Eira's face twisted with disgust as she spoke, her voice filled with unease. "Even the mention of that lake makes me queasy. Didn't our uncle warn us about it?"
Amethysta replied calmly, attempting to soothe her friend's exaggerated reaction. "He did mention it yesterday, but there's no reason to get worked up. The lake seems harmless and peaceful. I'm not afraid to go there."Eira scoffed, clearly uninterested in discussing the lake any further. "Alright, forget it. Now, spill the beans about this guy you went on a date with."Amethysta hesitated, finding the encounter rather peculiar. "Well, it was odd. One day, he called me 'Angel,' and the next, 'Princess.' It's almost like he's two different people, even though he looks exactly the same as he did in the bar."Eira chuckled, seeing through her friend's confusion. "Oh, you naive thing. It's pretty clear he's into you. That's why he keeps coming back."Amethysta shook her head, dismissing the idea. "You've got to be kidding. He probably just wanted to relive some childhood memories. Plus, I'm just a regular girl. Why would he be interested in me? I don't want to get tangled up in any complicated stuff."Eira replied sarcastically, "Well, aren't you modest, girl."Eira rolled her eyes, and Amethysta chuckled softly. Deep down, her heart couldn't help but ponder Eira's words. Could Icarus really have feelings for her after just two meetings? She pushed those thoughts away as they enjoyed a day outside, skipping class and relishing each other's company near the college.Unbeknownst to them, their every move was being observed, not by one, but two individuals.Icarus couldn't help but admire the beauty of the purple-eyed girl before him, reminding him of their mother. "She's as stunning as our mom, don't you think?" he remarked to his twin brother, Isaias.Isaias nodded in agreement, picturing her as the potential queen of their realm. "She'd make a great queen. Can we make it happen?"Icarus's expression turned serious as he thought about their mother's whereabouts. "Before we make any decisions, we need to find out more about our mother. Once we have that information, we can decide if she's fit to be our queen."As Icarus licked his lips, his attention fixed on the giggling Amethysta, who was enchanted by a cute puppy, Isaias couldn't contain his desire. "I can't wait to taste those plump lips of hers. They're so enticing."Icarus scolded his brother, reminding him to keep his desires in check. "Control your pheromones, Isaias."The twins, Icarus and Isaias, discreetly followed Amethysta, eventually leaving the scene. Amethysta turned back, sensing an eerie presence but finding nothing out of the ordinary.Curious about her friend's uneasiness, Eira asked, "What's wrong, sweetie?"Amethysta brushed it off, attributing it to her imagination. "Oh, it's nothing... I just had a weird feeling like someone was watching us. Probably just my mind playing tricks on me. I've been easily distracted lately."Eira playfully retorted, "When are you not distracted? Come on, let's go."Eira pulled her friend along, while Amethysta kept glancing back intermittently, unable to shake the unsettling feeling.Near an abandoned factory, a sleek Lamborghini was parked. Inside, the two brothers, Icarus and Isaias, discovered a man who had been badly beaten and was barely conscious, along with their uncle Jonathan.Greeting their uncle with a sadistic tone, Icarus took a seat. "How's it going, Uncle? I trust you appreciate our gracious welcome."Jonathan, groggily looking at Icarus and Isaias, who radiated an air of authority, questioned their intentions. "Icarus, Isaias... why... why have you abducted me? What have I done to deserve this?"Isaias, seething with anger, clenched his teeth. "What haven't you done wrong, you despicable scoundrel?"Icarus shook his head, attempting to maintain his composure. "Just answer one question, Uncle. For our father's sake, I might spare you. Where is our mother?"Jonathan remained silent, unable to provide an answer.Icarus continued, his tone calm but filled with accusation. "You see, Uncle, despite everything, our father still holds some regard for you. Yet, what did you do? You harbored ill intentions toward our mother and betrayed us for your own gain. You are a true turncoat."Jonathan's eyes widened in shock, unable to fathom how they knew about his treachery. When they were discovered by the pack, they were just children.Desperately, Jonathan pleaded, "I... I didn't do anything. It was the pack leader's idea. Spare me, Isaias."Icarus sighed, disappointed by his uncle's denial. "Tsk... Uncle, how can you not recognize us? For your ignorance, you deserve punishment, don't you agree, Isaias?"Isaias, seemingly deep in thought, continued the charade. "Yes, Icarus. But what punishment befits him? My imagination is running wild."Icarus suggested, "What about electric shocks?"Isaias brushed off the idea, proposing something more sinister. "Nah... how about stimulants? A hefty dose of stimulants could be quite intriguing."A wicked smile crept onto Isaias' face, sending shivers down Jonathan's spine as he lay on the ground, still recovering from the beatings.Jonathan pleaded, fearing the impending agony. "No... please... don't do that... it will trigger my rut..."Icarus approved of the suggestion, seeing it as a fitting punishment. "Excellent idea, brother. But do we have the required supplies?"Isaias proudly revealed a vial of stimulants. "Who said we didn't? I've got it right here."Without delay, Isaias injected the stimulants into Jonathan's veins. The pain swiftly seized him, causing Jonathan to writhe in agony on the floor.Desperate to alleviate his suffering, Jonathan begged for an inhibitor. "Please, give me an inhibitor... this is torture."Isaias taunted him, relishing in his agony. "How about the scent of an Omega? You always had a penchant for young Omega pups, didn't you?"Icarus intervened, conscious of the time constraint. "We should leave, Isaias. We don't want to arouse our father's suspicion."Icarus patted Isaias on the shoulder, signaling their departure. Ignoring Jonathan's pleas, the brothers walked away, leaving the tormented man behind. As a parting gesture, Isaias tossed a glass tube containing Omega pheromones, saturating the area with their intoxicating scent.Jonathan screamed in agony, while the barely conscious man in the room also experienced the effects of the stimulants, albeit in a less aware state. The combined torment of the pheromones and stimulants was excruciating.Icarus hummed in agreement, their determination driving them forward. They paid no heed to Jonathan's agonized screams as they reached their car and departed from the factory. The echoes of his suffering lingered, a chilling reminder of the brutal reality of the rut.Unbeknownst to Amethysta, everything was intertwined from twenty years ago. Until the twins found their mother, they would not rest. But little did they realize that an innocent soul had become entangled in their dark and perilous journey.It was 10:30 in the morning at the Infiniti Mall, and Eira, accompanied by a whiny baby, strolled happily through its corridors."Why are you dragging me along? If you're meeting your fiancé, why am I here? I don't want to be a third wheel in your lovey-dovey moment," Amethysta complained."Shut up and come with me," Eira retorted. "I got word that he'll be at the mall for surveillance. I want to meet him. I can't even see him at his company.""So you want me to come along?" Amethysta clarified."Yup," Eira affirmed.Proudly declaring her intentions, Eira led the way as they searched for Mateo."Hello, Angel," Icarus's voice suddenly rang out, causing Amethysta to freeze in her tracks. Both she and Eira turned to see the handsome man standing before them.Mateo's presence also caught Eira's attention. "You go with your date. I'm going to see my fiancé," Eira said, pushing Amethysta, causing her to stumble into Icarus."Be careful, Angel," Icarus said, steadying her with a gentle touch
In one corner, a silent atmosphere filled the air as a family enjoyed their time together. Meanwhile, on the other side, the curious double bunny was persistently nagging her alpha fiancé.Amethysta stood like a statue, lost in her thoughts, until her friend arrived with her poker-faced fiancé.Elsewhere, a man excused himself from his family and headed to the washroom. Unbeknownst to him, two hooded men followed closely behind. These two men were none other than Icarus and Isaias.Icarus taunted, "Seems like you're having a great time with your family after ruining someone else's. How heartless of you, Mr. Assistant, or should I say, Mr. Ex-Assistant?"The man flinched at Icarus's words, then turned to see two young alphas confronting him."Who... Who are you two?" he stammered, clearly taken aback.Isaias scoffed, saying, "Oh, come on, don't play dumb. You would have heard about us when you got the news about Jonathan."David, still feigning ignorance, responded, "I don't know what
"That girl... She's been spoiled by her family. I need to have a talk with them," Patrick muttered, growing frustrated with Eira's behavior. Little did he know about the alpha who had showered his daughter with dresses."Oh, Dad, don't be so strict with us," she whined, capturing the attention of a particular individual in the room."Alright, alright, go freshen up and come back down," Patrick sighed.She hummed and retreated upstairs. Meanwhile, Patrick approached the unfamiliar person and initiated a conversation. A few minutes later, she returned, dressed in a casual outfit carefully chosen by Isaias."Amethysta, meet Laurent... He is our pack leader's son," Patrick introduced his daughter to the pack leader's son."Hello, Mr. Striebeck. It's a pleasure to meet you," she greeted politely, her warm smile gracing her lips."It's equally nice to meet you, Miss Amethysta. Your father has spoken highly of you, but this is my first time seeing you. As he mentioned, you're quite beautiful
Isaias ended the call and turned to find his twin brother, Icarus, who was restraining David by covering his mouth. Isaias approached them casually, engrossed in his mobile phone."Gosh... You've got quite the set of pipes, huh? You startled our queen with your screaming. Can't you hold your tongue for a while?" Isaias asked irritably, his deadpan glare piercing through David, who had tears streaming down his face and numerous bruises on his body, indicating he had been severely beaten.As Icarus released David, the latter fell to the floor."Tut... Tut... He's made a mess of my hands," Isaias complained, shaking his hand as if it were tainted. He then took a tissue to clean his hands meticulously."We should teach him a lesson for startling our queen, shouldn't we?" Icarus suggested, his gaze meeting Isaias's, who sported a mischievous smirk on his lips.Isaias squatted down to David's level and yanked him up by his hair, causing David to scream in pain."What should we do with you?"
In the dimly lit corner of a cozy bar, Joseph found the perfect spot for himself and his twin friends, Icarus and Isaias. The bar was alive with laughter and chatter, but here, they could have their own space, away from the prying eyes and the cacophony of the world.Joseph hailed the bartender, a burly man with a friendly smile, and ordered three glasses of their favorite liquors. As the bartender poured the amber liquid into the glasses, Joseph looked at Icarus and Isaias with a warm smile. "Cheers, my buddies," he said, raising his glass."Cheers," Icarus and Isaias replied in unison, clinking their glasses with Joseph's. Icarus, the elder of the twins by a mere five minutes, took a sip of his drink and leaned back in his chair, his eyes distant. "You remember the time we visited this city with Mom, right?" he asked, a wistful smile playing on his lips.Isaias nodded, his gaze mirroring his brother's nostalgia. "Of course. How could I forget? It was one of the best times of our li
Dareen had always been a man of opulence, and his mansion reflected his grandeur. It stood as a testament to his success, with its towering columns and sprawling gardens. Inside, the marble floors gleamed, and the chandeliers cast a soft, warm glow, giving the mansion an air of both elegance and nostalgia.“Sir... Someone called Blake Martinez comes to see you.” One of the servants informed him. Dareen received an unexpected visitor. He never expected that his old friend would come to meet him. “Direct him to my study...” Dareen said He was sitting in his study, engrossed in a stack of paperwork, when the door swung open. He looked up, and there, standing in the doorway, was Blake Martinez, a long-lost friend from his past."Dareen?" Blake exclaimed, his eyes widening with disbelief. "Is that really you?"Dareen rose from his chair, his face breaking into a wide grin. "Blake! It's been twenty years, buddy. I can't believe you're here."The two old friends embraced, a surge of emotio
They walked in silence for a while, the only sounds being the soft rustling of leaves and the distant chirping of birds. As the evening sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm, golden glow over the garden, Dareen spoke again."You know, Blake, I never really said goodbye to Hannah properly. When I left this city, I was consumed by grief and the need to protect my sons. I never had the chance to visit her gallery and tell her how much I loved her and how much I missed her. I didn't have a proper burial for her."Blake placed a hand on Dareen's shoulder. "Maybe it's not too late, Dareen. You can still visit her gallery and say your goodbyes. I'm sure she would appreciate it. It's all their fault. They were consumed by darkness. That's why they forgot the pureness of the moon goddess."Dareen's eyes shimmered as he looked at his friend. "You're right, Blake. I don't think I can seek justice for Hannah without any evidence. I can't go against the pack leader either. But being here ca
The hushed conversation between Dareen and Blake was interrupted by the resonant sound of the mansion's heavy wooden doors swinging open. In walked two young men, their presence commanding attention as they crossed the threshold of the living room. Icarus and Isaias had returned home after having liquor with Joseph.Icarus, the elder of the two, possessed a tall, imposing frame, his physique carved by years of rigorous training. His jet-black hair, reminiscent of his father's, framed a chiselled face with sharp, intelligent eyes that mirrored his father's intellect. Isaias, the younger brother, stood just a shade shorter, his lean figure exuding an air of quiet confidence. His eyes, a warm shade of hazel, held a spark of mischief that set him apart from his brother who had eyes of Hazel with blue flecks. Only those who knew them well could set them apart. Blake was awestruck seeing the twin. The last time he had seen Icarus and Isaias, they had been children, barely reaching his wais