All Chapters of Valerie: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

I sniff the air, tasting the different scents hovering in the area, and notice I am within pack territory. A powerful one too.I should have paid attention when I blindly barged in here, blaming myself for being caught by rogues of all nasty creatures. I guess they are better than those blood-sucking leeches. Fucking vampires are becoming a nuisance around this area.I desperately need sleep. How many days has it been already?It's dangerous to sleep out in the open on pack territory. I could risk getting caught by border guards.Does the Alpha sense my un-familiar presence? I masked my scent, an ability only I have – or so I know of.I should leave, but those rogues are waiting for me. Also,  I'm fairly certain that if I go, traffickers will take the opportunity to snatch me. I'm all for fighting, but behind a cage and against my will with thousands of other bloodthirsty creatures? I’d prefer to play it safe and stay the night her

Dylan diverts my attention as Sophia traps me within a magical barrier. Now I have no choice but to play along.The Lycan King, who I now know is Jaxson Storm leads us back to his mansion – much to my displeasure. Jaxson leads us to a throne room; multiple chandeliers hang from ceiling five stories high. A golden throne stands tall. On either side attains large statues of Lycans triple the size of a normal wolf and behind the throne are three windows taking up the entire back wall presenting a perfect view of the two suns of Eldora.Regardless of all the light shining in this one room, there is still an air of darkness. I can't help to think that it resides within the Lycan King himself. Once he slew the rogue, the rest scattered like rats. If only I have that kind of effect on them."I promise I'll behave, so can someone get me out of this damn bubble?" I retort at no one in particular. Jaxson takes a seat on his throne and watches me with hi

I once again find myself beside the lake. Its blue glow illuminates around me as I watch the two-spirit fish dancing smoothly in the translucent depths. One fish glows an obsidian black, just staring at it spikes my heart with unease. The other fish glows a serene purple, calming me instantly.  I’ve travelled to many places, but I have never seen fish that glowed. This lake is bewitching, I feel its magic resonating with

The red moon has reached its peak. Nia lay unconscious from the wolfbane I'd injected myself with, and yet my skin prickled with unease. I wandered the corridors of this massive castle, running my fingers along the gold stitching embedded into the wall.I listened to the harmony of the wolves, their feet pounding into the dirt as they ran through the forest. It felt like an earthquake. An unfamiliar yearning embraced my soul, knowing we could never be one of them. We could never run with them for we will always be outsiders.Contrary to the forest, this castle fell strangely silent. I expected to run into Sophia, maybe even Dylan, but in my current state, I wouldn't be able to protect myself, given the poison has mentally weakened me. I'm surprised I have the strength to walk, but it's only on nights of the full moon that my body is more potent than average, and it can fight off the wolfsbane to not leave any long-term effects on Nia or myself.Floating down the

To say I'm surprised is an understatement. I cast an uncertain look in Sophia's direction, but her jaw collides with the floor. I felt awkward and squeamish, this isn't a position I thought I would ever be in, but here I am.An Oracle on his knees, lowering his head to me in both submission and respect. One of which I've never experienced before. "Why are you doing that?" It's a mission to stop my words from quivering before these tensely powerful beings in the room, but I manage, "stand up."He's on his feet in the next instant, amusement flashes in his golden eyes a sure sign he is no doubt an Oracle, "I have waited a long time to meet you, Valerie Ca…" my eyes narrow dangerously at the words he was about to speak, but doesn't.It doesn't surprise me he has the dream-like, gentle tone too. Oracles are delicate by nature; they are the only ones to live on Eldora without being entirely consumed by chaos."Apologies, I forget you no longer stand by