~ZIRAI was up earlier than I usually did.My fear was that if Arden were to wake up at the same time as me, then he might probably suggest that we took our bath together. That was the last thing I wanted.Luckily for me, Arden was still fast asleep.I cleaned my body and brushed my teeth quickly. There was determination in my eyes. I hoped that today was going to be better than the way yesterday turned out. I might have died and come back yesterday but today, I was only going to conquer my enemies.I chose a pair of pants, a sleeveless top and a dark leather jacket. I placed my legs into knee high boots, having it in mind that I might have to go hiking in the woods. There was no way that I would let the men search alone.I was just brushing my hair when Arden woke up. My wolf stirred in desperation. I had almost forgotten that the man still existed. I wondered why he could not just disappear."Sweet morning my beautiful mate," he began and I could not detect the lie in that. He was g
~ZIRAI flinched at the banging sound it made and I turned to him.Kael suddenly widened his eyes and looked up, surprised that he had reacted. I knew that it was probably his wolf acting up on him but no one else in the room understood the storm in his mind."Son? Are you okay?" Uther asked, breaking the uncomfortable silence first.He turned to his father and I saw him struggling to control himself. Kael did not give an answer right away."You okay, man?" Arden asked and I could hear the genuine concern in his voice.It was almost as if Arden only got real and filled with humane emotions whenever it had anything to do with Kael.Kael turned to his brother and that same confused expression was on his face. Eventually, he parted his lips. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to startle all of you. I'm fine," he answered and bowed his head to show his sincerity.Father exhaled sharply. "I'm concerned son, is there anything bothering you? You know that you can share it with your family. You have
~KAELI saw my father suppress a growl.Zira was making things hard for him and it was getting on his nerves. I was sure that all he wanted was to attack her and force it out of her but he had to control himself and keep his cool."As you wish, my dearest Princess," he stated instead through clenched teeth.Zira bowed her head slightly at him and went back to her food. Just like that, the dining area fell silent and only the clanking sound of spoons and forks against ceramic plates filled the air.Until Father dropped his cutleries first. I watched him take a napkin and I immediately understood that it was our cue to leave. I mirrored his actions as Father cleared his throat."I think I'm done here. My sons and I will leave now to start the search for the Moon crest," Father announced.Tyrone nodded with enthusiasm. "Please, take your time and let me know if you need anything. All the guards are at your disposal," he answered.Arden and I exchanged glances for a while, passing a secre
~ZIRAThe moment I heard their car zoom to life, I got up from the table as well.My parents stared at me with questioning glares and I pretended not to see their stares. My wolf stirred with determination and I just knew that I had to get out there and go about my search."Where do you think you're going, young lady?" Mother asked.I exhaled sharply. They probably thought that I was still their nineteen years old innocent child. I had seen death and survived it. I was no child. Even my wolf shifted in agreement."I'm going to search for the Moon crest, Mother," I answered firmly as I glared at her eyes.Mother shook her head in disapproval. "I wonder why you insist on being a rebel recently. When the Pack's Beta asked for your particle, you should have just handed it over to him immediately. You shouldn't have been stubborn. Since when did you become that?" She demanded as she stared at me sternly.I sighed. Perhaps I was acting up, what was I supposed to do? This was the first time
~KAEL"Hand over your particle, Father," I requested.Father stared at me through narrowed eyes. He shifted uncomfortably in the driver's seat. He knew that he had to give it to us since we were the ones going into the Black City. There was a possibility that we could pass by it without realizing but if we had the particle, it would be easier."You know it would be better in our hands," Arden joined in and released a light chuckle.Father growled like a child and retrieved the particle from his left pocket. It was wrapped in a piece of clothes which he unfolded and outstretched to me.My wolf danced at the sight of the stone. I could almost hear it calling to me as if promising me a future that I always wanted. My wolf stirred within me as I got lost in the power of the little stone."Kael!" Father snapped and it was enough to break me out of my trance.I stared at him with wide eyes, not sure if he had said something to me before. "Yes?"He gestured at the tiny stone. "Have it," he s
~KAEL"Dragon Slayer."The man widened his eyes and immediately unlocked the door for us. I stared from my brother to the man standing by the now opened door in disbelief. Was this really happening or was I dreaming? My wolf stirred with uncertainty and disbelief but I shrugged it away and followed my brother.Arden kept grinning as he graciously walked in. Inside, red and blue lights beamed, therefore causing it to appear purple at some point. The light was beaming from a corridor and I could hear loud music playing from where we stood. It almost felt as if these people might have somehow gotten their hands on old technologies.Arden stopped when he realized my hesitation. "Come on, let's go in," he urged and I sighed in defeat before catching up with him."That name, Dragon Slayer. . ." I began as I gave him a knowing stare. I understood what he had done. My wolf marveled at his choice of name.Arden smiled triumphantly. "It feels good to be able to talk about the name with someo
~KAELArden downed the entire content of his glass before turning to me. "He does exit. But I did not lie about not knowing his whereabouts earlier," he answered and I heard the sincerity in his voice.I sighed. I wondered how many times I had sighed today if anyone was counting. "So how do we find him?" I demanded.He smiled. "We ask around," then he rose to his feet. "Come on, let's get back to the dance floor. That's the only place that we can win our price," he announced.I downed my drink like he had done and followed his action. He pulled me back to the dance floor.Then he gestured at something before me. "See those ladies over there, they're our ticket. Try to show some interest even if you don't care," Arden told me.I narrowed my eyes at him as I felt as if he was up to no good. He pulled me to them and they immediately started giggling when they saw him.They had leather pants and tiny tops on. A thick black color lined the rim of their eyes and there were multiple pierci
~KAELWe finally stepped out of the club.The sun was still blazing in the sky and I figured that we might have spent only thirty minutes there. We still had lots of time to spare before darkness befell us and we were forced to retire to bed.We passed those men who had been smoking and this time, their came to stand before us. "I know who you both are," he began in a husky voice. "What I don't understand is what clean kids like you are doing in this part of the pack. You don't belong here," he laid his claim and puff out his cigarette.My wolf spurred to life as it came on the offensive side. I was ready to beat this man to a pulp if the chance arose. I narrowed my eyes at him and waited for him to make the first move so that I would put him in his place.Arden chuckled. "Why do you bother to do this every time, Bartho?" He asked in amusement. "Can't you get over the fact that I own this place and you don't?" He teased him.Bartho gritted his teeth. "I don't care if they call you D