Damon was still waiting for an update on whether or not Marion has arrived now. He had a couple of things to ask in his head. Also, as good news, the treatment of their soles was working. Aside from the warm wash, the ointment they apply and the potions they drank were also as effective. Now that they can walk properly, Damon chose to get out of the place on a brave attempt to search for a cellular signal again. As long as his phone’s not dead, he’s not giving up on this. It’s the number one priority on his list. Come on, just for one time. Just for one text.He was spreading his arms everywhere, trying to catch which part of the area can he get a wave of signal. Then, the woman who he first talked to the first day they arrived in the Virgo emerged from nowhere.“There’s really no such thing as cellphone signal here.” – the woman saidDamon jumped in surprise. The woman just appeared, didn’t even make a sound. Even her footsteps as quiet as a cat’s.“Everywhere? How do you communi
Because of the physical effect of the second test, Marion decided to postpone the third and final initiation rites after two days. The men were sent two witches to take care of them. They were only stuck in their rooms, waiting for the witches to bring them food and to apply ointments, potions and other charms on their burnt soles. Aside from that, dealing with the post-traumatic experience was also a different struggle. Among them, it was Norton who ‘s still deeply affected by what happened.“If I only knew it would be like this, I wouldn’t have switched places with Anthony. Hell, if I close my eyes I can still feel the coals sticking on my skin. It’s unexplainable. I don’t think I’ve ever felt so much pain.” – Norton said, talking to Asher“It’s gonna be fine, man. The ointments are working, don’t you think?” – Asher asked“I think so… but still.”Damon could only listen. Despite how Norton reacted last night, he’s still appreciative of how well he managed to handle it. He didn’t t
Damon went back to their room with a heart filled with hope. “Where have you been?” – Asher asked, standing up “Woah, chill. I have good news.” By mentioning good news, the men stopped what they were doing and listened carefully. Damon smirked. See? He just knows what’s going to grab their attention. “What is it, Damon?” – Norton asked, getting out of the blanket he was covering himself with Damon cleared his throat. It may still be premature, but he knows Eva would not fail him. As soon as the letter gets dropped in the post office, it will only take it about a day for the delivery. The postman has a scheduled delivery every weekday. When he already got the men’s undivided attention, he started speaking. The words were unfiltered. Whatever the first words he got in his head, those were also the ones he let go of. “I found a way to communicate with Harper. Eva, she’s one of the girls who we met when we came here. She’s offered her help to send a letter to the city. One of the
Harper was sitting on a bench outside the house on a drizzling afternoon. Just one day left from the agreement she had with Mrs. Keevah about patiently waiting. After that, she would be free to look for Damon on her own. Where to start is not the question.The question is how. She already has a name: Marion. It was the name Damon mentioned that one time when he said he has discovered a new pack led by someone with the name. To say where it is would be easy. Being a Redmayne, she can always pull some strings. Hector cried, breaking the monotony of the moment. Harper looked down at the baby and gave it a smile. A soft reassuring smile that everything would be okay now. Some says babies can feel their mother’s stress. Maybe it was why Hector sleeps late now. Maybe it’s also the reason that he eats less. If those were true, then Harper should be worried. As what Mrs. Keevah said to her one time, she should take matters on her own hands. She’s with a child now. That meant everything sh
The last stage of the initiation rites was around the corner. Marion has instructed a messenger to tell the men about what they have to prepare for the coming night. The messenger has assured them there would be no fire tonight. There would also no wolves. However, what was told to them is to prepare their physical strength. So the three of them knew there would be a combat. The question left to be answered is, with whom? Or with what?“Come on, man. You can just tell me what it is. Maybe just a hint. Just give us something as an assurance of tonight. You see what happened last time, didn’t you?” – Asher was trying to reason with the messenger“No, sir. I wasn’t there on the previous nights.”Asher grimaced. A fail.“Well, Norton almost died of fear. The challenge was hard, not to mention torturous. It’s not friendly at all. If you tell us a little more now, you can save a life. Who knows, maybe one of us will have that privilege. What if this time, it would be so hard that one of us
Anthony was lucky enough that no one was looking when the call was received by the other line. Quickly, he stepped away from the small group, hiding behind a tall signboard for a nearby gasoline station. They’re approaching the city proper now, on foot, because the person they contacted to let them borrow two cars didn’t respond. Turns out, their contact person’s loyalty lies with Damon, not with Alpha Draco nor Brayden. He was sure none of his companions noticed him detach. He placed the phone on his right ear, hoping for a positive outcome of the call. “Harper? Hello? Is Damon with you?”“Anthony? No, he’s not here, he’s-““Okay, listen. I need you to deliver a message to him. Brayden and some of his men are coming to the city. They were planning to attack the humans in search of you.”Anthony didn’t waste any more time. He wanted to let out of the information as soon as possible. As soon as Harper and Damon would be aware of the real situation at hand, then it’s already a huge st
Damon could hear the bear catching his breath now. He couldn’t stop right away. He knew he already angered the bear too much. If he stops now, the bear won’t hesitate to tear him apart. No one wants that. As for him, he was panting too. The chase and the way he’s wearing the bear out requires his full energy. Asher and Norton could only observe him. The former was alert in case Damon would call him to hop in. Norton was on edge. He was hiding behind a huge board, didn’t want the bear to see him. “Anytime now… look at the bear, he’s slowing down…” – said Asher, pointing to the bear“Are you sure?” – Norton asked, couldn’t see what Asher was pointing at“Yes. I can attack now if Damon would allow me.”He was on alert. Anytime now, if given the signal, Asher’s ready to jump on the bear and wrestle with it to the death. He got himself a pointed dagger from the weaponry. Again, close contact. It’s what he needs to have and the beast is his. He just needs to have a close contact with it
Marion cleared his throat and instantly, everyone in the roundhouse quieted. Instantly, all of their attention was directed to him.“Welcome, everyone. To my dear Virgo wolves, you are here to witness for the last time, the toils of our brothers-to-be. They have bravely and boldly conquered the two challenges set before them. They have hurdled enough and they deserve to be here. For the last time, we will test them. And with that test, it will determine if the moon goddess wants us to take them to our family. One last fight for a lifetime of being a Virgo.”Everyone clapped. Except the men. All they were thinking of the moment is how to fight off a giant bear.“Damon, Norton and Asher… for your last challenge, we want you to work as a team. A single unit. With any weapon you want to use. The bear is starved for three days, and that meant it will try all its might to tear you limb by limb. By that, you have to work as one mind. Attack the bear while also trying to protect yourselves an