Amante POV
The night was cauldron-black when we arrived at the Lausanne mansion on the island. The air of fall was humid and heavy. Despite that, everybody was present to welcome our arrival. The tower was ready for the celebration.
Aside from that, tonight was the first of the new moon. It was the Aswang monthly feast and Allyssa could be any happier when we got here just in time. She went to her room to change into the traditional wardrobe used for the festival.
“Master Amante, congratulations! We heard about what happened in New York and we were amazed! It was not an easy fleet to take.”
“Most of the time, if we were confronted by those human hunters, all we did was cower or endure the torture. We lost too many friends for not fighting back.”
“Now, we have hope. We have our heroes, King Amante
Amante POVThe four of us was over the moon. The dark night was filled with laughter and applauding. We stayed awake and waited for everybody at the top of the tower.“This is the first time this has happened, Master Amante. For all the years since my mother’s reign over the clan, none of us had awoken during the ceremony. It was believed to create havoc as Aswang was feral during the punctilio.”Madame Maida seemed relaxed to talk casually. She was even all smiles.“I have something to ask. Where do they go?”“They were dispersed accordingly. Some must be in Bona Viesta, others went to San Carlos this time. Every month we choose different rural areas where the residing Aswang spy had us an eyeful of the place.”“I have met your kinds before in Verte Monde about half a year ago or more. Was there an Aswang in that area that I was not aware of?”
Amante POVI could only gape at Allyssa. She was the one who suffered a lot back in Verte Monde. I could not just believe she would be that willing to stomp her feet back on that place.“You will be there for me. What’s there for me to be afraid of?”She even shrugged her delicate shoulders as if it was the most natural thing for her to say. I glanced at Madame Maida and Seer Iris Meritis. They do have approving looks on their faces.We stood quiet after that. It was awkward that I do not even know how to breath naturally. The trip back to my pack has never occured on me for quite some time. In fact, I do not even thought about it ever. The talk about it completely spoiled the happy and cheerful mood before.The peaceful hours of the sacred night demand refection. I ask myself out to provide
Amante POV“Are you sure you're feeling okay?”Allyssa nodded. We are inside their private helicopter flying to Verte Monde. This morning, I hesitatingly agreed on the trip back to my pack. If I would be honest, I have been nervous about it ever since we had the talks. I am terrified for my mate, for the response she would get from my packmates.“I feel good, my love. I'm not afraid. I haven't done anything wrong to them.”“But Marina, what really happened to her?”“I also don't understand what happened. When I woke up, I was looking for Marina. Irna said you were together, and I got jealous. When Irna called Marina, she came in a rage. We argued but it wasn't too much of a bout. She was a she-wolf and I was just a human being at the time.”She pauses for a moment before talking ag
Amante POVThey hugged each other excitedly, like two long time friends that have not seen each other for a year. I was glad, my wife was happy and having a wonderful time with her friend. We stayed by the balcony where they kept on talking to each other.I was merely a stranger before them, but I do not envy their closeness. I actually felt relieved that she was enjoying herself. This sight was familiar.It was Marina and my mate, together and enjoying each other’s company. I used to feel jealous and left out. It was my arrogance, my self proclaimed superiority over everybody else. I was reminded how awful I was with Allyssa back then. “Enough Amante! All was now a part of the past. You should learn from your mistakes but do not take it to the heart. You have to forgive yourself as much as Allyssa forgave you.”“I agree Amaltheo. All I can do now is to
Amante POVI met Maziar Brennan when I was only six years old. He was often invited by my father, the king together with his Alpha. He was the beta of our neighboring pack, the nearest to our kingdom.When Amaltheo, my spirit wolf appeared early, he was assigned to train me. All I know about fighting came from him. He also became my savior when our kingdom was attacked by the human beings. He brought me to Verte Monde, and both of us became part of Irati Nardus Pack of the winter wolves. We had many wars fought together. I chose him as beta of my acquired kingdom. He was the last thing I have that reminds me of my past, and until the end, I expected him to be an ally. How did he become a traitor?Irna said it started when I met Allyssa. So, most probably, he doesn't know anything about the Andrews, who had been my collaborators for so many years.“He
Amante POVI called on Joaquin and Senyora Luisita. I asked for information about Cape Narciso. I will need the help of Alpha Mayor in my plans.“Cape Narciso? I just heard that place. It was announced on the new in the television that the frequent earthquakes here are due to the periodic volcanic eruptions there. Some have also reported refuge from there last week after the latest eruption.”“The volcano erupted? How strong?”I felt uncomfortable about the news. If it was true, then the pack stationed in there must be in danger. It’s a disaster!“I think just enough to evacuate some people from there. I know there are some who refused to leave. Maybe the situation there was not so bad.”I was silent for a while and don't know what to say. Allyssa held my hand.“Would there some problem, Amante?”
Allyssa POVIt was a gloomy night. The moon was peeking behind the thick and blacken clouds and there were no other celestial bodies on sight. The dark surroundings was eerie to the eyes of the preys scampering away from their hunting predators.There were wolves around. The crow nestling on top of a birch tree that was swaying along with the dancing, cold squalls has its piercing eyes on the pack of ten wolves lurking in the shadows. An adult bison was growling wildly at the center of the chaos.Apparently, the werewolves were in the middle of hunting. Alone against ten salivating predators, the enormous bison fought bravely for its precious life.It attack the wolf at its right side all of a sudden, which caught the assaulted off guard. Its frail body collides against the hard bulk of its attacker. The heavy sound of the impact of the collision shook the ground beneath those two beasts.T
Unknown POVThe ritual was attended by several werewolves in the pack. Some males put the dead animals in the fire as offering while the other packmates howl incessantly to the peeking moon. They look like they were calling for the Moon Goddess herself.The savory scent of the roasting meat of the offerings wafted strongly in the surrounding air. The wind carried up the smoke to the sky. And as if the moon had smell its palatable aroma, it appeared from behind the clouds at its brightest glory.It was an ominous sight for the werewolves. They believe the Moon Goddess accepted their offerings and they howl louder and jovial even more. Everybody participated on the ceremony. Even the Alpha was howling at his loudest in harmony with his packmates. As his sight was on the bright moon, he was mentally praying for the Moon Goddess.“You are the most powerful of all, Moon Goddess. You made us all,