Forever Yours

Chapter 23

Hi guys! As hinted, the climax of the story is here! Hope you enjoy it!

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Dianna's POV

All those who were either too old or young or ineligible to take part in the hunt had gathered on the balconies that overlooks the back garden. Almost every werewolf that are taking part in the hunt had shifted into their true wolf form. Mr Sliver was standing at the side, a small blast horn on one of his hand. Once he pressed the horn, it will signal the start of the hunt. 

Mrs Sliver had explained to me the rules of the hunt. In the forest behind the pack house, there are many large wildlife. Deer, moose and etc. Some of these wildlife had their neck or horn tied with coloured ribbons. The main reason of this hut is to test the senses of the werewolves. When werewolves are in their true wolf form, their wolf spirits are stronger. Their human side is over taken by their animal nature. This means, the natural instinct of their wolf comes first. With so much blood lust in the atmosphere, every werewolf would be caught up in the hunt once the first blood is shed. They would be more interested in hunting their prey. Hence the ribbons. Of all the ribbons, there is only one red one. The werewolf who manages to inflict the last strike that kills the animal with the red ribbon wins. The werewolf that manages to control their wolf spirit's nature enough to track down and hunt the animal with the red ribbon would be deemed as strong in the eyes of every werewolves and be assigned to a high rank position. 

"Dianna? If we want to get the cake ready, we should head off to the kitchen now. If we are fortunate, the hunt may last at least four hours, enough to allow us to complete the preparation." Mrs Silver spoke out from behind me.

I nodded. Giving Chase's wolf form a last good luck wave, I left with Mrs Silver to the kitchen. Just earlier, Chase had shifted in private to show me his true wolf form. Imagine my shock. It turns out that Chase's wolf is the same wolf that came to comfort me on that day when I found out that Mrs Silver was Chase's mother. But of course, I should have guess. I mean, other than Chase's wolf, my mate, which other wolves would come to allow me to cry to it instead of eating me up. 

The kitchen is in full blown chaos. A couple of other girls are also helping out, dragging supplies from the cupboards on to a huge table. Sugar, flour and a few broken eggs lay scattered all over the floor. Mrs Silver sighed. I had to stifle a laugh that nearly escape out of my lips. I knew that laughing at the mess was definitely the last thing Mrs Silver needs now. All Mrs Silver had asked was to get the ingredients ready and here the girls are, making a huge mess out of the formerly clean kitchen. Tess, Cassie, Fanny, Jessie and Hazel all had their heads down in embarrassment. 

"Hurry up and clean the floor up so we may began. The rest of the girls are preparing the barbecue pit to cook the animals the boys are going to bring back later. Come on. Chop Chop!" Mrs Silver commanded. Tess quickly grabbed a broom and swept off the broken shells while Fanny hurried to mop up the spilled sugar and flour. 

Very soon, the kitchen was in a rush of activity as everyone rushed about, preparing the batter and stuff.

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Fanny's POV

"Fanny! Get me more eggs!" Cassie yelled. 

I fought hard to curl my lips back in disgust. I looked around the kitchen and spotted one last carton of eggs. I hurried over and shove it behind some bags of flour and yelled back in returned. "I can't find any more eggs! Someone have to go get some more!" 

"What?!" Cassie exclaimed in dismay.

"I'll get it!" Tess offered. 

"Come on! Let's hurry!" I said as we rushed out of the kitchen.