Chapter 8 Elowen POV . A 65 The clock clicked over , and my eyes snapped open like someone had dumped ice water straight into my soul . My skin tingled . The air shifted . I sat up in bed , heart thudding loud and fast , and then the dream slammed into me like a freight train I'd already survived once tonight . Flashes of needles . Cages lined in silver . Blood . The symbol again ... white mask . Black blade . Silver cage . The screams weren't strangers this time . They were mine . And then ... Moonlight . Soft . Warm . Calling . My breath caught in my throat as the glow intensified in the corner of the room . Something shimmered .... Took shape . And there..glowing like the night sky wrapped in stardust , her silver eyes ancient and burning with knowledge..stood a woman cloaked in lunar light . Selene . 1/4 Chapter 8 The Moon Goddess . My goddess . " Oh , I whispered . " Shit . " She smiled softly , and somehow it made everything worse . " Elowen , " she said , her voice velvet and thunder . " My vessel . My wild one . You were born for more than this pack . More than this forest . " I couldn't move . Couldn't breathe . " I don't understand , " I whispered . " Why me ? " Her eyes glowed . " Because you are both . Fae and Wolf . Moon and Magic . You are the balance they tried to erase . " I blinked . " Who's they ? " Her face hardened . " The Aegis Protocol . They've hunted your kind for centuries . They believe power like yours should not exist . " My stomach dropped . " But ... I'm just a wolf . " " No , " she said gently . " You are the last hybrid born of a true union . A child of love , not experimentation . That makes you the most dangerous creature in existence to them . And the only hope for everyone else . " I couldn't speak . Couldn't think . " You must prepare . You must awaken . " And then she was gone . Moonlight faded . Silence fell . And all that remained was the chest in the corner , glowing softly with silver runes . I didn't hesitate . 2/4 11:54 Mon , Sep 22 Chapter 8 465 65 I slid out of bed and crawled to the chest like it was a damn altar . The lock clicked open with a pulse of warm magic , and inside ... two envelopes rested on top of folded cloth and ancient scrolls . One from my father . One from my mother . My hands shook as I opened the first . Elowen , If you're reading this , it means you're eighteen . It means I didn't make it to tell you the truth in person . I'm sorry for that . Your mother and I ... we weren't supposed to be together . Fae and wolves are forbidden to bond . But we did . And we made you . You are more than a girl with a strong wolf . You are the Moon's Chosen . The balance . The key to ending the war that's coming . You've been spelled to keep your fae side dormant . Not to harm you ... but to protect you . When the time comes , find the witch in Scotland . Her name is Morrigan . She will remove the spell and awaken who you truly are . They will come for you , Elowen . But you are not alone . Trust your instincts . And when the time comes ... trust your mates . I love you more than this world could hold . -Caelan- Your Father I didn't even realize I was crying until the second letter blurred . This one was written in flowing , delicate script , perfumed faintly with something wild and floral and ancient . My darling daughter , Forgive me . For the silence . For the spell . For every day I wasn't able to hold you . The fae realm imprisoned me for choosing love . For choosing your father . For choosing you . But you are not a mistake . You are a miracle . 3/4 11:54 Mon , Sep 22 Chapter 8 65 I named you Elowen for the elm tree..strong , graceful , enduring . But you are also Skye..the storm , the moonlight , the power . Seek the witch . Awaken your magic . And never forget : your bloodline was made to unite what others fear . Find me . I am always with you . -Your mother , Aerilaya of the Starborn Court The third held a sheet of paper with only a name ... Morrigan Lairch . And an address in Scotland . Scotland !? Wtf !? I stared at the chest until I couldn't anymore . My whole body buzzed like lightning lived under my skin . And then everything went black . When I woke up , the sun was rising . Chapter Comments Kitty W 7 days ago wowwww it totally draws me in , glad one of her parents still alive 16 SHARE 2 Reviews > 1 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!