Selena's POVThe warrior led me through the organized camp, the sound of laughter and local music filling the air. Tents were made, bearing the symbol of Rowan's pack. They surely had increased in number, and this made me nervous to wonder what the occasion was.I could feel the weight of the gaze of other warriors upon me, a little whisper between two or more and the chanting of 'seer, seer," followed by their bowing in reverence.As we walked deeper and closer to the fire, the trees seemed to grow closer together, it's branches tangling overhead. I could feel tension build in me as I got closer to the fire.Finally, we got to the centre of the camp. I took a glance behind me and I saw the guard walking closely behind me."You said you .....""I know what I said Seer, but I just couldn't stand you walk around this sort of gathering alone," he replied, cutting my short as he looked around the place with profound irritation."Hey watch what you say," the warrior, who picked up an off
Selena's POVAs soon as I took the last bite of the meat, Rowan stood up in his usual majestic form."Seer, I think it's time we attend the grand dinner. We mustn't keep your Alpha waiting, " he said, his lead warrior getting up too."Certainly we mustn't," I replied, taking a step backward and bumping on the guard that followed me."Are you alright, my lady?" he asked, jolting as he realized what he called me."My lady? Ha! the guard calls the seer a lady," one of the warrior standing close by mocked, the whole camping bursting into laughter."Enough! I won't have anyone of you make fun of the seer. Not now, not ever!" Raven roared, trying hard to top the laughter with her voice. She was successful as the laughter died almost immediately.Rowan just stared at me, almost expressionless as he watched what was going on. "You'd sit beside me in my chariot, if you wish. There's no much time left," he finally said, walking away from the fire."I think it's best to go with him," the guard w
Selena's POV"Remember what we discussed, don't you?" I asked Kato, as he looked at me in bewilderment."Of course, my lady," he whispered, turning sideways. "Hey you, I'll call when I need you, and you too," he said, pointing at two chefs. They both looked at him in surprise as they put down their gloves, leaving the kitchen.He also ordered some more workers out of the kitchen, citing some excuse about needing to fetch more ingredients from the storage room. I nodded, looking around and noting that the kitchen was narrowly emptied, left for Kato and two other staffs."Just as you wished, Seer," Kato said, bowing slightly, his hands humbly behind his back. He looked so innocent in his attire, his thoughts seemingly far away from any bad intentions.I nodded again. "You've done well. I won't be long. I just need to verify a certain cooking process, " I said, tracing the outer parts of the container of poison round my cloak.I turned and made my way over to the counter where the speci
Selena's POVWith a newfound sense of purpose, I turned and walked back out into the dining hall, ready to face whatever lay ahead. The music was still playing, the laughter and chatter of the pack members still filling the air. But I knew that I had changed, that I had grown. I had faced my demons, and I had come out on top.As I walked back to my seat, I caught sight of Raven, sitting across from me with a smug look on her face. But I didn't feel any anger or hatred towards her. Instead, I felt a sense of pity, a sense of sadness. She was so consumed by her own hatred and anger, so blinded by her own desires that prompted her to act against me back then.I shook my head, feeling a sense of disappointment wash over me. As I sat back down in my seat, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. The night was still young, and I knew that there were still many challenges ahead. But I was ready, I was prepared. I was a seer, a healer. And I would always stand by my principles, no matter
Selena's POVAs the pack's members watched in silence, Rowan's eyes bored into Zane's daring him to disagree."This can't be, Rowan. There's no such thing as poison in any food here," Zane said, his expression turning sour as he thought of the possibilities of such."Then the chefs should check the food, nothing more, nothing less," Rowan said."Rowan stop all these," Raven said, seemingly getting irritated at her brother's incessant demands."If we're going to check the food," Rowan started, his voice firm as he ignored his sister, "then we need to do it properly. I suggest one of the chefs try the food, that's pretty much not a big deal, is it?"I just sat there, watching as the drama unfolded. Did he eavesdrop on any of my conversations with Kato? What gave him the 'hunch' of poisoning, on Raven's meal to be specific?Zane who was already standing took two steps backwards, his eyes widening in surprise and disgust."What?" Zane exclaimed. "You can't be serious! We can't just ask on
Selena's POVAs I looked around the table, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. Rowan's eyes seemed to bore into mine as he murmured some strange words. Raven's eyes, on the other hand was sparkling with a mixture of curousity and concern. And then there was Zane, his expression serious, but I could still sense unease beneath it all. He was a good leader, but he was also a cautious one. He didn't seem ready to take any chances on the safety of any pack member.Just how the meal that was meant to be one of unity and peace quickly turned sour, thanks to Rowan and his inquisitiveness."Very well then," Rowan started, his voice firm." Let's get on with it. Who's going to test the food? "We all paused, sharing glances with each other. Some of the chefs present turned down their faces. Then Kato walked in, as Innocent as ever."You there, Kato. We need your expertise over here," Zane called, stretching his hands towards Kato.At that moment my wolf grumbled inside me. I
Selena's POVDuring it all, I just focused on measuring its intensity, on trying to understand its power and its reach. I determined to uncover the truth behind this sinister attack, and to bring the perpetrator to justice.As I stood there, my eyes closed and my senses focused on Kato's energy, I could feel the weight of the warriors gaze upon me. They were all watching me, waiting for me to do something, to say something. But for now, I just stood there, my mind racing with thoughts and my senses focused on the task at hand.The silence in the room was oppressive, heavy with tension and uncertainty. The warriors seemed to be holding their collective breath, waiting to see what would happen next. And I, the Seer, was the only one who could provide them with any answers.But for now, I just stood there, my eyes closed and my senses focused on Kato's energy. I was determined to uncover the truth behind this sinister attack, and to bring the perpetrator to justice. And I was willing to
Selena's POVAs soon as Rowan and his warriors left the dining venue, the room seemed to hold it's breath for a while, as if waiting for the next shoe to drop.And it did.Without warning, Karen burst into the dining room, her face contorted with a mixture of rage and grief. She seemed to put in a mask of emotions all through."You!" she screamed, her finger pointing accusingly at me. "You did this, Selena. You decided to put our pack to shame! You poisoned Kato."The room fell silent, with all eyes turning towards my direction, expecting more or less a form of defence from me.I stood there, frozen in stunned silence as I tried to lean on Zane for support."What's the meaning of this accusation?" Zane asked his sister. "Selena had nothing to do with Kato's death."But Karen seemed to be beyond reason, as her eyes blazed in anger, her voice rising in a hysterical pitch. "Don't try to defend her Zane!" she screamed. "I know what I saw. I saw her arguing with Kato earlier today. I sa
Selena's POVI walked around the packhouse, my feet seeming to be taking strides of it's own as I struggled to keep my mind up. Every turn seemed familiar, yet distant.Zane told me earlier that I spent a great part of my years as a seer in this pack, healing packmembers and venturing with the warriors into wars, but all that seemed far away as I found it tough to recall even the most seemingly common butler or room keeper."With time you'd recall them all," Zane had said to me earlier and I believed him, but the more I walked around the more it seemed all too distant. I took a step out of the pack house and into the pack surrounding, the packmembers flooding towards me in different groups."Long live the great seer, bless you Seer, here comes the Seer who saved my life by healing me," I heard from the different groups as they ran towards me.I smiled at them, nodding to their various greetings, bit deep within me it all felt like a dream, where everything was all fuzzy. I broke fre
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