It's been Tristan.~Orion~The council did not take the news well. I made sure not to meet them. I sent a message to Elder Fred and Elder Winston informing them that there was no need for the ritual as there was already a peace talk going on between me and the Alpha of the Wolfshade pack. If I had gone myself to inform the council. Then they would try to force me to go on with the ritual without giving any thought to what I had suggested. Something did not seem right in my chambers. The smell. It's familiar. The same one I smelled the night Sofia came to my room and when I was ambushed on my way to Wolfshade town to meet Kane. Just like those times, I felt weak and hypnotized. This time the scent was so powerful. I had to trace where it was coming from. I could see smoke filling the room. It looked like an incense had been burned. With staggered steps, I made my way to where the smoke was springing from. It was the secret passage in my room. Who would something like that in there
Friends Forever ~Orion~I opened my eyes and all I could see were trees. Is this where we come when we die? I ask myself. I felt pain in my feet, I could not move them. But the dead feel no pain. "You have woken up. You scared me. I thought you had died." That was Gabriel's voice. What was he doing here? Was he dead too? But he would not have said he thought I was dead, right?I turn my face towards the direction of the voice. " Gabriel, where are we? Are you dead too?"His laugh echoed through the forest. "Dead! We are fine.""How? I was in a room engulfed in flames.""Let's say I arrived at the right time. I heard all your conversations. Tristan and Sofia were with you in the room. I came to ask you how you were fairing with the preparation for the ritual. But I couldn't help but listen to what was going on in your chambers. It was when I perceived the smoke of burning fabrics and wood that knew I had to come in to save you. So I broke the door.""Does everyone know what happened
Bad Intentions~Freya~Lyra was preparing to go out. I was not happy because she was the only person I could talk to in such a big hour. Lauren had told me she would be travelling for a week. if not, I'll have no worries about being alone. Damian was with Alpha Kane and Beta Ryan at the Goldmines. With their newfound victory over Alpha Orion, I wondered how Alpha Orion was faring through all these: his child's death and also the gradual loss of the war."I need to go back there today. There are speculations that they will get back today. In case he asks of me, please give him the same reason I gave you the last time." Lyra said, apparently she was delighted. "You're off to see him again today!" I asked, sounding astonished. "I need to. He has an injured friend, Logan. He will need all the help he can get.""Ooh, that's sad. Hurry along then."The Fort had been less busy, with Alpha Kane away. Judging from how quiet it was here. It was sad that he lost his Luna a long time ago and hi
The Grand Scheme of Things ~Freya~The night was bustling with merry people rejoicing. The smell of roasted meat and wine filled the air. Men blasted to the music and the women swayed their hips to the tune. Tonight many maidens were brought in to amuse the men. Damian was not having as much great time as the others. He was missing Lauren. "Do you mind?" he asked, before sitting next to me. I shook my head to imply that I didn't mind. "This must mean a lot to all of you.""Indeed. I know I am new in this pack but I would die for this pack anytime, any day," he said proudly. "Do you also hate Moonstone Haven so much?" "My friend's enemy is my enemy. I do not need a reason to. But I do have a reason to hate them, the Bloodmoon pack are selfish and shrewd bastards.""Wow. They must have wronged you for you to categorise them as such.""I had a friend from there once. He was nothing short of evil. He stole all my money and tried to kill me afterwards. But miraculously I survived."
Captured~Freya~Ryan dragged me aside. I knew he was going to question me. "How did you know?" He asked. "The wine smelled wrong. That's how." I replied."Really. Is there something you aren't telling me, Selena?""I don't understand. Do you think there's something I am not telling you? I am not hiding anything from you.""You have to stay low. Alpha Kane's enemies are becoming bolder as the day passes. They won't be happy that their plan to poison him didn't fall through."I nodded in agreement. I had to control myself from saying "Ryan, I know who the enemy is. It's Lomy and he is a Lycan hunter." It will be a relief to reveal everything and be done with it. But it won't be that easy. "That reminds me. Have you seen Lyra? Did she tell you where she will be?" He asked, yawning.I remembered her plea before she went off to the border. "She went to see a friend in town," I replied. I was worried she was not back yet and it was late already. "Oh, okay." Ryan stretches his arms and ya
Hurt Lovers~Freya~Gabriel! I fought hard not to say his name aloud.I was shocked to see that this spy was Gabriel. The man Lyra has been in love with and was seen at the border was Gabriel. I almost got a panic attack when I locked eyes with Gabriel. i could feel the hair on my neck stand erect. Gabriel stared at me with puffing eyes. He had a look of disbelief on his face. He understood not to whisper my name or show a reaction of being acquainted with me. "What are you doing with the beta's sister, Lyra at the border? How do you know her? Were you trying to kidnap her? Because I can't believe you are lovers. You are an enemy!" Alpha Kane questioned, with fury in his eyes. Gabriel looked worn out. It was evident he was in a fight with Alpha Kane's men before they succeeded in restraining him and dragging him here. I withdrew from standing by a corner in the room. I didn't want Alpha Kane to read any meaning behind why I was becoming emotional all of a sudden. It was written o
Wolfshade and Bloodmoon~Freya~I sneaked out on the cold night. Almost everyone in the fort was asleep, except for the men on guard. I knew where they would be keeping Gabriel. I knew every corner in this Fort like the back of my hand now. And I could go anywhere I wanted. But I still needed to be careful because this time I was sneaking my way around where they held prisoners. I hid from one of the guards who was sitting at the entrance. I took a pebble, throwing it in the opposite direction to divert the guards's attention. He fell for it because he rose to find out what was producing the sounds. With that, I successfully found a way to get in. I wasn't sure if Gabriel was sleeping but he had his back to the cell. There was some haystack on the floor. "Gabriel." I called out but he didn't move, so I whispered louder "Gabriel! Can you hear me?" I saw his back twitch a bit after I called him the second time. He slowly pulled himself up to the sit, now facing me. His face had drie
Trailing Damian~Freya~Damian was lying. I knew it. He was hiding something. I drafted a plan on how I would read his thoughts. It wasn't long until Lauren returned from her trip. I had been planning to go see her. With the recent events, it was the perfect time for me to see her. I had not seen Damian since he returned from the border. I could not find answers to my questions. Unfortunately, he was no in"Lauren. When is he coming back?" I asked."Is anything the matter? Why do you want to see him urgently?" Lauren replied."There's something I would want to ask him." "Ohh. He has been busy lately. You know with their victory. He now goes to the goldmines often." I would have asked Ryan about Damian's whereabouts if I wanted to. But That would be foolish because Ryan would only suspect something was up. "Lauren, can I ask you something?""Go ahead. What is it?""For how long have you known Damian?""When I was brought in as a sex slave I met him at the brothel. He was very clo