The Rose That Never Withered (Wattys 2017)

‡Chapter 7 - Frey' Monstratosei‡

"I think you know you've found someone special when you meet them for the first time, and it feels like you're just picking up where you left off. You look at them and think, "Where have you been?" - Caitlyn Siehl

Alex Pettyfer as Regan Grimoire :) ^^^^  (♥○♥) Oh my....

I found Delilah and asked her where Dianne might possibly be.

"She went to town to buy something she said was important."

"What was it?" I asked. She was in town, no wonder I haven't seen her. She must've left early in the morning for the long travel. It was a thirty minute ride from here to town, an hour on foot.

"She, um, didn't say... I'm not really sure Eli." She went on to stirring her pot of soup, still in the fire.

"I see"

I guess I'll just have to wait for her then.

The question now was, what do I do in my spare time? I know, I whispered mentally as a thought came to mind, Dianne's book. The only book I had concerning monsters. Well, the only book I had, period.

I went straight to my room, excitement powering my every step. There was not much to do since I finished all the tasks given to me, personally, by Dianne. She said I could take a break if, and only if, I finish all my work. So this my friend, is a hard earned free time. So a wisely-spent, free-time this shall be.

Scanning the table of contents, my eyes landed on the Lycans. These creatures are truly magnificent. I find the idea of changing into another creature amusing, much more if wolves. Wolves are such mysterious creatures to observe. I kept in mind the page number and flipped through the book until I found it.

Page 306

The Lycans (Werewolves, Shape-shifters) are the direct descendants of the Frey line. The Frey bloodline was believed to be blessed by Artemis, the Moon goddess herself, to balance out their cursed comrades, the blood thirsty creatures known as the Vlads.(Vampires, Bloodhounds).

For centuries the Lycans have been in war with the Vlads, seeking revenge for their fallen comrades. On rare occasions though, they kill for the balance they have been entrusted with by the goddess.

The next page showed a half man, half wolf, holding a head in between its jaws, eyes rolled completely behind its head as it was decapitated from the body. The moon was bright behind the creature's back, making the picture look much more sinister than it really was.

I could imagine it dropping the head and howling at the moon, claiming its victory.

Such magnificent creatures.

How to kill a Lycan.

Vlad Venom. Silver weaponry.

It costs, but it's worth your life.

I stared at the image again. It started moving. I felt like I was there, the tree behind the whole scene.

Oakwood, I was there.

There's something behind me. I know it wasn't human so I started running. Call me paranoid but, I'd rather be paranoid than end up a lifeless corpse.

Reports around town had confirmed several animal attacks resulting to death, but I knew no animal can do such damage.

There was something else out there, something else entirely different.

It's getting nearer. I could hear heavy footsteps sounding near me.

I can see my family's house in the distance. Just a few more yards and I'll be safe.