Ariana's POVI opened my eyes in the same room I had woken up before, it was dark and dimly lit. I sat up in shock that I was still alive and hissed as pain aced up my sleeves, how did I survive? "What the hell were you trying to do to yourself?" Eric disengaged from the shadows and walked up to me, shaking my shoulders forcefully, I hadn't noticed that he was there, his face was enraged in the shadows but I simply do not care how he felt, I was only angry as to why he had to bring me back to this suffocating pain "Why did you save me?" I lashed out, pounding on his chest, he held my wrist, "You're gonna reopen your stitches" he bit out and I snatched my hand from his grasp, "let me go, what I choose to do to myself is no business of yours" I fumed getting up from the bed, I walked towards the door but he grabbed me back, I fought against him furiously, in my anger, I felt a strange power overtaking me, that strange rush I had felt in fashion bureau of, I pointed at him with all fi
Ariana's POV I felt strange, it felt as if I was missing something but I don't know what, I was alone in the room, I stood up and quietly walked downstairs, Eric was preparing something very delicious, my stomach growled and I followed the aroma straight to the kitchen, I was starved, he turned when he heard my footsteps, "You are awake, dinner will soon be ready""What are you preparing, it smells so good""You'll see, just be seated, I'm almost through with my cooking" he came in just as I was about to sit and placed a plate before me, "venison" he smiled at my glee as he took a seat for himself, "It was your mom's favorite too" I felt a pang of sadness at the mention of my mom, I miss her a lot and I miss my sister also, she's my only remaining family, now that my memory has returned, I remember I had made my mother a promise that I'll take care of her, "I need to go and see my sister" Eric's head snapped up and he stared at me, "huh! Alright but not now, you need to be equipped
Ariana's POVIt's been weeks since I last saw Samantha, I hope she's doing fine, I want to meet her so that she could see that I am okay, I'm just here learning spells and how to use my power as when I'm through, I will be back to her as soon as possible, I understand why she hates me but I had promised mother that no matter what, I will be there for her and that was exactly what I had planned to do, Eric had brought me here for my safety when my powers had manifested, he had saved my life back there, otherwise, who knows what could have happened, I wondered why I had gotten so enraged that night, what must have happened to me? I felt like there was a hollow inside of me, I carried my hood, perhaps what I needed now is to be with a family member, I thought as I put it in to avoid being seen by anyone and be recognized, but it turned out I was a witch, after all, it was no winder that Samantha had always referred to me as a freak, I'll go to her now and apologize for every. I bumped int
Ariana's POV"What do you mean by that?" I felt chilled, I had just encountered my mother's killer and couldn't identify him, "Who is he?" I whispered in trepidation, seeming to know who the person would be but still needed confirmation, he waved his hands and I stared at the image projected before me, "the TV guy" I whispered, "His name is Dylan Sabastine" I looked at Eric, confused, "but what crime did my mother commit?" "The rich don't care about the poor" tears trickled down my cheeks when I remembered how cruelly my mother had been killed, I would have died that day but was rescued by a hunter, the scars were still on my arm to prove my near death from the hands of that cruel man, "Back in the days, witches and werewolves never get along, I guess he found out your mother was a witch""Was that enough reason to get her killed?" I wailed, "my mom would never hurt a flea. I'm going to avenge my mother's death, a life for a life and I'm going to do so right now""Wait, this is not
Damien's POVI stared at my brooding friend, wishing there was some way that I could alleviate his pain, I understand that feeling, what is meant for a wolf to lose its mate, that suffocating crushing pain, I had felt that way when I lost Ophelia, a part of me just died along with her, I wish I was the one dead instead of her and waking up each morning to the memory of her demise was so unappealing. I patted his back, "We'll get her back, at least your mate is still alive" he looked at me with eyes filled with pain, "it's more painful to live with your mate's hatred" "I'm sorry man, I understand" he sighed tiredly and sat, "how's your patient""He's fine now, thanks to you, I was able to treat him" "Now that he's fine, are you going back to the pack" I nodded at his question, "but after you've gotten back Ariana,""Thanks"It hits me suddenly that I was through with treating my patience and would have to return, how time flies, I thought of Samantha and decided I'll take her out on
Samantha's POVIt's been days since that incident and I haven't heard nor seen Damien, I was alive but the pain inside of me wouldn't let me live, I was just a shadow of myself, I caught myself crying most times at odd places, one day, I was walking down the road and saw a couple, holding hands and looking all loved up, I suddenly wished it was I and Damien and then, I remembered that he was gone from my life forever, tears trickled down my cheeks without me realizing it, a passerby had to express her sympathy towards my state before I realized that I had been crying, my heart hurts so badly and I regretted ever falling in love. I had never fallen in love before and now that I did, it had to be with a man who was still so much in love with his dead fiancee.I was walking on the road on my way home, I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't realize I had entered the main road, the steady honk of a car jerked me from my reverie and in an attempt to move out of the way, I fell by the way
Samantha's POV I screamed as another arrow whizzed past my ear, Damien quickly grabbed my hand, "run!!!" "What's going on? Why are they shooting at us and who are they?""Just do as I say and nothing will happen to you" that wasn't a satisfying answer but this wasn't the time to insist on an answer, so I nodded and started running alongside him with my hand tightly clasped in his, "This way!" He shouted, leading me to a very narrowed and steepled road, "there's a cave up ahead" he was now walking behind me on the narrowed road, his presence somehow calmed my racing heart, he has a way of making someone feel safe even in the midst of danger, "hurry up" he said with urgency and I quickened my steps, I could already see the cave and I made a dash towards it but I slipped and twisted my ankle, I screamed in pain and would have fallen but he caught me just as I was about to reach the ground, "Are you okay" his concerned gaze stared at me and I nodded and started to walk towards the cav
I observed him pacing back and forth in front of the building, and for a brief moment, a strange sense of déjà vu washed over me. I shook off the feeling, but it left me with an eerie sense of foreboding.His head snapped up when the sound of my approaching footsteps reached him. He hurried toward me and grasped my arms."I've been waiting for you, Ariana," he said.I pushed him away, my voice laced with a mix of frustration and curiosity, "What are you doing here?"He replied with urgency, "I need to talk to you." Despite my resistance, he pulled me back."I don't wish to speak with you," I declared, trying to break free from his grasp."I won't give up on you, Ariana," he pleaded, his words carrying a tone of hope. I couldn't help but wonder why he continued to act as if there was something between us when I felt no love for him."I'm telling you to stop referring to us as if we ever had a relationship; it's futile. I want you to know right now that I don't love you," I asserted. His
Author's POVDamien paced outside the door where Sam and Ariana were, he was asked by Dylan to protect the ladies while the battle raged outside and he wished he was out there to help his friend, the noise of the battle and howls of wolves filled the air."What's going on?" He asked the werewolf he had sent to check on how the fight was going on outside"They are not dying" the wolf replied with a voice filled with fear and trepidation laced down Damien's spine"What do you mean by they are not dying?" He asked"The wizard's men kept coming back to life, it's as if they have numerous lives, the Alpha even bit the wizard but he stood back up"A soft gasp from behind him had Damien turning around to see Ariana holding onto the doorframe"Luna, what are you doing? You are supposed to be in bed" Damien said and quickly walked toward her"There must be a way to make them die, there must be," Ariana said and stared at Damien, did you find anything when you were captured?Damien shook his he
Lilith gazed around the crowd that had gathered for her supposed wedding with Dylan and was surprised to see the Lycan king and some Alphas from other packs, who had invited them? Were they expecting this wedding? She had proposed the wedding to Dylan only yesterday and it was solely her idea, he would not have had the time to invite them right? There was barely any preparation done.Her nerves were almost frayed with nervousness already and she was so tensed but today was the day she and Erasmus had planned to take over the pack and nothing could stop them. If the Lycan king and the others want to be at the party, then they are welcomed.Where the hell was Dylan? He had asked her to go out while he got the contract, what was taking him so long? Erasmus and his soldiers were set already. She had intentionally not invited the werewolf's council of elders nor had she invited any external pack because she did not want any external complications but somehow, external packs had found thei
Author's POVLilith dashed towards Erasmus's house, she could not wait to tell him the news about her success, by tomorrow, the Blood Moon pack would no longer existShe paused when she got there and saw him screaming angrily outside, something must have upset him this much and she ran the remaining distance toward him"Master, are you okay?" She asked with a worried frown as she gazed around to see what might have upset him this much"Is the deed done?" he asked and turned towards her"Yes, Erasmus, the wedding is set for tomorrow and we shall attack by then, the contract will be signed by then"He narrowed his eyes on her, "the contract has not been signed? What the hell are you still waiting for since you have him under your control""He got sick when he was about to sign it earlier and...""Excuses...I don't care about it, get him to sign it tonight" he clenched out and gazed at her meaningfully, "unless, you have developed a soft spot for him""No way in hell, that will ever happ
Author's POV Damien opened his eyes and groaned in pain, "where am I?" He whispered as he stared around, damn, he was not supposed to go unconscious.He sat up and groaned a little, damn it, he was in so much pain and he had been in and out of this excruciating pain for God knows how long, his head was pounding furiously, "damn you and your wizard Lilith" he muttered and gazed around for anything that he could use to boost himself to a standing position. He felt so weak and his bones cracked in pain as he pushed himself up, he had to get out of there, he hadn't even learned anything about the staff that Ariana spoke about.The room where he was kept was empty and he wondered if the wizard was close by or if he had gone out, he hoped for the latter because right now, he was too weak to fight He slowly moved towards the door but as expected, it was locked from the outside, he placed his ear on the door, listening for sound from the other end but heard none, it would seem like Erasmus
Author's POV "What the hell did you just do?" Dylan screamed at Sam and dashed towards Ariana'she said that was the only way to bring your back""Bring me back from where? Dylan asked as he tried to stop the flow of blood"Let's get her treated first then I'll tell you everything""I'll go and get your husband," Dylan said standing to leave"That's not possible" Sam quickly grabbed his hand to keep him from going outDylan frowned at her impatiently, Look, despite you being my sister-in-law, I should be punishing you for this""Calm down Dylan, first of all, Damien is not available, secondly, you cannot let anyone know about what happened here and lastly, I need you here to help or I might lose a sister and you, a wife. After all, it's your fault that this happened to her"Dylan stared at her in bewilderment, "hang on, how is this my fault? You stabbed her""She asked me to" Samantha replied curtly as she tore Ariana's clothes to view the wound"She asked you to stab her and you jus
Ariana's POV I stretched lazily and could not stop the smile that sprang to my lips as my last escapade with Dylan filtered through my mind.I touched Dylan's side of the bed but he was nowhere to be found, I slowly dressed up and went downstairs.The loud cheers and music that filled the air reminded me that the festival was still ongoing, it was way past midnight and I was sure that those pack of wolves was going to be there until dawnI sighted Dylan seated at the head of his table, enjoying his drink while watching those dancing and cheering, I smiled and made my way toward him"I see that you are enjoying yourself," I said and placed my hands on his shoulders with a small kiss on his cheek"Ariana," he said but made no move whatsoever to return my kiss, he did not seem happy to see me and I frowned"What's wrong?" I asked, puzzled by his odd behavior"Nothing, I am tired and need my rest" he stood up and walked away"What the hell just happened? Why was he suddenly acting cold t
Lilith's POVI watched as Dylan finally came downstairs to join in the pack's festival celebration, he had left me at the council's celebration without a second thought and I had to find my way back to the pack.If I did not hate him so much, I would have said that I admired how much he loves his wife, I could say that I was almost jealous of the kind of bond that they both shared, not even the thought that I was also his mate could alter that bond but then, I was furious because their bond was really messing up with my plans and Erasmus was beginning to get agitated and impatient with me.My heart soared when I saw that he was coming downstairs alone, that meant his wife would not be hovering around him like a vulture and messing up my plans.The celebration was ongoing and there was dancing, drinking, and dining in the pack, this was my opportunity to add the elixir to his drink and finally have him eating out of my palms. I quickly poured his favorite French wine into a glass, and
Ariana's POV "Can I have the next dance?" I heard a voice say as soon as the music stopped and I turned to see the Alpha of the Red Moon pack standing behind me.Dylan frowned and I knew he was going to kick the ass of the Alpha that made such a request but before he could say anything, I smiled at the Alpha, "of course" I replied and placed my hand in his.Red Moon pack was one of the strongest packs in the werewolf's kingdom and this was a great opportunity for me to make him an ally, I needed to know those that I could rely on when I sent for themDylan's face was thunderous, he was not too pleased having his Luna in another man's arms, well, he would have to deal with it because what I was doing was for the betterment of our pack.I swayed in the arms of the Alpha of Red Moon pack and he drew me close to him, "you look beautiful tonight" I arched my brow at him as we moved synthetically to the rhythm of the song, "you mean pitiable right? Not beautiful" I replied, testing the wa
Author's POVLilith could not believe what Ariana had offered to her on a platter of gold. Perhaps, Ariana was not as smart as she had thought and had fallen for her act, she smiled inwardly as she thought of how best to use this opportunity presented to her. Erasmus will be damn proud of her, she needed Ariana to fall completely into her trap, and by the time she realizes just how much she was hated, it would be too late because she would have carried out her plans and destroyed the pack Right now, she just needed to look for the right opportunity to give Dylan the elixir so that he would be totally under her control.There were whispers as soon as Dylan got to the festival with Lilith, news had reached other packs that the Alpha of the Blood Moon pack had a new mate but they were not too sure how true it was.How could he choose an Omega over his beautiful and powerful wife who risked everything just to be with him? He could have just rejected this mate and kept on with his wife bu