~.VELIA.~"I'll send some guards to check on the condition of your house," I said to the commoner werewolf that stood before me."Thank you, Princess Velia." He bowed and took his leave."Next!"The doors opened as my brother strode into the throne room. "Ah, Adrian, how nice of you to show up." He rolled his eyes at my sarcastic remark as he sat on his designated seat."What are you doing here?" I said in a dreadful tone. "I'm here to help with palace affairs."I scoffed, getting up from my seat and walking to the balcony. "As you can see, I'm done. Everyone is more occupied watching that."I pointed to the sky that was projecting the Lunar Clash: Blades and Gifts Challenge event. I sat on a chair on the balcony as I watched the supreme females battle some monsters. Adrian joined me sitting opposite me as he also watched from the sky."What have you been up to?""What do you mean?"I shook my head, glaring at him. "You disappear for a long time and come back like nothing happened."
~. .~Cheers erupted as Crescent Hill's citizens watched the Lunar Clash: Blades and Gifts event from the projection in the sky. Princess Velia and some council members along with guards were in the Capital observing the training of the newly transformed pups."It's been a week since they got their wolf powers," The trainer remarked. Velia's eyes filled with pride as she watched the young pups train. Council member Jarek nodded in agreement. "Yes, they're coming along quite nicely. Our future protectors are growing stronger with each passing day."Princess Velia nodded in approval before signing a document that was held out by the trainer."Let's move on, your highness…We still have other places to visit." Council member Royan said as he directed Princess Velia forward."Princess Velia!" Most werewolves shouted when she passed by.As Princess Velia and her entourage left the training grounds, they continued their tour of the bustling Capital. The cheers of the citizens
~.JANNAH.~As we limped away from the treacherous river and the sea monsters that lurked beneath its surface, I couldn't help but feel a sense of vulnerability. My injured leg throbbed with pain, but I couldn't let it slow us down. We had come too far to give up now."Jannah are yo-""i-im fine." I blurred, cutting Horia off.With narrow eyes she stared at me, "You are definitely not fine, Guys, let's stop and check on Jannah." she said and the others nodded."Wait, I'm really f-""It wasn't an option, Jannah." Aret said and I sighed defeated.We found a secluded spot to rest, hidden from prying eyes. I leaned against a tree, my breath ragged, while Aret and Nova examined my injured leg. Horia kept watch, her senses alert for any signs of danger."It's a deep wound," Aret said, her voice tinged with concern. "We need to clean it and bandage it properly."Nova nodded in agreement, her brow furrowed with worry. "We can't risk infection. Jannah, this is going to hurt."I braced myself as
~.NOVA.~Under the moon's watchful gaze, we had on the grass hidden from the tributes we saw earlier.Suddenly, a distant sound reached our ears—a haunting melody that echoed through the night. We exchanged wary glances, recognizing the tune as a signature of the Hunger Games organizers."It's the anthem," Horia whispered, her voice tinged with dread. "They're showing the fallen tributes."We looked up at the sky. There, illuminated by the moonlight, were the faces of the fallen tributes, their images projected like ghostly apparitions.Each tribute's face appeared in turn, a reminder of the deadly nature of the game we were trapped in. Some faces were familiar from our brief encounters at the Cornucopia, while others were strangers whose stories we would never know.The anthem played on, a mournful melody that hung heavy in the night air. It was a grim reminder of the price of failure in the Hunger Games.As the last face faded from the sky, we remained silent, each lost in our though
~. .~"The royal infirmary will dispense medicine to the capital soon. " Velia bursts into the throne room to see Prince Adrian sitting on his designated seat attending to palace affairs.The werewolf bowed, "Thank you, Your Highness." with that he left the room."What do you think you're doing?" Princess Velia asked with a scowl on her face. "Tending to palace affairs.""You don't have to. "She said pointing at the huge brass doors. "I don't have to? But you kept telling me how I should be here and now you don't?"In the dimly lit throne room, tension hung in the air like a heavy fog. Prince Adrian, his expression somber, watched as Princess Velia took her seat beside him. The exchange of words had clearly left an awkward atmosphere between them.He leaned slightly toward her, his voice softening. "Velia, I only wanted to help, to be by your side during these challenging times."Velia sighed, her gaze fixated on the scrolls before her. "I appreciate your intentions, Adrian
~. .~As soon as Jannah had disappeared from the arena and materialized into the real world, her mate, Mobali's Gamma, Nate rushed to find her.Mobali and the rest followed him as they burst into the infirmary where all the fallen participants were been treated."WHERE IS SHE?" Nate's voice thundered as he grabbed onto one of the healers. Trembling in fear the healer asked, "Who is she, sir?""Get a hold of yourself, Nate." Mobali growled at him using his Supreme Alpha Authority as he released the healer from Nate's grip. "The Supreme Gamma Female."The healer immediately directed us to a private room where Jannah was being treated. "Jannah!" Nate yelled as he rushed towards her, falling at her bedside. She was in her wolf form, unconscious and dried blood patched on her fur."What is the meaning of this? Why are you not attending to her?" Nate barked as the healers trembled at his voice."Apparently, her highness was weak so she shifted into her wolf form to preserve her life, but we
~.ARET.~The forest fairy's emerald eyes locked onto me, her gaze intense as she processed my wish. For a moment, I felt a shiver of uncertainty. Would she grant such a request? But then, her lips curled into a small smile."Very well, Luna Aret," she replied, her voice carrying an ethereal quality. "Your wish shall be granted. You shall have the opportunity to communicate with Your Alpha."Relief washed over me. It was a chance I couldn't afford to miss. The Hunger Games had separated us, and I needed to know if Mobali was aware of our situation and if he could offer any guidance or assistance."Thank you," I said, my gratitude sincere. "I appreciate your kindness."The forest fairy nodded, her demeanor regal yet gentle. "Remember, Luna Aret, the rules of the Hunger Games still apply. Your communication will be brief, and you must use this opportunity wisely."I understood the limitations, and I knew I had to make every moment count when I contacted Mobali King.With a wave of her sc
~.VELIA.~"Wow, princess, your wolf is so big!” the pups complimented as we sat in the middle of a clearing in our wolf forms.“Will our wolves ever be as big as yours?” My wolf felt pride from all the compliments she was given. “Of course, you just have to eat well and grow up.” Their attention shifted from me to someone else and I rolled my eyes.“Sorry I'm late, pups,” Adrian said as he walked in with his head high, he was in his wolf form and the pups stared at him like they had seen a god.“Having fun, A?” I asked pushing past him and the pups followed as we went for a run around the clearing.An hour later they lay on the grass, still in their wolf form, exhausted from the training. “Take them in for a shower and meal, then make sure they all get home.” The maids bowed as they picked the pups and headed for the castle.“Thank you, Your Highness.” The pups said in unison, their little sleepy voices echoed making me smile.“A-” I turned to see that my brother was long gone, with a