Chapter 6

JOSHUA’S POV

“It could affect her in the future, not all the power in the seal was removed and she could have issues controlling her power in the future.” I murmured and Xander nodded.

“Traces of the Seal still linger on her and like you said, it could possibly affect her in the future. However, this might be a good thing. If we are able to determine the origin of the seal while it is still on her, we will be able to remove the rest of its traces. But for now, Miss Aileen will have to live with the rest of the seal with you there to protect her when the need arises.” Ryan walked forward to cover Aileen with the blanket. When he went to her, however, he saw that she was wide awake and was staring at him with her blue eyes. In shock, Ryan stepped back but he soon composed himself very quickly, the surprise that was etched on his face had disappeared.

“Miss Aileen, you’re awake.” Immediately he said that, I stood up from my chair and went to her side, her drowsy eyes turned to me and I smiled, “You are awake, you have done well Aileen.”

“Water… I need water.”

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AUTHOR’S POV

“Master, to the west, about ten kilometers from here another werewolf has awakened. It might be her.”

Within the shadows, a man, tall and handsome chuckled deeply. His thin lips opened slightly to speak and a rough nasal voice asked, “Is that so? Is she taken?”

“Yes. She seems to be the mate of someone else, however, that person did not leave a trace and no matter how much I searched, I could not find his whereabouts. He must be someone powerful.”

“Hmm…” This person had a very calm voice; he wore a white fox mask that only covered only half of his face and revealed his beautiful lips and half of his nose and he also looked a bit tan. Compared to the person who reported to him, his skin was like that of a new born baby, smooth and very shiny. He stood up from the chair he sat on and slowly walked towards where the other man stood. Carefully tapping the man’s shoulders, he stood behind him and slightly touched his neck. His long fingers traced a line around the man’s neck.

Unsuspecting, the man tilted his head to allow the masked man more access as he asked, “Master? Is something… Ugh!” The man spat out blood, his eyes wide as he fell to the ground. The masked man had killed his spy. The masked man wiped his hands on the now dead man’s clothes; he walked forward, his eyes on someone who was standing behind the shadows.

“Take care of the body. We will be leaving to the next city in a few days’ time.” The masked man said and another person who was behind the shadows nodded, his purple eyes fixed on the dead body that was on the ground. This man has always been cruel. But, it is for a good cause.

“Yes, Master.” They would leave this dark place and officially, their quest would begin.

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AILEEN’S POV

“Drink slowly; there is more water if you want.” The old man who fed me water said, he carefully patted me on my back as I coughed while drinking water. I was shocked by how readily he touched me and even more shocked that I didn’t feel revolted or disgusted. Did this have to do with the fact that we are both alike? I remembered that the moment I woke up, the first thing I asked of was water and I didn’t find it funny because as someone who had not drank water for a while, my throat was so dry so could someone tell me the reason why this man here was laughing?

Once I was done with the water, the old man took the glass cup away from me and stepped away, he even bowed to me a little.  I was confused but I didn’t say anything, I wanted to know what was going on and who these people were. I recognized Xander, I also recognized the silver eyes man and I knew for a fact that he was my mate but what I wanted to know who he truly is. I opened my mouth to speak.

"Who are you?" I asked with cracked and soft voice. I was sure that screamed during my transformation, even the water could not actually make my throat clear.

"I…" The silver eyes man started but the old cleared his throat, interrupting silver eye’s incoming words. Bowing slightly, the old man stated his name and position.

"My name is Ryan and I am the butler of this mansion. Miss Aileen, before we begin an explanation, would you mind if you eat something? You have just awoken and your body is very weak." His voice was respectful but at the same time, it was forceful. 

I knew that he would keep on asking me if I didn't agree to eat and I am pretty hungry at the moment so why would I refuse. In a way, he was the same as Xander.

"Your food will be brought to you in a moment." Ryan smiled and went out of the room, leaving only silver eyes and Xander who stood quietly in the room. Silver eyes was still staring at me, he didn’t even care to hide it. I turned my gaze to Xander and although I wanted to speak with him; to exchange pleasantries, his eyes told me not to say anything and to just wait for Ryan to come back.

I wondered why but there wasn’t anything I could say about it so I just conceded. A few moments later, Ryan came back with rare steak and some other fruits. I sighed in relief, even though I had thoroughly enjoyed the food Xander cooked for me last time, I had only meat and no vegetables or even fruits and I loved eating fruits so I was a bit sad.

“Please enjoy your meal.” He served me and shifted back. They all watched as I stuffed my mouth but they didn’t say anything and neither did I care. I was hungry, and that was all that mattered. Once I finished eating, the table was cleared and I was finally ready to listen to everything that happened to me.

I crossed my arms and asked with a stern face, “Now does anyone want to tell me what the heck is going on?”