Rowan's POVSelena walked towards me, and I could feel the inner fire burning in her from a distance. Her face was twisted with a malevolent grin, and I clearly understood what it meant. It was the 'glad I'm ready to end this piece of shit' type of grin. Her claws, still extended, gleamed greatly in the moonlight."What's the worst the could happen?" I whispered to myself, trying to stay strong in the very face of death, but I could still feel my heart pounding in my chest, albeit on it's own accord.But as she stopped just a step away from me, she paused, her expression softening, angry but just a tiny bit softened."Now tell me why I shouldn't kill you Rowan?" she asked, her eyes narrowed and her voice more like on a cold, calculating tone.I thought to myself for a moment. Maybe I should just give her the remark of her life and let her kill me as she intended.But I thought otherwise. "I'm sorry," I whispered, but in a clear voice, my face turned away from her."Rowan," she called
Rowan's POVI looked at them, my mind racing with thoughts of what I would do. I knew that I had to make a decision, and fast, as this kind of opportunity doesn't stick around forever."Yes, I'll do it," I said. trying to keep my voice firm and resolute. "I'll lead you all back to the pack, and together we would build the pack back to it's original status."I would surely get back at Selena, and I knew it. But first, we had to prepare a ritual for Raven. *******************Selena's POVAs we rode in the chariot back to mysticshadow pack, Zane's anger was palpable and I felt it. His jaw was clenched and the silence was consuming. "What were you thinking Selena?" he asked in his usual bass voice, low and menacing. "You let Rowan go? After all he did to us?"I turned to look at him, his fists were balled up tight and his gaze far outside the window. "I know it seems that way Zane, but I surely had my reasons. He won't cross again, he's not a fool Zane. He
Selena's POV"Karen?" I called, taking steps towards the figure. I couldn't mistake the voice, the excitement and all."What are you doing here?" Zane, obviously wanting to take charge of the situation asked. She smiled, taking steps towards us. The flicker of moonlight that found its way into the room now made her very visible. The moonlight danced across her face, her features being more defined. Her long and curly black hair cascaded her back like a waterfall, making it obvious that she took extra effort in looking admiring. Her eyes sparkled in excitement as she failed to recognize my presence and authority. It was all on Zane, her attention."It's good to see you Zane," she said, walking over to him and stretching her arms for a hug."I asked, what are you doing here tonight? You couldn't even wait for permission. What if the battle had stretched to this pack? What if.... "I couldn't bare it anymore. Clearing my throat, I took steps closer to Karen."Oh Selena.... Alpha Selena
Selena's POVI just couldn't stand it. Not Karen walking around in my affairs. "Alpha Selena," the worker called again, as he repeated his initial report. But I wasn't listening, not to him for sure. My attention was fixed on Karen, my anger brewing as I imagined how intimidating she was.She walked past me, ignoring my presence in general."I'll deal with this later," I said curtly turning and walking away from the worker." But Alpha Selena..." the worker began to call, but I walked on, knowing for sure that the day had started in a bad note already. I thought of storming back to the park house, but then I decided to spend just a little time in the stream.The sound of the gently flowing water and the warm sunlight filtering through the trees had a positive effect on me as it compelled me to have a reflection on my thoughts. Making my way through the dense foliage, I had a rethink. Perhaps I was too hard on her, maybe I was the one wrong.But the thoughts of her actions against
Selena's POV"What's that supposed to mean?" I growled, my wolf rising to the surface to defend me. "You'll regret the day you ever crossed me!!"Before I could do anything else, Karen's voice cut out loud, a shrill pitch. "You're just envious Selena. Your jealous of my relationship with Zane, and you're trying to sabotage it!!"Relationship? What relationship? I asked myself this questions as she ranted on and on.Her voice of course attracted the attention of pack members nearby."Greetings my lady," the greeted, walking towards Karen and grabbing her without and order. "Hey,let me go!!" Karen roared, struggling with them as they held her arms behind her back and dragging her away from me.I opened the my mouth to order them to let her go,but on a second thought, I let them be, watching them as they took her possibly to the infirmary.Just as I seemed like the situation was getting quite under control, Zane appeared from nowhere."Let her go this instant I say!!" he thundered, grow
Selena's POVI stood alone outside the pack house, the full moon hanging big and low in the sky. I has looked forward to this night almost every time, but this had changed since I had a fall out with Zane. It was the last night I expected to take place, and somehow I wished it was shifted, but it clearly wasn't. Earlier on I had imagined that our wolves would run together in the wild, and he'll protect my vulnerability at this crucial times, but things just got sour. I was all alone. I looked up to the sky, the moonlight low. I observed the changes in the crescent, noting that it was indeed time to shift. The stirring of my wolf within me grew more intense. I closed my eyes, letting nature to take it's cause. My body began to change, my senses growing sharper and more accurate, just for the moment, as it would later turn completely blank to all feeling, making it necessary for someone to stand by my wolf form in times like this.Opening my eyes, I realised that I was surrounded by
Selena's POV"Lies Selena, you tell lies!! " She roared, taking slow and imperfect steps towards me. " I trained almost all my life to become the next seer of our generation, the chosen one!! And yet you came around and messed things a great deal!!?"That's false," I said weakly, already in my human form. " I never chose my fate Karen, the moon goddess did."She wasn't ready to believe what I said. "I've not brought you here to speak lengthy with you. Your healing powers, they're now mine, forever!!"" No, that can't be," I whispered to myself, reality finally dawning on me. She had indeed stolen my powers from it's core, taken it during the full moon which would make it quite impossible for me to have back."You've manipulated for quite a long time now Selena, you took my powers, my place, love, and it's time you pay dearly for it," Karen threatened, her claws shooting out fiercely.I was still weak, and i know I'd lose in a fight with Karen, but she did mention something. Her love?
Selena's POVA jolt of pain passed through my body as I hit the water, my life slowly leaving me as the icy coldness enveloped me like a terrible shroud. Disoriented, I struggled to move, but I was weak and unabled. A the mercy of the currents, my body bobbled up and down like a lifeless doll.I was carried further and further away from the riverbanks, trapped and unable to escape. I was at the mercy of the water currents and I could help it.Slowly, I felt life being zapped away from me and I looked up to the sky, praying for the moon goddess to accept my soul. *******************Zane's POVStanding in the riverbank, I scanned the horizon waiting for any signs of Selena. I sent a search crew, the best warriors in the pack to scour the entire forest and all sides of the river in search of her, but so far, there had been no positive result."This isn't the best place to start the search Zane," Karen, who had walked up to me stated, her voice laced with concern.
Karen's P.O.VI bursted into the throne room, my heart beating hard against my ribs as the scene back at the forest kept on replaying in my head. I took in deep breaths as I felt like my lungs were about to fail me. I tried to breathe in but I did so too fast and ended up choking. I tried to compose myself, but what met my eyes blew away my last remnant of restraint.A shirt gasp escaped my lips as I froze in place. Selena and Zane.Not only had they left me behind in MysticShadow Pack, but they were also entangled with each other, right here in the sacred throne room!'No. this can't be happening,' I thought to myself as different thoughts raced through my mind. "Selena!! Zane!!" I roared as my voice echoed off the grand marble walls. "What the hell is going on here?!" They were wrapped in a passionate embrace, with Selena's fingers dancing around the locks of Zane's hair, while his hands clasped her around the waist as though wanting to never let go. They shared a passionate kiss
Selena's POVI sat on the throne reserved for the Luna of the pack, the long hair that was prepared for me cascading down my back like a river of sunset dues.Sitting just beside me was my heart throb, Alpha Zane, the grand and prosperous Alpha of Moonstone pack. He was all there could ever be to me, my epitome of strength and grace.His presence commanded power and strength all around, and I couldn't help but steal glances at him. His piercing blue eyes seemed to see right through everything he set his gaze on, and it sparkled with a sense of amusement that sent calm chills through all those he spoke with.I watched as his chiseled features were set in a calm and serene expression. But deep down I knew that beneath that tranquil surface lay a depth of emotion, a sort of passion that only I was lucky enough to experience.Seeming noticing my continuous stare at him, he sharply turned to me, a smile growing on his face.As I continued to gaze at him, I felt my heart swell in admiration
Karen's POVI couldn't surpress the anger and defiance I felt at the strange warrior's words. How dare him prophesy doom to my face? Who was he to tell my about my desires for lust and power? Only I knew what I wanted, and how I'd go far I'd go to get it."Your warnings and prophesies are not needed here," I blasted at him, my voice low and venomous. "I alone understand how it feels to see the one I love so dearly being snatched away from my hands by a mere.... werewolf. "The strange warrior laughed hard at this, raising his head up and shaking quite violently."She's the Chosen one, Karen. You can't do anything against her that won't return back to you," he said after the fit of laughter." You have no authority to prophesy doom to me, the one with the healing powers!! " I roared, taking steps towards him in rage.He stood still, his eyes till locked with mine. "You're blinded by your selfish ambition," he continued, his voice quite low and gravelly.I laughed at this, a cold and
Karen's POVZane's eyes locked into mine with a sudden look of seriousness. "Selena a needs to get to the Aeges stone as soon as possible. It's the only source of her recuperation, and you know that. "I felt a surge of confusion as I stole a glance at Selena. How would this affect my already laid out plan? There was no time to think."I'll come with you all then," I finally heard myself say. "We'll all go together, and I'll stand by your side."Selena beamed with smile as I said this, and I couldn't help but wish that I could just pierce her neck and end her at that point.She walked up to me. "Elara," she called, her eyes filled with all sense of gratitude.I stole a glance immediately at Zane, and then stared back at Selena. "I'm not Elara. I'm Karen," I replied in correction."Oh, I've been mixing up names lately," she replied, tapping her forehead gently. " Thanks for your offer, but we'll be fine.""No Selena. I love you dearly and I'm willing to take it all up on myself to see
Karen's POVI raised an eyebrow, my gaze travelling from the powerful stallion to the chief guard."You've got to be kidding me," I repeated, my voice laced with surprise and skepticism. "This is the best available you say?"The chief guard took a glance at me and then at the powerfully built beast, his fade etched with concern and wonder at my expression."You don't like it?" he asked calmly. "This stallion is the best in the entire pack. It was trained specially for speed and agility, and it's the best recommended for such a long journey. "I snorted, still filled with anger that I was left behind in the pack. "I highly doubt that," I muttered, taking gentle steps towards the beast. Once getting to the stallion, I ran my hand over it's mane. It turned it's face to me and nickered, it's eyes gleaming with intelligence. I smiled this."I think we'd work," I said out loud, the chief guard chuckling at this. He had always wanted us both to work things out between ourselves, hoping that
Karen's POVRowan took slow predatory steps towards me, his fangs still visible and his claws strangely shot out. "This changes everything."He was obviously consumed with an inner fire, consumed more with the desire to unleash complete destruction, but he still kept me in suspense."Speak!!" I roared in anger, tired of all his acts.He stared at me for a while, possibly wondering what had come over me, then he walked to me, putting his hand on my shoulder. It felt like he dug his claws into my skin, but I stood there, staring at him. He kept on, his hand still dug into my shoulder. No longer able to bear the pain he inflicted anymore, I shook my shoulder in an attempt to take he claws off my skin, but that was a pretty bad idea, for as soon as I did so, I felt his claws tearing my skin the more."Aarrgggh!!!" I screamed, stretching my hand towards him in an attempt to push him away from me violently, but he held my hand, spinning me around in a single point."How do you feel about
Karen's POVI turned to him slowly. "So that's it? Sounds so perfect to be true Rowan. You know how reality is don't you? "His lips slowly gave way to a large grin. " Of course my dear Karen. When nature wishes to play foul," he paused, his eyes fixed on me as he moved backwards, getting to his warriors. "We'd always be ready to strike if necessary."I suddenly felt a chill run down my spine as I watched all these unfold. I've always known Rowan to be cruel and evil, but never in time past have I seem him in this form, so consumed with hatred and anger. He seemed to be simmering on the surface of the anger he felt for the death of Raven in the battle front. It was terrifying, and for just a brief moment I regretted aligning myself with him in the very first place.But then the love I felt for Zane and my lust for the position of the chosen one and the powers associated made me stand firm.I was doing this for the right reasons and I knew it. I would stick with him to the end."You'
Karen's POVI stormed along the river bank, my feet pounding fiercely against the damp earth. Rowan was already standing in there, his hands behind his back as he viewed the horizon across the sea."You lied Rowan," I spat,. my eyes burning with fury. " The portion I was given was meant to kill her, not to help her regain her memory!! "He turned to me sharply, and I jolted as I saw his eyes red with anger. "Today marks it a year since Raven return back to the soil, and you keep me company with this awful trash of a complain? How dare you!!! "As he roared, other warriors which I later identified as members of Redmoon pack walked out of the surrounding forest, their claws out. He was their Alpha, slowly plunging them into the darkness of rogue life, but they couldn't help it."That's your burden to bear Rowan. The portion was meant to kill her!!" I roared, not even minding the presence of his warriors. "You have no right to lie to me Rowan!!"Rowan's eyes flashed with anger again. " Y
Selena's POVAs I finished the meal, Karen's excitation reached a fever peak. "Yes... yes...yes..." she whispered, her eyes wide and still rubbing her palms as a gesture of her excitement.Still watching her with a mixture of confusion and curiosity, I handed the tray back to the healer."Thanks again Karen," I said. "I'll forever be indebted. "" Yes indeed Selena, you will be, " she whispered loosely, getting hold of herself almost immediately and adding. "I mean.... there's not much of a problem Selena. All for you."Her behavior was beginning to unnerve me greatly, and I almost began to regret taking the food. Her strange actions were all too bizare.Her face beamed with smile once more as she took the tray from the healers and turned to leave. I felt glad to see her go.I relaxed back on the bed, and just as I was starting to relax,I heard the sound of familiar footsteps towards the room from outside.Zane walked in, his eyes scanning the room again before coming to me. "Hey S