Episode 4

It seems we are doomed!" I heard my wolf sigh in the most devastating tone.

I couldn't even reply to her. I couldn't even say any other words. I just put on a red gown and wore my slippers, which were visibly worn out and outdated.

My eyes suddenly flashed to the mirror, making me bite my lower lips in pain. The different colored eyes weren't fading, instead they seemed to be becoming brighter.

What sort of mystery is this?

I followed the guards who gave me a wide gap with those disgusting stares.

That isn't my problem.

What is going to happen to me in the palace today?

Finally, I got to the entrance door and felt my blood freeze. My whole body went stiff and I couldn't even move again till one of the guards slapped me...

"Don't dare waste our time!" He scowled, and I sniffed back my tears. The door was opened and everyone turned their gaze to me. All the Royal members were present, along with some Alphas from other neighbouring packs. They were up to five in number.

"What is going to happen please?" I whimpered to myself, drawing my feet further away. Just then, my gaze fell on a sorcerer, and then I knew what it was again.

My lips quivered with both hands clutched tightly. My legs were too weak to carry me further, I paused my pace, knowing fully well that I would fall if I took another step.

This is the most painful moment for a werewolf. The use of wolfsbane to determine whether a werewolf has a demon.

The concoction can be made only by a sorcerer. They add other substances which are unknown. Once the werewolf takes the mixture, he or she will pass through heartbreaking pain. Every bone would be cracked, the muscles would be pierced, every part of the body would be on fire. If the werewolf had a demon in them, they would turn into the form in half a minute.

I had passed through this pain three times and hadn't changed to any demon. Why again?

One of the guards pushed me forcefully, and I fell to the ground in the middle of the hall. Everyone had that disgusting countenance spread over their faces.

"Hello everyone, here is she, the killer of the most beautiful and powerful Luna In the history of our park, she was a strong woman and fought side by side with me. Her first pregnancy caused her death. She wasn't aware of the demon in her belly. I would have doubted that she was the killer if there was no difference in her eyes. It only means she is something else!" The strong voice of the alpha resounded throughout the whole building with an aura of authority and power.

Everyone listened in silence!

"Just today, I decided once again to check her real identity. She nearly blinded my second Luna's eyes and claimed it was unintentionally. I'm quite afraid that she may one day shift into that demon in her and cause havoc among my household..." He paused and glanced at me. I was also staring at him with tears blinding my eyes, but it seemed like my tears were fuel to his anger as he growled more angrily instead of getting soft.

"My wife had recommended a new sorcerer to check on her. She isn't like the former ones, I have heard some good history about her and won't doubt her words. She's been a sorcerer for a long time... we're using this medium to invite her over so she can clear our doubts about who Elena is." He growled the last part, gesturing at me.

I shifted my gaze to the woman who would be In her late sixty's, she was dressed in a red robe and had her own concoction in her palm. The scent was already getting to my nostrils, making me cry even more.

I can remember the pains from the past ones and wished not to go through them again, but it seems my prayer isn't going to be answered today because she was already walking close to me.

"What is your name?" she asked, peering into my eyes.

"Elena..." I replied quickly, with a hiccup.

"What is your full name?" She huffed with a higher tone.

I glanced at my dad and saw his deep frown. It made my heart shatter.

Is this man really my father?

"I'm Elena Wolve.." I replied, the surname sounding weird in my mouth. It has been a really long time since I mentioned that.

"Tell us who you really are. If you don't know, then tell us all about your dreams, like who has been appearing to you, or whose voice you have been hearing. It would make me decipher the kind of demon in you, but if you refuse to spit it out, then you will have to drink this and you know what pain you will be passing through.." the woman stated with that strong tone and a straight gaze at my strange eyes.

I was forced to scoff at her questions; I was just forced to even sneer at her. She just looked stupid to me.

"No one appears to me in my dreams. You want to know my dreams? Then think about how it feels to be rejected. Yes, my dreams are full of pain. I keep seeing my father and everyone hitting me and treating me like a slave. As for the voice talking to me, it's only my wolf. All I can hear is her voice. Just stop those stupid questions!" I huffed, getting so pissed up.

I don't even know where the courage came from.

Have you developed a wagging tongue?... guards!!!" My own father called out. He was surely going to order them to beat me...

"Wait, there is no need for that. The demon in her would surely be furious to see me, so he put the courage in her. My substance would show it to you all..." She gloated, and I felt more angry and wished I could slap the hell out of her.

She was just so sure it would work on me, like seriously.

"Hand it to me!" I scoffed and took it...

It would only cause me pain but not kill me, and... I am not a demon, so I have no fear!

Without hesitation, I gulped down the whole bitter substance into my belly. Before I felt blurry as the pain came in, I caught a glimpse of the huge smirk on her face as I drank it all...