The Seer's Eyes
1166 Words
Lulu
“Know-it-all. Do you think you’re a Seer or something?”
He only grinned. For some reason, that look on his face made me want to throw something at him. He clearly enjoyed annoying me, because a moment later his hand ruffled my hair. I quickly pulled away, swatting his arm.
“Feisty little miss,” he teased. “If there’s anything you want to ask, I’ll spare some time tonight in my office—just for you. Now, I really have to go. Ah, one more thing—if you get lost, ask Dalila to take you to Beta Rohan.”
I pursed my lips. Typical of him to say something mysterious and just leave. “You said you’re leaving, but you’re still standing here. You’re making me uncomfortable,” I muttered.
He chuckled softly. “No one’s ever dared talk to me like that since I became Alpha.”
“Yeah, yeah, I know. This is your pack house, and you have the right to everything in it,” I cut him off before he could finish his usual line.
Alpha Caspian sighed and finally turned away, shaking his head slightly. Good. At least this time he really left.
Not long after, there was a knock on my door.
“Come in!” I called out.
Dalila stepped in, holding a bunch of fresh white lilies. “Alpha asked me to put these in your room, Luna.”
I rolled my eyes. “Of course he did. He loves ordering people around.”
Dalila only smiled softly as she arranged the flowers in a vase. “They smell lovely, don’t they? Lilies symbolise serenity in the Sapphire Water Pack.”
I didn’t answer. My mind was still spinning with what Caspian said earlier—about Beta Rohan, and about the ‘questions’ I could ask him tonight.
Seeing my gloomy face, Dalila finally spoke again. “You look restless, Miss. Fancy a walk around the pack house? The evening air is nice.”
I almost refused, but remembering Caspian’s message, I eventually nodded. “Sure. I’d like to see Beta Rohan too. Could you take me there?”
“Of course. Come on.”
We walked down the wide spiral staircase. The main hall of the pack house looked grand yet peaceful, filled with the faint scent of dew and wood. Dalila walked a few steps ahead, explaining which areas were which. Occasionally, she smiled at the passing wolf guards.
When we reached the first-floor corridor, I suddenly stopped. At the far end stood a broad-shouldered man—Beta Rohan—talking to an older man in a white cloak. But what caught my attention wasn’t the robe, it was the man’s eyes. They were entirely white—no pupils, no colour at all.
“What… what is that?” I whispered.
Dalila glanced back and smiled gently. “That’s Seer Esthenel. Don’t be afraid. He’s always been like that. He can’t see with his eyes, but his sight goes far beyond ours.”
I swallowed hard, my body tensing up on its own. Even though his eyes were blank, I could feel his gaze piercing right through me.
“He’s… looking at me?” I whispered.
Dalila shook her head softly. “Impossible. He’s blind. But his divination is very accurate. They say he can see the souls of wolves.”
Before I could calm myself, Seer Esthenel suddenly turned his head straight in my direction—right at me, as if he knew I was watching him. A chill crawled up my spine. My heart thudded faster, not from fear but from something unexplainable that stirred deep inside me.
That was when Beta Rohan noticed us. “Luna Lulu,” he greeted flatly.
Dalila guided me forward. I tried to smile, hoping he wouldn’t notice how nervous I was.
“Sorry to interrupt, Beta. I just wanted to know more about the rules here in Sapphire Water Pack,” I said cautiously.
Beta Rohan chuckled lightly. “We’re not as strict as you might think. There are only three main rules: don’t harm fellow members without cause, always hide your wolf form from the mundanes, and don’t enter the far room on the third floor—that’s Alpha Caspian’s private quarters. Apart from that, your life is your own.”
I nodded slowly. For some reason, that last sentence stung a little.
On the side, Seer Esthenel suddenly murmured in a low, raspy voice, “The fire… it flickers. Your flame is weak, child of fire. Your wolf craves its missing light.”
My breath hitched. “What does that mean?”
Beta Rohan looked uncomfortable, but Seer Esthenel smiled faintly. “You’ve lost balance. The fire within you is fading because it no longer burns beside its moon. But fear not, for you shall find your second chance mate before the third full moon.”
I stared at my palm. Without thinking, I tried to summon my flames. Normally, a warm crimson glow would bloom right away—but this time, only a dim spark appeared, barely warm to the touch.
“He’s right…” I murmured.
Dalila watched me, concern written on her face. “Miss McCarthy…”
I exhaled deeply. Strangely, instead of despair, a hint of relief filled my chest. Maybe because, for the first time, someone told me that my fire wasn’t gone—it was just waiting. Waiting for something… or someone.
And his words echoed almost exactly what Alpha Caspian had said earlier.
We took our leave, and I walked back to my room with my mind full of questions. Caspian’s voice kept replaying in my head—about that promise for tonight.
By the time night fell, I decided to go see him. The corridor to his office was silent, lit only by the soft blue flames of wall torches. I knocked once—no answer. Twice—still quiet. I hesitated, then pushed the door open.
“Alpha Casp—” The words froze on my tongue.
Inside, Caspian stood very close to a blonde she-wolf—the same one I’d seen on my first day here. Their bodies were pressed together, and their lips had just parted when I stepped in.
The air froze. Caspian turned around sharply, his eyes wide. “Luna Lulu… you didn’t knock.”
“Sorry. I won’t disturb you any longer,” I cut him off quickly.
I didn’t even want to hear an explanation. My chest ached, but I forced a polite smile. “Seems like tonight isn’t the right time to talk, Alpha.”
Before he could say anything, I closed the door behind me.
My steps were brisk, but my heart felt heavy. Between the lingering scent of lilies in the hallway and the image of the Seer’s pale eyes in my mind, I knew tonight wasn’t the night to seek answers.
Ough… I still needed to wait and I exactly hated it.
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