The girl stepped off the bike, with blonde hair that seemed to glow under the sun’s beams as she removed her helmet. Her eyes were baby-blue and she was of average height. Her smile was lovely and her presence was heavenly. And that was for a reason.Hunter saw the beauty of the girl and was impressed but the truth was that he had his eyes set on someone else already. So everybody else just seemed faded out in comparison to her. “Um…hi, Stereo?” He extended his hand tentatively for a handshake. “I’m Hunter Blackwood.”“Hi,” She replied, taking the guy’s hands in hers and shaking it before releasing it. Then her gaze landed on Lin. That was the person who had caught her eye. She could not stop staring at the she-wolf. “And you are?” He smiled brightly as she excitedly extended her hand. Lin cleared her throat lightly and then reached for the stranger’s hand, shaking it while speaking with a smile, “I’m Lin Boye, nice to meet you.” Stereo held onto the she-wolf’s hand for a few seco
Stereo revved up her dirt bike, the engine humming with anticipation as she locked eyes with the duo. The desert air seemed to cackle with an unspoken tension. “Alright,” Hunter finally conceded, reluctantly stepping forward. “Lead the way, but remember any funny business, and we won’t hesitate.”Stereo chuckled, her blonde hair falling gracefully over her shoulder as she adjusted her helmet. “No funny business, promise. Hop on, it’s a ride you won’t forget.” The trio mounted the bike, the engine roared to life, and they sped across the desert. The wind tousled their hair as the vast landscape blurred into streaks of sand and sky. As they arrived at Stereo’s swelling, a modest adobe structure camouflaged against the desert hues, Hunter eyed it skeptically. “This is where you live?” Stereo hopped off the bike, her baby-blue eyes gleaming mischievously. “Home, sweet home.” Once inside, surrounded by desert relics and adorned with symbols, she gestured for them to sit before continu
Stereo's gaze shifted between Hunter and Lin, the unspoken connection between them palpable. "This is where your journey truly begins," she declared. "The guardians of the Heart of the Mirage are ancient and formidable. Only by embracing your mate bond will you unlock the path to the Diamond Stone."Hunter exchanged glances with Lin, their shared secret hanging in the air. Despite their initial denial, they couldn't escape the undeniable truth."We'll face whatever comes our way," Lin stated with determination, her eyes locking onto Hunter's. The mate bond pulsed with newfound strength, a force that both scared and intrigued them.Stereo, sensing the intensity of their connection, led the way through the mystical oasis. The shimmering waters of the Mirage reflected the starlit sky, creating an illusion of endless depths.As they ventured deeper, mysterious echoes filled the air, and shadows danced around them. The guardians, hidden in the magical veils of the oasis, stirred with curio
Lin’s side burned with pain as she breathed deeply. She was so tired but she was not going to stop fighting. She was not going to give up, especially with all the adrenaline that was now coursing through her. Watching, she saw Hunter, in his wolf form, rushing towards the Monkey King with all his might. She could not take her eyes off him, her heart truly was bonded to the guy. It was a bond that even though both of them had been told that they had, they still refused to truly accept it. They believed that they were just too different. But they knew that it was the truth. “Why won’t you two just freaking give up?” The Monkey cried, letting out an evil laugh that echoed in the air. As soon as the guy reached him, he expertly used the back of his strong big hands to slap him away. Hunter’s body was way too weak to handle the force, so he flew to the other side, hitting a tree hard. Everything immediately went dark as he fell into an abyss of unconsciousness. Lin could not believe w
The forest fell into an eerie stillness, the aftermath of the unleashed power lingering. The Monkey had taken a hit, he was momentarily blinded and disoriented and struggled to regain his footing.Lin and Hunter stood there, united, their bodies radiating a residual glow from the unleashed energy. Stereo was amazed, her eyes building out of its sockets. “That’s all you got?” Han asked, even though he was badly injured. He maintained his composure, not wanting to show any sign of weakness. “Give me all you got!” He snarled, his bravery masking a hint of uncertainty. With another surge of power, the she-wolf wasted no time. She ended the beast before coming back to the ground and returning to normal. She stared at his body that lay there, moving ever so slightly. She felt so weak and tired. Her bones ached and she felt like she could faint at any moment. But she knew that it was not over yet. She watched Hunter walk away from her, pulling out his weapon. “Hunter…” She said his name
The duo stared at each other, they knew that they had made a deal with the hybrid and had to live up to it. Plus, it was she who had brought them this far in the desert, or they would have still been lost, looking for where to go. “Okay,” Lin agreed even though she had no idea how to get the hybrid ou to the desert. “Okay? You don’t even know how you and I would get out of the desert, Lin. We can’t help her even if we wanted to,” Hunter objected. “Look, I don’t care how both of you will get it done, but believe me when I say I will try my absolute best for you two to not get the Diamond Stone if you don’t find a way,” Stereo explained in a stern voice. She hated that she had to do this because she kind of had a small crush on the she-wolf but her desire to get free from the desert and back to real life echoed louder. Hunter scoffed before chuckling lightly. “Well, I would like to see you try,” He challenged her. He did not like her, not one bit. Yes, he was grateful that they had
Lin adjusted her weight on the bed and tried to give Hunter an answer but it was just so hard. The truth was that she was still in love with her ex, they had spent years together and although she had told him that she needed space, she did not want to go back with him. Her plan was for her to stay in the pack after she became alpha and just try to build a life for herself, occasionally visiting the human territory once in a while. “I…Hunter, to tell you the truth, I am still in love with my ex. I knew him for years and just found out that he broke my trust by cheating on me. And we both know that you can’t just turn off your feeling like a light switch,” She explained. “It’s complicated.”Hunter felt a heavy feeling sit in his chest. He forced a smile before finally asking, “Lin, do you want to be with me? Do you want to pursue this bond with me, or do you want to reject me?”His heart was pounding but he kept his composure. Lin took a deep breath, her eyes locking onto Hunter’s. S
The trio stood at the threshold of the mirage, uncertainty hanging thick in the air. The illusions of the oasis seemed to dance on the edge of reality, beckoning them to unravel the mysteries that bound the guardian, Stereo, and the very essence of the desert.Lin took a deep breath, her instincts guiding her through the enigmatic patterns. "We need to willingly embrace the truth," she murmured, echoing the cryptic voice that lingered in the illusions. "But what truth? And what sacrifices demand a price?"Hunter's gaze shifted between the illusions and Lin. "The guardian's struggle is tied to this desert's ancient power. To free her, we must uncover the threads that connect her fate to the oasis and Stereo's predicament."Stereo, though initially dismissive of the illusions, felt a growing sense of urgency. "I've been through this before, and I didn't get far. But this time, it feels different, like there's more at stake."As they approached the shimmering waters of the mirage, the vo