** * * * Crystal's POV * * * * *"Crystal, is that you?"My mind relaxed after hearing that voice. It was Blake, not Logan.Just then the light came back on."Hi Blake," I smiled. "Wait a minute, how did you know it was me in the darkness?" He chuckled and smiled slyly."Did you forget I am a wolf? I have enhanced senses which help me in identifying people, even in the darkness, but tell me… What are you doing here?""I… Lucy, she called me here. She had asked me to resume work," I groaned"What! Well that is good, please tell me you said yes! Logan really needs you here," he spoke in a hurry."Logan needs my help? I am sure he can find anyone to help him, it doesn't necessarily have to be me" I argued."No Crystal, believe me when I say that Logan can never find someone better than you in what you do, he can't find a perfect replacement for you!"Well those flatters got me! I couldn't help but blush."I don't think so, but anyway... I said yes. I will be resuming work on Monday,
** * * * * Crystal's POV * * * * *"Let her go!" I heard a manly voice command.I looked up and saw a young man probably a few years older than me. It was dark so I could not see his front profile clearly.However he didn't look dangerous to me. I mean dangerous enough to do anything against this thug, he was empty handed and he can clearly see that the bad guy holding me also had a gun. What could he possibly do against him? He would only end up getting hurt."Run! He has a gun!" I warned, just in case he couldn't see it.But to my surprise, instead of him fleeing, the thug panicked and ran away. He screamed and looked terrified as he fled.I was puzzled. What just happened? This guy didn't even make a move against him, he only gave him an instruction and the thug was scared away."Are you alright?" He asked and came closer to me."Um... Yes... Yes thank you," I stuttered."I hope he didn't hurt you, did he injure you in any way?""No, not at all! I'm totally fine," I replied, t
** * * * * Omniscient Narrator * * * * *"Is this your home?" The young man asked Crystal.She replied to his question with a head nod.Crystal led him into the house. She could now see his face clearly.He was handsome, with gray eyes. He had long black hair, maybe not too long but long enough to drop below his neck. He was also tall, at least 6'1.* * * * * * * * * * * ***Her step parents were in the sitting room waiting for her."Mum-two, good evening," Crystal greeted cheerfully.Thanks to the young man by her side, she was in a very good mood."Oh Crystal, you are finally here. Who is the handsome fellow with you?" Her step mum asked.She turned to Michael and chuckled. "Oh mum, this is Michael!" Crystal smiled."She just said you are handsome," she whispered to him.She was trying to remind him of what he said earlier, about no female complimenting his looks. Michael grinned."Good evening ma," he greeted."Evening Michael, welcome to our house. You are just in time for din
* * * * * Omniscient Narrator * * * * *Crystal was shocked when he introduced himself as a vampire. During her childhood, she had heard a lot about vampires. They were sworn enemies to the werewolves.Her mother had told her one time that vampires are evil and should not be related with.With all the terrible stories she heard about them, Crystal had grown up with the mentality that they were evil creatures, but how could this handsome young man sitting before her be a vampire?He was kind, easygoing, sweet to be around and all, so how could he be one?She was terrified amidst the state of bafflement."Listen Crystal, I know you are scared but there is no need for you to be. Vampires are not bad at all, we are just like every other species on Earth, it's only that people despise what they fear and we are usually feared," he explainedCrystal did not say anything. She was still frightened, knowing that she was sitting in the same room with a vampire, not just sitting in the same ro
** * * * * Crystal's POV * * * * *I cleaned up the dining table and washed the dirty plates. Mary was not around, so I thought it would be nice to take care of those things before going home.Michael had already left. I really enjoyed his company, he kept me smiling throughout the dinner.Even though he was a vampire, I felt very at ease around him. Thanks to him I learnt a lot of things about vampires.They are really an interesting race of semi-immortals, just like the wolves. What intrigued me most was their ranking system…According to Michael, vampires are ranked into five categories namely: Fledgling, Neonates, Ancillae, Elder and Antediluvian.* * * * * * * * *The fledglings are the newly embraced vampires within the last twenty years, still under the protection of their sire.* * * * *Michael had said that after the embracing of a mortal, the victim is considered a fledgling. The newly turned vampire must be able to stabilize the beast in him or her.I also learnt that
* * * * * Crystal's POV * * * * * "You shouldn't knock because I am not at home and my step parents are asleep, I don't want you to disturb their sleep because of me, please." I pleaded."Wait, you are not at home so then where are you?" He queried. "Tell me and I will come pick you up immediately."Seriously, did I tell him that I had gone missing? He should keep his fake concern to himself, I don't need it."No you don't need to, I just went to a nearby grocery shop. I will be back there soon," I replied."Alright then, I am waiting for you outside, be quick." He instructed and hung up the call.But why could he be looking for me? I don't remember doing anything that warrants drama today, so why is he there now?* * * * *I got down from my bed and walked out in a hurry. I locked the door from the outside and walked out to the cold streets.I didn't even care to change my outfit as I was avoiding wasting much time in the process.I don't want Logan knocking at my step parent's
** * * * * Omniscient Narrator * * * * *"I know your secret Crystal," Logan uttered with gritted teeth.He was suspecting that Crystal had a boyfriend or husband in secret, and that was why she never wanted him to visit her. She must have been with him earlier when he arrived or maybe she was hiding him inside.What settled in his mind was the idea that a man was involved in her strange behavior. He suspected that she had a boyfriend and that is why she has been rejecting his advances towards her."Logan, I... I don't… I do not have a secret," she stuttered.He could see the fear in her eyes and that made his suspicion grow stronger."Really Crystal? Then can you tell me why you are sweating on this cold night? And stuttering, your body is shaking and I have no doubt that your legs are barely carrying you. and then your eyes, they confirmed my suspicions," he persisted"Oh really? Then what secret is this that I am keeping from you? Tell me since you know it all!" She retorted, tryi
* * * * * Crystal's POV * * * * *After I had dressed Aidan up for school, I quickly carried him to my step parent's house.They were surprised that I had come so early in the morning.I used my morning lectures as an excuse, but the truth is that I wanted to be ready before Logan shows up, so he doesn't have to come inside.I don't know why he has to be so stubborn, but I will continue to do my best in hiding Aidan away from him.I couldn't make breakfast at home due to the fact that I was in a hurry, so Aidan and I joined my step parents at the breakfast table."Mummy, are you going to come pick me up from school today?" Aidan asked why drinking from his cup of milkshake."No honey, I have to go to work. Your aunt Mary or your big mum and dad would come and pick you up okay?" I smiled."Mummy, you no longer have time to play with me, you go out very early in the morning and come back when I'm asleep," Aidan whined.My poor child, I have been neglecting him recently due to schoo
* * * * * Omniscient Narrator * * * * * * The werewolves defeated the Vampires that night. The blood moon Pack recovered their Lunar moonstone and Crystal took the wolf clan sword of her step parents, and they returned to their respective homes happily.Their victory was proudly celebrated by the werewolves. The incident made Crystal very popular, she was a role model to all the housewife lunas. With her actions, they understood the power of a mate and the influence she can have on her Alpha.The New Dawn Pack recovered and rose to the first position, with Logan as their Alpha. The Blood Moon Pack was in second position and they had a lot of respect for the New Dawn Pack.Crystal did not only become the mate of Alpha Logan but the next Alpha of the Red Moon Pack, that helped her get more popularity in the werewolf society. Her Pack was the third in line to the highest rank.The Crescent Moon Pack was the fourth most popular. Lucy realised that she had no chances of being with Logan
* * * * * Omniscient Narrator * * * * *It was night and darkness had covered the environment already. As planned, the werewolves of the Blood Moon pack and the New Dawn Pack teamed up and burst into the vampire Lord's Castle.Some in their wolf forms, while the others preferred to stay humanoid. They were surprised to meet warriors from the vampire clan who were readily waiting for them, the two species clashed in a horrible war.Screams, wails and howls could be heard as they dug their canines into each other in the brutal assault.Heads were flying off, necks were snapping and blood flooded the castle. The scent of death filled the air.Crystal, who had made it into the castle with the help of Blake, ran into Rohan's sitting-room.Blake was in his wolf form. His wolf was small but very strong as strength runs in his family blood.He walked behind Crystal, protecting her. As they stepped into the mansion, a vampire made to attack Crystal but Blake dived on him and bit off his hea
* * * * * Crystal's POV * * * * *I returned to the castle and met Blake and Simon standing in front of the building. I could smell the scent of a stranger in the Castle. It was not anyone from the New Dawn Pack as they all had a similar scent."Crystal, you are back." Blake said and took my handbag from me."Yes, who is here?" I queried."Oh! It's the Alpha of the Blood Moon Pack, he got here just a few minutes ago," Blake replied and smiledSo he honored my invitation? Well of course, I knew he would. He is just as helpless as we are.I checked my wrist watch and it was still afternoon. I thought I had instructed Blake to tell him that the meeting should be in the evening, well since he is here now, I should just go ahead with it."Where is he?" I asked."He is in the main sitting room.""Alright, please take my handbag to Logan's Chambers, then come and join me in the meeting." I instructed and he noddedBlake turned around and headed towards Logan's Chambers. I took a step fo
* * * * * Crystal's POV * * * * *I arrived at Logan's Chambers and walked into the bedroom. Aidan was still sleeping, I dropped my handbag on the table and slumped onto the bed.Perhaps I am cursed or I bring bad luck to good people. Logan had to go through all this because of me.First, he lost his strength in order to protect my son from my evil step parents and now, he has been imprisoned by a vampire because of me.Whatever special powers it is that I have, they have caused me more pain than good.I don't know what to do right now. If I don't give Rohan what he wants, then he would kill Logan but I can't do it.I don't care much about losing my powers, rather I am hesitant because of the way through which he intends to take it.He was going to mate with me, perhaps not even a one-time thing and I can't let any other man touch me, if not Logan.Apart from that, if I decide to give him what he wants and he lets Logan go, he might try to hurt Logan in the future. I mean, the tw
* * * * * Crystal's POV * * * * *"Logan!!" I screamed, while wandering around in the woods.I refuse to believe that something has happened to him, he has to be around somewhere."Please listen to me Crystal, we need to return to the castle, Logan is not in the woods and it's not safe for you here. We can come up with a plan to locate him when we are back in the castle," Blake suggested."No Blake, he needs our help so we need to find him." I said in panicI am sure that my step parents have a hand in this. Who else could have abducted Logan and where have they taken him to?I should call my parents!!I brought out my phone and just then it started ringing. It was Michael Calling and I wondered what he was calling for.Did he think I still had no idea of his true intentions towards me?I decided to ignore his call but on second thought, maybe I should just pick it up and know what he wants to say.I accepted the call and put it on loudspeaker. "I have your mate, come to my house
* * * * * Crystal's POV * * * * * I woke up in the morning and saw Logan pacing around in the room with his phone in his hand. He looked worried and I understand there are so many reasons to be worried at this moment, but which one of them is keeping him worked up right now?I got down from the bed and rubbed my sleepy eyes, then I walked towards him barefoot.He noticed my presence and turned to me. "Hey, you are up," he said, and then looked towards Aidan who was still sleeping."Yes, good morning. What are you so worked up about this early morning?" I queried and hung my arm on his neck."Crystal, I have been trying to contact the Alpha of the Blood Moon Pack since last night, I want to warn him about your step parent's plan but he is not picking up his calls," Logan grumbledI could see he was uneasy. They were not on good terms with the blood Moon Pack but he still wanted to save them, that is really thoughtful of him."Do you have any idea why he wouldn't want to pick your
* * * * Crystal's POV * * * * * "What are you doing here?" My stepmom asked with an angry face."Oh, I had come to see you too. I came to say congratulations now that you have succeeded in your evil plans, I hope you are happy now?" I spoke with gritted teeth."Yes dear, we are very happy because our wolf Clan's sword has been Awakened and it would have never been possible without you.Logan's father was the one who made our clan lose its worth in the past, I bet you never knew that." She laughed evilly."So that is why you decided to get revenge?" I queried"Yes, we got our first revenge by arranging the accident that killed them.""What?" I gasped. "You were responsible for their death?""That is right, and guess who we wanted to kill next… Um nevermind, I'll tell you. It's his son Logan, but it was difficult to achieve that and that's why we were excited when we heard that he was the father of your child.We could finally get our revenge on him and it's all thanks to you. The re
* * * * * Crystal's POV * * * * * "Mummy, where are you going?" Aidan asked me, as I stood in front of the mirror combing my hair backwards."Aidan, I want to go to the house and get some stuff," I replied."What? No mummy, do not go there… Grandpa and Grandma are bad people!""Don't worry honey, I will be fine, okay?" I replied and smiled."Aidan is right, you shouldn't go there." Logan said as he walked in.I could notice he was worried. Did the meeting not go well?"Relax Logan, I will be fine, I can take care of myself and it's not like they need me for any other thing," I replied."You can't be sure, those people are heartless, they might have other plans.""And I will handle it, I have been with them for years. I know how to tackle their problems. Forget about that, why do you look so worried?" I asked and dropped the comb, then turned to him."I don't know what to do anymore Crystal, the news has already spread throughout the clans. Our pack is in a state of crisis, every
* * * * * Omniscient Narrator * * * * *Crystal's step parents were seated in the large dark sitting room, they were in Count Rohan's Castle, they had actually known the vampire from beginning as the both parties needed something from each other.Crystal's step parents wanted to attain the highest position in the werewolf society, while Count Rohan needed Crystal's special powers to secure his tribe from falling into the hands of his illegitimate half-brother, Draco."Martha, please call him and let him know that we are here," her mate, the Alpha of the red moon Pack said to her.She nodded and grabbed her handbag to get her phone, but was surprised it was nowhere to be found. She had misplaced it."What is wrong?" Phillip queried."I... I think I left my phone behind," she replied with a worried face."But you made use of it right before we left, check properly." He advised.She searched over and over again but it was nowhere to be found."Don't worry then, we should just wait for