Blessed by the Moon Goddess

Chapter3

“I am Lyra. I'm a witch” I say simply. This stranger doesn't need to know my entire story.

“And a werewolf” He says back and I stare at him in shock.

“Lyra. Half the werewolf kingdoms know that name. Who you are, how you came to be. I'm not even from around here…”

The man stands up, observing his wounds. The bleeding has stopped, leaving behind a scar which is almost barely visible.

He pauses, looking me up and down, I'm still completely naked and I suddenly feel aware of that fact.

“They didn't mention how astonishingly beautiful you are though and that you had such… sensual abilities” His eyes roam my body with a hunger which has yet to be fully satisfied.

I pick up my dress and put it on. “You seem fine now sir. I think it's time for you to leave”

“Calder. Call me Calder” His voice is deep, smooth and it has a seductive edge to it. “Tell me about this power of yours. How long have you had it?” He asks again. This time more seriously.

“I do not understand it myself yet. It's a new development”

“s****l healing. That is almost poetic” Calder remarks, bemused. Have you been with a man before now?”

“No, I haven't” I admit.

“Then you will need a teacher if you plan to make good use of this gift of yours”

It's all so new to me. I haven't thought about the possibilities or what happens next.

“Are you offering to be that teacher?”

He flashes me a smug smile. “Perhaps. Doesn't the thought excite you?”

“I don't know if I will use this power” I admit

“I see. Well, that's a shame. If I had known all I needed was to get ambushed by a pack of rogues to be cared for by a stunning woman such as yourself, I would've done so ages ago”

I feel my cheeks grow warm. I'm not sure if he is flirting with me.

“I wouldn't have had this power if you'd been attacked sooner”

“Be careful who you trust, little witch. A power like yours can be both a blessing and a curse” His words are serious this time as he stares at me. The air is thick with unspoken tension.

Calder pulls his pants back on and wears his bloody torn shirt. He then turns to me with the most beautifully striking smile I have ever seen, it reaches his luminescent eyes. His already handsome face appears even more appealing.

“I will definitely see you again, my lady”

Calder leans down and places a soft kiss on my forehead then he leaves my hut.

I sit on my bed as I try to process everything. The moon goddess blessed me with the power to heal people, with my body. It is a strange medium but she told me I am special.

I feel my curiosity spike. I wonder how much I am capable of doing but I am also scared because I do not know what to expect.

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Some weeks pass and I continue to live in solitude. One day, while I'm at the market. I hear people speaking in low tones about the Alpha.

I know Alpha Florian has been sick for many months already. But from what I hear, it seems his illness has gotten worse. A New Alpha will be chosen soon if he doesn't recover.

I remember my mate, he'd called himself the beta. By rank, the position of Alpha would fall on him. I feel my blood boil at the thought of Rodric becoming Alpha. He doesn't deserve it, not after he ripped my heart out.

“You, what are you doing here? Get lost, stupid half breed” The owner of the stall I'm standing by yells at me, drawing the stares of those around.

By now I'm used to being called all sorts of names, so it doesn't bother me. I'm more drawn to the Alpha's predicament. All I know is that he was cursed and soon became besieged with madness.

I wonder if my powers will have any effect on him. Since Calder I haven't had the privilege of experimenting again. My curiosity wins and I head towards the castle.

“Stop right there! Who are you?” One of the guards questions as soon as I reach the castle gates. I look around, noticing how heavily guarded the castle is.

“I'm here to heal Alpha Florian”

“She's a witch” the other guard says with spite.

“Turn around. Now”

I refuse to back down. I have been called by the Moon Goddesses herself and I must do her bidding.

“I can help your Alpha, make him whole again”

“No. You will leave now. It is your kind that put him in the state he is in now”

“I am a messenger of the Moon Goddesses. So either you let me in now, or your Alpha dies and it will be your faults for turning away the only person who can save him”

My words seem to have finally gotten through to them. They exchange looks, their expressions bordering on a mix of fear and doubt.

“Fine. We'll take you to the Beta first” They give in and lead me through the castle. We enter an office where Rodric is seated, completely relaxed.

My heartbeat quickens momentarily. A natural reaction to seeing my mate again after he rejected me. I will myself to ignore him and focus on the reason I am here.

To prevent him from becoming Alpha.

“This woman says she can heal the Alpha” The guard speaks.

Rodrics eyes darken as he regards me with contempt.

“Leave us” He commands and the guards exit the room.

Rodric rises from his seat, walking slowly towards me, a mocking smirk adorns his annoying face.

“Is this your excuse to see me, mate? Are you that obsessed with me?”

He brushes my hair from my face, his finger leaving slow trails on my skin.

“I'm not your mate anymore, Rodric and I am not here for you. You're of no concern to me”

He hums, ignoring my words as he continues to lightly assault my skin.

“What a waste of beauty” he whispers before bringing his lips down to the crook of my neck. An involuntary chill rocks my body, making me shiver against his touch.

For a moment, I forget where I am, who he is and why I'm supposed to hate him.

“I could always keep you…” his voice trails off as his lips continue to kiss my skin. He goes lower and lower till he is hovering over my cleavage. “...Use you as I please, and you'll warm my bed at night”

His hand moves to pull down the sleeve of my dress but his statement reminds me of the cruel person he is and I push him back instantly.

“Stay away from me. And don't you ever touch me again”

He looks enraged, his ego definitely took a beating.

“You're just a w***e. How dare you talk to me that way”

“I'm here for the Alpha, not you. Now, let me see him” I muster up all the courage I have and I stand my ground.

Rodric scoffs. “Of course. You are a dirty little witch afterall”

I turn to leave but Rodric suddenly pulls me back. “Beware…” His hot breath fans against my skin. “If you fail, and the Alpha dies, I'll have you executed”