Recap:Oizys and Dr. Eros disagreed on the treatment plans, but eventually resolved their differences. However, Oizys started experiencing lingering feelings of anxiety and saw a pair of golden eyes, making her wonder if her past was catching up to her.

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 The next day: 

I woke up to the blaring alarm clock. After the false alarm, I had difficulty sleeping. Somewhere in my heart, I knew what I saw was real. I walked towards the window and glanced outside.

Once I confirmed no one was there, I went to the kitchen for my morning coffee. As I was drinking it, I noticed a familiar object.

It was a golden ring with a ruby stone, and the words "lovingly yours" engraved on its rim.

I froze, and my hands trembled as flashbacks flooded my mind. The ring was unmistakable.

It was our first anniversary. I had baked Mason's favourite cake and given him a tiny photo frame as a gift. It was all I could afford. He, on the other hand, had bought me a ring. I was shocked because it seemed too early for such a gift. He laughed and assured me that it was just a promise ring." Don't worry love, we have all our lives for that. This is just a symbol of my claim on my little mate."

"I don't understand why we have to keep doing this. Isn't your mark enough?" I asked Mason, frustration clear in my voice.

He looked at me, his eyes changing to a golden hue. "There's no going back, mate," he said in a low voice.

I stood my ground, refusing to back down. "I told you, I'm ready," I retorted, giving him a smile of assurance.

Mason leaned forward, his hot breath on my skin. I could feel his canines grazing against me, and suddenly everything went black.

When I woke up, he was nowhere to be seen.

All I saw was a note stating 'meet me at our place'.

I thought he planned something for me and rushed to see the mark, but all I could see were two graze marks.

I found it strange as it was supposed to take wolf form. I remember reading about it in one of the books in the pack's library. Mason never allowed me to go there, and he always told me that the books were written by his ancestors, and only when I became his luna, I'll be allowed there. However, I had a trusted friend - Ivy, who bought me a book on werewolf history.

However, little did I know that his promises were hollow and pretentious, just like his fake mark.

I remember how angry he was when he saw the book in my closet. I told him all I wanted was to surprise him, but he got enraged. He threatened to leave and never come back.

I wept and begged him to reconsider his decision.

He left to clear his mind and returned a week later. I threw myself forward to hug him, but he simply stood there and said, 'I am the alpha, and there is no way you will disobey me.' Looking back, I should have taken that as a sign of who he was. He even banished my friend. She was able to move into her mate's pack, but before leaving, she warned me, 'Remember, Oizys, all you see is not real. Take my number and only call me when you need me.' That was the last time I saw her. She specifically asked me not to call her unless necessary.

I lost a friend that day.

It was the same day he rejected me. I remember Sheryl had taken the ring off my hand.

I felt a mixture of emotions - anger, hurt, vengeance, and even happiness.

It was difficult to accept that a part of me was happy he was back, despite hating it. I wanted to talk to Clara, as she's the only one who can calm me down.

I tried calling her number several times, but it kept saying 'unavailable'. To distract myself, I turned on the television, but what I saw completely shook my world.

The news anchor was yelling, the studio was wrecked.

I flipped to a different channel. It showed gruesome scenes of dead soldiers. Their beheaded bodies laid on the ground, and blood coloured the streets. The headlines read 'THE UNDEAD HAS ATTACKED'.

The scene suddenly shifted and I saw our leaders kneeling down.

The commotion stopped as a loud voice boomed from the television.

"Humans! We do not want to wipe you off the Earth. However, we will no longer be the species hiding from you all. From now on, we rule. If anyone has an objection, come forward now or forever hold your peace."

The voice sounded familiar, but I was still trying to wrap my mind around it when a feminine voice spoke up.

"I, the Queen of Witches, hereby declare that I will rule the South."

The camera remained fixed on our leaders, capturing their expressions of remorse, hurt, and shame. No one dared to oppose them.

The queen then spoke up and ordered, "Turn the camera here, muggle. Let our slaves see who their rulers are."

Suddenly, the camera angle changed and familiar faces appeared on the screen.

A sense of betrayal flooded through me, as I realized that the person I once believed to be a blessing was actually the bane of humanity.

I never thought that the same shoulders on which I used to cry would now be carrying the weight of the butchered innocent souls.

In front of the camera were four familiar faces, including the Queen of Witches who spoke, "I, Isabelle Malfoy, the queen of all the covens, hereby pledge to ensure no human can ever force us back into the shadows."

The look on her face held a malicious expression. The blue eyes which one held kindness in them was now filled with insanity. Her blonde hair which she loved to braid were now tucked in a bun low enough to keep her crown in place.

I couldn't believe that this was once my soul sister - Clara.

I started questioning our friendship.

Everything was a lie. Hell! I didn't even know her real name.

Next came him - "I, Mason Marshall, the alpha of the Moon Born pack, hereby declare myself as the King of Werewolves and the King of the North."

My legs felt weak and I collapsed, holding onto the nearby kitchen table.

Tears streamed down my face. He was back. He was here last night. I don't know what he wants now, but his eyes were no longer blue, they were red.

The focus shifted on a blonde whom I once considered the sweetest woman I ever met , our staff nurse or should I say ex staff nurse - " I Jade Barney, the Queen of demons , hereby declare myself the Queen of the East. from now on, demons will be allowed to feed on any human they want if they are seen in public places after 6 in the evening. "

I felt sick. Feed on humans? Isn't this the same nurse who used to ensure I always had my meals?

The screen now focussed on the man whom I once considered my friend and a potential partner - "I Santiago Lancaster, the King of vampires, hereby declare myself the King of the West. From now on, humans of all age will have to pay blood tax, not only in the west but all around the globe."

I was stunned. He was none other than Jake. The same man who ran charities for children combating leukemia and blood disorders like thalassemia. Now looking back, it was evident he was behind the blood bank mishap.

I was still on my floor when they started enlisting the duties and rules to us- the low lives, when all of a sudden my door was kicked open, I snapped my eyes to four men.

All of them were over 6 ft tall and well built. Their eyes were red, just like him. 

One of them held my arm and started dragging me out of the house. I started kicking him, trying to get away.

I was still thrashing against him when I got hold of my kitchen knife, grabbing it I aimed for his carotid, succeeding in my attempt I ran for my car keys.

Struggling to get inside I saw the rest of the three were marching towards me like predators.

I screamed at them, begging them to let me go, finally getting in my car I drove off at full speed. I thought they left, but I saw three giant wolves following me .

I took a sharp turn and drove towards the woods when my car stopped.

I tried turning back the engine on but nothing happened. I opted to run for my life.

Spotting a huge tree I hid behind it, hoping those monsters will leave, but instead they were coming towards the tree. I completely forgot werewolves can track scent.

I started running but brown wolf lunged at me and bit my arm, I fell several foot ahead.

My entire life flashed Infront of my eyes, there was no escape now. They'll take me to Mason and God knows what he'll do this time, perhaps he'll pity me and end this suffering all at once.

I closed my eyes, wishing I'll meet my parents soon.

They were soon joined by the wounded wolf in his human form. He looked almost healed and was about to grab my hair. I stilled, waiting for the pain but it never came.

The wolf was now laying at least 4 feet away - motionless, beheaded.

A black hooded man carrying two swords, one in each hand  shielded me. I came across the familiar emerald eyes. Our gazes locked and suddenly a brown wolf lunged at him.

He warded it off by slicing it's forelimbs.

Suddenly we were surrounded by three wolves, encircling us and ready to attack.

He pushed me away and all the wolves pounced on him.

I froze, Eros was in danger and here I was, standing helpless. I picked up a rock and aimed at one of the wolf. The rock hit him but he did not react. Why will he? it was more like a feather touching him. I slapped my forehead frustratedly.

Just then Eros started swinging his swords. He kicked the previously wounded brown wolf while slicing the paws of the remaining two. The brown wolf started pacing around him, it's predatory red eyes narrowed at him. the other two were now standing at a distance. The wolf lunged for his throat but Eros pierced his sword right though the wolf's heart . The rest of the wolves pounced on him at the same time, catching him off guard. He  used the other sword to ward off one and kicked off the other. The wolves were now attacking simultaneously, all of a sudden Eros swirled his fingers and the wolved were surrounded by flames of fire forming a ring and trapping them.

He took slow steady steps towards me. Questions swirled in my mind. I was about to speak when one of wolf managed to get past the ring and now pounced on him, he barred his teeth at Eros , while he was busy tackling the rabid wolf, the other one wolf got free too and was about to attack him taking advantage of his focus on his acquaintance. 

I yelled "Look behind you Eros!" His eyes widened for a fraction of second but then he sliced the rabid wolves neck and used the very same sword to pierce the other's heart. 

He fought like a true warrior.

All the wolves dropped dead. His sharp eyes met mine and it was then I realised his ears were pointed. He snapped his fingers and the roots of the banyan tree formed a hammock.

He motioned me to sit, I was perplexed.

"Don't worry Miss Murphy, the roots are stronger to hold at least 60kgs. You'll do just fine."

I sat hesitantly. He stood in front of me and started tending to my wounds. The wolf had nearly clawed off a chunk of meat of my  arm, I guess I did not realise the pain as a result of my flight or fight response.

His bare hands touched my bloody arms while his green eyes bore mine. I was speechless. 

The man who fought voraciously just minutes before was now tending to my wounds with utmost gentleness. He healed my arms, they looked spotless.

"We have to go to a safe place. Many more will come after you. Afterall Mason needs you, more like his wolf does. He's on the verge of insanity."

I was shell shocked. " How do you know all this?"

He sighed, "Just trust me. I will explain everything but first we have to reach a safe place."

I dropped to his feet and sobbed," J-just k-kill me. I'm done fighting and running."

Holding my shoulders, he lifted me up and gave me a grim smile," You are the bravest person I've ever seen. Don't you want to help your species. Don't you want to punish the ones who wronged you? But first let's take you to a safe place. We don't have time, let's go!

I was about to move when darkness clouded my vision and strong arms wrapped around me.

Hello Lovelies! From here the journey of Dr. Oizys to Queen Oizys begins! Buckle up for a bumpy yet interesting ride.

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