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
Valerie’s PovThe room was filled with my laughter, and I loved just the way it felt so good.“There is nothing as sweet as gaining something this easy. Although, I didn’t expect that it was going to be this easy. My brother wouldn’t even allow me have the heirloom close to me because he feels it might be more endangered.” Damien said.“Well, we know how Zane gets protective over things like this. It would have been you to get the heirloom key, but you would actually be easily noticed.” I said to him with a smile on my face.“Yeah, I know right?”“How about we visit the pack house so we know if she made it or not. No need to stress ourselves having to go back to the forest to know if she fell into the hole.” I suggested with a smile on my face.“Okay, that’s much better.”I grabbed my jacket, and we both left the house, heading for the pack house. With this heirloom key, I could have something good to hold on to for the meantime until I plan to get something else again from Zane. Ther
Kiera’s PovMy hands and legs flailed helplessly, as the water joined hands with the force of gravity to pull me down. Water got into my nose, mouth, and ears, and it was a very horrible feeling as I plummeted downwards, unable to even scream, unable to cough, unable to choke, just getting rained down by the powerful water. My hands fought to grab anything I could find, just anything as my heart seemed to want to tear right out of my chest. But all that happened was my hands sailing right through the water, unable to grab anything. The fear suddenly seemed like a real creature threatening to devour me alive. It was a force on its own, and it felt like I'd die of the fear before the rocks got to me.Finally, I crashed into the dark water, plunging deep with the speed at which I had been falling.“Help.” I muttered out like anyone could hear me from out here.I felt my body freeze. It was damn cold! The feeling left my fingers and toes, and they felt numb, so numb that I couldn't begi
Kiera's Pov“Stop. Stop. Just stop this, okay? Can we… can we just leave?” I said as I withdrew my hands from him and got down from the bed, then put on my clothes.He was getting scarier each time he got engrossed with me or something. I wouldn't want a situation whereby he would kill me just because he didn't want anyone else to have me.“Did I say something wrong?” He asked, peering into my eyes like he really needed answers.“Look. I wasn't even supposed to have sex with you. It's… it's wrong.” I said ,then put on my footwear as well.“But we are mates, Luna.” Then I walked up to him and raised my head to meet his eyes.“I don't know much about your mate thing and how things run here, but what I know is that it is wrong to be with someone else when you've tied the knot with another.”“Luna…”“Please just take me back to the pack house.” I urged him as I shut my eyes tight, tired of having this conversation and anything that could remind me of what happened last night between us.
Luna’s PovIt's been a few days since I stayed in my room, unwilling to step out or do anything else because ever since I have found myself here, I have felt nothing but disappointment and sadness.I couldn't feel my wolf, I couldn't even feel the mate bond between Zane, Ryder, Caleb and I, which makes things so confusing, especially as there is no one here to explain what really is going on with me.Suddenly, a knock interrupted my thoughts and I felt this anger monster growl in me briefly before I looked towards the door.“One other thing I dislike about being here.” I said under my breath.The fact that it is whenever I got myself into a serious thought that I always got interrupted, made me so cranky.“Come in.” I urged.If I didn't say that, whoever was knocking would come in any way. Even if I had locked it, they would get their spare key. Tried it every single time, and now, I'm just right here, sick and tired of everything.The door opened and Kiera's mother stepped in with a
Luna's PovLooking around, I surveyed the whole place. There were countless exits, but we didn't know which led to where. If it came to blows, we would need to escape. It was worse because we didn't know what kind of people they were. We didn't know the extent of their powers, nor did we know the chances we stood against them. “Give us a minute to discuss, my King.” I rang out, with my arms folded, watching the King with my eyes in slits. “You may discuss.” He approved, and I stepped backwards, signaling to the maids to stay as far off as possible. “You haven't managed to decipher what kinds of creatures they are?” I asked Elaine. “No. " I hadn't heard of colorful creatures with a little voice possessing an elder’s voice like King.” Elaine said, looking worried. “Shit. We need more time to figure out who they were. We were very rash. " We should have waited a bit more, so we could find out what we're up against,” Nikkie murmured. “I admit my mistake. " We should have had some k
Keira's PovMy howl was loud and piercing, and it shook the forest trees with an intensity that made the few ones with fruits shed their fruits. A loud sound that echoed through the forest, louder than a horn. Birds flew from the trees, and hidden animals scampered about. In the water was the reflection of a wolf with flaming red eyes— I was that wolf.‘Today, our plans begin. ' We will fight back against Valerie and Damien in secret,’ the voice said, sounding again in my head. ‘Where are you?’ I replied in my mind. ‘Right with you.’I looked around, but found nothing similar to human around me. ‘Right with me where?’ ‘Luna’s wolf.’My red eyes went wide. ~I strummed into the training grounds, soft paws landing on the sand, hairs rustling by the wind. I could see the amount of alpha energy I dominated just with Luna's wolf in me. Don’t look anyone in the eye. You don't need their validation to prove who you are. Look only at Zane.That was her command, and I did exactly as she
Luna's PovThe little boy looked pale and sickly. He looked like I would be able to snap him between my fingers if I wanted to. Such a cute little thing he was with pink hair, and the palest pink eyes, and a skin of milk. He was dressed in white, helping his features stand out even more beautifully on his body. Wow… his mother must be so happy whenever she looked at him. Would I also be able to produce a baby like that if I tried?No. Scrap babies. Having babies was basically cutting my lifespan short. No time to think of them. It was also going to take a toll on my strength. I'd need to give them time and attention, so I wouldn't become like my own mother who neglected me, and made me so confused about everything while growing up.Eventually, I had to stay by my father's side, and learn instead how to be a man rather than how to be a woman. “Strangers,” The boy spoke, and we all froze. His voice was a booming mic. The voice of a man, bold enough to conquer enemies. No one needed t
Keira's Pov“I’m gonna shift?” I asked, my eyes bouncing back and forth in their sockets.“You're a hot topic, sweet Luna. " I think everyone here is actually waiting for you to shift. " They want to kill the rumors once and for all with this,” Caleb said. I had a million and one questions to ask, but couldn't just bring myself to ask them. They were way too much. “Excuse me. " I need to use the restroom,” I said, turning away from them.“You can't leave, while…” Ryder was saying, but I used Luna's attitude to my advantage.“Heck, I can!” I snarled, and Zane turned his head slightly, but didn't look at me. Before anyone could say anything, I bounded away from the circle, heading off the field with my heart in my throat. The air was cold, slapping me in the face, as stray strands of my hair flew all around. My armless clothes did nothing to bring some warmth and hope to me. Heading to the nearest bathroom, I splashed some water onto my face, and pulled down my hair, arranging it aro
Luna's PovThen I stepped forward, taking the knife from Elaine. “Here goes nothing.” I whispered, slicing down on my palm. The sharp sting of the knife did nothing to me. It only reminded me of the countless times I'd been hurt by handling the bow and other items too much. My blood dripped from my hand, thick and red, onto the roots of the bloodthirsty tree, and just after a few drops had landed, fruits began to fall. Apples fell from the mighty tree, and we had to step back hastily to avoid being knocked ruthlessly by the fruits. A fierce hot golden line began to cut into the tree, carving out a large rectangle with immense speed. My feet didn't hesitate to step back once more, not knowing what this could mean, or what it could do. To my surprise, the cutout rectangle pushed itself in, leaving a dark space before swinging to the left where it was out of sight. It was a door. “Let's go,” Emily said, bravely taking the first step. We walked in after her, me coming in last as I
Keira's PovI couldn't understand what was happening. Her belly was bleeding, so were her arms, and there were lots of minor cuts and bruises on her face. Did I do all that? Looking down at my fingers, no matter how I tried to close and reopen my eyes, they remained bloody, blood dripping from them. Valerie's blood. Valerie was lifted by the maids, as they took her away, listening to her groan, and cry. “Holy shit.” I whispered softly, and the maids who had probably stopped me from killing her stepped back hastily, staring at me in a new light. Dorothy returned soon, looking around, before her eyes finally fell on me, “Leave. " Don't show your face until the full moon has passed.” She said sternly, and I nodded, swallowing, before scampering away from the place. The maids all parted ways from me in the Palace, as I stalked past them with my bloody hands and blood-stained clothes. What really happened? Did I just grow claws? Did I just injure Valerie so badly that she had to be c
Luna's PovMy eyes filtered open, and sunlight made me close them back sharply. I was rocked back and forth by the bumpy movement of the car, and when my eyes opened, I saw Elaine's worried face, looking out the window. My head was in her lap. I closed my eyes, and let my ears pick up the beating of my heart. Something was odd. ‘Caleb.’ I called into my mind, and heard my heart race. Why did my heart tremble so hard at that name? Why was it aching so much, like an arrow had been pierced into my chest? Caleb felt like my lover. Someone that made me feel sweet. Someone whose eyes I looked into, and found comfort. Someone who gave us a reason to smile even in the stormiest and darkest of times. Then all of a sudden, I sat with a jolt, and turned around to Elaine, who looked shocked at my reaction. “Is anything wrong?” Her voice rang with alarm.“I’ve forgotten someone! I… I just know. This feeling. It's…”“What? You forgot someone? Who?” Emily asked, staring at me through the mirror
Keira's PovIn his blue eyes, there was a fire. A reckless, confused, and lost look. I could tell he was not just staring at my face, but was trying to see through me, staring into my very soul.“Who are you?” He asked, and I gulped, feeling my heart squeeze, and my throat catch. But despite how serious he seemed, I could feel he was still trying to get an answer from me.He wasn't sure yet. “When you said you weren't Luna, did you mean it? Luna, what happened to you when you went missing?”“What makes you say all this?”“You hate books! Ever since we met, you hated reading. You said it gave you headaches. You always asked me to summarize texts for you. Then all of a sudden, the library you've never stepped foot in becomes your favorite place. It doesn't end there; you want to write your own book.”At least, he wasn't suspecting me asking for the golden heirloom key. “What if I entered the library once, and stumbled on an interesting novel that changed my mind on novels in general?
Luna's Pov“You'll protect me?” “Yeah.”“Can you fight? Have you ever trained all your life? Exercised?”Nikkie chuckled, “Are you kidding me? I went to the gym four days a week. You should see me without a shirt on. I doubt you'd be able to stand.”I scoffed, “What use is all that muscle if you barely did a thing against that wolf?” “I can fight well. I have taken lots of martial arts classes since I was a kid. Dad is a retired boxer. " I box too, but it's human instinct to run from a predator, and feel fear.” He said, and I nodded slowly. It made some sense.I sucked in breath between my teeth as he began to dab the wound with something wet.“Hold it in. So, you said you hunted wolves in your world, and also that you trained a lot. " You fight pretty well?”“Heavens, I can take you down with my eyes closed.”He chuckled, “Not right now. I'll be the one to take you with my eyes closed. But if you really did train, then you should be able to remember the moves, the tactics, and eve