Sorry for the long wait. The next update might take some time as well since I'm taking some time off. That doesn't mean I'm not writing, however, it just means that I've been struck with a new idea and I'm working on that story and taking a break from the others until the inspiration well runs dry. Till then, enjoy!
Chapter 18: A Stolen MomentAbhay’s P.O.VI got to the hotel where Mikalya was staying, earlier than expected because I wanted her to see me as someone who was serious and intentional about our relationship, and not some player who just wanted to be with her for her beauty alone.Already, I could feel my heart rate spiking up with every minute that passed which just told me that she was close by. I couldn’t explain it, but there was this special connection I felt with Mikalya that I hadn't felt with anyone in my entire life.And just then…I heard it…the sound of her footsteps as she descended the stairs down to the lobby.My hands instinctively went to my camera that I had strapped to my neck just in case. And now, I knew that it was the best choice I ever made.How was it that every colour she wore made her look even more gorgeous?Yesterday afternoon, it had been blue. Then last night, it had been black. And now, she was wearing a red ghagra-choli with a white dupatta and I felt lik
Chapter 19: Stuck in TimeMikalya’s P.O.VI got out of the car and looked at the ruins closely. The truth was that I didn’t even know what to make of it. It was a national monument so to speak but still, standing in its presence was a thrilling experience, one I couldn't even put to words.“Wow,” I whispered, more to myself than anyone else.I had to give it to Abhay, he had gone above everything I had ever imagined and. Even I never realized that a place like this had existed in the middle of the desert. The structure was in ruins, but still, I could feel the rich cultural history just by standing in front of the collapsed remains of what was once a magnificent castle.Abhay came around, coming to stand beside me as he took my hands in his, giving it a gentle squeeze. And for the first time, I didn’t want to remove my hands from his.Usually, I never liked having someone hold my hand or act lovey-dovey with me. I never could stand acts of PDA. But with Abhay…I wanted to do certain th
Chapter 20: Possessive of YouMikalya’s P.O.V“Wow, this place is bigger than I expected it to be.” I looked around in wonder.My words echoed through the ruins and I suddenly had a thought that I most definitely didn’t want to share with Abhay.Since this place was used by young lovers to ‘frolic’ was the echo one of the main reasons they came here? So they could listen to their moans echo through the ruins as they made sweet love in the shadows of this palace.But despite the naughty thought, I was enjoying the place very much. The tall ornate pillars suggested that this was carved from a single stone, and the designs, or whatever was left of it, was made by skillful hands that loved their craft.The sun filtered in through the numerous cracks on the ceiling and the huge chunks that had collapsed a long time ago. Despite the dangerous appearance to the place, it still looked sturdy and peaceful.We walked in deeper and deeper, looking at all the places that once held relics and deco
Chapter 21: A Wolf DreamMikalya’s P.O.V“Thank you…for the picnic…and the photoshoot.” I gave him a tight smile, withdrawing my hand from his.He noticed the sudden change in my demeanor, but he didn’t comment on it. But now, we had both finished dinner and that bottle of palm wine that he had managed to get his hands on.But since the sun had already set and the sky had gotten dark enough that it wasn’t safe to travel back to the town, in case we got lost on the way…there was no other way than to stay the night here, by the ruins of this ancient palace.Oddly enough, it wasn’t scary at all. It was calm and peaceful, with the silence momentarily interrupted by the chirping of the crickets and other nocturnal animals.“The food was really delicious.” I commented, unable to find a better topic. “This restaurant was a good choice.”“Wasn’t it?” His grin finally returned. “I went there for lunch this afternoon and really liked it! I knew you would love it too, since you like spicy food.
Chapter 22: An Unexpected UnionMikalya’s P.O.VOur lips moved in sync, a perfect harmony that spoke to the depths of my heart. My wolf sighed in contentment, basking in the scent of my mate.Abhay was shy at first, kissing me hesitantly, but as the seconds ticked by, he grew bolder, nature taking over to guide him through his primal urges.He broke the kiss to trail soft, wet kisses down my neck, moving aside the blouse to reveal my shoulders where he kissed me tenderly. He then moved back enough to look into my eyes, as if seeking permission to move forward.Smiling, I took off the dupatta, placing it to the side before I reached to my back, untying the strings of my blouse, but not all the way through. I wanted him to do the rest. When I smirked up at him to continue where I had left off, I saw him swallow nervously, but there was no denying the desire in his eyes.I turned slightly, pulling my hair over one shoulder as I bared my back to him. And then I felt his fingers moving up
Chapter 23: Behind these Icy EyesMikalya’s P.O.VThe sound of wings resettling into feathery bodies woke me up from my sleep.I opened my eyes to the faint light of dawn that was seeping in through the fabric of the tent. It took me a while to realize that it was Abhay’s warmth that surrounded me in a cocoon and not a blanket.Any other time, my instincts would’ve been to get as far away from him as possible. I didn’t make connections, didn’t know how to keep them. This might in fact be the first time I’ve ever spent the night in a man’s arms. But the wolf recognized its mate. It felt sated and happy lying in its mate’s arms for the first time in a century, even though I knew I couldn’t stay.Once again, my mind got distracted by the sound of ruffling feathers. Cautiously, I rose from the makeshift bed, careful not to wake Abhay and pulled up the zipper from one side of the tent, enough to take a peek outside.Falcons. About a hundred of them. And they were surrounding the dunes arou
Chapter 24: Twist of FateAbhay’s P.O.VI watched in horror as Mikalya, the woman I had adored, the woman I had spent the best night of my life with…now turned into a beautiful white wolf whose fur glitter silver in the morning sunlight.I couldn’t even believe my eyes, couldn’t believe that a human could suddenly…change…into a creature…a wolf!I felt a numbing sensation take over me as I watched the other girl, Ruksaar, also change into a dark brown wolf as they jumped into the middle of the falcon flock and a fierce battle of survival began among the two groups.“No… please,” I whimpered, unable to believe that any of this was even real.I watched astonished as a falcon tried to get too close to the white wolf and it caught the bird’s neck in its jaws. A sickening crunch of a sound later…she dropped the bird onto the ground, bloody and lifeless.I felt a sense of complete helplessness take over me as I watched the battle continue. Blood splattered everywhere and the cried of the fal
Chapter 25: Living a NightmareAbhay’s P.O.VI woke up on my bed in cold sweat, my head throbbing, and my mind a jumbled mess of thoughts and emotions.“What?” I croaked, looking around the familiar yet unfamiliar room from my childhood, and it took me a good few minutes before realization dawned on me that I was no longer in the blood soaked sands of Gujarat where I had witnessed the unthinkable.Instead, I was in my parent’s house, in my childhood room and I was safe.“Was it…all a nightmare?” I could hardly get the words past my throat, but even as I said it, I knew that I was only trying to fool myself into thinking that I wasn’t living in a nightmare where humans could turn into wolves…and I’d fallen for a woman who had ripped apart and killed several falcons, that had then turned into men…Ever since that morning a month ago, when my life had turned upside down, I had been living in my parent’s house, hoping that it would give me some kind of a temporary respite from the nightma
Hey guys!To all of those who waited paitiently for this story to be completed, thank you so much! I couldn't have done this without you. As for the sequel, and the final part of the trilogy, I will be releasing it towards the end of the year. Constant health problems have kept me from writing to my full potential this year and I hope to overcome it soon and get back to my old self so I can gift you guys with more stories.Please do leave your comments and likes, so that I know you liked Mikalya's journey so far!Once again, thank you from the bottom of my heart!Keep reading, stay happy and healthy!Lovage!!!!!!!!
Chapter 62: EpilogueMink’s P.O.VFor seventeen years, I had lived my life alone, waiting…hoping, that by some miracle, Abhay had survived the fall, that I hadn't been ripped away from my first love, my mate, and the father of my daughter, by some twisted turn of fate.But when a decade had passed by without any news, I had ventured all over the country once again, hoping to find some semblance of peace in my restless heart.I had gone to Abhay’s parent’s house, disguised as a salesgirl, and I had found his picture on a wall, adorned with flowers, a symbol that the person was deceased. The picture had been so real, so jolly, that I had almost apologized for everything.His mother had been a kind soul, offering me water and sweets even though she didn’t buy anything. When I had asked her about the picture, she had told me that her son, Abhay, had gone missing and never came back. So it was mandatory to assume they were dead after a decade of waiting.I had left with a heavy heart, but
Chapter 61: A Final GoodbyeMink’s P.O.VAs I stand at the edge of the Jharna, overlooking the cascading waters that once held so much meaning, I feel like a hollow vessel, drained of purpose. It's been a year since Abhay died, a year since he left, leaving behind a void that seems impossible to fill. The memories of our time together haunt me, replaying like a bittersweet symphony in my mind.I close my eyes, trying to block out the pain, but it's always there, lurking just beneath the surface. The only thing keeping me going now is my daughter, Alaya. She's the reason I get out of bed in the morning, the reason I keep putting one foot in front of the other. In two days, she'll turn one year old, a milestone that fills me with both joy and sorrow.I remember the day Abhay and I ventured down into the valley, seeking solace in the tranquility of the meadows. The sun was warm on our skin, and the breeze carried the scent of wildflowers. We walked hand in hand, lost in our own little wo
Chapter 60: A Light Amid the DarknessMink’s P.O.VAs I stood there, frozen in shock, time seemed to slow down to a crawl. I watched in horror as the knife sliced through the air, aimed directly at Arsalan's eyes. His expression shifted from determination to disbelief as the blade found its mark, piercing through his flesh with a sickening thud. Blood spurting through the wound as he staggered backwards, a gut-wrenching scream escaping his lips.Everything around me seemed to blur as Arsalan stumbled away, his vision obscured by blood and agony. In the chaos that ensued, I could hear Abhay's panicked voice shouting for him as he moved away towards the Jharna, to lure Arsalan away from me.Arsalan's wrath knew no bounds, as he turned away from me and raced back towards Abhay. But just as Arsalan reached out to grab onto Abhay, their fates intertwined in a tragic dance of violence and desperation, my own transformation began.As I shifted from my wolf form to my human form, a primal scr
Abhay’s P.O.VBracing my uninjured hand on the snow, I got up into a seated position and took a peak at my shoulder. The black wolf had dug through skin and bones and if I wasn’t mistaken, left one of its fangs embedded into my shoulder. But that was the least of my worries. The cold was making me numb, unable to feel the pain, and for now, that was a good thing.I stood up on unsteady feet and immediately, blood gushed down my arm and soaked the sleeves of the coat to drip down onto the snow. And that was when I saw it. I saw my dream unfolding right in front of my eyes.The blood dripping onto the snow. The gushing waters of the Jharna in front of me. And the plain soaked with blood behind.“This is it.” I whispered to myself. This was how my life ended. This is what the heavens have been preparing me for through my dreams.I turned back slowly, finally facing the battlefield and it wasn’t at all like my dreams. Yes, the field was soaked in blood, but it was also filled with the mot
Abhay’s P.O.VThe battle raged around me like a violent tornado, the weight of the gun and knifes in my hands a stark reminder of the danger lurking in the shadows. My heart raced with adrenaline, each sound sending a jolt of fear through my veins but I couldn't afford to let fear consume me, not when Mink's life hung in the balance.I spotted movement ahead, the glint of moonlight reflecting off fur, and I knew the wolves were closing in. Gripping the gun tighter, I steadied my breathing and prepared for the inevitable confrontation. It wasn't much, just a simple handgun and a knife, but it was all I needed. Mink and the other wolves were fighting in their wolf form, so this was nothing compared to them.As the first wolf lunged at me, teeth bared in a snarl, instinct took over. I sidestepped its attack, the knife flashing in my hand as I slashed out, catching the wolf across the muzzle. It yelped in pain, momentarily stunned, and I seized the opportunity to fire off a shot, the reco
Chapter 57: Beginning of the InevitableMink’s P.O.VMy heart raced as I prowled through the fresh snow, my senses alert to every rustle and scent in the moonlit landscape. The tension hung thick in the air, a palpable beginning to the impending clash. I glanced at Ruksaar, Kashmira, and Abhay, their eyes gleaming with a mixture of determination and fear, mirroring her own emotions.The distant howl of Alpha Arsalan echoed through the trees, sending a shiver down my spine. It was time.With a silent signal, we surged forward, a blur of fur and fangs, our packmates at our heels. As we neared the clearing, I caught sight of the imposing figures of Alpha Arsalan and Alpha Daksh, flanked by their formidable pack.“It's time. Do everything you can to defend this pack and yourselves, may the Moon Goddess be with us.” I said.Ruksaar, with her sleek black coat, her movements fluid and calculated. She engaged in a fierce duel with Alpha Daksh's beta, teeth bared and claws slashing. With a swi
Chapter 56: UnderestimatedMink’s P.O.VAs we rushed to the area where the enemy army was advancing, tension hung heavy in the air. My soldiers moved swiftly, their training kicking in as we prepared to face off against the oncoming threat. Ruksaar took position with her snipers and other long-range weapons, ready to halt the progress of the wolves with deadly precision."Keep your eyes peeled, everyone," I called out, my voice firm and commanding. "We need to hold them off until reinforcements arrive."She nodded, her gaze focused through the scope of her rifle. "I've got them in my sights," she replied, her voice steady despite the chaos around us.As the enemy army drew nearer, the tension escalated, and I could feel the adrenaline coursing through my veins. Then, amidst the chaos, Alphas Arsalan and Daksh appeared at the center of the battlefield, flanked by their loyal pack.I narrowed my eyes as they approached, sizing them up. These were tough opponents, but I refused to let fe
Mink’s P.O.VAs I sit here, eight months pregnant and visibly showing, I can't help but feel the weight of impending motherhood pressing down on me. Every kick from within serves as a reminder of the life growing inside me, a life that I will soon be responsible for. But amidst the anticipation and joy, there's an undercurrent of unease, a feeling that the other shoe is about to drop soon.The news of Arsalan's Beta's death reached his Alpha much later than expected, a delay that was completely unexpected because I would have thought Sahil to have sent a telepathic message to his Alpha as soon as I had slashed his chest. But as to why that hadn't happened was now a cause for concern.However, we then stumbled upon a new discovery that went against our strategic planning and the reason why Sahil hadn't sent Arsalan a final cry for help became increasingly clear. Through meticulous research and observation, we've come to realize that our pack's ability to communicate with other wolves o