I remember reading a Nigerian Proverb that says "Even as the Archer loves the arrow that flies, so too he loves the bow that remains constant in his hands."

so stay with me.

New Moon Pack Territory

Veronica

   "Stupid Alpha doesn't even care about my feelings," young Lily grumbled while kicking twigs, broken branches, and fallen leaves on the ground.

They had fought again. The woods were Lily's favorite escape whenever she and Raphael had misunderstandings.

Sweet, young love. I thought, sadly.

Ezra snickered. "Newly mated wolves, I tell you. Pain in the ass."

   "Can't relate," I chuckled silently as I lay on the branch above the enraged Lily, who carried on punching and kicking my tree.

   "You know that this is stalking, right? " Ezra mocked.

   "Well, this is called PROTECTING, in my case."

   "I can imagine Freya patting you on the back right now. You've managed to safeguard her bloodline for generations."

    "...and for more to come, " I finished.

The deafening silence implied that Lily had fallen asleep like she always does. The wind gusted with passion against the quiet forest, sending shivers through my body and calming my being. It continued along the trees like a soothing chorus of a lullaby, causing my eyelids to drop. The sweet smell from the nosegay of fresh flowers provided comfort, inviting me to sleep.

   "Help!" Lily's screams knocked me out of my slumber.

Shit.

I sprung then saw her cornered, gripping her bleeding arms, surrounded by four snarling rogues. They were filthy, with red eyes and excessive salivation; signs of wolves losing humanity. Lily shifted, trying to protect herself.

Ezra panicked at the scene. "She's surrounded. We have to do something."

   "I can't shi-"

My anger turned on like a switch when a rogue lunged at her. Before it can land another blow, I jumped and ignored all consequences, shifting mid-air.

Fuck this.

No one hurts what I protect.

Then all I saw is black.

The metallic smell of the dead wolves filled my nostrils. I winced when I felt a sharp sting on my abdomen. Turns out the coppery smell isn't just from the rogues, but from me as well. 

They got me. Bad.

   "Wha-Who...who are you?..Why...you... you're an... Alpha," Lily stammered, trying to put together the rambling words coming out from her mouth.

My weak knees dropped from pain and exhaustion. I may be an immortal but it doesn't mean I can't get hurt like this.

   "Lily! Where are you!" a male voice echoed in the woods.

   "Raphael!"

   "Raph! In here! We need help!"

   "I should really shift more often," I muttered softly, trying to keep my consciousness.

   "Oh goddess no!  Alpha! Alpha!" Lily shouted as she patted my face hysterically.

   "Alpha!"

   "Alpha!"

   "Alpha! VERONICA! WAKE UP!" I jolted when Akane's cold hands shook my shoulders hard.

Damn. What a dream. That was one hell of a potion.

   "What?"

   "Rogues." I followed his manic gaze and saw a group of wild wolves blocking the road.

Goddamnit. They sure work fast.

   "Out," I ordered, taking my newly sharpened daggers out. "Spare no one."

   "Not fucking planning to," Akane said almost kicking the door as we get out of the car.

More rogues emerged from the woods the moment we moved in front of our vehicle.

   "Where is that bloody Alpha?! Tell him to show his face!" One rogue barked, unhappy because of the absence of an Alpha aura.

The masking potion was quick.

   "Too bad for you, you have to deal with us first," Akane roared as he bolted towards him. Torn clothes were scattered as he shifts mid-flight, revealing a glorious auburn wolf. He tackled him and pitilessly tore his head off then carried on to bring hell to others.

Attaboy.

The rogues shifted as well and started to attack in every corner. I sprinted to them with my daggers, slashing every throat that I can get. Every blow cleaved flesh from bones. Blood splattered on my face and ornamented my white sweater as I continue to cut and stab.

Incoming. Ezra warned as more rogues appeared.

Fools.

The ongoing fight didn't stop me from noticing a group of wolves helping us, and then securing the parameters. Finally, one kill after the other, I was left with a rogue back in human form, lying wounded on the ground.

I straddled him then placed my daggers on his neck.

"What the fuck do you want and who the fuck sent you?"

   "Not ...telling...beautiful, " he choked.

   "Stop! We need him alive." a man shouted.

I ignored the unfamiliar voice, focused on the rogue gasping under me. I jabbed my knives closer, "Speak mutt, or you die."

   "It's a good day to die like this," he jived flashing a literal bloody smile, "I love my woman on top."

   "Fuck you. I am no one's woman," I snarled before blossoms of thick scarlet oozed at the now mangled flesh of his throat caused by my dagger.

The nerve of this creature to disrespect a woman, especially an ultima.

   "Man I'm too late. I was hoping to do the honors," Akira kidded as she offered her hand to help me up.

Because of built-up steam, I ignored Akira and whoever it is that came with her.

Let's go. We're late. Go with Akane, I'll take the car. I linked as I flounced off to my car. Shoving my daggers away, I rest my forehead on the steering wheel as I gripped it tight. My body trembled, trying to calm my wolf with a yen for more kill.

Calm down. We can't afford to shift here now, would we? I tell Ezra as I moved and stepped on the gas furiously.

The attack means someone must've tipped off that we're coming.

This is clearly one of their dirty stratagems to get into our heads. I thought, fuming as I drove away.

My anger was drowned by anxiety when I saw the familiar mansion of the New Moon Pack. Upon reaching the entrance, the motley crowd moved away from my path as I maneuvered the car through the lawn. I turned the engine off, looked outside my tinted windows then saw my pack members, now with the twins, standing in front of the mansion.

   "Let's get this over with," I muttered, trying to boost myself up.

Once I touched the ground, Ezra stirred weirdly as my heart thumped uncontrollably.
The gasps made me realize the state I'm in, so I removed my sweater, fixed my tank-top and wiped the blood on my face, enough to make me look at least a little presentable.

I proceeded to walk towards the packhouse, keeping my head down to avoid every questioning eyes from my surroundings. It's a windy October afternoon, but I felt beads of sweat form on my skin.

Ezra shuffled in my head when I came closer.

   "Ronnie..." Alexander called.

When I looked up, my body froze, like it was splashed with ice water. My legs lost the will take another step.

The Moon Goddess absolutely loves to play my life like a chess game, and she changed the rules. Again.

Ocean.

Beautiful ocean eyes on a seemingly familiar face stared at my bluish and golden orbs with the same surprised expression.

Ocean eyes, full of pain, anger, and confusion- piercing like arrows.

Beautiful ocean eyes that screamed "Mate."

Yes! Chapter 8 is done 💓
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