Chapter 10

Cassandra’s POV

As I was trying to find ways to figure everything out , what she meant by everything I couldn’t stop thinking about what will happen next. We do not need more enemies. But still what was to come was worse than I have expected. The days passed by pretty easy with nothing coming our way but not that I am thinking a week later I can not comprehend the loss I just occurred in my life , and it can not be true! I refuse to believe it, loosing someone from my life will take a stronger turn than I have ever believed.

What was meant to be my birthday turned to be the most grieving moment of my life , and I can not seem to find my way back no more.

*a few days ago *

My birthday came along and we were getting ready for the party. I decided to get ready as I got into a cute knee length dress that had a sweetheart neckline. Will and others joined us for the event and we decided to let everything go just for one night.

Everything was going great , the party was on full blast and all of our friends have gathered. Since everything turned upside down and I mostly surrounded myself with my own pack I can say I haven’t really gotten close to anyone else at school, but since Aspen , Aron and Alexander joined we were more than plenty.

The sun was slowly going down but the barbeque was on blast, music playing in the background and everyone just chilling around.

‘’ You are so damn beautiful.’’ Whispered William. ‘’ Happy birthday love.’’ He said handing me a small box into my hands. There was a red bow tied around it and I couldn’t help but giggle as I realized he was the one who tried to seal it.’’ Oh come on, don’t laugh, open it.’’ He encouraged. I took a deep breath and opened to see a new charm for my bracelet. It was this tiny wolf made out of white gold that I could complete my bracelet with.

‘’ Thank you.’’ I whispered as he placed the charm on my bracelet. ‘’ It’s just so beautiful.’’

‘’ OMG happy birthday!’’ Irene cheered jumping to hug me.’’ So , I didn’t know what to buy soo I knitted you a sweater. ‘’ she smiled. Once I pulled it from the bag it was this over sized sweater that was a pastel lavender and had small flowers everywhere , it was her style all the way , but I couldn’t help but smile.

‘’ Thank you Irene , it’s soo cute , feels like if you would be a sweater this would be it.’’ We both laughed.

Once night fell on us , the forest grew quieter and quieter. The grass smell surrounded us and it was just too beautiful. Everyone said their goodbyes and left, deciding to meet the other day to talk about our fairy situation. Once me with Will together with our group started walking towards the cars , mom and dad were smiling at us from the window of the entrance. I signed to my mom that I love them and with tears in her eyes she replied.

With one second later my eyes felt like they were on fire as I felt my body thrown on the ground next to the car. The loud noise damaged my ear drums but I tried my best to get up from the grass as soon as possible. Everyone was in the same situation as me, and as we gained our balance I just dropped once more to the floor. The scene was the worst nightmare I could ever live right now.

The house has exploded and now everything was in flames. I knew that my mom and dad where still there , but as the flames cooled off and the firefighters tried helping us, their bodies were never to be seen. It has to be impossible . Where were they if they weren’t in the house , where they still alive?

Adrenaline was rushing through my body and my wolf was crying in pain, so all I could do was run into the woods during the night and let myself mourn and still hope that they might have made it out somehow, they just went missing.

I turned into my wolf form and ran past my friends, blocked my links with all of them and ran as fast as I could. As I was going deeper and deeper , I slipped and fell tumbling towards a lake. The water was freezing but all I managed was to crawl back and just lay still on the grass. I let out the loudest howl that could ever leave my lungs and as I was trying to control my rage I heard a voice behind me.

‘’ All alone in the woods ? at this hour?’’ it was a fairy . He threw over a long cloak allowing me to dress properly.

‘’What do you want from me?’’

‘’ I just came here to deliver a message for you Cassandra Cromwell. ‘’ he explained as he passed me a note from their queen.

‘’ Justice has been made for both parts , you royal family has paid with blood for the blood they have spilled before and after.’’

‘’ YOU MURDERED MY FAMILY! WHY?!’’

‘’ The queen’s order seemed pretty clear , since your family represent a danger to our world , we would much rather kill off all of you than take a risk with your kind. And as an explanation your family isn’t all good , they all have their own secrets. They have done things in the past that you shall never know now. I may not agree with the Queen but if you choose to walk away from this it shall be better for you and your new found family. Walk to your home.’’ Said the fairy.

‘’ You expect me… to let her decision go just because she is your queen?’’

‘’ I didn’t say-‘’

‘’ I am queen of wolves and she better watch her back cause one day , soon enough I am coming for her , and her blood shall be spilled in honor of my family.’’ My mind was getting darker and darker , having a cloudy judgment . The fairy gave me one last look and enchanted something making me feel dizzier and dizzier as everything turned black and all I could feel was the pain and anger that was left.

William’s POV

*present*

She has been missing for five days now. Everyone was looking for her but there was no trace left. It was as if she has vanished all together. Her scent was no longer present with us and I could not sense her close to us, close to me. It felt like she was all gone. That fire was the most heart breaking thing for all of us , police were still looking for the bodies but no one could find anything. My parents decided to return from London for a couple of days since they found out about the news. Turns out they were friends with the Cromwell’s.

‘’ Why can’t we just find her already!’’ I yelled in frustration.

‘’ Bud listen, we are doing our best , Irene is still casting her spells of lights to guide her home , still trying to track her, but if she is to locked in her mind we might not be so successful. She will return and you know it. ‘’ Jasper said while tapping my back.

‘’ You have your mate here with you. I am all alone and I don’t even know where she is.’’

‘’ Son, listen honey , look how many we are here she will be found okay?’’ mom replied as she gave me a hug. I clenched my hands so strong that I created dents into the kitchen counter. Moments later I could somehow feel her scent and as I looked towards our porch there she was standing in this deep green cloak covering her body , she collapsed to the floor seconds later as everyone turned to look at her.

I ran as fast as I could and picked her up. I could feel her wolf weak still trying to protect her. There was no strength in her to keep going she was finally letting herself rest. Dad came from behind and told us we need to get her to her room and he will take care of her. He was a doctor in London and also a healer of wolves.

He placed an IV into her veins and prepared a special tea to heal her inner wolf .She looked thinner and more slender. Her face was pale and her lips were all purple and blue. It almost looked like she was dying. As I got closer I noticed and note clenched in her hand. As I read it I finally understood what she knew and why she ran for so long.

We decided to let her rest as Irene tried her best with her magic , we had to help her and also find out what has happened.

‘’ Will she be okay?’’ asked Malik.

‘’ I hope so..’’

‘’ We need to be careful , whoever did this is not afraid of us or anything and this , will spread.’’ Said Aspen concerned.

‘’ I believe we must create a plan to protect her and us , she needs to take that throne or else we shall be doomed .’’ continued Alexander.

As we kept chatting she finally came downstairs , she looked as is she was dead , but decided to stay calm and control her every move. Looking at her felt like she was a statue, her eyes were pitch black and her attitude was strange. She came to me and just planted a kiss on my cheek as she already started walking away.

‘’ Cass? Are you alright?’’ asked Aspen.

‘’ Why wouldn’t I be? Did anything happen while I was gone?’’ she sounded mental.

‘’ Babe , we know about the note , I know you are angry but we shouldn’t act with anger we need to take revenge with a good plan.’’

‘’ I know… she is Queen of fairies I shall be Queen of wolves and I will make sure that I will take a walk on her path and burn down her entire village , my uncle idea seemed to work before.’’ She was cold as ever , what was happening to her?

‘’ You don’t mean that.’’ Whispered Irene.

‘’ I will kill anyone that stays in my way.’’ Cass replied boldly.

Irene looked confused but jumped back noticing a knife in her hand. She took a few seconds before realizing what has happened.

‘’ Pin her down now! She has been cursed by that fairy!’’ yelled Irene as she pointed to her eyes and to her darkened finger tips. As Cass was struggling to escape from us my dad came closer and gave her a sedative making her go to sleep. I picked her up and took her to my bedroom.

‘’ I have a potion for it but it will take a couple of hours , I have never tried it before so it will take some time okay. Please keep her restrained and someone guard the room.’’ Said Irene.