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
Rake's POVMy whole body aches as I ran into the halls, freezing in place as I came face to face with the many decorations on the wall. What the hell did I even miss? What is the meaning of all of this? I clung to my injured waist that seemed like the wound was reopening with every step that I took. A maid was passing by and I stopped her. “Excuse me.” She first looked extremely surprised at seeing me and then remembered who she was in front of. She slightly bowed, waiting for me to speak.“What is going on here? Whats with all the decorations?” “It's for the presentation of the Luna before the pack.” She replied and I could feel a vein popping out on my forehead.The what?! “Explain” my voice is hard and as if she could sense my anger, she trembled in fear.“The elders organised it for the Luna to address herself in front of the packs Nd announce herself as your stand in until your doing better.” She trembled some more and I became aware of the fact that my anger was sleeping
Mima’s POVI placed my hands over Rake’s chest, feeling the faint warmth of his skin.His breathing was shallow and rigid.Mima, you can do this. I told myself over and over in my head.“Mima what are you doing?” Zahra asked, confusion laced in her tone but I didn't reply, I just stayed still with my hands still over his chest. I heard the door open and closed as another set of footsteps joined us.“Thankfully you're here. Maybe you'll try to talk some sense into her.” Zahra said with a huff.“What is she doing? Shouldn't she be resting?” Beck replies to her. He was the one that walked in.“Luna, please you need rest just as much as Rake does. We'll find a way for him to get better. You don't have to worry. You just need to be at ease so please-” “Enough! The both of you. I don't want to hear a word.” I let out. My throat hurt as I spoke but I needed them to be quiet.The Goddess had shown me how to heal, how to turn my power into something that could save instead of destroy. But n
Mima’s POV“Mima.”I gasped, my eyes snapping open.I wasn’t in the gardens anymore.I was standing in a vast, endless space. The sky above me was painted in shifting hues of silver and gold, and beneath my feet was nothing but swirling light.And in front of me, standing in all her divine radiance, was her.The Moon Goddess.I was in her realm again…Her piercing white eyes met mine, her flowing silver hair cascading like a river of stardust. She stood tall, regal, yet there was something gentle about the way she looked at me.I swallowed hard as I remembered the fight I just had. “The shadows,” I said quickly. “Viktor’s men. They attacked. They almost took Kia. They, they—.”The Goddess nodded, her expression unreadable. “I know.”I frowned. “Then why didn’t you do something? You’re the Moon Goddess! You could’ve—”“I did not intervene,” she interrupted smoothly, “because you needed to see it for yourself.”“I needed to see for myself? Are you kidding me?” I screamed at her. “You a
Mima’s POVJulia’s figure disappeared into the dense trees, her panicked footsteps crunching against the forest floor and Kian ran after her too. The man who called her “mate” and who I suspect was really her mate didn’t chase after her immediately. Instead, he turned his piercing gaze to me as an amused smile spread across his scarred face.“She won’t get far,” he murmured. “But you… you’re something special, aren’t you?”The men behind him in their shadow-like state shifted. What is up with them being in this form? They weren't like the usual werewolves. Was this a secret of theirs that Julia was aware of? Something wasn’t right.“Zahra, Beck—” I started, but I didn’t get to finish.Because the shadows attacked.One of the shadowed figures lunged at Beck. He dodged, pulling out his blade, but the moment his weapon made contact, the figure melted into smoke, then reformed behind him.These ones seemed more stronger than the ones I fought because I could land a hit or is there a tr
Mima’s POVI sprinted after Julia, my heart pounding as her figure disappeared into the dimly lit corridors of the mansion. Footsteps echoed behind me, Zahra and Beck were close, but Julia was fast. Too fast.“She’s heading toward the east wing!” Beck shouted.I pushed harder, dodging a table as Julia turned a sharp corner. “Stop running, Julia!” I yelled, but she didn’t listen.She was running very fast for someone that was twice my age. She knew something. And if she was running, it meant she was guilty but a part of me couldn't accept that she was. I mean, this is Julia…The lady who helped me when Stephanie made my life hell. She couldn't be… Right?Or maybe she was just scared, scared of something even bigger.I turned the corner just in time to see her slip into a side passage, shoving open a door that led into the gardens.“She’s going outside!” Zahra growled.We burst through the doorway after her. The night air was cool against my skin, but I barely felt it. Julia was alread
Mima's POVIt was finally dinner time and the dining hall buzzed with murmurs as I walked towards it. When I stepped in, all eyes turned to me and their noises stopped “Good evening everyone.” Those who were seated were Zahra, Ria and Kian, Beck, Julia who kept fidgeting for some reason, Kia and Daria.“Good evening, Luna.” Beck and Daria replied. Zahra just nodded and Kia kept bouncing in his seat. Ria and Kian made eye contact with me and I nodded to them.Beck did a good job. Their dirty clothes were changed and they were in new attires. Ria kept staring at Kia who's seat was close to mine.I'm glad she's seated far from him for now. She mentioned that killing him will solve it all, even though she has agreed to be an ally, I still don't trust her. She could injure him when I'm not looking. “I have called you all here today to talk about something very important, or two important things that will affect our pack.” They nodded and I took my seat. “Let's have dinner first.” Da
Mima's POV I walked back to the mansion and up to Rake's room, slumping on the bed with my arms spread out wide. My whole body ached and I haven't gotten a moment of rest since I got these powers from the goddess. It more of a blessing and a curse now. I got up and walked over to the bathroom. I stink and when I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror, I looked like those witches from children's fairytales. No wonder everyone was staring at me.I turned the tab of the bathtub open and peeled off my clothes. I gently slid them off me and put my favourite bath bombs in the bath and took a dip. I let out a huge sigh once I was totally in and I closed my eyes.“I need to arrange my thoughts” I said to myself in a low voice. First off, how to help Rake…My mate… we haven't had the chance to spend time together for real since I got here. It's always been one issue or the other. How would I heal him? I need to find a way. The doctor said the pack's medicine and machines are g working a
MIMA'S POV “Come out. Whoever you are.” I said, facing the direction of the bushes. I tightened my grip on my blade as the bushes rustled again. My body was tense, muscles tightened, ready to lash out if necessary.I didn't have any more strength, my breath kept coming out in gaps. I didn’t have time for distractions, yet here I was, staring down Kia’s sister and her mate as they stepped hesitantly from their hiding place.I arched a brow at them, unimpressed. “You were following me.”The woman swallowed, her mate stepping slightly in front of her as if to shield her from my irritation. “ We have been following you for a while. You just didn't notice. We saw you take out the shadows,” she admitted. “We want to fight on your side.”I exhaled sharply, narrowing my eyes. “And I’m just supposed to believe that? You kidnapped me!”She hesitated but held her ground, staring at me with begging eyes. She stepped forward and I took another one back, her mate walked in front of her to stop h
Mima’s POVI kept running.Branches lashed at my arms and face, but I didn’t stop. My heartbeat pounded in my ears, my lungs burned, and my legs ached from exhaustion.The forest stretched endlessly before me but I pushed forward. My chest was hurting and my breath came in ragged gasps, but I refused to slow down.Then suddenly, the ground beneath my feet vanished and I stumbled, my hands scraping against the slippery floor as I fought to regain balance. I felt a sharp sting in my palms, but I bit down my pain, forcing myself upright. I had no time to check the damage.I must have struck a pointy wood or something.I tried getting up again, only to slip and fall into some mud again so I exhaled, forcing my breathing to slow as I crept forward on all fours instead. I couldn’t afford to be reckless. If there were rogues in the area, I needed to stay hidden.One move, Then another.The forest was eerily silent now, the only sound was the faint rustling of the wind through the trees.Then
Mima's POV“Urgh…” I groaned as I slowly opened my eyes. I woke up to darkness.There was only a small light coming into the room from the small cracks in the wall. My head throbbed, a dull ache spreading from the base of my skull.When I tried to move, I realized I couldn’t, my wrists were tied behind me and my ankles were bound to the legs of the chair. The ropes were tight, digging into my skin and making me wince as I pulled at it.The only sound I could hear was the pitter, patter of the rain on the roof of the building and a drip from a leaking ceiling. I inhaled slowly, forcing myself to stay calm. I need to be calm about this. Daggers. I needed my daggers.I twisted my arms, reaching for the familiar weight underneath my clothes, but it wasn’t there. My heart pounded. They had taken them. Whoever they were, they were smart enough to disarm me.I sighed to myself, thinking up possible ways to escape when I heard sounds of footsteps walking in my direction from in front of m