“You think you're smart? Is that what you think?” Lucas asked me. He faced me but I didn't look in his eyes.We were at the garden beside the Palace Chambers.“I'm not acting smart, I'm only trying to save myself. That's all.” I answered.“Save yourself from what?”“From a monster like you.” I said, not missing a beat.He laughed. “You can't run away from me, I'm everywhere and at all times, too.”“I'll do everything I can to expose you, Lucas. Everything in my power.”“That's the funny thing Naomi, you don't have any power. You're just a spoiled powerless brat that can do nothing.”“I don't care what you think. I'm leaving.” I insisted.“You can't run from me. Naomi you have to understand this so it'll be easy for us all. Running away will definitely complicate issues so I advise you to stay here and do as I want.”“What about what I want? Or doesn't it matter? Doesn't what I want matter to anyone?” I asked. I was getting upset with the way he was trying to cajole me into marrying hi
Little did I know that my true journey had begun. I was leaving Ice crest wolf pack, all by myself and for the first time ever. It was overwhelming to think that I had finally left Lucas behind me.He was all in the past and I needed to think about my future. The life I wanted to Iive from henceforth didn't require any distractions from my past. I wanted to find out my legacy, I wanted to know how my father died and what really happened. Was he murdered or killed?I had been walking for hours now and looking around, there was no village or clan nearby. For a minute, I regretted not accepting Alpha-king Magnus' offer. It didn't make sense to me anymore so I had to sit for a while.I prayed and hoped that I wouldn't encounter any strange creature in this strange place where I had found myself.“Please send me a helper, o moon goddess.” I prayed desperately, hoping she would hear me. I looked around to see if there was something I could eat but I didn't find a thing. I was surrounded by
I looked up to see the place he brought me to. As we got closer I could make out a small village. The entrance was hidden behind a thick curtain of leaves, creeping vines and trees which probably served as a protection against other clans and wildlife. The village was divided into different chambers and corridors. I saw different werewolves in their wolf form as we walked past and men, women and children going about their daily routine.As we entered one of the biggest buildings, it immediately felt like home. It felt like I was stepping into a peaceful sanctuary filled with tranquility and comfort. The main hall, as written on a board in front of it, was big and huge. On it, it was boldly written a phrase “Stormclaw clan”.“This is the stormclaw clan.” He announced it to me. “This is my clan and where I grew up.”“Thank you.” I told him gratefully.“Don't thank me yet. You have to meet the head of the Clan and if she accepts for you to stay, then you stay. If not, you leave.”That wa
“Naomi, wake up. Wake up.” I heard a familiar voice calling out to me.I yarned and stretched but still didn’t get up.“Naomi, wake up. Wake up.” The voice said again.I opened my eyes and for the few first seconds I thought I would open my eyes to my beautiful room at the Palace where I was served breakfast by 7 am.“Where's this place?” I asked immediately I saw the tattered roof and the small bed where I had slept. In that moment, everything that happened yesterday played out in my head.“Oh.” I said in realization. Then, I looked up to see Laura. “Good morning.” I greeted her.“Good morning, Naomi. You are late. Wake up and prepare to meet the Alpha. You can't keep the Alpha waiting.” She reied me in a haste.I stumbled as I was in a haste to stand. I had overslept because I was so tired yesterday. “Where can I shower?” I asked Laura.“I don't think you have the time to do that. You have no time take a bath. Put on some nice clothes and be on your way.”It was weird for me. I had
I laid down on the bed that was provided to me, although it was nothing as luxurious as what I was used to in the palace I was still comfortable.I looked up, facing the roof which had probably been affected by the rain over the years. I was all alone and I needed to bring my thoughts together.I had been accepted here and this was my opportunity to get it right. My first goal was to figure out where my father was buried and if he had any family too. Then I can fight to get whatever he had left behind and take back what belonged to him. It wouldn’t be an easy feat but I was prepared for the task.Currently, I didn't know how I was going to do that but I knew I would find a way. I would ask Laura to help me or Mascot too, even though he was grumpy and quiet most of the time.He was a good leader who didn't like to express his feelings to anyone. I just wondered how Laura had fallen for him, it was a mystery that no one could figure out.The plan was to get to make lots of friends that
It's been a week since I had arrived at the Stormclaw clan and I was getting a hang of how things were done here. I and Laura had become the best of friends and Mascot now spent more of his time with me. It was like we had a connection.I was now a full member of the Stormclaw clan and I was glad about that. I met new friends and joined the hunting team. I also engaged in rituals that were held. I joined Laura and the other women at the training session where we learn to defend ourselves in case of emergency.My next move was to find Geston, the wise man in the community. I still didn't want anyone finding out what I was up to so I needed to move in secret.In the evenings I set out to the inner village where I heard he lived. The roads were twisted and unpredicted but I had to keep up because I had a goal.One of those days I set out once again to find out where the man lived, I continued walking, trying to follow the instructions Laura had given to me. She had mentioned that I woul
“When I was at the river, the other day, when I closed my eyes, I saw a man. He looked exceptional like nothing I have ever seen. Who was he?” I asked the wizard.“He is the one made for you.” He paused and continued. “That's all the moon goddess wants you to know.” He nodded feeling satisfied that he delivered his news.I was sad and disappointed. This wasn't what I expected at all.“What next move should I take in order to find my father's clan?”“I have already given you all the information you should know. It's totally up to you to decide what you want to do or how you want to go about it.” He answered me.How was I going to find this man in my imagination? According to Geston, he is the one made for me and I must find him to be able to reach my full potential in my search to discover my full identity.“Can I know his name?” I asked.“That's all you need to know.” He stated, not saying anything further.I believe he was trying to dismiss me when he told me that. I wanted to know s
The festival of fire was successful and fun.Everyone was allowed to play fun games and make new friends. Laura introduced me to some of her friends who had lived in this clan all their lives. They were all nice to me.I had adapted to this type of life where unlike my life in the Palace, I had to wake up very early and most times it was not voluntarily. Here, I had to go hunting with the men to hunt for food even though women didn't ordinarily go hunting.It all happened because I had the skills and so I went hunting with the men. The king had me in great esteem and called me special. I didn't know if going hunting as a woman was special but I did know that I enjoyed being here and never regretted it for one day.The king believed that I had brought favor upon the clan and that the town would prosper because I was here. I didn't know why he said those words but he believed them so I might as well.The people of Stormclaw were my family now and I wouldn't let anything hurt them, not i