'We’re safe now.' Audrey heard the first voice again.
She thought it was her mind playing tricks on her because she was dying, but she heard it in her mind, loud and clear.She carefully sat up from the floor. She looked at herself and saw how heavy her clothes were soaked in blood.“What's happening?" She whispered.“I can see clearly...at night?” She stood up slowly, not still believing herself to stand properly. Looking around, her surroundings were unfamiliar but her vision of the trees in the forest was super clear and the sounds of the crickets and frogs from a distance poured onto her ears like they were just at her feet, even the sound of a gentle stream running calmly in the distance sounded so close.She marveled at how strong she felt, her wounds were all healed like it was never there. She could not even feel the pain in her waist which she got three days ago by being pushed down the stairs by Cara.“What is happening to me?” She asked no one in particular.'Nothing.' The first voice said to her.“Who are you, where am I?” Audrey questioned, taking slow steps into the forest, she had to find a place to rest her head tonight. She would make a better decision on what to do tomorrow when she wakes up'I am Avery, your wolf.'“What!” Audrey tripped on a branch, falling face-first.She could not comprehend everything that was happening to her at once.The reply kept repeating in her head until she could take it no more.'I am Avery, your wolf.''I am Avery, your wolf.''I am Avery, your wolf.'“Stop!”She clasped her hands to her mouth, her eyes wide like saucers.That was more of a growl than a shout. Bats and birds flew away from their habitations, scared by the loud growl they heard.'Oops, he-he, sorry. I thought we were angry. You know? Adding the right effects.' Avery chuckled inside Audrey's head.Audrey blinked her eyes, coming back to reality.“That was… Us?” she asked Avery skeptically.'Yep, and we can do way cooler stuff, you know? Wanna see?' Avery sounded too cheerful for her comfort.“Hey, hey, let’s take it slow, okay?” Audrey reasoned.'Fine.' Avery sighed and went silent.Audrey smiled and shook her head, she could feel Avery sulking in her mind. Seems like she had to argue with herself a lot from now on.She still did not know how she got here but she was happy, for the first time, she felt so happy. She was finally free, and she had a wolf. A lovely one at that.But, how did she have a wolf? Does that mean her parents were werewolves? She had no memory of her parents and she never knew what they looked like.'Why, thank you.' Avery smiled at the compliment.“You hear my thoughts?” She marveled.'I am your thoughts, duh.' Avery said proudly.'Let’s go.' Audrey paused, this was not Avery's voice. This one was softer. More reliable.'Killjoy,' Avery mumbled.Audrey confirmed she was officially mad. Maybe she was dead and now she’s talking with the spirits.'You are not wrong…' Audrey felt her body run cold, had she died in the dungeon?'In a way.' The voice finished.“What do you mean? Who are you?” It seemed like those were the only questions she would be asking from now on.'I am Selena, your spirit guide.'“Spirit guide?” Audrey questioned.'Yes. I have been in your generation for centuries, but for many decades now, I have not found a befitting host. I am honored to be accepted by you,' Serena explained calmly.“Wait, centuries? Host? Accept you? When did I do that?” Audrey got more confused as she spoke.'Let’s go, you will understand.'“Argh!”Audrey screamed as she was suddenly pulled into a very bright vortex, colors flashing through as she fell in.The last things she saw before she blacked out were beautiful flowers and weirdly yet beautifully shaped trees, with grasses soft and green like something from a Disney movie.“Poor child, she’s been through a lot.”“Who knows what they have done to her? Those monsters.”Audrey heard voices around her but none of them were familiar to her, she did not know who they belonged to. She slowly opened her eyes but an unbearable headache made her shut them immediately. Her head was throbbing with intense pain.She closed them for some time and slowly opened them, everything seemed blurry at first and then it slowly cleared, allowing her to see the dome-shaped wooden ceiling above her. She tried to sit up, but a hand held her shoulders, stopping her from doing so.“Do not move, child. You are still weak.”Audrey slowly lay back. She looked up at the middle-aged woman, but the face she saw was not a familiar one.“Who are you? Where am I?” She questioned.The woman just smiled and went over to a table to pour something into a cup.The woman had her black hair clipped neatly to the back.The lantern-like bulbs hanging all around the four walls of the room illuminated her fair skin, and the green flowery gown she wore created a beautiful contrast to her skin.Audrey was lost in admiring the woman’s beauty, she did not know when the woman returned to her bedside.“Here, drink this for your headache.” She outstretched her hand to Audrey, holding a glass cup that contained a purple liquid.“Oh…thank you.” Audrey was jerked out of her secret admiration.She took the glass and took a cautious sip. It was a fruity-flavored drink, it was drinkable; She drank it in a gulp. She had been water-starved for so long, the cool liquid soothing her dry parched throat.“Thank you.” She returned the glass cup to the woman.After placing the cup back on the table, the woman came and stood beside Audrey, but Audrey shifted away from her, not trusting her intentions yet.“I won’t hurt you. Audrey.” The woman gently approached the bed and sat down.“How? How do you know my name?” Audrey became nervous, this stranger was acting a bit too familiar with her. She didn't like it.“I am Miranda, your Aunt.” She smiled warmly at Audrey.She had been holding herself back from hugging and kissing her adorable niece ever since she appeared in their Secret Coven.“Niece?” Audrey was astounded and confused. For the first time, someone was claiming to be related to her by blood. She felt ridiculed. Who would want to be related to a nobody like her?“I don’t believe you.” Audrey was in huge denial, it was written all over her face. Miranda smiled at her like she was expecting her reaction.“I wouldn’t believe me too. It’s been such a long time... Sixteen years.” Miranda stood up and went over to the table.She drew open the third drawer and took out an old photo album.“Maybe when you look at these pictures, you’ll find reasons to believe me.” She placed the photo album in front of Audrey on the bed.Audrey skeptically took it in her hands and reluctantly opened it. The first picture she saw made her heart skip a beat, her palms became sweaty and unstable. It was a picture of the woman from her dreams. She would recognize those familiar red hair and green eyes anywhere, they were just like hers.Miranda noticed Audrey staring at a particular picture, she moved closer to her and caressed the face of the woman in the picture.“I knew the moment you appeared, that you are my sister’s daughter.” She placed her hand over Audrey's, calming her jittery nerves.“She is my… Mother?” Audrey asked. She has had an inkling about it for the past sixteen years, and the mysterious dream she had was finally becoming clear.“Yes. She is.” Miranda said softly.Audrey did not know where to start, she did not know what to make of her life at the moment, her head was full and her thoughts were scattered. Her life was a mess. She slammed close the photo album, surprising Miranda with the unexpected behavior. Audrey stared at the closed photo album and made a decision right then. She was going to take control of her life, no more letting things and people from the past or present affect her. She had planned to inquire from Miranda why her mother had abandoned her in the hands of those cruel monsters, but she decided not to. She did not care anymore. Whatever the reason, she no longer wanted to find out. She just wanted to know, Where she was and how she got there.“Where am I? How did I get here?” She asked in a detached tone, shifting the photo album away from her. Miranda knew she was angry. She saw all her thoughts just by touching her hands. She was going to go slow with her, she had been through a lot for the past sixteen years.“Oh,
“Audrey, it’s time,” Miranda spoke behind Audrey who was standing in front of the mirror in the bedroom. It’s been two weeks since she appeared in the Secret Coven as her aunt called it. She had refused to leave the room to meet people and refused visitors too. She was now in charge of her life and she decided what she wanted or did not want to happen, as long as it concerned her.She felt this unexplainable surge of power within her like she could do anything now, but she did not know how to put what she felt into action. Miranda had told her that the second voice she heard was her spirit guide, and it was what teleported her into their Secret Coven. Audrey had questioned Miranda on everything she wanted to know about herself and she had discovered that she possessed the wolf of the moon goddess, and she was the reincarnation of Catherine, the strongest witch in history. But, those were all based on theory. Today, she was ready to go out and see what she was capable of. The ol
*“Here, a gift I got from the witch market, for protection. It’ll look beautiful on her.” Miranda smiled as she placed a red amulet shaped like a half-moon around the baby's neck.“Yes...it does." Isabella sniffed, wiping her tears with the back of her hand.“I'll be waiting,” Miranda said and went behind a huge tree, waiting for Isabella.“Luna Aurora.” Isabella bowed her head to a beautiful woman who emerged from the other side of the forest, a guard followed her closely behind.“Isabella,” Luna Aurora called softly, walking slowly to Isabella. She stopped right in front of Isabella and raised her hands to her face, caressing her teary cheeks. Isabella sobbed harder as she felt the gentle touch of the Luna on her cheeks.“I know you had your reasons, I know you better than they do. But I’m not going to ask you why because I trust you. I love you.”Isabella broke out in loud sobs as she heard those tender words from Luna Aurora. She could not form words as she still struggled to ca
"Happy birthday!”Audrey almost threw the tray of baked muffins she was carrying to the floor, but she held her palms upward, making the muffins and tray float in the air.“Oh my…what the fudge! Maria!” Audrey faked a frown at the culprit who was laughing hard, barely holding onto the cake she was carrying, her black bulb hair moving all around as she laughed.“you witch! You scared me!”“Aww, I’m sorry love. Happy birthday sweetheart.” Maria carefully placed the cake on the kitchen counter and spread her arms for a hug.Audrey smiled, holding back the tears that threatened to fall from her eyes. She placed her muffins near the cake and went into Maria's open arms. She was engulfed in a very warm and friendly embrace. For the first time in eighteen years, she got a cake for her birthday. She felt very emotional.“Aw, come on, don’t cry. It’s just a cake, not a proposal.” Maria teased.“Don’t be a villain, Maria. Leave our little cousin alone.” A girl that looked exactly like Maria ca
“Sure.” She put down the telecom and went into Mr. Russell's office. She changed her name and look when she applied for this job. She decided to make use of a white lie; Catherine was her name after all...Centuries ago. And she dyed her her to a dark color.“Please, sit.” Mr. Russell pointed to the chair opposite his table. Audrey quietly sat, waiting for him to finish what he was typing on his computer. Audrey suddenly got agitated, Just before she could say something to remind him of her presence, he finally looked up from his screen.“I'm so sorry, I have to reply to those emails you sent yesterday night from Mr. Mark.”“That’s okay, sir. What can I do for you?” Audrey was confused by the sudden rage she felt toward her boss a few seconds ago, she was glad he spoke a second before she almost did, if not, she was sure she would be jobless by now.“I need you to do me a favor. I have a business meeting with Mr. Mark tomorrow afternoon but I won’t be going, I’ll be traveling to Lo
"Let's go, grumpy," Audrey outstretched her hand to her cousin. Maria took the outstretched hand and Audrey teleported them both back to the house."Come have breakfast with us, Audrey," Miranda called from the kitchen."Morning, Miranda. Juice will be fine."Audrey went over to Miranda and gave her a peck on the cheek before going upstairs to take a shower."Trust me, Mom, She's not hungry." Maria plopped down on the dining chair and dragged a plate of lasagne to herself. Eat first, shower later."Where are your table manners?" Miranda frowned at Maria for talking and dragging dishes over the dining table."Probably with Cody," Mary replied as she entered the dining room, smiling mischievously at her sister."What's Cody?" Miranda asked, confused."Who Mum, it's Who's Cody?" Mary replied with a cocky tune."Her boyfriend," Audrey said coming into the kitchen as she packed her hair into a pony."Don't believe them, Mom. You know me." Maria said in a defensive tone."Who Mum, it's Who
Audrey gave him a light smile and nodded. One thing was for sure; she wasn't afraid to be back here again, they couldn't do anything to her anymore, but, she could not understand the strange feeling she had within her, Avery was restless too. She hated these kinds of gatherings, she believed it was just to show off.Alpha Lake sure outdid himself...again. She wondered if this was where they had held the full moon ceremony last year. As they stepped inside the building, Audrey felt like she just walked into a different world. A world of glitter, class, fashion, and sophistication. The inside was a very big hall, it's safe to say; it could contain ten football fields. Classy chandeliers hung on the roof, giving the decorated room a domineering atmosphere. Everyone here was someone in the country, you had to be somebody to be able to attend the great Lake Aloha's Gala, he was the richest bachelor in the States. Ladies were in their most expensive designer gowns, and men wore custo
Audrey froze when she heard Alpha Sebastian call out her name. She heard his fast-approaching footsteps behind her, and she knew the moment he came to stop directly at her back that things were not going to go as smoothly as she had thought.She sat still, playing dumb to gauge if she had been busted or if he was just guessing because she still looked a little like her formal self (Okay, it's just the hair that changed...and her physique.) She should have expected this kind of thing to happen. Who was she kidding? Wolves were smart creatures, they could not be easily fooled, and after all, she was still herself, just because she changed her hair color and personality did not mean she changed her whole features.She had to thread with caution."Hello, Mr. Sebastian. This is my secretary, Catherine." Mr. Russell stood from his seat and went over to Alpha Sebastian and shook his hand. Audrey secretly let out a sigh of relief, thanking her boss inside her head for taking her away from