DEVI - I {Fall of the Hunters}

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n horse riding at such a tender age. To keep them calm and safe, Gayatri replaced the healthy pair of horses with small ponies. In the past five years, the old woman has disco

hakti let out a loud giggle watching the excitement of her younger sister. Her brown hairs were braided at the side and emerald eyes stared i

day. It was Devi’s fifth birthday and Shakti’s sixth. Both the sisters were born on the same day with a difference of a year. They both always behaved like twins and

them with these beautiful ponies. Maybe an hour of th

sorrow in the eyes of their family. Their hearts would crave for celebration remembering how Indra and Rudra and little Sam, get to celebrate on their days, yet the two would hold their tongues and go with the flow. Nonetheless the awful day, they would get numerous presents and

mother. But he fears the day when Devi will question her absence. She is too young at the moment to

evi was lo

has managed to become the

ho calls

the fact that everybody else calls him Edward. It came to him when for

Ocean

all it right back but jumbled over the wo

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nd was still stuck to the part where he feels these weird sensations whenever Devi touches him or is close. His mother has refused to name his feelings until he g

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rs to freshen up. When the two separated their ways, they were immediately guided by mai

s fail to keep Devi focused. She was more into books and watching her father's training. She loves to

g through financial reports of the kingdom. On her way to the hall, Devi suddenly collides with a wall and loses her balance. Landing on her hips, sh

her I

. She raised her hands in order to climb in his arm but when he didn’t move, sh

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er by the neck. The love and delight washed away from Devi’s face and she stared at him terrified because he looked scary and angry. It was the birthday of sisters, the death an

is, whenever I look at you, my blood boils. I want to do nothing but kill you and rip the head of your father. I hate you all,

th of 15-year-old won against the pleas of 5-year-old. Devi fell hard on the floor feeling immense throbbing on the entire cheek. A ringing sensation

ly got up and ran to he

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s they were all busy in their own thoughts. But Shakti saw right through it. She would glare at Indra every 10 minutes while stuffing a spo

teless dinner, the family

ists and laid her head on his shoulder sleepily. Opening the doors of her room, King Raghav stepped inside and walked towards her bed. Laying her between the soft covers, he kissed her forehead and caressed he

dprint?” he asked in shock taking a good look by holding

er eyes, hiding the truth within them. King Raghav pursed his lips and reached for the ointm

save those who hurt you?” he asked and she huffed

ant to handle it on my own. On

ike her. She is growing up fast. He didn’t know whether to be happy or concerned. A child talking ab

inside and out. He is going to hurt all of us someday.” S

d if you need to talk to me, I will always be there for you, no matter how big or how small your problem is, I will be there. Don’

l minds. Revenge sucks the good inside us. It’s a low-key but powerful rock to break. The people carrying it in their hearts may achieve

nd finish the problem before it claws your heart. Know one thing; Revenge is not salvation, but a murder

till illuminated room, a

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miles lovingly and lifted her in his embrace. He was ten, but his strength and structure were equal to 15 years old. Lycan genes are famous for their fast healing and rapid growth.

so much.” She whisp

e extended it in front of Devi, she snatched it within a blink of an eye and eagerly ripped the packaging with wildly beating heart, curious to see what’s inside. She always waits for Ocean’s gift because they are unique a

smerized. The thread-like silver chain felt so light in her hand. A small silver pendant carved in the

it. It will remind me of you, always.” Her words settled warmth in his

d lovingly and bent lower to peck her cheek but the moment he got closer, his left eye started to twitch. A pink handprint caught his attention. His

this? T

ess rattled Devi from inside. She looked in

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don’t you lie. It doesn’t suit sweet

d his heart and he sighed. Picking her up, he tucked

e both know that I would never hurt my doll.

told you that he hit me, you will get angry.” She whispered in his ear as if revealing some

beyed smiling and soon drifted to sleep. Ocean cracked his knuckl

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her eyes landed on Indra’s bruised face. He was having a hard time opening the swollen bla

watching the struggle of her brother. She winced ever

you been in a fight recently?” Grandma Ga

d came down to have water, but fate had different plans. Sorry Devi, it won’t happen again.” He

ghost. Devi, I wish Ocean was my friend.” Shak

ffed her mouth with bacon until her

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