The Werewolf and the Hybrid

CHAPTER 15

BLYTHE stared at her sword. It was given back by Lawrence the other day. It takes a few seconds before she picks it up from the sword rack. The sword rack was brought to the room the other day – the day that Lawrence gave the sword to her.

She gripped the handle of the sword before she withdrew it from the scabbard. Kumislap ang talim ng espada ng matamaan ito ng liwanang. Tinignan niya ang repleksiyon ng kaniyang mata sa talim ng espada.

When she first held this sword – it was given by her sister – she promised herself that the vampire who killed her father would die to the sharpness of her sword. One day, when she becomes strong enough, she will find that vampire and kill him. Hindi siya titigil hangga’t hindi niya naipaghihiganti ang pagkamatay ng ama niya. But first, she needs to train herself to become strong and capable.

Ibinalik ni Blythe ang espada sa scabbard nito. Kapagkuwan naramdaman niya ang kakaibang ihip ng hangin ang yumakap sa kaniya at kasabay nito ang isang tinig na dumaan sa kaniyang tainga. “Blythe…”

Mabilis na napatingin ang dalaga sa loob ng kwarto. Mag-isa lamang siya sa loob ng silid ni Lawrence at siguradong hindi si Faye ang tumawag sa kaniya. Malinaw niyang narinig ang tinig na ‘yon ngunit hindi niya mawari kung boses ba ng babae o ng lalaki ang tumawag sa kaniya.

“Blythe…”

Blythe gasped. She looked at the door to the terrace. She could feel it. The voice… was coming from outside. But she knew she wouldn’t trust anyone. Baka may mangkukulam na gusto siyang paglaruan. She shrugged and ignored the voice she heard. She left the room and went to the training ground.

Meanwhile, in the paradise, Celeste felt that the Golden Sword that was once in her possession had finally chosen someone as its new Master. Napahawak siya sa tapat ng kaniyang puso.

“Celeste, what’s the matter? Are you feeling uncomfortable?” Lucian asked in worry when he saw his wife clutching her chest.

Celeste waved her hand at Lucian. “I’m fine. It’s just about the Golden Sword.”

“What happened?” Lucian asked.

Umupo si Celeste sa upuan na gawa sa kahoy. Sa ilalim ng sahig na inaapakan nila ay ang tubig na umaagos sa malawak na ilog.

Tumabi naman si Lucian sa kaniyang asawa. “What happened to the Golden Sword?”

“The Golden Sword chose a new Master.”

Nagtaka si Lucian. “A new Master?”

Tumango si Celeste. “But the new Master needs to pass the test of the Golden Sword. The Sword was made with my blood and pure spirits. The Golden Sword will test the new Master first. If her heart was pure and kind, she could wield the Golden Swords and the power within it. But if her heart was full of grievance and hatred, the Golden Sword would not be in her possession and would wait for generations until it could find a new owner.”

Tumango si Lucian. “But who is the new Master of the Golden Sword?” he asked.

Celeste smiled at her husband’s question. “It’s Lawrence’s mate. Our son has found his Queen.”

BLYTHE arrived at the training ground. Naabutan niyang nagte-training ang mga pack warriors. When the pack warriors saw her, they immediately stopped what they were doing, and before they could kneel, Blythe stopped them.

“Don’t kneel!” Sabi ni Blythe. “It makes me uncomfortable.”

Kaya naman yumuko na lamang ang mga ito. “Greetings, Your Highness.”

Ngumiti si Blythe. “At ease,” she said, then everyone went back to their training. Blythe smiled inwardly. After staying in the palace for two weeks, she had already got used to everyone calling her ‘Her Highness’ or ‘Lady Blythe’. Sinasabi niyang tawagin na lamang siya sa kaniyang pangalan pero hindi nakikinig ang mga ito sa kaniya kaya naman hinayaan na lamang niya.

“Your Highness.” The Head Warrior, Liam, who was training the pack warriors, greeted Blythe with utmost respect.

“Hi, Liam.” She greeted him happily. She met Liam the other day. Lawrence introduced Liam to her and, so, as Samuel, the Delta. “Can I train with them?” She asked politely.

“Your Highness…” Liam was shocked.

At hindi lang si Liam ang nagulat kundi maging ang mga pack warriors na naroon.

Ngumiti si Blythe. “Can I train with them?

“Ahmm…” Liam couldn’t, didn’t know what to say. Tumikhim siya. “Your Highness, does His Majesty know about this?”

Umiling si Blythe. “Please,” she begged Liam.

But before Liam could speak to Lady Blythe, he heard the Alpha King in the pack link. ‘Let the Queen train with you.’

‘Yes, Your Majesty.’

The pack warriors who were on the training ground silently cheered. It was an honor for them that the Queen would train with them.

Liam turned to Lady Blythe. “Your Highness, His Majesty agreed. You can train with us. But if you train with us, you will do the same as we do in our training.”

Nakakaintinding tumango si Blythe. “No problem.”

Blythe had her purpose when she wanted to join the training. She wanted to train herself to become strong.

Lawrence, on the other hand, was now looking at his mate from a distance. If Blythe wanted to join the pack’s training, he would let her because he wanted to lift the morale of every pack warrior of his pack. Not just his pack of warriors, but also every member of the Night Moon Pack. And also, he wanted Blythe to make a name of her own. Though he knew that Blythe could make it on her own.

And thus, the day for Blythe started. She joined the pack warriors to train. She did push-ups, sit-ups, squats, and planks, and she even ran for many laps. Nang matapos ang training, pagod na si Blythe. Nakakapag-training naman siya dati kasama ang kapatid niya pero hindi katulad ngayon na may mga kasama siya. All she and her sister did was to spar whenever they had time. At ngayon alam niyang matagal bago muli silang magkita ng Ate Brianna niya.

Meanwhile, the person who was in Blythe’s mind was also doing her training. Nakiusap si Brianna kay Cole na kung pwede ay sumama siya sa training ng mga hunters nito. Noong una ay hindi pumayag si Cole pero naisip niyang kailangan rin ito ni Brianna. So, he let Brianna train, but he didn’t let her join the hunters. Personal na siya ang magte-training kay Brianna.

Hunters are not friendly with Rogues. He knew that the hunters would only bully Brianna, and he didn’t want that to happen. So, he organizes a training program for Brianna and lets Brianna train in the house while being supervised by him.

Training was hard but both Brianna and Blythe ignored how hard their training was. In their mind, they needed it to achieve their goal someday.

Meanwhile, their trainers were worried.

Liam informed the Alpha King that Lady Blythe was exhausting herself in training.

While Cole was worried sick, even Brianna was already tired. She wouldn’t stop herself until she collapsed in exhaustion.

One time, Lawrence went to the training ground. Blythe hasn’t gone to school yet. Hindi pa naman pasukan kaya naman nakikipag-train ito kasama ng mga pack warriors. Pero nag-alala si Lawrence nang sabihin sa kaniya ni Liam na hindi inaalintana ni Blythe ang pagod at patuloy lamang ito sa pag-eensayo.

“Your Majesty.” Everyone in the training ground bowed their heads.

“At ease,” Lawrence said while his eyes were focused on one person who didn’t glance at him though she knew he was there.

Everyone went back to their training. Lawrence walked towards his mate who was doing push-ups. He stood in front of her. “Baby…”

“Greetings, Your Majesty.” Blythe greeted the Alpha King while doing her push-ups.

Ngumiti si Lawrence saka napailing na lang. “Baby, I know you’re tired. Please, rest for a while.”

“Are you begging me?” Blythe asked, but she just wanted to tease Lawrence.

Alam ni Lawrence na binibiro lang siya ni Blythe pero sineryoso niya ‘yon dahil nag-aalala siya sa dalaga. “Yes. Please, take a rest.” Masuyo ngunit seryoso niyang saad.

Blythe stopped and she stilled. Lawrence’s voice was gentle but serious. He reminded her of her sister. Ganun ang kapatid niya kapag gusto nitong magpahinga siya. She pouted and dropped herself on the ground. She rolled over so she faced Lawrence.

Napailing na lang si Lawrence sa ginawa ni Blythe kaya inilahad niya ang kamay rito.

Blythe smiled and accepted Lawrence’s hand.

Masuyong hinila patayo ni Lawrence ang dalaga saka maingat na pinagpag ang dumi na dumikit sa likod nito.

“Thanks.” Blythe beamed.

Lawrence was stunned. He noticed that Blythe had been smiling a lot lately. But he got jealous because Blythe was smiling at everyone – even men. He clicked his tongue. His mate’s smile should only be for him, but he knew to himself he couldn’t ask that of Blythe.

All he could was to sigh and just accept the fact that his mate was an adorable and nice lady and anyone would like her.