Lacy's POVI was taking a walk in the gardens when I spotted a Gray Wolf.It was limping and it was struggling to walk. It had not noticed my presence so I just observed it from afar.The Gray Wolf then fell to the floor and started crying out in pain, so I ran to it.When it saw me, it narrowed its eyes, and suddenly, it wasn't there anymore, and neither was I.I saw myself in a dark forest surrounded by tall, scary-looking trees.I looked around but there was no one there. “Hello? Anyone there?”I heard a screeching sound and when I turned around, I saw a monstrous creature looking at me so I began to run.“Mima, are you okay?” Rake was concerned as he stared down at me.I was sweating and my chest was heaving.It was a nightmare, that's all it was.“I had a nightmare,” I whispered.Rake didn't say anything, he just stared off into space.He pulled me into his arms and whispered calming words into my ears. He got out of bed and put on a shirt and then held out his hand to me.I got
Mima's POV I rushed to Beck's side and helped him carry Rake to the clinic without saying a word. Immediately we stepped in, all the nurses and doctors ran around frantically to get him a room and set up his treatment. How was he wounded this badly? What happened? “Brent... what happened?” Beck didn't say anything. He just stares off into space after dropping Rake on the bed, and the nurses are attending to him. He's a lycan for crying out loud. He was stronger than us werewolves, so how and was he this badly injured? “Sir, please follow me so that I can bandage you up.” Beck followed the nurse mindlessly, and I had no way of getting my answers since the two attacked people were out of it. Rake was badly injured. He had a bloodied face, his arms were bruised and he had cuts littering his skin. “Luna, please step outside.” “No. I'm not going anywhere.” “Luna, please we need to perform operations on him immediately. His wolf is taking too slow to heal and we don't want him to go
Mima's POV“What is the reason for this meeting if I may ask?”The strict, old-looking man stood up and spoke.“This might come off as us being inconsiderate of the Alpha but we need someone to take over his office while he is in Coma.”I nodded and understood what he meant... what they all meant. They wanted me to step up and take His place while he was in a Coma. Usually I could suggest Beck but he was also badly injured and I'm not sure he would be able to come to office in a while.“Is that all?” I asked. That couldn't possibly be all. He could have just mentioned it to me in passing at the hospital if it was.“You would have to present yourself to the pack as Rake's mate.” He said, staring intently at me to gauge my reaction.They're finally getting what they want. They always wanted me to introduce myself to the pack as Rake's mate. I bow my head to contemplate it.“And if I refuse? I can take over his work from the office without having to introduce myself.”A woman sitting not
MIMA'S POVI flinched turning away from the door as I walked into the room. I had to read it, my mind was clouded with one thought and one thought only, open the paper. In that moment, my fingers buckled tight as I fought back the urge to see what was actually written on it I couldn't give myself a moment of respite until I saw whatever it was. A small crinkling sound follows as I opened the paper and to my greatest surprise I saw, Nothing. The paper was empty, and I stared blankly into it until frustration washed over me. How would was I suppose to find who sent those pictures now? I frowned and let out a small shout in frustration, I had simply wasted my precious sanity on some blank paper. I hissed again and spun around immediately I heard the door creak open and then instinctively tucked the paper away by hurrying towards my bed and stuffing it underneath the mattress. Zahra was the first person to meet my eyes and it was clear that she understood what I've just done.
Mima's POV “Now, shall we get started?” The moon goddess swooped her hands and black swirled around and the black soldiers appeared again, this time more strong than before. “Now my dear, you need to look within… there is a new power in you. Your levitation, you can link it with something else. You just need to figure out what it is. What comes to your mind when you're fueled with anger? Think, my dear.”I closed my eyes and imagined all the things that have happened to me. The death of my brother plays over and over again in my head. The death of my mum, how I was beaten over and over again by Stephanie. Everything… Anger coursed my veins and my eyes snapped open.“Good dear. You have unlocked it”.I didn't feel any different but what did she mean? The black soldiers immediately ran towards me. Their speed, faster than before. She must have upped their rank because I need to get strong faster. One comes in view and I just instinctively slam my hand into his chest, he flies backwa
Mima's POV “I'm so useless, Mima. I couldn't even help you. I couldn't help Rake. I should be the one in his place but he's there injured and I'm here with just light injuries.” “Rake stop. I don't need this from you right now. Just because you had minimal injuries compared to Rake had doesn't lessen what you went through. You just went through enough as he did. It wasn't your fault that they took you put first to put Rake at a disadvantage. More than being angry at you, I'm angry at Rake he didn't reach out to me when he could have.”Rake looked at me suspiciously. “ How would he be able to do that? You both haven't mated yet.” Confusion filled his expression.“That's true, we haven't but Rake gavee this necklace.” I pulled it out from under the neckline of my gown. “He said he would be able to communicate with me through it. He could have told me. I would have brought men to come and help you guys.” Beck nodded in understanding, amused at the necklace and then he smiled a little.
Mima's POV Did they need to make such a big fuss about all this? Rake isn't dead so what's the meaning of this huge celebration like someone's getting married or someone is having a child?I stopped one of the maids and asked what's going on just to be sure. “It's for the Luna's swearing in. I can't wait to meet her.” The bubbly little girl said and I just shook my head. I dismissed her and she walked away, going to carry another tray of flowers. Could this get any worse? Disgust filled me as I thought of how the elders were acting like I am here to fully take over Rake's place. What do they take me for? Some sort of airhead that they will use to project what they want on the pack? I wouldn't let them succeed in whatever foolery that they're trying too pull.I was about to walk over to one of the elders when I spotted a shadow in the corner of my eye that disrupts my course of thinking. I remembered that Kia is still holding on to my hands so I look down to him. “Why don't you g
Mima's POV The woods was dark and I tried my best to navigate to where I thought I'd meet whoever sent the package.There wasn't a name on the package, neither was there an address but if there's one place I could think of that the person would want to meet me, it's the fatherest part of the pack where the guards don't bother to oversee. I finally arrived at the spot and look around but there's no one there. I stand for a while, waiting but no one shows up.Did I miss the location? Or did I think wrong?A voice in my head spoke to me. “Leave.” I knew it was the goddess but this time. I'll have to be stubborn and not listen to her. I have to figure out who had those pictures of Kia and even if I need to leave for my safety, it's a risk worth taking.The voice shouted in my head, louder this time but I ignore it again. Leave child.I'm about to reply her in my head when I heard rustling from the bushes in front of me.I strike my fighting pose like Beck taught me, ready to attack i
Mima's POVI walked through the dark halls of the hospital.I needed to check up on Julia. It had been a week since my visit to the gods' realm, and despite our best efforts, we had made little progress on training Kia. I had thought it would be simple, considering we had the book as a guide.But the wording and diagrams were cryptic, layered with meanings that twisted upon themselves. Every sleepless night I spent trying to decipher them had left me frustrated and exhausted.And about the news concerning Ria and Kian? We have got nothing. The only good news is that the soldiers are working hard enough that they can now almost beat Beck and Zahra in a one on one. Their group battles aren't strong yet though…My boots echoed against the polished floor of the hospital. The nurses on duty were few, and from my inquiries, it turns out that the doctor is on his break so the whole hospital is just quiet.I reached Julia’s room, pausing for a moment before slowly pushing open the door. The r
Mima's POV My ears were ringing when I slowly opened my eyes to look up. Someone was carrying me in her arms and I couldn't make out who it was. Her long delicate fingers slowly dropped me to the ground and I saw Kia on the other side of her.I kept willing the ringing to stop but it only got louder. I placed my hand on both sides of my head and after a while, the ringing stopped. I raised my head to look up to see the goddess facing the god of destruction head on and from the look on his face, he was scared? The god of destruction's expression flickered between anger and feigned amusement, his dark eyes narrowing at the radiant figure before him. The goddess stood tall, unfazed by his presence, her very being emanating a power that seemed to press against the fiery air of the realm.“You were going to let them leave?” The goddess asked, her voice was calm but there was an underlying annoyed tone. The god of destruction let out a deep, dark chuckle, though the amusement didn't qui
Mima’s POVWe appeared in another realm and it was dark and gory like. There was fire everywhere or was that Lava? The walls seemed as though we were melting and a thought crossed me that it seemed this was a volcano like environment. Perfect habitat for one of destruction. The heat was unbearable and I felt extremely hot but all my focus was on saving Kia. I thrashed against the guard that was holding, my wrists aching from his strong grip. “Let us go!” I growled, struggling harder.The guards ignored me and forced us forward, marching toward an enormous door. The doors pulled open on their own and we walked through. I was still looking around, trying to gauge where we were and the level of danger we were in when they shoved me and Kia to our knees.I instinctively reached for Kia, pulling him close to my side as the towering figure seated on a throne stared down at us.The god of destruction and punishment.His presence alone was suffocating. His dark robes rippled like living sh
Mima's POVThe man stepped forward, his handsome face on display as he moved. He had a cream and blue apparel on, and his hair was in long dark locs that fell below his shoulders.His pasty skin, the same shade as Kia’s, glowed in the dimly lit prison.“Kia,” he breathed, his voice deep. Kia took an uncertain step forward, his small fingers gripping my hand tightly. “Daddy?” he whispered, as if afraid the image before him would disappear.The man nodded, his expression softening. “Yes, my son. I’ve wanted to see you for so long.”Kia’s fingers twitched in mine, and I knew he wanted to run to his father, to embrace him, but the thick golden bars separating them made it impossible. His father knelt before him, leveling his gaze with Kia’s, and reached out to touch the barrier, his fingertips shimmering against the energy that crackled in the air.I cleared my throat, breaking the moment. “You called me here for a reason,” I said, trying not to show how intimidated I felt by his powers.
Mima's POV I walked through the halls to Zahra's room. Rake had gone to check the soldiers and also learn the new moves that Beck was showing them. Daria had holed herself up in the library looking for anything that could be of help.And Julia? She's still unconcious so we've not gotten any news from her. I had asked a maid who told me that Kia was with Zahra. It had been a day since I had come back from the goddess' realm to see Kia's father. I needed to wait a while before rushing into things.I swung the door open and walked in to see Kia and Zahra together on the bed, reading a book, with snacks around them.“Hi guys, am I free to join you?” They both looked up and Zahra nodded.“Mima!” Kia said, smiling at me with all his teeth. I smiled back at him and ruffled his hair as I sat beside him. “Hey kiddo. So there's somewhere we need to go. Want to come with me?” I could feel Zahra staring intently at the side of my head but I don't look at her. Kia nodded, enthusiastic to go
Mima's POVI closed my palm, extinguishing the fire, and Rake gasped."Wow... I mean, not that I didn't believe you but... wow... that's so impressive."He said, and I just laughed. It was actually impressive if I say so myself.Rake reached out, taking my hands in his, his eyes scanning my face. "And this is how you defeated them? How long have you known you had this power?""It has been a while now.," I admitted, squeezing his hands gently. I didn't know how he would take that information, knowing that I kept this from him for so long. "It's been revealing itself to me in pieces and I don't know if I've unlocked all my powers yet. But there's something more pressing I need to handle."His brows furrowed in concern. "What is it?"I hesitated. Telling him would only make him worry and dumping all that information on him now? but there was no avoiding it. I can't keep things from him for so long any longer. "I have to go to the goddess realm."Rake stiffened. "What?! The goddess' rea
Mima's POV It's the next person's turn and like the other, he attacked first rushing towards me with his fists balled. I knelt down, doing the same move as earlier and punching him.Moving him slightly backwards. He winced from the hit but regained his composure immediately. He came at me again but this time. I just held his hand and slowed the speed of his punch that was supposed to come at me. I imbued my powers in my palms to make it hot and he didn't flinch from it. I tried harder but he didn't show any reaction.“You too. Move to the right. Who's next?” I said to the line and another man stepped forward.This went on for a while and I was starting to think I was mistaken when the man I was holding jumped back, screaming.“You—” he looked at me with so much hatred in his eyes and I finally smirked.I pointed at two men from the right that I had cleared before. “Hold him.” They rushed out and held him down to the ground, watching him struggle. Three others from the line took th
Mima's POVWe walked back into the Arena with the guard behind us. “I was waiting for you.” Rake said but I just ignored him.“Why aren't you talking to me?” “Oh, now you're seriously asking me that? After you turned a deaf ear to me pleading for the life of the elders? I knew that they didn't do too well or even do good by disobeying you but taking their life is just too cruel of a punishment to give.” “Mima, please. They deserve this.” He replied and I just couldn't tell if this was the man I was falling in love with.Wait … what did I just say? I'm in love with Rake? I felt a blush crept up my cheeks and he looked puzzled staring at me.“I wouldn't sit here and watch you take innocent people's lives”. I stood up and walked away and Take rushed to grab my hand and spun me around, pulling me to his chest. “Fine, I'll do anything to make you happy.” And he pecked my forehead.“Release them.” He yelled and everyone turned to face him with wide eyes. “Throw them in the dungeons in
Mima's POV The whole pack sat at the designated seats for the crowd while the elders in front were paraded in chains. I could hear wailing from some people in the crowd but I chose to ignore them because if I looked at them I would have sympathy for all the things that the elders have done so far. I knew they would be the family members, their wives, husbands and possibly daughters and sons. None of them have the heart to challenge their Alpha.I felt bad about the whole thing so I turned it to Rake to see if I could beg on behalf of the elders, but the expression on his face told me to just mind my words and be quiet.The soldiers stepped out holding swords and spears, walking towards the elders one by one and standing in front of them. I liked at their faces one by one and took a breathe of relief when I found out that Rake's aunt wasn't included.“Rake.” I tapped Rake to get his attention. “Don't you think we should spare these people? I mean they made mistakes and anyone can