I sat in the back seat of the car, my fingers nervously tapping against my thighs as the vehicle made its way through the winding roads of the mountain landscape. The scenery outside was breathtaking, with lush greenery and towering peaks stretching as far as the eye could see.The last rays of the sunlight, still lingering here and there was making it look more magical. More mysterious. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the sky exploded into a riot of colors, with hues of orange, pink, and purple blending together in a dazzling display. The mountains were now silhouetted against the sky, their dark shapes contrasting sharply with the colorful background. The chauffeur switched the lights on inside the car . " Please turn it off if your dont mind, "I said covering my eyes. My mind was elsewhere, consumed with worry for my father who lay in the hospital ahead and the after effect of what I had witnessed or dreamt up in the train. I glanced at the chauffeur, his eyes fixed on th
I was walking along this dark and eerie mountain road desperately trying to call Ryan, but every time I did it just went straight to his voicemail. The reason I had got off the car and began walking was not only because I wanted to talk to him, it was also because I was angry. He knew where I was going. It could only mean that he was tracking me. Even though I had sold my soul, practically, I never liked being controlled. That was the reason I dropped out because a couldn't allow myself to keep on doing the bullies' bidding and I didn't have the source or strength to fight them alone. I dialled again with the same result. He was probably busy f*cking that hot stripper that he had brought home. I was fuming even without being conscious with my thought. I continued walking.I could feel the frustration and anger slowly building up inside me." You stupid punk... You... You moron.... "I almost yelled at the rock that was lying on the road. I kicked it hard as it went flying somewher
My father took no time to call the All Alpha Council once again, the moment he learnt about the attack on Tristan's Pack. Midnight got a smack across her face because she had listened to me and left me behind with an unknown, injured boy, amidst all the turmoil, but I am sure she didn't mind that. I was almost eighteen and she was just a couple of years older than me. But she was like my shield, getting all the scolding on my behalf whenever I was doing something outlandish and honestly, that frequency was quite often. Poor thing but I didn't have time to feel guilty at the moment. The human boy who had just transformed was wrecking havoc on Ryan. He could have easily killed him with one sharp bite but I knew he was withholding because I asked . I had asked Ryan to subdue him without hurting him, but I didn't realize how difficult that would be."Ryan, be careful!" I shouted from the sidelines. "Don't hurt him if you can avoid it!""I'm trying my best," Ryan grunted, blocking a sw
As I, Ryan and Tristan stood in front of the All Alpha council, I couldn't help feel like we were being labelled as some partners in crime. All the eyes were over us, looking, curious, confused and may be some were judging. It had been more than ten or twenty minutes since we cleared what had happened and what all we had witnessed but after hearing all our story, none of them spoke. " Ahem...So what will be our next move? "I had to clear my throat and turn towards my father who was sitting there, equally mute. " What is the status with the messengers we sent North? "Finally one of the Alphas asked. " The messengers haven't returned. They sent us news through the owl and the hawk that they were in no way involved with what was going on. "My father cleared the standing of the Northern leader on the situation. " In that case we need to send one amongst us who is strong and get our message across to the Northern chief, louder! "Another Alpha stood up, clapping his hands over thi
Leaving their packs with their subordinates wasn't easy for either Ryan or Tristan, specially under the given circumstances. But my father reassured them and sent some of our best fighters , omegas and gammas to look after Tristan's pack. Ryan's pack didn't need help from outsiders because his Beta and Gammas were quite competent.They deserved praise for agreeing to go on a journey like this despite the circumstances. The call of the Northern lands had always fascinated me. The legends spoke of vast forests, deep caves, and towering mountains, all shrouded in mystery and danger. The three of us had left our packs and met at the designated departure spot in the outter boundary of our known territory. We had decided to avoid using horses or carriage. It was the best way to avoid unwanted attention. When I reached the spot Tristan was already there. I greeted him and unloaded my baggage, waiting for Ryan's arrival.I didn't know what his presence did to me . I was already feeling res
As I stood there, gazing at the enormous painting hung on the white wall, I was transfixed by the sight before me. The painting was of Ryan in a stunning medieval outfit, complete with a doublet and hose, his hair long and flowing down his back.He stood tall and proud, gazing out with a confident expression on his face. Behind him, was an mountainous backdrop that looked ancient as well. It stretched out, with rolling hills and misty mountains in the distance. The colors were rich and vibrant, with deep blues and greens that seem to come alive under the soft light.As I looked closer, I noticed the intricate details in the painting. The folds of Ryan's clothing were meticulously rendered, with each crease and fold captured in perfect detail. His shaft glinted in the light. Was it the light of the sun or the moon? Because the backdrop was vivid and clear but the orb in the sky looked white and luminous at the corner of the sky.An interesting painting indeed. I was so engrossed in ob
We walked back from the room my father was in towards the elevator. The doctors had also come in explained to me how my father was doing. They had to inject him with sedatives to calm his nerves. I saw him doze off to sleep and then Ryan lead me forth. We didn't talk at all. Not even in the elevator. It seemed to go up instead of going down this time. The door opened at the roof of the structure where I saw a luxury chopper, already waiting with the pilot inside. Ryan jumped inside and then lend me his hand to help me get it. It was my first time in a helicopter basically but it didn't give me any thrill. There was too much happening inside my head. "Are you okay, Sherry?" Ryan asked me finally with what seemed like a concerned look on his face."Yeah,I am fine.Just a little worried about my dad," I said shrugging my shoulder. To my surprise,Ryan suddenly put his arm around me and pulled me close. "I'm sure he'll be okay, Sherry. He's in good hands at the hospital.Don't worry to
As we walked towards the North chief's tribe,further up North we looked around in disbelief. It was as if a dark spell had been cast on this land, rendering it barren and deserted. I could feel the tension in between our bodies as we approached the main walk leading to the Northern tribe."What happened here?" I asked, finally breaking the awkward silence that had taken over. "I don't know," Tristan replied, trying to keep his own fear at bay as he saw me nervous. "But we need to be careful."As we walked further, we noticed that even the birds and bees were nowhere to be found. It was eerily silent, except for the sound of our footsteps crunching on the dry earth.Ryan spoke up, his voice low and urgent. "We need to find out what's going on here. We can't just keep heading in the middle of all this knowing how abnormal everything is around here. There might be no way out."I nodded in agreement. "Let's keep moving outside the perimeter."As we got close enough to get a view of the t