I palpebrated severally after hearing what the man said. Was he trying to say that Joshua is dead? No! No! No! I shook my head and looked at Justin but his expression didn't change. Did that mean that he also believed that Joshua was dead? I decided not to show my fear. "Well, let me tell you one thing... Joshua is alive. By now, he is probably on his way while planning your death and everyone's. Will you let go of us now or you want to get killed by Joshua. You know he has a very powerful weapon." They looked at each other hesitantly for a while. "What are you waiting for?" Their commander yelled. "Tie them up and throw them into the cellar." They threw me, Nanna and Justin into a cellar with our hands tied to the back. "Don't touch Casey at all. The king wants her alive and untouched." Their commander told the men. He then shifted his gaze to Justin. "You can do whatever you want with this man. He's gone against us so he deserves the best." The two men that were
"There she is! Catch her!" Oh no! They finally found me. My eyes distended. Well, perhaps it was for the better I thought as I could not decide whether to leave Justin or not. "Do not try to act smart lady, just stay where you are because there no point in running away." The man who was approaching me warned. If only he knew how difficult and painful it was for me to move he would not have said that. He grabbed my arm harshly, pushing my Nanna aside and he was about to start dragging me out when I caught his attention.I turned my head to see what was going on and then saw soldiers fighting some one wearing cloak and a mask. The masked man moved smoothly cutting and killing the soldiers with his sword. "Who is that goddamn son of a bitch! Get him right now and kill him." The soldier who was holding my hand yelled but unfortunately, the soldiers had hard time killing the man with the mask on and they all soon fell to the ground. The man holding my wrist pushed me away cau
I woke up feeling sore and heavy. Sleeping on the floor was not the most pleasant thing when one is used to sleeping on luxurious bed. I had never imagined sleeping on a rug let alone on the earth with nothing laid on the ground. It was just so discomforting. I glanced at where Nanna was sleeping, she was still sleeping there. The man... Alvans sat leaning against a tree with eyes closed. Was he asleep? It looked really uncomfortable to be sleeping that way. Yawning, I tried to get up but I almost yelled as a sharp pain stabbed my knee. Sitting back down quickly without making a sound that would attract anyone, I looked at my foot, it had swollen more. "What happened to you Casey?" Alvans was suddenly next to me. Grimacing in pain. "My leg has gotten worse." I said to him, still staring at the leg. He looked at it closely, holding my leg. "I think I need to take you to the doctor." "What happened to my Casey? What is wrong with her?" I heard Nanna's voice, hurr
"Your Highness, I just got the report that the gamma has also been killed." When O'Horan was coming towards me with that darn sullen, I knew he was coming to give me a bad news but wait, did he just say that my gamma has been killed as well. I jumped out of the swing I was sitting on in the garden and gripped the collar of his shirt. "What did you just say?" I yelled. "I am sorry your highness, this is the report I just got. He had gone with the army of soldiers has their lead with the hope that he would bring them back but unfortunately he has also been killed and..." "And what!?" I cut in. I didn't want to listen to the hell anymore. We had lost up to five armies just in a few days, so many soldiers were dead on this search. My heart suddenly became unstable. What could be happening to them? Was Casey doing this to me all by her own? How could she have gotten away from here on her own and even if she had been helped, who could have helped her? I was so sure that all of
I grabbed her neck, after sending the two guards away. She just accused Morgan of treason, I knew Morgan could never do this, she understood my love for Casey, she knew how much I loved her... It was always Imara, Imara had always wanted her out of this castle, and here we were unable to find Casey and she was the only prime suspect. She was pissing me off with her cleverness and I had to just pin her against the wall. "Your Highness, please let go of her... I think she has something to say." O'Horan pleaded for her but I didn't hearken to his plead. Imara was already choking, coughing but the anger that was surging through me didn't let me let go of her. I just wanted her in the comatose, maybe that would be able to keep her quiet for a long period of time. "Your Highness, I don't think acting while angry in this situation will help us. You should try listening to concubine Imara, please your highness." He continued to plead for her. "Please let go of me your highn
We rode very faster through the woods and all through the night. Nanna didn't show any signs of fatigue but I knew she must be very exhausted. None of us had ever gone through something like this, adapting could just be quite difficult but we knew we would be able to adapt no matter what. I wrapped my arms around Nanna as we stopped to rest a bit. Alvans made a tent for us to lay and the next morning we started our journey again after he gave us breakfast. "Alvans." I called while we headed to where the we moored the horse. He turned back and looked at me. "Yes!?" "Thank you." I said and embraced him without even realizing. He slowly let his loose arms cover me and he rubbed my back. "It's fine. I am glad to help you." He said and we disengaged ourselves from the hug. Nanna thanked him too and when we got to the horse, he helped me onto the horse and he climbed on too. "We will be there in a few hours, you will be able to relax there, okay? You don't have to worry about
I and Nanna stood up, I was certain I did not ask too much or did I? I just needed to know why they didn't have mate yet, not even one of them... It weird and I was sure they would accept that too. "What did you say?" Keith asked me, narrowing his gaze. Were these guys just over reacting or something? What was the essence of standing up and making a scene, I thought while I stared at my Nanna who was had that wondering expression worn on her face. Me and my mouth. "Why did you guys have to stand up as if I have asked too much? I only asked you about your mates, why are they not here?" I had to repeat. I didn't care of how they would react or take it. The trio looked at one another, before returning their gaze to me. "Oh we are sorry about that. That should be a coincidence, I was going to go to kitchen." Atlas answered with a smile. Oh good, they could smIke that. I felt relieved but still expecting the answer to my question. "And I was actually going to get some
"Breakfast is ready and the Alpha is waiting for you. They are also here." She said and turned to leave. "Who are also here?" I stood up. "Beta Keith's mate." She responded and I and Nanna looked at each other. Seriously? What could she have come here to do? I could remember I told Alvans that it wasn't necessary to invite them here. Did he? I smiled and nodded my head for the maid to leave. "Did you hear that Nanna?" I asked. "I did but... You know what? Let's go have a look. I think they sensed that you still doubt them, that's why they brought her here. At least, I am sure you are happy now that they ain't hiding anything." "You are right Nanna, but I still feel something is not fine about this pack. Our pack house wasn't like this? Same thing as Johannes castle." I pointed. Nanna smiled and kissed my forehead. I didn't know why she did that but it was still fine. "Let's go, they are waiting for us outside." She told me and we both left her room, hea
The silence that followed was deafening, broken only by the sound of Aidan's heavy breathing. The weight of his actions settled heavily upon him, leaving him feeling hollow and empty. He glanced at Beta Keith and Gamma Phenrix and quietly muttered, "Let's go." Casey trudged through the dense forest, her swollen belly making each step an arduous task. Her exhaustion was profound as her body strained under the weight of her impending motherhood. The moon cast an ethereal glow through the thick canopy above, guiding her weary steps as she searched for a safe place to rest. For nights on end, Casey had been haunted by dreams. Visions of a place she had never seen, yet felt an undeniable connection to. Each dream held a piece of her destiny, a clue to her bloodline. And in her heart, she knew that her fate was sealed. Death loomed over her, threatening to claim her life in childbirth, just as it had taken her mother's. Desperation urged her forward, pushing her weary limbs to c
Alpha Aidan, Beta Keith, and Gamma Phenrix cautiously entered Casey's chamber, their footsteps muffled on the stone floor. The room was in order as always, but it felt barren and empty without the presence of its owner. "Casey is not in the room," Beta Keith said as the trio surveyed the chamber, their eyes scanning every corner for any sign of Casey's whereabouts. Gamma Phenrix's sharp eyes alighted on Melina's closet, and a frown pulled at his lips. "Look at Melina's closet," he whispered urgently to Alpha Aidan and Beta Keith. "It's almost empty. Something is not right. Do not tell me she packed." Alpha Aidan's brow furrowed in concern, his gaze fixated on the nearly vacant closet. "Casey must have fled, someone must have alerted her, could that be Amara?" he deduced, his voice laced with worry. "We need to find her
India's eyes bore into Casey's, brimming with an intensity that sent shivers down her spine. "Amara sent me to warn you. Beta Keith discovered your secret, she tried as much as possible to keep it," India explained, her words flowing in a rush of urgency. "He investigated, questioned Amara's apprentice, and eventually, the news reached Alpha Aidan." "I still do not know what you are talking about. Please, tell me - what did the alpha find out?" "Alpha Aidan knows already that you're pregnant." Casey's breath caught in her throat as she absorbed the weight of India's revelation. Alpha Aidan's knowledge of her pregnancy filled her with a mixture of dread and disbelief. Her hands instinctively flew to her stomach, where new life was blossoming within her. How had this secret been exposed? And, she wondered, what would Alpha Aidan do now that he knew? India's next words left Casey reeling. "The alpha is furious, Casey. And when he's angry, he becomes blind to reason. He
Beta Keith entered Alpha Aidan's chamber, his breath heavy with urgency. His eyes were wide with shock as he approached the Alpha, who was seated at his desk, engrossed in a pile of paperwork. Aidan looked up, sensing the tension in the room, and raised an eyebrow. "What is it, Keith?" Aidan asked, his voice calm but tinged with curiosity. "Alpha Aidan," Keith began, his voice hesitant, "I have news. News that will shock you, I'm afraid." Aidan leaned back in his chair, suddenly wary. "Well, go on then. What is it?" "It's about Casey," Keith replied, his voice barely above a whisper. "She's... she's pregnant. Eight months pregnant." Aidan's eyes widened in disbelief, his mind struggling to process the information. He glanced at Amara who stood silently beside him, her mouth slowly widening up in realization. Her eyes were downcast, a mix of guilt and fear evident on her face. Aidan turned back to Keith, his voice trembling with anger. "Is this true Amara? Is
And so, as the dungeon's cruel embrace tightened around Amara, the scene descended into a dark abyss—its outcome uncertain, its consequences unfathomable. Amara's body writhed in agony as the soldiers continued their relentless assault on her battered form. Each blow intensified the pain, leaving her gasping for air and clinging to the remnants of her strength. With every strike, she felt herself inch closer to the precipice of surrender. As the torture stretched on for what felt like an eternity, Amara's voice trembled with desperation. "Please," she pleaded, her voice strained and hoarse. "I can't bear this anymore. Please, I beg you." The soldiers, their faces contorted with a mixture of sadistic pleasure and exhaustion, exchanged glances. The heat of the dungeon weighed heavily on their haggard bodies. Sweat dripped down their br
The Alpha's footfalls echoed against the marble floors as he paced back and forth, his luxurious chamber serving as the backdrop to his simmering rage. A scowl etched deep lines onto his face, a testament to the fury that coiled within him. Before him stood Amara, a figure he had once trusted with his life, now defiant and unyielding. Tension hung heavy in the air, pregnant with unspoken words and unrelenting emotions. His voice, a low growl, reverberated through the chamber as he demanded answers that seemed to elude him. "Amara, why? Why won't you disclose the reason for Casey's visit?" The Alpha's eyes blazed with a fierce intensity, sending shivers down the spines of all present. Amara's unwavering gaze met his, her resolve unyielding. "Alpha Aidan," she began, her voice steady despite the charged atmosphere. "I have said it before, and I shall say it again. As a healer, I am bound by a sacred oath. The reasons behind my patients' visits are held within the sanctity of
Amara's serene hazel eyes, imbued with a quiet grace, swiftly found themselves captivated by Casey's presence. In that fleeting instant of connection, the profound surprise that washed over Amara's features was mirrored on Casey's face, her visage a canvas of unabashed astonishment. An invisible current seemed to pass between them, an unspoken plea for answers emanating from Casey's gaze. Yet, Amara could only shake her head in confusion, her own mind caught in a whirlwind of questions. "What are you doing here, Amara?" Casey's voice, barely above a whisper, carried a note of urgency. "Don't tell me you've come to bestow me with anything. Can't you see? Everyone's watching, and you know what that means." Her own bewilderment etched deeply into her expression, Amara leaned closer, her voice a mere breath escaping into the air. "Actually, no. I ha
The guard's heart pounded in his chest as he hurried out of the palace, his boots thudding against the stone path that led to the forest. The Alpha's urgent request echoed in his mind, urging him to move faster. Sweat dripped down his forehead, mingling with the beads of fear that had formed there. The forest canopy cast dappled shadows on the guard's determined face as he ran, branches whipping past him like ghosts in the wind. The urgency in his steps matched the urgency of the situation. His breath came in ragged gasps, punctuated by the symphony of nature around him. Minutes turned into eternity as he raced through the dense wood, his heart pounding like a war drum. At last, he spotted the hut nestled amidst the trees, a humble abode that held the solution to the Alpha's troubles. With a desperate hope burning in his eyes, he approached the entrance and rapped his knuckles against the worn door. Silence greeted him, the lack of response causing a ripple of uncertai
A WEEK AGO Beta O'Horan felt an overwhelming surge of eager anticipation coursing through his veins, each beat of his heart fueling his sense of duty. With a fervent nod, he etched determination into his face, fully aware that there was no alternative; they had to embark on this perilous quest if they were to save the life of His Highness. Impatiently, he implored, "We can ill afford to waste another precious moment. Pray, tell me, where can we locate this elusive wizard?" The healers exchanged urgent glances, their eyes reflecting the weight of the situation. The elder healer stepped forward, his voice trembling with urgency. "We shall exhaust every avenue available to us, Beta O'Horan," he vowed. "Our network of connections will be set in motion, for we must act swiftly. The hands of time are against us, and the destiny of the king rests in the unfathomable powers of this elusive wizard." With this renewed sense of purpose, Beta O'Horan braced himself for the treache