Chapter 20

Diana had barely realized that it was the dawn of another day. She found herself standing outside Mr. Varane's ward room.

An atom of light oozed through the door, as she gently pushed it open, her curiosity getting the better of her.

Mr. Varane was still sound asleep, and clearly undisturbed by the events in the hospital.

Diana peeked and watched him from where she stood for a moment, her heart was heavy with concern for him. Her utmost wish is to ensure that he remains safe till he gets discharged from the hospital.

With a loud sigh, she closed the door quietly, not wanting to disturb Mr. Varane's rest.

As she turned to leave, a familiar thick voice pulled her out of her reverie.

"Good morning."

Diana stumbled in surprise, as she turned to find Luka standing there behind her, his eyes were weary, yet filled with an understanding smile.

It was then that the reality of the situation around her dawned on her, she wasn't dreaming, as she thought and it was indeed a new morning.

"Good morning," she replied, her voice expressing a mixture of relief and little embarrassment.

"How are you doing?" Luka asked with a raised brow.

"I'm fine, Luka. How are you too?" She replied and returned the same question to Luka.

Luka's presence brought her comfort, but she couldn't help but wonder how she had managed to sleep off in the middle of their little research that turned into sharing their past.

Diana glanced at Luka, she noticed that he looked tired and restless. He had weary eyes, a testament to a long night of vigil.

She could tell that he hadn't rested properly as she had.

"Luka, did you spend the whole night inside the library?" she asked out of concern.

"I wanted to make sure you were okay. After you collapsed, I didn't want to leave you all by yourself." Luka faced her and replied.

"Thank you, Luka. I appreciate it." Diana said.

Diana was grateful for Luka's unwavering support. She had found an unexpected strength in him, one she couldn't have anticipated.

As they stood there, Diana could not help but ask the question that had been bothering her.

"How did I fall asleep like that? I don't even remember feeling tired." She questioned.

Luka's eyes darkened as his mind drifted back to the events that took place the previous night, particularly his encounter with Loric.

His mind is now rooted in his thoughts, unconscious of his environment.

EVENT AFTER DIANA'S COLLAPSED.

The sudden change in the library was frightening, to say the least. Lights flickering, the cold air, it was as though an unseen presence had come upon them.

Luka startled as he watched Diana slump in her chair, unconscious.

"Diana!" he exclaimed, his voice filled with worry. He moved closer to shake her gently, but she remained unresponsive.

Luka scanned everywhere in the library, searching for any signs of what might have caused Diana to collapse.

The lights continued their instability, casting creepy shadows that seemed to move of their own accord.

The atmosphere was thick with an otherworldly energy.

As Luka's eyes looked around the room, he noticed a faint, bluish glow emanating from a corner of the library.

It attracted him in, like a moth to a flame. With Diana still unconscious where she was, he decided to make some investigation.

Luka gradually approached the source of the glow cautiously, every of his steps filled with worry.

As he drew nearer, the glow converged into a whirling, celestial fog. It was unlike anything he had ever encountered, a presence both ancient and powerful.

Suddenly, within the fog, a faint figure began to take shape. Luka peered, trying to sense its features, but it was a difficult trackdown, buried in mystery.

The figure began to reach out to him, beckoning him closer.

With a hint of curiosity, Luka moved closer to the fog. It surrounded him, and rotated around his body like a gentle caress.

"Who are you?" he whispered.

"Luka," a faint voice called out.

He turned to see Diana stirring, relief washed over him as he knelt beside her.

"Diana, are you okay? What happened?" he asked, his voice sounding worried.

Diana blinked, and unfocused for a moment, before she was able to gather her thoughts.

"I... I'm not sure. I felt dizzy, and then everything went dark." she replied.

Not still fully conscious, Luka helped her sit up, his hand gently caressing her back.

"You collapsed, Diana. It was strange, but I feel a presence here with us." Luka said and returned to the fog.

"Ok." Diana only managed to say, her eyes closed.

As the figure solidified, it became clear to Luka that it was no ordinary person.

It was a Lycan, a powerful and ancient werewolf.

The Lycan's eyes glowed as it looked at Diana and Luka. Its presence was overwhelming with anger. It had sharp, angular features, and its fur-covered body seeped a raw energy.

However, Luka maintained his stillness, though his muscles tightened in readiness.

He had encountered Lycans before, but this one was unlike any he had ever seen. It has an aura of authority, and Luka could not help but feel a strange connection.

"I am Loric, the Alpha of this territory." The Lycan spoke, with a deep and resonant voice.

Luka was surprised to hear that. An Alpha was the leader of a Lycan pack, and encountering one was a rare and significant event.

It meant he was in the presence of someone of great power and influence.

Loric continued, "I have been observing the events that have unfolded in this city. The presence of humans and Lycans colliding in such a way is unprecedented. I have questions, and I believe you may hold the answers."

Luka cleared his throat, finding his voice despite his worry. "I'll do our best to answer your questions."

"Good. I sense that there are secrets and mysteries intertwined in your lives," Loric faced Diana's direction. "But before we delve into that, there is something you need to know."

Loric glanced back at Luka and paused, as if he was trying to choose his words carefully.

"Luka, you may not fully understand your bloodline and the legacy that has been passed down to you. You carry the blood of an ancient line, and it is time for you to embrace your destiny." he said as he moved round Luka.

Luka's eyes widened in surprise. He had always known he was a werewolf, but the mention of an "ancient line" and his "destiny" made him perplexed.

Loric peeked at Diana again, "She is not an ordinary human caught in the crossfire. There is something unique about her, it's a connection to the supernatural world that runs deep. She has a role to play in the unfolding events."

Luka nodded in agreement to Loric's statement about Diana.

"The city is on the verge of a war that could have devastating consequences especially for humans. But there is a way to prevent it, and you two are the key." Loric declared.

"We shall see again."

With this, Loric vamoose.

The library seemed to grow even darker as the weight of Loric's words settled upon him.

Luka gazed at Diana sleeping, ready to face the challenges ahead and uncover the truths that had remained concealed for far too long.