Aidan had felt a knot in his stomach all day, as if something was not quite right. He couldn't shake the feeling, no matter how hard he tried. So, when he saw the sun slowly setting over the horizon, he decided to take a walk in the woods to clear his head.
As he walked, the knot in his stomach only grew tighter. He began to feel a sense of dread, as if he were being watched. And then, he heard a faint moaning sound. He stopped on his track and tried to focus on when there sound was coming from. The sound actually sound quite familiar.
Aidan followed the sound until he came upon Imara, lying on the ground, blood seeping from a wound in her stomach. He rushed to her side, his heart pounding in his chest. He look around for anyone but he there was no one to call.
"Imara, what happened to you? Who did this to you?" he asked, his v
As they walked out of the forest, Aidan could notice that Casey was still shivering in fear but he didn't mention anything about it. Meanwhile, it wasn't even about her kidnapped but the scene she saw... Imara stabbing the healer death. She still couldn't believe that she witnessed that. Her heart continued to pound as they walked on, wondering if he could tell Aidan about it. They continued to move but when it seemed as though she wouldn't be able to keep that in mind, she decided to speak. "Alvans, do you have an idea of where Imara is now?" She asked, stopping on her track. Aidan had to stop to listen to her. He turned around and held her hand. "Infact, I was about asking you where you were and how the rogues get to you." Aidan replied. "Actually, I was... I and Imara... I really can't remember how it happened but when we
"Alvans, I want to tell you something very important. You may not believe me, but it's the truth." Casey said, standing in front of Alvans, Keith and Atlas. The trio exchanged glances and returned their gaze to her. "What are you trying to say Casey? I don't think I understand you." "When was the last time you saw the healer? I mean Mia." Casey said, looking up to see their expression. Aidan wanted to speak immediately, but he wasn't sure of where Casey was heading at. He had to contemplate. "Do you think she knows that Mia is dead?" Aidan asked Keith telepathically. "How is that possible?" "Do you know that Imara killed Mia in the same wood she was with Casey? What if she is aware of it? Or maybe even stumbled upon them?" Aidan said, his forehead wrinklin
"Tell me one thing, how did she find out about this? How could you have let her know about this? You know it's meant to be a secret and she is even the one we are keeping it from. Do you know that she won't be suspecting only you?" Aidan asked Imara, his voice barely above whisper. "What are you even talking about Aidan? How was I supposed to know that she was coming into the woods when no one informed me about it. I thought she doesn't walk around alone, you could have asked someone to watch her moves? If it had been someone else who came at that moment, she would have gone with Mia herself." Imara said, sitting gently into her bed. "And what did you tell her when she saw you?" Keith intervened. "There was nothing I could say. You wouldn't have said anything too, if you were in my shoes. She had seen me stabbing her and she infact s
Imara struggled to walk down to the pack. She was so tired and sick that she couldn't lift her legs anymore. The thought of the king throwing her out when he finds out that she didn't come with Casey. Her heart pounded as she approached the castle, her heart were trembling. She began to sink slowly into the ground and at once, she fell down, her legs giving up completely. She sat there, trying to stand up but her legs were too weak and with the way her heart was beating faster, she could feel the rest of her body parts giving up. Her eyes began to close slowly and at once, everything went blank. She collapsed immediately. Imara felt her chest tighten at the mention of Casey's name. She had been on her own on a perilous journey for days. She knew how the Alphas was dying to meet Casey and she could only imagine what he had been going through when she was absent. He pr
The night settled in, and Casey found herself alone in the dining. She had finished her meal and was lost in thought when she heard footsteps approaching. She looked up and saw Aidan walking towards her. His armor clinked as he moved, and his sword hung by his side. Casey rose to her feet as he approached. "Good evening, Casey. May I join you?" Alvans asked, smiling. Casey nodded and watched as Alvans approached her. She couldn't help but feel a sense of comfort around him. The way he carried himself with poise and confidence made her feel safe. "What's on your mind?" he asked, sitting down across from her. Casey sighed. "I'm just thinking about the move tomorrow. I'm excited but also a bit nervous." Alvans nodded, understanding her concerns. "Don't worry. You'll be taken care of. And the new castle is much grander tha
Casey woke up with a start, her hand instinctively reaching for her stomach. The events of the past few days weighed heavily on her mind - the relocation, the secret she carried within her, and the uncertainty of what lay ahead. She lay in bed for a moment, trying to gather her thoughts before she faced the day. As she gingerly swung her legs out of bed, she felt a wave of dizziness wash over her. Holding onto the bedpost for support, she steadied herself and took a few deep breaths. Casey knew she couldn't afford to show any signs of weakness, especially not now when the pack was settling into their new home. She walked over to the full-length mirror in the corner of her room and examined her reflection. Though she could see her stomach had begun to protrude, it was still easy to conceal with the right clothing. Determined not to let anyone find out about he
The sun was beginning to set over the horizon as the pack members gathered on the large, open field. Laughter and joy filled the air as they played various games, their wolf instincts taking over, and the feeling of camaraderie and family was palpable. This was a rare and cherished moment of peace for the pack, after enduring many hardships and challenges in recent times. Aidan made sure there was no sad moment for any of his pack members. It was always very rare to see the pack smiling ecstatically like this when it wasn't festival period. They were playing different games that wore off the boredom that had taken over some moments ago. Casey was at the center of the excitement, her infectious laughter echoing through the field as she playfully dodged and chased her fellow pack members. She was now a vital part of the pack and loved by everyone. This was what people wanted to see.
Casey awoke to the faint chirping of birds outside her window. The morning light was just beginning to break the darkness, casting a soft glow upon her bedroom. Despite the early hour, she felt a sense of calm and tranquility, knowing that her day would soon be filled with the hustle and bustle of the pack. She stretched her limbs, feeling the weight of her growing belly. Although she was filled with excitement and anticipation for the arrival of her child, she couldn't help but feel a sense of vulnerability as well. Being an expectant mother had its challenges, especially within the pack, but she was determined to keep up with her duties and responsibilities. Casey rose from the bed, her muscles aching from the day before. She walked to her bathroom, her reflection in the mirror revealing the tiredness in her eyes. Turning on the hot water, she sighed in relie