After running for a while, I stopped and dug my paws into the ground, the rumbling of the wolves startled me.'Just how many are they?!', I listened well to the rumbling and detected the silent area with no wolves, 'West'.I turned left and ran at full speed, 'Hold on! Why does it seem like I have been here before ?'. I looked around carefully, 'I have been here before'. Seeing my countless paw marks I realize I have been running yet arriving at the same position, 'This is insane! I'm trapped in a mace!'.ETHAN'S POVSurrounded by a pack of hybrids I was more than ready to take them down. With my speed clearing them out was easier, I couldn't help but steal glances at Selene, her white T-shirt was dripping blood but I sighed in relief knowing it had to be the hybrid's blood. Her golden curves swayed with her every move, Now I see why her name is known far and wide... Her courage is on another level. I suddenly noticed the more we killed these wolves more kept coming like they were f
SELENE'S POVHow to come out of this mess?, just when my head was racking out ways to escape this strange mace I heard Claudio's voice calling for me."Sel!!!".Awooooooooooooooo! I howled as a signal.Seeing him I transformed back to my human form, just that I was stark naked. I am not embarrassed in the slightest after all it is a normal thing for werewolves, but it looks like Claudio isn't okay with it."Cough! Cough!!!!", He coughed hard and hurriedly turned his back to me, "Sel!!". He yelled.I chuckled before saying, "Yo! We used to have our bath together when we were kids!!". I yelled back."That was when we were kids Sel!". He yelled before snapping his fingers.The White T-shirt and Jeans I was putting on earlier suddenly appeared on my body. I smirked slightly, "Merits of having a wizard as a friend"."Tell me what did you find?". He asked."There is something wrong with this place... It is like a mace, I have been running for hours yet I keep arriving at the same spot". I
"Selene!!". I yelled forgetting formalities.Seeing Claudio checking her pulse, I quickly asked, "How is she?". "Drive! She is fine, she just needs rest". Claudio replied. Without thinking twice I stepped on the accelerator and drove like my life depended on it Getting back to the headquarters, Claudio hurriedly carried her down and took her upstairs to her room.Looking at her pale yet peaceful face I realized something, for the first time I know what it feels like to be afraid of losing someone. 'I'm scared... I don't want to lose you, Selene... What a beautiful mess I'm in '."Prince Ethan". A guard called me snapping me out of my reverie."What is it?". I asked."Master Odius calls for you at the meeting room". He said and left after a slight bow.I took in deep breaths before heading to the meeting room.Crink!!!!The door opened and I walked in to see Odius and some other Elders, they were all human... Is this the Human Council?Odius stood up upon my arrival, "Prince Ethan, t
"We should head back home and send troops to guard here instead because we are of no use here... Our clan needs us more". Ethan said without batting an eyelid destroying the hopes of the Elders.I wished to comment but I ran out of words, and my head suddenly became blank."Alright then, you both should return, the matter on the ground is greater than we thought, staying here is not the solution... I'm sure we will overcome this!". One of the Elders said. Come to think of it, throughout the discussion this Elder didn't say a word he just watched and listened to the extent that I almost forgot he was in the room and now that he spoke up the other Elders nodded and agreed with him, he must be their chief. [It looks like we will be going back home soon] I said inwardly.[We will be fine] Lena replied.Just when I was trying to calm myself down I heard him say, "I will be leaving tomorrow". It felt like a huge rock was thrown on my chest, I found it difficult to breathe."Why so early?".
ETHAN'S POV"I will be leaving tomorrow". "Why is that? So early?". Odius asked but I couldn't tell him the real reason,"The earlier the better don't you think". I said."At least you will be able to attend tonight's celebration". One. Of the elders said."There is a celebration tonight?". I asked confused."Yes, tonight is the crossover night to a new year, we will be holding a gathering, thank goodness you will be able to attend. You and the princess must not miss it". Odius said.I turned to see Selene only to discover she was not in her seat anymore."It seems like the Princess was feeling unwell so she excused herself". Odius said."It looks like we will have to burden you with the task of informing her". Another Elder said."No problem". I said and stood up instantly as I headed to her room.Knock! Knock!"Princess Selene", I called out but no answer, thoughts were getting the worst of me I patiently called out again."Princess Selene?"."Hold on a sec". I finally heard her vo
8 pmETHAN'S POVSoft yet classy melody filled everywhere, I gently went downstairs, the once white background had now changed to a festive background bringing life to the hall.Everyone wore a beautiful smile on their face as they gulped down their glasses, just then I discovered something, not only humans are in this hall, but there are also witches and other vampires and werewolves. Seems like they are the exiled members."Prince Ethan". I heard my name and turned to see Odius with the other Elders dressed in suits making them look charismatic. "It is a good thing you are here, the more the merrier". Odius laughed."Speaking of which, where is the princess?". Elder Luke asked and I looked around,"She's probably still dressing up, you know Women". I said and they all burst into laughter."I will go get her". I said."There's no need for that, there she is". Odius said and pointed at the stairs.I turned and I saw her, a true Goddess.Her golden brown curls were packed in a low bu
"What!!! Who? What are you saying Sel?". Claudio exclaimed."Ethan... Ethan is my Mate Claudio, I don't know why this is happening to me. He is a hybrid and his wolf isn't awakened yet but Lena can feel the mate bond and I think... I have fallen for him too. I don't know what to do". I busted into tears, I think I have held it in for too long."Shhhhhhhhh... Please don't cry, you know how much I hate it when you do". Claudio said as he embraced me."I don't know what to do!". I cried harder."Please stop crying, I know we will sort things out okay... Please just stop crying ". He wiped my tears immediately and I tried my best to stop crying."What about him? Does he know? Have you told him?". Claudio asked and I shook my head."No, not at all...I don't think I have the guts. Even if I tell him what can he do about it?". I asked and tears welled up in my eyes again as I tried my best to hold it back in."Claudio, I am the next Alpha of the blood moon pack, and he is the son of Nicholas
This bliss didn't even last three seconds because she suddenly pulled away and went farther away from me. "Someone is coming". She said."I know...". I replied and moved closer."W_what are you doing?". She asked."You are an intriguing little goddess, it's like you have two different personalities, one minute you are cold and fierce like a vixen, and the next, you are innocent and cute just like a bunny... You have never failed to pique my interest ". I said and kept coming closer." Someone is coming". She said and moved to the back to avoid me but her back hit the railing.She tried to move to the other side but I trapped her with my hands on the railing."Where do you want to run to huh?"."It will be bad if someone sees us like this Ethan". She said worried."Don't worry she can't do anything about it". I wrapped my hands around her slender waist and pulled her close, "Instead... worry about what I'm going to do to you"."Ethan...".I lowered my head and enveloped her lips with
"What a lovely way to start my day," I muttered with a rare smile, carefully holding Selene's letter. Her familiar scent of grapes and lavender still lingered on the paper, driving me crazy.Just as I began to read it again, a knock at the door disrupted the peace of the moment. My smile faltered slightly, but I immediately recognized the faint scent of metals; it could only be her."Come in, Natalie," I said without looking up, my voice calm but firm.The door creaked open, and Natalie stepped inside, her graceful movements and steady demeanour as composed as ever. She was one of the few in the empire who dared approach me unannounced. Her sharp eyes scanned the room before settling on me, and a faint smile tugged at her lips."Good morning, Your Highness," she greeted, her tone polite but laced with curiosity. "I see you've received something… interesting."I folded Selene's letter, "What is it, Natalie?" I asked, keeping my expression neutral. I wasn’t in the mood for small talk, n
ETHAN'S POVThe clash of swords rang in my ears, but my mind wasn’t in the fight. Every movement, every swing, every parry felt hollow, mechanical. I could tell Valdemar, my sparring partner, was growing frustrated. His strikes became sharper, more precise as if he was daring me to retaliate with the ferocity I was known for.But I didn’t. My thoughts were elsewhere—on her.Selene.She hadn’t replied to any of my letters. I’d sent so many, each carefully crafted yet desperate, hoping for some sign that she was okay. The silence gnawed at me like a huge rock was placed on my chest.“Crown Prince Ethan!” Valdemar’s sharp voice cut through the haze in my mind. His blade hovered a hair’s breadth from my chest. I hadn’t even registered his approach.My eyes narrowed, meeting his steely gaze. “What?” I snapped, my voice cold as ice.“You’re distracted,” he said bluntly, lowering his sword. “If this were a real fight, you’d be dead.”I sheathed my blade with a deliberate motion, the scrape o
"Sel," Claudio began, his voice steady but heavy with concern. "The celestial power sealed within you is breaking down. Your body can withstand it, but it will take time—and a lot of meditation—to adjust. As a result, you may experience temporary blindness whenever you tap into the celestial power."His words struck me like a thunderclap, silencing the thoughts racing through my mind. I swallowed hard, my voice trembling as I asked, "You’re saying every time I use the celestial power, there’s a risk of losing my sight?"Claudio nodded solemnly, his eyes meeting mine. "Yes. Today, I was able to cast a rejuvenating spell to help you find balance. Without it, you would have been without your sight for at least twenty-four hours.""A whole day…" I repeated, the weight of his words settling over me. I forced a sad smile, trying to mask the growing unease in my chest. "Well, that’s not as bad as I thought." I hesitated, glancing down at my hands before whispering, "For a moment, though, I t
My heart dropped again at my own words, the weight of them crashing down on me like a tidal wave.The darkness pressed in, thick and suffocating, wrapping around me like an old, cruel companion I had hoped to never meet again. It was the same as before—the endless void, the familiar feeling of weakness and helplessness. My body froze, unresponsive, while my mind spiralled into a panic."My lady!" Ruby's voice broke through the oppressive silence, sharp and filled with worry. I could hear her footsteps rushing toward me, the faint sound of paper rustling as the writing materials were pushed aside.My trembling hands rose to my face, my fingers brushing over my eyes. I blinked—once, twice—but the darkness remained. My chest tightened painfully as dread clawed its way up my throat."I… I don’t understand," I muttered, my voice barely a whisper. My words trembled as much as my hands.Ruby knelt beside me, her hands gently cupping my shoulders as she shook me lightly, trying to draw me bac
I didn’t want to make them worry again, so it seemed best to head back to my quarters. And yet, my heart ached with anticipation to read my Mate's letter. Just the thought of it warmed me in ways I hadn’t realized I needed. "I’ll send word to them," Ruby said, her voice steady, and I nodded in agreement. Hand in hand, we made our way back to my quarters. As we arrived, I noticed the six wolves guarding the gate. I recognized them instantly. They sensed my presence before I could even speak, their deep, resonant howls filling the air in unison. The sound was a song of reverence, a celebration of my return. Their fur shimmered under the moonlight, their eyes glowing with recognition as they stood in their full, imposing forms. The moment I approached, they howled again, softer this time, as if acknowledging my return. Their joy was palpable, and it lifted my spirits more than I could have imagined. A smile tugged at the corners of my lips, warmth flooding my chest at the sight of th
"Oh, what would I do without you?" I asked, shaking my head, the faintest trace of amusement in my voice.Claudio grinned, his confidence shining through as he replied without missing a beat, "Nothing."I couldn’t help but laugh, the sound breaking through the lingering tension like sunlight piercing through storm clouds. He joined in, his deep chuckle blending with mine, and for a moment, the heaviness of everything we faced felt a little more bearable."You’re insufferable," I said, still smiling."And yet, you’d be lost without me," he teased, his tone light but his gaze warm and steady.I rolled my eyes, but my smile didn’t falter. "I hate that you’re right.""Get used to it," he said with a wink, leaning back against the nearby tree.As the moon continued to cast its soft glow over us, I realized that no matter how hard the road ahead would be, I would always have Claudio by my side. I silently thanked the Moon Goddess for our friendship.But then, a prickle of unease crawled up
Mother taught me sword dance because I had no other hobbies except fighting, she didn't want me to grow with only fighting in my head so she taught me sword dance, a unique way of combining violence and peace, the best way to relieve and express myself, it's a pity I have been too busy with the Hybrid attack I forgot about it.Claudio waved his hand, and a drum appeared in his hands; he sat down calmly, ready to beat it. I smiled happily; it has always been like this: he drums, and I dance.Excitement surged through my body the minute his hands started to beat the drum majestically. Dum Dum Dum Dum Dum.With my twin swords in hand, I let the rhythm guide me, each beat coursing through my veins like a long-lost melody. I moved gracefully, my feet gliding across the earth as if I were dancing on air. The blades became an extension of myself, slicing through the wind with precision and elegance, their sharp edges catching the light of the moon.I twirled, leapt, and spun, the sound of C
My ears perked up at the mention of this, "Mundonile", I muttered, Father nodded and continued, "Yes, Mundonile, Legend says it has the pure essence of the moon goddess herself, Agatha said if we could find it, then your mother could be healed and she will be able to conceive", Father paused again, he took in deep breaths and continued, " On hearing this news I was overjoyed along with the pack, I sent wolves out to find it but our efforts were fruitless, I went to all the clans on the search of it but still no good news, worry gripped me I thought maybe the flower is just a legend after all in the past decades no one has ever seen or used it, I started to lose hope, just then I realized I have searched the whole of the supernatural realm but not the mortal world, so I went to the mortal world and I found leads to the flower, the Hunter Family, Mundonile is their Family Heirloom, passed down from generations to generations ".My eyes widened in shock on hearing this, "Hunter Family?!
Ruby gave me one last look, her eyes filled with both concern and affection, before excusing herself. "I'll go help Luna with dinner, my lady," she said softly, giving me a small bow. "Thank you, Ruby," I replied, watching as she quietly left the room, closing the door behind her. The room felt emptier without her, but I knew she was just as eager to make sure everything was perfect for my first meal since waking up. With Ruby gone, I let out a breath I hadn’t realized I was holding. My thoughts immediately drifted back to the letters waiting for me, tucked away in that secret compartment. My heart swelled with anticipation. I could almost feel Ethan’s presence through those letters, the connection we shared bridging the distance between us.I took another bite of the fruit, savoring its sweetness as I imagined what his letters might say. His thoughts, his worries, his love—all there, waiting for me to discover. A part of me itched to dash to my room and read them all at once, but I