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The Lone Wolf CHAPTER 8
As a lone wolf, she had to tread carefully. Most especially after she crossed over to the region of the eastern border. One wrong move could cost her life.Lone wolves were the wolves that refused to submit to the authority of an alpha, and as a result, these wolves were considered harmful to their packs.As such, they were often kicked out of their packs because of the dangers they possessed. A wolf that wouldn't submit to the alpha was a wolf that would turn against its people, so they would most likely go rogue.Over the years, rogue sightings had been rare; it was almost as if they had vanished off the face of the earth; it was assumed that they had migrated into the human towns and settled there.It was highly probable because lone wolves stayed alone; wolves were social animals, but lone wolves were a different case entirely; they didn't fall into the pack structure and, as a result, weren't bound anywhere.The only problem was that these lone wolves could become feral at any ti
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With whatever little power they had, the humans tried to form a resistance. However, they weren't dealing with mere mortals; they were halfbreeds; nothing but decapitation or ripping out their hearts could kill them.Their military crumbled instantly, their weapons and machinery were useless, they didn't even last an hour, and all their forces were destroyed. It was mayhem. They were massacred. The half breeds had numbers on their side and were prepared. The humans were sitting ducks. They were infiltrated long ago. The takeover was easy; it was a well-thought-out and calculated plan. Decades of strategic planning proved its usefulness. It was a sad day for humanity. They had lost their homes, their freedoms, their lives, the people they loved. It was shocking and terrifying. They had to adapt to a life they didn't think was possible; a subservient life of captivity, a life filled with uncertainty and fear of the unknown, the monsters becoming reality. At least they had the decency
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The day had finally come. Ophelia would turn eighteen today and would finally be able to shift.She heard that the transformation was harrowing and that every bone in the body would break and the jaws would elongate.She shuddered at the thought of the gruesome pain she would experience. Thankfully, she was no longer alone in the woods She finally met her uncle, Nick.** flashback**Ophelia had finally reached a small human settlement on the outskirts of town. She was treating herself to a good meal, relieved she could finally sleep on a soft bed after her long, arduous journey.During her meal, a man who looked to be in his mid-thirties approached her.“You look horrible,” he said.Without glancing up, she retorted. “How about you mind your business?”“That is no way to speak to an elder little girl,” he replied.“Be quiet!” She snarled.With an amused smile, he grabbed a seat from behind and placed it beside her. He sat and ordered his meal.“I heard misery likes company. Would y
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After having a meal, Nick went up to clean up, leaving Ophelia to pick up the extra clothes she would need after her transformation.Since she did not specifically know when she would shift, she had to remain in her clothes. However, they would rip off when she morphed.It would be a very long night as newly turned wolves took a very long time before they could shift, and there was no specific timing for it, only that it happened when the moon was out in the sky.The full moon hung in the sky tonight, and the stars shone brightly over the horizon. It was an astounding sight as they walked through the narrow road of the clearing.They were headed to the forest so she could have her first shift there. Shifting at home in the human district would be troublesome, and it was best to avoid it.They leisurely strolled through the woods in silence, each lost in their thoughts.“I wonder what your wolf would look like,” Nick said, breaking the silence. “I bet it would be a huge wolf.”“You thi
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Standing on the balcony with a glass of wine, Nick was drinking away his frustrations; he was indubitably in a conundrum. The saying was true. “The people you love will change you, and the things you have learned will guide you.”He was on a path and did not know where it led. He was between a rock and a hard place."How did things ever get this way? He was about to take his brother's child to the North. The North!!!" He ran his hands through his hair as he groaned in frustration.Firstly, she was too weak to be in the North. But now, the situation was even more peculiar. She could not shift.How would they react to this? He wondered. He was unsure what would happen, but he was ready to lay down his life to protect her.How he grew so fond of her after knowing her for less than a week was a mystery that eluded him. Blood, they say, is thicker than water.***Ophelia finally regained consciousness. Her muscles were stiff, and her entire body was hurting terribly. She groaned in pain as
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It was time for them to begin their journey to the North. She was grateful to have Nick by her side the previous night when she had an outburst. He embraced her as she sobbed uncontrollably in his chest.He quoted the words of a wise man, “the passage of time will heal all wounds, but the greater the loss, the deeper the cut, and the more difficult the process to become whole again.” He also told her that if she wanted to experience real change, she had to rise above her emotional exhaustion. The pain may fade, but it leaves scars that serve as reminders of her sufferings.Lifting her from the couch, he carried her to her room, and before leaving, he said, “Cry all you need to tonight because tomorrow and every other day, you have to be brave.”“We will be on our way to the north tomorrow, and where you are going is not a place to show weakness, or there shall be no place for you.”And she did cry. She sobbed till the early hours of the morning before she slept off. She had woken up
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“Mine!” He growled as he marked her. •••He was returning from the oracle when he felt restless and decided to let his wolf out for a run.The seer was more than useless as far as he was concerned. He wasted his time going to meet her. All she said to him was to reign in on his wolf and speak in riddles as usual. She did not explain further.He wondered what the use of such vagueness was. Sadly, he had to wait until after the summit to return. Having to stay an extra day at the temple and journey another day back was infuriating.He was running in wolf form when he smelt the sweet scent of berries. His wolf purred in satisfaction and began following the scent's trail. There, she was seated on a boulder by the riverside. The wind blowing her hair softly, and the moonlight cascading her skin gave her an ethereal glow. She was breathtaking, and he got lost in her presence.Looking closer, he noticed her stifle a sob and whimper. The thought of someone making her cry filled him with ra
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CHAPTER 15Richard was about to continue his outburst when Marcus arrived, disrupting their conversation. Aaron gave Richard a look that swore they would continue that conversation.“I heard you have returned. I was expecting you back at the palace,” he said. “How did you end up here? Or have you changed your mind and want to mingle with the common populace,” he added.Aaron snuck a peek at Richard, who growled in response to Marcus’ teasing.Not interested in the bickering Richard and Marcus were about to engage in, Aaron stirred the conversation to a different angle. “How was the summit?”He did not miss the tense expressions that flashed on their faces briefly. If he had not been paying attention, he would have missed it.They shared nervous glances before Marcus responded.“It went well.”It was a lie, and he was not about to back down. He needed a distraction from thoughts of his mate, and what was better than knowing what his people were up to in his absence?He pressed on fur
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The Lone Wolf CHAPTER 59
CHAPTER 59Cave of the Gods: Cryptic Symbols.The heavy air inside the cave seemed to press down on Cayla and her group as they ventured deeper into the cavern. They had just finished with the riddles, and a path opened for them. They were curious about what the cave had in store for them. They had only survived the first round.Their footsteps echoed in the silent hallway as they avoided the stalagmites protruding from below the cave. Their steps were the only sound from the water dripping in soft puddles from the stalactites above. Their torches flickered against the cold stone walls, casting long shadows around them that seemed to stretch and move with life. The cave was vast, its chambers filled with various wonders and dangers. It was clear to Cayla that this place had been untouched for millennia, and they wondered how it looked when the gods were in this plane. The statues seemed ancient, each crack and crevice on the stone walls telling a story from a time past. But it wasn’
The Lone Wolf CHAPTER 58
CHAPTER 58They stepped forward together, and as they did, the stone plaque illuminated, revealing the first riddle carved into its surface."I cannot talk, but I always reply when spoken to. I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have nobody, but I come alive with the wind. What am I?"The emperor’s mind raced. The answer was just beyond his reach, like a word on the tip of his tongue, but it wasn’t coming to him. He glanced at the general, whose gaze was fixed on the inscription, as his fingers tapped against his chin.“I know this one,” he said, his voice steady. “It’s an *echo*. It speaks without a mouth and hears without ears because it reflects sound. And it comes alive when the wind carries the sound to bounce off surfaces. Just like the waterfall echoes around this cave.”The emperor nodded, impressed by his swift deduction. The general recalled the words that eluded. “Echo. That’s the answer.”The general stepped forward, placing his hand on the plaque. The stone sh
The Lone Wolf CHAPTER 57
CHAPTER 57THE CAVE OF GODS: RIDDLE OF PASSAGE The entrance to the Cave of the Gods loomed before the emperor and his group. The air had grown heavy with the scent of damp earth and ancient stone. Ahead was a distant echo of dripping water, a waterfall maybe, that was reverberating through the dark cavern. That should be the location of the herb they came searching for.The cave’s jagged mouth appeared like the gaping mouth of an ancient creature or extinct beast. It was too big to be a creature they knew. But that was to be expected. It was the cave of the gods. The cave entrance did not look like it had been a natural formation etched into the mountainside. However, it seemed like it had been molded and half-hidden by thick vines and moss. But over time, it molded perfectly with the scenery.They would call it beautiful if it did not threateningly loom over them. There was an edgy feeling. Beyond the mouth of the cave lay something eerie and dangerous. No one knew what awaited them
The Lone Wolf CHAPTER 56
CHAPTER 56The moon gently bathed the warriors in its ethereal glow as they emerged from the desert and appeared above the foot of the mountain. It’s gentle light cascading down the canopy of trees.The warriors released ragged breaths they did not realize they were holding. The last few days had been tough, but now, they were tired and weary. They looked around them to confirm if they made it across that treacherous desert. Their armor was battered and worn. They were gaunt and weary from the horrors they had endured, their faces marked by the scars of the horrendous battle they had fought. Their numb arms felt the weight of their weapons. They had endured so much, and yet somehow, they survived.Was this real? Or was this the desert playing tricks on them? Were they really out of the woods, or was this another torture conjured by the gods?They looked around and panicked. There was a hint of fear and trepidation in their expressions. It was safe to say they had been mortified, and
The Lone Wolf CHAPTER 55
CHAPTER 55 They had finally made it to the caves. The rest of the warriors, whose flesh was turning to sand, gradually became normal. Being on the sand was turning them into sandmen. The weight of the revelation was heavy and unsettling. How could they escape? It was no wonder the leader of the sandman said they would not leave without a toll. Now that their numbers had further reduced, they did not know what would happen next. The apprehension weighed deeply in their chest. Did they want to know what lay further out there? Cayla had expended a lot of energy and needed the reprieve. She found a corner at the corner of the cave and lay down to rest. The silence was hanging in the air as the remaining survivors replayed the day's happenings. Cayla curled up against the cold, damp stone wall of the cave. Trying to quiet her breath for an unknown period. The echoes of the desert battle still rang in her ears, the roar of the sandstorms, the shrill cries of the dying warriors, the
The Lone Wolf CHAPTER 54
CHAPTER 54 “Dammit!” The general cursed, backing away. It was futile. They couldn’t kill them, not in the traditional sense. Every time they struck one down, more emerged, sprouting from the ground beneath them. “Get ready!” He shouted as another wave of Sand Men surged forward. He swung his sword in a wide arc, slicing through the air with all the force he could muster. The blade cut through the sand, but it was like slicing through smoke. The creature collapsed into a mass of shifting grains, only to reassemble again, a new form rising from the dust. “Form up! Protect the king!” The second in command bellowed, his voice steady despite the chaos. His eyes were sharp, his old instincts kicking in. He had seen wars before, but never anything like this. The warriors pressed forward, their shields locked together, their spears aimed outward. They fought not to kill the sandmen but to keep them at bay. Each Sand Man that reappeared was a reminder of the desert’s ruthless power, its ab
The Lone Wolf CHAPTER 53
CHAPTER 53But there was still a lingering question in their minds. Did they win? Was it a mirage? Or a hallucination? They did not have to wait for long before the answer became apparent. Their relief was short-lived as the tension returned to their weary bodies.By now, it felt like the gods were playing tricks on them. No, they were using them for entertainment purposes. The gods were peering down at them from their celestial plane and having a good laugh. Was it weird that they were getting chased by sand? Yes, it was. Was that the worst thing they witnessed? No. Was it the swarming sand locust that multiplied whenever they killed them that made them think so? No, it wasn’t. It was not even the two massive colossus creatures they conquered. The craziest thing that had happened was that their numbers had reduced, and they were not getting killed. No, they were not even getting captured. However, what they witnessed would give them nightmares. They had seen some of their comrades
The Lone Wolf CHAPTER 52
CHAPTER 52The air became thick with anticipation and tension as the warriors were now surrounded by new enemies, rising from the sands at every turn. The heat, the madness of the desert, and the ferocity of their pursuers all seemed to converge, each moment stretching into an eternity of desperate survival.And so, the real battle began.The air was thick with dust and the acrid scent of sweat as the battle raged across the desert. Their boots sank into the dry, powdery sand. It was a quagmire of churned earth as the two forces collided with violent fury. On one side stood the warriors—battle-hardened men and a woman, their swords, shields, and axes gleaming in the sunlight. They formed a circle, shields interlocked, with their weapons raised and eyes steely with resolve.Opposing them was a horde of monstrous sandmen. They had twisted, hunched figures with gleaming eyes and jagged limbs. They moved as one entity, a relentless tide of chaos, hungry for blood, and the warriors had no
The Lone Wolf CHAPTER 51
CHAPTER 51They soon appeared on a vast land of nothingness. The desert stretched as far as their eyes could see. They were safe from the terrors of the beguiling forest, but who knew what horror the vast expanse of nothingness had in store for them? Their once large number of fifty warriors had reduced to twenty-five, and they had barely spent one day in the mountain of the gods. The stories of the mountain and what they were experiencing were vastly different. The difference was like heaven and earth. The only place the people who had explored before complained about was the cave of no return. Yet, they had somehow been in perilous situations as soon as they began their journey. The sun beat down relentlessly on the warriors, its merciless rays stretching across the endless sea of sand that had replaced the beguiling forest they had barely escaped. The once dark and foreboding woods had given way to an oppressive, barren desert where the air shimmered with heat, and the horizon se
