Lyra's POV:It turns out that Xander was taking Thalia and I to a fencing ground.When we got there he already had Thalia's fencing uniform prepared. I assisted her in wearing while trying to avoid getting close to him.But all efforts seemed useless, after a few tries Thalia still couldn't get the hang of it. She took off her fencing helmet and tossed it alongside her fencing stick to the ground in anger. Then she stomped her feet on the ground angrily then made her way to a bench not too far away from the setting and sat down.Xander took off his helmet and said. “Why don't you watch me fence with someone else, while you take mental notes.” “You refused to come with anyone excluding I and Lyra, will you then fence with your shadow?” She said a bit annoyed.Xander let out a hearty chuckle then replied. “Your maid can fence. Am I right?” He asked out of the blue.“Yes she can, but how did you know?” Thalia asked, sitting up.“Just a hunch.” He said with a mischievous smirk on his f
Lyra's POV:“I am Clegane Bloodhowl.” At the mention of the name Clegane my feet came to a halt. “Son of Viscount Hawke Bloodhowl and Viscountess Vespera Bloodhowl.” He concluded his introduction.Why does this happen every single time? Every single time I decide to get close to someone it turns out to be impossible.First it was Talon Blackfang, then Xander Blackstorm and now it's Clegane Bloodhowl.Was I cursed to never find love?I looked up at Clegane, and stared deeply into his eyes. “I just recalled, Lady Blackstorm sent me to get some napkins for her. I got lost in the corridors and forgot myself.” I lied, trying to get out of his view.“Oh really, how
Lyra's POV:Talon was and will always remain my first love. I fell in love with Xander at first sight and Clegane, I loved the way he looked at me.I decided not to sulk about love anymore, it is after all my destiny to be Thalia's maid till I die. I hopped down from the pile of sacks onto the ground, and dusted off the dust on my clothes. Taking a deep breath I pushed the door open and stepped outside the storage room, then made my way back to the gathering.When I returned to the gathering and stood amongst the other maids, I noticed Eadmon angrily making her way to me. “Where have you been?” She asked.“I went to relieve myself but I got lost in the maze of the corridors.” I replied. “Was anyone in search of me?
Lyra's POV:We left the Soiree a while ago. I tried sleeping after putting Thalia to bed but it was impossible.I couldn't wrap my head around the whole Clegane situation. It seemed as though nature was making a mockery out of me.The water in the jug beside my bed was empty, so I decided to go down to the kitchen to fetch water.I held a candle in one hand as I made my way through the corridor.I heard a faint sound behind me, so I turned around with my eyes squinted and the candle stretched forward in search of anyone or anything.I couldn't see anything so I continued to walk towards the kitchen.Suddenly I felt someone tapping my shoulders, I turned abruptly about to scream but the person covered my mouth with his hands. I squinted my eyes to see the face of the person, I was shocked to see Xander Blackstorm standing a few steps away from me.He stepped back slowly. “Let's talk.” He said in a serious tone.I followed him all the way to the library. He locked it up with a key as so
Lyra's POV:“Don't lie to me. Thalia is your mate and the Mating Bond with her is stronger than any crazy and confused feeling you have right now.” I responded.“She is not my Mate!” Xander screamed.“What did you just say?” I asked, in confusion.“I said that Thalia is not my Mate.” He repeated.“You are only saying this to woo me. Thalia told me that you both found yourselves at a young age. But you both were too young to be mated, which is why her training as your wife began a lot earlier than others.” I said.“We never saw each other until the day you both arrived here. Do you really think it's possible for someone to find a mate at such a young age? You have read such books, so you must know the answer to this question.” He said. “My parents realized that I wouldn't find a mate as my mate is fated to be in another life. So they decided to find a suitable woman to take up the position of Luna.” He explained.I couldn't understand anything he said anymore. The only thing that went
Lyra's POV:The next few days went by quickly, Thalia's training went smoothly, same as my training.Although mine happened once in a while, Thalia's happened every single day.I have yet to see Xander since the night he broke the news about Thalia not being his mate to me.Although I was sad, a part of me was also happy. I truly hope my feelings for him would have been killed long before he arrived.Thalia had already gone for her training with Lady Blackstorm, since I had nothing to do. I decided to take a walk around the mansion.I bumped into Nyssa, the maid that escorted me to the servants quarters the day Thalia and I arrived at the Blackstorm's Mansion.She was plucking out weeds that grew at the corners of the pavement.“Good Afternoon, trust you had a blissful night.” I greeted Nyssa.She looked up at me. “I trust you had a wonderful night, unlike maids like me. We are blessed with a good night's rest.” She said coldly, then continued pulling out weeds.“Did I offend you? I h
Lyra's POV:As I made my way out of the storage house, I caught sight of Xander alighting a carriage.He was dressed as elegant as usual, looking at him only one thought came across my mind.‘What could he have told Havoc Blackstorm about me?’I watched as Thalia made her way towards him, I couldn't hear their conversation as I was quite far from them.After exchanging a few words they stepped into the Mansion side by side.The moment they stepped out of my view, I took a deep breath then I stepped inside the Mansion as well.I lifted my head up and stared at the both of them stepping into Lady Blackstorm's territory.‘I wonder what Lady Blackstorm needs them for.’ I asked myself.I continued my adventure to Thalia's room, I locked up the doors to avoid anyone barging in on me. I brought out a book from under her bed then I sat on the bed.I wanted to continue reading about the Destiny Charts by Orin Darkhowl in his book Midnight Howls.CHAPTER SIX - Destiny Charts III) Blood MoonII
Lyra's POV:Thalia and Xander were seated in the garden munching on some dried fruits.While Eadmon stood in front of them and I at a corner.Eadmon began. “Centuries past, when werewolves first emerged upon the earth, they found little welcome among the humans who dwelt therein. In those ancient days, war was the sole discourse. When both clans could endure no further loss of life, they resolved to call a truce.To prove their willingness to coexist with the werewolves, the humans agreed to divide the land, assigning each pack its own dominion. Thus, a pack was stationed in every city across the globe. In Joaska, the SilverMoon Pack held sway; in Criscov, the MidnightBloom Pack; in Zurik, the BloodHounders Pack; and so forth. Each city's Alpha was made its General.In time, the packs began to vie for dominance, seeking to expand their territories. Those with the greatest expanse of land became the de facto leaders of other packs. Despite these conquests, the vanquished packs did not