~ ZoraRoman did as he promised. We started with some warm-up exercises, before he wore boxing gloves for me and got me into a ring. The trick there was that I had to build a diamond wall around my feelings and emotions while jabbing and ducking. It was one of the most difficult things I had to do in my life because every single time, it was either my mental shield went down or I didn't duck on time and got smacked in the face. Thankfully, Roman wasn't even using his strength, otherwise I would have been bruised. After that we did some running, while I still had to maintain my shield. After we ran a few miles and it was time to rest, I leaned against a tree and bent over on my knees terribly out of breath. I wasn't surprised to see Roman watching me with hardly a sweat on his skin. "How the hell are you not tired or something?""Because I've had years of experience doing this."Panting, I pushed to stay upright. "How long would it take for me to get strong?" Roman looked down a

~ ZoraAbigail was the only other person I told of my impromptu mission and she looked at me with the softest expression I had ever seen on her. "May the gods be with you. May the Moon light your steps and bring you and your men back to us safely."I nodded in response and we discussed canceling all the plans and outings I had for that month. Abigail further declared she would take over my duties for the event tomorrow and declare me indisposed in case I didn't make it back home. After eating, showering and taking a day's worth of clothing, I climbed into Roman's car and together with six black trucks filled with soldiers, we drove out of the Lycan territory and headed east.We drove at a high speed, avoiding the main road and sticking to passing through the path in the bushes. I spent the time, going over short books written about the were-coyotes, so I could learn as much as I could about them. We continued non-stop until the sun began to set and we slowed. We got to a point where

~ ZoraThe amount of relief that passed through me was indescribable and I couldn't believe that I actually pulled it off. The men I brought were taken away by Chayton's men and soon the excitement in the room died down. "So, what's your strategy?" Chayton asked. Renewed with confidence, I launched into it. "I have no idea when Troy will attack, but I have my men handling that. What matters to me is the cure and I want to storm his pace and take it."Chayton rubbed his chin in thought. "Have you confirmed if he has it?" My brows furrowed and a moment of panic punctured my confidence. Who would make a poison and not also make the antidote? "I didn't confirm but I assumed-""Ahhh." Chayton said, rising to his feet and wagging his forefinger. "When it comes to Troy, you don't assume. I have been unfortunately acquainted with him for years, and I learnt the hard way that Troy is a viper that cannot be underestimated."I saw reason in what the Alpha said so I nodded. "I have someone th

~ ZoraIn a matter of minutes, Sydney was driving Abigail and I straight to the Temple. Roman had informed me that he was on his way as well but would leave the men on standby just in case. One could not be too careful. Since I left Sector Three, I had been trying to reach Elder Kirsten but I discovered I couldn't, so I made my concerns known to the women in the car with me. "She's probably busy at the moment or has too many people she's mindlinking at the same time." Abigail explained. Naturally, a ride from sector three to the Temple took about an hour and a half, for me it felt like forever and it also took longer because people were making their way to the Temple and now the road was congested in traffic. I prayed to the Moon Goddess that I made it in time to stop the poisoning of my people. While I waited, I got an idea, so I mindlinked the one person I knew could help as well. "Emelda, you there?" "Yes Zora. What do you need?" came her cheery voice. "I actually meant if y

~ NoxI was in total darkness. Alimbo.It was like being asleep but not too far gone, held back and tethered by conversations that streamed into my consciousness. These tethers were like ropey tendrils coming from a place in the darkness, pulling me closer and closer to…something. At the back of my mind I knew it was pulling me closer to waking up. The strongest of these tethers belonged to Zora, and the more she spoke to me and touched me, the closer I got to waking up. Everyday I waited for her. Her conversations with me became like the very air that I breathed. Until today, something felt wrong. I had been feeling that way since the day before. I could feel her fear, excitement, anxiety, relief, ache, confusion, insecurity as well as her strength, love, happiness and joy. Must have been the mark she gave me. It gave me direct access to her emotions more than our bond ever gave me. It made me curious as to what could be going on presently to get her to feel all the things I