Luna's PovI looked up to see a lady who looked to be slightly older than I was, with long, smooth, and straight brown hair falling to her hips. She was dressed in a short satin nightgown with spaghetti straps, and looked alluring and beautiful in every way. Nikkie took my hand, pulling me closer to him.“Who are you?” Nikkie asked, and she took a few steps back, shy. Her voice sounded hoarse, like she hadn't conversed in ages. “I'm not here to harm you. You're here because you're running from the inhabitants of the realm of mirrors, right?” She asked, still retreating like she was trying to show us she wasn't going to attack us. “Who told you that?” Nikkie asked. “They came earlier, asking about humans who deceived them, and were up to no good.”“What do you want from us?” I asked, with distrust fixed in my eyes. “We can give you a space to stay, eat, and drink, and if you are moving on from here, we have a direct portal we can give to you.” Her green eyes bounced from me to Ni
Keira's PovThis voice was calm and soft, like golden whispers. Like golden magic dust floating down from a beautiful night sky. The voice was soothing and intentional, and I had to pause to listen to the voice, “In the dead of the night, with the moon in plain sight, wander to the river in which you drowned. Do that, and an answer you may have found.”The voice stopped speaking, and I guessed the elixir was not just a sweet drink. It was a spirit that granted the wishes of the drinker. My heart pounded in joy and excitement, and I could not hide the smile on my face. It broke out triumphant. I was going home!!!Nikkie! I don't have to forget you! My face blushed pink, and I lowered my head, tingling with my fingers. I'd get to see him again, hear him give his nonchalant talk, and have his touch and hold me without even knowing he was sparking electricity within me. When I looked up, I saw the men were looking at me with weird expressions on their faces. “Luna, we don't understan
Luna's Pov“Stop!” I screamed, as I saw the woman about to place the weird-smelling ointment on Elaine's head. It was no doubt another kind of poison! The woman looked at me, and her nose twitched as she wondered if I had found out already, or was just behaving weirdly.However, Elaine grabbed the message, and despite her wounds, she managed to give the woman a hit with her elbow, forcing the bottle to tumble to the floor.“It's poisoned!” I shouted, and just then, Aaliyah spat into the air, towards Nikkie. I kicked him aside with my leg, and as the spit fell onto a piece of cloth, it burned a sizzling hole in it. Venom.What kind of creatures were they? How was she able to spit venom from her mouth like a snake?Elaine hobbled over, as Aaliyah dragged the table cloth, forcing all the dishes on it to roar and blind us for a while. However, Elaine came from behind her, and grabbed her neck hard, while Nikkie went to tackle Aaliyah's mother. And right before my eyes, Aaliyah's legs
Keira's PovRyder and I lay naked, tangled under the sheets after a long intimate bath that was filled with so many different emotions. “This time was different,” I commented.“What was it?” Ryder asked, and I turned to him.“You were gentle, caring, warm, and more like a lover, rather than the aggressive Ryder I know. I'm talking about making love.”His eyes looked like they were lost in thoughts for a second, before his gaze shifted back into focus.“I did all the things you hated. I broke all the rules you set for lovemaking. I touched you in the wrong places, went too slow, and waited for your reaction, but you did none.” He said softly, and I bit my lip.So that was why it was so different. He did it on purpose. It wasn't some huge move, but actually, I didn't need to panic. There was nothing he could prove because everyone knew I'd been acting strangely since my accident. And Luna was coming back. I chuckled, “So what?” I asked, “Nothing.”“Love making should be something th
Luna's PovElaine came to me, and held out her hand. I bit my lip, and took it. She raised me, and I winced from my numerous wounds. “It's not your fault. I know you as a fighter who never backs down. It's your spirit—what you have in you, so I know you weren't being thoughtless or selfish, you were just trying to make sure that everyone around you would be safe. Just that, the next time, you should pause to think of the things that might happen, and how we'd feel if they happened.”“I hear you.” I said, running my hand through my hair, as I watched Nikkie leave with Emily behind him, probably trying to talk to him. We followed, and the journey was a quiet one. No one exchanged a single word. Not until we were drawing nearer to the Palace. “I haven't thanked you all yet.” Emily began, with her head bowed, as she walked slowly, “You all risked your necks, just to save me because I chose the wrong answer. I'm actually ashamed of my reality. Perhaps I'm really an attention seeker. Pe
Damien's Pov“What?” I asked, gritting my teeth, as I stared at the mirror before me. Everywhere in the cold room was dark except for the mirror which managed to cast a little light on my face, “Speak. We are alone.” I spat. “Remember I would be hunted down if we were found out.” The beautiful young woman in the mirror said. “I'm no fool. Using dark magic from the witches is forbidden in all Alpha Packs. I would be dumb to speak to you using dark magic in a room where I can easily be found or overheard. Now speak. What happened to Luna, and the goons you said she was with? Did you manage to stop them?”She bowed her head.“My mother and I tried, Lord Damien…”“Aaliyah, I don't like the direction in which this is going. What are you trying to imply?” “We couldn't kill them. We lured them, but the Luna sniffed out the poison, and a fight broke out.”“You're not about to tell me that you lost a fight with a bunch of humans despite being a predator.” I snarled, my voice boiling.“They
Luna's PovNikkie and I sat, staring out at the stars, somehow feeling the tension between us like a tiny veil that couldn't be torn. I couldn't believe he actually kissed me. Why did he do that? Was he feeling pity for me, or did he do it to comfort me? Or perhaps could it be because it was Keira he was seeing in my tears?“Nikkie.” I called, softly, “Why did you kiss me?” I asked, staring at my pink fingers as they fidgeted with themselves. “Because I wanted to.”“You wanted to?” I turned to him, watching the wind ruffle his hair slightly. “Yeah. Crying girls are my weakness.”“Are you sure?” I asked. It couldn't be because I was merely crying. The way he'd kissed me was with a different yet clear intention.He'd kissed me completely, and then our kisses had let out loving smacks as we held onto each other. I didn't think I would forget the feeling of his hands playing on my skin, traveling up my back, touching me gently. He nearly lifted me onto his lap as our kiss ran deeper.T
Keira's PovMy scream pierced into the night, past the trees, echoes ripping through the waters like a bullet. My hand swiped out, and I caught Damien's wrist between my fingers. Man, he was strong!It felt like I was trying to push a falling wall back up. It was way too strong for me. I placed my other hand on his wrist, grunting with my teeth clenched together. My arms trembled under the force of his strength. “Holding up, uh? Who do you think you are?” He demanded, his eyes gleaming as he pushed harder, managing to drive his claws into my shoulder.I shrieked again, this time, releasing an unearthly sound that caused the birds in the trees to flutter away in a shower of feathers. With my nostrils flaring and my breath coming out forced and shaky, I tried to keep up with pushing Damien's hand backwards, even though he was slowly driving his claws deeper into my shoulder.Warm blood soaked my wet shirt easily, staining it with a bright crimson. Just before my defense failed, he
Keira's Pov Flowers rained down on me, and screams and whoops emanated from the audience as I held blood red roses in my hands against the backdrop of my white wedding dress.Armless, showcasing my beautiful shoulders and slender arms.The dress was quite fitted at the waist where it flared out into beautiful pleats flecked with shining stones.Nikkie had spent quite a fortune on the dress. I can remember him ditching the idea of a brand new car he so much wanted just so he would make me pleased.Finally, it was my D-Day. Perhaps the day every woman grew up dreaming of. A day that ought to roll by perfectly without any hitches.The last few months had easily been the worst months of my life, but now, walking in the aisle, with Emily behind me as my best lady, my father's arm linked in mine, I felt like the happiest person in the universe.Finally, I was given to Nikkie and he took my hand in his. There was a shattering applause as he did so, and he opened my veil, his lips broadening
Luna's PovI woke up the next morning, yawning. I was alone on the bed, naked, and a smile crept onto my face.The memory of the previous night lingered like the aftertaste of sweet wine.“She's still asleep.” I heard Lily protest from outside.“I know. Just let me in.” That was Elaine.I got up from the bed, hair cascading over my shoulders, as I crossed the room to get my robe.Throwing it over my body, I went out to see what it was all about.“It's fine, Lily,” I said, going over to the long table to pour myself some water.“Luna, something strange happened this morning.” She said, and I dropped my glass, staring at her with my heart pounding a little faster.Something strange?The past few months held the strangest occurrences in all my life. What other thing could be stranger?I cleared my throat.Fear was definitely not the way to get around it.“What is it?”“Everyone else has forgotten. Nobody remembers there being two Lunas. They all think I'm crazy.”“How can nobody remember
Keira's PovThat evening was set to be perfect. I'd already dyed my hair a beautiful brown and had combed it perfectly down my shoulders in waves.Then I selected a white gown with straps knotted into a ribbon at the shoulder. The dress was way above my knees, and hung gently on my figure, managing to outline the pretty curve of my body, and atrocious flare of my hips.Placing a simple silver choker on my neck, I paired it with short dangling silver earrings, and a pretty bracelet on my wrist.Then I tucked my hair behind my ear, and put on a pair of white heels, coupled with a white handbag.When I went down the stairs, Emily dropped the sliced watermelon from her mouth back into her plate as she watched me.I smiled, biting my lip, as my eyes went down shyly.“Girl! You are dressed to kill!” She sat up, dropping the plate on the table next to her.“Is it too much?” I asked, spreading out my arms.“What did you expect? My daughter is beautiful, so whatever she wears makes her all the
Luna's Pov“Don't kill her yet.” Ryder said, taking my hand gently.“Oh. I actually didn't mean to kill her. I just wanted to show her how much her stupid tactics had gotten to me. Don't tell me she's out cold?” Ryder knelt to touch her neck.“Yes, she is out cold.” He confirmed.“Let go of me! You mad tyrant!” We heard Damien scream as Caleb brought him back roughly, pushing him to the ground.“Dark magic, huh? You rotten piece of shit.” Zane couldn't hold himself. He began to hit Damien, flinging him all around.“There goes the person you ought to control.” I said, jerking my head in Zane's direction as he battered the helpless Damien. “You know what I'd prefer for these two idiots as punishment?”Zane stopped, breathing hard, “What would that be?” He asked.“Put them in the dark dungeon. No light, no life, nothing. Put them there for the rest of their days. Forever.” I smirked, looking at Valerie.She would be the one to freak out the most. She would be the one to hate that life th
Keira's Pov“Keira, hurry! Breakfast will get cold!”My eyes fluttered open slowly.“Keira! Come on, how long do you have to sleep?”Mom.My eyes hit the ceiling— a familiar memory.Damn…I sat up in bed hastily, but winced slightly. I was still in bloody clothes with the slashes Zane had given me.But…“AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHHHHHHH!” I screamed, then began to jump, not minding the pain. I bounced on the bed, the tables, a little sofa, and back to the bed.“Keira, what…?” Mom opened the door, and I flung myself at her, knocking her backwards.“Mom!” I shouted, tears filling my eyes quickly.“What's wrong with you? Why are you this way?”“Mom.” I cried again, burying my face in her chest, taking in her lovely scent sweetly.“What's going on? What's with the noise?” Dad asked, and I ran to him, “Woah, woah, hold on!” He had to drop the flower pot he was holding just so he could catch me in his arms.“Keira, what's with your clothes?”“I was scratched by a dog.” I cried, lying convenientl
Luna's PovIt was a feeling of relief as I fell to the ground, losing control of everything. The shock in Zane's haughty eyes was to die for.How sorry he would be when he realized his mistake. My eyes closed, and an insane shock ran through my bones. Energy from different cells burst to life, flowing through my veins like burning blood.I could feel my claws protrude from my fingers, and when my eyes slammed open, it was with a smile.Then I jumped up, full of energy, and everyone backed away, putting lots of feet between us, fear etched into their faces.“Welcome back.” Maini said, as I touched my arms, looking at my own body in fascination.“It is good to be back. Damn, I feel capable.”I wanted to smash my fist into something, wanted to hurl someone into the distance.Anything just to release the amount of energy surging through me like a torrent.Zane bent, staring at Keira.“That's not me. I'm over here.” I said, shooting him a grin.He looked confused, and Keira's eyes fluttere
Luna's PovI buckled up, ready to storm that damned festival, and put a stop to the whole thing. I would drag Valerie and Damien out, then give them the harshest spanking of their lives. They would regret ever trying to take my place. “Let's go.” I said to Elaine, and she followed me without many words, “So have you met your doppelgänger?”“Yes, I've met her. She'd almost lost all her memories, but she didn't know what to do, where to start from, so she just regarded this as a nightmare. She felt she was in a coma in the real world, and this is perhaps the world comatose people fall into. Comatose, my foot.” Elaine chuckled. “Well, better for her to think she's comatose, or she'd have gone crazy.”“Luna, do you think this is a good idea?”“If it's not a good idea, then what else could it be? Eventually, we’ll have to confront them.” I said, brushing my hair. Red hair really sucks on me, by the way. Elaine didn't say anything else out of fear of uncertainty until we got to the festi
Keira's Pov‘How disrespectful!’ Maini spat from within me. I could feel her anger burning, the heat spreading, threatening to consume my whole body with the force, ‘Do as your Luna commands!’ She snarled, and my claws slid out without me even making them to. The fangs also sliced their way out, and the next few minutes was a complete bloodbath. I didn't even know what I was doing. All I knew was that blood was splashing onto my face and chest in all directions. Bones snapping, blood gushing, men screaming, teeth falling out, flesh pierced…Maini wielded my body like a weapon as I dodged, smashed, thrust, grabbed, struck, and did everything with immense speed and depth. Before I knew it, I was standing, breathing hard, my chest heaving heavily, blood dripping from my fingers as the men lay everywhere around me.“Perfect.” I heard Luna say, as she began to clap. Then I turned to her, with a little smile, “Thanks to Valerie, I was able to strengthen Maini.” I replied, a little shy
Luna's PovWe all stared at each other as the moon rose higher in the sky.“This is it for us, I guess,” Nikkie said, and I found myself stuck in his beautiful eyes that seemed to hold all the sorrow in the world.“If you look so sad, then I really won't be able to go,” I replied softly.“You both are not in another country or city where we can give a call, or send a letter. You're going to another world entirely. The moment you go now, you will never return.” Emily said, her eyes already filling up with tears, and Elaine hugged her. “We're all going to be okay. Just know that we're going to miss you too.” She said, patting Emily's head, and I moved to Nikkie on my knees, bringing him closer to me in a hug. “The heavens know how much I'll miss you. You've been the major source of my change. I'm grateful for all you've done for me, Nikkie.” Then I pulled away, and hugged Emily, as Elaine went to hug Nikkie, “You too. I think I'll remember you each time I see a ginger-headed woman. I'