The stench almost made Daphne puke. Her eyes watered as the rotten fumes filled her system because she chose to act like an alpha. On the floor lay the bodies of Gina, Marcel, and Julian. She had kept them in the dungeon, awaiting when she would bury their bodies. She just wasn't expecting it to take four days.As they walked out of the dungeon to have a proper discussion, Daphne felt sorry for them. She couldn't look Alina and Kellan in the eye. For customary purposes, she has decided to release Alina and give her her sister's body. Marcel and Julian won't be buried on the pack lands. Daphne had yet to figure out where she would bury his body. "You can take her body and bury her wherever you want to."Alina sniffed. She had been released that morning after her arrest. She didn't want to stay here. "I will take Gina's body with me. We will be with the other pack."Daphne hissed low in anger. Marcel had done a terrible thing by killing an alpha and joining his people into the infinite
As Liam laid on the bed, he couldn't help but think why Daphne was so bent on taking Marcel that far. Was that how she felt? He wondered what he could do to help her. She has been really quiet these days, only calling him when she needed to discuss things about the pack. He didn't feel like he knew Daphne of Bayview. Now, she was this new person he was sometimes afraid of talking to. There were sometimes he would meet her in her wolf form. The one time he asked Rio why she took over, her reason was curt and filled with irritation. "I am protecting her from her emotions."He planned to talk to her about her emotions. But there was no way he could do it because of how busy she seemed. Every morning, after feeding Mason and talking to him a bit, her eyes would glaze over and then she would disappear into her makeshift office. When it got dark, she would come out, stretching herself. Some hot afternoons, she would go out for a run in her wolf form with other wolves who cared to join in.
"Alright. You all will begin training on the day of the full moon. If you have a son or daughter who is eighteen years old, he or she will have to join in the training. Any child below the age of eighteen will work with the omegas whenever they come back from school. Am I clear?" Vale rang out to the group of wolves that came out for a meeting. It was hard to make them come, but they were all here.Someone raised a hand. It was a heavily pregnant woman, and hovering around her was her possessive mate. "What about us?"Daphne sighed, wanting to answer the question herself. "You have your mate to work for you. Although when I carried Mason, I worked for weeks. I can't say the same about you, but you won't sit all day." She raised her eyes to the rest of them. "No one is allowed to be lazy in this pack. You either join the gatherers, hunters, omegas, or warriors. I cannot lead a weak pack. So, if you cannot adhere to instructions, you will be punished.""What type of punishment?" The peo
Daphne paced back and forth in front of her closet, her heart pounding with anxiety. She had a date with Liam tonight, and she wanted to make a good impression. But what should she wear? She pulled open the closet door and surveyed the contents. There were plenty of elegant dresses and fancy outfits, but she didn't want to look too formal. This was supposed to be a casual date, after all. She had been wearing formal outfits throughout the day. This was something between Liam and her so she wanted to look casual and perfect.After several minutes of indecision, Daphne settled on a pair of dark jeans and a cozy sweater. It would be a bit windy at the bonfire spot. The fire might begin to warm them after some time. She pulled them out of the closet and held them up to her body, trying to envision how they would look on her.But something didn't feel quite right. Maybe the sweater was too baggy, or the jeans too tight. She tossed them back onto the bed and rifled through her closet again
Daphne began to hear the sounds of voices raised in conversation. The voices were deep and resonant, and they seemed to come from all around her. She couldn't quite make out what they were saying, but she knew that they were the voices of the elders.One day, her voice will become like that.Finally, Daphne arrived at the citadel's central chamber. The chamber was a massive circular room with a high ceiling and an intricate mosaic floor. In the center of the room, there was a large stone table surrounded by ornately carved chairs. The elders were seated around the table, deep in conversation.Daphne felt a thrill of excitement as she approached the table. She knew that this was her chance to prove herself to the elders, to show them that she was worthy of their respect and trust. With a deep breath, she stepped forward to address the elders. "Hi," she slightly bowed. The sound of her voice echoed through the chamber, and for a moment, there was silence. "She is the one we have been
Now,As the meeting progressed, the vampire lord rose from his chair and made his way to the rest room probably. Daphne watched as he passed her by, and she felt a chill run down her spine. "We have a problem." Julia said, removing the veil that covered her face with ethereal grace. Daphne nearly gasped at her beautiful face that reflected ancient connection to nature.Her yellow hair cascaded down her back in waves, adorned with delicate blossoms that seemed to dance with every movement. The elder fairy's face was etched with age, lines and wrinkles telling tales of centuries past. Her eyes, though ageless, gleamed with a profound wisdom that seemed to pierce through the depths of one's soul.Her voice, soft and melodious, filled the room, carrying a gentle authority that commanded attention. Daphne was just noticing and she wondered if it was because she removed the veil that showed her true self."You are a fairy." Daphne guessed correctly in shock. It wasn't a question.Julia bea
Curiosity mingled with apprehension as Daphne contemplated what this newfound knowledge could mean for her future. Would it lead her closer to the truth? Could it bring closure or perhaps even justice? The uncertainty of what lay ahead added a layer of complexity to her emotions, leaving her feeling both intrigued and cautious.As the weight of the revelation settled upon her, Daphne recognized that her journey had taken an unexpected turn. She turned the door knob to find Liam struggling with their feisty son. He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw her."I am glad you are here." He handed Mason over, wiping the back of his hand on his trousers. His face looked greasy and Daphne knew he hadn't taken a shower. "How was it?"Daphne was still in a daze. "It was… er… majestic, mysterious, special and…""And what?" Liam urged her.She glanced at him worriedly. "We have been wrong in our research. Coming from the horse's mouth, I think we were wrong."Liam was the most clueless. He coul
"Hooray!" Daphne and Liam had cautiously entered the bustling bar, aware of her non-human presence amidst a crowd of humans. They found a corner booth where they could observe the revelry while maintaining a semblance of anonymity. As they settled in, a group of boisterous individuals approached, clearly in high spirits. They didn't seem to notice anything unusual about her, attributing her appearance to an eccentric costume."Hey there, What brings you to this wild party?" One of them asked, clearly drunk.Daphne flashed a mischievous grin at Liam. Then she faced the man whose head dangled on his neck. "Well, I didn't know there was a party." from the corner of her eyes. She could see the thumbs up Liam gave her. She was doing pretty well with these pure souls. The second person, joining in the banter, chuckled and raised her drink. "Cheers to that! You are in the right place." She gasped, noticing Daphne's blouse and the bundle strapped in front of her. "But I must say, your blous
wolf: epilogueA year after the war with he black wolves…The forest exuded an ethereal beauty in the aftermath of a torrential downpour. The raindrops, like glistening jewels, adorned the leaves and flowers, sparkling in the gentle rays of the morning sun. The air was crisp and infused with the scent of wet earth and rejuvenation. Each blade of grass and every petal seemed to tremble with newfound life, as if celebrating the cleansing touch of the rain.Early in the morning, as the first rays of light pierced through the canopy, Daphne ventured into the heart of the forest. She moved with a graceful purpose, her footsteps light and deliberate. By her side was Mason in his wolf form. For no reason at all, the little monster chose to accompany her to the pack hospital. Maybe he wanted to protect her… Daphne wasn't sure of her son's motive."Dad refused to come. Does he hate pups?" Mason asked through his wolf Eli. Rio was thrilled to have him speak to her in his wolf form. Things worke
When Daphne heard the devastating news that her baby, Mason, had been abducted right under the nose of her maid, Pilpo, a wave of intense emotions crashed over her. Initially, shock and disbelief gripped her, rendering her momentarily speechless. As the reality sunk in, Daphne was consumed by a whirlwind of emotions, the foremost being a deep and overwhelming sense of fear. The thought of her precious child being taken away from her by the black wolves sent shivers down her spine and pierced her heart with an unimaginable pain."What did you say?" Daphne asked Pilpo to repeat her statement. She didn't allow her to finish before Daphne turned to Liam. "We shouldn't have left him behind. It was all a trap. They knew that I wouldn't be with my baby and so they took him. You know that if they can't have me, my baby will be the sacrifice." "Tell me what happened." Daphne chose not to get angry at pil. She too has made a lot of mistakes but this was unforgivable. It would be unforgivable i
"Daphne and… Liam?" Inspector Hayes tried to feign ignorance of Liam's name. It was obvious he was doing that on purpose. He had gotten up with his arms outstretched in fake joy."Yes, Liam. We would like to talk to you about our missing property."Inspector Hayes did not understand where the question was coming from. "I do not understand what you are talking about. If I remember correctly, I gave you a piece of land out of the goodness of my heart."Daphne folded her hands across her chest. "And we accepted it. Imagine the shock of finding the grave empty this morning. Do not test my patience Hayes.""Are we on a first name basis then?" Inspector Hayes' jaws grinded against each other. He was getting pissed with the direction of the conversation as they were implying something. That he did something.Daphne allowed a bit of her alpha aura to slip through her mind and all over her body. She towered him. "Cut the bullshit, Hayes. You know what we are and have chosen to take what belong
Daphne's heart raced as she and Liam stood before Marcel's grave in the desolate cemetery. They had come here, driven by an unsettling dream that haunted her—a dream that Anna had shared with her. Her eyes widened, disbelief etching deep lines on her face as she took in the sight before her. The earth around Marcel's grave had been disturbed, the once neatly arranged soil now a chaotic mess. Panic swelled within her chest as she noticed the cut ropes that had once bound Marcel's corpse.Daphne's voice trembled as she turned to Liam, her voice filled with a mixture of shock and fear. "Liam, look! Marcel's grave... It's been desecrated! The ropes... they're broken. Anna's dream... it was true! Marcel... he's the leader of the Black Wolves. Someone took him from here."Liam's face contorted in disbelief, his eyes scanning the scene, searching for any possible explanation that could quell the rising tide of horror within them. "But how? Was anyone watching the both of you when you came
Bayview.Bayview wasn't spared from the wrath of the black wolves. So was the rest of the kingdoms of fairies and shapeshifters. It was as if everything was happening at once.Bayview was a peaceful community where wolves, shapeshifters, and vampires are allowed to live together in harmony. There were also people who were cast out from their families but had the knowledge of the supernatural realm. They were allowed to live together.However, everything changed when the rogues were let into the land by Julian six months ago. Thanks to Daphne and her resilience, they managed to stop the attack and annihilated the rogues.The peace didn't last as the black wolves had suddenly woken up from their slumber. They must have noticed the threat with Daphne in their midst that they chose to rise and annihilate her and her pack. Although that was what Anna and Gabriel thought as they tried to heal themselves of the poison in their systems. They shouldn't have accepted to sniff the rose flower a
With a sense of satisfaction, Hayes finally pressed the record button. The camera whirred to life, capturing the last moments of their clandestine burial. He knew that the evidence he gathered tonight would be a powerful weapon in his fight against the supernaturals, and he relished the thought of the justice it would bring.As the camera rolled, Hayes allowed himself a smug smile. "Your secret is no longer safe, vampires. The world will see what you truly are, and you'll finally face the consequences of your monstrous acts."He wasn't surprised when they got into the black car and drove off. He was tempted to follow them to wherever they were going but he knew that would be suicide. For now, he has caught them on camera and that is enough. Their names will be brought before the meeting tonight.Presently, While Daphne and Liam prepared to confront inspector Hayes, another meeting was going on.Deep within the heart of an ancient, desolate forest, a gathering of the malevolent Black
As the demons continued their message, their voices interweaved with a sense of cruel triumph. "This one led a pathetic pack. look at him. His head lies decapitated at our feet," the first one sneered. The second one had his eyes gleaming with sadistic pleasure. "Witness the fate that awaits those who dare to fight us." The third demon's voice thundered, shaking the very ground beneath them. "Resistance is futile, Daphne. Your pack is shattered, and your fate is sealed. Surrender now, or face a destiny far worse than death."Daphne's breath caught in her throat, and her legs wavered beneath her, but a flicker of determination ignited within her eyes. She refused to succumb to the terror and despair that threatened to consume her. Her voice quivered, but her resolve remained unyielding. "I will never surrender to the likes of you," she managed to utter, her voice trembling but filled with unwavering defiance. "My pack isn't broken yet and we will fight until our last breath." With the
The night came quickly and Daphne's eyelids grew heavy. The moon gently illuminated her room as she nestled into her warm bed. Drifting off to sleep, her mind wandered into a vivid dream realm, where she found herself standing in a vast, ancient forest. The scent of damp earth and the rustle of leaves filled the air, as if nature itself was whispering secrets.In the distance, Daphne could hear the low, haunting howl of wolves. As she followed the sound, her heart pounding with anticipation, she soon found herself standing in a clearing bathed in moonlight. A pack of black wolves emerged from the shadows, their sleek, ebony fur glistening under the pale glow. These wolves seemed different, their aura carrying an enigmatic power.Just as Daphne's eyes fixed upon the magnificent creatures, a figure stepped out from the surrounding darkness. It was Anna, clad in a flowing emerald gown and with her hair cascading down her shoulders like a waterfall of ebony."Daphne," Anna's voice rang ou
A few minutes later, Daphne was seen removing her clothes. The heat was unbearable. She couldn't bear to see Liam's eyes trace her body sensually."That was beautiful."Daphne paused. "Huh?" She didn't understand where the words were coming from all of a sudden.Liam gestured down the hall. "I meant the speech you gave. Who knew you were this hot?"Daphne felt her cheeks grow hotter than the rest of her body. The blush rose up to her ears, stopping just at the tip. "Are you serious right now? We are working together. I didn't command them or something. I have a role to play. We have to find my connection to all these. We have to go back to the outside city.""You should lead the way," Liam said sadly.Daphne rolled her eyes. "How many times have I apologized? I am sorry for going alone. Actually, I went with Vale, but that isn't the point. I am sorry for going all alone.""You said it yourself that they make you isolated. Stuff like that. Look at that Asian guy who lost his wife to th