Forbidden Mate: Awakening

~THEO’S POV~

I continued running through the thick forest, my footsteps sounding loud as I set my eyes on my destination. I had to make it to the grove as soon as possible so I could find “the chosen one.”

Unsuspectingly, my eyes caught sight of Sarah and Madam Belinda, who were both standing outside what appeared to be a cottage. I didn’t care what they were doing there but I was happy I saw them. The mission I had was very important, and I hoped they would understand how serious it was.

When I reached close to the cottage, I saw both of them deep in conversation. Their faces showed worry, just like mine did. I approached them carefully and saw as Sarah’s expression changed as she noticed me.

“Theo!” She light-heartedly exclaimed.

Belinda turned around and the same surprise showed on her face, “Good goddess! The last time I saw you, you were just a little boy. Theo, is it not?”

I nodded curtly and walked to their front. “It’s also a delight seeing you, Belinda, after all these years.”

“Theo, wha.. what happened to you?” Sarah asked,

with a nervous tone to her voice. It was the first time I noticed her blonde hair sparkled in the sun and her sheepish eyes drew weary.

“It’s a long story, longer than I can afford time to waste telling you both now.” I said to her.

Belinda met my gaze, and her eyes showed that she understood they were about to experience something important.

“At least give us a headstart, Theo. It’s been weeks…since I last saw you.” Sarah asked worriedly.Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

I took a deep breath, gathering my thoughts before I started. “We were attacked on the way to rescue Lily. I don’t know if any of the other men survived, but I fell down a cliff and woke up in a cave. Turned out I was saved by the Black Healers,” they both gasped at me. “They gave me a message, a message about the Lythian ring.”

Belinda’s eyes widened with realization, and she exchanged a knowing glance with Sarah. “The ring of Lythian?” she repeated, her voice filled with intrigue. “What did they tell you?”

My gaze shifted between the two women as I spoke, “They told me that the ring holds immense power, and it is destined for the chosen one,” I explained. “They told me I had to find the chosen one since they are among us, and it is my duty to find the ring and deliver it to them.”

Sarah’s brows furrowed as she processed my revelation. “But how do we find the ring? And who is this chosen one?” she asked.

I nodded, understanding the relevance of her questions. “They didn’t provide specific details, but they mentioned that the ring is hidden in a place of great significance, somewhere tied to our history,” I replied. “We must find out clues that will help us locate the ring.”

Belinda’s eyes gleamed, “I have been researching our family’s lineage during my years of solitude. Yes, I was that bored…and the ancient tales that have been passed down through generations,” she shared. “I believe I may have uncovered some hints and references that could lead us to the ring.”

My eyes shone with hope, “Oh, if that’s true, then that’s excellent. They insisted it was my destiny to do this so, now…I just have to find out who this chosen one is, or are.”

Sarah gesticulated her hands in the air impatiently, “Okay, wait, wait…wait. Why do you keep referring to the chosen one as ‘they’ and who is they or who are they rather?”

I dusted my shoe on the ground and tried to regain my recent memory, “You see that’s the confusing part. Azara told me the chosen one is two in one person but one out of the two, who bears a mark on their shoulder is the one who I’ll guide to retrieve this ring.”

“Who’s Azara?” Sarah raised an eyebrow.

“One of the healers.”

Belinda’s eyes lit up with hope and she sounded more than anticipated. “Then let’s not waste any more time,” she said. “We must begin our search for the ring of Lythian.”

“And where exactly do we start from?” Sarah asked.

“It’s time you both take a look at your ancestor’s lineages with me. Follow me.”

And so, Sarah and I entered behind Belinda into the cottage.

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~NARRATOR’S POV~

Audrey’s hands shook as she used her third eye to turn pages of the journal she was now seeing in a projection. Her powers always fascinated her and now she was no longer constrained to hide them within the walls of that forsaken grove, she was more than happy to use them every chance she got. She didn’t know herself very well, if she was a witch or magician but she knew these powers came to her ever since that incident 10 years ago.

She remembered when she saw Lily’s father, Don and Jaxon falling for the setup she put in the cave to lead them to the journal. She had already gotten what she wanted from having contact with it – she could access it from literally anywhere now. Oh, how she wanted to smite Jaxon in that stupid face he has.

The journal held information that made her excited and scared the more she read. She knew it had the answers she wanted and could unlock more powers in her that were hidden.

Reading the faded words, Audrey started to understand. Her heart raced as she connected the mysterious clues. The truth was clear-she wasn’t just a regular werewolf. She was a special werewolf, with a devilish side, and her destiny was greater than she foresaw.

Audrey looked at her reflection in the mirror-like projection, feeling the storm inside her build up. She stared at herself, her eyes strong and filled with a new determination. “I’m not who I thought I was,” she said quietly to herself, sounding sure but also unsure. “I’m reborn, a powerful force to be reckoned with.”

Her finger followed the map on the page, showing where the ring was. It led deep into the magical forest – the Forbidden Forest- a place where ancient powers came together. Audrey knew it wouldn’t be easy to get the ring, but she also knew it was an important step in discovering who she really was and claiming her true heritage.

A chill ran down Audrey’s back as she realized the gravity of her new identity. She knew embracing her powerful side would bring difficulties, but she was determined to control its power and use it for her own goals. The idea of the ring, with its amazing potential to make her finally reign supreme, made her even more determined.

“I am reborn,” Audrey whispered, “And I will unleash the power that lies within me.”