Less than two hours later, Lana was completely dressed. She looked unrecognizable. Outstanding makeup, a pale red ball gown with black gloves that stopped around her elbow. Kamala made her makeup a bit bold with equally red lipstick and smoky eyeshadows. To add finishing touches, she chose a diamond-encrusted necklace with a round cutout pendant that had a red stone in the middle. Lana still wore Tyler's bracelet under the gloves.“You look beautiful. Indeed, a Queen. How can Tyler ever refuse such a sight?” Kamala complimented as she added a tracker built into a hairpin, using it to clip some of Lana's hair. She let the hair fall to its full length while parting it in the middle, rolling the front to the side. “All done!” she excitedly announced.Lana smiled, glancing at herself in the mirror. She could barely recognize herself. Everything looked phenomenal. “Thank you.”“You're welcome.” Quickly, Kamala set aside all the makeup products she had used back into the Vanity Fair. She to
Her hand unfroze and began shaking for some unexplainable reason as she reached for the button. Scott was still patient, wearing his mesmerizing smile. Suddenly, the clouds began to gather, the bright day slowly getting covered by darkness. Outside became windy. Something was happening. Scott withdrew immediately, waving for the gates to be opened, so the vehicles could drive by.“Something is wrong,” Lana announced to everyone in the car as if they hadn't just witnessed it with their eyes.It got darker and darker until it was pitch black. Headlights and an emergency backup power supply had to be switched on to illuminate the place. Reluctantly, Levi got down first, followed by Lana, Kamala, Elder Zayn, and the others.“What is happening?” They heard one of the guards question as the wind grew aggressive, almost blowing away the rooftop of the security post.People held on to something, so they won't get carried away by the hatching tornado. “If this is not a great time, we can alwa
Levi moved in at the speed of light to grab her before she got to the floor. Lana was breathing heavily. Scarlet and Marina equally rushed to her side, grabbing her arms. “Is she okay?” Scarlet's voice was so thin as she worried. “Maybe she has to loosen the scarf to get some air.”“Don't worry. We will take care of it,” Kamala assured her. Bending to her ear's level with Lana, she mumbled to her, “what's wrong?”“I can't breathe properly. It feels like something is sucking my energy,” she explained.Kamala exhaled, using three fingers to trace from her forehead to her navel. She felt tightness around her stomach. Kamala went into a full-blown massage, confused as to why Lana's stomach was so stiff. At the realization of what it was, she sighed, rolling her eyes and shaking her head in the negative. “Please, give us some space. It's a lady's matter.”“What do you mean?” Levi's brown eyes dug an unimaginable hole in the middle of Kamala's head. “My Luna almost passed out. I would like
As loud as his footsteps were, his voice overshadowed them. “Alphas,” he bowed, “there's no reason to worry. Just bad weather.” Turning to Levi, “your men decided to join ours and watch the perimeter, even though I told them that they had nothing to worry about.”Exhaling, “that's fine.” Levi placed a palm on Lana's cladded lap. “Please, Alpha Annik, can we proceed?”“Definitely.” He motioned for Scott to step aside. “You were enlightening me on a ridiculous rumor going on within the packs.”“Nothing serious. Just some uncomforted buzz among packs. You know how they talk. But, I'm certain no Alpha would be foolish enough to get their hands dirty, as they know the penalty for such an offense.”“That's right.” Changing the topic, “back to my proposal. What do you have to say about my generous offer?”“With all due respect, Alpha Annik, we didn't come here to sell our pack. First, I came to honor your invitation. Secondly, to lay a complaint about the barbarism of Alpha Herrick on my pac
Scott walked before them as they took the exit. At the far end of the path that led to the gates of the pack, Scarlet stood, arm crossed, lost in deep thought. To make it more creepy, the surrounding lights flickered while others stayed steady. Her shoulders were jerking as she wept, standing alone in front of the tall white building that had withered flowers surrounding it.Lana was about to make her way to her when Scarlet turned and began walking off. Wherever she passed, the bright light in that area twinkled like she was sucking its energy. Also, the pronounced dark clouds around her made it obvious that something was following her. “Do you see that?” Lana brought Kamala's attention to it. Kamala wasn't a bit pleased because she had been studying the farthest landscape of the pack that her eyes could behold. Everything seemed to be dying. Even the few pack members they had passed seemed unhealthy. Something was going on, she concluded, dragging her gaze to what Lana was showing
“You seem like you have a lot on your mind. Ho early, I want someone to share my issues with,” Lana beckoned to Scarlet. “Oh, your gown is very beautiful. Thank you for the advice about my corset. I nearly passed out from how tight it was around my waistline.”The swing began to float as the wind added stamina to add Scarlet's push. Lana raised her feet off the floor for realization. “You're so observant. It's more complicated than it seems here. I've to be careful with so many things. I can't even give input in the affairs of my husband.” Her voice went low, sadness feeding in her eyes. “I know, I'm not supposed to be telling you all this.” Scoffing, “Annik will strangle me as I'm making him look weak.”There. Lana smiled. She has burrowed a hole right into where she needed Scarlet to be. “You don't need to apologize. I have one that I'm dealing with. So, I understand you.” Members of the silver pack all stood attentive while Lana conversed with Scarlet. Elder Zayn was with Levi and
The rising waves of the beach was relaxing, but not soothing enough for Lana's divided attention. She checked to make sure the area was clear. Levi continued his rambling, thinking that Lana was interested, but she wasn't. Where they had stopped was still far from the car.Kamala hurried back when only a few guards remained, while others joined Scott. “I think our journey is a waste of time. We didn't want anything authentic, and I think something is going on in this pack,” she spilled, not waiting for permission from them to speak. She, too, was very much concerned. More than anything, Kamala was convinced that there was dark magic surrounding the pack.Standing to her feet, “Levi, let's talk later. I have something to take care of first.” Turning to Kamala, “did you bring a change of clothes?”She nodded. “We should change once we leave.”Straightening her back, she wrapped the scarf over her face once she saw the patrolling guards. “Levi, we need to do something. I have to find that
“How would I identify who or what it is? There are so many to go through at once.” Annik's anger was rapidly growing like a newborn.“This is a tricky one. The Sapphire and Lanterns are glowing at once. There's no definite issue to direct you toward the source. And, like we told you, something or someone is tapping out energy, weakening us by the second.” The third witch twirled around the room, hanging from the ceiling.“Is that why you had to feed on my Luna? I thought we made a bargain that she's off-limits. I'm the only one that lays hands on Scarlet. No one else! Not even you there,” he roared.The first witch snapped her fingers and smokes filled the room. “Alpha Annik,” she called him slowly, moving with the smoke which was too thick that Annik had to use his wolf eyes to be able to see through it. “Desperate times call for desperate measures. The only source that can satisfy us now is one of royal blood. Would you rather we feed on you than Scarlet?”He glared at her.“Didn't t