Her necklace, that beautiful green necklace adorned across her soft skin was all that lived in my head. I kept on staring at my paper with a tiny smile while my fingers did the Justice. Drawing the most beautiful necklace I've ever seen.
That has been my routine, waking up every morning with that necklace in my head accompanied with this soothing feeling. Every time she came into my dreams, I could only catch a glimpse of her necklace alone. It made me yearn for her like my life depended on it, countless restless nights, countless drawings of that one thing. Her necklace. Her beautiful necklace. Who was this lady?"Zeus!" My pencil stopped abruptly and my eyes moved upwards slightly to reveal Peter. His black hair wasn't messy which I found odd. He was dressed in a white shirt and a pair of jeans, another thing I found odd. My best friend wasn't one who loved looking like a gentleman. He was definitely going out with a girl."Someone's got a girl for the night," I remarked with a deepened smile while my eyes returned to my drawing."I've been standing here for minutes and you didn't notice me," Peter replied with worry that hinted faintly in his tone. I frowned a bit but still retained my smile. He heaved a sigh before joining me on the wooden chair opposite mine."For days now, you've been obsessed with this necklace. Come on, look at your room, it's freaking filled with this same drawing!" He pointed to the scattered large white papers around my room. I took a quick glance around my small room, rather than my clothes scattered across my bed and the floors messy with few papers and all, it looked perfect to me."Who is she?" He asked almost immediately as his black irises met mine. My eyes fell on my drawing again and my dreams flashed in my head like lightning."This is the same question I've been asking myself for days," I pursed my lips as my pencils fell while my fingers trailed softly along the outline. In a strange way, it felt like I was touching her, I could feel tiny sparks birthing from the tips of my fingers. This wasn't normal, this was beyond what I felt with the ladies I hang out with. It would have been better if my Wolf had helped but he and I were still dwelling on a fight."I've never met her, Peter, but it feels like I know her," I mumbled."And you've never seen her face in those dreams?" He asked while I wriggled my head."Probably one of those models you lust after. Your head must be playing tricks on you again."I chuckled."This one is different. It's like there's a bond that draws me towards her every day.""What if, what if she's your mate?" Our eyes locked again and my smile gradually faded. I never even thought of that possibility but at the same time hearing that word, Mate, struck me in a limbo. Did I want a companion or did I deserve one?"It's probably one of those models," I replied after pondering over my question for minutes. He heaved a sigh while I walked to my bed's drawer."You should probably find this lady. This ceaseless dream of hers you're having is not normal," he chorused as I slipped the drawing quietly into my drawer. I smiled within myself before uttering in oblivion."I have a feeling our path will cross each other soon.""Let's just hope so." Peter responded with a whisper. "Oh well," he pitched again, this time on a much lighter note. "I have to go now."I turned sharply in his direction, giving him a suspicious look."You still haven't told me about this girl."He chuckled and just when he was about to respond, my door opened abruptly."Zeus," said one of my teammates, Simon, as he slightly peeked his head through the door."Alpha Alfred is here."My breaths ceased for a split moment as anger and mild irritation ignited within me. There was immediate silence, uneasy at that while Peter and I exchanged knowing glances."I'll join him in five," I coldly stated while Simon took his leave.I arose sharply with my palms curled into a fist."Whatever you're going to do to that traitor, just don't kill him," Peter sternly warned while I strode to the mirror. His eyes were on me but I cared less. Rather, I drowned in the anger flourishing in my ocean blue eyes. My blonde hair was messy yet my face still retained its handsomeness."He's an Alpha, remember that."I scoffed whilst tossing loose strands of my hair playfully."That traitor doesn't deserve to be called one.""That doesn't mean we're ready for war if he dies by your hands." I smiled at my mirror. "We're already wanted in most Packs.""That's an achievement, you know,” I chuckled as I finally turned to him. He rolled his eyes."Just don't kill him.""I wonder why he's here though," I mumbled as I adjusted my gray t-shirt even though it needed none."Well he's downstairs, you can find that out yourself. Give me the full gist once I'm back okay!" He pitched as he eased through the door."Have fun!" I yelled."You too!" He responded in the same mannerism but I chuckled. I was going to meet one of my beloved enemies, it was definitely going to be fun. As I eased through my door and strode down the stairs, I wondered what Alfred was doing in my lair. He betrayed me and even though he knew how dangerous I was, he still had the effrontery to visit my lair. The uproar of my fellow members jolted me back to reality."Everyone! Cheers to the Lord of the house, Zeus!"I chuckled as my group of six happily clapped their glasses of beers against each other. This is what one gets when you choose to have your lair be a bar in disguise. The mornings up to the early nights were for humans while the deep nights were for us werewolves. We were called the Hunter Mercenaries, a group of skilled werewolf mercenaries led by me. Some of us here were wanted and some were new recruits to replace our fallen. Simon for starters. There he was, his young stature mingling among the big guys. I wondered why a boy this young had taken delight in a dangerous job like this. But then it occurred to me, perhaps he was like me who was forced into this path. I was still reveling in my thoughts when my eyes fell on Alfred. There he was sitting alone at the table. The center table of Hunter's Bar. I looked around and thankfully there were no humans which gave me the chance to express my madness to a point."Please give this traitor the finest wine we have!" I announced sarcastically as I pulled the chair opposite his nonchalantly. Wearing a mocking smile as I sat. My members in return laughed mockingly with their predatory eyes fixated at Alfred."Is this how you welcome an Alpha?" Alfred groaned in a low tone. His eyes hinted at nervousness and fear."You're Alpha in your beloved Pack but not here,” I popped my head closer with a sinister smile. His eyes twitched while his lips stammered but no audible words came out. He knew, If I wanted, I could order my members to shred him into pieces."Why are you here?" I finally voiced after studying his countenance. "After what you've done, you still brought your pathetic body here. I could kill you right now in the most goriest way you can imagine, you know that." I folded my arms.He chuckled. I frowned, I didn't want him to feel relaxed. I wanted him restless."Come on Zeus, my offense wasn't that treacherous."My frown deepened as my insides burned like brimstone fire. If not for Peter, perhaps I would let my Wolf take control and shred him to pieces."You cheated me. You broke our deal after my strenuous efforts and you say your offense wasn't that treacherous?!" I growled and his eyes twitched again. Perhaps he saw the anger burning in my eyes."Give me a million reasons why I shouldn't kill you now.""Look Zeus, I needed that money for my P-""I said reasons and not an explanation for your treachery, Traitor." I growled again while he gulped down his saliva."I have a job for you." He muttered after several deliberations. My eyes struck his and in that moment, I felt obliged to listen to his nonsense. If he came here, then this job of his was certainly dangerous."You have five minutes.""Okay,” he heaved a sigh. "This deal," he pursed his lips. "No one else can do it better than you, you're the best mercenary in our supernatural world after all."My eyes lowered to the round mahogany table as my ears entertained those words. Rather than ease me, his words brought memories of my Family. The Hunter Family."I'm not. There are others," I said whilst recalling my Uncle and Grandfather."If there were, then I wouldn't be here,” he ascertained but I knew better. My family are greater monsters than I am."Your time is ticking, Traitor," I muttered with a light sigh following suit.He heaved a sigh before pulling out his phone. He stared at it for a short while and I could see another version of fear intertwined with a slight trace of greed in his eyes."That is the job,” he muttered as he handed me his phone displaying only one picture. A green necklace. My eyes exclaimed in surprise and tension started to sail within me. This was the same necklace I had been having in my dreams! I quickly shook off my shocked countenance before reverting to my calm look."This," his voice tousled the questions brewing in my head. "Is the Queen of the Vampires necklace, Green."My eyes sparked up again, this time I could barely hide the shock and excitement coursing through my veins. My jaws nearly dropped and I could feel my palm trembling alongside the phone. And for the first time, after so long, my Wolf, Impulse, jumped for excitement. He chose to forget our fight and rather enjoy the fact that, The ruler of Vampires, one of the most deadly beings in the supernatural world, Green, was the woman in my dreams."Now you see why I brought this mission to you." Alfred continued but I was barely listening. "You're the best, Zeus. You fear no one and I'm sure she doesn't scare you.That necklace worn around her neck is worth a billion dollars. Legend has it that it is one of those ancient precious jewelries dating back to Selene, The Vampire goddess.Now the thing is," he pursed his lips as he inched his head closer and his tone on a lower pitch."There's a meeting happening in the next three days. A gathering where each leader of their respective supernatural community is gathered. This time, the meeting would be held at the Lycan's Pack. Your job is to infiltrate and steal this necklace. And this time, I won't betray you. We'll share equally. So," he paused again, Holding my gaze."Are you in or out?" My lips parted, nothing but air protruded. While he was busy yapping about Green's necklace and its worth, all I could think of was my dreams. What was the connection? Why was my Wolf excited about her name?There was only one probability answer to my burning questions. She was my mate and whether I liked it or not, I needed to confirm."I'm in.""Know your place Young lady!" His thick voice barked, chasing every ounce of courage that dared to exist in me."A slave is what you are and that is what you shall remain!Don't even dare to aspire to be someone,Let alone dream or even dare to entertain such thought ever again because the day you do," he pursed his lips, his eyes glowering like brimstone fire ready to raze me to ashes."I will forget the bond that exists between us and rip your miserable heart out!"My eyes jolted awake from my nightmare but my body still retained its calm status. I was already used to it. For six hundred years now, I've been having the nightmare, I've been denied sleep. But this wasn't a nightmare though, it was a memory. A memory of my Father and I. One that has rooted deep in my head never to be forgotten. My eyes twitched, only then was I fully observant of my surroundings. The darkness and the solemnity but thanks to my night vision, I could clearly see the beautiful painting of my mother and s
"I might not be as logical as you are but I know this mission you're planning to embark on is suicide!" Peter exclaimed as he gestured with his breaths storming out heavily. He was restless and this was bound to happen to anyone upon hearing the infamous name, Green."Peter, would you at least let me concentrate for a moment." I whined as I rubbed through my messy hair looking for the perfect spell in my mother's spell book.His brows arched into a deeper frown as he neared my table with his eyes flaring in obvious disbelief."Zeus if nobody is going to tell you the truth, I will!" He barked, almost hitting the table."This is madness!" He blurted. "I know you love to take delight in life threatening missions but this, this one is a no no for me!We're talking about Green here, she's a beast!" His pitch increased with fervent fear burning in his tone but I kept on watching him dramatize."Her name alone is a nightmare for children let alone adults like us. Yet you still want to risk yo
"What color suits my hair better, Black or blonde?" I asked as my maids dressed me up in front of my mirror. I was donning a rosy red medieval gown. Unfortunately, they were just as confused as I was."Blonde, my lady," one of them softly said."Black would do justice, my lady,” another chirped."Blonde is just perfect," a smile crept to my face, hearing that voice. My eyes darted to my twin doors as Martha gingerly walked in. Dazzling in her green slim fit pant suit complemented with a black shirt and a pair of matching stiletto heels."You all may leave,” I ordered. They bowed their heads before leaving Martha and I alone. I remained in my stance still smiling. By now it should have vanished. I wasn't smiling because Martha was here, but for something else. She stood beside me while the mirror reflected the admiration in her eyes. And then she strolled to my drawer picking my most cherished necklace. One my mother had given me, a green necklace that had been handed down from generat
The forest was surprisingly gentle. No chirping from birds, no predatory animals roamed, even the tall trees refused to dance to the tunes of solemn winds. Beyond this forest was the one and only glorious abode of The Crimson Prowlers Pack where Green would currently be in. Perhaps this forest and its inhabitants feared her wrath too or perhaps I was simply over thinking. I heaved a sigh. It's been over an hour since I stood at the center doing nothing but thinking. I only had one ace move up my sleeves and if it failed, it could probably be my end. But I wasn't ready to die yet, not in the hands of weaklings of the Prowlers Pack. At the same time I couldn't force a single muscle in my legs to move. I wasn't scared of her but for my ace move. My eyes lowered to the dry leaves roaming beside me and in a strange way, I was reliving the memories of the day before.***************"This," I said as I scanned through the forest with a smile of admiration. "Is the perfect place.""Are you s
As the twin doors closed subtly behind me, I heard the parting roar of thunder in the skies signaling my Mate should have been long gone by now. The spell diminished and instantly, everything reverted back to normal. Damian crashed to the ground, Eren and Vera frowned. Their eyes wavering between Damian who grunted as he arose."What happened right now?" Eren asked as he peered at me suspiciously.I smirked."Something happened here Green. One moment you were about to kill the Lycan and in a glimpse, you're there and now he fell to the floor." He stated sternly. "I know you're fast, but not fast enough to escape my eyes." This time, they all had their gaze on me waiting for me to drop the bombshell. The last thing I would want to do is tell them my mate had visited. Zeus, a man they so much hate, especially the Lycan."You have a shallow knowledge about me, Eren," I finally responded. "I simply spared his life out of my kind heart."Damian growled, his eyes flashing a threatening shad
"The moon goddess must hate you so much to have given you a Vampire as a mate. And not just any regular Vampire, Green."Peter mumbled before gulping down his cup beer at once."Or you mean, The moon goddess loves me very much to have blessed me with her." I chuckled whilst refilling my own glass.He wriggled his head as he poured himself another glass."Green is a curse Zeus.""Goodnight boss!" Simon interjected, waving his hand slightly with his usual happy smile. Realization soon struck me that Peter and I had since been rooted at the bar table, still discussing my day's ordeals."Yeah. Goodnight Simon." I nodded before returning to my friend's stern countenance."She's a blessing. Besides, she's my mate. You should mind the way you talk about her." I responded. He scoffed."How else am I supposed to talk about a monster?" He chirped. "You don't expect me to sweet talk her, do you?"I heaved a sigh and then returned to my drink."I knew this mission was a bad idea from the start." H
"He's here,” said Martha in a depressed tone as she sauntered into my room. I flashed my window a sinister smile while my eyes stared at the birds across. Even though my back faced her, I knew she was worried. Worried about what I might do to my mate. It made me wonder why my best friend suddenly changed. For centuries we've fought wars, killed mates without any iota of feelings. But this time, she was different. Interested in me softening."I know there's a devilish smile on your face but whatever you're going to do," she pursed her lips. "Don't regret it."I turned to her direction, holding her gaze to study what was really running through her mind. In the end, it only seemed to confuse me. There she was, standing proud in her stunning green and black uniform. Her white hair was packed in a ponytail. Her blue eyes reflected my outfit and I couldn't help but admire myself. A dazzling green medieval gown complemented with my necklace and stunning golden brown curls."You know," I state
"Today is the final day for each community to answer Green's request and by the looks of it," Martha paused as she glanced across my commanders."It doesn't seem likely. Hence we have no choice but to proceed with our plans." She continued while she rolled out an old map across the table we stood by."This is the Regent's Coven located in Krixgard. A place basically surrounded with dense forest where the Witches gem lies. We're launching an attack as the morning dawns tomorrow. So I want you all to listen carefully to your respective roles..."I stared at the old piece of paper uninterestedly. I wasn't even sure I was listening to her strategies. My mind trailed back to midnight. The conversation I shared with my Mate.************As I entered into the dungeon my entirety awakened with the familiar tingling sensation. But this time I wasn't restless, I was gradually suppressing my attraction towards him. I walked past the guards solemnly till I arrived at his prison. There he was, bo