A Spark in the Dark Shadow

WEREWOLF

IN

THE

SHADOW

(A VEAWOLF AND A WEREWOLF STORY)

*The Family Slave*

"Ouch"A little voice can be heard as she tries to lift herself up from the ground. She stands up slowly, holding her waist. She looked dirty and pale. Her face could show the result of poor nutrition. Her long an unkept hair laid on her back. She was trying to clean the kitchen when she slipped and fell.

The thudding sound woke the whole of Balcoin coven (consisting of Amber Balcoin, Joshua Balcoin and their children, Dawn and Katherine Balcoin) up. They rushed out of their comfort zones into the kitchen.

The girl stood holding the broom in her hand. Her pale face could show how sick she is. She knew the kind of trouble she has gotten into.

"Am sorry. I didn't mean to disturb the coven"She apologized before anyone could say anything. Her fingers begin to shake.

"How many times have I warned you never to apologise while looking straight at our faces?"Amber said. Her face could show how irritated she is when looking at the girl. The girl immediately bowed her head with her lips trembling.

Jacob walked up to her and gave her a resounding hit on the face.

"Ouch!"The girl cried in pain.

"You daughter from the de vil. How dare you disturb the peace of the Balcoin coven?"He asked her while spitting on her face.

"Am sorry dad"The girl said and went down on her knees. Tears trickled down her cheeks.

"How dare you call me dad. I never want to hear that from your mouth"Joshua barked at her. He looks at her with anger.

Her name is Mara Balcoin. She is also part of the coven. But she was a result of an affair between her father, Joshua, and a shewolf. At least that's what she was told.

She as been the weakest in the family. She has been weak right from birth so her family seemed ashamed of her.

"Very soon, you'll be out in the street where those stronger vampires can eat your d a m n flesh"He said.

"That's right dad"Katherine said with that tiny little voice of hers. She giggled loudly. She's a sixteen years old vampire. She had always wanted Mara out of the house. She read a lot about veawolves and they seems more powerful than normal vampires. So she has considered Mara a threat.

"Dad please. Her her go. As you can see she's hurt too"Dawn, the thirteen years old son said, referring to the deep cut on Mara's left arm. Mara immediately hid the cut with her clothes. She didn't realize that it was opened and visible all these while.

Dawn is always in support with Mara. He always feel bad whenever his father, mother or sister tortures her for every little mistake she makes.

"Hmm..."Joshua sneered at Dawn. He doesn't want to look like a bad person in front of his son.

"Take this"He handed an ointment to Mara, "it will replenish your health and make your wound heal faster, get a quick bath and you all should get ready for school"

Mara quickly collects the ointment and pi her face down. Joshua cleared his throat and walked out with his hands crossed at his back.

Amber who stood quietly at the door hissed and walked out. Seeing Mara everyday makes her remember the past affairs of her husband. She gave out a sigh and walked out.

Katherine followed her mother still giggling. Joshua gave Dawn a warning with his eyes and walked out behind Katherine.

"Are you okay?"Dawn rushed to Mara. He helps her up.

"Am okay. Don't worry about me"Mara said with a smile.

"You have to do better with that lie"Dawn said. He dust the dirt off her clothes and hair.

"What do you mean by that?"Mara asked as she apply the ointment on her wounds.

"You should drink it instead"Dawn said, "what I mean is that, the pain is visible in your eyes. Anyone can easily figure out that you are in pain."

Mara let out a long and loud sigh.

"Dawn, I know you feel pity for me. But I don't want you to go against your father cos he'll h a t e you too"

"I don't mind going against my father if that will make my big sister happy."Dawn said trying to put a smile on her face.

"I feel bad for you Dawn. You should stop dreaming. I am not your big sister and besides nothing can make me happy. Even what you are doing right now doesn't make me happy"Mara said, "I have to go to school"

"Dawn!"Amber's voice shook the building.

"Answer your mum Dawn"Mara said as she walks out of the kitchen

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"How can that cursed wolf be our king?"Dolophus, one of the Elderly werewolves said. The elders sat around in circles. The three of them are against Conri becoming the next king o the pack. They insist on making his younger brother Conall instead.

"Conall is free. He isn't cursed like Conri."Farkas said in a high pitched tone.

"Let's take him off the throne. Lets give him an impossible mission"Lupus, the oldest wolf in the pack said.

"Yes I agree with you"The other wolves said in unison. The king of the pack died just six hours ago and Conri was to ascend the throne.

"How about we send him to find his mate"Dolophus said.

"Very correct"Farkas said, "how can a grown wolf not have a mate. Even conall his younger brother has found his mate."