I was brought inside a wide hall that looked like a throne room.
This place of the mansion is so different from the other rooms. It has a different heavy vibe. I have a feeling that there’s something strange going on. Anna and Hazel were wearing uniformed clothes in royal blue color. They braided my long, silver hair behind my back just like theirs. It made me curious why they made me wear a long white dress, so thin that I almost feel like naked, revealing my bare shoulders and the cleavage of my bosom, making me uncomfortable. It feels like I am being prepared to be sacrificed which made me more suspicious.
The two of them made me stand in the middle of the courtroom, the fire on the torches dancing as the wind blows, coming from the roofless top of the place. The night was cloudless and full of stars and the full moon shines its brightest as it showers us with its silver luminescence. All the doors were shut and everyone gathered around, all their eyes were on me, curious and dazzled by how bright my skin was in my white dress. I feel so confused why I have to stand, alone in front of all these people. I embraced myself out of fear. They are all starting to creep me out.
As fear rose inside my chest, there, appeared purple lights that came out from my body like small orbs of light, encircling me. There’s a notion in my head that if I’ll stay inside that purple light, I’ll be safe.
“I’m sorry for summoning you here in the middle of your courtroom, Miss—-”
“I-I’m s-sorry I-I can’t remember anything even my name.”
I adjust my eyes in the darkness and looked above the raised platform. An old man sitting on an oversized chair made of iron and jewels was staring down at me, caressing his long white beard with his hand. His eyes were giving me a measuring look upon seeing the purple orbs floating around me.
I have no idea how I could manifest such an ability but whenever I get scared, it suddenly appears like a defense mechanism of my brain when I’m in real danger and I have to protect myself from any hostile creatures around me.
“I see… you make me very curious about your origin, young lady. But I can see you’re not a threat to us as of now so I’ll consider Phillius’s plea to let you stay here until all your memories come back. We can’t let you out of our sight knowing that the day you appeared in that forest when my son saw you, it was also the time demons came rushing out of the portal in the forest, making things very difficult for us to protect this city.” The old man explained and stood from his seat. “Your kind is despised here but since my son, Phillius wants you to keep you here in my place, I guess I’ll let you stay as our guest until the time of the Choosing for the next Alpha of this Clan.”
Alpha?!
I may have forgotten about my past but I know what the old man meant!
Two giant shadowed figures appear from behind the throne. They stepped closer, snarls ripping in their throats, reverberating through the air and the concrete floor of the courtroom. My eyes widened, baffled by the great size of the wolves in front of me.
The white werewolf was gentle though. He stepped closer to me, soft and docile as he reached his muzzle and touched my hand. I gazed at his blue, tranquil eyes and I gasped, realizing who it is.
“Phillius?” I murmured to him.
My hand reached onto his face and he let me touch his pure white fur. It’s so soft! Like a ball of cotton in my hand.
So it is his wolf form that ran towards me in the forest.
“You have many things to explain to me after this…” I demanded of him and he just nudged his muzzle on my cheek, making me smile gently as I stare at his cerulean eyes. Phillius is always so kind and a sweetheart to me but still, my attention went to the other one, my eyes searching for him under the shadows of the hall.
I looked at the other wolf, the black one who is smaller than Phillius. I know it is Xeno with his golden misty eyes. He stared at me and Phillius as he sat under the shadows, his eyes full of curiosity once again that made me feel very conscious about myself. Why is he always staring at me as if something is going on inside his mind? I am curious about what he thinks of me. I can't understand why he’s so rude to me when I haven’t done anything wrong to him.
Phillius distracted me from staring at Xeno when he lay in front of me and asked me to touch more of his fur. I think he is enjoying it. I gave him the favor because he’s been really nice to me and helped me get out of that forest. He let me stay in his home and provided me with everything I need even though I never asked him to do it.
I don’t know what I’ll do if Phillius didn’t find me in the middle of that forest though. And there is a small feeling of regret in me that I fought and made several attempts to get away from him but sometimes it made me wonder what is his real purpose in doing this.
“On the night of the Choosing, You will be the Luna to my son, Phillius.”
Wait. Did I hear the Alpha right?
I frowned and violently stood from the floor I was sitting beside Phillius and gave the old Alpha an incredulous look. Even Phillius and Xeno stood with their four feet and looked up at the old man on his throne.
What’s he talking about?!
“You can’t be serious! I’m not marrying anyone!” I cried at him, angry that I have to deal with the conditions of my staying here. Phillius is a great guy but I hate that he didn’t talk about it with me first before his father announced it to everyone in this place!
“You have no choice! It is all settled. There’s a reason why fate brought you here, lady. Phillius need a Luna to be a successful Alpha of this Clan. And you, Fae, are brought here to be his bride.”
“Wait—“
I saw Xeno turn his back from me for the second time and made his exit out of the courtroom. I feel like my heart dropped to the floor as I watch him fade into the shadows. Phillius stayed stood beside me and nudged me with his muzzle on my arm as if wanting me to consider the Alpha’s order.
“At least give me time.” I pleaded to the father Alpha. It’s clear to me that I am not just a guest here now but a prisoner… a gift for the next Alpha of this Clan. Did Phillius plan all of this? Is this why he brought me here?
Having a Faery as his Luna?
“HMHHPPFFT!!!” A hand muffled my scream. I thrashed my arms in bewilderment, struggling to get up and get away from my attacker but it caught the wrist of my right hand and pinned me violently against my bed. I kept on screaming under the mysterious person’s rough hands. I shut my eyes tightly out of fear. The images of the demons that appeared in my nightmares are still fresh in my mind, twisting my thoughts into a panic. Then, behind my eyes, purple streaks of lightning came to my vision, sparkling inside my head until I felt it manifesting on my skin, around my arms. “Sh*t! Hey! IT’S ME!” I-I think I have heard that familiar hissing and grunting voice before. Is that Xeno? Aghast and confused, I opened my eyes to his cold, golden liquid eyes his, illuminating agony as the purple streaks of lightning from my hand kept on electrocuting him. I quickly removed my hand from his arm to stop my power from churning him to a crisp. His face is so close to me that I felt so conscious ab
Xeno led me toward the corridor of their house. All is silent and only the night crickets could be heard as we crouch our way toward the garden. I wonder what time it is already. Everyone must be already sleeping. Just how many people are living in this huge place? and what functions do they have? This Mansion is too vast for only the Alpha and his twin werewolves to live. The chill breeze greeted me, sending goosebumps on my skin once we got outside the door and out to the gardens. Xeno became extra careful this time, knowing there are three sentries that are taking turns roving the place. To my surprise, he walked casually toward the gate and talked to one of the sentries who looked at me suspiciously. I exhaled in relief when it smiled and nodded at me, letting us both out discreetly. “I owe you this one, Frix.” “No problem, young master. Just make sure both of you are here before master Phillius looks for the Fae.” Xeno nodded and made a gesture for me to go outside first. With
That night with Xeno brought a special smile to my face and I can’t help but imagine myself sneaking out again with him while the entire people in the mansion had no idea about our own little secret. Well… except for the sentry guard, Frix. Since the day that Xeno proposed to his father about letting me join their hunting corps, Phillius became clingier to me. Everywhere I go, he must know. After Xeno and I’s small gallivanting in the city he called New York, it made me crave more of his presence and Phillius’ strictness about my strolling around the place during the night made it more difficult for me to steal a moment with Xeno. Sometimes, I have a feeling he’s trying to avoid me or maybe he’s just too busy with his missions. It’s so hard to get some sleep at night, wishing Xeno would sneak again into my room and let me ride on his back so he could show me the beautiful city lights again. Phillius was not happy when the Alpha granted Xeno’s request for me to join the corps. But th
His stare is so mesmerizing that I could barely breathe out of nervousness… my heartbeat drums against my ribs, wanting to skip right off my chest as his face lowers onto mine, driving my mind crazy. Is he going to kiss me? I bite my lower lip and in that instant, the gentle, kind look in his eyes changed into a burning desire. With curiosity overwhelming my mind, I let his thin lips brush against my pinkish, sultry lips. I tasted his luscious sweetness, giving me a fluttering feeling inside my stomach. He smells like the morning sun, so fresh and lovely and I couldn’t stop myself from wanting more of him. As our kiss deepens, our breath starts to get ragged against each other. My hands automatically grabbed the sleeve of his shirt, scared that my knees would shudder and lose my balance. But Phillius carried me effortlessly in his arms as I let myself go with the flow and slowly melted into his arms. I gasp when his tongue moves invasively, searching the inside of my mouth, and altho
If Xeno thinks he could get rid of me just like that, he’s wrong. After he morphed into a giant black werewolf and disappeared into thin air with the use of the invisibility amulet, I gritted my teeth and ran towards the gate of the mansion, hoping Frix is on duty for tonight. The uncomfortable feeling of my suit made it more difficult for me to move. Grunting with pure vexation against Xeno, I flipped my long golden hair onto my back and searched for Frix in the guard house. My face was in a rage when I saw him stepping out of the door holding a piece of bread and a cup of hot drink. “FRIX!!!” His eyes widened at my sudden call on his name, his hand shook, and almost dropped the stuff he was holding in his hand, “OH DEAR LORD! I almost threw my food! You scared me, my lady!” “I-I’m so sorry I need your help!” I lowered my voice feeling embarrassed and jumped inside his small guard shack beside the Mansion's huge gate. “My squad left without me and I can’t keep up with them. I do
There’s no time…With a speed I couldn’t control, I felt like I was flying towards Xeno, both my feet barely touching the ground. The adrenaline in my veins called my mana to bring out the purple lightning, which appeared in just seconds with sparkling lights at first, then the current swirled around my arms, releasing them in a surge of incredible capacity, hoping it’s enough to bring down the demon appearing behind Xeno.I heard the yelp of the werewolves as I passed through them, my speed was enough to get behind the beast as it formed into a demon, taller and more massive than the three trolls they first encountered. This one is dangerous. I could feel the pure evil reeking from its existence.“AHHH!!!”I cried in rage as I slammed both my hands down on the demon’s lower nape, sending the lightning through-out its whole body, making it scream in agony. The lightning on my hand made a dazzling light, blinding my eyes as I sc
After the night of my first mission, Phillius became more austere to me, always making sure that Anna and Hazel’s eyes are on me, watching everything I do, wherever I go, and during my training when he’s off somewhere, dealing with their family business. Sometimes, I want to feel mad or annoyed at either of my handmaids but then, I understand that they are just doing their job and I don’t want Phillius to get mad at them if in any case, I might do something he would never like.Just like getting close to Xeno or even talking to him…He forbade it after he saw both of us in that port, which made me more anxious because I can’t understand why he’s being so overprotective to me. Xeno’s his brother right? But then I thought, maybe he’s expecting for me to be around him all the time because of the engagement thingy. I haven’t accepted it yet, though but Phillius is really determined about it.“I’m so sorry Miss that we have to be a
I run straight to the garden, escaping the suffocating place of crowded strangers inside the mansion. I sit behind the tall arborvitae trees, obscuring me from the eyes of anyone lingering around the mansion. With haste, I took off the corset with fast fingers and filled my lungs with fresh cold air as soon as I got rid of it. I don’t want to leave Phillius in the middle of that exuberant and glamorous event but I can’t be with him when my mind is filled with Xeno’s thoughts. I don’t want to be that cruel to Phillius and I hate myself for it.Finally released from the agony of being tortured by the blasted thing I feel like slowly killing me, I leave the corset on the grass where I removed it and think of strolling inside the garden. The wind is chilly against my skin and I need the fresh air to calm my nerves. I still can’t take Xeno’s face out of my mind when I saw him inside the ballroom, hiding in the shadows. Why is he glaring at me l