The First Wolf's Moon, Savannah Turberville [top 100 novels of all time txt] 📗

from exhaustion and hunger. When he did the Gray Wolf slowly approached the man to see if he was pretending. Seeing that he wasn't she called together a company of deer and few birds to help her. With all their help they gently put him on her back. She then took him back to her home and took care of him. For days, she scavenged for food for the man and let him rest. Soon days became weeks and soon the man was able to go hunt for his own food."

"As he lived with her she protected him and he made sure there was enough food for both of them. They grew comfortable with each other. When weeks became months they grew inseparatable. Little did they know that the man's hunting party was out looking for him. Some even spot the Gray Wolf and began to spread rumors about how she was a monster and how she must of savagely attacked the man and ate him. Anger rose in the man's friends and family's hearts. In rage they stormed the forest in search for her home. One night, they found it and while the man was gathering firewood and the Gray Wolf was sleeping. They came in with their spears and relentless stabbed her where every they could. She never attacked them or tried to protect herself. She just howled once and then met the eyes of all the hunters. Blinded by their rage they didn't notice her actions. As her blood stained the ground the moon began to turn blood red. Looking to the sky the man saw this. He knew that her and the moon was connected and because of that he knew something horrible was happening to the her. He ran back to the place that has been his home for months and confronted the attackers. Shocked they dropped their weapons. They told him on how there were rumors about the Gray Wolf attacking him. The man yelled that if it wasn't for her, he would of died. Ashamed they bowed their head and stepped away from the dying queen. The man then went to the her side. She looked into his eyes for the final time and took her last breath. Seeing her body become limp the man began to weep. He was like that for several long moments until he heard something whisper in his ear. Without knowing that the words was a spell given to him by the forest spirits, he said them. "Makto Necta Bosu" and what happened next changed everything. When he said those words a bright light glowed around the Gray Wolf and soon she was no longer a wolf but a woman with long flowing black hair and skin kissed by the sun.  She was beautiful and she was alive. After that night they lived together and found out that although she was no longer a wolf all the time; every time the Red Moon entered the sky she would turn back and roam the woods looking after all who dwelled there and all who needed the woods to survive. She was the first werewolf." Amanda said finishing the story and watching me. Studying my reaction.

"That's a good story but what does that have to do with me?" 

"After everything happened the queen and the man settled down and had children of their on and in turn their children had children. Generation after generation until you. You are the last of her line." I froze.

"She- She is one of my ancestors?" Amanda nodded. I released a breath that I didn't know I was holding. As I stood there I began to notice that our surroundings were beggining to shimmer and fade, as did Amanda.

"We don't have a lot of time. Let me tell you why I'm here. Tell your packs leader that the dark force has returned and he is coming to claim something he has been desiring for many centuries."

"Who is the dark force?"

"Eli." Amanda said her vioce becoming like the wind. Soon she was gone and a bright light was all I could see. As my eyes adjusted I began to see wooden walls with pictures of a smiling family. A woman with long dark red hair and emerald green eyes was holding a little boy. That boy was Nathan. I could tell because I've seen him so many times in my dreams. No, my memories. I noticed a night stand made of oak wood with a lamp was beside the bed to my right with a glass of water. Seeing it I realized how parched I was. Without hesitation I grabbed the cup and gulped it down without stopping. I was in a queen size bed that had silk sheets and a cover that made me want to go back to sleep. There was a knock on the door. 

"Come in." I said barely above a whisper. Coming into the room was Nathan. Smiling his charming smile he sat at the foot of the bed. 

"Hey." I said sitting up. 

"Hey, you feeling okay?" 

"Other than being a little thirsty I'm fine. How long have I been out?" 

"Little over twelve hours." 

"What? What happened after I passed out?" 

"Ethan left and we brought you here to my house." 

"He left voluntarily or did you threaten him?" Nathan averted his gaze and fell silent. I rolled my eyes. "Wait, why couldn't I stay at my house?" He still didn't look at me or answer. Realization dawned on me. "I'm here because Ethan knew where I live, right?"  Raising a eyebrow I stared at Nathan waiting for him to respond. With a simple nod I sighed.  "Look maybe you should fill me in on why y'all are fighting, since it has to do with me?"  Hesitantly, Nathan was about to answer when Amanda's voice rung in my ears. I want you to deliver a message to your packs leader. I then got up and left, going down the hallway I began to smell the scent of the forest and could hear the crackling of a fire. The sounds of laughter filled the air as I got closer and closer to the living room. I soon saw my mother and a man, with jet black hair that was tied back in a ponytail and his brilliant baby blue eyes reflected the fire. They were sitting on a black leather couch, each with a wine glass in their hand. I cleared my throat.

"I hope I'm not interrupting anything." I said eyeing my mother, who began to blush. Standing the man reached out his hand to me.

"Hi my name is Richard Blake, Nathan's Uncle." The man said as I shook his hand. His voice was sweet but still held a sense of pride and joy. Something inside me made me wanted to bow my head to him. I knew then that this was the leader of my pack. The Alpha. 

"Mr. Blake-" I began.

"Please just Richard." Richard cut in.

"Okay, Richard. May I speak with you alone for a sec?" 

"Whatever you have to say you can say in front of your mother."

"No, I can't." I leaned in closer to his ear. "It's a message from Amanda." I said hoping the name would ring a bell. From the look on his face I could tell it did. 

"Like I said what you have to say, you can say in front of your mother. She knows." Richard paused nervously looking at me. I was stunned. " So does Seth, Clara and... Nathan." As Richard said their name Seth, Clara and Nathan stepped into the room. Looking from one to another confusion hit me like a giant wave. Taking a deep breath I turned back to Richard.

"Amanda said to tell you that Eli is back and he is coming to get something he has been desiring for a long time." As I said this Richard's face did not change. It was as if he was wearing a mask but, really he knew what I was going to say before I said it. 

 "The Black Knights are back?" Nathan said with anger and hatred filling his eyes. "That can't be. He may be his ancestor but he doesn't have the power to bring them back."

"He does and he has."

"Uncle, you knew?"

"Unfortunately, yes. There has been some activity but they've calmed down recently."

"I wonder why." Seth interjected sarcasticly. 

"Okay that's it!" I yelled. The feeling of confusion overwhelmed me again and I was tired of it. " Listen, and listen good. We are all going to sit down and you are going to explain what the hell is happening! Am I understood?" Everyone stared at me. One by one they sat down and waited for me to start asking questions I've been wanting to ask since I met them. "We're all werewolves, right?" 

"Yes. We are a pack." 

"That's the reason we can communicate through  telepathy."

"Yes."

"By the way Nathan said 'his ancestor' when I told you about Eli. I know he's dead. So, who was he back then and who is his reincarnation now?"

"A long time ago he was a bodyguard for your ancestor Amanda. He fell in love with her, but she didn't return his feelings. She was in love with another man his named Nicoli. Knowing this Eli was in raged, so he left the clan and formed one of his own. He fo-"

"The Black Knights, okay I got that part. So, who is he now?"

"Ethan."

"Really, Nathan, you expect me to believe that when you acted so rude and voilent toward him. You just don't want me near him."

"He speaks the truth." Richard said standing, along with my mom.

"Let her see for herself the truth." My mom said putting a hand on Richard's shoulder. With a nod Nathan stood and got a antique box from over the fire place and gave it to me. I hesitated looking from one person to another. Opening it slightly I saw a amulet with a bright red ruby in the middle of a silver circle. It was enchanting. I went to brush my fingers over it when Nathan grabbed my hand. Warmth spread through me from where his skin met mine.  The confusing feelings I've been feeling for Nathan surfaced and intensified. 

"Do you think she can handle it?" His eyes were filled with worry as he looked at me. 

"She's my daughter. She can take it." Mom said with an encouraging smile and with that Nathan released my hand. I didn't want him to let go.  Apart of me longed for his touch ever since the day I let go of his hand on the first day I met him. I didn't dwell on it long for I knew they were all looking at me. Waiting for me to proceed with what I was doing. Turning my attention back to the amulet I gently brushed my fingers over it. When I did a flood of images flashed through my mind. 

Amanda was holding hands with a man who looked exactly like Nathan. Nicoli.  They were laughing and caressing each other so lovingly. Looking at each other as if where one ended the other began. It was a beautiful sight until, in the background ,I saw a man with red eyes filled with hate. My breath caught. I only knew of two people with red eyes like that. Looking closely I saw him, even though I really didn't want to. Ethan stood eyeing Amanda and Nicoli as if they were the reason his life was ruined. Eli. The next image was of Amanda and Nicoli holding each other after they made love. Both out of breath and both looking as if they wouldn't rather be anywhere else but here in each other's arms. They were lying in a king size bed with silk sheets and curtains hanging around the bed. This scene was the most beautiful of all but the next image was one of horror and sadness. A woman screams filled my ears as I saw Amanda sweating in the same bed as they were in in the previous image.