LIRAH FELT A sudden thirst and hunger. She also feels like her stomach is tightening and experiences severe body pain. She didn't open her eyes immediately and pretended she hadn't woken up yet just to feel and be aware of what was in her surroundings.
She has to be careful as much as possible. The forest is not just the territory of Aro, but also of his enemies. If there is anyone to find out who she is, it will bring turmoil to his pack which she doesn’t want to happen.
She believes that Aro is still alive and waiting for her. If they reunite one day, she dreams that everything will go smoothly because she doesn’t want to cause more trouble. If fate allows them to meet again, she also promises that she will be brave this time and will be strong for both of them.
Lirah also knows that what she’s thinking is impossible because her eyes saw what happened that night but this is the only thing she’s holding on to. This is the only way for her to be completely sane in her crazy world.
On the other side, there was a Lycan couple who were anxious. They are worried because the beautiful girl that they have seen on the grassland has not woken up for two weeks. They are also concerned about the disturbance caused by the girl among the Lycan who are already having a conflict so that they can marry her.
“She’s still not waking up?” asked the woman Lycan.
"But if she wakes up now, Lycan Laang will be seen outside and ready to marry her, Monique," the man replied. “They don't just come here because of our agreement not to disturb her until she wakes up.”
“She’s not safe with me, Baron,” the woman Lycan answered after having a deep sigh. “From the cursed moon or not, you know that I can’t control myself properly. She will be endangered because of me!”
“Calm down, Monique,” the man replied with a calm voice. “Everything is still in its right place.”
“I can't quite imagine what we should do, Baron. We can't let her go. Because if we do that, the other creatures living in the woods will be in a battle just to marry her,” the woman got a little closer to her bed. “Can’t blame them, she’s beautiful. She can line up to the Moon Goddess.”
“You’re more beautiful than her—”
“But not whenever I’m with my Lycan form, Baron!” the woman shouted with an anxious voice. “I want to look like a human forever and not be afraid whenever the full moon comes. I don’t want to shapeshift again. It’s been a year but I still couldn’t control myself. I keep on hurting someone—what if I hurt you too? Do you think I can forgive myself? No!”
“You will not,” he kissed his wife on her forehead with an assurance in his voice. “We just need to find a witch that will help us to stop you from shapeshifting. Just be patient. One day we can live a normal life again.”
“Do you still believe that she’s the key? Is it true that we can find someone like that?”
Lirah becomes curious about what they are talking about. What’s special about her is that they become interested and choose to gamble their peaceful life?
“If that’s the only hope that we have, I will. I must believe that she’s the key and we can find the witch.”
Lirah must find the right time to open her eyes. They must not know that she heard all of their conversations. She will be endangered if that happens.
She waited for an hour before she finally opened her eyes.
Lirah slowly stood up from the bed and observed what was around her. What she can say is simplicity. The house and things inside are made up of wood. From the chair to the table and utensils. She also saw fresh fruits on the table.
Lirah felt the cold ground when she stepped on it. The floor is not flat and not solid cement that’s why she felt the sand touching her feet.
“Where am I?” she asks even if she has a hint that she’s not in a human house.
It was then that the attention of the two Lycans caught on. They came out as her question became slightly louder.
“Finally! You’re awake!” the woman exclaimed as she applauded.
“How many days did I sleep? I'm sorry, I bothered you," she apologized shyly.
She knows that she must stay vigilant because she thought that the couple had a hidden agenda but at the same time she needs to be thankful because they took care of her when she was unconscious.
The woman promptly handed her water after pouring water from a large black jar near their kitchen.
She just held it and couldn't drink it because of too much thought and worry. The man stared at her seriously while still looking into the void.
“Two weeks?” the Lycan woman replied and was not so sure. She simply looks secretly at her husband and seeks approval if what she has said is right.
That look didn’t escape Lirah's sight so she pretended to be shocked. “Two weeks?”
After what happened, she needs to be careful with the people she meets. She's been through a lot to immediately believe that everyone is kind and they don’t have any ulterior motive. She must stay alive because she needs to know what is happening. She’s done with being naive and just settling by putting herself at risk all the time. Finding out what happened to Aro is her top priority.
“Why? Is there anything that bothers you?” the woman asked worriedly.
Lirah scratches her head. She can’t tell her story and acts dumb because this is the only way that she can survive.
“Nothing. I just felt like someone was waiting for me.”
The woman raised her eyebrows. They seemed to be waiting for her answer but she left them hanging just enough for them to not understand what she was saying.
“You don’t have to worry, you’re safe here,” the man said while secretly glancing at his wife again.
"Yes! You're safe here!" the woman also answered restlessly.
“Do you know your name?”
Lirah just stares at the void for a moment and pretends that she’s trying to remember what happened. “Ahmm…”
Before she opens her eyes, she plans everything. Part of her plan is to pretend that she lost her memory. That is the only way she could be safe. They must not know her connection to Aro. She doesn’t know if they were enemies or allies, especially since they were not living in a pack. Werewolves are always together and not secretive like them.
SHE DOESN’T KNOW anything about the Lycans. She doesn't want to gamble for her conscience."What’s your name?” the woman asked her again.“Name?” Lirah acted as if she was asking herself before she looked at the couple. “What is my name? I—I don’t know…”They look at Lirah with disbelief. Looks like they didn't buy it but she needs to stand with her words and continue what she has started.“You don’t know?”The Lycan couple looked at each other occasionally. Both were estimating what they were going to say again. On the other side, Lirah is reading the next move of the couple. Even the hunger that she had been feeling for a while has been completely forgotten. She needs to visit his grandmother who is the sister of her late grandmother. She is the only one who could help her. To do that, she needs to get out of this place safely.Before her late grandparents died, they strictly instructed her that if something bad happened, she must visit the remaining family that they had. "We will
ARO LEANING HISback like a king to his chair where an alpha is the only one who can sit. He’s wearing nothing from his top which gives access to anyone to see his fit masculine body as if it was carved by the best sculptor. The different scars made by claws are visible on his skin. This will prove that he didn’t climb up to where he is easily.
WHEN THE VAMPIREentered, the wolves inside the hall became aggressive. Anger can be seen immediately in them while their mortal enemy is in the middle of the mansion. The others are restraining themselves from making a move and tearing the vampire apart.War can happen if Aro says something. The moment that he speaks
“DID YOU FORGOT the reason why you are here?”Lirah didn’t answer immediately, she just looked at her because she was mesmerized by her beauty.The woman in front of her has this ethereal beauty that captivates all who are fortunate enough to gaze upon her radiant presence. She has long black lashes that match her thick eyebrows and doll-doe eyes. She also has pearl-like skin that she’s sure is so bouncy just enough for her to think that her bath is some kind of special fresh milk. She also has long black wavy hair that goes up to her waist. Her body is hugging this long white dress that reaches up to her knees while wearing nothing to her feet.“Y-you’re beautiful…” she commented without even thinking.
SHE DOESN’T KNOW what she’s doing with her life. Why does she continue to fight and live after all the things that happened to her? She can now think that even the world has turned away from her, but just for one reason, here she is again, ready to fight like what she’s going to face is nothing.She’s tired. Hallucinating. Walking like there is no tomorrow and following the road that seems to be no end.“I’m really crazy…” Lirah wants to scold herself but at the same time tolerates her craziness. “I have a hundred reasons to surrender, but with just one reason, I am here fighting with my life all over again.”The mysterious woman that she met gave her instructions on what she was going to do to continue living. Because she’s no
LIRAH FELT LIKE she’s in the longest run of her life. She couldn’t even remember how long she had been running in the darkness. She couldn’t count if it had happened for a long time because she might end up being crazy if this continued.Lirah wanted to escape as soon as possible but didn't know how. She didn't want to be in an unending darkness with no light that even her own hand could not allow her to see. It’s a torture for her.She calls almost all the goddesses that she knows. She’s praying that they can free her. Above all, she doesn’t want to be alone anymore because Lirah does not have a companion by her side.She couldn’t count how long she was in that darkest place. She doesn’t want to cry anymore, but how could she do that if this is the on
LIRAH WOKE UP from the smell of fresh cinnamon greeting her nose. She’s starting to get used to it after staying in Nana’s place for a week.She’s so curious why they always begin their day by allowing the smoke of cinnamon to flow through the whole house. Later on, they answer her that it is a good luck enhancer that will make the day productive, especially for the witch's practice.It’s so hard for her to understand some unnatural things that happened and in practice in this place first. Everything was new to her, but she trained herself to follow and understand everything. She had to respect them. Also, she couldn’t help but get shy with the people living inside the house. She always gets them into trouble whenever she tries to help. That's the least she can do.
LIRAH COULDN’T BELIEVE that the powerful witch and the third leader of the coven had visited her the other day. She got scared at first and felt like an important person later on. To have a welcome visit by one of the powerful witch spirits is something that she can brag about. Because why not? She’s a normal human being with no ability to be special at all.Lirah tried to understand what she felt the moment that she stepped on the part that she was restraining to go to the moment that she woke up.Nana said that her house and yard had a protecting spell that would conceal them from the world. The house they live in is both a shelter and sanctuary for the next leaders of the coven. To have this house that is specially given to the leader means that she’s capable of protecting all the spells and potions that have been mad