Audrey was led into the room by some vampires who rough handled her. She swore under her breath she'd kill every single of them once she had dominion in the clan.Leo's voice beckoned her to kneel before him. The room was relatively dark but she could trace out his red eyes and gaunt composure sitting on the chair beside the bed.She obliged reluctantly, the chains around her throat, ankles and wrists scarring her skin even more. She seethed between her teeth but kept silent.Leo's curious laugh filled the room, "Are you going to keep pretending that you can't break away from those things? We can't come to a final deal if you're tied up like that."Audrey wandered as to how Leo was gradually getting into her head. She had to maintain her composure and not let the pain from the chains break her resolve. He shouldn't creep in.She cried out with a faltering voice, "Why would I fake my patheticness when I know you can kill me at any given moment? Even if I break free from these chains, y
Already guessing what he wanted her to do, she did so. For someone inexperienced, she seemed to know what she was doing.Leo smiled dominantly as he gazed down at his "pet". As he carefully zipped down his pants and his length bulged out, Adrian swallowed hard. His thing seemed to be.. glowing, glowing! Was she really putting that shit in her mouth? "Should I keep on giving you commands before you understand what to do?" He said, a little bit annoyed.She swallowed all her pride and self respect and held it in her hands, weighing and examining it. When she finally got past that mental block, she took his tip into her mouth which made him softly moan. She used her tongue to tease around his shell and used her fingers to rub on it."Take it in." He held onto her hair and she slowly went in, his length disappearing into her mouth. Leo squeezed her hair tighter as she started to garble his thingy, in and out. She used her saliva to lubricate her movement and Leo's groan grew louder."Shi
*Lily's POV*As we had arrived at the entrance of the Whispering Woods, we had finally come across the clearing filled with the giant stone statues. The statues looked ancient, their features worn by time. It was a bit spooky, as if the statues were watching us. They did look hyper realistic. There were five; 2 by the left, 2 by the right and by far the largest one just in the way of the entrance."Fuck! Look how huge they are…I gotta get a picture." Sarah plopped out her cam from her bagpack and started taking pictures."We don't have time for that, Sarah." Theo said, impatiently."Yes, we do. " She shoved the camera in his hands, "Take a pic of me, please.""What are you doing, Sarah? Don't go close to those things…" I said, rather too forwardly but Sarah went anyways and stood close to the first one on the left."Making memories…if you won't take a pic with me, just don't complain.""But what if…""Take another one, Theo." She ignored me and continued posing for the camera, which I
As we journeyed deeper into the Whispering Woods, we discovered the forest's complex nature. The trees moved and swayed, their branches twisting together in a captivating yet confusing spectacle. Each step we took felt uncertain. The path before us kept changing, leading us deeper into the forest's puzzling maze.We relied on our instincts, keeping a close eye on our surroundings for any clues or hints from the elements around us. But the forest played tricks on us, making it hard to determine which way to go. We didn't even know we were in a maze or when we had reached a dead end. Landmarks that were once familiar now seemed strange, and paths we thought were clear suddenly disappeared into thick bushes and tangled plants.As time passed, our determination started to waver, and we grew frustrated and anxious. We started to doubt, suggesting to ourselves that we might be forever lost in this confusing maze.Sarah was the one who spoke first. "I think we're lost, Lily."As she spoke, c
Theo and Sarah looked dead on at me. It felt like a huge weight came off my shoulder and I breathed out."Stop fighting, please."Sarah rolled her eyes, "Lily, I know you-"Suddenly she stopped then pointed at my right shoulder. "Lily, what's wrong with your shoulder?"I looked down and saw one of the guardian marks on my shoulder glowing. It was in the shape of the crescent moon. It was different from the others I got that day I first transformed into an eagle. It looked like I had recently gotten it and it somehow hurt.Theo stood up and looked at me, shocked, "It's the mark of the chosen one. The Healers told me that the person who bore the mark of a crescent moon on their right shoulder is the chosen one who will reclaim the ring." He looked into my eyes, "Lily, you are the chosen one." Well, yes, that's what I just said.,Sarah looked at both of us then at me,."What? What?! Lily…why didn't you..when did you…what-""It's been some months since I found out, Sarah. I told you about
*Lily's POV*The sunlight bathed the road giving me little relief after the days I spent in that accursed place. We were almost reaching the grove but we stopped at a stream to bathe, get drinking water and rest before continuing on. The woods we were in was part of our domain so we knew it like the back of our hand. Theo waited inside the bushes for us to finish bathing.Sarah was being her goofy self and we had a laugh. I missed these little moments and wished we had them more but I had already lost the ability to relax myself. So many things were always going on in my head, so many thoughts, so many unanswered questions, so many worries.As I reminisced about Adrian, memories flooded my mind. I remembered vivid pictures of our time together. I remembered his infectious laughter that could brighten the darkest of days. I remembered the way his eyes sparkled with mischief whenever we embarked on an adventure in the woods and we would arrive late only for us to sneak in so my parents
The search troop Tyler led had made considerable progress in their search for Audrey, the fugitive. An emergency call from the pack was what made Tyler turn back. He addressed the men and told them they had to bring her back alive no matter what and beckoned them not to be afraid of any opposition they faced. After that, he returned back to the pack.Meanwhile in the coven, the vampires around the boarders already informed Leo of the search party coming for Audrey. He deliberately didn't tell her so he would see if she really had formidable power as she claimed and he suspected. He instructed his men to take her to the boundary and to tell her to wait for him since he was expecting another ally.Audrey did suspect he had ulterior motives but didn't say or do anything to show her suspicion. She also didn't resist and followed the men to the boundary. She waited for minutes but noone came. Totally irritated by the delay she turned to question one of the vampires, "When is your master co
*Lily's POV*It hadn't been a day since we had arrived from our strenuous journey when I heard my mom was sick. Infact, it was as soon as we entered the grove, I was informed of it. My mind raced when I heard the news. My mom, sick? She was the one who rarely fell ill in the entire grove. She always had a strong immune system and very strong genes. Was it just a cold or something worse? Because the way the maid told me, she also looked fearful. Gosh, my mind spun in different directions. I told Theo and Sarah I had to visit her and my dad first before we would go to Aunt Belinda's.Before I even went to my room to freshen up, I immediately rushed to meet her and saw my father in their room. I went to hug him. He looked so tired and drained."Dad, what happened?""Where have you been, Lily?" He said, looking worried."Dad, I'd explain later I promise, but what happened to mom?""Lily my dear." My mom's frail voice called to me and I went to her side. I sat by her side, my heart heavy w
*Tyler's POV*I didn't even know it was a dream until I woke up later on.In the dream, Lily, Sarah, Theo and I were discussing our next steps to finding a way to stop more vampires from entering our boundary. We were in the main room. Suddenly, darkness loomed over the grove and I saw through the window, Audrey walking towards the pack with an eerie black fog enveloping her every step.The dark fog surrounded her, and her eyes glowed with an unnatural intensity. "Well, well, well, look who decided to show up," she sneered.We all immediately became alarmed and ran outside.Lily stepped forward, her gaze steady. "What do you want, Audrey?" she demanded."Oh, just to have a little chat with my former friends," Audrey replied, her voice dripping with venom. "You see, I've come to realize that I'm better off without all of you."I felt a surge of anger rise within me. "You betrayed us, Audrey," I said, "We trusted you, and you turned your back on us."Audrey laughed mockingly. "Trust is
The evening was spooky, with fog all around as Leo and Ethan went into the caves. They had to find that medallion so they could be given another chance at summoning their demon lord.Ethan who was also confused as to why their search had changed asked Leo, "I didn't want to seem too inquisitive but I wanted to ask why we're no longer looking for the journal and ring but for…a medallion?""You're so simple minded, Ethan. It is not just any medallion. It is the Bodessa medallion, forged from the breasts of the goddess Odessa hersel, the same breasts the demon Lord rested on and slept with. It is the only artifact that can immediately summon the demon Lord upon calling from it, without waiting for centuries to get a single chance which one may likely flop at."Ethan decided not to ask any more questions but just follow and wait. It was pretty obvious their alliance wasn't strong, and they both had their secret plans.When they reached where the medallion should be, according to what Lily
FLASHBACK *Ethan's POV*"What did you just say?" Pablo's eyes narrowed."I am not doing anything you say until you tell me what you did to Jaxon."My heart pounded in my chest as I stood in front of Pablo. I couldn't hold back any longer as anger and frustration boiled through me. I needed answers, and I deserved to know the truth."I taught him a lesson…a lesson he would never forget." He said and licked the edge of his blade. He went on to say more but I could barely listen with a straight face."Pablo, how could you do that to Jaxon?" My voice trembled with emotion. "He would do anything for you yet you'd hurt him.""Apparently not everything…" Pablo's expression remained stoic, and he spoke in a calm, detached tone. "I did what was necessary for the greater good of our mission," he replied, his words echoing with an unsettling sense of righteousness."The greater good?" I spat, unable to contain my anger any longer. "You manipulated Jaxon, you didn't value him. You used him.""He
As the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky with hues of orange and purple, Sarah and Theo rode their bikes along the winding forest trail. It had been a pleasant afternoon, and they were looking forward to reaching the safety of the grove before nightfall.The warm sun illuminated the forest around them, casting dappled shadows on the ground. Birds chirped cheerfully, and a gentle breeze rustled through the leaves. "You're going too fast, Sarah! There's a cliff ahead!" Theo shouted at Sarah who was ahead of him. He was laughing out loud and so was she."I know, dad!" They came into a halt and mounted their bikes. They both walked arm in arm to the cliff and gazed at the rocks down with the amazing greeny ahead."Wow." Sarah exclaimed and rested her head on his shoulder. They took in the beauty and Theo teased her each time he pushed her forward as if he wanted to throw her down."Stop it!." She yelped and hit him continuously but he chuckled.However, their tranquility was
Jaxon's absence had affected everyone, and you could feel the strain in the air. Pablo seemed especially upset, and his emotions were reaching a breaking point.One evening, with the sun setting and the sky colored in beautiful shades, everyone had gathered in the camp. The atmosphere was heavy with tension, and whispers of the recent argument spread among the members.Pablo was usually calm, but now he was pacing back and forth, looking angry and sad. He was trying to understand what had happened and how to deal with it all.Ethan, standing a few feet away, seemed hesitant, but he was determined to make his point known. "Pablo, I understand your frustration, but you have to see that Jaxon had his reasons for leaving," he said, his voice steady but uneasy.Pablo halted his restless pacing and turned to face Ethan, his eyes burning with intensity. "His reasons? A petty argument is what caused all of this?" he exclaimed, his voice rising in pitch. "We are a team, a family, and we should
*Tyler's POV*As the pack faced the threat of the vampire coven, I knew we had to act quickly. The elders gathered in the council chamber. It was obvious they were worried about our safety.With resolve, I approached the council. As the new head general and semi Alpha, I felt responsible for protecting our pack. We needed to strengthen our defenses and prepare for the upcoming attack. I was determined to do whatever it took to keep everyone safe."Brothers and sisters, Elders and generals," I addressed the council, my voice firm and resolute, "we cannot afford to be complacent. The vampires are growing bolder with each passing day, and we must be prepared to defend our home and our people. Theo, one of the pack hunters alerted me a few days ago about some vampires conspiring to attack the grove days before the war finally happens as a means to weaken our stronghold and will before the battle. We need to show them that we're prepared for their advance, but with the use of old devices a
*Theo's POV*The night air was cool and crisp. I had decided to confess my feelings to Sarah tonight. It was the perfect time and perfect place. Tyler had given me advice earlier that day,"Just look into her eyes, hold her hands and let it flow."Sounds easier said than done.She had gone to wear a overcoat because of the cold weather so I tried practicing the lines I had come up with it."Sarah…oh no no no..Uhum. Sarah, I just want to tell you that you're the best person I've ever met in a…no no no! Too generic." I slapped my forehead. At this point, I'd just swallow myself."What's the matter?" I looked back and it was Sarah standing. Shit.She came to sit back beside me, "Why were you talking to yourself?""No, no, I wasn't …just trying to remember something." I said nervously."Trying to remember what?" She raised an eyebrow."Something."She laughed, "You're funny sometimes."The moon hung overhead like a shimmering pearl in the dark sky, casting a soft glow on Sarah's radiant f
As the days passed, the tension in the grove seemed to increase slightly. Tyler had trained more warriors whilst my father and the elders planned how the impending war would play out to our favour. All in all, our unity grew stronger as we worked together to face the impending threat. Amidst the chaos and uncertainty, there was one thing that remained constant - the growing bond between Sarah and Theo.I often found myself stealing glances at them when they thought no one was looking. They had a unique connection that seemed to transcend the chaos surrounding us. Sarah and Theo made a great conflict. Sarah's determination and strength matched Theo's calm and thoughtful nature. When they were together, it felt like they brought comfort and hope in the midst of difficulties.One evening, as the sun set, I saw Sarah and Theo sitting in the garden. They were having a serious talk, speaking softly as if sharing special secrets only they could know. The beautiful sky above seemed to reflect
Theo found Tyle in a quiet corner of the camp going through some documents. The fireflies around illuminated the dark scape. "Sir, we need to talk," He said, his voice steady but hued with nervousness.He looked up at him, "Oh Theo. I've told you to call me Tyler. There's no need to be formal. Come on sit."Theo did so. "Sorry, just used to calling you sir.""You're a friend to Lily, so you're a friend to me too." They shook hands."What is it?""Earlier today, I and some other pack hunters went out for a patrol and I decided to go farther to the outskirts of the Forbidden Forest. I saw a group of vampires and overheard them talking about an impending attack they were planning," I explained. "I know you have a lot on your plate, but I couldn't keep this information to myself. We need to be prepared."Tyler's expression became serious, and he nodded appreciatively. "Thank you for telling me, Theo. I appreciate your honesty."Theo could see the turmoil in his eyes, and he knew he was gr