The Odious Queen

Never try to fight the darkness

It may go for a while but it will come back in full force

Cordellias POV

I sat outside the house, cassandras words still echoing in my head.

I was adopted.

I sat outside for a while, re-thinking everything. Maybe I should just confront Mum.

I stood up and started running into the forest. I didnt mind that I was barefooted, I just ran.

The forest had always seemed to clear my mind and give me peace.

I ran for a while and decieded to turn back when I heard a scream.

It sounded so similar to the ones in my dreams and visions. I heard it again and it was filled with despair, loss.

”No ” was all I muttered as I ran with all my might.

I tried to run with speed but it wasnt working, I decieded to continue running, with or without my powers I was a fast runner.

I reach my house and found the front door wide open.

Mama never left the doors open.

I walked in and I saw what forever scared my mermory.

There on the floor lay Codys body, dead body. A huge chunk had been taken from his stomach and it was obvious it was a wolf.

I sniffed the air : ROGUES!

I walked in slowly and stepped over the corpse. It hurt to think that.

I saw a wolf that had been stabbed to death but wasnt yet dead and knew he was the one who killed Cody.

I wanted to rip him apart and I did. I tore his body apart in a fit of rage.

I heard another scream and was reminded that there were more to kill.

It came from Mamas room.

I walked in there and saw a Dryad kill my mother. Cassandra screamed and I lost it.

I woke up with a start and sighed as I cleaned my sweat.

I looked at the time, it was four am.

I crawled out of the attic I spent hours cleaning and made some space to sleep in.

I walked slowly down the stairs and was a bit relieved to find coffee. I was never a morning person but Mamas escapade made me like this.

It still hurt to think of her, even when she had done wrong, I had forgiven her.

My eyes became misty and I blinked back the tears. I wouldnt allow myself to cry. I can only have glassy eyes but the tears must never fall.

I had cried and I lost my family for it. Never again!

The hot water was ready and I made my coffee then proceded to the pantry to make some breakfast for Aunt Lela and Rebecca, and some lunch in advance so theyll just be microwaved.

It was Monday and I knew how much students loved Mondays.

It was like hell for them. I didnt think of it like that.

Mondays were a fresh start. A new week at school. I took out my phone while waiting for the hot water I used to rinse the starch of the spaghetti to cool down.

I wanted to text Stacey when I remembered that we werent on good terms. I sighed and continued cooking.

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Aunt Lela had woken up by six and her daughter a few minutes after. Rebecca had complained of feeling so dizzy and not remembering what happened last night.

Well darling thats because you never did anything in the night, you were unconcious.

Well, darling its because you sent too much pain waves for her to faint and not go into a short coma

The strange voice in my head mocked.

”Morning Delli ” she finally said after all her grumbling. I just gave her a polite nod and served her her breakfast.

”What is this? ” She asks in disgust when I gave her some herbal tea.

She pushes the cup away and I push it back

”Its for your headache, itll help ” I said softly and went back to doing the dirty dishes.

I could feel her staring at my back and I knew she didnt touch the tea so I made her headache worse.

She groaned in pain and Aunt Lela forced her to drink the tea.

Here I was thinking some of our African habits have been washed away by the American.

”The headache will soon be gone ” I said in a soft gentle tone.

I released my hold on her and made the pain slowly but surely fade away.

”Now how are you feeling? ” Lela angrily asked after some time.

”Surprisingly that shitty… ” Aunt Leka cleared her throat warningly and Rebecca sighed ”That foul looking and smelling tea actually worked ”

”Rebecca go and prepare for school, its a Monday you know? ”

She groans as her mother chases her upstairs.

Few minutes later she comes back down.

”Wait! ” I call when she walks past me, headed for the door. ”I packed you lunch. Spaghetti. I know its your favourite and, I made a special sauce ”

I handed her the food and winked.

She stares at me and then hesistantly takes the food.

Poor little witch thinks youve poisoned her.

I smile as she stares at me.

”Goodbye Rebecca, have a nice day at school and goodluck. Youll need it ” I finished while darkening my soft tone.

Something told me she had other extra activities besides school.

She stares in horror as I smile and shut the door. I have a good feeling about this week.

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Macks POV

Its been two weeks! Two **ing weeks since Cordelia left to New York.

Two weeks since I found my mate but she hasnt let me mark her yet.

Sure weve mated, but she won let me mark her.

Something about not the right time and wanting a wedding.

”Alpha? ” A pack warrior asks bringing me back to the present. ”What do we do about the hunter problem? ”

Ah yes the hunter problem.

A hunter has been at the borders, killimg any creature that passes by.

No one had caught a glimpse of them until now

”Bring in the person who claims to have seen the hunter ”

”Yes Alpha ” he scurries out and comes in with a very shaggy looking woman.

The woman looks around the office in wonder and jumps when I clear my throat. I gesture for her to sit and she sits hesistantly.

”Whats your name? ” I ask

”Klara ”

”You claim to have seen the hunter who has been terrorising my pack for the past week ” I go straight to the point as I have no time to waste.

The hunter could strike again.

”Yes Alpha, I did ”

”Well do tell who it was and describe them ”

”Well, Aplha. I don know who she is but she is very swift. She… ”

Hold on a second, she?

”Did I hear you say she? ”

She flinches at my loud tone and I calm myself down and gesture for her to continue.

”She had attacked yesteday afternoon. She is quite the average height with very dark skin. She is a black! She attacked with all sorts of weapons. She had killed ten creatures before I could escape ”

How does she know all this?

”Klara? ”

”Yes Alpha? ”

”How do you know this? ”

”I hid in the trees and when she found me I feigned dead and as soon as her back was turned, I ran for my life ”

Interesting

”Klara can you describe her in details? ”

She nodded

”She is black. Has these dark eyes that could resemble black but are brown. Thick brown hair, eyes that are always in slits, a small nose, average height, a bit huge and is very fast and agile ”

She finished with a look of horror on her face as she remembered the hunter.

I pray to the moon goddess its not cordellia

My wolf suddenly says and I agree.

The man drawing the hunter finishes and my blood runs cold when the woman agrees that that is the hunter.

”Cordellia ” I whisper as I stare at the drawing.

Lady Emmaline must hear this right away!

Emmalines POV

”My lady! ” The messanger cries as he runs into the court. ”Word from Mack. Says they have a picture of the hunter ”

All heads turn towards him and me

”Bring ” I beckon to him and I open the letter

Princess Emmaline,

A witness had given one of my most talented pack members the details of how the hunter looked and the hunter was drawn. I have sent you a copy of the drawing and hope the news wouldnt be too shocking as we will have to have a change of plans in our mission.

Signed

Alpha Mack.

I open the other envelope and take a look at the picture.

”The stars above! ” I exclaim with shock.

The whole court seems shocked to see me in an uncollected behaviour.

”My fellow people. We have found the lady who has been terrorising the entire kingdom for a week ” the court breaks into murmurs as they find it is a female and not a male ”I want every specie here to go to their meetings and spread word. Our hunter is no other than Cordellia Blacks! ”

And so! The hunter has been found.

And all kingdoms will soon know about this.

Question of the day

1.) Is Cordellia actually the hunter?

2.) Will Lela really help Cordellia or push her away once the news gets to her coven?