THE BLOOD OF LUNA

"There was a time when supernatural beings like werewolves and vampires used to coexist with humans in this mortal world but as time enacted, they vanished without leaving any traces of their existence. But, the legend says that werewolves are still breathing the same air as us but deep in the woods divided by a magical barrier that can't be seen by humans. The same legend says that the ancient werewolves have seven Alphas and their families are continuing their legacy............... "Do you believe in this bullshit?" Faith exclaimed, swinging around to glance at Hannah. Faith let out an annoyed sigh seeing her best friend ignoring her. "Where do you get these books?" She questioned, glancing at the book all around. "And, I never heard of this author K & K Wolf " Hannah snatched the book from her. "Don't read the book if it is not up to your preference and K&K Wolf is my favorite author. She has been in the field for only two years but her werewolf stories are more realistic compared to others" Hannah replied, creasing her book and keeping it under her desk. "Ok, I won't say anything......" She was interrupted as a customer walked into the shop. "Excuse me" A handsome man walked into the shop. "Welcome, sir, How can I help you?" Hannah asked with a smile. The man looked around and selected three types of flowers and Hannah got into her work of organizing a flower bouquet with the chosen ones. Whereas Faith was busy drooling over the man and it seems that man also noticed her as he winked at her before walking out of the shop. Hannah shook her head off as it became her routine, whenever Faith is at the shop, She doesn't leave a chance to drool over the handsome customers. 22 "Back to world Miss. Lost" Hannah playfully hit her head with a flower. "Hannah, If I was in your place I would have made one of these handsome men my boyfriend. You have to look around your surroundings instead of those books. Then you would find yourself a boyfriend" Faith said, blinking her eyes. Hannah glanced at her friend with an unbelievable gaze. She can't believe her friend can remain the same in any situation in her life. "Stop it Faith, I am not interested in these men" She replied. "Are you uninterested or because of someone?" Faith asked, walking towards her. Hannah turned around with an urge to discontinue the conversation. "Answer me, Hannah" Faith held her hand. 333333 "You know if you found a person for yourself, then it will be easy for you to escape the hell of a house of yours and also that annoying Aunt and Cousin," Faith asked the same question, which she has since the last two years. Faith closed her eyes as she recalled the incidents of two years ago. The day she got to know the life her best friend was leading. She felt ashamed of herself for not noticing the pain in her friend's eyes. Hannah glanced for a while before responding, "It won't be easy, Faith" 55555 "How could you be sure before trying?" Faith questioned, It seems this was not the first time she arrowed this question. "I will help you run away from your house," Faith added. A small smile crept on Hannah's face upon hearing her words. She engulfed Faith in her arms. "Thank you, bestie" Her voice trembled. "As you say, I am your bestie, I can help you" Faith once again asked desperately. "No, you can't" Hannah voiced as remembered the reason she was enduring the abuse of her Aunt. "Why?" Faith asked. 4444 Hannah moved to the window, the mountains and deep woods were in her view, and she recalled the past ten years. There was only one person in these years who made her laugh and the reason she continued on living although every night her thoughts were revolving around ending her life. She was ten years old when unexpectedly her mother died and she was left alone in this world. It was after her mother's death, she got to know she has an Aunt, her mother's younger sister. Being the only relative to her, she got custody of Hannah along with the savings of her mother. 444 At first, she was happy knowing still someone is left for her in this world but her happiness was short-lived as her Aunt started to reveal her true colors. At some point, she became adapted to her life and continued to live on. "Hannah, Answer me" Faith shook her arms, causing her to come out of her past. "Leave it Faith, There is the point of our discussion" Hannah replied. "I don't know what you are hiding but this Aunt of yours makes my blood boil at the thought of her," Faith said. "And, that cousin of yours passed all exams with a D grade but still she is going to college and you are working for her college fees. 444 Do you think it is fair?" Faith questioned. "Faith, when is your sister going to return?" Hannah asked trying to divert the topic. She doesn't what to talk about her Aunt anymore. "Maybe in a while" As she completed, her sister Giselle walked in. "Hi, girls," she greeted with excitement. "How was your date with Mr. Smith?" Hannah asked. "Did you guys kiss?" Faith asked earning a glare from her sister. Giselle is the elder sister of Faith and the owner of the Flower shop, Hannah is working as a florist. 5555 When Faith and Hannah graduated from high school her Aunt refused to send her to school and ordered her to find herself a job if failed to do so she would sell her to marry him off to a rich old man and the worst she said to sell her to a w***e houses. At that time Faith requested her sister appoint Hannah as her assistant. After knowing her backstory, she gives her a job and started to treat her as a sister. Giselle smacked Faith causing her to wail. Hannah let out a soft chuckle seeing these sisters batter. These interactions are like an oasis in a desert for her. So, she doesn't let go of a chance to cherish these moments. "Giselle, I will take your leave," Hannah asked. "Ok, and you can take leave tomorrow. I will manage the shop" Giselle replied. "Thank you," Hannah said and walked out with her handbag. "Leave!!!! why do you want a leave tomorrow?" Faith questioned and suddenly something clicked in her mind. "Wait, Hannah..... Tomorrow is your mother's birthday, right? Do you want me to stay back with you?" Faith asked. "No, I would like to spend some time alone," Hannah said. She made her way to her house after ensuring Faith that she is fine. 444 It is a twenty minutes walk from the shop to her house. It is a small town beside the woods and the town is surrounded by mountains. She turned her gaze to the mountains. It was a forbidden area of the town. No one in this town dares to cross the woods which lead to the mountains. The population of the town is decreasing day by day as some young people are leaving the town for their studies and better jobs. She let out a sad chuckle as she doesn't have to leave the town for studies and job opportunities. "Here comes my house" Lost in thought she doesn't realize when she got to her house. It was a small two-story building. She heard from her cousin, this house was built by her Aunt's husband before he divorced her. She dared not to ask the reason for the divorce but deep down she knows her Aunt's behavior might be the reason. "Why are you late, b***h?" Her Aunt's voice greeted her at the doorsteps. 'Control!! Hannah! Control' She mumbled before stepping into the house. She stood in a corner in silence and observed the situation in her house. It was a mess more than a house. The clothes and some shiny jewelry were spread across the living room with two big suitcases spread open on the floor. Her cousin was sitting on a couch while applying nail polish to her broken nails. "Mom, My nails got broken because of this suitcase?" She cried out. Hannah suppressed her laugh and Joy started to spread in her heart knowing her Aunt is going out. "b***h, Why are you standing there come and finish off the packing" Her Aunt, Alexa shouted. Hannah silently walked to her and started to pack the things. "Don't forget to prepare dinner by eight. Our train is at nine O'clock" Alexa ordered. Hannah glanced at the clock, It was a quarter past seven. She has only forty-five minutes, she started to hurry up. "Mom, where are we going?" Carol, Her cousin questioned. Hannah sharpened her ears to know their trip schedule. "Your Uncle is getting married," Alexa said with a happy grin. "Again" Hannah voiced out but gulped down the next instant at the glare of Alexa. "What did you say? You b***h!!" Alexa throws a scandal at her which she was successful in douching off. She was able to do it from years of experience. "Sorry," She said but she is not at all feeling sorry because it was the fifth marriage of their uncle in these ten years. Other than Her Aunt, Her mother also had a cousin. "Go and prepare the dinner" Alexa shouted. Nodding Hannah walked into the kitchen. "This girl is becoming brave day by day" She added. "Carol, if you are done with those broken nails help me with the packing" Alexa yelled. "Mom!!! My friends said I beautiful nails in the whole world" Carol said, dusting her nails. Alexa paused her work and glanced at her daughter. "What did you give them?" Alexa shouted. "What??" Carol tried to act ignorant. "Answer me!!" Alexa shouted. "My nail art set," Carol said in a timid voice. "The one, whose cost is a fortune," Alexa asked in a stern voice. Carol bobbed her head. Alexa rubbed the back of her neck in an attempt to lessen her frustration but it was in vain. "You!! Stupid girl!!! I can't believe you are my daughter, anyone can trick you" Alexa paced back and forth. "Now, come and finish off the packing" Sje walked away. "She is a hard woman to deal with. I can understand your pain dad" Carol mumbled. Hannah shook her head as she heard their conversation from the kitchen. She sometimes pities her cousin. During her early days in this house, her cousin used to play with her but her aunt scolded Carol and beat Hannah. Since that day these girls never interacted properly. Hannah finished preparing the dinner on time. Now her Aunt and Carol were standing at the doorsteps with their luggage. "b***h, Dont fly high, I will be back in a week. Don't try to search for the box" Alexa warned, she moved close to Hannah and whispered in her ear. "It is not in the same place and only I know where it is. Don't try to act smart" Alexa tapped her shoulder and walked out of the house. Leaving Hannah in emotional turmoil. The reason she is suffering from this abuse is because of that one box. To be continued......