Chapter 27: Cowards Way OutMikalya’s P.O.VI stood in front of my newly built house, staring at the cloudy skies above. It was going to snow soon, and the tiny buds of flowers that I had witnessed growing in the curvature between two rocks, would soon wither away when the temperature fell.An aching pang of guilt fills me as my thoughts keep wandering to the man I had left behind, the one who was my mate. My other half.In my mind, I knew I did the right thing because humans and wolves don’t belong together. Our worlds were never supposed to meet in the first place. I had done what I had to do to keep him at arm’s length, but in the end, I had failed to protect him from the horrors of the supernatural world.He was better off without me; without getting involved in my tumultuous life. I had already caused him so much pain and confusion…I didn’t want to add to the hurt and betrayal he was already feeling.I glanced behind me when I heard a movement and Ruksaar came to stand beside me,
Chapter 28: Finding the Truth Part 2Abhay’s P.O.VI took Kashmira to a motel nearby and ordered her to lay low. She had travelled a long way with a child and the best thing to do right now was for her to rest, while I figure out what to do next.“I will find a way to take you to Mikalya once I figure out where exactly I need to take you.” I told her as we settled into the privacy of her room, where no one could overhear our conversation.I wanted to give her the assurance that I would be able to find out where Mikalya was, but even though I had mentioned the Himalayas earlier, it wasn’t like the Himalayas were a tiny hill. It was a gigantic mountain range that had several inhabitable places. Finding out exactly where Mikalya was in the Himalayas would be as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack.“Don’t worry, you will find it eventually.” Kashmira chimed in, sounding more optimistic than I felt. “Since you are Mikalya’s mate, the bond will eventually pull you towards her and yo
Chapter 29: The Journey AheadAbhay’s P.O.VAs Kashmira spoke, her eyes illuminating a strange intelligence, despite her young age, I still reeled from the revelations made about Mikalya’s age."You're telling me," I began slowly, trying to wrap my head around the revelation, "that Mikalya, who looks to be hardly in her mid twenties…yet she could be a century old?"Kashmira nodded solemnly, her gaze fixed on a distant point as if she could see through time itself."That's what I sensed," she confirmed, her voice low and grave. "Though appearances can be deceiving, especially when it comes to the shifter world, I could tell that there was something ‘old’ about Mikalya, like someone who had seen empires rise and fall…someone who had withstood the tests of time."I felt a chill run down my spine at the thought. Mikalya, with her youthful face and vibrant energy, hiding a secret so profound it defied logic. It was a revelation that shook the very foundation of my understanding of the worl
Chapter 30: A Bond of SistersMikalya’s P.O.VI woke up one morning with an odd sense of apprehension gnawing at my mind, like an ominous shadow hovering over my consciousness.The first rays of sunlight filtered through the curtains, casting patterns of light and shadow across the walls. Rubbing the sleep from my eyes, I couldn't shake off the feeling that something significant was looming on the horizon, though I couldn't quite put my finger on what it might be.With a sigh, I swung my legs over the side of the bed and pushed myself upright, the cool touch of the hardwood floor sending a shiver up my spine. As I padded my way through the familiar corridors of my newly built paradise, the sense of unease only seemed to deepen, wrapping around me like a suffocating cloak. I couldn't shake the feeling that today was going to be different, somehow.Heading towards the kitchen, sensing the unnatural stillness of the house, I couldn't help but think Ruksaar had finally decided to leave me
Chapter 31: A Sight to BeholdAbhay’s P.O.VEverything else seemed to fade away as soon as I laid my eyes on my Firangi.Mikalya wore a black sweater paired with jeans and snow boots, her wild hair blowing back in the chilly mountain winds and her ocean blue eyes wide in surprise. Ruksaar clapped her hands together in joy and pulled Mira away from my side along with her son, but those all felt like afterthoughts, registered in my mind but with only hazy concentration because the centre of my focus was Mikalya. My Firangi.A smile formed on my lips as I took in her clothing once again. It suited her. Not that she didn’t look gorgeous in traditional Gujarati clothes or wouldn’t look good in any other kind of clothing, but this…this just felt like the real Mikalya. The tomboy with the heart of gold. A woman with icy white hair and blue eyes who seemed completely out of place in India but was very much a woman of this soil.This was the love of my life, the one woman that Mira had called
Chapter 32: Nobody’s AlphaMink’s P.O.VI closed my eyes, getting lost in the kiss that sent fire through my veins.A whirlwind of emotions churned within me because I had convinced myself that leaving him behind was the right decision, for the both of us. But now, with him standing in front of me, with his lips on mine as he pulled me closer to his body, I couldn't deny the undeniable pull of the mating bond between us. It surged through me, a force that I couldn't resist no matter how hard I tried.My heart thrashed inside my chest, skipping a beat as the realization hit me like a tidal wave. Abhay had come for me. He had moved across the country just after receiving a letter that could’ve been a fake, and still he had done everything in his power to reach out for me, despite everything that had happened at Gujarat and everything that he had witnessed.My wolf was elated, basking in the scent of its mate, lost in the warmth of his embrace, because deep down, I had always wanted some
Chapter 33: Accepting FateMink’s P.O.VAs I stood at the edge of the Jharna, the icy wind biting at my skin, I couldn't help but feel a sense of overwhelming isolation. The roar of the waterfall filled my ears, drowning out any other sound, echoing the turmoil within me. I stared into the abyss below, watching the water cascade down into the cavernous depths, its sheer power mesmerizing yet chilling.My gaze fell upon my hands, and I felt a shiver run down my spine. The sight of the blood staining my skin was a stark reminder of the darkness that lurked within me. No matter how hard I tried to escape it, the guilt of my past actions always haunted me, a constant weight upon my soul."I can never truly accept anyone into my life," I whispered to myself, the words barely audible over the roar of the waterfall."I'm not worthy of love or friendship. I'm a murderer."The admission hung heavy in the frigid air, the truth of it cutting me to the core. I had taken lives, extinguished the li
Chapter 34: The Dangers AheadMink’s P.O.VAs I stepped through the familiar threshold of the house I had built, with Abhay at my side, there was an undeniable sense of homecoming mingled with apprehension. The house, large enough to serve as a pack house, stood as a testament to both my determination and my duty as an Alpha but today, it seemed to hold a weightier significance as I noticed Ruksaar and Kashmira sitting in the living room, their expressions a mix of expectation and concern."Welcome back, Mink," Ruksaar greeted, her tone serious yet tinged with underlying warmth."It's time we had a proper discussion. You can't keep avoiding this topic any longer."I exchanged a glance with Abhay, his presence a silent reassurance by my side. Taking a deep breath, I acknowledged Ruksaar's words with a solemn nod."You're right, Ruksaar. I've been running for far too long but I'm done with that now."With a firm resolve, I motioned for everyone to take a seat, the gravity of the moment
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