Mate

Presence

Some conspiracy would say that werewolves are the most dangerous creatures that cease to exist the Earth. They would say that these creatures possess an unusual strength along with their hideous appearance. The appearance of wolves but with sharper claws that would tear you to pieces, with those venomous fangs that would make you like them when you are bitten. They are wild, smart, and merciless.

But what they're saying is the opposite of it all. Well, almost.

This world is full of mysteries that humans kept digging for too long but only a little of them have a dust of evidence of our existence thus, making them create myths about our identities.

Werewolves are the most peaceful creatures that ever existed along with the white vampires. We never hunt nor hurt humans unless we are at risk. The only thing that we call dangerous

"Lady Lara, the court is waiting," I inhaled deeply, putting down the brush I've been using to comb my hair endlessly.

Standing up from the chair, I walked past my bed and to the door, giving me way to my new fate. The fate I've never been prepared to face.

I looked upon the full moon. I felt it's warm glow. How could she still stay the same, even after the different phases she's been through, she still stays, lighting up the night.

I closed my eyes and breathed in the air.

Luna, I know you're listening. Whatever it is I am to face right now, please keep on lighting the night up for me.

"My lady?"

"I am ready,"

~*~

"Elara Amaris, the sole and the only pure blooded heir left of the Lunarian bloodline, you are thereby bestowed the moon's blessing to solemnly be crowned as the new ruler of the Taja Lunaria empire, do you wish to object and live the life of exile or to accept your fate?"

I closed my eyes. This..this is my fate, as the survivor of my father's bloodline.

"I will accept the responsibility," after uttering those words, the pathway across me lit up, leading me to the Lunarian temple.

I entered the temple as the moon shone it's light on me, giving me the blessing. Along with the blessing, is the power I must discover within me, and the responsibility I must be obliged to do so.

"All hail, Queen Elara of Taja Lunaria, the new Alpha of the Imperial Pack," I faced the people of my empire, wearing the necklace that symbolizes my title, and blessing as they all kneel down before me.

~*~

This place..where am I? This place is just a void of darkness and what am I stepping on? It is liquid as I felt it but I cannot see anything even when I try the vision.

My heart was pounding so fast, and my mouth is drying up making heat climb upon the back of my head.

"Lara," I became calm all of a sudden upon hearing that voice. Who was it? Why am I reacting differently?

It brought shivers down my spine.

"Lara," there it is again. It is taking over my system that I cannot manage to react accordingly. It was a manly voice full of passion, and gentleness but I sense the weakness within it. It is as if it's in the brink of losing hope..but why?

It kept calling my name and it echoes everywhere.

"Who are you? Where am I?" I managed to respond.

I felt something strange..something.. I clenched my fist on my chest.

I can't breathe! What is this!? I tried inhaling but I cannot. My eyes are blurry..everything just went darker.

"We'll meet again right?" I opened my eyes and I found myself under a tree and an open field of white roses. I put my hands on my chest.. I'm fine. I am breathing.

"Hey, promise me we'll meet again," I shifted my gaze and my eyes widened. A little boy with mesmerizing hazel eyes, and charming smile. I stared at him..who is this? He seemed familiar.

"Don't look at me like that, Elara. I'll find you again but when I do, I hope you're not in trouble anymore, hmm?" he patted my head. Wait..what? I looked at my hands, they are so small.

H-how can this be? I..I am in a body of a child!?

"W-who are you?" My eyes widened..I can speak! But even with such little voice, I should ask everything!

"Come on now, Elara! Stop joking around, I'm your mate. You said that yourself, right?" what? I don't remember anything!

"Don't act confused now. We'll be leaving soon and I'll find you again, and when I do, I'll never leave again,"

"Your majesty! Wake up!" I was awoken by Naja's voice. My breathings were shallow.

It was.. a dream? But how..how it felt so real? And who was that kid?

What is he? Why does his presence seemed familiar and disturbing?

Why does it bother me?