Novels by Lilly Dalton

Hey you ordered it so drink it.” Was the only thing the barman said before he left tohelp someone on the other end of the bar. Jake tried one more sip and after a whilefound the taste bearable. The taste seemed to grow on the prince very well indeed. Somuch so that after a while he had finished six of them and now decided to sampleanother drink He liked the sound of Vodka and since it looked like water it shouldtaste better. Once Jake got bored with drinking he started to look around the pub.There was a table in the corner of the room that had a couple of good looking girls atit. Now it was time to see if he was liked for his charm or his crown.Natasha was happy to get out of that house for a while and although a ChessChampionship wasn’t a wild night out it was better then nothing. It didn’t surprise herto see they were going to travel in a rust bucket. These people were so normal it hurt.

Kyle had never even enjoyed watching a game so much when he was alive. To thinkfor years he had worshipped sports that never came close to this action.“OK so this is like a very extreme version of chess where it’s mixed with a bit ofgood-old contact sport?” Kyle asked Jake as they gobbled through their fifth pizza.“Pretty much only our contact involves abilities few humans have. All of us can doimpressive things but these guys eat and sleep combat. It’s also not about strengtheither you see chess is a thinking game and you have to know your mind and the oneyour against.” Jake filled in as he thought of when he had played but the country tookup more and more of his free time as he grew up. “It works like chess the frontplayers move first and they protect their captain just like the king. They communicatevia radio and make moves as a team. Players get their powers

Richard fell forward as Garth pulled his other hand off of the sword and this time hithim full in the gut. The force of the blow almost threw him off of the slab and would mean defeat. Richard just managed to balance himself back onto the slab and then rantoward Garth as fast as he could. He jumped into the air and twisted his body to givehis right hand an extra strong punch. It was too late, Garth had grabbed the swordwith both hands winning first move. Richard stopped dead.“That’s the last victory you will have.” Richard said looking like a rabid dog. Garthlaughed as he tried to think what breed suited Richard best. Was a Chihuahua being abit too mean?“First Move has been awarded to Team Gold.” Said the same women in white thathad thrown the sword at the beginning of the match. Garth moved back to his positionon the board as King. The real king had settled in his booth wit

The Prince the tried another drink he liked the sound of, Vodka and since it looked like water it shouldtaste better. Once Jake got bored with drinking he started to look around the pub.There was a table in the corner of the room that had a couple of good looking girls atit. Now it was time to see if he was liked for his charm or his crown.Natasha was happy to get out of that house for a while and although a ChessChampionship wasn’t a wild night out it was better then nothing. It didn’t surprise herto see they were going to travel in a rust bucket. These people were so normal it hurt.The only threat they posed was to her reputation. Natasha lay back and closed her eyes.She had been feeling more and more tired lately. The nap had just started to getrelaxing when they stopped. When Natasha got out there was a huge forest in front ofthem. The only light was that coming from the cars headlights.

“Not too bad for a rookie. First time I did something like that! I lost four teeth and alot of pride.” Seth said as he reached his hand out to help Natasha up. She looked up andtook Seth’s hand.“You can fall from a ceiling now.” The women said as she handed Natasha a can of colddrink.“I’m Jess and if you want to get stronger, you need to at least drink something.”Jess said thinking it was about time to introduce herself, maybe the kid would calmdown. It wasn’t the easiest job on earth having to baby-sit the newly-dead-and-aboutto become-a-hazard people.“If you wanted to kill me you would have done it already. I can’t help it I had to try itagain” Natasha began in a quiet, even tone that warned of the tears to come. “What’sgoing on here?” Natasha had always had very pale skin but she felt as though any blood

“What drink was it?” Seth interrupted Natasha while she seemed to be deep in thought.“You should know you’re the ones who put something in my drink.” Natasha said as theanger inside her grew.“Natasha please just tell me what you drank and give me a couple of minutes of your timeand if you still think we are nuts then we leave you alone, ok?” Seth said with anhonest smile that made anyone smile with.“How did you know what I was thinking?” Natasha said waiting to hear him say that shehad though out loud.“It’s my unfair advantage.” Seth said with a crooked grin that looked more like a childtrying to charm someone into buying him a new toy or that he hadn’t broken thatvase.“OK so instead of a number between one and a trillion, why don’t you just read mymind and find out what I drank?” Natasha said trying to anno

They had awoken the next morning early. The moon still shone in the sky. As they got closer to the mountains they saw a number of Villagers head out in one direction and followed them.They got into the mountains and found themselves near a mineshaft. Devon and Canagan got work in the mines while Sarina and the others went back to the village to find information.That evening Devon met them with an excited look on his face. They had made enough to eat well and sleep comfortably tonight and he had news."I've found a way in! Where I was working today leads right past Yama territory. I even walked out with the other workers. They sell bits they find there and the mountains pay very well.""Did you sell anything there Devon?" Sarina asked."Not yet but I do have some I could sell." Devon said as he reached into his pocket and opened his palm. In his hand were a few small

" You can't really be serious Rudina!" Hunter bellowed." As serious as they come Hunter. I've had it with the way you are lately. You dropped me the moment things went wrong. We grew up together and I just can't understand how I got you so wrong." Rudina said as she looked him square in the eye. He might be intimidating and had pushed her around before but, now she didn't flinch." You are the one who excepted that little runt and ran off with him. I was the one who drove away the enemy yet you see me as one." Hunter said barely containing his rage." Don't call Canagan a runt he's brave and saved my life I..."" And I saved ALL our lives back there. I can't believe I almost took you as my mate." Hunter said as he moved his head almost against hers in an aggressive gesture." Same! I'm glad I saw the real you before it was too late Hunter."" Think you so clever huh? Bet you didn't expect this."Before Rudina could think

Chapter 7"OK you have to concentrate on a good memory and it has to be connected to blood.""What do you mean it has to be connected to blood?" Canagan replied."I mean you have to think of a memory,a strong memory.It is to contain love and it has to be about someone that contains the same DNA is that clear enough for you?"Rudina held onto the bloodstone.She knew that if she was going to activate the stone it would cost her most of the energy but she had to. She had only just managed to calm Canagan. The next time that happened she might not be able to."That would have to be my mum. My dad used to be in the military and he got called out year after year. We didn't really worry about it we always thought he come back. Untill the one year he didn't and my mum was the strongest person I knew. That's when I really find out how strong she already was. She would tell me the moment that I had a mood or felt sad. "you're

Chapter 6It had gone from bad to worse fast.The very next day it had begun. There had been shops attacked in town in total ten had been looted and ransacked. The shops owned by humans will untouched. This meant that the entire Wolf Pack from The Imperials to the Hemming were entirely without money,food or income."We have to do something." One of the Wolves said." Yesterday they even broke all the windows of Don's Hardware. Every day they do more damage and we sit!"" We have to watch our move Marius. That little bar fight we got into yesterday has started all this." His father said with his hand on Marius's shoulder.The attack had been a distraction and bait. They had been after their food all along. They couldn't hunt either. The packs that had left to seek wild food had been met by The Mori. The fox that protected the woods. They were stuck and had never been hit like this.Rudina sat with her human family and their Bonded Alph

Rudina had been having nightmares every night since she had visited canagan in the hospital. Every night had been exactly the same thing over and over each night increasing in intensity and length and revealing more and more of a terrible future to come.They all started in complete darkness then one wolf call soon joined by many. After that a great battle begins. The wolves fight and tear at each other viciously. Friends and family turning against one another and then all of a sudden a roaring flame ripples through everywhere and Rudina wakes up.It's been several days since she's seen Hunter. Rudina remembered months ago when they couldn't go hours without each other. When it seemed like they would be together for eternity. How did things change so quickly and how did things go so wrong? There was something else going on with Hunter. He wasn't the man she thought he was and he had already turned on her. She really needed to focus

Chapter 4Rudina sat near Canagan's hospital bed. He looked alot bigger then she remembered yet vunrable as he slept. He had apologised, given her a gift and honoured his bond by saving her life. He rested peacefully and healed well for a new Werewolf. She looked over to his shield and sword. It was propped up against the wall nearby his bed.There were deep gashes in the metal. The shield would need two humans to carry and was heavy and strong. Rudina traced the lines with her fingertips. This wasn't a weapon that caused the damage and the size of the creature's claws were huge. She couldn't trace it to anything by touching it. It meant it was too long ago or that there was little humanity in this being.A doctor came in to check on Canagan. This was a special hospital. The Imperials supported the local Animal Rescue Centre heavily. In return they employed Werewolf staff to handle these types of cases. People didn't look twice when a wounded wolf gets car

"I don't think I'm even going to The Hospital." Samantha said as she flopped down onto the couch. We have off for a few days I want to do something meaningful. With these cameras everywhere it's a little difficult."" Why don't you go spoil the kids like you did last year?" Katie said hoping to cheer Samantha up." I want to do more then take them candy this year. Last year was great but these kids really miss out. And on top of that I'm still expected to host a charity event for the shelter dogs. " Samantha continued feeling more drowned by the minute."Sam I know you have alot on your plate but I'm here to help you. Hey maybe there's a way to do both." Katie said with a mischievous smile. She grabbed Samantha by the hands and helped her up. "Come on Princess I have a plan!"" What are you up to?" Samantha asked but followed knowing this had to be better and more productive than sulking was." First things first we go visit The Traffic Depar

Katie had seen many TV shows with celebrities in them. She had seen The Red Carpet and all the flashing lights. All it requires is to look good and smile, can't be that hard can it?The first morning when the reality hit it came like an explosion and a tornado all in one. The bowl of cereal felt like the last bit of peace she would ever have. The moment she put the empty bowl in the sink and stepped outside, the assault began. The flashing lights made a person way more disoriented then she could imagine. People were screaming at her with all kinds of questions. They came so fast that she couldn't make out one question from another. Katie wanted to run back into the house but, they had all surrounded her. When a hand gripped her wrist she tried to pull away.The man's grip was ironclad yet didn't hurt her. He walked calmly and made a way through the crowd. Panic ran up and down her spine. This man was dragging her off and she couldn't s

Chapter 10Katie looked down on the roaring crowds that had gathered outside The Palace. News had spread fast and now with only a week to go, people were getting excited.The Palace had been open to the public for over fifty years and tours were available during the week. This was different as they hardly got to lay eyes on The Royal Family. The Queen would address the people once a year and appear at The Gala briefly.To be able to get a look into their daily lives had set the whole country into a frenzy. Katie had been given the guest house and Samantha had been asked to be in her room. It might seem perfectly normal except her room was almost half an hour walk from the guesthouse.She was trapped in The Palace and couldn't go out. People already knew she was close to The Princess and wanted to know more. She had tried to go to town and almost got mauled by a group of fans.Her and Samantha had to be airlifted to work and back. They had to

Before we start ladies and gentlemen. Although real countries are used to add a sense of reality, the people and Royalty from those countries are in no way represented in this story. Any similarly is coincidence. Now on to the good stuff! Chapter 9 The Royal couple looked at the ring and then from Katie to their young daughter. They silently took the ring, nodded and then left. Katie had no idea what that meant or what they would do next. Katie turned to Samantha hoping her reaction would be better. Samantha had an even mixture of thrilled and scared on her face. " Why did you do that?" Samantha asked in disbelief. She had a healthy fear of her parents and so did everyone she knew. For Katie to address them directly, in public of all places, madness! " I couldn't handle the fact that they upset you so much. It was my fault too that we got into trouble. I had to do something. I'm sorry if I made things even worse." Katie said slo

chapter 8Katie looked down at the ring and couldn't believe her eyes. It was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen in her whole life apart from the gorgeous woman holding it.She looked into Samantha's face and except for the excitement in her eyes the rest of her expression was unreadable.Katie knew that this was just a pretense and that soon people will be looking for the ring, it just looked right.However there was something genuine in Samantha eyes that make Katie lose all remaining thought.This was a very over-the-top romantic gesture just for a pretense. Samantha looked about to break in half with the tension it took to wait for Katie's answer. Katie decided to put Samantha out of her misery whether this was real or not you couldn't help live the fantasy just for a little while.Katie didn't want to think what would happen when Samantha realised that she didn't care for a hal

Chapter 7Katie felt invincible with Samantha by her side. It also helped stabilise her from the flashing lights. All eyes had turned to them the moment their car was announced. Katie actually knew now what the celebs must feel like. It was more of an unpleasant experience and didn't Envy them anymore.The moment they entered the event, Samantha started to introduce Katie to all the guests. She had called her 'my beloved Katie' and something about a rare jewel. All Katie knew was that Samantha seemed happy, proud even to introduce her to all her friends. She could almost forget they were covering a scandal and bending to old, stupid rules.Tonight she would just enjoy being with Samantha. She would keep a level head and not get used to being wanted for once.Katie finally sat down after almost two hours of meeting people and smiling. Samantha had been called away to advise a new sergeon via phone call. Samantha was a doctor and a Princess! You can't