Kiera’s Pov“A mission?” I asked, swallowing. Something about it just didn't sound right. It didn't. Maybe it was the way he said it, or the chilling look in his eyes as he said it. It all made me feel very unnerved. “A mission.” He repeated without an expression on his face, and that was sort of spooky.“What mission is that? Is it something I can do? Something anyone can do? What exactly is it?” I asked, hoping it wasn’t something which would be very difficult especially if I had no choice than to do it.He continued to regard me with those soulless eyes. I couldn't even appreciate his beauty because of the aura he carried around. It commanded fear; shivering fear.“Eliminate someone.” he finally replied, and my head jerked back as a gasp escaped my parted lips.“Eli… what? I should do what?” I asked him in shock.What was he saying? Eliminate as in murder?“I will not be repeating my words.” He droned icily. “You want me to kill someone. I'm… I'm not a henchman. I've never kille
Kiera’s PovHow tall was the mansion? Or was it a Palace? Why was it so high above the ground? Even looking down at it made a wave of nausea pass through me. Finally, I retired to my bed, and waited the whole day for someone to come. Anyone.When it was late in the afternoon, I heard footsteps approaching, and I jumped to my feet, looking around for any sort of weapon I could use to help myself. Foolishly picking the bedside lamp, I raised it and crept to the door. If I cracked it hard enough, then I could knock him out, and run, away from his stupid mansion, and his stupid demands. Unfortunately, when the door opened, I had to stop myself. It was a maid, and behind her was Edmond, standing guard, looking at me menacingly. I dropped the lamp, and retreated, keeping my eyes on Edmond.She came in with Lunch, preparing it for me, and I glanced at Edmond.“What's the Ancient Lake?” I asked. The man had threatened to throw me into whatever the Ancient Lake was if I failed to do his bi
Kiera's PovI walked further, and it seemed like I was already in a tunnel, Although, I had no idea of where I was heading to, but with what they say, _“There is light at the end of a tunnel.”_ Hopefully, that the light would lead me to a better place than here.I had it in mind to run far from here, and go back home, to get back to my old, comfortable life, and also probably search for the lady named Luna, out of kindness since her mates had treated me nicely, but since I had just discovered that someone was after Zane’s life, I had to at least, warn him about it.Usually, I felt i would just escape out of here and find my way back home, but then, there was this feeling that couldn't let me leave, knowing Zane could be in trouble. Why I felt that way for someone I literally had nothing to do with if not for the fact that I found myself here; I had no clue about it.This particular Alpha man seemed to be really dangerous, but if Zane was very well prepared, there was a high chance h
Kiera's Pov Taking my candle from the bar of iron, I walked into the room, and looked around. Ancient statues. The whole place was covered in thick dust, but the statues were sparkling white, like someone took the pains to wipe them clean every morning. I could recognize Aphrodite, Apollo, Cupid, but the others were all unrecognizable. I ran my hands on them, and looked at the crystal orbs on the high shelves, mirroring the light from my candle. Spiderwebs spun around, and it became weirder that only the statues were clean. Grotesque portraits of blood, men murdered in cold blood, and ancient beasts stayed on the wall, but one made me stop to stare at it.In large, red, spiky letters that seemed to be blood, the word CRYOGEN was written at the bottom. The creature on it was hideous. Why would anyone keep paintings of hideous things, and take extra care to clean them? Of course, the man up who owned this place… he seemed brutal enough. It simply meant there was another exit. A pla
Kiera's PovFear rippled through me like the waves on the sea, and I began to run in the dark, adrenaline rushing through me, and filling my brain with danger signs. My heart seemed to beat in my throat, wanting to burst out, and finally, I stumbled.“Ah!” I screamed from the pain and the fear that I would suddenly feel something heavy and menacing land on my back. Gasping, I struggled to get to my feet, then realized I had stumbled on the staircase. With relief mingled with terror, I began to climb, using my hands and legs. I got to the very top, and pushed… “Ah…” I cried as the floorboard came open, revealing light. Immediately, I hoisted myself onto it, and tumbled into the room, hurriedly sealing the floorboard shut. Why wasn't there some kind of lock to it? What if the creature came bounding up the stairs in search of me, and leaped against the floorboard?What would happen when I was locked in the room when it came?A new wave of dread filled me up. If the Cryogen managed t
Keira's Pov“What's with all the dirt on your clothes?” He asked, looking really suspicious at me. “I did some cleaning. In my room. Underneath the bed, and… and on top of the wardrobes. Yes, I… I did all that.” I lied, hoping that he was going to be gullible for once in his life.“You did? You smell like something ancient. What have you been doing in that room? Where did you go? Edmond, where did you get her from?” He asked his right-hand man.“She was in her room, sir, and instead of cleaning, I think she was working on disheveling the room, although I do not think it could have generated that much dust.” Edmond replied, staring at me and I swallowed. “You locked the door. There was no way I could get out. Of course, I was in my room.”“Well, there is actually no use in chastising a dead man. I would ask you one last time; Do you wish to stay alive or become dead? Will you kill Alpha Zane, or make it into the Ancient Lake?” He asked, and I shivered, blinking faster than was requir
Keira's PovI squinted my eyes are the brightness of the light, stirring me awake from my unconsciousness.Then there was a dull throb behind my head as I blinked my eyes open. Where the hell was I? I tried to remember the last occurrence I was in and realized, I was rushing towards a subway station, collectively recapping the pile of essays I would need for my presentation and then the next...I was in a hospital room with the smell of it assaulting my nostrils.I gently sat up, or tried to when a firm hand pressed against my shoulder, restraining me."Take it easy." A rich baritone velvet like voice soothed.My head snapped towards the origin of the voice before I found myself staring into a pair of piercing emerald eyes and incredibly handsome features.His dark hair was tousled and it accentuates his chiseled features giving him an undeniably attractive appearance.A faint shadow of stubble lined his sharp jawline, and I couldn't help but wonder what it would feel like against my
"So you three are like actual werewolves? As in shapeshifters? Full moons, silver bullets, nine yards?They all nodded their intense gaze unwavering.A strangled laugh escaped my lips. "Werewolves?" I shook my head in disbelief. "So what's next? For me to believe vampires and witches are real too?""We know how it sounds," Caleb chimed in, his roguish grin doing little to mask the worry in his blue eyes. "Crazy, right? But you have to believe us, babe. You're our Luna, our mate, bound to us by magic older than civilization itself."I shot a glare at him. "How often do I have to repeat myself? My name is Keira Evans. I'm just a normal high school teacher, not this Luna person you keep rambling about."Ryder stepped forward, his massive frame radiating a raw power and dominance that had me instinctively shrinking back against the thin hospital mattress."You are Luna Blackwood," he growled, his golden eyes flickering with an animalistic ferocity that sent a shiver of trepidation down my