85. He can't be your boyfriend! "What's wrong with him?" "Everything about him is wrong, Aria." "Name them, Dad." Aria demanded in her tearful voice. "Why don't you like Jake?" "Well for one, he is a rich spoiled brat." "That's not a valid reason." "Then maybe you'd be satisfied if I mention he is a man whore even though he's so young." He ran a disgusted scanning look up and down Jake's body. "Totally immodest, mannerless, disrespectful and full of flaws." "They don't make sense." "Then make them make sense, Aria," Zavier's high pitched voice took her off-guard. It reminded her of the old father he was to her when she was weak without a wolf. The only difference was that her old father didn't care who she was hanging with, or for that matter if she had any friends."But dad," She began only to have a hand shown to her. "I don't want to talk about it once we get home. Not ever. You better end things with him and never mention him to me again." He said. "You have five minute
86. The Parallel World Its flames burnt bright and blue, flickering and dancing with an otherworldly energy that seemed to be alive with magic.As the limp man was staring into it, it grew bigger and bigger. Approaching close to it, he could feel the intense heat emanating from the fiery sphere, and can see its flames lick and lap at the air around it. It grew large until he could step inside it. The ball shrunk back to its original state and vanished behind him. The limping man prostrated on muddy ground with his face flat. Luckily, the ground was not wet as compared to other times. He was saved from the efforts of cleaning dirt and mud from himself. Getting up again, he walked further. It was a forest blanketed with red light illuminating from a red moon. This was a parallel world where the moon came out red and sun burgundy like an old witch's cracking dark lips. The rivers flew with water as red as blood and leaves on the trees like dried sheets of red pain that is left spilled
87. Bring Aria here Alpha Derwin stared at the fire burning across from him. The heat from his flames reddened his face. He was not amazed that his people from the pack that made out alive with him eighteen years ago were praising Aria. There was not a single crease of exasperation on their faces or hostility in their tones as they responded to Archer's information. That one thing had kept his eyes sparkling with an inner glow that came from listening to the gallant tales of his granddaughter. Aria was a part of him. She was the flesh of his beloved daughter. He had not seen Aria or pictures but from the given description, he could imagine her being as beautiful-- or say, more beautiful than her mother. A desperate feeling clawed at his heart. Suddenly he desired to see Aria. He yearned to look in the eyes of the blooming warrior Aria was becoming. She had the traits of two most powerful wolves. With her father's skills and her mother's beauty and legacy of selflessness, she would
88. Dad's warning "Oh, I am sorry, Dad. I'll get a napkin quickly." Zavier wanted to say it wouldn't be needed but Aria hastily spun around and returned with a cloth. "I'll clean it quickly and get you some more fresh juice." She said as Zavier looked at the glass of juice filled to the rim. Aria was not paying attention. She scrubbed it off the dry table that her father had just cleaned with the tissues. Her eyes ventured past him on the door of the kitchen that overlooked the view of their house's main door. Zavier gaped over his shoulder only to find the door bolt. Everything was as normal about the house as always. However, Aria acted differently. "Are you waiting on someone?" He asked, making Aria flinch and get on an alert mode like he caught her stealing a candy. "No, I am not! Who would I look for?" She sheepishly chuckled and continued to scrub the table unaware that there was nothing to scrub off. Zavier gave her a once over. She was dressed nicely in a gorgeous rose
89. Camping "Different as in how?" "Like..." She hesitated. "Have I changed?" "You did," He smiled. "But if you ask me I don't see much change." Aria turned around to look at him with her own eyes rather than at his reflection, "If we minus your bogus confidence, you're pretty much like the old Aria I've known earlier." "Bogus confidence?" Aria faked a glare. "So you think I fake confidence." "You do, Aria." Jake pinched her nose playfully. "You try to be confident but you're still shy and meek on the inside." "Is it bad?" "For me it's good. I'm glad you didn't change like most of the girls I know did after finding their wolves. And to say, you're a hybrid." His reply froze her. "You really think I am still the same?" "Of course, darling," He turned to face the mirror. "Just look at yourself. Do you see anything different about this lady here?" Aria only stared. Hence, Jake hugged her closer and said in an honest voice, "If there's anything that changed after all t
90. Invasion Aria and her friends Daisy, Christine, June, Tori, and Lora were all excited for their camping trip in the ranch during the beautiful spring season. They arrived at Lora's uncle's ranch when the sun was shining bright, and the birds were chirping. They were greeted by the rancher and her pregnant wife. Without occupying the girls for a long time, Lora's uncle guided them to the small reserved woody area for camping. It was just perfect with tall trees giving the vibe of being in a jungle. No one would believe this was just a small piece of land reserved as the woods by the rancher as a small endeavor towards keeping nature intact, and not tearing apart. "Wow, this place is amazing," exclaimed Daisy, as she looked around at the lush greenery surrounding them."I know, right? I can't wait to explore," replied Tori, already grabbing her hiking boots."Naomi and I come here all the time. You will love every second here." Said the rancher. "Here's some marinated meat for yo
91. Saved By An InchAria put a hand across her eyes to prevent a blow on the face. What hit her was a gust of wind as she heard the creatures' shuddering roar echo around her, shaking the very foundation of courage. It was followed by the sound of something falling on the ground far away after hitting something like a tree or a rock. "Aria," Her eyes flew open and mouth trembled into a relieved smile for Jake was kneeling before her, his hand going to cover the hand on her stomach. His eyes took in her bleeding stomach and anger made his eyes shine tenfold fiercer than she'd seen the silver creature's. He picked her in his arms and dropped her under a tree away from the creatures. "Wait for me here, cupcake. It won't take more than two minutes." He brushed his knuckles on her cheek and smiled between the tightness around his jaw. She beamed weakly, assuring him that she was okay. But her expressive eyes that were like two little globes of emotions gave away her agony. A sinew bel
92. Dealing with the Hunter "Before you accuse me of your daughter's injury, let me inform you Mr. Wright, that it was not caused in my presence." Jake offered confidently, yet his voice held an edge of hesitation. With the first streak of pink erupting in the sky in the morning, they settled into their cars and came back to pack. Aria bid bye to her friends. They laughed about the camping and how memorable it had become with the appearance of the creatures. It was full of adventure. Not to mention they were getting to get back home in one full piece. A few scratches and bruises here and there were okay. Daisy was escorted by Kai to her house. When Jake had turned to Aria once their friends walked away, she tried to take him in confidence that she was good to go alone. Her house was not far away, and by the grace of the moon goddess combined with the kindness of the rancher's wife, her wound was tended to. Although she felt irritated and soft pangs of spasms made her belly turn i