“SAPPHIRE!!!” I can’t believe what I am seeing. “XENO!!!”“You know that guy?” Sherman asks me while looking at Xeno who is walking beside the guy who is just abnormally tall and huge. “I wonder how they met. We thought Jackson’s just gathering woods in the forest,”“You sent him in the forest while there are wyverns around here?!”“He’s actually the one who saved you when you fell down from the sky,” Jasper explained, smiling while waving his hand happily to the giant. “He’s a strong,baby talking guy and a gentle one. He insisted that we have to help you when you are unconscious.“I am grateful. But maybe at least you didn’t tie my hands and feet. I would have really appreciated that” I retorted to Jasper sarcastically.My feet moved on their own just like what my heart wanted. I couldn’t wait any longer for him to get in here. My walk turns a little faster and then finally, I run toward him as fast as I could while my eyes locked on his smiling face. He’s here for me! He came!I
“How did you know this is the way William and your friends went? Do you have some kind of psychic ability or something?”Xeno hasn't told them yet that he’s a werewolf. I guess he doesn’t trust Sherman fully enough to reveal his true ability. We are all on our way towards the red forest where Xeno tracked Frix and Kelly’s scent. They are not too far from the spot where Xeno found me. Now, we’re all on the move to save them. We can all hear shrieks of Wyverns from somewhere and I have this feeling that Kelly and Frix are on the same spot where the terrifying noise is coming. I am glad that Sherman and the others agreed to come with us. I don’t think I can leave them in that place when they can't even take down a single Wyvern. I feel like they have become my responsibility. For me to protect and that gave me some sense of purpose. I want to help them go back to the human world as my gratitude for saving me when I fell from the sky unconsciously.And the good thing is, one of their f
“It can’t be…”I watch Xeno do his best to get to the top of the Wyvern. The monster keeps on wriggling in agony from the stab wounds that William already inflicted on it. Jasper and Jackson’s mouths are gaped, admiring how well Xeno handles the situation while Sherman and Markan are attending to William, who is now unconscious in the old man’s arms. Kelly ran straight to them, her face full of fear as she called William’s name repeatedly.I am actually astonished to see that expression on her face. I’ve never seen her look so scared like that since I met her. The smug and condescending look on her face that she usually wears is gone and what I am seeing is fear of losing someone important to her. Even Frix is bewildered by what is happening to his sister. The whole place was filled with the Wyvern’s blood-curdling shriek as Xeno made his way to its head. It must have figured out what he’s aiming and before he could even stab it with the arrow that William left on the Wyvern’s neck,
“I’m sorry…”All of us decided to make a short stop at Sherman's request. He and the other boys are celebrating now that they are all being together and that William had miraculously survived the first wyvern that took him and the second one that nearly took his life. He’s getting more rest with Kelly who never left his side and so Frix is stuck with Jasper who is just the same age as him. I could hear them talking about a game but I have no idea what exactly it was. I am still learning about the human world and every knowledge I get from them is just fascinating. I could see they are having fun and I am glad that Frix doesn’t feel so secluded in the group because he’s young and he cannot relate to the conversation of the adult people.I turned to look at Xeno who had just come to sit with me near the mouth of a small cave where we chose to stay for a bit. Just like always, the sky is dark and the clouds are looking heavy, but no rain is pouring down from it. Good thing the breeze is
“How is he?”After Xeno and I’s sweet moment, we both decided to get back to the others and check on them. I went straight to Kelly who was looking out for William. She seems very dedicated to the man and I immediately knew that she must have imprinted on him while they were together. I am so curious about it but chose not to ask any more questions, simply to evade any awkwardness between us.“He’s getting well. Thank you for healing him,” Kelly tucked her blue hair behind her ear and then put both of her hands in the pocket of her jacket. She uncomfortably made short eye contact with me and then lowered her eyes and exhaled. To my surprise, she took one of my arms and pulled me a little farther, away from where William is lying, sleeping peacefully near the warmth of the campfire. “I-I got imprinted on him… unexpectedly.” she awkwardly told me and I also never expected it for her to tell me what is going on between her and William.I smiled at her, “Isn’t that a good thing?”She fro
“You have to go around that mountain to get to the ravine you are saying,” Sherman said to Xeno as we all headed towards the rocky path inside the red forest. I am so glad that Kelly and I have the same size of shoes and she brought a spare one which she gave me. It’s just a little heavy for me and I never have to wonder because werewolves are naturally physically strong.“I thought you and your body are the only people strayed here?” William asked Kelly, his eyes squinting as he walked behind her while Kelly is obviously avoiding having any conversation with him. I think she’s still scared to admit to William that she lied to him.I looked at Xeno and he just shrugged. I never expected him to let William and the others join us because it is true that having too many people in the group will catch the attention of the monsters in this place but he knows we can’t just leave all these people now that the demons are getting more aggressive and ferocious because of the opened portal in th
My heart almost burst in fear when the sickening sound of bones snapping apart was Xeno’s bones. But to my relief, it is one of the enemy’s necks, being broken when he landed a powerful punch on its nape, breaking the spinal cord in the process.“No wonder he’s so strong,” Jackson commented, looking proud of Xeno. An average wolf is not as strong as him but I think it’s the Alpha’s blood in his veins that makes him stronger than thirty physically strong humans.But it’s obvious that he struggled so much because he fell down on one knee, catching his breath in exhaustion. “Ohh no, Xeno… he is badly hurt!”His shoulders are bleeding badly so my feet automatically move to rush towards him to check how bad his cut is. While I am running toward him, I am still looking in the corner of my eye at how Kelly and William are doing while they are finishing off the last one. I couldn’t sense Motley’s presence anymore and I am sure that the coward had already fled from the area.“Xeno… Let me see
“Tell me who’s that Ava you met in your Uncle’s house…”His eyes widened in surprise.We are all resting beside a small river in a forest. It seems there is no night or day in this place and we only get to rest when everybody gets tired. Frix tried to use his wristwatch to calculate the time but it was not working. It seems any gadget from the mortal world aside from the flashlights is not working here. Kelly and Frix's phones are dead too.There are faint screeches and wails from random sides of the forest which makes everyone restless, making it so hard to sleep so just to give everyone some peace of mind, each of us decided to take turns to watch for any danger that might come in our spot. And since everyone is so exhausted and I am the only person in our group that could replenish my mana and expel any muscle spasms or body pains that I get during our long hours of walk, I volunteered first to watch the place.But it seems Xeno couldn’t sleep and I could see him frowning and turni
“Darn it, Sapphire. Stop ruining your make-up. Please hold your tears back until the end of the ceremony,” Kelly scolded me. It was a bit funny though because when she was the one whose tears flowed incessantly down her cheeks as she watched the problematic makeup artist reapply the foundation on my cheeks.“Oh Kelly…” I helplessly looked at her as she wiped her face with a white handkerchief on the mirror, “Please don’t make me too nervous. I feel like I am already sick in my stomach thinking about the expectations of the people outside,”“You don’t have to think about any of them, Sapphire,” Ava uttered as she arranged the beautiful bouquet of white roses in her hands, “You just have to look straight in the aisle and just focus on Xeno. Just focus on him and breathe slowly and calmly. You will be alright,” she advised and held both hers and Kelly’s hand to ease the nervous feeling in my chest. They both gave me an encouraging smile as they helped me with my gown after the makeup art
Everyone was busy preparing for the wedding and volunteered to decorate the whole garden with white roses because they all knew it was always my favorite. Kelly has been busy managing the event with Ava because they want it to be perfect for me. Although they never wanted me in the venue, I still insisted on helping With the decorating because there are not many things to do in this place for me and I never want to go shopping just like Kelly suggested. I would rather stay here and be with them after Felrim gave me the very good news that he will bring my parents and my brother on the day of my wedding.And Xeno has been very busy with other stuff but he decided to delay all his meetings and stay with me the whole day today, organizing and arranging things to my liking. Kelly has been a great organizer though. I guess it was a talent she has been hiding from everyone and I believe it will open a great opportunity for her in the future. She’s a reliable person when you plan parties and
“I have never seen you blooming like this before, Sapphire. What happened?” Kelly asked me teasingly while giggling after she wrapped her arm around my arm and we both walked inside the Clarkson Mansion's garden. After the long trip from the villa back to this place, Xeno became too busy from all the meetings he arranged with all the advisors and staff of their family business and the people of his Clan. He finally embraced his destiny as the new Alpha and many are pleased that he is back, believing that peace will be eventually restored for all the people of the Clan. The ones who were not happy, the people who were loyal to Phillius had already made their exit and that was much better because Xeno believes that opposition in this pack will not be tolerated, especially since those people rely on Phillius’s greed after receiving so many gifts from Phillius just to gain all their support against Xeno.But now that my fiance is in charge, there is no way Xeno would let them continue t
"I can't believe it's almost over, Xeno. That I can finally sleep at night peacefully, without being scared someone would take me away from you again.""I will never let that happen again, baby. Never again, I swear," he whispered to me as he brushed away the strands of hair straying on my face. The party was a blast and I am happy that everyone finally got to enjoy their night even after Phillius suddenly appeared and surrendered himself to the Faes. And despite that Kelly declined Xeno’s offer to take over the Clan, I guess Xeno has no choice but to stay in that Mansion and manage everything until his father returns. I just can’t tell him that it’s ok for me if he would become the Alpha of his Clan but I know that he still has this trauma from his ancestors that he wants to run away from. But that pack was his legacy and so many of his people are counting on him for the changes that their pack needs. And I believe that Xeno is the kind of Alpha their Clan needs. He has more compass
“What is happening?”I didn’t notice that Xeno was already behind me when the three Faes came for Phillius. The confusion was etched all over his face as he looked at the three guards and then at his twin brother who batted an eye at the concerned expression on his face.“Don’t be too flustered, Xeno. I finally dare to face all the things that I did. You are right. Death is not the end of everything so I am hoping we could still see each other if I ever still have the chance to see both of you in the Realm of the Immortal,” Phillius smiled at his twin brother, his eyes full of peacefulness where I never saw any heavy or dark malice in them anymore. It was as if the antidote gave him a rebirth into a person that is now far from the evil’s grasp.“No Phillius… wait—”“No. Xeno,” Phillius furiously yelled at him, but there is no anger in his eyes but pain. I can see clearly that Phillius still doesn’t want to go and that he is scared that he will really be able to see Xeno once he enters
“Phillius—”Xeno’s hands quickly pulled me against him as if he had seen a monster from his nightmare. But I cannot blame him. Phillius indeed came back to his immaculate beauty. His hair was back to its golden color and shone under the lights of the chandelier, his body bulked and grew muscular once again, and his eyes were bright blue as if he had never experienced suffering from the curse all his life. He stood straight in his regal suit with all his focus on me while setting down the spoon and the glass of wine on the table. I never expected it but he smiled at both Xeno and me like he was a different person. All of us in the dining hall froze and even the musicians stopped playing music when all of them saw the terror on all of our faces.“I am sorry to interrupt the party but there is something I need to discuss with Sapphire,” he looked at Xeno with a humble smile which surprised both of us, “If that is okay with you, my twin brother.”Phillius' eyes were steady as he stared a
“Xeno.”“Kelly. I am glad you have already decided. Whatever it is, I want to let you know I respect it.” Xeno pat Kelly and William’s shoulder, “I support you guys whatever it is you want with your life. I am just happy that you’re here for Sapphire and me.”“You know we have been with you since the very start, Master Xeno,” Frix smiled at him and looked at me as he pursed his lips with a smile, “You have no idea how happy I am now that you’re both finally together again. You both have already gone through a lot, and we all witnessed your faith in each other.”“Wow, Frix, that was really touchy!” I chuckled at him and he just winked at me and pat Xeno on the shoulder. Kelly and I’s eyes caught each other and I knew right away that she was nervous to the core. She kept on pulling her fingers and puffing her cheeks as she blew out air, trying to ease the perturbation she felt in her chest. We all decided to make this night a formal theme to celebrate Kelly’s birthday. I didn’t know it
I can’t stay in the hallway and listen to what Xeno and the Fae talk about. I am too scared of what I might learn about Xeno’s past or maybe I just don’t want to hear the pain in his voice every time he has to explain it to the Fae to clear his name. I know this will not be easy for all of us now that the Immortal Realm is working on the matter after Felrim spilled everything to the authorities in that place. I cannot blame him though. He has to explain to them the things that happened to him and the reason why he was gone for so many centuries. I know that time was not too long for Faes who have eternity to live. But that must still be suspicious to them since they went here to check on me and make Phillius pay for all the horrible things that he had done to me and the other Faes that became his victim.Feeling lost in my thoughts, I found myself stepping inside the room where Phillius was sleeping. At first, I didn't know why my feet brought me here. It’s like my head was full of c
I can’t believe what Frix has just said.With a frantic heart, I quickly ran towards the house's main hall, expecting to see Felrim again. But why am I feeling too scared this time? Is it the fact that maybe they might not allow Xeno to go with me if they ever force that I have to go back to the Immortal Lands because I no longer should be in the mortal realm?My silver hair danced behind me as Kelly and I rushed to where the Faes that Frix was wheezing about. At first, I thought it was Felrim who was standing tall and straight in the middle of the hallway because he also had long silver hair as I have. But when the Fae turned to look in our direction, it was a different Fae and my heart suddenly shrank because there must be two reasons they are here. It is either about Phillius, or me. I didn’t realize there are two of them until I scanned the whole area.“Sapphire—”Another silver-haired Fae appeared from the other side of the hallways and was talking with Xeno, whose eyes automatic