Forbidden Mate: Awakening

The moonlight made the quiet grove look magical. Tiana, who was hidden in the dark, moved quietly and confidently through the shadows. She felt both excited and scared as her heart raced in her chest. She was going towards Lily’s father’s study room.

Tiana recollected everything Audrey told her. Collect the journal, bring it to her and everything will be fine. She knew she did trust Audrey blindly but she did so because Audrey was the only person she felt close to in the entire pack. After her best friend died in an home accident they were both involved in 5 years ago, Audrey was the one who got closer to her and made her feel human again despite the huge scars she retained on her leg and arms.

She was close to Lily before but felt the latter got too full of herself because Tyler, who was also her first crush fell for Lily, and even Jax, her second crush and “love of her life”, couldn’t leave Lily’s side. Lily got everything she wanted and slowly, her disinterest in Lily turned to pure hate, almost even anger which Audrey flamed and permeated so she could carry out her own twisted plans.

Tiana’s innocence still remained though it was but little, and she wasn’t aware of how truly sick Audrey was. She did still, of her own will, choose to help Audrey with her plan, knowing fully well it was against the pack and against what she’d been taught.

She’s my only friend here. Everyone else doesn’t even know I exist. It’s like I’m a shadow, invincible….

She remembered a time she saw him sparring alone in the training field and decided to talk to him. It was the first time she found him alone so she didn’t want to waste the opportunity. The way he moved his body so fluidly always made her blush heavily. She adjusted her long gown and sleeves to purposely cover up her scars and walked nervously to him.

Jaxon didn’t notice at first someone was walking towards him from behind, so he mistakenly turned around in a swerve and swung close to Tiana’s face, making her flinch back and fall.

Jaxon apologized and quickly rushed to help her, “Oh, no…I’m so sorry. Are you okay?”

She took his hand and slowly got up. When she looked into his eyes, she felt like jumping in them and remaining permanently in those hazel orbits.

“Are you…okay?” His voice brought her back.

“Y.. yes. thank…you.” Her stutter would be the end of her.

“What were you doing sneaking up on me like that? You could’ve gotten seriously injured, Tiana…” He looked at her curiously as he unwrapped the gloves from his hand.

Tiana was shocked he knew her name. I mean, it was the first time they’d talked to each other, alone, and ever since the accident…he’d only comforted her like the others did. Cordially. But he remembered her name…

“You…remember my name?” Her tiny voice squeaked and her bright blue eyes sparkled with innocence and admiration.

“Of course I do. Haven’t you been staying here even before I was brought in? Why would I forget your name?” He smiled gracefully at her and her cheeks flushed with red tint. “You dyed your hair, didn’t you?”

She nodded.

“It fits you. Looks great on you…” Tiana couldn’t stop blushing. She felt she was daydreaming. He was finally noticing her.

“So, why did you come to meet me?” He finally sat down and stared at her.

“Ehn well…well …I” and suddenly, everything crumbled when she walked in.

“Hey, Jax!” Lily’s voice rang through as she skipped to meet him.

Tiana noticed how Jaxon’s eyes and whole facial expression beamed as soon as he set eyes on Lily. She just brushed against Tiana and fell on the seat beside Jax and they immediately indulged in their conversation.

Tiana stood there, motionless, invincible and heartbroken. She was pretty sure they didn’t even hear her breathing.

Feeling ashamed and defeated, she left them and secluded herself from either of them since that day. She only admired Jaxon from the distance and never approached him ever again.

But what she didn’t know was that when she left, Jaxon broke eye contact with Lily and looked around and behind her.

Lily noticed and asked, “What is it?”

“I thought she was just here..” he said, looking puzzled.

“Who?”

“She was standing behind you…”

“Who, Jax?”

He then brushed it off, “Never mind.”

Tiana snapped out of her thoughts and focused on the mission on ground.

The mysterious journal that held secrets from the past, and retaining it could help them find the truth they were looking for. It was a dangerous thing to do, because it could ruin the trust and secrecy they had carefully built during their mission. But Tiana believed that the answers they needed were in that old book, and she was ready to take the risk.

Tiana skillfully opened the lock with her quick fingers. The sound of the lock clicking could be heard in the quiet night. The door opened slowly, and Tiana saw a room filled with gentle moonlight. The air smelled old, like ancient paper and history.

As she entered the room, she felt the heavy responsibility of the task she had ahead. Tiana looked around the room, trying to find the journal among the many books and objects on the shelves. She stared at the pictures of her ancestors, who had long passed away, their serious faces appearing to observe her every move.

With determination and caution, Tiana began searching. She carefully looked through the rows of books, each one providing a glimpse into a forgotten time, until she accidentally touched an old book hidden in a quiet corner.

When she held the journal, she felt excitement surge through her. It was old and worn-out, with yellowed pages showing its age, but it held great importance that made her feel energized. This journal was the key to what Audrey wanted to find. This was it.

Leaning against a large, expensive desk, Tiana opened the journal with great respect. The delicate pages revealed secrets, and the faded ink told stories of forgotten legends and truths. As she read the mysterious passages, she realized the significance, and her eyes widened, as those words had the power to change everything.

But she had to stop or she’d be caught.

Focus.

After carefully closing the journal and putting it in her bag, Tiana felt excited and nervous The stolen treasure she now had could change their lives forever.

As Tiana stepped back into the hallway illuminated by the moon, her heart beat faster in anticipation. Whatever this journal was, she believed it had the power to rewrite their history, her history and even reshape their lives, her life.

The power she felt from reading and holding it, made her certain that if harnessed well, she could use it to get what she’d always desired.

“Jaxon’s love…Lily’s disappearance…Well, that’s already been done…” she whispered to herself as she snuck back into her room.

Tomorrow, she would hand it over to Audrey and they both would use it to get what they desired.C0pyright © 2024 Nôv)(elDrama.Org.

So, she thought.