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
Queen Diana“What are you still doing here?” I heard Ofelia questioning me. I looked at her, trying to make sense of her words when her words got my attention.“Your daughter grew up thinking she was something she wasn’t, without guidance,” Ofelia told me, looking me straight in the eyes. “She needs you now more than ever. Go after her. Be her teacher and friend. Help her know what she is. Help her understand our ways.” Ofelia let out, pushing me towards the door. “Go now until you end up regretting.” She yelled behind me.Though I rolled my eyes to annoy Ofelia more, I knew deep down in my heart she was right. A life with humans was way different from a werewolf life. My heart started hammering in my chest as I was getting closer to the exit door. Eighteen years had passed since I stepped outside this house. Eighteen years since my wolf took over and ran free, enjoying the freedom. Eighteen fucking years.I clenched my fists, fighting the urge to stop and go back to my room. I had
Sabine“Look at her Darius, your precious daughter is done,” Philip let out, laughing maniacally. “You gave up everything, your kingdom, your mate… for what? Your daughter is nothing but a weak, powerless rogue. She is a disgrace,” Philip said through gritted teeth. A tear left my eyes as I stood on the muddy ground, defeated. I couldn’t let this bastard win. I had to get up and fight. For dad, for mom and for me. I had to.“You know, as much as I would like to end your miserable life right now, I have something to confess to you, my dear big brother.” Philip paused, bending over dad’s body. “Diana came to me after you rejected her. She told me that she never loved you, that it was the bond that made her stay by your side. Diana also confessed her undying love for me. She said that she wanted me all along and that I was the one who she thought while she was mating with you.” I clenched my fists at hearing Philip’s lies. For someone who didn’t know the truth, he actually sounded very
Sabine“Mom”, I called out as she continued to hit Philip’s lifeless body. “Mom, he is dead.” I added as I reached for the lumber.“Don’t let him fool you. He is pretending.” Mom growled, stepping back. “As soon as we are going to turn our backs, he is going to…” Mom paused, clenching her fingers around the wood. Fear, anger, resentment were blended in her voice that made my heart ache. She went through so much alone.“I can’t hear a heartbeat anymore. Mom, Philip is Gone.” I trailed out, accentuating the last word. “He can’t hurt us anymore.” I whispered as I moved closer. “He is gone,” I found myself repeating the words, as I needed to reassure myself too.I grabbed mom’s hand, entangling my fingers with hers. Her shaking hands hurt me once again.We won, but at what price? We all suffered because of Philip's ambition and foolishness. “Come, dad needs us,” I whispered, pulling mom away from Philip’s lifeless body.As we reached dad, mom laid down next to him. She placed her head on