Chereads / When the heart beat / Chapter 3 - chapter three Seed of discord

Chapter 3 - chapter three Seed of discord

Kiara had being planning carefully with Stella watching the every move if the vampire,they couldn't take the out full on so they decided to take care of the coven first and sow a seed of discord to make them turn against each other.

The moon hung high in the velvety sky, casting an eerie glow over the ancient cemetery. Shadows danced among the tombstones as the whispers of the night rustled through the air. It was in this clandestine realm that Kiara, a fierce and vengeful werewolf, planned to sow the seeds of discord within the vampire coven that had mercilessly slaughtered her packmates.

Kiara's amber eyes glinted with a deadly resolve as she prowled through the dense underbrush, her heightened senses alert to the faintest sound. She had studied her enemies meticulously, learning their routines and weaknesses, searching for any crack in their impenetrable facade. Tonight, she would exploit that vulnerability.

With stealth and agility befitting her lupine nature, Kiara found herself at the outskirts of the vampire coven's hidden sanctuary. An imposing mansion stood before her, a testament to the power and opulence of the creatures within. The smell of death and decay permeated the air, making her lips curl in disdain. These creatures, who reveled in darkness and thrived on the lifeblood of others, were about to face the wrath of the moon's chosen children.

Kiara slinked closer, her muscles coiled and ready to strike. She knew she couldn't take on the entire coven at once, but that wasn't her plan. She sought to undermine their unity, to sow the seeds of discord among them, and watch as they tore each other apart.

Using her keen senses, she detected the unmistakable scent of Damien, the coven's second-in-command, lingering in the air. He was known for his cunning and manipulation, his dark charisma capable of bending others to his will. Kiara had observed his interactions closely and discovered a particular weakness he possessed—a deep-seated insecurity masked by a facade of invincibility.

Silently, Kiara moved through the mansion's grounds, slipping past guards and avoiding the eyes of watchful vampires. She approached Damien's private study, the room where he plotted and schemed, and prepared to plant the first seed of discord.

With a flicker of her wrist, Kiara conjured an illusion—a vision of one of Damien's most trusted allies plotting to usurp his position. She carefully placed the illusion within his mind, ensuring it would sow the seeds of doubt and paranoia, pushing him to question the loyalty of those closest to him.

As she retreated from Damien's study, Kiara's lips curled into a predatory smile. The first domino had fallen, and the delicate fabric of the coven's unity was beginning to unravel. But Kiara was far from finished.

She sought out Isabella, the coven's enigmatic leader, known for her ancient wisdom and unyielding control. Isabella was the embodiment of the coven's strength, the pillar upon which their power rested. Kiara knew that undermining her authority would strike at the heart of the vampire coven.

Through careful observation, Kiara discovered that Isabella harbored a secret—her bond with a young vampire named Vladimir, an outcast within the coven. This forbidden connection was a chink in Isabella's armor, a vulnerability that Kaira could exploit.

Using her supernatural ability to blend into the shadows, Kiara positioned herself near Isabella's private chambers. She called upon her own affinity for illusions and projected a vivid scene of Isabella's secret rendezvous with Vladimir into the mind of a vampire loyal to the coven. The distorted reality would shatter their trust in Isabella's infallibility,

undermining her authority and sowing discord among her followers.

Kiara stepped back, surveying her handiwork. The coven was on the brink of internal strife, each member consumed by their own suspicions and ambitions. She had successfully sown the seeds of discord, fracturing their unity and turning them against each other.

But Kiara knew that her work was not yet done. She had created an environment ripe for chaos, but it was up to the coven members to act upon their newfound doubts. The final act would be their own, and Kiara eagerly awaited the unraveling of the vampire coven from within.

As Kiara retreated into the night, her mission nearing completion, a sense of grim satisfaction.

Though she was happy that her work there was complete,she still couldn't help thinking about Luna's betrayal.

She was devastated and left the outskirts of the vampire hidden coven going back to her forest where she found solace,she went to the place where she normally had meetings with her packmates and she couldn't help but cry as Stella consoled her.

How could she betray us,we loved her,we all cared for her,she said and felt someone lurking around in the shadows.

Who ever you are come out,she said and Luna came out sluggishly.

The familiar scent of pine mingled with the damp earth, and Kiara's keen senses picked up the lingering aroma of Luna's presence. It was a bittersweet reminder of the bond they had once shared, a bond that had shattered under the weight of Luna's betrayal.

Luna stood in the center of the room, her gaze locked on Kiara as she entered. Her face bore the weight of guilt and regret, her once-fierce eyes now clouded with sorrow. It pained Kiara to see the person she had trusted with her life transformed into a puppet of their enemies.

"Luna", Kiara's voice held a mix of disappointment and sadness, her words carrying the weight of their fractured bond. "How could you do this? How could you betray our pack?"

Luna's shoulders slumped, her voice laced with remorse as she met Kiara's gaze. "Kiara, I... I didn't have a choice. The vampires, they promised me power, eternal life. They said they could protect me."

Kiara's brows furrowed in disbelief. "Protect you? Luna, they slaughtered our packmates, our family! How can you believe their lies?"

Luna's eyes flickered with a mix of guilt and desperation. "You don't understand, Kiara. They promised me revenge, the strength to avenge our fallen packmates. I thought by joining them, I could find justice."

A surge of anger coursed through Kiara's veins, but she managed to keep her voice steady. "Justice, Luna? By aligning with the very creatures who tore our family apart? You've lost sight of what truly matters."

Luna's gaze dropped to the floor, shame etched across her features. "I know it's hard to understand, Kiara. But I thought I was doing what was necessary to protect us, to ensure our survival."

Kiara took a step closer, her voice softening with a mix of sorrow and determination. "Survival means more than mere existence, Luna. It means staying true to who we are, to our values and the bonds that hold us together. We were meant to protect each other, not to abandon our pack in search of power."

Luna's voice wavered with emotion. "I know now that I was wrong, Kiara. I see the darkness of the path I've chosen, and I'm filled with regret."

Tears welled up in Kiara's eyes as she reached out to touch Luna's shoulder, the remnants of their once-unbreakable bond pulling at her heart.

It's too late now, nothing can be done,you have done it all and have all the power you need so go back to your people,I will make sure to avenge my packmates.

Back at the vampires territory

Tension hung in the air within the vampire coven's opulent territory. The once-unbreakable bonds that held them together now strained under the weight of doubt and suspicion, sown meticulously by Kiara, the cunning werewolf. She watched from the shadows as the seeds of discord began to sprout, ready to witness the unraveling of the vampire coven.

Damien, fueled by her newfound doubts, confronted Sefra in the grand hall. His voice dripped with accusation as she accused him of plotting against him. The room fell silent, all eyes trained on the confrontation.

Sefra, his face a mask of calm authority, denied Damien's claims, dismissing them as baseless accusations. But the coven members exchanged glances, uncertainty flickering in their eyes. The cracks in their unity deepened.

Damien, stoked by his paranoia, rallied a faction of discontented vampires. He openly challenged Valerian's leadership, claiming that it was time for a new era of dominance within the coven. His charisma and ambition swayed some members to his side, further destabilizing the delicate balance of power.

Isabella, torn between her loyalty to Sefra and the doubts planted by Kiara's illusions, found herself in a position of internal turmoil. She retreated to her private chambers, seeking solace and clarity. Kiara who had just arrived and was hiding, sensing an opportunity, approached her cautiously.

"Isabella," Kiara spoke softly, her voice laced with a mix of empathy and urgency. "You're a wise leader, but even the wisest can be deceived. Question everything, including the loyalty of those around you."

Isabella's eyes met Kiara's, a flicker of confusion and desperation within them. "I trusted Sefra...but now I'm not so sure. The doubt, it eats at me. What should I do?".