Jaxon sat with Aunt Cecelia, his foster mother, in their cozy home. She looked at him with concern etched on her face and he noticed, making him flash a teasing smile, "Mom, why the face? You've been looking at me like that since I got back.""Who the hell told you it was a good idea to follow a whole army of vampires back to their have? Don't you think before you do things sometimes?" She complained."Oh mom, I was only performing my duty.""Which kind of duty is that? Nobody has done it and you thought you could because you're super hero, right?""Mom, I'm here and I'm fine. That's all that matters." He said and held her hands in his."You don't know how worried I was…how Junior couldn't eat or sleep because his big brother was gone. You just do things without thinking about anybody else." Her voice broke and so did Jaxon's heart."Mom, I'm sorry…please don't cry. I know I was stupid…I'm sorry."More worry lines etched on her forehead. "Jaxon, I'm really worried about you. You've be

*Theo's POV*I stood before the Black healers and my heart pounded with anticipation. I had known them to be the keepers of ancient knowledge and mystical powers. I had also known them to be the people who saved my life, revealed my destiny to me and now were about to reveal to me the whereabouts of the ring of Lythian. I couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and trepidation.One of the healers, a tall figure with a hooded cloak,(forgive me, I do forget their names from time to time) stepped forward and spoke with a voice that resonated with ancient wisdom. "Theo, you have been chosen as the message bearer. It is your duty to deliver this crucial information to the chosen one."I nodded as my eyes locked with the healer's. "I understand. Please, tell me where I can find the ring of Lythian."The healer raised a hand, and suddenly, a holographic projection of a map materialized in the air before us. It displayed intricate symbols and markings, indicating hidden pathways and secret

Tyler was pacing in the hallway, unsure of what he was to do next as the reality of him being the next Alpha became more surreal everyday."It's actually going to happen…soon." He whispered to himself.The elders were already making preparations for his coronation whilst Lily's father adviced he'd first be the general to the army before considering him as the Alpha. I mean, what was the difference? It's more or less the same position of authority and Tyler was darn well not ready to lead in that capacity.You would think he was, that's why he fought his father after all, but he actually wasn't. Now he came to think of it, "I am not fucking ready." He angrily said and punched the wall, leaving a dent in it. His father was right. What had he done? He'd not even since his father's face since the last week he put him in that condition, and now reality was heavily dawning on him. All what his father said was correct. Fuck!He cursed under his breath and paced down the hallway, severely t

The dry leaves of the oak trees blew by the empty canals. The atmosphere was chiller than usual. All the members of the grove and pack gathered together to say their final goodbyes to Rex, their respected and beloved leader. As everyone in the main pack felt sad, the air felt heavy with sadness, and the only sounds were the soft movement of leaves and occasional sniffling from people crying.Tyler was there too, but he looked very resolute and calm, which was unusual for him in that situation. He didn't cry, as if he couldn't believe what had happened and couldn't show his feelings.Henry and Rebekah stood next to each other, their faces filled with sadness, as they watched what was happening. They held hands tightly, finding comfort in their shared pain. They looked at Tyler, who stood still and seemed to have no emotions. They were worried and exchanged a look, understanding how much he was grieving. They noticed how much Tyler was hurting, and they thought his calm appearance sho

The moonlight made the quiet grove look magical. Tiana, who was hidden in the dark, moved quietly and confidently through the shadows. She felt both excited and scared as her heart raced in her chest. She was going towards Lily's father's study room.Tiana recollected everything Audrey told her. Collect the journal, bring it to her and everything will be fine. She knew she did trust Audrey blindly but she did so because Audrey was the only person she felt close to in the entire pack. After her best friend died in an home accident they were both involved in 5 years ago, Audrey was the one who got closer to her and made her feel human again despite the huge scars she retained on her leg and arms.She was close to Lily before but felt the latter got too full of herself because Tyler, who was also her first crush fell for Lily, and even Jax, her second crush and "love of her life", couldn't leave Lily's side. Lily got everything she wanted and slowly, her disinterest in Lily turned to pur