20 Years ago
Royal castleThe Alpha King sat upon his throne, his elbows resting on the armrests. Lightning was illuminating the throne room occasionally as the pitter patter of the heavy rain continued on the giant windows. Everyone, including the Alpha King, was waiting on the edges of their seat for the arrival of the high priest.As if mere thoughts summoned him, footsteps echoed in the huge throne room and men wrapped in dark maroon clothes walked down the carpet spread from the herculean doors to the front of the throne. Leading them was the old bald man, his wise crinkled eyes holding worry, in though of what was to come. The old man's followers stopped behind him and the priest stood in front of his king and bowed deeply in respect followed by all his pupils.The king nodded in greeting, and rose a moment from his seat. "My greetings, high priest. Now tell us, what is that you have foreseen this time." The priest visibly swallowed and a frown appeared between his brows. "I happened to see a she wolf this time, my king." Priest started. "Her face bright as the sun. Her gaze sharp as of a needle's point and her aura…like theAnd she…was our future queen, my King. You mate." He said his eyes holding the ones of his King's.The King's heart fluttered in his chest, but his willed himself not to show any emotion."I'm having a feeling that it is not the part for which you came running in this torrent rain to me. Tell me what is it." The King stated.The priest sighed. "You are right. The true matter is that she… she was fighting you. Even dominating you. She is a threat that cannot be ignored nor obstructed. She is… the end of your being, My King." The fear mixed with worry was dripping from his expressions as he intently watched the King's reaction."Why in the world would she fight me? She is supposed to make me even stronger as my mate, isn't she? I think you have mistaken a dream as a prophecy." The King states even though he could barely contain the anxiety and fury inside him so he fisted his palm tightly as his nails elongated and pierced his skin. Beta Somer, who was standing beside him put a hand on his shoulder to calm him down."There is a remarkable distinguishable properties between a prophecy and a mere dream and trust me when I say that I've mastered the skill of pointing them out. This, is not a dream. It is a prophecy, it will come true in time." The priest said clasping his hands and bowing his head."We shall talk about this after the storm is calm. You should take your leave. The court is dismissed." With a flick of his hand, everyone present in the hall dispersed out of thw gates, except for the beta."I can not understand anything right now, Somer. If what the priest said is true, then what shall I do?" The King asked turning in his seat to look at his friends face which held empathy."Whatever you choose, I know it will be wise and good for this Kingdom. I trust your judgement." They both shared a half-hearted smile before the darkest of thoughts started approaching the Alpha's mind. That the only solution to keep his Kingdom alive, would be the death of his mate. It~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~2 Years laterRygona Village"We couldn't save the mother....your daughter....she is a bad omen." The old woman handed the man his just born daughter. He was torn. That day, he got his angel, his life, but lost his soul. His daughter being the very cause of his misery. He couldn't even look at her.He knew it all along that it was to come, but he never accepted. His mate used to tell him that she was having dreams of her demise. That her mate would live in sorrow but living, nonetheless, for their daughter. Her mate raising their daughter in a fierce warrior. Her daughter.... standing with her head held high im a battlefield between the living and he dead while everyone knelt in front of her. Submitting.He knew what he had to do. He finally looked at his daughter, her ocean blue eyes, just like her mother's, looked backa rhim, blinking. His heart constricted thinking of what he was going. How could he blame this innocent bundle of blood and flesh for something it wasn't even aware of. Right then, he took a pledge for her, that he shall give his life to her. He was going make her what she was meant to be.The woman who shall bring the world to its knees, with the tip of her sword, the woman who shall slay the world. ~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~Present dayThe cool water flew through the gap between my toes soothing the pulsing nerves beneath the skin. It always had held that magic. It always gave my rushing adrenaline and aching muscles an instant calm, That I always seek after a whole day of unrelenting training.The sun was about to set behind the smokey clouds, casting a pink shade over the horizon. I lifted my palms and looked at the rough skin covering it, and then at my side. My sword and dagger were lying there uncovered simmering in the last remnants of the light. Sometimes I think if there are other female, too, who have scarred skin, rough hands and who train all day to accomplish their sole purpose in life. To kill, not to nurture.I splashed water on my face to clean all the traces be of blood, although the wounds were already healed and collected my weapons heading back to home.My home was a small cottage of stone at the edge of the village, near the forest. That was because of the villagers. My father couldn't train me in front of the them due to the old beliefs and traditions that implied that females aren't supposed to bear weapons. They're meant to do household, bear pups and to please their mates. But, my father never regarded me as a daughter, a female. He always saw and teach me to be his son, a warrior.I reached home before the night fellOpened the wooden door and stepping in, I was welcomed with the sounds of fire crackling and aroma of freshly roasted lamb, which meant father was cooking in the kitchen. "I'm home father." I calledl him."You are right on time. Food is almost done. You should change, we shall eat then." He said. I replied with a yes and went to change into a more comfortable shirt. I came back and sat in the one of the four chairs at rhe table as he served food like a mother a would to her family. And actually, he is both a father and a mother to me since birth."You remember that you are going to your grandmother's coven, yes?" Father asked, pouring soup for me."I remember father. I think I would be departing in the morning. Is there anything I'm supposed to do before that?" I asked."No. Nothing at all. Everything is alright here. Now eat your food, it would taste better while it is hot." I gave him a small smile and set about to ravish the delicious meat that only he could make. I thanked father for the meal and fell on my bed to sleep off today's exhaustion. If I start my journey tomorrow early in the morning, even in my wolf form, I shall make it later in the afternoon. Grandma's coven is on the other side of the border of our village's forest.My grandmother was a witch as was my mother, that's why I have traits of being a half blooded witch. I can brew potions that nees magic and cast minor spell to atleast protect myself if it comes to use my magic for it. I train here with my father half the year then practice magic in the coven for the rest.Signing and deciding it was time to sleep I blew out the lamps beside the bed pull thw blankets above my head and succumbed to darkness of slumber.When the warm rays of sun peeked through my windows, I got up and went to take a hurried bath. I wore my leather clothing, which was made by my grandma with magic, so I could shift in my wolf without bothering about my clothes ripping.I gathered my cloak and my weapons and went out. Father was sitting at the table frowning, staring at nothing in particular. I walked in front of him and stood on my knees, holding his hands. I looked up in his eyes as he smiled at me. "Now you should go, Sera. You might get late." I nodded and walked outside the front door. "Tell your grandma that I said hello." Father called from inside waving at me."I shall do, father." I smiled and waved him back. With that, I shifted into my wolf and took off into the forest. ~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~My wolf was soaring through the trees and branches like the wild wind. Soft crunching of dries leaves and twigs were heard every time paws hit on the ground.I loved shifting into my wolf. It felt like this was
I followed grandma in a dark room lit by only some candles. She sat on a couch at the right corner of the room and waved at me to sit across her. I obliged and traced the fabric on the couch. "I recently got ahold on a piece of information which is of a great importance for us. Or should I say for you." She said tilting her head at me.I knew where this was steering. But I wanted to hear it first, before I made any assumptions. "So, let's hear it then." I exhaled. She picked up a thick brown book from the side table and flicked through its pages. She angled the book on the table so that I could read, too, and put her finger along the lines."According to the legends of exiled, around 900 years ago. There was a supernatural race, unbeknown to the current races, which held animosity towards the werewolves. Blinded by the hatred they had killed the then princess of werewolves hence, the wolves declared war." I just nodded along."Thousands of innocent souls were slaughter. The hell and he
Hidden between the thick branches of a big tree, I assessed the ground in front of me. The dungeons, where I needed to be, were to the south. At the back of the castle and under the ground. There were at least forty guards, twenty guarding the border walls and twenty on the ground. And goddess knows how many were inside the actual dungeons.I climbed down the tree silently and steadily. And now the question was, how could I enter the dungeons without anyone noticing me? How? How? H-I noted a movement in my peripheral vision and looked in its direction. A guard was walking towards a tree in other direction a few feet away. Maybe for his personal business. I smiled to myself. The opportunity came itself to my door.Walking on my toes, I stood behind the man and waited for him to notice me. His ears perked up and he turned to me. But before he could react, I gripped his throat and put pressure on the side on a particular spot until he fell unconscious.Some tricks were very useful at tim
ALPHA KING ELRICKMate.Something I have wished for more than anything else. Something I couldn't ever have. 21 years back, to be exact, I made a decision. A decision which shed all of my hopes and expectations.Yes, I was disappointed. In myself, in my faiths and the goddesses. Because that decision was going to tear me apart. The decision, being that I shall kill my mate the very moment I meet her. Isn't it just ironic and quite cruel? To kill the one you have that you are supposed to love and live for.I know it is not something that someone would be proud of, but in our ancestry, promises come first of all. And I promised my father and his father and his father, that despite all of the circumstances, I will protect my kingdom, my throne. And she is a threat to all of those promises I need to keep.From the day I was born to the day of the prophecy, I saved my love, my attention and my body for the one and only female it was meant for. But in the past years, I slept around with num
Panting, running and stumbling a few times, I was sprinting through the forest. I didn't know where I was going I just wanted to get away. Get away from the nightmare that just turned into a living reality for me.I didn't want to meet him. I didn't want him. How did I ended up in his choke hold while on a rescue mission? What was he even doing there? Does he live there? Who is he?Putting my thoughts and body on hold, I crouched low, putting my hands on my knees. I took deep breaths closing my eyes to calm my rapid breathing. But even when I was thinking of absolutely nothing, an image of dark chocolate brown eyes flashed before my eyes and they snapped open.I couldnvividly remember, as if happening right now, his piercing gaze on my face. I could nfeel his calloused hands holding my wrists as pleasurable tingles shot up my hands to all the way to the end of my spine. I could smell his heavenly scent of pine and sandalwood on myself.But what I couldn't feel, that everyone else expe
"Where were you the whole day?" The loud voice of my friend caused my ears ring when she opened the door before I could knock."Well, I can tell if you would let me in." I said. She pursed her lips but stepped aside for me to enter. The aroma of delicious food was heavy in the air and there were meals served for two at the dining table. "Who is here?" I asked in confusion. "David came home today. He has got leave for a few days." Ah! David. Her mate was assigned for patrolling at town's border. He came home in every few days. So, tonight I was to meet him, at last."Go and get freshed. I am serving dinner and then we have some thing to discuss about." I raised a brow in question. She just shrugged and went in the kitchen and I headed to guest room.Dinner was not as awkward as I thought it would be. David was a young mascular man with golden hair with grey pair of eyes. He was a person who could do all the talking alone without making it awkward. I was just answering his small questi
Princess's guard. Who the hell was she? "Who are you?" I voiced my question. The three looked at each other and then dragged me into a lonely corner. "Do not shout alright? I am…," she looked around us. "The princess of Zyrenia." Oh. I stayed quiet and her expressions told me that she expected me to scream or react in some way.I had never came across a royalty before, so, I didn't know how would they want me to behave. Should I bow? Father says never to bow before anyone except the goddesses but, I couldn't afford to raise suspicion on me. I stiffly bowed my head as if asking if I am doing it right. "No, no don't do that in the public eye." She said motioning me to stand up. "So what do you say?" She asked. What do I say? "Pardon me, your…highness….but, don't you have about thousands of soldiers guarding the castle? Why would you want me to guard you?" I inquired. "Yes," she huffed. "But they are not my soldiers they are my brother's. They only follow his commands, they won't let
I kept my hands steadily folded behind my back to hide them from the observing eyes of my doubtful mate. My hands were clenched tightly from the anxiety and even a small movement from me could reveal my real identity to him. His dark gaze never left me, as he was scrutinized my every feature from the tip of my hair to the sole of my foot.I told everyone that I came from a village far away, to meet a friend here, but the suspicion in the Alpha King's eyes never subsided. The princess was fidgeting impatiently beside me. "So what do you say, brother?" The princess asked and her brother's eyes finally moved from me. "I don't think it is a wise decision, Princess. She is a female herself, how will she protect you from the danger when she herself need protection?" The King gave his opinion and I was offended. "If you think that being a female makes someone a wekaer or lesser of a being, then you are in denial." Some gasps sounded at my comment and I looked around myself. Everyone was l