Flanagan's PovThe process had been something I simply stood glad was finally over. The wise words, the solemn acts, and the crocodile tears. I honestly never expected it would be this difficult to convince a teenage girl to change her mind? It was harder than I expected, as I had to do things I never expected I would; and since the day Eleanor died.I cried. And even though it hadn't been real, it was still. Because I had remembered her mother in a brief flash. And against my own will, the tears then flowed into reality. I knew I wasn't lying to her in saying I was her father, but I also knew I didn't look acceptable enough to be anyone's prized parent. So I chose to put on a play. And one that would appeal to her emotions, just enough to overshadow the doubt my physical appearance would bring.It was a heinous act even for me. Having to pretend my way to victory. But any plan that worked was a good plan, no matter how close it was to dishonesty. Besides...we were wolves. And for cen
Myra's PovI really hated sitting here. And I disliked talking to father like a mime; using my head and face to gesture, while screaming inside my head like I was insane. It was weird to see father's straight face even when his own words became stern; while my entire expression moved like a wave in the ocean, flowing in rage along with my feelings. I knew the forest view ahead of me was beautiful, but I wasn't in the headspace to truly see it for what it was. As I was livid at fathers words and annoyed at his heartless sentiments. I lost my temper and called him what I truly felt he was. The anger in me had reached breaking point, and the words had simply burst through my thoughts, and came out loud enough for him to pick it up in his own heart. I now hated this stuffed carriage front even more than before. And I deeply wanted to break out of the door beside me and run away, but it was locked. And I couldn't lift myself to lunge outside without my arm first brushing against Flanagan'
Colin's PovI really didn't want to be here. I had things I needed to attend to. And more significant things for that matter. This stupid family reunion was a bogus waste of my time; and I didn't even know why Noah had called this meeting in the first place? Because who were these people anyway? These brothers he said? I didn't know any of them? I hadn't seen any of their faces till today?And I was sure Noah hadn't seen them until recently either, aside from the fact that he told me. From the way he was still so unsure of himself in dealing with them. He looked like a shepherd trying to lead a herd of cattle. And I watched him with crossed arms, and raised brows; wondering what he had in mind as the purpose for gathering us here? He sat just ahead of me; thoughtful as he scratched his jaw and ran his hands through his hair. I could see he was controllably clueless, and wasn't making a show of it."Why are we here Noah?..." I asked now. "Really...tell me?" I stressed. "Because I have
Noah's Pov"I will not tolerate any conflict between you..." I yelled, belligerent. "Watch your tongues, and watch your attitudes...we are all valuable members of this meeting and if not, none of us would be present here; so watch your tone as well...""I will gladly watch mine if they agree to do the same..." Colin answered, pert. "These buffoons are growing wings where rags should cover, and I for one won't be insulted..." he snapped.I looked from him to the brothers. And specifically at Donovan. I knew he had been growing overconfident; and for a long time now. I, too, was slowly getting annoyed at his brazen boldness. "You need to respect those above you Donovan..." I said now. "You've been reckless with your words ever since, and even with me..." I noted. "I know you think you have full right to do so, but this is not your younger years...this is the present; and there are consequences enshrined for insubordination in this same time..." I said fiercely.I finished speaking and
Myra's Pov"That is a really daunting task you ask of the people around you..." Fathers voice rang again now. "It won't be that easy to just make all the bad things that have happened disappear..." he said. "Giving you space would only leave you even more alone with your thoughts...and asides being able to see them already, I can guess they aren't pleasant..." His voice was calmer; lowering in volume and increasing in depth. He now almost sounded like the inner voice in my head itself. And it felt so strange. I knew he was my father, and that we were family; as well as the fact that we were meant to see each other's thoughts for our own safety, but I hated the constant intrusion. I didn't like him being able to breach my subconscious anytime he preferred. I hated it even more as it was one-sided. He could see my thoughts but for some reason, I just couldn't see his? Because since our conversation started I had been trying and trying hard to read him. To see what was going on in his o
Noah's Pov"Wait what?" Colin asked suddenly"Did I speak too low for your hearing?" I asked, raising a brow."No, I'm just confused at what you're saying Noah?...you want to do what exactly?" he asked again, frowning deeper."I'm going to stop the feud between us and the Omegas...""And how do you propose we do that?..." he jumped. "There aren't any Omegas even left alive?" he pitched. "That's...that's impossible!"And I became silent now. I hated that it had to come to this; but it was inevitable. Because I knew I'd eventually have to tell him. That I'd have to let him in on the truth. But I trusted Colin, and anytime I had anything I couldn't handle alone, I went to him always. I was back in my seat again now and I rubbed my eyes in a sigh as I decided it was time to finally explain."That's what I used to think as well..." I said, turning. "I used to think they were all dead too Colin..."His face stayed frowning at me strongly, and I could see the confusion in his eyes, yet someh
Noah's PovI didn't know what to say. And I sank deeper in my chair as Colin watched me with eyes surprisingly forlorn. He didn't move or flinch as he actually waited for me to give a response. And I frowned internally as I wondered why he was so curious to know?"I would welcome them as I welcomed the brothers..." I answered. "And I'm already prepared to work with them in searching for more of their people..." I explained. "So if I find more of them it would actually be of help to us; because I'm planning on talking to the Council soon..." I added. "I'll hold a meeting and bring all the Elders together for a discussion on the issue... And the more Omegas we can find, the stronger our argument..." "So I would accept more Colin...only if we can find them..."And as I closed my mouth, his face relaxed back into bleakness. He instantly lost his shakiness, and darting eyes. He didn't fidget with his hands or glance at the brothers anymore. As his whole frame stilled almost immediately, a
Myra's PovI was still squinting at the fog when father hopped down from the carriage following Izon. I hadn't seen him move and as his feet touched the ground I turned, only to see him arching his back and wriggling his legs; groaning in a stretch. He cracked his neck and reached his arms high in the air, then brought them down to his hips and stretched again. Before he yawned and rubbed his eyes, opening his mouth wide."Home?" I asked now.But Izon had moved behind the carriage, and father was still relieving himself from the stress of stiff bones; as he performed several yoga poses before finally facing me and answering."Well...yes..." he said, nodding, as he looked around. "This is your new home"And I frowned; raising a brow as I spun my head around in every direction. I didn't see anything, I couldn't see anything. Absolutely nothing but bushes, shrubs, vines and a fog covered bridge. And my back being watched by two austere and emotionally unstable men. There was no building
Noah's PovThe last moments were glorious. The flash of white and the deafening sound of a strange ringing that pierced through my ears was divine.As a huge monster, and one bigger than anything I had ever laid my eyes on stood just ahead of me. Towering over seemingly all existence like a god in the flesh. It's height was closer to the sun than the clouds themselves; and if it made the effort, it's head alone in the right position could cause an eclipse. The sound of it's footsteps were like bombs dropping intermittently. And the claws that grew out of it's hands and body were the size of spears; the tips specifically sharpened for killing dragons. With it's skin white as chalk and scaly as a fish's hide.I laid flat on my back as Flanagan's blade had stopped halfway at the sound of the creature's roar. I was saved. And I stayed motionless; reeling in pain from the excess gratitude.The monster roared again, and the leader of the Rogues stood with his mouth agape as he dropped his
Noah's PovEverything else that happened after my claws tore through his flesh felt like a passing scenery. As I lost full control of myself, and my wolf instincts took full control of my entire being.Colin's loud yelling had attracted surprisingly hundreds of guards. But sadly they all ended in a similar fate. As I tore through and out of the dungeons with rage being my fuel and motivation. I chopped off heads and dismembered arms and legs, leaving corpses in my wake as I burst out into the sunlight. Only dimmed by smoke from burning houses and soldiers trampling stalls with maces.I roared loud and everyone's attention turned to me frantically. They all drew their swords with fear in their eyes as they looked up at me towering over them. I laid waste to more than I could count. As they kept coming in waves after wavesand kept dying in the same succession. My anger had reached a point never before seen, and now I was thirsty for blood.And blood did flow...As I tore through entire
Noah's Pov"Colin?" I asked, frowning."In the flesh..." he answered, gesturing. "And my oh my, isn't that such a dilemma..." he smiled."Your very own handyman turned against you?...""How could you do this?" I asked, groaning."It's simple really..." he shrugged. "Personal interest, isn't it obvious?..." "What did they promise you?" And now he laughed loudly. His voice booming as it reverberated across the hollow and cold walls of the dungeon. He chuckled and held himself with both hands clasped together, smiling. "They didn't promise me anything, Noah..." he replied. "Well they did. But that was simply a superficial desire. Because I'm not here for anything they can offer..." he answered. "They don't even possess anything of my interest to give. Because as it stands... everything is already mine." My hands were hurting and now my soul was burning. I was confused as to why Colin could be working with the enemy? I was losing blood flow in my arms as I wondered why my own frien
Noah's PovI regained my consciousness in pure darkness. The only light being the torches that spread out amongst gray walls, giving vision as little as bird seed.The side of my head hurt with a sharp pain as blood flowed down my face, trickling to the floor. I felt dizzy and every part of my body hurt. I couldn't see, so I tried to move my hands. But the only sound I heard was the creaking of bones and the jingling of metal. I frowned as I slowly craned my neck upwards. And found myself being held captive by a set of chains connected to the damp wall behind me. I shook my head in pain and frustration, realizing I wasn't just in this place, wherever it was. But I was stuck here too.My mind went through its own pain as I suddenly thought of what had happened? Where am I now? And if we had lost?The fight was something I vaguely remembered. And the only thing that stood out was the impact I made before everything went black. I looked down at myself now with the slightest glance and w
Noah's Pov I released a yell as I lunged forward; swinging my sword with all my weight behind it. I didn't aim. I didn't plan. I just moved to strike. And learnt too late that that was ignorant.As I saw him dodge the blow and myself become open for one. When I felt the full force of the steel fist he sent to my ribs. That cracked them in pieces like twigs.I fell to the floor, coughing blood. And air left my lungs as if it was being pumped out of my body. The pain was immense and it shot through my entire frame, making me keel over on the sand. Shellshocked. The horseman walked up to me till he got close enough to stand over me. I could see him smile down as I groaned in pain and his mouth revealed a row of jagged teeth. He held his sword by his side, then slowly sheathed it back. Now folding his arms and squinting at me.“Your time has come Alpha…” his baritone voice boomed. “I suggest you give up now while you still can, and maybe you'll be spared.” he said.”You are not winning
Noah's Pov I grinned as I stood up slowly. Then got up to my feet and smiled wide, nodding to the boy in respect. As he had just saved me the vain effort of chasing down a phoenix.He nodded back and as the man wanted to get up the second time; Danny instantaneously turned, aimed and fired again. Taking him to the ground in a louder groan.I was surprised at his speed. As I didn't see anything happen until the arrow had already hit its target. The boy folded his hand in a fist and gestured in victory. As the man on the floor now fell flat on his face.“I did it Alpha!” Danny yelled now. “I took him out!” he jumped, celebrating.“I did it!”He jumped and threw fists in the air, and even dropped his bow and did a dance in between. But I frowned as I would have loved to believe that too...Because the two arrows had landed closely together, and now looked like antennas sticking out of the man's back. And my brows raised in confusion and doubt. As I didn't believe he could be taken out t
Noah's PovTWO CYCLES LATERThe day the war began was one I would never soon forget. The day the morning sun became a gloomy circle in the sky. And the wind blew strong and rough; almost changing its form to the waves of a raging storm.I was out on the field with a regiment of men at the forefront, while reinforcements laid hiding in plain sight. I held my sword and shield, but they felt burdensome. As I hadn't held even a stick in a good year.Yet I stood at the gates of the pack house. Directly in front. Holding the fort as the leader. And desirous to land the first kill. My blood was pumping, adrenaline raging and annoyance building. I was here to fight alongside my men, and to the death if it meant it.We had spread out in units; some on the ground, some in the trees, and some underground. The plan had been relayed, reiterated, and understood. And the day to implement had come. It was finally time. The moment of truth.The day of Reckoning…I felt strange yet confident. As inside
Moon Goddess's PovEverything was finally unfolding. The foretold destiny was being unveiled. And soon death would rain like fire. Yet new life would be born and watered from its ashes.The birth of a new generation was already at its wake. The drums of fate and the inevitable hands of time have brought into the present the catalyst for a future never expected. The world would see new light and a new peace. But only if it can survive the old darkness.Great things come after arduous hardship. Great men are forged through the cold of trials and in the furnace of tribulations. And the stars of men can only shine under the cover of darkness.The Alpha had done well to heed my voice.He had done well to not people please, and was wise to not have chosen to do what would make others clap, over what his heart felt was right. A true man with a true heart. And with as many allies as enemies.Yet the deaths of the people he killed which have come and gone still linger in his mind… As he still
Flanagan's PovI rode back to the training field and boiled. With my anger reaching the clouds in the sky, yet its power originating from hell. I was angry, and wielding my sword with enough force to crack the hilt in two. And I gathered speed as I climbed up and came down the hill that led to the training area.I powered down the dusty path, seeing the hoof prints of the men who came before to inform me of my daughter's health. And it hurt me to see her sick and forlorn. Because she was important and I needed her. I could sense she had a versatile power in her. And one that would be important to our victory.Yet now she has been sidelined and put aside by illness...And Colin was to pay.My anger doubled as I powered down and reached the men. Who now looked at me with their eyes wide as I doubled in size in their vision. I rode even though close, and at full speed; only stopping after ramming into a soldier and sending him flying into a tree, landing with his back first. And from th