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14 - The court
At the centre of Darius' court, Theresa stood, surrounded by a pack of lycans that she hardly knew. She felt uneasy and would have melted into the floor under the intense scrutinizing eyes if she could, but there was little she could do than wait there and await the hearing on her case.
If nymphs had any disappearing gifts, perhaps, she wouldn't have hesitated to use them at this moment but there was nowhere to hide nor any place to go to. She was stuck here and that was it. She tried not to look anyone in the eye, lest all her resolve shattered and she would burst into the tears that had been welling up in her for years which she had been doing her best to keep at bay.
The queen, after dumping her on a man who didn't want her for a mate or as anything had departed for Royal Isle at the break of dawn, barely bidding her goodbye, and now, here she was hoping she would fit in amongst these strange people while she silently prayed in her heart that they would be mor
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Moon's Call 16 - In the woods
Darius and Herrick moved through the dense parts of the woods, manoeuvring their way through the trees and bushes and rocks. "He should be here somewhere," Darius said."It still baffles me why any lycan in his right senses would choose to create an abode in these parts of the woods where danger lurks in every nook and cranny," Herrick said as he pushed a branch out of his path.Darius chuckled, "Well, Moon's Call is not just any lycan, is he? He seems to enjoy the thrill in these parts. I must admit that living in isolation has helped him hone his skills.""Still doesn’t make him any less outlandish," Herrick said. "And Darius... he has a name now, Lycidas.""Yeah... right," Darius replied curtly. "We might have to wait for him for a while to come around himself if we don't find him..." They ducked as a big owl swooped above them; its great wings flapping loudly. "...between you and I, this place gives me the creep," Darius said over his shoulder t
Moon's Call 17 - Breakfast
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Moon's Call 18 - Elaine's concern
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Moon's Call 20 - Berry
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Moon's Call 21 - Theresa and Lycidas
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Moon's Call 22 - Amphisbaena
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