AliceJackson was gone, and I was left with a tremendous feeling of emptiness.I couldn't explain what was going on; I just had an extremely unsettling feeling about it, but I was strong enough to keep my sanity. So I set out to learn what I needed to learn. I knew Jackson's trip would be a long one, so I wasn't about to waste time."Don't overexert yourself," Enya said earnestly when she saw me so determined. "I understand what you want to do, but remember that you're just recovering from time exposed to moonstone, and you've barely had your powers unsealed. Take things slow, or it may backfire."Her advice was not bad; however, I was at a certain point of desperation.The matriarch decided to teach me along with two more teachers, Glenda and Val, who had bonded with Gerard. Both were the most focused sorceresses, so not only did they know how to manage their energy very well to allocate it properly to invoke magic, but they also knew multiple basic forms of application that they use
StefanThe members of the herd had been on their best behavior.They gave a warm welcome to the Species Council group that had come to visit to report back. Everyone, with the exception of the Beta of the Northern Pack, had been amazed by the good vibes and attentiveness of the people, so the next few days were full of kind words in my favor.However, the Beta Angel had questioned absolutely everything and asked leading questions to the members. Some didn't know how to answer them, others were witty, and a few chose to ignore him.He seemed to be the thorn in the side of my plan.He had investigated like a bloodhound, made a formal request to check the dungeons where the Elite men had held the fugitives, and requested detailed information from the autopsy of the person we indicated the former Beta's sons killed and an interview with the person who did it. In addition, he wanted to talk to the witnesses who had seen the plot—the brothers.The guy wasn't dumb; he was too smart, but I wa
JacksonI had returned home with a tremendous empty feeling in my heart.Alfie was not only restless; he was beside himself, but he understood the situation and had given in to the journey. I needed answers—ones that were solid and that I could use to drive Stefan away from Alice in a forceful way.When I walked in, the first people I saw were Rita, Bella, and Angel, who seemed to have arrived earlier from the South Pack. Everyone, upon seeing me, immediately came over. My sister hugged me, and Rita asked the most expected question."Where are Alice and Enya?""I need to talk to you in the office; what I have to tell you is strictly confidential, and I need as much privacy as possible," I told them, and Bella looked at me with concern.However, they didn't question anything and followed me.Upon entering, I took a seat and blew my neck to release the tension that was choking me. With that, I was quiet, and Rita watched me with narrowed eyes."Something serious is going on," she deduce
Jackson"Welcome everyone to this Species Council hearing," Angel said, and everyone nodded as they took their seats.The Calton brothers had someone guarding them, and from the physical resemblance, it was easy for me to deduce that it was their father. I was a little surprised, but seeing the way the man handled himself, I knew he was in a good position with the others."We are gathered here today to hear the defense of the Alpha of the West Pack, who was accused of receiving prisoners into his pack," said the secretary of the meeting. "Having heard the opposing side as well as overseen the evidence the Southern Pack presented, we want to know how he is going to defend himself against it."The Alpha looked at Calton painfully."Days before Alpha Stefan took power, when the former Alpha of the Southern Pack was still alive, the former Beta of this Alpha requested family refuge for his children," Alpha Enzo said, and I was surprised. "Long before what happened, the Calton siblings req
Alice"No news from Jackson?" I asked Enya for the umpteenth time that week.It was the end of the second week since the Alpha had left, which generated not only bewilderment but also uneasiness in me. Every day, the anxiety to see him increased, yet I drained some of it with each of the practices I had to do."No, not yet; he agreed to let me know if something bad happened; otherwise, we must wait for his arrival. I am fully confident that he hasn't come because he didn't think it was convenient or safe," Enya answered truthfully as she finished chopping some potatoes for lunch. "You have to be patient and focus your energy on learning the lessons, as well as taking care of your feeding properly. You have a baby girl in your belly; you have to take extra care of yourself."Enya was saying this because, to some extent, she had asked for an appetite.That was based on the fact that she had too much nausea and the urge to vomit. She couldn't handle strong smells, nor could she handle so
Alice"Mother?" I asked in surprise. "What do you mean, mother?"The matriarch's eyes widened as if she couldn't take it in, and then something completely unhinged me. She prostrated herself on the ground and knelt before me. That was the straw that broke the damn camel's back."Will someone kindly explain to me what is going on here?" I asked this time with annoyance.Suddenly, a woman emerged from the water, and I was spellbound.She was of unheard-of beauty, the likes of which were not to be found in the world, and when she approached me, she immediately dried up and began to glow as if she were a star. Then the realization of what was happening came to me in a hurry, and I had to prostrate myself on the ground.It was the Luna Goddess herself."I thought that making you reborn along with an innocent but stubborn woman was what you finally needed to come back to me," the Goddess said, and I frowned. "Lift your face, girl; I am conversing with my daughter Selene."I did so fearfully
JacksonWe spent five whole days evaluating the evidence and witnesses the Calton brothers provided. They had done well to plant not only reasonable doubt against Stefan Gray, but they also had the audacity to agree to submit to any kind of magical cross-examination that would confirm their truth.I was already talking major league, so I had to close the siege within the Species Council itself in a meeting that was very revealing."I suggest a formal investigation into Alpha Stefan," Angel said and many nodded, while others were doubtful and many of them were the councilors Stefan had kept in contact with.That gave me a bad feeling."Although the testimonies and evidence are serious, the subjects are prey to an investigation—""Which is going to be conducted by the Sorcerers' Council," I said immediately, and there was a collective gasp. "They are in charge of reviewing anything to do with magic, including anything to do with Alpha Stefan and the accusations brought before him.""But
JacksonOf all the things I could have thought would happen to me, I never imagined anything like this.From her expressions, Amelia looked brave, but it was obvious that she was very afraid, something that Amalia expressed without any shame whatsoever. She didn't trust anything; she saw all of us as if we were going to attack her, and I cursed those who made innocent girls only 15 years old have to go through that.That made me realize that Alice wasn't that old, that she was a young girl too, and that I would have too much on my hands with this. The words just wouldn't come out. Part of me was afraid that this would be detrimental to Alice, but my sense of duty and loyalty told me that I had to keep that old promise I had made to the late Luna of the West Pack.It was the least I could do for a dead woman who could not defend her daughters."Don't worry, we're going to help everyone," my sister said immediately and I thanked her.I had been caught by surprise and off guard."My sist