Avery's POV I leaned forward, my eyes locked onto the seer's. "How can I locate my lost sister?" I asked, my voice filled with a sense of urgency.The seer's expression turned enigmatic. "That, child, is for you to decide. You must choose how to go about finding her, although there will be clues to guide you."I frowned, feeling a sense of frustration. "Are these clues accurate?" I asked, seeking reassurance.The seer nodded. "You will know them when you see them, Avery. You are a silver witch, after all. Your intuition and instincts will guide you."I thought back to my experiences as a silver witch, remembering the times when my intuition had proven to be correct. I nodded, feeling a sense of determination. I would trust my instincts and follow the clues, no matter where they led me.Alpha Red, who had been quiet until now, spoke up. "We'll find your sister, Avery. Together, we'll follow the clues and uncover the truth."I smiled, feeling a sense of gratitude towards him. With Alph
Avery's POV I took a deep breath and told Alpha Red about my dream, recounting every detail from the misty mountain to the dragon flying away. He listened attentively, his expression calm and reassuring.When I finished, he simply hugged me, holding me close. "We'll sort everything out, Avery," he whispered. "Eventually. Just try to relax, okay?"I nodded, feeling a tiny bit of tension ease out of my body. But I was still terrified, my mind racing with thoughts of my sister, the dragon, and the mysterious mountain.Alpha Red held me for a long time, his warmth and presence a comforting anchor in the midst of my turmoil. But even with his reassurance, I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that lingered inside me.As the night wore on, I lay awake, my eyes staring into the darkness. Alpha Red eventually drifted off to sleep, but I remained wide awake, my mind racing with thoughts and fears.It wasn't until almost dawn, when the first light of the sun began to creep into the room,
Avery's POV "Avery," a deep husky voice called and I slowly opened my eyes only to see Alpha Red looking down at me with a worried expression. "What's going on?" I whispered but he placed a soft kiss on my lips. "Alpha Red," I called, sensing the unsettling tension. Something was wrong and I could feel it radiating from him.He seemed uncertain before finally replying. "Someone is here and she wanted to speak with you," he said, not meeting my stare."Who is she?" I asked, trying to read his expression a bit . Finally he dropped his gaze and looked deeply into my eyes. I sense his emotions. He was angry as I initially thought. He seemed... Happy."She claimed her name is Callista and she asked to speak with you soon," he said but I was already scrambling out of bed before he could finish his speech. I grabbed a robe and put it over my nightwear, rushing my way to the door but alpha red held my hand before I could take another step."She's in the meeting room and the maid is attendin
Avery's POV I stared at Callista, my mind reeling with shock and confusion. "What do you mean?" I asked, my voice shaking. "Why are you accusing Grandfather of such a thing?"Callista's eyes flashed with anger and sadness. "He orchestrated Mother's death, Avery," she spat. "The Silver Wizard, our own grandfather, was responsible for her murder."I felt like I'd been punched in the gut. "Why?" I whispered. "Why would he do such a thing?"Callista's voice was bitter. "He feared that Mother's powers would surpass his own and endanger his position among the Silver Witches. He tried to control her, to keep her powers in check, but she refused to be controlled. And so, he had her killed."I felt a wave of nausea wash over me. Our grandfather, the man we'd always revered and admired, was a murderer?Callista's eyes seemed to bore into my soul. "And he sent Mother to be married to the Dragon Lord, didn't he?" she continued. "He thought that would keep her powers in check, that the Dragon Lor
Avery's POV I walked into my room, hyperventilating and finding it hard to breathe. The years in my eyes streamed down and I tried to think of what to do to distract my mind and the anger burning inside of me. All my life I'd lived in lies and deception. No one ever told me the truth and I had to deal with the pain of their betrayal. Just when I thought everything was finally falling into place, I had to discover that it was only a lie and nothing was real. Everything felt like the universe was against my happiness. Why did it hurt so much? I felt like dying. The pain was just so much that I could feel my hands trembling."Avery," Alpha Red's voice broke my thoughts and I turned to look at him with tears filled eyes. "He lied to me. Everything he ever said was a lie, including that of my mother's. He claimed she was the reason he wanted to live. He claimed he loved her so much and her death devastated him but it was all a lie. How could he be devastated when he literally caused her
Avery's povI arrived at the meeting spot, a bit flustered and out of breath. Callista looked up at me with a hint of concern, but I brushed it off. I had needed that moment with Alpha Red, and I wasn't going to apologize for it.I sat down in front of Callista, taking a deep breath to compose myself. I had asked Alpha Red to wait for me, knowing that I needed to have this conversation with my sister alone."Callista, I need your help," I said, getting straight to the point. "The war with the vampire kingdom is coming, and if we don't destroy them, our child will die."I ran a hand over my stomach, feeling a surge of protectiveness towards the life growing inside me. Callista's eyes followed my hand, and she nodded solemnly."I'm with you, Avery," she said, her voice firm. "We'll do whatever it takes to protect our family."I felt a wave of relief wash over me, knowing that I had my sister's support. Together, we would face whatever challenges lay ahead, and we would emerge victorious
Avery's POV I led the way to a secluded spot in the underground, the air thick with the scent of damp earth. The space was cavernous, empty and silent, except for the sound of our footsteps echoing off the walls. I turned to Callista, my voice barely above a whisper. "Let's begin the ritual."But Callista's response was measured, her eyes gleaming with a hint of caution. "Patience, Avery. Using my powers isn't something I can rush. I need to transform first, and we need to prepare the space."I nodded, my mind racing with anticipation. Callista explained that she needed to transform into a dragon before she could harness her fire. And we needed to draw a circle on the floor, a symbol of protection and containment. I focused my powers, feeling the familiar surge of energy as I drew the circle.As I lay down within the circle, I felt a thrill of excitement mixed with a hint of fear. Callista began to transform, her body shifting and contorting as she took on her dragon form. I watched,
Avery's povAs the flames died away, I felt a strange sensation coursing through my body. It was as if Callista's dragon fire had awakened something deep within me, something that was responding to the flames.I looked up at Callista, and saw that her eyes were glowing with an intense, fiery light. And then, I felt it - a surge of silver magic erupting from my own body, meeting Callista's dragon fire in a burst of energy.The two powers swirled together, forming a bond between us that was strong and unbreakable. I felt Callista's power coursing through my veins, and knew that she could feel mine as well.Together, we began to channel our powers towards the fetus, trying to fill it with our combined energy. The dragon fire and silver magic swirled together, forming a vortex of power that enveloped me and my unborn child.As the energy built to a crescendo, I felt my body begin to glow with a soft, silver light. The dragon fire was infusing me, filling me with its warmth and power.And
Alpha Red's POV I called out to my daughter, Power, or Rubik as I liked to call her, as she ran across her room. She tried to hide, but I was too quick. I grabbed her and swung her around, her laughter and giggles filling the air.Just as we were having the time of our lives, the door to the room opened, and Avery stepped inside. She looked around the room, taking in the mess, and her expression turned stern. She gave me and Power a disapproving glare, and we both froze, caught in the act.Avery walked towards us, her frown deepening. "What happened here?" she demanded, pointing at the mess.I pointed at Power, and she pointed right back at me. I gave her an exasperated look, but she just made a face, her eyes sparkling with mischief.Avery shook her head, a hint of a smile on her lips. "You two are something else," she said. "Do you have any idea how hard it is to keep this room tidy?"I shrugged, Power still in my arms. "It's not a burden you should always bear," I said. "Besides,
Callista's POV As I stood there, tears streaming down my face, I thought I heard a familiar voice calling my name. But I was sure it was just my mind playing tricks on me. That was until I heard it again, clearer this time.I lifted my head, and my eyes scanned the room frantically. And then, I saw him. Ryker was standing there, a gentle smile on his face. I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me, but as he moved closer, I knew it was really him.I rushed towards him, throwing my arms around him and bursting into tears. "I was so scared," I sobbed, relief washing over me.Ryker hugged me back, holding me tightly. "I'm okay, Callista," he whispered. "I'm okay."I pulled away, scanning his body, and my eyes widened in surprise. He was fully healed. Not a single scratch or bruise marred his perfect skin."How?" I asked, my voice shaking with wonder.Ryker smiled calmly. "I'm a werewolf, remember? My healing ability is high. And the witch helped to fasten the process."I nodded, feeli
Third POV Tears streamed down Callista's face as she desperately tried to stem the flow of blood from Ryker's chest wound. His eyes, once bright and full of life, now seemed dull and sunken, and his coughing up blood only added to her distress. She felt helpless, unsure of how to save him.Just as she was starting to lose hope, the rescue team arrived, and gently but quickly, they lifted Ryker onto a stretcher, carrying him away to the infirmary along with the other injured ones. Callista watched, her heart heavy with worry, as they disappeared into the distance.As she stood there, lost in her thoughts, she heard Avery calling out her name. She turned to see her sister rushing towards her, a look of concern etched on her face. Avery immediately enveloped her in a tight hug, holding her close as Callista broke down in tears."I'm so sorry, Avery," Callista sobbed, her body shaking with grief. "I was so scared."Avery held her close, whispering words of comfort in her ear. "You're alr
Avery's POV I stood atop the Moon Palace walls, my eyes fixed on the battle unfolding before me. The war had finally begun, and my people were fighting valiantly alongside Alpha Red's pack. I could see Alpha Red himself, his massive form standing tall at the war front, far from the main gates of the Moon Palace.The vampire monarch and his men had arrived, their dark forms swarming across the battlefield like a plague. The clash of steel on steel echoed through the air, and I could feel the ground shaking beneath my feet.Despite Alpha Red's strength and experience, I couldn't help but worry about him. The sheer number of vampire armies seemed to be pushing our lines back, and I could see the main gates of the Moon Palace coming under attack.My instincts kicked in, and I raised my arms, summoning a fierce gust of wind to block the vampires' advance. The air was filled with the sound of snarling and snapping, as our people clashed with the enemy.I fought with everything I had, but i
Alpha Red's POV Avery turned to me, her eyes sparkling with determination. "Where do you think Callista's people should stand in the Moon Palace?" she asked.I considered her question for a moment before responding. "I think they should be held back, kept out of sight from the enemy. They should be our last resort."Avery nodded, understanding my reasoning. "The dragon army is known for their ability to cause destruction by burning down the enemy. It would make the fight easier, but..."I completed her sentence, my voice low and serious. "We might not get who were truly after."Avery's eyes locked onto mine, and I could see the unspoken name hanging in the air. "The Dark Lord," she whispered.I nodded, my jaw clenched in determination. "Yes. I believe the only way to defeat the Dark Lord and his people for good is to make sure he's there before we burn the army of vampires. There's a possibility he won't show up at the war front, that he'll be the last resort as well."Avery nodded,
Avery's POV Callista walked into the meeting room, and I asked her, "Are your people prepared?"She nodded. "Yes, they're ready. However, my guards will start moving a day before the war. The north is far from where the war will take place, so we need to give them a head start."I smiled, relieved to hear this news. "Thank you, Callista. That's a big help."Just then, a guard entered the room, carrying a letter. "Avery, this just arrived for you," he said, handing me the letter.I opened it, scanning the contents. My army commander's words jumped off the page, and my heart began to pound. He wrote that his scouts had infiltrated the kingdom and discovered that the vampires had already sent half of their army to hide around the Moon Palace. They planned to wait for the rest of their forces to arrive before launching a surprise attack. But what caught my attention was the timeline - they planned to attack by tomorrow night.I felt a surge of adrenaline as I continued to read. My comman
Avery's POV Callista's eyes blazed with a fierce intensity as she pressed a knife to my throat, pinning me against the wall. "Never hurt Avery," she hissed, her voice low and menacing. "Or you'll regret it."I was taken aback by her sudden threat, but I quickly regained my composure. With a swift motion, I grabbed her hand and twisted it behind her back, pinning her against the wall with her face pressed against the cold stone."If anyone should be threatening anyone to never hurt Avery, it's me," I growled, my eyes locked on hers. "I don't trust you yet, Callista."Callista's voice was muffled against the wall, but I could still make out her words. "I never want to hurt Avery," she said, her tone sincere.I raised an eyebrow, my grip on her tightening. "The same applies to me," I said. "But even though we can't trust each other, we're both important in Avery's life. Which means we have to give each other the benefit of the doubt."Callista's voice was laced with a hint of desperatio
Alpha Red's POV I woke up to Avery's peaceful slumber, her chest rising and falling with each gentle breath. I smiled to myself, feeling a sense of contentment wash over me. I slowly got out of bed, trying not to disturb her, and made my way to the shower.After a refreshing shower, I returned to Avery's side and gently kissed her lips. She stirred slightly, but didn't wake up. I smiled and whispered, "I'll be back soon, my love."I left the room, closing the door quietly behind me. As I entered the sitting room, I saw Callista already seated, sipping a cup of tea. I walked over to her, my expression stoic, and sat down in front of her."What information do you have for me, Callista?" I asked, my voice firm but polite.Callista raised an eyebrow, her eyes flashing with a hint of annoyance. "I'm not your servant, Alpha Red," she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "But I'll grudgingly share some information with you. My men spotted some suspicious movement at night. There are trace
Avery's POV As I entered the room, Alpha Red's eyes locked onto mine, and he strode towards me with a sense of urgency. He pulled me into his arms, his lips crashing down on mine in a passionate kiss. I felt a rush of excitement and relief at being reunited with him.When we finally broke apart, Alpha Red asked, "Why didn't you come back earlier? I received your letter, and I was thankful for it, but I was starting to panic."I apologized, feeling a pang of guilt for worrying him. "I'm sorry for bothering you, but there was something I had to handle, and I didn't mean to keep you waiting."Alpha Red's eyes narrowed slightly, and he asked, "Is there any reason to guess what that something was?"I shook my head, smiling wryly. "It's exactly what you're thinking. It's about the upcoming war. I had to check on the pack's progress and see how they're holding up."Alpha Red's expression turned serious, and he asked, "What's the update?"I filled him in on my conversation with Darius, telli