oke, flames, which would be enough destruction to divert Tarian as she focused on her main task. To kill Auren.
She slid beneath the structure, sweat covering her forehead. The scent of damn moss and wood permeated the air. As soon as she reached the most vulnerable spot, she placed the metal plate on it. It hummed and stuck to the wall like it was a part of it. She whispered a spell that the witch had taught her and activated the seal.
“Tick. Tick. Tick.” She murmured under her breath as her lips curled into a sinister smile. “Just enough for you to come running here, Beta Tarian,” she chuckled. “And who knows, you might die?” She brushed her hands.
After looking at it and smirking with satisfaction, she slithered out of that place. As soon as she came out, she stood up and scanned the place. There was no one. Satisfied, she made her way to her quarters. Her time was measured now. Calculated. She had to be somewhere when the explosion rocked Alpha’s house.
Her next stop was to lure Auren away into a place where she could kill her.
The next day in the morning, Sable couldn’t hide her excitement. Vivi asked, “What’s up with you, Belle?”
She hesitated. “Oh, nothing. I talked to my boyfriend! That’s all!”
Vivi chuckled. “Hope he’s fine.”
“He is!” she replied. Just then she received Fred’s call. She gave a tight–lipped smile to Vivi. “It’s him. Can I take this phone outside?”
“Sure,” Vivi replied and went on to do other work.
Sable ran out of the kitchen to the backyard. When she was in a secluded corner, sure that no one was listening to her, she picked up Fred’s call. “Hey sweetheart,” she said. “I’ve joined the duty. They are going to find my replacement soon. And then I’ll come to youuuu!”
“Belle,” Fred’s voice was above a whisper. “Uncle Tom isn’t well. I am calling from the hospital.”
“Wh–what happened?” she asked with mocked worry.
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Fred sounded low, “I don’t know. It began with some infection in his belly and then a fever, Now–now he is just in a coma. I don’t know what is going on?”
“God!” she rasped. “But he was absolutely fine when I was there.”
Fred sighed. “Yes, And that’s what I am wondering. What could happen in a day’s time?”
“I’m so sorry to hear about him, Fred,” she said while smiling. “Do you want me to come there?” It was hard to act sad when you were so happy.
“No, no,” he replied. “You are also in a lot of trouble. I’ll handle it here,”
“Ohhh sweetieee,” she said. “I’m so sorry. But sending you hugs from here. And stay strong. I’m sure he will be okay soon.”
“I hope so too,” Fred replied. “It was finally my time to take care of him, and now this…”
She talked to him a little more, giving assurances and then went back to the kitchen, her feet practically bouncing.
The rune was set. The trap was laid. She gave a fluttering smile to the omegas in the kitchen who were talking. Then she went on to prepare the chamomile tea for the Luna.
“Your tea, Luna Auren,” she said with a smile as she gave it to her.
Auren was sitting at the table alone. Lucien was nowhere to see. What could be better than this?
Auren smiled at her weakly and said, “Thanks Belle. But I won’t be having tea. Vivi has brought me fruits. I’ll have them.”
Sable’s smile dropped. “Oh, why? If you don’t like this tea, I’ll make some other.”
Auren chuckled. “No, it’s just that I don’t feel like having tea. Having acidity. Want to eat something lighter.”
Sable stared at the fruits in front of her. If Auren didn’t have the tea, she wouldn’t hallucinate today. If she didn’t do that, the omegas and guards who were watching her closely would feel that everything is alright. No. No. No. She had to do something. “Should I bring more fruits for you?” she asked. At least that way she would add the drug to the fruits.
“No!” Auren replied. “I’m fine.”
Sable licked her lips, not knowing what to do because her plan got a setback. But calmly, she turned around and walked back into the kitchen. Soon her plan was going to roll out at a great speed. What would she do now?
She clenched her jaw and decided to go for the next part of her plan. She waited for an hour. By that time, Auren had gone back to her bedroom, and the omegas were as usual cleaning the house. Vivi had gone to her quarters to take a bath. Using the opportunity, she went to Auren’s bedroom and knocked at the door.
“Come in,” Auren shouted.
When she stepped in her room, she found Auren sitting on the bed, reading a book. “Luna,” she bowed to her.
Auren tilted her head. “Yes Belle?”
“My Luna,” she said with a mocking sweetness. “Sorry to bother you, but I really wanted to tell you something.”
Auren cocked an eyebrow. “What?”
