Sabine “Kade”, I call out when I see him coughing. He turns his head, giving me one of his signature smiles but I have this feeling in the pit of my stomach that something is not right. It appeared right after Kade left me with Mom and Grandma and I fought the urge to go after him. I knew very well that he had to help his people but what about me? It was always going to be like this? Put our people before US? Mom and grandma used my blood and Kade’s to summon the Gods, asking for help but despite their efforts the fire continued to grow bigger and stronger. When mom exhausted herself and finally gave up, the only thing I could think of was to go to Kade and spend my last moments on this Earth with him, the one I loved with all my heart, the one I gave myself too, my mate.“Kade” A scream left my mouth as I saw Kade stumbling “Noooo” I rushed towards him but I was one second away when his body hit the ground. “Don’t you dare leave me alone” I spat, kneeling down, lifting his
SabineI looked towards the sky wondering how long the rain was going to last. Today was the tenth day since it started and unfortunately there was no sign that it was going to stop anytime soon. The ashes mixed with water turned everything into a muddy mess while the number of puddles increased by minutes. I pulled the harness to stop the horse I was riding, sending a short prayer to the Goddess to bring Kade back to me. These past days that I stayed helpless by Kade’s bed where he laid unconscious, not knowing if he would ever wake up or wondering if I would ever hear his voice changed something in me. I wasn’t anymore the young naive girl who ran away from her father, in order to avoid a loveless marriage. I was about to turn eighteen in two days, I was already married to the one my heart skipped a beat from the very first moment. I was a werewolf and not to mention the only child of a real king and queen. I knew that everything happened to me was to make me stronger, to shape
SabineThe dim light coming from the candles that were placed close to the wounded wolves was not helping me too much. I took a deep breath while I continued to assess the men’s injuries. They were way too many and the wounds were too extensive for me to deal with.Maybe Ofelia was right, maybe some men were beyond saving, but I would not give up. I was going to try to save them all, no matter if they were adults or children. No one should have suffered or been forced to face a death like this. They were my people, my kind.I wasn’t a healer or possessed magic, but I stayed by my mother and grandma's side long enough to know what I had to do. I have to admit that was going to be challenging since they mostly used plants to make ointments and balms I cursed under my breath my decision to come alone. I should have listened to Dad or Elijah, who offered to accompany me, but I wanted them to stay behind and help me keep the situation under control while I was away. The two of them were t
SabineI focused on the sound, squeezing the soft fabric between my fingers. The sound became more like a lullaby song that made my heart skip a beat. I couldn’t explain how, but something told me that I knew the song. Deep down, I had heard it before.“What are you doing standing there?” Ofelia’s voice echoed behind me.“I was just..”“You have enough sheets. Now, let’s go if you want to save them. Hurry up.” Ofelia scolded me while she turned on her heel.I took one last look behind me, trying to convince myself that Ofelia was right. Every second was important if I wanted to save them. As I started following Ofelia, the song became louder in my ears, making me stop in my tracks. “Where is that song coming from?” I inquired out loud, making Ofelia freeze.“What song?” She tilted an eyebrow curiously. If it wasn’t for her increased heartbeats, her stone appearance would have fooled me.“She is hiding something” Inna’s angry voice came through the link, surprising me. I wasn’t sure
SabineI stood up, walking towards the door, wishing that I could do or say anything to make her realize I was indeed her daughter and I was here for her.“You said that you would pray to the Goddess to give you strength so we could meet again when the time comes. Yet here I am. I understand how difficult it is for you to acknowledge me and why you might think this is a trick, but mom, I don’t know what else to say.” I let the words roll out of my tongue as I approached the door, defeated. “I already spent my first eighteen years without you. I hoped I wouldn’t have to spend another day when I found you, but I guess I was wrong” My heart ached because of her rejection, but I could understand why it was so hard for her to believe me. Probably I would have done the same, but one thing I couldn’t fully understand. Why didn't she let her wolf decide if I was telling the truth?“Stop” mom’s voice sounded behind me as I grabbed the doorknob. “Answer one question,” she mumbled, and I turned
SabineAs we passed through the dark corridors, I was trying to make sense of everything Ofelia told me about my parents. Somehow I felt that it wasn’t the whole story, that there was more. I took a deep breath, focusing on what I had to do. For the nth time today my thoughts went to grandma and mom, how I wished them to be here, to help me and guide me…A shiver runs down my body, and I fold my hands around me, trying to warm up. My clothes were soaked from the rain outside, but with all that happened, I completely forgot about it. I cursed under my breath at the idea of walking around when it was raining, but it was too late now. I was acting on the adrenaline and didn’t think it through. My only concern was how to get Philip to help me, not that I was going to get wet or sick. I couldn’t remember the last time I got ill or if I ever was. Definitely being a werewolf had to have its perks.Once we reached the main hall, I finally removed my jacket and placed it in a corner closer to
Sabine“Thank the Goddess.” Ofelia clasped her hands, visibly relieved. “Come, child” Ofelia rushed to grab my hand, before I could ask her what was going on.“Where are you taking me?” I questioned, trying to keep up with her as we navigate through the dark hallways.“Impatient. Just like your mother,” I heard Ofelia mumble and I couldn’t stop rolling my eyes. Of course, she had to say something. As we reached the main area, my eyes went wide in shock. The room was lit, full of burning candles. “How did you do..?”I started asking, but I paused, seeing the woman's silhouette hiding in the shadows. Mom. “Your mother did it. Since she is still the rightful Luna, she sought help from the pack members. This is how the people reacted to her request,” Ofelia answered my unspoken question. Her voice held so much pride for mom, that once again made me wonder what actually went wrong between them. “Outside there are people ready to come in and learn from you.” Ofelia added, giving me a nu
SabineI struggled to open my eyes as another wave of pain ripped through me. Mom’s worried face cleared in front of my eyes, while her sweet gardenia smell invaded my nostrils, calming me a bit.My heart skipped a beat, realizing how close she was standing by me. Her soft hand was tracing out my face, mapping every inch of it.I never thought it was possible to miss something I didn’t remember, but here I was with my heart walls down, surrendering to her touch. A mom’s touch.For the first time, I was able to see her. Her face. Despite the deep claw scars on her cheeks, her black eyes were holding a small sparkle. Her black raven hair was let loose cascading her back. She looked a little older than the picture in the pendant, but she still held the beauty. The high neck black dress she was wearing made me wonder what other scars covered her body.“Inna,” I called out through the link.”The pain…” I sobbed as another wave of pain rushed through me. “Please make it stop”.“We need to