DUAL CURSE

CHAPTER FOUR

Aiden's POV

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I sped through the dense forest under the full moon's light, enjoying the feel of wet leaves on my fur, an opportunity I didn't hesitate to take, hunting alone, but I had no idea he would be pursued by something that I would later describe as a monster.

I could hear the beast's heavy breathing getting closer and closer. I knew I needed to act quickly or it would be too late. In an instantaneous movement, I spun around to face the monster with a guttural growl.

His body contorted and stretched as his bones cracked and reshaped themselves in an almost instantaneous transformation. His muscles bulged with newfound strength, and fur sprouted all over his body. His once-human hands had turned into sharp claws, and his teeth had grown into lethal fangs.

I braced myself as the monster lunged forward, meeting the attack head-on. I could feel the monster's hot breath on my face as our bodies collided with a deafening roar. I bared my teeth and dug all of my claws into the flesh of the monster, determined to fight back with all of my might, I was fighting for my life.

"Where was Logan when I needed him"

I thought, instantly regretting why I wandered into the darkness of night alone.

This was no ordinary foe. It was massive and powerful, with a thick hide that was nearly impenetrable. As the monster pressed down on me , I could feel my own strength dwindling, its jaws dangerously closing in on my throat.

I pushed himself up and managed to escape the monster's clutches with a burst of energy. It leaped backwards, its muscles coiling like a spring in preparation for another strike.

The monster was unstoppable, and it charged forward again, its jaws gaping wide. I, on the other hand, was prepared this time. I leapt over the monster's head and landed behind it, raking my claws across its back in a fierce attack.

The monster turned, running into the darkness of the woods, fading from my sight.

I couldn't help but feel a sense of relief and exhaustion as I returned to my human form.

I laid there in the cool of the forest breeze, I closed my eyes, and that was it.

Logan's POV

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I turned, in response to the sound of my name.

It was Aiden, I didn't realize that he had followed me into the dark.

His looks were strange, and I remember we couldn't speak in our werewolf forms, we couldn't even speak telepathically. So how has he spoken to me?

He walked up to me menancily,I stood in the forest clearing, suddenly panting heavily as I watched Aiden transform into a terrifying werewolf. A form that I didn't recognize. He was a possessed shell, controlled by a dark force I didn't understand. Aiden's transformation was quick and brutal, with his body contorting and twisting to the point where he was nearly unrecognizable. His face had been twisted into a snarling mask, his eyes a fierce red light.

I braced myself for the blow as Aiden charged forward. I felt strangely

that I had no choice but to fight back, no matter how much it might want to hurt me, I knew this wasn't my brother.. I could feel Aiden's claws tearing into my skin as our bodies collided with a deafening crash. In a desperate attempt to subdue him, I fought back with all my strength, throwing punches and kicks. Aiden, on the other hand, was unyielding and seemed almost impervious to my attacks.

His strength was overwhelming, as I struggled to keep up. I could see this demon, como flagged as my brother, becoming more erratic as the fight progressed. His movements were jerky and erratic, its fur had become matted with blood and dirt. Aiden finally lunged forward with a feral howl, his claws aimed directly at my heart. I had only a fraction of a second to react, and I knew it was now or never. I sidestepped Aiden's attack with a burst of energy and lunged forward, my claws aimed at Aiden's side.

With the speed of light after landing a dangerous blow, I ran into the forest with a wounded howl.

The smell of incense and medicine filled my nostrils,as my eyes opened, to a room with dim lights. Camila by my side, looking down with pitiful and sad eyes.

I caught a glimpse of her cleavage, in her loose gown, as she sat, bent over staring at my face.

This isn't an appropriate time to flirt I thought, at least when I'm stronger, turning slowly to know where I was.

"He's awake" I heard her say

Melanie Luna was present, sitter head bowed by Aiden's bedside, he was as heavily bandaged as I was. She stood abruptly as she heard Camila's call, rushing to where I was.

Vincent stood with my father, they spoke silently in what seemed like a serious conversation.

Vincent has a strong loyalty to the king because it was the king who took him in when he was a lost and abandoned puppy. Vincent had been separated from his pack and abandoned in the wilderness. It was a harsh and brutal existence, and Vincent was starving when the king's hunting party discovered him.

Vincent never forgot the debt he owed the king, and he dedicated his life to repaying it in any way he could. He had fought tirelessly in the king's wars, protected the kingdom from all manner of threats, and even risked his own life to save the king.

Somehow his look was that of disappointment.

I tried to remember what had happened, the night before, Aiden seemed badly hurt.

He lay motionless, his breathing shallow as he struggled to stay awake. His eyes, which had once been a piercing brown eyes, had become dull and lifeless. His wounds were deep, and his blood stained the sheets underneath him.

His agonizing howls had long since faded, replaced by a painful silence. The only sound in the room was his labored breathing.

He was in a broken and battered shape lying there. His skin was pale, and his face was twisted in agony. His eyes were closed, and he was breathing heavily.

I suddenly became aware once again of the room, The only light in the room came from the flickering candles on the bedside table. The aroma of herbs and healing potions filled the air, and distant footsteps echoed through the corridors.

Tha Alpha walked up to me.

Then in a somewhat low and scared tone, he said,

"Why did you attack your brother?"