Xavier's povI still found myself struggling to hold on to my wolf, Ozed. He was all I had left and all I needed.He warned me, but I didn't listen. It was late as we both kept each other from falling from the edge into the dark abyss.The silver was biting deep inside me, and threatening to cut our bonds. The wolfbane cutting deep into my skin was torture.I wanted to let go, I wanted to be free, I wanted to have rest.Curses do not follow one to the land of the dead, do they?I had clung so long for my dear life. I was slowly letting Ozed go. Ozed has done nothing to go through this pain.I had no choice but to spare him. I let go, he was free now, from me, from my rage, my curse, and the consequences of my actions.I fell deeply into the thick and still darkness.When all hope was lost, I felt life and saw reasons to live for it.Lyra. As I heard those mysterious words, I felt its magic wash over me, I felt a sudden surge of energy coursing through my body. The air seemed to vib
Lyra's POVEverything was happening way too fast and I could barely keep up. Rune had been away for too long and I did not like it one bit.What could have happened to Xavier?He looked battered.I had remained like that, seated and unable to move for a few minutes before I sensed a familiar tingle.Rune's magic.Rune's magic called out to me from a corner of the room. I could see his face through the portal he had created.He didn't seem too happy, his expressions conveyed that to me. I gave him a reassuring smile and stepped in.But even mine died down after I saw what was being displayed on the floor.It was different seeing it in real-time than in my visions.Conflicted with emotions I triggered something within me that I couldn't explain.There was a power source inside and I was already tapped into it.I moved closer to Xavier and carried him in my arms. I felt something for him there and then, something more than pity. It seemed like mercy, like love.That was the last thought
Lyra's POVOur tongues explore hidden books in our lives and mouths.His weight pressed down on me.As I leaned down, my lips brushed against his till he finally let go, surrendering to the passion that burned between us. His tongue brushed over my ears, leaving me gasping for air and I felt a rush of pleasure and pain, knowing that I was his even though it was torture at the same time, for all eternity.He wrapped his arms around me, holding me close as he rolled us over, his body pressing mine into the bed. I felt his heart beating against mine, our pulses racing in sync.“Ughh” I moaned.As I lay under him, I couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder at the sheer power and beauty of the man who held me in his arms. His eyes gleamed in the moonlight, a piercing yellow that seemed to see right through to my soul.His strong, muscular arms wrapped around me, pulling me close to his chest, and I felt the warmth of his body seep into mine. His scent, a wild and earthy mix of forest a
Lyra's POVIt's been three days now and no calls, no messages, no nothing. It's not like there was any messenger to send messages through.Today was the night of the blood moon and my initiation into the pack.I hadn't seen him since our last encounter. I believe he was avoiding me, not for any reason other than Rune.I was in the couture shop working on my dress for the initiation ceremony till I was called by Lucas. I was done with the ball gown I had made under Laila’s guidance.“Gowns?” he hollered after he heard me speak.“Yes gowns,” I retorted, “surely there is no problem with that is there?”He just kept laughing, he had not been on my nerves after the whole ordeal, but today he broke that streak.“May I see this ball gown of yours,” he demanded. “Very well then,” I said, wondering how we both got to this part of our lives.He was the wolf who I was entrusted to after all. I took him along to the couture shop and led him to my corner where I had kept my already-designed gown
Lyra's POVI felt stupid for a second after that, there was no one here nor was there any reaction after I called out to Rune.I turned and made to leave.A quick spark at the corner of my room made me jerk as a reaction to it. Rune manifested right where the spark had occurred and was looking drained.I was pissed at first at how he appeared but I did know what he was good at.If he found no proof of his innocence he'd have to face serious consequences. One of which was him being kicked out of the pack or even worse.I could not imagine him going through the same fate I went through as a lone wolf.Even with his magic to protect him, he was still vulnerable not to mention the toll that would take on him.I went to him and impulsively hugged him. I was teary myself.“This will be okay, you'll be fine. We'll figure a way around this,” I said assuredly to him.He just squeezed tighter and we remained that way for about a minute.He broke off the hug and stared at me, his eyes watery.“
Rune's POV.It's been days after Xavier's ordeal and It has been a horrible couple of days.I had to hide.Nowhere was safer for me than the Darkmoon manor and that was where I settled. In Lyra's room.“It's safe now, Rune,”That was our safe word, funny but it is what it is. I had to keep my shit together and move on to reality. If I was not vindicated soon enough, I'd be kicked out or even worse.I hate to imagine that.I let go of my cloaking spell and met Lyra who had her bacon turned to me and her face towards the door.I panicked at first but she turned and hugged me.“This will be okay, you'll be fine, we'll figure a way around this,” she reassured. I was going to cry, at that moment I was grateful for Lyra in my life.I held on to her tightly and muttered a “thank you,”We remained like that for a few seconds before I broke off the hug. I was teary and it took all I had not to cry.“Here, let's get on with this,” she said as she stretched out her hand towards me.There was a
Rune's pov“Not the answer to my question,” he barked. Another day, another migraine.How could I have thought this plan would go without a hitch? I had two options on how to handle this situation. I either resort to magic, though I don't know how fatal it might be given my current state of mind or I follow him calmly till I get out of this entanglement.The light died again by another inch.If I keep up like this, the trail might get cold.“Honey,” I spoke, “I have places to be, move please.”“And what is this?” He asked as he bent towards the thread of light lying on the floor.I feared he might contaminate the spell and I didn't have enough time or ingredients to make another.“You don't want to do that,” I warned.He froze as he threw his gaze on my face.“Remember Wolfsbane? This would be far more lethal,” I chuckled. I reasoned that he had no idea of my trial tonight, hence he would have commented on it.“As for your questions, I have been around, neither here nor there, and f
Rune's POV “What happened to your husband?” I asked. She stood and stared at me that I feared that I had opened an old wound.“Where are my manners,would you like some tea?” She asked, rising up to set a kettle on the stove.“Y-yes please,” I stuttered. Her unusual change in mood made me uncomfortable and I did not want to resort to defense.“You know I was a very beautiful young lady one time. Then I got proposed and married to by the love of my life, Octavia. We remained that way, in love and having only each other until we had a child. He named her Lyra,a very beautiful name from a graceful young woman,” she said as she turned to drop two tea bags into the kettle.“what happened?” I asked.“She happened,” she responded darkly. “He was my husband, he was not supposed to be shared,” she continued. “Even with your own daughter?” I asked with my voice almost a whisper. “Even with his own daughter,” she said with a force that made me flinch.The whistling sound coming from the ket