The next day was a big day for us all, I woke up feeling very energetic. The air was crisp and tanged with a scent of damp earth. The sky was painted in deep shades of blue and beautiful to watch.I was ready, bag packed with a sweater because of the cold. I was to go visit Laura but she showed up on my doorstep.“You're here?”“Yes. I couldn't wait for you. I was too excited.” She literally jumped up as she spoke.“So tell me about your mate. Don't forget what you promised.”“Did I?” I pretended not to remember.“Yes. I'm not in the mood for jokes. I want to know.”“Well, I have a surprise for you.” I told her.“What is it?” She stared at me.“Instead of just telling you, I'll show you.” I told her and we made our way to Thorne's chambers.“Where are we going?” She asked.“If I tell you then the surprise would get ruined.”She stopped asking me about it. We talked about random things before we got to Thorne's chambers.We were close by to his chambers when Laura knew it was him. “He'
“Then tell him.” Laura urged me. I really didn't want to have this discussion here because Thorne might have been listening so I agreed to tell Thorne.“Let's go back. It's getting late.” I dragged Laura back.The rest of our journey was a smooth one and I was grateful to the horses. When we got to the clan, I had to take Laura and Thorne so they could meet Diane.Chad cane running to me to greet me.“Naomi. Where's Mascot? You brought another big Uncle today?” He was referring to Thorne. I bent down to hug him and ask him how he was doing.I didn't know what I was going to tell him happened to Mascot but this wasn't the time for that.“Where's Mama Diane?” I asked him and he pointed to the sacred place. That was where Diane went for her incantations and meditations.“Sacred place? Is that safe?” Laura asked.“Yes. Come on, she'll be delighted to meet you.”We walked some miles away from the village to get to the secluded forest, as we went Laura never left my hands even for a moment.
I met Laura and Thorne at the Chambers where they were eating.“What was that weird thing she said about my ego?” Thorne asked me when I joined them. “Am I such a proud man?”I and Laura stared at each other, trying not to laugh.“What's that movement you're making with your eyes?” Thorne said when he saw us speaking with our eyes. “Am I that proud?”“Yes, you are.” I said teamed back at him and he looked to Laura for her answer.“Well, I just met you. I'll give you an answer in a week's time.”“Why would you say I was proud?” Thorne faced me, frowning.“You are.” I said avoid his eyes.He didn't stop staring. “Tell me how.”“Well, the first time I met you, you spoke so highly of yourself, your muscles and the fact that you're a warrior.” I told him.“Well, I'm sorry if that gave me off as being proud.” He apologized and continued eating.“This is delicious actually.” Laura pointed at the food expressing her joy.“Yes. It's really nice.” I agreed. “They make the best food, I bet you.”
“Was she?” “My name is Naomi.” I introduced myself, pointed at “This is Thorne and this is Diane..” “I know who she is. She needs no Introduction.” Orion replied. “A very brave woman.” “You remember me?” “Yes, I do.” “It's been years since we had meant and I must be looking so different from what you know.” “Not totally different. You look the same to me?”“Have you guys meant before?” Laura asked when he didn't pay attention to her. “Yes. When I was much younger and Naomi's father, the Alpha of Shadowcrest. It was just a peaceful time, then. Everything was so peaceful, there wasn't much war. I just loved those times.” Naomi described those times so dreamily. “When you talk about times like that, I wish I was born then.” Thorne replied and then turned to Orion. “Were you also little at the time you guys meant?” Thorne asked. “I'm a soul shifter.” He simply replied and gave a smile that could melt anyone's heart. “With the power I have, anything is possible.” There was silenc
He was close to the village but we were faster with the help of Orion. Their horses couldn't be compared to the force that drove us.Soon, Lucas was far behind me and we were very close to the clan.“Lock the gate! Lock the gate!” I screamed as we passed through the wide open gate with no struggles.“Lock the gate immediately. Do not waste time.” She ordered the gatekeepers.”Make sure the warriors are ready.” Diane shouted at no one in particular. Tensions were rising as everyone ran helter-skelter.“I'll hide the women and children.” Laura said and ran off to do that.“I'll assemble the warriors and let them know what to do.” Thorne ran off too and I was left with Diane.“You need to be careful, stay with the warriors. Remember that you're his target, if he gets you then he gets us all.” Disne told me and I nodded fully understanding my assignment which was never to be caught.Shadowcrest clan was one of the smallest parks known but we had our strengths too. We were known for our f
The arrow shot went straight to some of the warriors below.“Another one!Another one!”They kept going like this without stopping. I could still see Lucas still coming in full force. I could see his eyes, literally burning like fire. That was the kind of man he was.‘Another One!”Soon enough, the ice crest park started shooting arrows at us too.“Protect yourself.” Thorne called.“Is there nothing we can do to help the warriors? The enemies seemed to be getting close.”“Yes. What powers did Orion give to you?”“I don't know.”“You have to find out so we can use it.” He told me.“Alright.” I was practicing, opening and closing my hands. Suddenly on the third try, balls of fire came out of my hands into the enemy's camp.“What?” He was as shocked as I was.“More.” Thorne shouted to her.It was so easy for her, she kept throwing balls of fire at the Ice crest warriors. Soon enough, Thorne joined them and very quickly, the ice crest warriors started retreating.“Fire. Fire!” That was al
When we pulled back again from each other, we smiled and turned to start walking towards the river, with Thorne still holding my hands. “You were so brave today.” He complimented me.“I was? Then I guess I hid my emotions well because I was at the verge of giving up.”“You were?”“Yes, I was so scared. When I thought of us keeping them away instead of fighting. I doubted if my plan would work. I was so anxious.”“This shows that you're a good leader, so you don't have to worry yourself.” He responded and I smiled. We kept walking and walking without a destination in mind. I didn't want us trailing off to a far place.Currently, we had to be careful of Lucas, that man could wake up and decide he would kill 100 men today and he'll do it.He knew the right words to use that would bring smiles to my face. “Thank you.” I gently squeezed his hand.“You're welcome.” He said and finally realized that we were too far from the park. “I think we should go back.”We laughed and turned back.“So
I felt glad when we were done dancing.“That was one hectic dance move you should do there.” He said as he took me home.I laughed trying to figure out if he was teasing or mocking me. I wanted to let Thorne know that I might be leaving to Ice Crest to go home and bring back my mother here but I needed to speak to Diane first about it.“And those balls of fire you blew. Amazing.” I shouted. “You literally blew my mind today.” I was honest to Thorne.“I'm so glad I was able to do it. Trust me, I want to do more than blowing your mind away.” He said and we burst out in laughter.“Whatever you mean by that.”“I don't even know why I said that.” He replied and said goodbye.“Goodbye.” I stood on tiptoe to give him a peak on his cheeks.Later that night, when we had gone back to the clan, I wanted to speak to Laura but I found out she had gone to sleep earlier, I knew she wanted so much to hear I have to tell her.Going back to Ice crest was going to be traumatic for me. That was the past