Sienna’s body jerked forward as the bus came to a screeching halt. She sucked in her breath as she saw the beautiful landscape from the window; tall trees, pretty flowers, and buzzing butterflies. It was such a wonderful respite from the concrete jungles of the city.
Mr. Fristo allotted task to everyone and soon they set up the camp and started a fire. The mood was jolly as people chattered merrily. Sienna tried to take part in the conversation but they continued talking to each other as if she didn't exist.
Disheartened, she went and sat in a corner. Ruby came and joined her like a loyal friend. They were talking about Daniel's interest in chess when her phone rang.
Sienna's face lit up on hearing Daniel's voice. She made an excuse that she wanted to drink water and walked out of the camp.
Turning the call into a video conference, she showed Daniel a panoramal view of the junglle. He had never been to a forest and was naturally thrilled
Sienna hid behind the bushes when she saw some men approaching. There were four of them. They were discussing something but their voices were too low to be audible.The tall, muscular man with a nasty scar running down his cheek nodded and the other three men bowed.A few moments later the sickening sound of bones cracking and bone-chilling screams echoed through the woods. Sienna’s eyes widened in horror as she watched their bodies gett covered with fur. Soon, they had transformed into large wolves.Sienna woke up with a scream. Her body was drenched in a cold sweat and her heart was racing faster than a horse.Elliot grasped her arms and turned her so that she was facing him. Lifting her chin slightly, he looked into her eyes and said, “Tell me what happened, hun.”Sienna ran her tongue over her lips and gulped before stuttering, “Th…those men… turned into wolves. There were four of them… the tall man
Sienna showered and changed into a fresh pair of jeans and a loose top. For once she was glad that Ruby had insisted on carrying clothes.Her heart had calmed down and she had finally managed to push the image of men turning into wolves to the recess of her mind.She knew a good night’s sleep would make her feel much better but she felt too jittery.Her lips stretched into a wide smile as she walked into the bedroom. Ruby was standing with a glass of hot chocolate. She always knew what to do. She was like her guardian angel for her.She started feeling drowsy after drinking the beverage. It was very rare for her to feel sleepy. So, she decided to take advantage of this situation and slept earlyOnce Sienna was asleep, Ruby adjusted her clothes and put on some makeup. How she wished she had worn something better than a crop top and a pair of jeans.She pulled the top down her shoulders to expose her milky skin. She admired h
Alaric returned to the guest house when he had finally calmed down. The large grandfather clock struck five as he entered the reception.Luckily the receptionist had dozed off and there was no one in the corridor. Once inside his room, he took his human form and hopped into the bathroom for a quick shower.The cold water flowed over his body soothing his muscles but it did nothing to calm his raging mind. Daniel! Daniel! Daniel! He had to get that name out of his mind.He called up for home service but no one picked up. Probably, they were still sleeping. Letting out a deep sigh he walked to the pantry to get some water.His breath hitched when he saw Sienna standing in the corridor, leaning against the wall. The jealousy he had suppressed with so much difficulty, rose to the surface. Before he could restrain himself, he had Sienna trapped between his arms.Sienna’s heart skipped a beat as she met Alaric’s deep eyes. A myriad of emotion
A month later…Sienna had joined the Vanuesa Enterprises as the purchase executive. Though the pay was not as good as AE Enterprises, it was enough to meet her expenses.Alaric’s strange behavior haunted Sienna even today. She had tried so hard to meet Alaric but she could never find him. It was as if he had disappeared from the surface of the earth.“Sienna! Don’t tell me you are trying to call all the people named Alaric using this directory.” Ruby said, flopping on the bed beside her.“I am… He can’t just vanish without any explanations.” Sienna said calling the hundredth number on the list.Ruby pulled out the directory from her hand and placed it on the table. “Can’t you let it go… for the peace of your mind… for Daniel’s sake…”Exhaling deeply, Sienna replied, “I am trying Ruby but his words keep reeling in my mind…”
“What the hell are you doing here, Ranger? Hadn't I made it abundantly clear the previous time that I DO NOT wish to deal with you.” Amanda said shooting daggers at him.She raised her hand to send a wave of energy in Ranger’s direction. The wave hit an invisible shield and rebounded making Amanda stagger.“Did you think I will come unprepared, hun?” Ranger said raising his golden locket.Amanda’s eyes widened in shock. She was about to slam the door shut but Ranger’s statement made her halt. “Are you sure you want to leave your daughter alone with me?Her eyes snapped in the direction Ranger was pointing. Her eyes widened in horror as she saw Nicole sleeping on the shoulders of an armed man.“I have been wandering through Rokanel for over a month searching for my wife but couldn’t find her. What do you have to say about that?” He asked in a dangerously cold tone.“When
When Sienna managed to open her eyes, she found herself bound to her chair. She waited for the panic and phobia to hit her but her mind remained clear.She realized that her long sessions at the Gym and company of Elliot had somehow made her strong physically and mentally. She would have to thank him once she was free.She noticed the difference in her thought process. She was confident that she would escape. She swept her eyes across the room as discreetly as possible.Two men were guarding the entrance while two others were seated at the table. If she managed to untie her ropes she could knock two of them down and try to fight the other two.Closing her eyes she focused on untying the knot one step at a time. A piercing scream made her eyes snap open.Her jaws hung open as she saw Elliot throw punches ruthlessly at the three men that surrounded him. The fourth one was lying on the floor writhing in pain.She watched in wonder as Elliot rai
Dr. Ronkensien was waiting for them at the entrance. Elliot helped Alaric get onto the stretcher and the two ward boys wheeled him away.*Close your eyes and lay still. It should look convincing.* Elliot mind-linked.“Doctor… Alaric… I mean sir was shot. He will be okay right…” Sienna asked in a panicked voice.The doctor’s face furrowed in confusion. Alaric didn’t look like he was shot. He looked pretty normal.“I will just go and check him, hun. Rest assured he is in the best hands.” The doctor said, patting her hand, and rushed inside.The doctor was stunned to see Alaric sitting comfortably and flexing his arms. His shirt was bloodied but he looked fit. The doctor raised his eyebrows waiting for an explanation.Alaric cleared his throat and said, “I have been shot by a bullet and I am wounded.” He took off his shirt revealing a faint scar. “Bandage this region hea
Sienna’s face lit up with a genuine smile on seeing Elliot at her door. “What brings you here, grandfather?” She asked with a teasing smile.“Hey don’t call me that,” Elliot complained walking inside.“Why? I am giving you the respect you deserve. I have never seen anyone fight like you… really…”“Are you praising me or trying to punish me because I didn’t tell you that Alaric is my brother…”“Hmmm… I guess both…” Sienna said, shrugging her shoulders.“Please… don’t call me grandfather… It makes me feel like I am a century-old, wrinkled man. I didn’t tell you because I didn’t want my relationship with Alaric to strain our friendship. Would you be as frank as you are now if you knew I am Alaric’s brother?”“Probably not… but still… friends don’t lie…
Sienna indeed felt useless sitting alone in the room. She was lost in her thoughts when Daniel came running. His face was pale and he was panting badly, “Mommy… mommy… please come quickly… Daddy…”Sienna knelt and asked him, “What happened to Daddy?”“A Biggie biggie man carried him away… Daddy didn’t open his eyes…”Sienna picked him up in her arms and asked for the exact location where he had seen him. From his description, it seemed as if he was taken to the nearby warehouse.She took off her sandals and took out the revolver from the drawer. Instructing, Ruby to take care of Daniel she ran in the direction of the warehouse.Her dress got caught in brambles and she had to tear off apart of it to move ahead but this was her least of her concern.She ran as fast as her legs could carry. Her eyes widened in horror when she saw Alaric tied up in chains. He was
The next morning when Sienna woke up, she found herself in her bedroom. Alaric was seated beside her with her hand nestled between his.Before she could speak anything her mind got flooded with thoughts *My mate’s eyes are so mesmerizing. How I wish I could get lost in them. Her full lips make me want to drown in their sweetness.*Sienna’s face flushed. Pulling her hand away she said, “From when did you become so sloppy?”Alaric’s eyebrows furrowed and he said, “Sorry…”It was then Sienna realized that his lips hadn’t moved at all. She sat up with a start and said, “Does that mean I was hearing your thoughts?”“Maybe… mates can hear each other’s thoughts once the male has marked the female… I don’t know if Human mates can do that…”He cupped Sienna’s face in his hands and thought about the first time he met her.&ldquo
Aunt Sue, Elliot, Ruby, and Amanda rushed to the cottage when they got Alaric’s message. They found Alaric sitting on the floor with his head buried in his hands.Alaric raised his head when he sensed Elliot’s hand on his shoulder. “I lost everything, Elli… Everything is destroyed…”“What do you mean?”“I killed Serena.”Elliot knelt in front of him and said, “What you did is very honorable. Dad will be proud of you. You chose to save innocent babies over your mate. Not everyone can do that.”“Elli, You don’t understand, that b**** killed all the babies too before dying.”Amanda looked around and said, “I don’t think she could have used power after you stabbed her totem with the dagger. Where are the babies? Let me have a look…”“Right there…” Alaric started saying but stopped when he saw that t
Sienna was dressed in a pair of comfortable jeans and sweaters. The room didn’t seem tiny to her anymore. She had sort of figured out how the room worked.The moment she managed to eliminate the fear of closed spaces from her mind, the room appeared much larger. When she got over the fear that she will remain hungry and thirsty, she didn’t feel hungry or thirsty anymore.It was as if the room was created to magnify your fears. She still hadn’t figured out a way to escape from this oppressive prison.“Long time no see, sister…” Serena's voice pulled her out of her thoughts.Her eyebrows drew closer as her eyes checked Sienna out from top to bottom. She looked at the mirror lying in the corner. “Ignorance is bliss, isn’t it? But it doesn’t stop the world from spinning…”Following her eyes, Sienna said in a resolute voice, “I am not going to fall for your tricks anym
As days went by, Serena could notice visible changes in Alaric’s behavior. He followed her orders without asking any questions. He showered her with praises. Though she knew he was flattering her for his own benefit, she couldn’t help but feel thrilled at the prospect that Alaric admired her.She had caught him staring at her on several occasions. She was convinced that he had developed a liking for her. If he passed the test, they could start afresh and she could end Sienna’s pitiful life.Her face lit up with satisfaction as she saw Alaric clean her dirty shoes. He was completely focused on the task.She waved her wand and all the shoes got cleaned instantly. A gasp escaped Alaric’s mouth and he raised his head to find Sienna stand in front of them.He jumped to his feet and bowed, “Master…”“Come and sit with me. I have an important matter to discuss.” Serena said waving her hand towards the
“Why are you doing this, Serena?” Sienna asked in a pained voice.Serena's smirked and said rubbing her hands, “I would have said that I am taking revenge but honestly this is so much fun,”Sienna was taken aback by her answer. How could someone derive pleasure by hurting others? She glared at the witch and said, “You might be very powerful but one day you will have to pay for your deeds too. You should be more mindful of your actions.”Serena’s evil laughter echoed in the room sending shivers down her spine. When Serena finally calmed down she challenged,“Who is going to make me pay? Your weakling mate…”“You never know… Aunt Sue is a witch too. If she finds a way to get me out of here, I am sure they won’t spare you easily.”“That will never happen, Luv. Those fools are looking for you in the transition realm; the realm of where people go if th
The first rays of the sun streamed in through the window illuminating Serena’s bedroom. She was seated on the large poster bed that was still made. There was satisfaction and excitement on her face.She felt giddy with joy. Alaric was hers to possess, toy around and have fun. She felt this intense desire to boast about it to someone. Her lips stretched in an evil smile. She knew the perfect person.She raised a barrier around her room and sat down in the meditating pose. Closing her eyes, she started chanting some spell.The rhythmic chanting of the spell echoed in her room for quite some time. Then, there was a flash of light and she vanished.She appeared in a large room with white walls, white floors, white roofs. It was quite difficult to tell the difference between the walls, floor, and roof. It made you feel as if you were within a large white box.A girl was cowering in a corner. Her head was buried in her hands and she was completely
Serena, The Witch of Artemia was seated on her throne in her ornately decorated castle. The long, blue, flowing gown made her look like she was riding on waves.An intricately decorated crown adorned her neatly tied-up hair. The large green jewel in her crown mirrored her green eyes making her look surreal.Her cherry, red lips stretched into a sultry smile as she saw Alpha Alaric walk in. His hair was messy, clothes were crumpled; in short he looked like he had just survived a torando.“Alpha Alaric, to what do I owe your presence?” She asked in a sweet voice.Alaric’s blood boiled, his eyes turned red and he said through clenched teeth, “Where is Sienna?”“Have people forgone all the etiquettes with the advent of the modern age? Isn’t it considered polite to dress up when you go to visit someone?” the witch commented as if Alaric hadn’t spoken anything.She flicked her wand and so
When Elliot arrived the next morning, he found Alaric leaning against the wall. His bloodied shirt was lying in a heap. Catching a glimpse of the bullet on the floor, he picked it up.A hiss escaped his mouth and he dropped the bullet. Damn! This was silver. His heart pounded against his ribs as he knelt to the floor and grasped Alaric’s shoulders.“Are you okay? He asked in a shaking voice.“Sienna made sure of it…” Alaric’s bland voice sounded. Something was not right. When he spoke Sienna’s name his eyes didn’t light up the way they always did.Elliot looked around and asked, “Where is Sienna?”Alaric lowered his eyes and stared at the floor without replying. Elliot’s heart accelerated as he jumped to his feet and trotted around the apartment calling out to Sienna. When he couldn’t find her, Elliot returned to the hall.“Damnit! Can you just say where Sienna is