ELIAS’ POVI wondered what could have happened back at home that made my father want to see me urgently even when he knew that I was with Scarlet.I looked back at Scarlet who was arranging the food, and it was so hard to break her heart by not staying longer with her. It meant I wasn’t going to be able to eat her food which was going to be heartbreaking.“Alright, no problem.” I responded, and hung up the call.I walked slowly back to Scarlet, and she looked up at me happily, but her smile slowly disappeared when I didn’t give her the reaction she was probably expecting.“What happened?” She asked, out of curiosity.“I’m sorry, but I don’t think I’ll be able to stay for breakfast. I have to deal with something at home.” I revealed to her with a sunken soul.“Wh…Why?” She asked, looking really depressed.“I do not really know what’s wrong, but for my father to ask to see me, despite that he knows I’m quite busy, then it’s something really important.” I explained to her, hoping that s
SCARLET’S POVI sat on the couch, but leaned my back on it, wondering what was going on with me. Although, it was a good thing that my abilities were coming back, but it was happening all of a sudden and I needed to know the reason.I had thought that I would never get my abilities back, so this was like a really big surprise for me. I decided to share this with someone, probably an explanation could come out from there.I reached for my phone on the table and decided to give Carla a call. I didn't want to bother Elias since he already had so much going on. “Hey, Carla. Can you come over to see me?” “Sure. I’ll be there, soon.” she replied. After hanging up, I stood up and went over to the kitchen to take a few snacks that we could share when she came over. After a while, Carla showed up, and we were both in the sitting room, crunching and munching on our snacks.“So, you’re trying to say that you got your abilities back.” Carla repeated as she made her expression that showed that
SCARLET’S POVTWO WEEKS LATERIt’s been two weeks, and I was finally back at school. I couldn't tell if it was going to be weird going back to school after everything happened. But I was sure it wouldn't be the same. I would feel more alone than I was before. When I approached the school's entrance, my heart was racing. I felt this paralyzing fear inside me as I glanced around. "Welcome back to school, Scarlet." I murmured. If it were before, I would have been more than excited to get to school, but looking at the school’s building, all I could remember was my 18th birthday.I remembered how I was so nervous back then, wondering who was going to be my mate, and what his reaction was going to be when he saw me.Unknown to me, my 18th birthday was the year that hit me with sorrows. The year my life turned upside down and I started to question my own existence. I exhaled deeply and pushed myself inside the hallway. While I strolled down the hallway to my locker, all eyes were on me, an
BRAD’S POVI wrapped my arms around her, and sniffed in her scent. It was calming especially since I was having a mental war in my head. “I’m sorry for the way I treated you, Scarlet. I’m truly sorry.” I apologized, hugging her tight, but I could feel her trying to push me away. I could feel her trying to resist me like I was a plague. Then I withdrew myself from her, and stared into her eyes. I could tell she was quite surprised, but I hoped that she was going to accept my apology. I could feel her anger too but I could always change that. “I’m also sorry for taking you away forcefully, and for the death of your mother. I really feel so bad for this. Please forgive me.” I apologized. "I know you think it's all my fault and I accept that. My desire to be with you got into my head and I wish I could go back to change that."“Forgive you?” She questioned softly, looking at me with a surprised expression.“I know you are really angry with me. Look, I realize that I made a mistake in pi
SCARLET'S POV“I’m… I’m sorry. I wasn’t meant to do this.” I apologized as I fluttered my eyes in nervousness.“You’re apologizing for what?” Brad asked, out of curiosity, also looking at me like he was really baffled.“I… I’m talking about the kiss. It wasn’t meant to be, and I wasn’t supposed to keep going.” “Look, it’s fine. I really love that, and I feel it wasn’t wrong.” Brad said, trying to convince me.He moved closer to me, and held my chin lightly, then looked into my eyes, lovingly.“It doesn’t matter. I wasn’t supposed to.”“Why do you think so, Scarlet?” Brad asked, looking like he was trying to get the answers from my eyes.“It isn’t right, Brad. What isn’t right, isn’t.” I said, then turned to leave, but Brad held me back.“Alright, I understand. That could have been jumpy, but I’m willing to take everything slowly, and gradually, as much as you want. Just don’t leave.” Brad said, in a soft tone.I melted, and it felt as if I shrank, and my heart melted. Looking into Br
SCARLET’S POVThe way Carla had said it, made me feel somehow. I hadn’t thought too far on it, and even when Carla told me to be careful, I really didn’t want to be careful. I wanted to be carefree for once, and believe that Brad was truly sorry and that he wanted to make it up to me. I wanted to feel that love for once, at least.“Alright, ma’am. Did you have lunch?” I asked Carla to quickly change the topic.“Well, I can’t really say that was lunch, but I really don’t mind if you want to sponsor my lunch.” Carla chuckled, and looked sideways, because she knew I didn’t mean for it to go that far.I chuckled, and slammed my hand on my face,“You really are something else, Carla. Alright, lunch is on me.” I yielded to her.“Good. And it’s not just going to end with having lunch. We got to have fun after that, and there is every possibility that we’ll be coming back at night.” Carla squealed in excitement.Carla was a great vibe, and I was glad to have her as my friend, especially in t
SCARLET’S POVIt was difficult to know who these girls were as they had their faces covered up with masks. Carla and I, held hands, with anxiety, knocking at the door of our hearts.They closed in on us, although, there was still a considerable space between them and us. “Who are you and what do you want from us?” I questioned outrightly, still holding Carla, tight.“You really don’t need to know us. But we’ll tell you what we want.” The lady who seemed to be the leader, spoke.“And what do you want?” I asked, with a shaky voice.“I want you dead. And if your friends love you that much, she can follow you to the afterlife.” The lady replied as her claws came out smoothly.She was a wolf, and her scent was a bit familiar. In fact, their scent was familiar, but I couldn’t make out who they were exactly. “Why would you want me dead?” I managed to make my voice loud and clear.“Because you deserve to die. A murderer like you is a terror that needs to die down. Girls, are you ready?” The
ELIAS' POV.I sat in the living room looking around as I had nothing to do, and my eyes fell on the flowers Scarlet had received. Who had sent them? Did that mean there was someone else who liked Scarlet? Was there someone looking to propose to her? Because the only reason a girl would receive flowers from an unknown person was when the person was trying to make himself known as a lover and for some reason, the thought did not sit well with me. Shortly, Scarlet returned with a cup of hot, brimming coffee."Here." She said, handing the cup to me."Thanks." I replied and watched her sit next to me exhaling loudly. "Is anything bothering you?" I asked as I put the cup to my lips. "Hey, hey, it's hot. Careful there." She said, extending out her hands like she wanted to grab the cup from me. I chuckled. "Of course I do know it's hot and I'm being careful. I really would have preferred something warm though. It's scalding hot." I told her, finally managing to take a quick sip of the cof
SCARLET'S POV. Egg after egg dropped, filling the space, and I couldn't help the feeling of raw panic eating me up. I had ever seen such a monster with different traits. It has pincers like scorpions and made loud noises. It buzzed like a bee, and was so solid even though it was made of ants. It was laying eggs which was really unbelievable, but what scared me was that I didn't know what would happen if the eggs happened to hatch. What creature would we see there, and how would they eat us up?I took in deep breaths, as me and Elias were pushed together. I couldn't help myself. It felt like I would suddenly scream, and go out. The eggs fell against us, and it was then I knew I couldn't help myself. “Elias!” I called out, as my hand closed over his shirt tightly. My mouth opened wide, and I fought for breath, but couldn't find it. “Scarlet, Scarlet, breathe!” Elias said, looking at me intently, as I hit my chest, trying to breathe. My eyes filled up with tears, and it felt like I w
RALPH'S POVEstelle looked at us all, enjoying the looks of shock on the faces of the men. Then she walked over to me, and bent, placing a hand on the table, and the other behind my chair. I wouldn't deny the ice in her eyes. Everything about her seemed cold, and although I hated her being that close to me, I did not budge. I stared at her right in the eye, without fear. “You must be having a hard time, right?” She spoke softly. “Well, I've had a harder time.” She said, then straightened up, without taking her eyes off me for a second. She seemed to built for revenge, and in her eyes were the echoes of pain, and cold. She took a few steps backwards, before giving a smile that didn't reach her eyes, then she turned away, walking out of the hall. The elders all looked like they had been holding their breaths, and they let it out quickly, looking at each other. “I believe we've discussed all we need to discuss.” I said, getting to my feet. Sitting around, doing nothing was something
RALPH’S POVI dressed in my room, trying hard so time wouldn't run out on me. There was a council meeting scheduled for the day, and I had to attend instead of Elias. The council elders had sent in multiple envelopes, all demanding to see Elias. ‘Where is the Alpha?’‘What is the Alpha planning on doing?’‘Is Alpha Elias aware that things are becoming even worse?’They had sent in all kinds of questions, and I understood their impatience. It was all stemming from the fear Estelle had woven into their hearts. A knock came on my door. “Come in.” I said, brushing my hair. If I didn't look my best, they would assume Elias didn't know what he was doing, and that he had just put some random person on his throne. I really hoped he and Scarlet would make it back alive, and quickly because I was in no way fit for an Alpha. A maid walked in with toast on a tray. “No, no, I'm fine. I didn't ask for breakfast.” I said, but she didn't retreat. “Before leaving, Alpha Elias gave me strict ord
SCARLET’S POVWe fell mercilessly, hitting the rough edges, getting bruises all over. I landed on the ground with my head in an awkward position, before straightening up, and looking at Elias, who was sprawled on the ground, breathing hard, as he looked up at the sky. I looked around. Apparently, we had fallen in some kind of hole. Due to taking quick hasty breaths, the dust managed to get into my nose, and I sneezed hard. We heard the strange buzzing sound, and I covered my mouth, only for another sneeze to come true. I sneezed again, and Elias scrambled to his fist to cover my mouth. I held his hand there, willing myself not to sneeze. Eventually, I let out a tiny one, and with my eyes watering, I looked around, taking Elias' hands off my mouth. Everywhere was dusty. It was probably because we had fallen through it. All the dust seemed to be settling. “What do we do now?” I whispered, giving a little cough, as I tried to swipe the dust away from settling on my face.“I think w
THIRD PERSONIt wasn't just Elias who felt the tendrils of fear squeezing his heart. Scarlet felt it too, and it felt like her chest was on fire, just from wondering what would happen. The mere terror that the clanging sound generated made her heart beat faster at every clang. It was too much for her to handle. She looked around repeatedly, and the soft wind whipped her hair into her face, which she brushed back with both hands. Already, her palms were cold and sweaty, and the anxiety was just too much. She needed the suspense to be over. “What do you think that is?” She asked Elias, still looking around, trying to guess what could be the reason for the weird sound. “I have no idea.” Elias replied, as the sound grew louder. “We should… I think we should move on.” Scarlet suggested, wanting to make a move. It was so obvious that whatever was approaching them with the weird sound wasn't single. It wasn't two, nor was it three. It was definitely a lot.“I say we wait.” Elias replied,
ELIAS’ POVI couldn't understand the fear and anxiety filling me up. It wasn't the first time Scarlet and I had been on a journey, or been faced with dangerous creatures, and people, but still there was that nervousness. That whispering voice that told me my fears were not twisting lies in my head, but trying to bore the truth into me. Something really awful could happen, and I might be unable to escape it with Scarlet by my side. Either way, I hated the feeling. The whole place spoke, and gave an aura of power, dark power, and it boasted too easily of how we could get killed. It was the main reason for my fears. The man looked at us, and even without the features on his face, I was somehow able to tell that he had a smile on. Then, I looked at Scarlet. She also seemed lost in thoughts, and it would be the best time to try to convince her, but she would despise me for it. It was better I carried out her wish, than to let my fear get the best of me. “We are willing to try. After
Scarlet and Elias couldn’t help but admit within themselves that they were overwhelmed by fear. Elias knew how dangerous the journey was, and this made him even more scared. “Well, hello.” The man spoke, in an eerie tone. “Who the hell are you?” Elias managed to question him, as they were both wary of him. “A question which actually isn’t the major concern. But I’ll tell you one thing. If you dare try to escape, because it’s only expected of you to want to run from me, you won’t be able to get to the world beyond.” “Uhn!” Elias exclaimed softly, not knowing whether to believe the man or not. “Yeah. To make things more understandable for you, I am the passage to the world beyond, which only means without me, you can’t go into the world beyond. So, now, I hope you know that it is only unwise of you to run from me. And if you have enough time to waste, you can actually run from me, and when you realize you’ve been wasting your time, you’ll come back, and definitely meet me here.” Bo
SCARLET’S POV It was dawn already, and was time for us to set out for her journey. If it was an outing, I would have been so excited about it, but then, it was a dangerous journey which we are just going on for the sake of a friend which we have taken as a family. Even from the name, the world beyond, one would have known that it isn’t a place one can take lightly. For Elias to have been so adamant on us not going there, it was evident that it wasn’t like other dangerous places that we have gotten ourselves into. “Are you certain you are ready?” Elias asked me as we headed towards the woods. “I am more than ready.” I responded to him, not wanting to sound discouraging. Even if I wanted to sound discouraging, it shouldn’t be from here when he could easily turn back and by then, whatever I do, might not make him change his mind, anymore. We didn’t have to walk too much before we got to the woods, and that only made me feel a little anxious. But then, I had to stop myself from getti
SCARLET'S POV “I know, and I feel quite bad for going down that lane, but you know we’ve got to do all it takes to ensure Ashley is back to good health. Who knows? She might be able to help us with an information. You know she was captured by Estelle. She must have seen a lot which would be very helpful for us.” “I understand. Just look for better ways to convince him regarding something than hurting yourself. Well, let me leave you to go over to meet him. I’m sure he’s so annoyed with both you, and himself. You’ve got to make him feel he isn’t making the wrong decision.” “Alright! I’m on it.” “He’s in the garden, by the way.” Ralph informed me, and I smiled lightly. “Thanks.” I appreciated him, then I stepped out of the room and walked towards the garden. On getting to the garden, I saw him standing and gazing at the sky with both hands in his pockets. I knew he was going through a lot, and had a lot of responsibilities burdening him. So, all he needed was things to go a bit eas