Forbidden Mate: Awakening

~NARRATOR’S POV~

Audrey removed her hand from Leo’s grasp making him sharply turn to face her with a grimace on his face, “I knew you had a temper but not this foul. What were you thinking? Why would you want to kill him now?”

“Why shouldn’t I?!” Her eyes blared, “You should’ve let me end his pathetic life once and for all. The sight of his face makes me think things that I don’t want to…”

“Is he the reason why you came to join my side? He’s the one?” He said, almost looking pathetically at her.

Audrey felt it and spat back at him, “No! He isn’t the reason why I came over here, but he has caused me a lot of hurt and I want to make him also feel more of that hurt. I want to watch him suffer and beg when I take his life away from him.”

He stared at her, amused, “Really? He has hurt you a lot…”

After Leo stated the obvious, Audrey rolled her eyes and threw her hands beside her.

Leo continued to watch her, “But how could you have killed him when you couldn’t even think when he stood in front of you?” He sat down opposite her and crossed his legs, “I could give you ten daggers to kill him but you wouldn’t. You see, Audrey…hatred is beautiful and very destructive but you don’t have hatred for him.”

What was he saying? Audrey wanted to shut him up because he couldn’t tell her what she had for anyone or anybody. Why did she have to listen Leo’s stupid talk? He always thought he spoke wisely but most times, he just blabbed. She would’ve torn Tyler apart if he hadn’t held her back.

Audrey’s anger towards Leo seemed to be driven by her perception of him as a threat to her plans. She could remember how he made her feel like his device when they faced Lily.

“You won’t tell me what I feel, or what I can or can’t do.” She glared at him.

Leo smiled, “I know you more than you know me, Audrey. You’re so easy to read. You may have all the hate in this world but in the face of your past and true weakness, you fumble so badly. It’s cute but pathetic.”

How dare he? How could she even stand there to listen to him talk?

“I would actually have considered what you were saying if it didn’t come out from the mouth of a shameless pervert.”

Leo chuckled, “Oh, and how am I a pervert now, Audrey?”

“That bitch. You desire her over me, don’t you?” Audrey said with a feverish voice now.

Leo, ever the provocateur, teased Audrey for her jealousy, dismissing her concerns as baseless. “What are you even talking about? Don’t tell me you’re jealous.”

“You’re aware that bitch has the journal and ring, right? But you’re too busy being horny for her to realise the power oozing out of her dirty blood and bones.”

Leo’s intrigue sparked a little but he didn’t show it, “I know of her power, and that’s why I want her for myself.” He was obviously trying to get on her nerves.

“I don’t care about your petty desires,” Audrey spat, her eyes blazing with fury. “This is about our plan and achieving our goals. You can’t let your stupid emotions and desires get in the way.”

Leo laughed, his confidence unwavering. “You think too much, my dear. Jealousy doesn’t suit you. Our plan is intact, and nothing will get in the way of our success. By the way, if I want to play with another of your kind, why should it affect you?”

“It doesn’t.”

Leo stood up and walked to her. He slid his sharp fingernail down her neck, “Then why are you acting like a nagging wife now?”

Audrey gritted her teeth, “Fuck you.”

He smiled, “I like you a lot, Audrey…” He held her chin and pulled her closer to him, “… but unfortunately I want that pretty little wolf more than I desire you or anybody else right now.”

That was the final slap to her face. Audrey’s rage became too much to contain. Her powers erupted uncontrollably, causing chaos around her. Her eyes burned with fire and the impact threw Leo to the wall. The vampires around were caught in the crossfire of her unleashed energy, and panic spread like wildfire. Half of the coven basically disintegrated into the floor.

Seeing the destruction she had caused, Audrey realized the severity of her actions. Regret and guilt flickered in her eyes, but she did not stay to face the consequences of her recklessness. Instead, she fled, leaving only devastation. She couldn’t stay there.

Leo’s expression darkened, his eyes burning with anger but a sick desire. “Find her,” he commanded his men. “Bring her back to me.”

As the coven scrambled to deal with the aftermath of Audrey’s outburst, Leo turned his attention to another vampire.

“I want you to go the boarders of the pack. Pass this message to them – Give me the journal and the ring,” his voice was cold and demanding. “Or Adrian dies.”

The vampire nodded his head and went to carry out his errand.

••••••••••

She was already used to this life.

Her life.

Her decision.

Her choice.

Fuck Leo. She thought she needed him which was wrong in her head now since she was well aware she was more powerful than him and to make herself believe she needed anyone was a recipe for disaster.

She unfortunately started to see him differently than the useless persona he’d always prouded himself as but he was another reason why she would hate men for all her eternity.

He wanted Lily more than he wanted her.

She shouted into the air and echoes of her own voice welcomed her into the forest she’d been navigating for the past five hours. Why did she always have to be competing with Lily in one way or the other all through her life? Why was that bitch the bane of her existence? She just wanted to be rid of her once and for all.

She knew where she was off to. Her destination – the Pivoc Cave of the Black Healers. The more power she garnered, the more unstoppable she’d be and then she’d truly and in fact not need anyone.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting shadows across the Black Forest, a sinister presence stirred within its depths. Audrey, fueled by her thirst for power and vengeance, set out on a treacherous path to confront one of the elusive Black Healers.

The reason she wanted their powers was because she was aware that the mysterious healers were renowned for their abilities to harness the dark energies of the supernatural world.

That, she desired.

As Audrey ventured deeper into the heart of the forest, her mind raced with thoughts of the potential power that awaited her. She envisioned herself standing at the pinnacle of strength, no longer in the shadows of the werewolves or vampires. She could finally take control of her destiny and enact her revenge against those who had wronged her.

Her heart pounded in her chest as she arrived at the sacred clearing, bathed in an eerie glow. She felt the Cave was there but couldn’t see it. Of course, it was hidden to natural eyes and to those who were foul of heart.

A Black Healer stood in the center, his face obscured by a dark hood, and a palpable aura of energy surrounded him. Audrey could feel the raw power emanating from the Healer, and a sinister smile crept across her lips. She licked her lips and came closer to him.

With total confidence, Audrey stepped forward, her eyes locked on the Healer. “I seek the power that you possess,” she declared. There was noone more desperate and ambitious as she was, that she could bet her life on.

The Black Healer’s voice was low and foreboding as he responded, “You have returned, Ashtarah. We are to welcome you with a huge feast but this time your return wasn’t anticipated at all.”

Audrey was a bit confused. Why did he refer to her as the goddess she served? She decided to be smart and play along.

“I remembered you not to speak too much. Give me what I have come here for and you won’t have to bear to be in my presence any longer or come to terms with my return.”

He hesitated before talking, “The power you seek comes at a cost. Are you willing to pay the price?”

Without hesitation, Audrey nodded. “I’m prepared to do whatever it takes to gain strength and seize control.”

The Healer’s eyes bore into hers, as if searching her soul for truth. The remaining part of his face was covered in black. “Very well. Embrace the darkness, and the power shall be yours.”

With those words, the Black Healer began a ritual on the spot, chanting ancient incantations that reverberated through the clearing. The air crackled with energy as the dark forces responded to his summons.

Audrey felt a surge of power coursing through her veins, empowering her with abilities beyond her wildest dreams. More and more, it seeped into her veins and essence and she revelled it.

As the ritual reached its climax, a burst of dark energy enveloped Audrey, and she felt the raw power of the Black Healer merging with her own. Her senses heightened, her strength multiplied, and she could feel the darkness within her growing stronger.

Embracing her newly acquired strength, Audrey smirked triumphantly. “I am your equal now,” she declared, her voice sounding overtly arrogant.

The Black Healer regarded her with caution and approval. “Remember, this power comes with consequences. Do not underestimate its weight,” he warned before slowly vanishing into the shadows.

But Audrey halted him.

“No! That was too easy…too simple. I know you’ve helped the chosen one find the ring so why would you easily help me without any questions? Why were you standing here, already awaiting my presence?” Audrey’s eyes rose in suspicion.

The Black Healer re-emerged into the clearing to the same spot he stood and spoke, “We know what is before it will be. That is how we anticipated your arrival, Ashtarah.”

“And did you also anticipate my request?”

He was silent first then spoke, “Yes.”

“Liar…tell me what did you put in me?” Her voice rose.

“What you asked for. Strength, control and power.”

“I asked for the powers that flows through your veins. I already have what you claimed to give me.” She stepped closer.

“The ritual has already been performed. There is no undoing or a second doing.”

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As Audrey came closer to the Black Healer, a deadly grin formed on her lips. She could sense the immense power emanating from the Healer, and a burning desire to possess it consumed her. He had tricked her once but not this second time.

Without hesitation, she lunged at the Healer, using her cunning and strength to overpower him. He tried to snap his fingers to disappear into thin air but she used her magic to pin his hands into the earth below.

With a ball of dark energy, she forcibly absorbed his powers, and felt them flow through her veins like a potent concoction. She swallowed everything as it flowed from the Healer’s ears, eyes, mouth and nose.

When he was completely drained and rendered useless, she stood up and kicked his face.

“You are nothing compared to me now,” Audrey taunted the weakened Healer, reveling in her strength. “I am the true master of these powers, and I will use them to achieve my goals.”

With her newly gained powers, Audrey’s thirst for more power intensified. She was no longer content with being a mere follower; she craved dominance over the realm. Audrey’s thirst for power now led her on a relentless path of destruction.

With the stolen powers of the Black Healer, she would now become a formidable force, leaving a trail of chaos in her path. Her obsession with the journal and the ring would drive her to commit unthinkable acts, putting the lives of both werewolves and vampires at risk.

She could see the future in front of her eyes, the destruction and havoc she’d wreck on the realm. She saw it all clearly.

But she could care less.

She walked away stylishly from the frail body of the Healer with a devilish grin on her face.

“Ashtarah….” Her red and black eyes glowed ferociously as she called her goddess’s name.