my head to look at Scarlette. She was typing on her phone, too laid-back for someone who hadn't been to Rome. Or so I thought.She rolled her eyes. "I've been to almost everywhere. Nothing fascinates me anymore," she aggressively tapped on the screen of her phone. She was playing a game. Scarlette was a bit grumpy because she didn't want to go with us to Rome. She wanted to remain with her mate. As muc
Finding myself in a void was starting to become a normal thing for me. I couldn't be bothered to worry about where I was or why I was in darkness. The last thing I remember, I went to bed with Scarlette and then boom, I was in a world of total darkness. The only thing I could see was myself. My body was vivid, with no extended light, just vivid. The only sounds I could hear were dripping water and the sound of my soft breathing.It felt like a place I'd lived for a very long time. It felt like a prison made to hold me down. I was confident in my wolf and Hendrix. If it indeed was, they would find a way to get me out. I just needed to wait. "You've at least grown to trust them, it's good," I flinched because of the sudden echoing voice. The voice was light, melodious, and angelic. That was the best way to describe it.I looked around frantically, turning around in circles. There was no one there. "There is, you just don't see me,"I kept turning around in a circle in one spot. I could
Gillian returned from the mission and was extremely enthusiastic. He lifted me and spun me around, causing me to squeal with excitement and surprise. He put me down after three amazing spins and hugged me so tightly I saw stars.Drix snarled and the next second, I was snatched away from Gillian and he narrowly missed a claw slap. Gillian jumped back, raising his hands in surrender. "Whoa, calm down. I'm only hugging my friend,""You're registering yourself for a beating," out of nowhere, a scrawny girl with unkempt hair jumped in front of Gil, spreading her hands wide and creating a shield with her body. That startled Drix and me, and we looked at her confused."Stay away from Charming or I'll bite you!" The girl was probably my age or older and had a death wish growling at an alpha. She also smelled like… she didn't smell like a werewolf. I'd never perceived anything like her before, but again, she was a victim of a sick experiment. Still, there were a few reasons why a girl or anyon
I pressed the suitcase hard with my weight and managed to click the lock. I sighed as I stood up straight, putting my fist on the side of my waist and wiping the sweat out of my forehead with my other hand. "Phew!" That'll be all for shoes. Now what else am I missing?I looked around, calculating everything I packed and what else I needed. Hendrix sighed for the umpteenth time. He claimed I was overdoing the packing but he didn't understand. This vacation was important to me. A girl can't be too prepared. I need to make sure I have everything and anything. "We can just buy whatever you need if you end up missing something. We'll only be staying there for a week, Sapphire. You've packed more than enough,""We might stay longer and Scarlette and I are going to explore. We already have our bucket list, and Vecoria has hers too. I'm in charge of making sure we have everything ready– hmm, what else have I not packed yet?" I mused thoughtfully, completely forgetting that I was talking to so
"So it's not like I'm getting my powers back but someone like you," she nodded. "What use will that be?" I asked as the chains fell off."Zircon has been sleeping for too long, milady, please wake him up." I rubbed my wrist. "He knows a lot about curses so he'll know how to destroy the sword," "I still don't see the use," I grumbled.‘Oh fucking hell! Why are you so unnecessarily stubborn?!’ I froze. I blinked once, then twice, and more times. I was hearing things. I thought I was losing my mind. ‘You're not, bitch! I'm back!’I looked at Vecoria in complete shock, my jaw already hitting the ground. I was shocked out of my wit but one thing was for sure, I thought I was going crazy. I had to be going crazy because there was no other explanation as to why I could hear Zinnia's voice in my head. She died.‘I died as a curse, but Selene finally did something useful with herself and brought me back as a real wolf, sort of,’I fell on my butt, too shocked to remain standing. Vecoria panic
I've never imagined my life without Zinnia. I'd gotten so used to her that I couldn't remember how it felt without her. I was reminded the hard way. I could feel the emptiness in my head the moment I opened my eyes. I felt naked and alone. The silence in my head left an incessant ringing in my ears and my mind was just there, empty.The intense feeling of emptiness devoured me so much that even when I noticed the shackles on my hands and legs and realised that I was in an unfamiliar surrounding, I couldn't care less. I was so nonchalant and unperturbed, but all I could do was sit down with my knees to my chest and stare into space. Zinnia was gone and I was alone in a dungeon, unaware of who my abductors were.I hadn't come in contact with anyone since I was locked away. My food was given to me through the doggy hole twice every day but water came once a day. I no longer had a wolf, I no longer had the powers of a blood wolf or a werewolf. I was just a luna with a barrier and healing
‘This is useless,’ Alaric said flatly as I flimsily held up the last book with a slight knowledge of Selene's offspring. Just like the rest, it only had information about things we already know. No artefacts, no books, nothing. What is the use of coming here?Jerry sighed and tossed away the book in his hand. "What a waste of time,""Tell me about it. Let's just leave, it's useless at this point," Gil grumbled. "Not even the slightest clue about any of her children who laid a curse or anything that gives a hint of it. We could be missing something—""We are not, I would know," I said firmly, dropping the hard book on the table.‘I feel weird,’ Alaric said with a whimper, scratching at the barrier of my mind. We've felt that way from the moment we stepped into the temple. Alaric had it worse. ‘Drix walk out of the library and turn right, then left, and right again,’‘Feel something?’ I asked, rising from my seat.‘A hunch,’ I gestured to Gillian t
Chills ran up and down my spine, making me constantly shiver. Hugging my body did not help. I walked out of the tree, completely horrified. The reason why Zinnia knew so much, the reason why she was so different was because she was the soul of the curse Deianira created. I was petrified by it. I had most of the important memories from my life as Milena which consisted mostly of my time with Dad, a few times with my subordinates, and the time I spent finding an end to the curse. Most of my memories were of me as Sapphire.Sapphire is more human than Milena, and humans feel more emotions, they are vulnerable to pain. Sapphire had more attachment with many, unlike Milena whose world only revolved around Sapphire's father. The point was that I grew up with Zinnia. She wasn't just my wolf, she was a bigger part of my soul and I just learned that to end the long-lasting suffering, I needed to kill her. It was basically telling me to murder my sister, mother, friend, and child.I would have
I wiped off sweat from my forehead as I walked out of the room to find Scarlette. A lot of my memories were still missing and I knew exactly where I could get them. “Scarlette, where are you?”“The garden outside. There's something strange about it,” that was where I was going. I broke into a run. Finding my way was easier because I knew every corner of this castle. I stayed in it alone for years. One thing I now remember, the willow tree in Drix's garden is a fragment of the mother tree in my mother's gemstone garden. Then the pixie who happened to have been in danger must not have been a coincidence. She intentionally appeared there to create the gemstone garden already knowing I'd arrive someday.The original was far more magnificent than the copy. The garden was more like a forest, comparable to Brasher but bigger. Then she named the centre a garden. Different trees made of different gemstones and minerals stood firmly, with bushes, flowers, and other ground crops also made out of
My heart felt strange. There was a sense of familiarity to the castle and my heart didn't feel well about it. It felt bitter. Just like the cave, the walls were filled with pictures of Hiems, the person he was before he reincarnated. But unlike Liviana's, the pictures were decent and passionate, and a woman was with him in some of the pictures.The first time I saw her, I halted and stared at her with hatred. I couldn't tell why I felt that way but I've never felt the capacity of hatred as I felt for her. She had long sleek back hair that looked exactly like a moonless night with stars scattered all over the sky. Her eyes were more like galactic starry night than the galaxy itself. It was beautiful—she was beautiful. She had plump red lips and porcelain skin, a smile that could break wars or create them. She was a real beauty but instead of admiring her, I despised her.Hiems, on the other hand, was a tall man with golden yellow hair and sapphire eyes. His body status was similar to m
Kira opened a portal and it took us to a library. I found myself standing between two tall shelves. Certainly, we were trespassing because we didn't get permission to enter. Zinnia already gave me back my body but she kept her presence dominant.Kira began walking and I followed her. "Where are we?""Library of Congress,""Library of what?!" I screamed. She threw me a glare over her shoulder. I pressed my hand on my lips and looked at her apologetically. She returned her gaze straight ahead. She was wearing fluffy slippers so the sound of her feet was almost silent. I walked silently despite the shoes I had on. She walked urgently as if she was afraid something would catch up to her."How did you find him so easily? And how did Zinnia contact you?""You seem to still be ignorant of the kind of powers your wolf possesses," she took a turn. I increased my pace to catch up with her. "You know, I haven't had sex for months,""What brought that on?""Just saying," she shrugged, looking aro