Alyssa's POV
Ethan's Pack has finally returned home. They have rebuilt their village and moved on with their lives.
Ethan was now at peace. I could see it on his face and this made me happy.
We have agreed on a day to go and see the seer. He has spoken to some members of his pack to accompany us on this journey.
The journey would last for four days so we needed to be prepared both physically and emotionally.
Ever since Ethan told me about this seer I have been asking around about her.
I was told she lives on a hill located on the outskirts of a small village. It is said that the road to the village was a dangerous one. Packs of angry werewolves attack other packs, especially a small pack.
This scared me but Ethan assured me I had nothing to fear.
The day came and we set out to see the seer. We were thirteen in number. Ethan carefully selected the strong and skilled ones. They all looked strong and huge
I couldn't help but ask how he was able to convince eleven strong werewolves to escort us.
"We are brothers bonded by blood, remember? We always look out for each other" he said sharply and with that, he held my hands as we headed into the woods.
For most of the journey, we talked little and only stopped when it was time to eat. In the daytime everyone was on high alert and at night, we would camp in a place of Ethan's choosing. Mostly a clearing.
Two of our escorts will transform into a wolf to keep watch while the rest of us sleep.
This forest is one of the most dangerous forests in our region which explains the reason for all the measures Ethan was taking.
For the two nights, we spent on the road. I could hardly sleep. My dreams have become more frequent. I now dream almost every night and they are becoming more horrifying by the day. I was scared of closing my eyes.
I spent most of the night thinking about this seer. What she looked like and if she is truly as powerful as they say she is.
I wondered if she could make these dreams go away. I intend to ask her.
It's the third day of our journey and so far everything seems peaceful. We have come across a few werewolves who were also traveling in packs but they are also travelers just like us.
Putting on boots and carrying backpacks. No weapons or anything to signify that they are bandits.
As we got closer to the village, I noticed some kind of weird change in the weather.
Something that makes you not want to be there.
I also noticed that the people around there were not so friendly.
I could sense tension in the air and even Ethan and the others have become more alert.
Paying close attention to the air, the chirping of the birds, the bushes, and every other thing around us to avoid any form of surprise.
That night, four of them including Ethan transformed, which means four of them were to keep watch. I didn't need to be told that this place is dangerous.
The following day was the fourth day and before midday we could already sight the hill where the seer is said to reside.
We could even sight the seer's hut on top of the hill. It's small but with thick smoke oozing out from every angle.
My heart raced with excitement. I was close to getting my answers. But my excitement was short-lived when I remembered what the white wolf said about enemies coming from within and without.
I quickly shook that thought off my mind. There was no need to worry now that the answers are just a few meters away.
Alas! We arrived at the hill.
As we approached the hill, we could see a small hut at the top, surrounded by trees and rocks. The seer's home was humble, but it had a certain aura of mystery and magic that made it feel special. We made our way up the hill, dodging tree roots and rocks as we went. We finally reached the hut.
After a long period of waiting she finally summoned us in. Ethan asked the others to wait for us inside the village so it was just two of us that came.
As I stepped into the room, I felt a chill run down my spine.
The air was thick with an eerie silence, and a sense of foreboding washed over me.
Inside, the walls were adorned with strange symbols and ancient artifacts. The air was thick with the scent of incense, and the only light came from a few candles flickering in the corners.
In the center of the room stood a woman, her eyes closed in deep concentration. I could sense the power emanating from her. Her hair was long and gray
I did not need to be told that she is the seer whom we have come to see.
The seer motioned for us to sit on a rug before her and we did as she ordered.
"You" she pointed at me, her eyes still closed. "Come" she commanded. I looked at Ethan and he gestured at me to go.
I approached her cautiously, unsure of what to expect. As I drew closer, she opened her eyes and fixed her gaze on me. Her eyes were a piercing blue, and they seemed to look right through me.
"Welcome, Alyssa the alpha. Daughter of Samantha" she said in a voice that sounded like it came from another realm. "I have been expecting you."
"How do you know my name?" I asked, my heart pounding in my chest.
"I know many things," she replied cryptically. "Besides, we have met a couple of times.
"Did I not tell you that we shall meet again at a time not too far away from now?"
Ah! I gasped. It was her. The werewolf that has been tormenting me in my dreams.
She transformed into the woman in my dream who was wearing a white garment, transformed into the wolf that appeared to me in the forest, and back into the woman we saw when we came into the room.
"I am a shapeshifter, I can take any form and at any time. I have waited for you for years and finally here you are. Come with me" She comanded.
She led me into the inner room. I could hear a strange, hideous sound coming from the inner room. It was a low, guttural growl that sent chills down my spine. I looked at the seer, wondering what was making that awful noise.
Inside the room, she asked me to sit on a rug. And I did.
" You have questions and the answers are right here," she said.
Your dreams are a reflection of your great potential and a glimpse of what is about to happen.
The key to unlocking your potential lies within you. All you need to do is open your mind's eye and you will see it.
"But how?" She asked.
" That will depend on how you want to see it.
You are the daughter of Samantha. In you lies the power of your lineage. "
Your pack had so many enemies because of your gift and you have inherited those enemies.
It is only a matter of time before they find out who you are and start coming after you.
You must brace yourself for they are coming."
"Bu… but who is Samantha?" I stammered.
"That is for you to find out." She replied sharply. Now go and prepare. "
I left the room disappointed. I have come hoping to find answers only to be met with more questions than answers.
This is going to be more complicated than I thought.