Werewolf

The next day, every damsels who signed up for the hunt were gathered at the Alpha’s mansion. I was also among them, hiding behind all the excited girls, who couldn’t wait to begin the game.
Among them was Fiona, lifting her shoulders with pride, as she bragged to other ladies about her training for the hunt.
“The Queen said the tasks ahead would be tough, but I know it’d be easy for me, just like the Alphabet,” she boasted, getting the girls to envy her.
As I watched her from my hidden corner, I thought about the games and slowly held my necklace, making a soft prayer to the goddess. “Please, make it easy for me. I don’t want to be removed before emerging to the next round. Please Goddess.”
Just then, Sorceress Thelma showed up with Beta Dean, announcing the start of the hunt.
“For your first tasks, you’ll all be asked questions to determine if you are fit for the next round. You will be

EVOLET
I can’t believe he came after turning me down. And he’s small?
“You can shrink your size? What happened to your majestic form?” I asked, rising from the ground.
Cadell rolled his eyes at me but didn’t voice out. Seems someone is playing the silent treatment. Still, I’m so happy that he’s here. I feel much better.
“What’s that wolf doing there?”
“Isn’t that a forest wolf? How did it get into the pack?” Voices mumbled, fixing their attention on Cadell, who they mistook for a mere wolf that dwells far from we werewolves.
I could hear the Beta ordering a guard to step in and take him away, only for my furious opponent to roar out in anger, coming at Cadell and I.
Quickly, Cadell pushed me out of the way, as he dodge the werewolf, distracting it from attacking me.
With no hesitation, he went head to head with my opponent, fighting her like a mad dog. When I saw she was distracted, I im

EVOLET
I feel so ashamed of myself right now
I’m asking a stranger to pose as my wolf for the hunt, and it’s all because of that backstabbing Fiona, who thinks I can’t be the Alpha’s Luna.
“You’ll just pretend to be me when it’s time. You’ll use that black smoke you created back there and switch places with me. That way I…”
“Do you know what you’re saying?” Cadell asked, releasing me from his grip.
I was expecting a positive response from Cadell, but it seems someone had no interest in this plan one bit.
“You want me to act as your wolf because of a stupid hunt, right in the Alpha’s home?”
“It’s not stupid. It’s… Look, you have to help me. I really need to impress the Queen and her son, if I want to be the future Luna. It’s not as if I don’t have a wolf, I… I just don’t know how to prove it. Come on, Cadell. Just this one, and we will both go our separate ways. I promise,” I begged, joining both palms together, hoping he would agree with me.
But instead of a Yes… “And what if I say No?” he asked, lifting his brow at me with seriousness in his gaze.
I felt my body shiver in fear, as Fiona and my mother’s words rang in my head, leaving me troubled.
“Cadell, please just…”
“You don’t get it, do you, Evolet?” He silenced, drawing closer, while my feet drew back a bit. “You saw what happened back there, didn’t you? The guards were after me, not you. I am considered an enemy of this pack by the Alpha and his mother. What do you think they’d do when they recognize a wolf with dark cloud ability, appearing in their crazy hunt?!” he questioned in anger, drawing nearer.
I gasped, feeling my back against a tree, freezing in my spot, as my gaze locked with those furious silver eyes.
“They won’t just put me down, but harm you as well. And… I don’t want that,” he said, causing my heart to skip on seeing the calmness in his eyes after saying those words.
And just like that, Cadell refused my offer, turning around and heading into the forest.
“I’m sorry, but such an offer isn’t for a rogue like me. Good luck with your Luna hunt, tomorrow.”
“But I… we made a deal!”
He waved his hand without looking back, until he vanished into the dark, leaving no trace behind. All I saw was darkness, just like the one he released back there in the woods.
“Fine, don’t help me! I’ll do it on my own and show everyone that I can get in without a wolf!” I yelled out to no one, feeling bruised at heart.
Now my mother’s words were hitting hard.
Maybe I am useless just like she said.

The next day, every damsels who signed up for the hunt were gathered at the Alpha’s mansion. I was also among them, hiding behind all the excited girls, who couldn’t wait to begin the game.
Among them was Fiona, lifting her shoulders with pride, as she bragged to other ladies about her training for the hunt.
“The Queen said the tasks ahead would be tough, but I know it’d be easy for me, just like the Alphabet,” she boasted, getting the girls to envy her.
As I watched her from my hidden corner, I thought about the games and slowly held my necklace, making a soft prayer to the goddess. “Please, make it easy for me. I don’t want to be removed before emerging to the next round. Please Goddess.”
Just then, Sorceress Thelma showed up with Beta Dean, announcing the start of the hunt.
“For your first tasks, you’ll all be asked questions to determine if you are fit for the next round. You will be escorted to the question ground now. May the best damsel emerge victorious,” Beta Dean said, signal

Chapter 6