Five years ago.
LYNEXIASome may doubt that true love exists but my life is a testament to true love.From a young age, I met my soulmate. Despite being unaware that he was my mated partner we had an undeniable chemistry. Our first encounter was a page ripped out of a fairytale. It was love at first sight for us.We were a match made by the moon goddess. And today, I'm getting married to the love of my life.I look over the sea shimmering under the cloudless sky. The faint sound of laughter and music from the town of Shadow Pack drifts up the cliff.Fields of green stretch towards the horizon fitted with various colors of wildflowers in every corner.I'm draped in a crisp white wedding dress designed sparingly with intricate gemstones gifted to me by Dimitri.Today, I will be tying the knot with my first love and it should make my heart hammers with a joyous rhythm against my ribs.Yet, the chilling memory of the nightmare I had last night fills me with dread. I can't stop thinking about it.Anytime, I close my eyes, I see it. I hear it.Blood. Scream.It keeps haunting me.Dimitri reassured me that it is nothing but I can stop thinking about it.I'm a Luna blessed by the moon goddess with the power of foresight, and this is the first time, I have seen glimpses of the future.A Luna is blessed by the moon goddess with three powers; healing, foresight, and weather control power. In rare conditions, some Luna have all while some don't have any.The creak of the oak door sends a jolt through me. "Zephyr what—." I start, but my voice dies in my throat as my eyes meet the figure leaning on the doorDimitri.The memory of my nightmare becomes fleeting at the sight of Dimitri.My breath catches, and raw emotions flood me.My eyes dance around his big form, tracing the sharp lines of his tailored suit that cling to his lean body like a second skin. His usually wind-tousled hair is slicked back, revealing the sharp angles of his jaw.He is so handsome. My gaze moves to his face to catch his dark ocean-blue eyes devouring me whole. My lips tinge and I fix them between my teeth. His smile widens with mischief as if he can see the desire humming through me.We have eagerly anticipated our first night together and today is the day. Though we live in the modern era, shadow packs adhere to old customs which have to do with couples only spending the night with each other on the night of their wedding."It isn't good for the husband to see his bride before the vows are taken on the day of the ceremony," I say."I couldn't resist the temptation of seeing you." His husky voice caresses my skin. As he advances, my heart does a frantic flip-flop in my chest. "I miss you."How did I get so lucky to have this perfect man as my own?"It's bad luck you know." I tease him, though, my voice betrays a tremor of desire. Tradition in the Shadow pack says the bride and groom remain apart until the ceremony though I don't believe in such arhaic things.. "They say it brings misfortune."The scent of his cologne, a mix of sandalwood and citrus, invades my senses when he stops mere inches from me, the fabric of his suit grazing my gown.His hand gently grazes my neck, tracing a slow path toward my cheeks. My pulse becomes faster as the air seems to hold its breath. "You are stunningly beautiful." He murmurs."Thank you." My voice is barely above a whisper. What is wrong with me? I have been with this man all my life but somehow he still makes me blush so hard."I can't wait to take off the dress of you." He says, sending a rush of heat through me. Now my face is a deep shade of red.From nowhere, the memory of the nightmare sears through my mind again, and I pulse my lips.Dimitri ducks his head so that he can see me. "what is wrong?""The dream I had," I say."It's just a dream," Dimitri says. "Even if it comes to past, I will be here to protect you and the pack will protect our people."He says it so confidently, that I can't help but relax.Leaning closer, his thumb brushes the corner of my lips, sending electricity flying around me "May I?" he asks."Zephyr will have your head if you smudge my makeup," I warn, though secretly craving his kissA deep chuckle escapes his lips. "If that's the price for kissing you, then I'll gladly pay it."As his lips near mine, his breath danced on the skin of my lips. I close my eyes, my entire being shaking in anticipation, yearning for his lips. The world fades until it's just him and the soft sigh escaping my mouth.But then, the loud jarring screech of the door interrupts us, startling me to my core.What the hell?LYNEXIA Zephyr walks in and I roll my eyes. She is my best friend but now I wish she isn't. Her eyes are wide and her mouth is agape. "Dimitri, what on earth are you doing here? It's bad luck to see your bride before the wedding. How many times must I remind you both?"A smile remains on Dimitri's face, his lips tantalizingly close to mine. "Luck be damned." He whispers against my lips. "And don't even think about kissing her. You've caused enough trouble already," Zephyr chimes in with her usual dramatic flair Before I know it, Her hand grasps mine, yanking me away from Dimitri. A surprised laugh escapes me as Zephyr dismisses Dimitri with a wave of hand. "Now, shoo." Dimitri allows me to be led away because he chooses to. If he didn't let go, Zephyr wouldn't stand a chance with his strength. Dimitri chuckles softly as he backpedals from the room, his gaze never leaving mine until the door clicks shut. Zaphyr's brows furrow into a scowl. "Seriously you two? You have the rest of
LYNEXIA They say you can sense when someone is falling head over heels for you, but never when they start falling out of love for you until it's too late. One moment, Dimitri and I were so in love and hopeful about our future filled with dreams, laughter and joy. Then the war wreaked havoc, destroying and tearing the shadow pack apart, and the love me and Dimitri shares. Perhaps our love wasn't destined to withstand the test of war. Our love was born to fail from the beginning without the war.Everything started to go down the hill when I was taken captive by the Barbarians. I lived amongst them in captivity. The Barbarians were also with werewolf blood in the nation of Aethelgard that houses territories of Four werewolves pack. The shadow pack. The mooncrest pack. The moonstone pack. And the Barbarians, the blackstalker pack But while the Shadow pack was raised to see the good in everything and appreciate the nature, The Barbarians were raised with violence and unquenchable thirst
My numb fingers tremble as they clutch the pregnancy test strip in my shaking hand. The bathroom mirrors reflected my disheveled self—dark circles under my eyes, my hair sticking out because I haven't washed it in days and exhaustion in my eyes. The nausea, my aversion for the morning lights, the insatiable hunger, the bone-deep exhaustion—. I'm no child and I know what this symptoms are pointing at. I understand the changes happening to me that I desperately wish it isn't true. I turn the tap, letting the sound fill the silence around me. My shaky hand lifts the test strip to eye level. Two lines. Two stark lines stares back at me, confirming my suspicion. A strangled gasp leaves my mouth and my hands goes to my belly. "No...no..." I whisper and shake my head to deny the truth right in front of me. I can't be pregnant. No. Not when the war is still raging strongly. Not when Dimitri, the love of my life, stripped me of my title and ripped me from his side. My mind swirls to my
LYNEXIA Upon getting to the human world I was able to blend in. It was just like the werewolf world but without fangs and furs. A kind family, the Millers took in me and offered me a house in exchange for me working at their restaurant.Dimitri still haunts me up to this moment. I have come to terms with it that though our love didn't last forever, my love for him will never dim. I still think about my best friend, Zephyr. At the beginning of the war, we were both taken while the Barbarians returned me, they didn't do the same for my best friend. I hope that she has been found by now. Deep down, I hope the Barbarians aren't wreaking havoc anymore. Each day, my belly keeps growing and I keep counting down to my delivery day. It fills me with joy and happiness that I will meet my unborn child soon. Now, in my third trimester, every movement is a struggle. A groan escapes my lips as I lift a tray due to the pull in my swollen belly."I told you no more work!" Sarah, the woman who save
Present time. LYNEXIA I lurch awake in terror, gasping for air. Cold sweat slicks my hair to my forehead and chills the skin under my sleepwear. On reflex, my hands extend across the empty bed in search of Felicity. Relief washes over me when my fingers meet with the familiar curve of her small frame. I pull her close and bury my face in her soft hair. The same nightmare of someone taking my daughter away from me has haunted me since the day I gave birth to her up until this moment. I have a foresight power which is an ability to see catastrophe before it happens. My gift is both a blessing and a curse. Because though, I can see the future, I can't avoid the future. I can only prepare ahead for when it comes. Just like the dream I had five years ago about the Barbarians invasion. At the time I had the dream, it wasn't clear but when the Barbarians came knocking on our doorstep, I knew it was the manifestation of my dream. So the dream of someone taking my daughter away from me
DIMITRI Another day, another string of bad events. Or, rather, this is the norm for me now ever since...I shake my head, forcing the unwelcome memory from my mind. No thinking about her. Not going to spare a thought about her. I didn't for five years and I won't start now. Keep deceiving yourself. A voice in my head clamors. Clenching my jaw, I force my attention back to the meeting. The meeting between Moonstone and Shadow pack. Five years ago, desperation drove me to ally with the the alpha of moonstone pack, Alpha Henry. Ever since then, there hasn't been a day I didn't regret my decision. Alpha Henry is notorious for his greediness and selfishness but I didn't have a choice then. It was the only way to drive out the barbarians. Henry's assistance came with a price. A quarter of the Shadow pack's gold.I fulfilled his demands immediately after the war ended. But Henry's request didn't end there. He started by making minor requests like relocating a few moonstone families into
LYNEXIA Never in my life did I think I would step foot into the Shadow pack again after I left five years ago but here I am. In the shadow pack and in front of my dearest husband—wx husband. I convinced myself that the only thing I felt for Dimitri was indifference but the way my breath catches in my throat and the pang pulling at my heartstrings says otherwise. The shadow pack has changed from what It used to be. And Dimitri isn't the same either. He got bulkier and bigger. His piercing blue eyes only hold coldness and he now has a scar that draws down between his left brow. Scar is supposed to diminish beauty but it does quite the opposite in Dimitri. A slideshow of memories hit me but I choke it down immediately.I'm here for my daughter. Only my daughter. Dimitri holds my gaze with an intensity that steals the air from the room. Heat prickles my skin at the emptiness behind his gaze. His jaw is set tight and his face holds no emotion. The silence stretches for what seems lik
LYNEXIA I jolt upright, my hands balling beside me into fists of rage. "Are you insane?" The fact that he has a condition attached to this appalls me, not to talk of the condition itself. Dimitri scratches his jaw leisurely as if he can't be bothered by my sudden outburst. His calm gaze tightens around my gut. He is so unfazed, almost bored while a stream of anger begs to be let out from me. He sighs and says with a bored tone. "Take it or leave it." My mouth falls agape in disbelief, and the space between my brows creases into a deep furrow. I can't believe that I'm witnessing this. "Take it or leave it?" I repeat. The words roll on my tongue like black tar. "This is your daughter, Dimitri. Our daughter. How can you have a condition tied to saving her?" A vein ticks in his jaws and briefly a flicker of something I can't decipher creases his face before his mask of indifference slides back into place. "Are you doing this to punish me? Teach me a lesson?" I ask, my voice cracking