THE CURSED VESSEL

CHAPTER FIVE

Alicia managed to slap his hand off her and used the medium to free herself from his hold.

I have had enough of your nonsense, take me back to my pack this moment? Alicia demanded scornfully.

Which pack if I may ask? The one that doesn't care about you?

It doesn't concern you, Alicia defended, she knew he was making a jest of her pack.

Well, I am so sorry my darling, this is your pack now, Asher replied with a devilish smile. That will be all for today, I will leave you to think it through, he said further.

Asher, Austin, and Bryan all left the room.

Asher's words infuriated Alicia and she lost all rationality, she started throwing tantrums. She smashed the jar before her to the ground and screamed.

I would rather die than have a mate like you. I hate you.

She almost considered Asher as her mate on their first encounter but now he turned out to be that ugly creature of nightmare, he is indeed a fox in sheep's clothing. Alicia spat at the thought of Asher marking her as his mate. She fell to the ground and wept till she slowly drifted to sleep.

In the mystical land of the Silvermoon territory, a powerful werewolf pack called the Amber pack thrived under the benevolent rule of Luna Aubrey,

Aubrey, a vessel to the moon goddess spirit, bestowed her extraordinary strength, wisdom, riches, and healthy food upon the Amber pack twenty years ago.

She was blessed with the fruit of the womb

Aubrey’s water broke and accompanied a sharp pain across her belly. A sudden scream flew out of her mouth drawing the attention of the workers around, she was overdue for delivery.

Call the midwives, our Luna has fallen into labor. Hazel, Aubrey's maid yelled.

My Luna please endure, the midwives will be here soon, just breathe in and breathe out and you will be relieved, Hazel assured but none of her words helped.

Aubrey was assisted to the inner chamber but she kept drifting between trance and reality all the way. In minutes, the midwives arrived and made preparations to welcome the baby.

Moon goddess, please speak for your vessel will listen. Aubrey whispered under her breath.

The senior midwife’s ears picked Aubrey's words, her eyes widened in horror. No, my Luna, you can't be distracted now, the baby is in a dangerous location, we need to get her out before it's too late, she pleaded.

A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars, seated amid the clouds between heavens and the earth.

Aubrey looked around and knew exactly where she was. Moon goddess, thank you for making me what I am, your people will be forever grateful, she said with gratitude.

On the same spot, Aubrey felt the same sharp pain again and sat on the cloud, travailing in birth with pain to deliver. She was screaming and wailing.

Moon goddess, please save, give your vessel the strength to deal with this, Aubrey pleaded with the moon goddess.

A voice came ringing to her ears, This is what every woman is fated to go through, however, your fate has been decided.

Aubrey became confused during her pain, she felt as though she was left alone.

Another wonder appeared in the heavens, he looked like a great Lycan wolf, having twelve heads and eighteen horns with a crown on each head, its tail was long and covered with thorns and cast it to the earth, its Aura exuded darkness, Aubrey perceived sorcery and her eye shone in horror.

Is this the faith that was decided for me? to die in the hands of a demon? Aubrey said in fear.

She recognized this creature so well

Hey Lucian, you were sent to exile years ago, who summoned you back? Aubrey asked, trying to hide her fear that made her forget her present condition.

What I am here for is what you should ask me. Lucian spoke with all the mouths of his heads, each word echoed and caused the earth to tremble, picking each word like a robot does.

Aubrey naturally knew what he was here for and that someone was definitely behind this. Lucian wouldn't be back if he wasn't summoned, all the portals were heavily blocked.

You will do nothing here, I sent you away the last time, I won't spare you this time, Aubrey threatened.

Do you think you can do anything in this state of yours? Lucian replied I will cut you open and take out what belongs to me. He said raising his tail toward Aubrey

You will do no such thing, Aubrey roared in anger, her eyes reddened, and she forcefully stood up in a defensive pose determined to protect her baby with her life. I will not allow you have what you came for.

Aubrey's words thundered into space, even Lucian felt the impact.

Impressive, you are still as strong, but not as strong as I am now. Before he said the last word, he threw his tail towards Aubrey with the speed of lightning to cut her open.

This sudden move caught Aubrey by surprise, she managed to dodge but unfortunately, he cut her right thigh slightly, ain't you too slow? Lucian asked with a dangerous smile on his face.

My Luna please focus, we need your cooperation now, Head midwife said in frustration as all their effort to make her push proved abortive. She was lying down, her eyes closed and her face and body drenched in sweat.

They had no idea what was going on with Aubrey but they knew she was in a trance.

Oh my God, look, an assistant midwife said pointing to Aubrey’s right thigh

Why is she bleeding on her right thigh? Edward’s voice struck fear into the mind of midwives as he worked in.

Edward‘s blood boiled in his veins. He couldn't bear to see blood flowing down his mate’s legs.

Edward, Gabriel, and Silas had gone on a mission very early before Aubrey's labor; they came back as fast as they could when news of Aubrey’s labor got to them.

I am sorry, only My Lord is allowed to go in, Hazel said with her head bowing to Edward’s Beta and Gamma, Gabriel and Silas.

My Lord, Our Luna has been in labor for the past forty minutes but she is in trance with the moon goddess. I can't guarantee the baby’s safety at the moment, the Head midwife explained fearfully.

what? Edward said, his widening in shock

Come at me if you dare, Aubrey yelled with anger and great hurt

Surrender and give yourself to me now, it won't be easy if you resist, Lucian said

Alicia felt her anger quenched within seconds,

You are doing it again, that manipulative eerie sense of calmness to make me surrender willingly ? a cold glint flashed Aubrey’s eyes as she continued

Aren't those traits of a coward?

Lucian felt thwarted because the spell he was trying to cast was not effective on her.

He gave a thunderous roar and disappeared, appearing right in front of Aubrey and, his palm tied around Aubrey’s neck