Chapter 13: A Day of Rest
Mia woke up feeling refreshed, but as she sat up, she realized she was still in Kaiden's bedroom. She rubbed her temples, trying to remember. The memories came flooding back - the wolves, the attack, Kaiden's rescue.
She threw off the covers and got out of bed, determined to go to work. But as she reached the door, Kaiden appeared, his eyes stern.
"You're not going anywhere Mia," he said, his voice firm. "You still need rest."
Mia opened her mouth to protest, but Kaiden's expression brooked no argument. She nodded, feeling a pang of disappointment.
Kaiden turned to leave, but not before saying, "Mrs. Jenkins will take care of you. Just rest and recover."
As Kaiden left for work, Mia felt a sense of unease. Why had he brought her to his home? And why was he being so protective?
Meanwhile, Mrs. Jenkins watched Kaiden leave with a mixture of concern and curiosity. She had been Kaiden's house manager for years, and she knew him like a son. But she had never seen him bring a human home ever since his former lover died.
As she went about her duties, Mrs. Jenkins couldn't help but wonder if Kaiden had fallen in love with Mia. She feared for his safety, knowing that Korvus would never approve of a human in their midst. Kaiden had been hurt before, and Mrs. Jenkins didn't want to see him go through that again.
But a part of her was glad to see Kaiden happy. He had been alone for so long, and it was time he found love again.
Mrs. Jenkins ordered the servants to prepare a bath for Mia, and also some new clothes for her to change into, and soon the sound of running water filled the air. Mia was treated like a queen, with servants attending to her every need.
As she soaked in the warm water, Mia felt a sense of luxury she had never experienced before. She was filled with emotions as she realized she had never been bathed by anyone before.
After the bath, Mrs. Jenkins had the servants prepare a meal for Mia, and soon the aroma of roasted chicken and steaming vegetables filled the air. Mia's stomach growled with anticipation as she sat down to eat.
As she ate, Mia felt a sense of gratitude towards Kaiden and Mrs. Jenkins. She had never been treated so kindly before.
As the day wore on, Mia began to feel bored. There was nothing to do in the room, and she couldn't find anything to read. She tried calling out to Mrs. Jenkins, but there was no response.
The house was silent, and Mia felt like she was the only person left in the house. She decided to step out of her room and go look for Mrs. Jenkins.
As she opened the door, Mia was met with a long, empty corridor. The silence was oppressive, and Mia felt a shiver run down her spine. She took a deep breath and started to walk, her footsteps echoing off the walls.
Where would she find Mrs. Jenkins?.
she steps out, in search of Mrs Jenkins, then sees a door,just some walks away from the room she stayed in. She then opens it, it wasn't locked.
on opening she discovered it must be Kaiden's room due to how neat the room was, and the masculine aura it possessed. She then shuts it immediately, not wanting to cross her boundaries.
While continuing searching for Mrs Jenkins, she kept opening all doors on the hallway looking for her, but she wasn't in any of the rooms. Just then, she opened a door, and "Oh my" she exclaims. th
There were tons of books on all the shelves. It was magnificent. The shelves were high up, and books were left pilled up in them. Just then she noticed a chair and a table with a lantern at the corner of the room with the lantern shining on the table. "This must be the study", she than said. "But why is it dark in here".
She then puts on the lights, then began going through the shelves in search of a book to read. Some were covered in dust,and some looked brand new like they were just newly purchased. "I guess Kaiden loves to read this much" she thought within.
Just then a book caught her attention. It was a big green book at the end of the shelf on the right in which the edge of the shelf rested on the wall. The book had a sparkling gem at the side. It really was inviting, but it was high up.
She was determined to get it, so she then looks around and then finds a ladder, then climbs it, and tries reaching out to it, just then, the ladder breaks. As she was about falling, Mia then grabs on a stick which was just by the way. She hunged on to it, her breath shaking like she had narrow escaped death. Just then the lever which she leaned on thinking it was a stick starts to pull down,then in a speed, it pulls all the way down due to her weight resting on it.
Suddenly, the shelves opened into two like a big gate. Mia was so shocked. She quickly came down from the lever and walked towards the partially opened doors, And with all her might, she pushes the shelves wide open. Then suddenly , a bright light struck her eyes. She then close her eyes with full force, but soon it was out.
Mia opened her eyes only to discover a room filled with mysterious things,like Ancient books about the ware wolf and their clan, and Artifacts.
Just as she looked in wonder, she then saw a huge picture hunged on the wall. she got closer to have a look, and there she saw Kaiden,and what seemed like his father and mother portraits.
Sarah surprised, also wondering why the huge portrait was hidden away from sight, began tracing the portrait with her fingers, and just then she began to notice the strange things in the portrait .
Kaiden's wasn't fully human in the pic, he had the claws of a wolf, his blue eyes shone bright like they were glowing in the picture, his skin was covered in fur,and that she could feel. same with that of his mother and father.
The energy emanating from the picture was too much for her to bear as her eyes began heavying her while she looked at the portrait. It seemed as if the picture were alive.
she couldn't bear it again and then fell to the ground, her mind was racing with numerous emotions and questions. What did she just see, why was kaiden in the picture and why was he with fur, who were those that stood beside him, why did they possess same features as Kaiden, who really is kaiden???.
Just then, she sees a gem glowing but it's light wasn't stable. She stands up to get closer to the huge gem that sat at the corner of the room on a big table, the gem shone brighter, it seemed to bid her to come. She kept coming close her eyes then suddenly turns blue, like she becomes enchanted by it.
She begins walking slowly towards and the more she drew nearer, the greater light it possed. Soon she reaches it and then touches it. Just then as she torches it, her head bends backwards, Her hair flowing backwards and carefree to the heavy wind which begins blowing. She then lets out a great shout, but it was a continuous one.
Unveiling the Secrets of the Past
Mia's hands were glued to the gem, her mind racing with the visions that flooding her consciousness.
She saw a human, Emilia, walking hand in hand with a man who had the same features as Kaiden from the portiat.They were in love, and their happiness was palpable.
But the vision shifted, and Mia saw Emilia pregnant, with the same man caressing her belly. They were happy.
The vision shifted again, and Mia saw two men, Noah and Titus plotting to kill Emilia and her unborn child. They too possessing same features as kaiden from the portrait. These men were said to be ware wolves. they saw humans as a threat to their existence.
Mia's mind reeled as she saw the events unfold. She saw Emilia give birth, but she was killed by Noah and Titus who came to her place and devoured her.
Luckily The baby survived cus Emilia had hid her away before they could come for her. Almost as if she knew they would come for her.
Emilia's brother Alexander, found her dead by the time he came back. He then took the baby to safety.
Alexander was furious, and he gathered his friends to exact revenge on the ware wolves. They fought bravely with their guns and machines, but they were outnumbered. Alexander and his friends were killed, but not before they had taken down many of the ware wolves.
The vision shifted again, and Mia Saw Noah and Titus telling the ware wolf clan that they had warned them about the humans. They said that Emilia had betrayed them, and that they had lost many of their own.
Mia's mind was reeling, and she felt like she was going to pass out. The visions were too much for her to handle.
Just then, Jenkins rushed into the room, her face pale with fear and worry. "Mia, snap out of it!" she exclaimed,running to her and shaking Mia's shoulders.
But Mia was far too gone. She was still trapped in the vision, and she couldn't escape.
Just then, Kaiden burst into the room, his face etched with concern. "Mia!" he exclaimed, rushing to her side.
He pulled her away from the gem, holding her tightly in his arms. Mia's eyes fluttered open, and she looked up at Kaiden, her mind still reeling from the visions.
Kaiden's eyes were filled with worry, and he held her tightly, as if he would never let her go. "What happened?" he asked, his voice low and urgent.
Mia tried to speak, but her voice was shaking. She was still trying to process the visions, and she didn't know where to start.
Kaiden held her tightly, his eyes scanning her face. He knew that something was wrong.
As Mia looked up at him, she saw something in his eyes that she hadn't seen before. It was a deep concern, a concern that went beyond mere friendship.
Mia's heart skipped a beat