The ambulance drove to the shaman’s house. Fiona ran around, carrying baskets of olive stems, a few wolves had died.
Beds were being brought from different places and everyone was busy.
Austin, Harry and the Shaman were inside the office. “The president wants to build a safe place for people to stay” Austin announced, dropping the phone.
“It won’t solve anything”
“It’s becoming an epidemic, the president wants to provide funds and soldiers. Trains and planes are conveying people out of the country and lots of questions are being asked” Harry let out a huge sigh.
“The soldiers would end up losing their lives, it’s all messed up” The shaman replied and Austin scratched his head, part of his thoughts were on Ariana.
“The altar we destroyed would help. It’s the only one available but he would only be able to open just one portal” The shaman declared and Auatin sighed.
“So he would still bring armies but not plenty?”
“If he could bring a hundred from a portal then instead of 500, he would bring only 100” Harry answered.
“Some demons are outside and they’re trying to break through” Donald announced and Austin was about to run out when Harry held his hand.
“Fiona has put a shield, won’t last very long but would help”
Andre teleported inside, holding two briefcases, putting on a blue tuxedo and pants. “Sorry, the city is deserted and everywhere is filled with monsters” He apologised and Donald left.
“Wish the president would stop calling me, I can’t leave and attend an interview. Lots of reporters are on their toes” Harry grumbled, putting the phone down.
“The olive in the garden is withering, Dracula is sucking their life” Fiona announced with panic.
“Get your garden secured, anyone with blossoming powers should be informed fast, store as many items as you can” The shaman instructed and Fiona ran out, in search of wolves with blossoming powers.
She left with two wolves for her garden, she went inside the store, took the seeds available and ran out. Everywhere was dark, birds screaming with agony as they flew towards the east. The sky was pregnant with a bad omen.
Fiona came out and saw a demon banging the shield she used to protect her house. “This is disastrous” She thought as they left.
They took the seeds to the shaman’s little garden and buried them on the ground, added little water and the wolves closer their eyes, muttering some words as they used their hands. Sprouts of olive sprinted out and many trees of olive grew and filled the garden. They fell to the ground, drained and Fiona called guards to help them.
Austin rushed to the garden when he saw the guards bring the wolves inside. “Mom, you should have some rest” Austin suggested, holding her shoulder.
“You should also take a break, you’ve been working very hard” She replied, leading him inside.
Austin and Donald went to the house, the house was dark and only a flashlight in the middle provided light.
Ariana and Charlotte held hands in panic as lightning flashed. It was raining heavily and loud rumbling could be held, coupled with terrible noises could be heard.
Ariana ran to hug Austin when she saw him. She jumped on his bodily happily and he twirled her around as he lifted her and took her to his room.
He put her on his bed and glued his lips to hers. “I missed you” He whispered to her ear.
“I also missed you, you were everything I thought about” She replied.
“I want to help you. I also want to fight Brooklyn and that evil creature” She informed after a long pause.
“You being alive and happy is all I need to keep me going” He replied, holding her cheek and she shook her head.
“I can’t let you continue fighting alone. I must help you” She cried out adamantly.
“Listen, I can’t let you endanger your life. You’re too precious for me to lose” He persuaded.
” And you think you’re not precious to me. You’re my world. How would I keep living if one of those vile creatures kill you. I’d rather die than watch you die” She protested and he hugged her, her words hit him hard and he struggled to restrain tears.
“I’m making an oath to you now that I won’t die. I’ll never leave you and I’ll always love you, no matter what, Brooklyn can’t come between us and neither would anything” He vowed and she held his hand.
“I’ll also love you till eternity” She vowed and a ring of fire formed around their hands and faded slowly as they wondered what it was.
He laid on the bed and put her head on his chest, she slept off listening to his heartbeat.
His mind pricked him, he couldn’t sleep. He thought about another suitable way to defeat Brooklyn but found none. “If after rejecting the offer to be with Brooklyn, get a chance to rule the world and become the most feared woman because of me, why would I also think about killing her?” He thought with a sigh.
The building shook violently and Ariana woke up when she inhaled smoke. They ran downstairs to see Donald holding Charlotte who had passed out.
They saw Dracula and Brooklyn together, Dracula had filled the house with black smoke and Brooklyn gave him and hard look and he made the smoke disappear.
“What do you want?” Austin inquired, blocking Ariana from Brooklyn who wanted to hold her.
“I’m not here for you weak ass, I’m here to get my Luna back” Brooklyn replied and Austin growled.
“Leave this place, seeing you makes me feel dirty and you’re not alpha yet and you would never be” Ariana replied and Brooklyn walked to her.
“I’m doing this for us, to protect you. Come with me, Austin isn’t who you think he is. You’re not safe with him” Brooklyn offered, stretching his hand and Ariana moved back.
Dracula used his eyes to carry Austin, squeezing him. He screamed with pain as his bones were compressed, she gasped and ran to Dracula.
She began hitting his chest. “Put him down and take me” She yelled but Dracula paid no attention to her
“Agree to follow Brooklyn and I’ll spare his life”
“Ariana no!” Austin screamed. Anger was growing inside of her and a force moved within her.
She shifted to her demon form.
“LEAVE HIM ALONE!” She screamed as a heavy wind blew Dracula to the wall. She stared at him with fiery eyes, as balls of fire formed on her hand, she threw a ball a Dracula who turned it into water.
“Enough! We have better secrets to share” Brooklyn cautioned as Dracula wanted to fight Ariana who stood firmly.
“You’ll come back to me” He muttered, glancing at Ariana before they vanished.
Everyone panicked when they saw them, they went to the office and found Harry and the Shaman discussing.
“What do you want?” The shaman inquired, holding his staff while Harry growled.
“I came to help. Your alpha isn’t ready to tell you where the human demon is and I’ll tell you. She’s his mate and is at his house now” Brooklyn retorted.
“I don’t believe you, Austin hasn’t found his mate” The shaman defended.
“So ungrateful. And you believed him? If it wasn’t for the bond. Why would he be pulled to a distant place away from the forest?” Dracula spat out.
“If he has a mate, he would let her come fight, she would also help him” Harry said and Dracula groaned.
“I’m older than you and still very much sensible. Were you listening at all. His mate is a demon, he’s trying to protect her since he knows about what you did to her mother” Dracula replied with a frown.
“I don’t believe you. You’re trying to make us leave so you can cause havoc”
“My bad. I already did” Dracula laughed and they left.
A guard ran inside. “The olive in the garden have all turned to dust”
“Get Fiona” The shaman instructed and the guard left.
“Do you believe Brooklyn?” The shaman inquired.
“We won’t know unless we find out… I’ll go to his house if it’s true. I’ll call you so you can make arrangements” Harry replied and teleported to Austin’s house.
He was surprised when he saw Ariana who was still in her demon form. Austin was shocked to see his uncle, he wished Ariana wasn’t in her demon form.
“Austin, we need to talk now!” Harry said firmly and went upstairs while Austin followed him.
“Is he mad at you for spending too much time here?” Ariana demanded and Austin shook his head before leaving.
Harry slapped his face immediately after he entered. “You’re a disgrace” Harry cursed and Austin opened his mouth but his uncle silenced him.
“Brooklyn is right. You had the solution all along but you don’t want to use it. Why are you still keeping her? Do you want all the wolves dead before doing the right thing?” Harry lashed.
“Uncle…. She’s my mate, I can’t use her” Austi explained.
“Mate my foot. The moon goddess would be kind enough to give you a second chance, she’s your enemy” Harry cut off.
”No, Dracula and Brooklyn are the enemies, she’s innocent, she has never done anything bad to me and would never. I love her uncle” He retorted.
“Look, young man, for the safety of everyone, you have just one option and that’s killing her. I’ll call the shaman now” Harry said calmly and made a call to the shaman then hung up.
“He would make sure she gets reincarnated. Then you would have her back” Harry said to Austin who was deep in thought.
Ariana felt restless when Austin went upstairs, he had avoided eye contact and was having a sad expression. She tiptoed to the door, a few minutes when she didn’t see them.
She choked on a gasp when she heard his uncle’s voice, he seemed to be making a call.
“Couldn’t they fight Dracula instead of killing me?” She thought with sadness.
“Run! Run far away” Her demon suggested and she declined.
“No, I made a promise to Austin” She thought and her demon laughed.
“He also made a promise to you but seems like he’s gonna kill you. Do you wish to end up like your mom?” Her demon mocked.
“But where would I go to?”
“Let’s just leave, we would find a place” Her demon answered and she ran out. She ran past the few demons that were on the streets into the forest.
“No uncle, I can’t kill her. I love her and it’s final, I’d rather use the monk sword than agree to kill her”. Austin protested with determination.
The shaman and 5 guards teleported inside. ” where is she?” The shaman inquired, staring at Jayden angrily.
“In the sitting room, Austin is being adamant” Harry replied, the shaman shrugged and opened the door but Austin slammed it shut.
“What is wrong with you?. We have to use her” Harry scowled as he used force to him Austin down.
The guards and shaman ran downstairs. They saw Donald and Charlotte together. “Where is she? Search every room and corner of the house” The shaman instructed and the guards split up.
“She ran away!” The shaman yelled angrily and Austin ran down. Charlotte and Donald stared at him with confusion.
“Sh… she… s… r.. ra. Ran… a.. way?” Austin stuttered he sat on the chair slowly, realisation hit him that she didn’t trust him and he closed his eyes and fell on the chair.
Donald carried him to his room while Charlotte followed behind with so many thoughts in her mind. Fiona ran inside, shaking with fear as she sat on the bed beside Austin.