Rose sat under a tree, watching Yseult as she carefully gathered herbs from the field. Yseult moved with such grace and purpose, picking the herbs with a practiced ease. Rose had been helping Yseult gather herbs for the past few days, and she was fascinated by the process. Yseult had taught her the names of the herbs and their uses, and Rose had been impressed by the knowledge. Yseult was so confident and sure of herself, and Rose felt in awe of her.As Yseult gathered the last of the herbs, she turned to Rose with a smile. "That's the last of the herbs for today," she said "Now, let's go back to the cottage and make some tinctures." Rose stood up and followed Yseult back to the cottage. As they walked, Yseult pointed out different plants and told Rose their usesRose listened intently, soaking up every word. When they reached the cottage, Yseult led Rose to the kitchen and set out the herbs on the table. "Now, we must prepare the tinctures," she said, taking out a mortar and pes
Rose was wandering through a dark forest, the trees looming over her like silent sentinels. She felt lost and alone, her heart filled with a sense of dread. She was walking through the forest for what seemed like hours, when suddenly she heard a voice calling out her name "Rose," the voice said, soft and sweet, like a mother's lullaby. "Rose, where are you?" Rose stopped, looking around in the darkness. "Mother?" she called out. "Is that you?"The voice continued to call to her, leading her deeper and deeper into the forest. She stumbled over roots and rocks, her feet growing heavy with fatigue. But still, she pressed on, drawn to the voice like a moth to a flame Finally, she saw a light shining through the trees, like a beacon in the night. She ran towards it, her heart racing with hope She burst into a clearing, and there she saw her mother, standing in the moonlight. She was as beautiful as Rose remembered her, with her long, flowing hair and her gentle smile."Mother," Rose b
The candle wax melted away slowly, Rose sat up with the sheets over her legs. Her skin oozed sweat, her brows furrowed. She felt Yseult's cold arm on her arm, she knew she couldn't keep the nightmares anymore to herself, even though she felt terrified. She peered into Yseult little eyes, and began "I was in a dark and empty room," Rose began, her voice shaking slightly. "It was cold, and I was alone. I could hear the wind howling outside, and I could feel the chill seeping in through the walls. I was so afraid, and I didn't know where I was or how I had gotten there. All I knew was that I was trapped, and I couldn't escape." She paused, taking a deep breath. "Then, I heard a noise. It was the sound of footsteps, coming closer and closer to me. I was terrified, not knowing what was coming.""What happened next?" Yseult asked, her voice low and soothing. "A shadow appeared in the doorway," Rose continued. "It was dark and without figure, but I knew it was something terrible. I wanted
She let the cool breeze play with her dark, messy hair. She stopped writing in the logbook for a moment. This breeze was just like the one in her dreams, the same playful nature only that in her dreams, it would take her afar off in the woods to see dead wolves, with their bodies marked by claws and teeth. She would hear a voice calling out for help. The closer she got, the farther it went, coming from all directions. In that confusion, a large wolf hand as cold as death with unusually sharp claws would grab her shoulder from behind. What it looked like or who it was, she didn't know. Each time she attempted to turn around, she would find herself awake. Whatever the dream meant was still unclear to her. Just then, a cold sensation filled her shoulder, it was an arm"Ahh!" Rose let out a frightened scream and fell to the ground. She was a dark haired girl with fair skin and an oval face"Rose? Are you okay?" Tracey, her chubby blonde friend rushed to pick her from the floor"Yeah
She scrutinised the Alpha wolf in awe, she had seen nothing like that. It was thirty feet tall, with three inches canines, and paws as large as saucepansSuch huge stature, sharp claws and fierce nature were no match for smaller wolves like the OmegaOn the opposite side stood the Omega wolves, numbering up to thirty Despite being weaker, their courage stood out. Their eyes were resolute. Rose knew all the familiar faces from the Omega pack"Ro..ose?" Carol called out. She had been laying still all along. She struggled to sit up"Yes mom, you've got to lay still" Rose tried to keep her on her back "There's an Alpha wolf out there Mom" she announced"Help me sit, will you?" Carol leaned forward "I know and it's come to take you" Carol replied her fidgeting daughter calmlyRose's eyes widened. The words were hard to chew on "W.. what? But why mom? Why me?" Her voice shook, tear filled her eyes"You have to be stronger than ever now darling, you'll need to fight" Carol held her s
He pinned her to the wall with his claws"Mmm" Carol groaned in pain, struggling to break free from its choking claws, kicking her legs fervently high above the ground which she was held. "Mom's in danger, I have to do something" Rose pushed the door of the closet open and leaped out, Jack crawled behind her. "It's so tragic that it had to come to this Carol. I gave you a choice" It elevated it's sharp hand in the air attempting to strike "Let her go, you monster!" Rose advanced towards it with a sharp rod. Wayne turned his bright red eyes towards her and kicked the poor girl away before she had a chance to hit it"So you weren't that smart after all Carolyn? I knew I smelt other wolves in this room" he released his paws from Carol's neck and made towards the girl who lay writhing in pain.Carol fell hard to the floor and broke a leg. She gnashed her teeth in pain"I see that you got your mother's stubbornness" he pulled Rose up by her hair "Your mother's stubborn spirit is what
She knew he didn't feel any pain but she had to fight. Her mother, the very root of her being was murdered in cold bloodThe reality that she would never see her mother again, not even as a sick person dawned on her and she gave up punching and fighting, letting fate do whatever it wished with herWayne grabbed Jack and let him hang on his arm like a jacket as he swindled his way through the dead bodies of Omega wolvesThe dried leaves crunched under Wayne's feet as he trod the woodsRose felt dizzy, blood had flowed into her head. She stole a few glances at the trees they passed by. There were claw marks on the barks of the trees, broken wolf teeth littered the ground. Wayne proceeded to the gate of the castle. A werewolf still in his human form jerked up immediately"These little wolves could run but never hide from someone like you. You're the best hunter wolf in the Alpha pack aren't you? I'm sure you'd be duly rewarded" the gate guard grinned foolishly "How about I come along w
"Ma mère, her food is ready" one of the maidens who had left earlier announced as she wheeled in a tray of covered food"Good. What about the bath?" The elderly woman enquired "Vanessa is having it done ma mère" the lady answered.Rose took hold of every information she heard, the senior lady was called mother, maybe she birthed the two younger women. Among the two, the shorter one was referred to as Vanessa."Where do I place it?""Over to this side, child" Ma mère directed her. The slender maiden obeyed quietly and made for the door"Miriam?" Ma mère called her attention"Yes, good mother" she turned"Go get some rest. You've been working since the midnight hour""I sure will" Miriam nodded her head before leaving the room"Dear child" Ma mère sprang up "Fill your belly with this meal so you can have your bath there after" she looked up at the clock ticking stealthily on the wall "It's already past one? Good gracious! Hurry child, you must be ready to see Madame Gloria by three" M