*Lily's POV*"She has cirrhosis…"I remembered what the doctor had said before my dad cut him off and took him aside to discuss. The look in my father's eyes said it all. I didn't need to check it up because I had heard that illness before. It was what my father's mother had died from. They had taken her to every healer in the realm, every renowned doctor they could get to travel here, but still, no cure had been found for her.I brought my palms to my face and tried my best to hold in the tears that were on the brim of rushing out. No, nothing would happen to my mom. I had to believe hard enough and I had to stay strong, for her. She'd be fine. The more I'd tell myself, the more it'd be true."No…." My gut-wrenched voice came out which attracted Sarah's attention from the front seat she was sitting in beside Theo, who was driving. Theo looked at me concernedly through the front mirror as Sarah turned and placed a hand on my shoulder."Lily, you didn't have to come along. You could've
There she stood, hair burning in the crimson light that started escaping from the heavy fog.She always gave off a eerie feeling that made me shiver, as if she would attack me out of nowhere and no-one would see it coming. Her eyes were filled with pure hate, showing the total darkness inside her. Every action she took was full of evil intent. She held Aunt Belinda close to her, grabbing her hair tightly as the woman yelped for mercy. Her twisted smile showed how happy she was to inflict pain. At that moment, it felt like all the badness in the world was in the air with us, making me feel scared and anxious."Let her go!" I shouted with all the strength I could muster.Her sickening laugh made my ears bleed. She dragged Aunt Belinda's hair tighter making her spine bend inwards and the poor woman's cries made me tighten my fists in anger."I said let her go, Audrey! What are you doing? What do you want?!"And then, a familiar voice I never thought I'd hear again spoke, "You've gotten a
The silence afterwards between them was nerve-wrecking. The look they exchanged made me wonder what deal exactly they struck between each other to make her talk to someone like Leo like that. And the thought of Leo getting horny for me was far more disgusting than it was scary.Leo finally spoke but this time I could sense he was deadass serious ,"You will not talk to me like that, Audrey. You won't…"Audrey, for the first time ever, seemed submissive and under a command. She bit her lips and stood back. Surprisingly, Leo started laughing then pushed me forward. He went to her side and whispered, "Don't touch her." He gave me one last look before walking back and standing where she once stood.Sarah rushed to my side,"Are you okay?"As we stood in front of Audrey and Leo, the atmosphere turned heavy and filled with tension, like a brewing storm ready to fall. It was a crucial moment, one where we had to think and act carefully. Aunt Belinda's battered face made my insides squeeze and
I looked back and saw Tyler charge forward, a huge number of werewolves rushing behind him. I quickly kicked the vampire in front of Aunt Belinda in the crotch but she was dragged away by someone else. Sarah took up her daggers and also started defending herself upon seeing the reinforcements."Lily, we need to get Belinda. I'll cover you." Theo said to me and brought out his claws. He started slashing at the vampire barricade that formed in front of Audrey and Leo. I saw Leo dragging Audrey back when she wanted to fight. Aunt Belinda was being rough handled by a vampire.As chaos unfolded, the sounds of clashing weapons and screams filled the air. I fought with all my might, trying to get closer to Audrey. I saw how her red eyes burned with anticipation and the hunger for blood. I wanted to stick her, just like I would a vampire. I saw her more like a vampire from thereon, she was with the enemy after all. She was the enemy."We need to get our own held captive back! I will face the
*Lily's POV*I saw Audrey marching to Tyler after the burst of magic she just released. That was the only way I could define what she did now. Magic. Very dark magic.I ran to her and pushed her off the way, both of us landing beside one another."Bitch!" She gnarled at me and dragged me by the hair up, "I'll kill both of you now!"She wrapped her hand around my neck and long nails started growing out of hers, each digging into my neck as she carried me up slowly. I don't know where she got this strength from but it was frightening. Her eyes dripped with rage."Audrey!" Leo's voice sounded."I don't fucking care about your command! She'll die here, right now!" Audrey shouted back without looking at him.Tyler wanted to stand up again but one swoosh of her hand and he was blown back again. I could hear Theo darting towards us but Audrey blew the ball of energy to his gut again. I had not even seen Sonia in a while.My airflow was slowly getting cut off as I garbled in her grasp.She sm
It was already morning. Sarah told me how I had passed out in the car and Tyler carried me down to my room. I felt my arms and legs, trying to relive his touch on my skin but stopped when I felt how wrong it was."What of Aunt Belinda?" I said with my morning voice."She's in the health centre.""I thought she'd insist on staying in her cottage…" "Well, she did, but your dad insisted she stayed here since we all had to stick together during these times.""What about Theo?"She blushed, "He only sustained some bruises. He's fine." She shifted closer to me, "Enough of others. How are you feeling?""I can't say…" I shook my head and held my hands together."I didn't want to disturb you this morning but it looked like you were having a bad dream. Would you tell me what it was about?" She said worriedly.I remembered what I saw. Audrey, dead bodies, the journal, fire…I closed my eyes tightly and held my hands tighter."Lily…" Sarah said worriedly and held my hand."No, it's nothing…just
It was a solemn gathering. Tyler stood before the elders whilst I sat beside my father. He looked nervous to start but when he glanced at me and I nodded at him, he smiled briefly then cleared his throat.His words were heavy with disappointment and a sense of betrayal as he recounted the events that had unfolded while we were trying to rescue Aunt Belinda, exposing Audrey's treachery and her attempt to undermine our pack by her alliance with the enemy's leader.I could hear when Tyler said, "Henry, your suspicions were right all along."Finally, Audrey's true intentions and the extent of her betrayal was being exposed though I wish she was here to see this. The room fell into a heavy silence and it brimmed with shock and anger. The elders exchanged worried glances, realizing the magnitude of the situation.Henry's expression hardened as he listened, his voice cutting through the tense silence. "Audrey's actions have shown a complete disregard for our pack and its values. She will fac
As the days passed, Audrey's betrayal and the constant chase to find her took a toll on me. But we couldn't rest or feel tired. We had to keep going, knowing every second mattered in finding Audrey and killing the Leo who she was now partnering with.In the midst of the everything that was going on, I found comfort in being with my mom. She reminded me of the love and courage that I have and she always supported me. Even though her health worsened, she stayed strong, not letting the difficulties break her spirit.One afternoon, as the sun dipped below the horizon, I sat by my mom's side, holding her frail hand in mine. Her once vibrant eyes now held a weariness that pained my heart. "How are you feeling, Mom?" I asked softly, hoping to offer some comfort.She smiled weakly, the lines on her face deepening with the gesture. "I'm hanging in there, sweetheart," she replied, her voice tinged with fatigue. "It's just been a long journey."I nodded, feeling a lump form in my throat. I wante