ETHAN'S POVWorking with Avery turned out to be far more engaging than I had anticipated. She was brilliant, always one step ahead, calmly providing solutions while I focused on empowering the army. Together, we established our defenses and positioned our troops, ensuring every detail was meticulously arranged. Now, we were only waiting for the Mages to complete their intricate enchantments and wards. Avery’s mind worked like a finely tuned clock, each suggestion she made fitting seamlessly into our overall strategy. We had just finished inspecting the fortifications when she turned to me, her eyes gleaming with satisfaction. "Everything is in place. The Mages should be done soon."I nodded, casting a glance at the distant figures of the Mages, their hands weaving complex patterns in the air. "My two hundred soldiers won't be enough to carry all those materials," I said, eyeing the vast expanse of equipment and supplies that needed to be transported."I know," Avery replied, a knowi
Aunt Agatha hesitated for a moment, her eyes filled with regret. "She... she traveled down to the ancestral spirit world," she said softly.The words hit me like a sledgehammer. "What!!!" I roared, standing up in a fury. "How could you let her do something so dangerous—""Quit shouting if you want her awake," Aunt Yennefer cut in sharply, her voice slicing through my anger. I swallowed back my words, forcing myself to calm down, though my insides churned with fear and frustration.Taking a deep breath, I turned back to Aunt Agatha. "What exactly is wrong with Sel? Is she still there?" I asked, my voice trembling with a mix of hope and dread.Aunt Agatha nodded, her expression grave. "Her spirit is trapped in the ancestral realm, she came back but passed out, she was dragged back in.The memories was too much for her to handle. She’s caught between our world and theirs, unable to return on her own."My heart sank. "Memories?... She entered the memory world?!". I couldn't believe my ears
"I'm not her... No! I'm not her!" Selene's voice echoed through the mist, her words a desperate mantra."Sel!" I called out, my voice tinged with urgency. "I’m here! I’ve come to take you back!"But she didn't seem to hear me, her eyes wide with fear as she looked at me. I knelt down beside her, ignoring the chill of the spirit world against my skin."Sel, it's me, Claud," I said softly, reaching out to touch her trembling form.She stopped speaking abruptly, her gaze locking onto mine. There was a flicker of recognition in her eyes, a glimmer of hope amidst the turmoil."Claudio?" she whispered, her voice barely audible over the howling wind."Yes, it’s me," I replied, inching closer but mindful of her fragile state. "We need to go back. Together."Her eyes clouded with uncertainty, tears glistening like diamonds on her cheeks. "I'm not her," she insisted, her voice trembling with fear."I know," I reassured her, extending my hand in a gesture of solidarity. "But we have to leave now
For a moment, there was no response, and fear clenched at my heart like a vice. But then, slowly, Selene's eyelids fluttered open, revealing eyes that were filled with confusion and uncertainty."Claudio?" she whispered, her voice barely above a whisper.Relief flooded through me at the sound of her voice. Without hesitation, I reached out and pulled her into a tight embrace, holding her close as if afraid she might disappear once more."Sel," I said, my voice choked with emotion. "You're back. You're safe."Aunt Agatha rushed forward, her eyes brimming with tears as she embraced Selene tightly. "Oh, my little flower, you had us so worried," she said, her voice trembling with emotion.Selene buried her face in Aunt Agatha's shoulder, tears streaming down her cheeks. "I'm sorry," she whispered, her voice muffled against the fabric of Aunt Agatha's robe. "I didn't mean to cause so much trouble."Aunt Agatha pulled back slightly, her hands cupping Selene's face as she looked into her eye
Lucian's eyes flickered with amusement as he straightened. "The honor is mine, Crown Prince. I understand the urgency of the situation. We are here to provide whatever assistance is necessary.""Right! Let's get to work," I replied curtly."Let me fill you in on our progress," Avery said, her tone calm and composed. Lucian nodded, his sly smile not quite reaching his eyes. "Thank you, Princess."As Avery began to walk him through our efforts, Lucian's demeanor shifted. His smile dropped, replaced by a keen, assessing gaze. "I see no sign of the wolves!" he exclaimed, his voice sharp and authoritative.Avery chuckled softly, the sound incongruous with the tension in the air. "Look well, Lucian. Their bones are buried in the sand beneath us," she said, her words dripping with dark humor.I shot her a cold glare, my patience thinning. This was no time for games or macabre jokes.Lucian's expression hardened, his eyes narrowing. "What is that supposed to mean?" he asked, his tone icy. It
Selene continued, her voice firm and unyielding. "Reinforcements have arrived. We'll mend the border swiftly and efficiently, without any delay."Hearing this, I couldn't help but smirk, realizing Natalie had successfully delivered my message to Selene's father."Your Highness, it's done," Natalie whispered as she appeared behind me. I nodded, making a mental note to reward her later.Understanding the gravity of losing so many wolf soldiers, I knew something had to be done to prevent further chaos. I had sent Natalie to inform the Alpha of Blood Moon about our dire situation, urging him to send another two hundred wolves to support Selene. It seemed Selene had met them on the way—perfect timing.The shock on Avery's face was priceless. "How did you—" she yelled, utterly astonished.Lucian chuckled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Hahaha, as expected, you are just as my mother praised," he said, complimenting Selene and letting everyone know how highly his mother, Alicia, regarded
It's getting late but I don't want to go back to my pack yet. I calmly sat near the stream and enjoyed the soothing sound of nature. Even though I can't see, I can hear it all beautifully, the gentle breeze, the birds laying their nest and crickets lifting the mood.As the only child of the Alpha of Blood Moon park, I inherited my Father's Alpha quality even though I'm a Female which was considered Rare and unique, but I was born blind, and that made me the biggest joke of my Park.18 years of my life has been spent on proving my worth to everyone, including my parents. I was fine with it before but now I'm really tired.[Selene! Where are you?].I heard my mother speaking to me through the Mind link, I took in deep breaths and replied to her. "Don't worry, I didn't go far".[Come back fast my dear, Your Dad needs you], She said. My brows wrinkled the minute I heard the worry in her voice, "I'm on my way", I replied to her and stood up. Something must have happened. I immediately shift
'Ethereal' is the word I can use to describe this moment, her golden eyes penetrated mine and then I heard her say, "Mate!".Damn why do I suddenly feel strange, I can feel a warm energy coursing through my veins like never before. All the pain I was feeling slowly faded, it was like I was brought back to life. I then noticed all the gruesome wounds were no more."What exactly are you?!". I heard her ask again."Thank you...". I said Instead of answering her question. I then tried to sit up so I could get a better view of her.I closed my eyes for a bit and opened them back, it's not a dream she's still here. She is the most beautiful Wolf I have ever seen in my entire existence. Her white fur was just like porcelain jade dazzling under the moonlight, her golden eyes adorned her fur screaming Goddess. She just has to be the embodiment of the Goddess of the moon Selene.I couldn't control myself again as I stretched my hands forward, and she carefully moved closer and lowered her h