The silence before the actual talk was intolerable. After a quick bath, Asher sat down with Alora on one of the benches in the open grounds. She sat there with her eyes avoiding his and instead was more focused on the waving leaves caused by the wind. Asher, on the other hand, was shaving his face with a fine razor, a handheld mirror on his left hand. “I’m waiting, Alora.”Asher warned. They don’t have the entire day to sit down and wait until she finally say the words. Or admit them. What he’s sure as of the moment was that Harper was trying to tell him something. He couldn’t blame either of the girls. He has been gone too long that many things may have happened in his absence.Alora sighed, finally giving in to the idea that the only way out of this conversation is through. “Okay, I’ll tell you everything. But please, I need you to listen to me. No reaction, please. Just listen.”Asher shrugged.“You might have known this before but in case you don’t, I’ll say it… I’m in love wit
Time passed quickly and before Harper could realize it, her belly was swelling with the Lycan king’s heir. It has been suspiciously quiet from the white wolves, too. Half a year has passed and yet, the expected attack from the rival pack hasn’t happened. Harper would like to believe that this is an indication of peace and harmony. If only she hasn’t known Brayden all her life. That man knew no peace nor surrender. All she believes now is that this silence is not for a good cause. If she were to be honest, she knows this silence is only the calm before the storm. Damon has been very protective of her being that it’s become strict. She never left the camp. On the few times that she did, she was accompanied by at least two of their soldiers. However, those countable visits didn’t include her visit with her Grandma. Damon believes it was too risky now that she’s having the baby after a hundred days. She, being his queen and subordinate, only nodded in approval.The Denmark siblings were
As much as Alora tries to befriend the wolf queen again, she sure doesn’t want to miss any chance of furthering her original plans with her. Just because she has sworn to Asher that she’d be good, that doesn’t apply when he’s not around to observe what happens, does it?No, it doesn’t.Her nature of being jealous and wanting to be noticed by Brayden was still inside her, lurking, waiting for a perfect opportunity to present itself again. The ground was wet with drizzles of rain when she got out to follow Harper and Anthony. The soles of her sandals were accumulating mud in every step and she hated it more than the cold and the darkness. Every step was heavier than the last but she couldn’t risk stopping. To do so would mean losing her two moving targets.Anthony was the one leading the way, carrying a battery-powered torch. Alora looked around to see where they were, but can only see creepy shadows of trees and the crescent moon above her head. The lack of blowing wind made the exper
After some more begging and doubtful assurances, Anthony made up his mind and succumbed to his queen’s wishes. He had no idea on what the king would say to him when he knows this but for some reason, he understood the queen. He has been a witness himself of the sad and long nights the queen had to endure because of her pregnancy. She couldn’t go wherever she wants, couldn’t even eat whatever she craved. Everything was delineated.“We’ll leave an hour before midnight, my queen. I’ll pick you up from your room. Don’t forget to wear the hoodie. The one you used before.”Harper’s eyes twinkled with the great news. Alas, she has an accomplice to actualize her plans!“Thank you, Anthony. I will forever look at this as an eternal debt.”She stood up and shook Anthony’s hand. After some more clarifications on their agreement, Anthony left the queen’s room and went back to his daily task. At the back of his mind was worry that somehow, someone from the camp may see them and tell the king. Bu
Fear was contagious. With her hand holding Grandma Laura, Harper felt like the fear she saw on the old woman’s eyes was also transferred to her system through the touch of their fingertips.“What do you want me to do, Grandma?” – Her voice was shaking“I know what I said is hard… but you must understand, it has to be. If you don’t get out of this situation, you cannot get out of it anymore. I don’t want to see you hurt.”Harper bit her lower lip. A habit she does when she’s trying her best not to cry. “It’s… it is too much Grandma. Why do I have to run away? Just because he’s the son of Alpha Draco doesn’t mean he would become exactly like him. It just doesn’t make sense.”“Doesn’t it?”Laura let go of her granddaughter’s hand. Being her guardian for the last 22 years, she could say she’s the one who knows her the most. She’s the one who’s seen her development through the years. By that, she has to say that this hesitance was only coming from one root: Harper’s in love with the Lycan
She’s never seen a night as dark as this. The trees appear like ghostly shadows over faint moonlight. The wind was nowhere, making the stillness create an eerie experience for someone who fears for her life. The pregnancy was making Harper move with difficulty and more care. She concealed her bump under the hood, with her back pack slipped on both her shoulders. It felt twice the struggle, but she’s determined to leave. Alora has gone back to the camp shortly after Harper left. She had to stop and got rid of the mud on her sandals’ soles because it’s making it extra heavy. That caused her delay. When she came back to the camp, Alora noticed that the light on the wolf queen’s room was on. From the windows, she peaked inside on whether Harper was still awake or not. What she saw was an open cabinet where the queen’s things were, only that this time, it’s empty. Then by that, she knew her plans were starting to unfold. Finally.“What are you doing here, miss Alora?”Or so she thought
Mrs. Keevah paid for the bottled water and a tissue-wrapped tuna sandwich at the counter. Harper was observing her every move while sitting on a chair not so far from the cashier. Her right hand was under her bosom, cradling the baby inside. So far, nothing suspicious has happened about this woman yet. She seems… well-meaning. It’s hard to think and believe that kindness still exists in this cruel world but maybe, this once, Harper met someone who has no ill intent towards her. Maybe.“Here. Eat up. They have the best tuna sandwiches here.” – she said and winkedHarper hesitated to pick up the sandwich. It was right there in front of her, right next to a chilled bottled water. “Thanks, Mrs. Keevah.”“Don’t mention it. I’m just glad to help.”Mrs. Keevah smiled. Harper noticed she was losing one canine. The woman sat across hers. Weirdly, she didn’t buy anything for herself and only observed Harper as she indulged on the sandwich.“You didn’t buy anything for yourself.”“Nah, it’s fi
Five minutes from now, Damon and Asher would reach the camp and the enthusiasm was getting ahead of the Lycan king. It has only been 24 hours but he longed to see the pregnant queen and kiss her belly. A tradition for him. “Thank you for keeping me company, Asher. I feel like I haven’t thanked you enough.”Asher was only two steps behind of the king, still trying to catch up mobile signal so he can notify Alora that they’re close to the camp. He was waving his phone all around, catching up any signal so he could send a message. He has been failing to find one since they entered the forest.“Don’t mention it my king. It’s what I came here for.”The king nodded. Finally, he saw the roofs of the houses of the camp, with the common room towering over the rest. A smiled flashed on his face. He brought some wild, glowing flowers from the Woodfawn as a present to the queen. She’s a fan of flowers and the rarity of this one would surely make her blush. “We’re almost there. Come on.”He quic