There's an old saying that claims, "Everyone's fate is predetermined." But in a world where werewolves roamed and magic pulsed through the air, the story of Eila shattered that belief entirely.
In this realm, fate was a delicate tapestry, meticulously woven by the powerful hands of the gods. At the forefront was the Moon Goddess, a celestial figure who ruled from her majestic palace on the Moon. She watched over her children—werewolves blessed with mates, strength, and destinies intertwined with her own. This divine duty had never faltered—until the day a simple slip of the quill changed everything for a girl named Eila.
**The Life of a Simple Girl**
Eila was born in the sixteenth century, during an era when life was marked by simplicity and the connection to nature. People laboured hard, finding joy in honest work and the bounty the earth provided. While magic whispered through the lives of the gifted, it was rarely displayed openly. The elite enjoyed their luxuries, while the common folk made do with less, treasuring the little they had.
Eila's family, once elevated in stature, had experienced both fortune and heartache. Her father's lineage had flourished in trade, but fate had dealt a heavy blow—misfortune had befallen her grandparents, compelling the family into a modest existence. Gone were the days of lavish feasts and silk garments from distant lands. Now, they survived with determination and learned to live within their means.
But it was her mother's past that bore the weight of sorrow. Born into a lineage of fierce Alphas, she was a descendant of a powerful pack that had ruled with strength and pride. Tragically, a rival pack's ambush shattered that legacy in one devastating night, leaving her as the sole survivor to carry the scars of loss and survival.
With no pack or title, Eila's mother sought refuge with distant relatives—wolves struggling to make ends meet themselves. Life was unyielding, yet hope glimmered in the unlikeliest of places. She found her mate in Eila's father, a gentle, kind-hearted man who brought warmth to her troubled heart. Together, they crafted a life that, while stripped of grandeur, was filled with peace and love. It was in that tranquil existence that Eila was born.
**A Child of the Moon**
Eila was a luminous spark amidst the ordinary children of her village. With laughter that rang like melodies and an aura like the full moon piercing through the dark, she was a breath of fresh air. Sporting her mother's fierce golden eyes paired with her father's tender heart, she thrived in their embrace.
Though her family might have lost their nobility, Eila never felt the absence. She was surrounded by love and friendship, laughing joyously as she raced through the sprawling forests—the wind her companion, the earth her playground. Wild yet warm, untamed yet compassionate, she danced through life.
Yet, beneath the surface, there was something unique about her.
**The Moon Goddess's Mistake**
The Moon Goddess hadn't intended for Eila's fate to diverge from the path laid out before her. A fleeting error—a quill slipping, a destiny rewritten. Eila was meant to embark on a typical journey—finding her mate, awakening her wolf, and living the life the stars had scripted. But the cosmos had shifted.
The signs erupted when Eila turned ten. Her perceptive nature evolved into something extraordinary; she could hear echoes in the breeze and sense the emotions swirling in people before they even spoke. At first, her family brushed it off as mere intuition, but as the years flowed, so did her extraordinary abilities.
Where most wolves were endowed with strength and speed, Eila's gifts transcended the norm. She could heal wounds without a touch, and command the elements without uttering a spell. Strangest of all—whenever she looked up at the moon, she felt an undeniable presence watching her in return.
Whispers filled the air as the village elders questioned whether Eila was blessed or cursed. Her mother, aware of the perils of power, knew well that extraordinary gifts attracted scrutiny, fear, and danger.
In truth, Eila was never meant to be ordinary. The Moon Goddess's error had thrust her onto a path that no one could foresee—not even the Gods themselves.
**A Fate Yet to Be Written**
Unaware of the monumental weight her destiny carried, Eila continued living the life of a carefree girl—laughing, dreaming, and running freely. But fate is relentless, and the world around her is poised for change. The consequences of the Moon Goddess's fateful slip were poised to unravel.
Would Eila rise to embrace a destiny not written for her? Or would she be swept away in the chaos of a story rewritten by divine hands?
Only time—and the Moon—would reveal the answer.