Wolf of Stone novel Chapter 39

"A female version of a stud."

"...."

"I'm done with you."

Liza laughed and nudged my shoulder, "Don't pretend it's not true. You were so badass out there I almost didn't recognize you!"

"Yeah yeah," I groaned as I stretched my aching limbs.

An image of a certain person appeared in my mind.

I gasped, "Axil! What happened to Axil!?"

Liza's eyes brightened in response as she pointed over her shoulder, "he's sleeping right over there. Oh my god! You should've seen what happened! It was so freaking awesome!!"

I stood up on aching limbs and immediately latched my eyes onto Axil's unmoving figure on the ground. I walked over and knelt beside him, my heart twisting at his peaceful expression.

I hesitated...

I almost got him killed because I froze while he burnt...

Guilt and shame tugged at my heartstrings as I reluctantly traced my fingers across his face.

"How was he healed?" I asked.

Liza came to stand next to me, "that's the awesome part. I threw him into the pond and watched the water caress him, peeling off his dead flesh and giving way to the new skin beneath. Bruh you should have seen it though! The way his skin p-"

"I don't need that many details!" I cringed as the image appeared in my mind. "Did you see anyone?"

"Nope. It was just Axil in there, floating around. When I was sure he was fully healed, I dragged him back out and he's been sleeping ever since."

"How long has it been?"

"Just a few hours, the sun's out so I'd assume late morning to early afternoon."

I sighed deeply and pulled back my hand, looking up at Liza. I reeled back in surprise at the big cheshire grin that was on her face.

"What?"

"You like him, don't you?"

I spluttered in disbelief, "what!?"

Liza smirked at me, "don't pretend like it's a secret. I literally see it every day. Was just waiting for a time where I can get you alone... so, are you guys together?"

I sighed and ran a hand down my face, "Liza... the man is unconscious on the ground because I watched him burn alive and you're talking about us being together!?"

Liza waved a dismissive hand, "tough love, am I right?"

My mouth twitched slightly as I tried to keep the smile from showing. This was not the time or place.

I turned back to Axil and cupped his cheek gently, "after what I did..." I trailed off.

Nah

It couldn't be...

They're dead.

And I had more important matters to deal with.

I think it's time we stopped snooping around and face Tiana semi face to face.

Yes, semi cause ain't no way I'm putting myself in any more unnecessary danger.

T.T

"You guys," I called out to get their attention, raising my eyes to stare at them determinedly, "I know what we should do to switch things in our favour... and Axil," I smiled at him, "it's time to get your family back."

"So, here's what I figured out," I made sure that I've gained both of their attention before continuing, "The beasts within all werewolves of Sylia are being suppressed by Tianna. We've already kind of figured out that much but I've figured out exactly how it's being done and the spells that are being used."

"What's going on then?" Liza asked.

"Double edged spells, meaning spells that could be cast simultaneously without cancelling each other out. It's really rare amongst our kind and only a select few has the ability. Apparently, Tiana, combined a suppressive spell with a memory altering spell. By doing this, you have a town filled with oblivious werewolves who think they're humans."

"So how do we fix it?" Axil asked.

"In order for her to reach an entire village, Tiana had to have been standing at a central spot within the village back then. This would have given her a better chance of reaching everyone."