Imara stumbled towards the two soldiers, her heart pounding in her chest. They looked up as she approached, gripping their weapons tightly.
"Who are you?" one of them demanded.
"I'm looking for Alpha Aidan," Imara said breathlessly. "Please, can you take me to him? I know you are part of his guards."
The two soldiers exchanged a wary glance, but eventually the one who had spoken nodded. "Follow us," he said, gesturing for her to walk ahead of them.
Imara led the way, her senses on high alert as she navigated the rocky terrain. The soldiers walked close behind her, their footsteps quiet and measured.
After a few minutes, they came to a clearing where a small building erected, smoke curling from its chimney. The soldiers gestured for Imara to wait outside as they went in to c
Imara sat across from Casey at the dinner table, trying to keep a smile on her face. She knew what she was about to do was wrong, but she couldn't help herself. She had to protect her own interests, even if it meant hurting her. It wasn't that she even cared about her. All she needed was to achieve her goal and she could do anything to reach that. Aidan wanted this, She wanted this, Keith and Atlas also wanted this, so what could she do? She didn't care. "So, how was your day?" Casey asked, picking at her food. “I was actually very surprised when I saw you. I don't know if I missed you or I have just been yearning to see you since I heard that you would be coming here. I know we were not quite cool when I was in the palace and I believed that we only became friends because of her personal interest. It's fine... At least, a friend will always be a friend, no matter how the friendship starte
"Casey didn't seem to be ready to give up on his highness. She still thinks speaking with him will solve things between them." Imara told Aidan as they both headed out of the house. "I thought you said everything worked out already. So what changed again? Didn't I ask you about it?" Aidan said, still keeping his irritation under control. "Of course. She was so angry and she even told me she will never have anything to do with him anymore but all of a sudden again, she brought that up. I don't seem to understand what is going on with her." "Okay fine. I think her mind hasn't settled yet. We will do something about that but before then... I want you to execute the next mission as soon as you can. You must be wondering why I am so in a hurry. That woman isn't ready to give up and her holier than thou at
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