Chapter 17~Steph~The scent of antiseptic reached my nostrils, my eyelids where heavy as if they where being held down by a weight. My eyes gently opened to the flickering lights of a room. I struggled to grasp my environment, I blinked slowly. The room was poorly lit. On turning my head, I caught the sight of a window, the sun streaming through the room in a soft golden light. “Where am I?” A soft rustle caught my attention, I turned to see a nurse entering the room, her face glowing as she wore a soft and welcoming smile. “Good day, Steph you're awake!” the woman said her voice gentle. “We also lost you, you know?” “What? But how?” my mind was struggling to recall the memories. “You almost drowned but for our king, and your sister”And an unwelcome tide, the memories surged back gradually. “I was pushed down from the corrider of my room” I said to the nurse, my hands firmly placed on my head.“You should just rest, don't worry about that for now”The nurse said with genu
Chapter 18~Emily~“When I said you’re dead to me, I meant it!”Steph raged out leaving dumfounded.I was too confused to reply her.She then walked away to who knows where.What is wrong with Emily, she’s been saying stupid things.First, she accuses Rowan for pushing her into the river and then she accuses me taking advantage of Luther.One thing was for sure I was not going to her and to beg for her forgiveness, not again. I risked my life for hers and the best thing she can do is accuse me of taking advantage of Luther.I stood at the downstairs corridors of the castle across the room where they Rowan in for questioning.I worried for Rowan, he was going to get punished for something he didn’t do.DOOR OPENSMy heart raced as I saw one of the detectives walk out of the room, he had his hands in his pockets and a cigarette in his mouth.Carter!I was able to recall his name.A short while later, Zayne walked out of the room, his leave looked pale.I could not but worry and fear th
Chapter 19~Zayne~I battled through to the front of the castle as a swarm of crowd ran against me. Clad in dark armour, they charged toward the heart of the kingdom, weapons glinting under the sun. I stood at the forefront, my powerful frame emanating authority and strength. My eyes narrowed as I called upon my warriors, the air filled with a deep tension as the Lycans transformed, their muscles rippling and fur bristling.“Warriors on my mark”We stood across the rebels in a fierce stallmate. Either of us is waiting for the other to make the first move. “Attack!!” With a fierce battle cry, we surged forward, engaging the intruders with primal ferocity.The clash of steel and the growls of Lycan warriors echoed through the night as they fought to protect the kingdom. I moved with agility and power.“Ahhh… “A rebel Lycan groaned in agony, my sword piercing into his flesh. I swing my blade almost effortlessly, chopping off their heads. “Ahh”A bite of one of the rebels pierced
Chapter 20~Luther~KNOCK KNOCK “Go away! I'm busy” I moaned to the person who stood at the door as I crossed my arms behind my head laying on my soft bed. Judging from the knock I could tell it was a girl. “It's me, Steph!” she said, her voice tense. I rolled my eyes, disinterested by her presence. “Come in”She entered my room, her face worried. “My sister was kidnapped, Luther”“What! How?”I was shocked to hear that. No woman has quite caught my fancy the way Emily did and I would like to pleasure myself with her, at least once. “It was the rebels that attacked us earlier. We need to rescue her”My pupils narrowed as I heard Steph’s words. Rescue? God forbid I risk my life, I lust for Emily but I won't risk my life for her. “NO, Steph we’ll leave that to my brother and the warriors”KNOCKKNOCK Another knock came again, this time with more force and strength used. “Get in!”“Why are you here Thorn?”Thorn walked in, he wore a small smirk across his face.“Steph, can y
Chapter 21~Zayne~“Rowan? You're back!” Rowan's sudden appearance left me starstrucked, I couldn't contain the excitement. I rose to my feet at once. “Yes my Lord”Rowan said his voice was firm as he gently approached us and gave me a warm and light hug before he took a seat next to me. Thorn and Luther watched him, their brows furrowed as they wore an ugly frown. “Rowan….. It's a pleasure for you… back” Luther said, he struggled to say the words. He struggled to hide his disgust and annoyance for Rowan. There was an uneasy feeling in the room. Tension in the room was thickening every moment. “As I said Emily is not going anywhereShe has been nothing but loyal to her…. ““Loyal? Are you sure?” Rowan hardly finished when Luther interrupted him, the tension only worsening. “Why did Emily try to seduce me the other night when I was drunk”Seduce? I was stunned by Luther's accusations. Emily isn't that type of lady, she has self respect. She couldn't possibly have done so. “Lie
Chapter 22~Reta~We walked into the castle, darkness loomed over the castle and shadows at various corners. We stood at the center of the castle yard. There was an uneasy silence which filled the castle. “Hello?”I yelled out my voice echoing through the void. I tried to get their attention but there was no reply. “Reta we should go back somethings not right”Luther's words reached my ears and then suddenly my eyes went black. “Let me go!”I squealed out as the strong palm of a creature pressed my eyes. I struggled as hard as I could. “Mhmmm..mm” he placed his other hand on my mouth and nostrils.I could only mumble to his palms. Gradually my body weakened more and more, I struggled to breath as my eyes gently shut close into darkness. My eyes fluttered open into darkness. My mind was still clouded as I struggled to gain my bearings. “Thorn? Reta?” a feint voice reached my eyes. Luther! “Luther where are we?” I asked Luther my voice tense, my heart racing. I could only lay
Chapter 23~Zayne~ScrrrrrhhhhThe wheels of my car scratched against the harsh surface of the room as I brought it to a halt. “Phew!”I took in a deep breath as I stood in front of the cemetery gates. I shivered to the harsh cold that filled the darkness of the night. I decided to drop by to see Maya, my wife, after all it's been a long while. I went without the consent of anybody, not even Rowan. The only thing I told him was if I was not in my room by morning, he should check for me in the forest. I only had less than an hour to get in and take my medicine before the curse happened. I entered the cemetery as my eyes went searching for Maya’s grave. I couldn't help but have the feeling of spirits looming in every shadow. “Maya, a lot has been happening, you know?” I sat next to her grave not before dropping a banquet of flowers. “A few nights ago I almost died trying to save my maid. Rowan got arrested, but now he's out, they couldn't hold him for long” I chuckled. “Lut
Chapter 24~Luther~“What are we going to do Reta!” I paced around my room, my body tense and restless. Tomorrow, Zayne and the others will head out to the vampire kingdom for a truce. Vodka will definitely tell him about the intruders, about us. “Calm down Luther, we’ll think of something” Reta said, her voice still calm, which could not but amaze.How could she be this calm in a time like this? “Reta, this is your fault, I told you we couldn't trust the vampires and now look” I poured out my anger on Reta, it really didn't seem to affect her. Her expression barely changes. She remained calm as ice, as she sat on my couch her legs crossed. “I have an idea Luther, you can shut up and listen or keep on nagging”She talked with a certain elegance which upsets me. I felt like ripping her head out of her body, but for now I need her. “We'll talk!” my voice thundered through the room, I was getting tense and impatient. “You and Thorn will follow them to the vampire kingdom, you make
Chapter 73~Emily~Seeing Steph, and hearing those words she said to me completed an already great morning for me. I knew there was still good in her, despite how Luther has managed to poison her mind. I returned back to my room and got freshened up for the first time since leaving for the temple. My body felt a million times better. The warm smell of natural oil exuded from me. I carefully combed my hair, making it look more pleasant. I was supposed to meet Rowan and Zayne at the fields to help Zayne master the sword.I quickly got dressed and stormed out of my room. Today just had a feel unlike others recently. The day was bright, and nothing could possibly ruin it for me. I rolled with an extra spring in my step. Reaching the fields, I spotted Zayne in the nide, he held the sword high above his head. “Zayne!!”I yelled out his name before rushing to the fields. He didn't seem to hear me, so I walked closer to him. “Emily!! Get out!!” I heard a loud scream coming from acr
Chapter 72~Zayne~The sun shone bright on my face and directly to my eyes. Squinting my eyes tightly, I reached for the window and shut it close. I could barely sleep last night. My heart was deeply troubled. What does Luther have in mind? I was sure he does, after all he made it clear, that he's still coming for my throne. I could only wonder how I've lived with someone so greedy for power like Luther. I got freshened up properly, for the first time since we left for the temple. Today was a massive day for me. It's the first day of my training with the sword of ages. I only have two days to train, so I personally instructed Rowan to make the training very rigorous. Just then, I felt the presence of someone just outside my door. Emily? Why is she here?I thought of calling her out, but if I did it might make her embarrassed. I'll just wait for her to knock. After a couple of minutes, I finally heard her soft and gentle knock on my door. I missed her knock! “Come in, Emi
Chapter 71~Luther~I stood at the balcony of my room, the view of the castle in my eyes. It was just a matter of time and I'll be king. Once I get Vadka’s words, that Zayne has been killed then it's celebration time. “Sir, you sent it to me?” Thorn appeared behind me. “Yes, gather the crowd, we have a big announcement for them.”I ordered Thorn, my voice stern. “Yes sir!”Thorn stormed out of my room at once. After a while, Thorn returned back to my room. “Sir, the people await you!”“Okay, let's go!”I put on my black leather jacket and left my room, Thorn by my side.A large crowd had gathered at the yard, eagerly waiting to hear what I had to say. I climbed an upliftment, my figure visible to everyone gathered. “In case you may not have noticed, your king has been away for a while.”I said my voice rang through the yard. Loud murmurings soon escaped from their lips, their voices tinged with surprise. “Yes! He has been. And he went to the most dangerous part of the world
Chapter 70~Zayne~“Where is everyone?” Stepping into the castle premises, I was surprised to see the yard empty. Not even a single Lycan soul was outside. It was still very broad daylight. Something isn't right. I hope Luther hasn't done anything now? My heart was laced with worry. Bad thoughts began creeping in as we proceeded into the castle.“What's the matter?” Emily noticed my change in expression. “Something isn't right. I know it.” I answered my voice laced with urgency. We continued, our steps now much hurried. “Welcome back!!!!”A thunderous roar erupted from all corners of the castle making my ears almost bulge.“What is this?”The whole members of the castle circle around us. The site made my heart melt in affection. I was left totally speechless by this kind gesture. “Welcome back your majesty!” Cedric came out from the crowd. “Who did all this?” I asked curiously. “You won't believe whose idea it is. Luther!”“What?” Cedric’s next words left me dumbfounded.
Chapter 69~Zayne~The heartache filled me with rage, but at the same time it calmed me down. I couldn't leave Emily alone. She's hurting badly. I lowered my head and gently licked her wound, the taste of her warm blood reached my mouth and my body suddenly shuddered, feeling even more pain inside. But I couldn't stop, she was badly wounded and my disinfecting saliva might be able to help her. “I still… can continue to fight.”Suddenly I heard Emily's faint voice. She staggered and tried so hard to stand up from the ground, but her action made my heart shake violently. More and more alike, she now seems to be getting closer and closer to me at the time. But I looked at her wounds on her body and my brows furrowed. How can I let her fight vampires, to be in danger, has she ever considered her body!“NO way Emily. You wait here for me!”I sternly denied her idea. I walked away from her, seeing the view in front of me, my heart lunged for more blood. “It seems the sword of ages
Chapter 68~Zayne ~“Where do you think you're going?!”I instantly recognized the stern voice that came from behind me. Luca! Leader of the vampire warriors. Right hand man to Vakda. I slowly turned towards him, Emily by my side. He was flanked by a few vampires either side of him. “What do you want, Luca?I will face Vakda in five days, didn't he tell you?” I asked Luca, my voice stern. “Oh! I know. But I can't let you use that sword unfortunately.So either you drop it, or I can kill you before Vakda does.”Kill me? Luca wants to kill me. I almost scoffed as Luca gave me an ultimatum. “Of course you can have the sword.” I noticed Emily's expression changed as these words left my mouth. But just then my lips curled up into a smile. “You can have the sword in exchange for my corpse.”I said to Luca’s dismay. His expression changed instantly. His eyes were filled with raging anger. “Kill them. Kill them all. And retrieve the sword.”Luca barked out instructions to the vampi
Chapter 67~Emily~I still couldn't wrap my head around how Rowan and Zayne were able to communicate with crows. I've always hated crows, their ugly, creepy and most importantly dumb. So it really amazed me how they were able to train their crows to do a task like this. So, according to the crowd, Luther knows our plan to retrieve the sword somehow. We continued to walk through the vast savannah, Zayne marching forward as I followed just behind.I could tell he was a bit worried about Luther's possible threat, but I could still feel he was very calm about it. Understandable, he does really know the real colors of Luther. If he did, he'll be much more worried than he already is. I had a strong urge to tell him about all of Luther's misdeeds and where he hid Flora. But the image of Steph appeared in my mind. Telling him will put Steph in danger, but what I do know is that, with time Luther will finally be exposed. We finally exited the Savanna and standing in front of us was a
Chapter 66~Zayne~Taking every step, my eyes searched round.Behind, in front or beside us.I had to be extra vigilant, I know what Luther is capable of doing just for a seat in the throne.Of course he might not attack me directly, but certainly one way or the other he’ll get to me.Emily walked just behind me, very quiet as she deeply pondered to herself.It was as though she had something to tell me, but she just couldn’t muster the will to tell me.I won’t force her to tell me anything, so when she’s ready she’ll talk.She had her bows and arrows carefully positioned around her. In the case of any attack she won’t be defenceless.I still wished I didn’t have to put her in such danger.She isn’t ready for a full scale battle that might happen.After several hours of walking across the savannah.I could see the hills at a far distance. They were now in our sight.“We’re almost there Emily. Just a few more hours.”I reassured Emily. I could tell the fatigue already creeping into her
Chapter 65~Zayne~“Zayn, please stop. If not, you'll lose me just like Maya.”A faint voice echoed to me. I was surrounded by an empty dark void. Every corner around was covered in darkness. That's how consciousness is whenever I'm in beast mode. I can't hear a word, nor see anything happening. But for the first time I heard the familiar voice of a lady. Her voice was laced with fear and distress. Could it be Emily? She said, if I don't stop, I'll lose her, like I lost Maya. No!! I have stopped. I have to fight it!! “Argghhh!!” I groaned out loud. Resisting the urge to kill Emily at all cost. I will never let anything harm Emily, even myself. Yes!! I resumed consciousness of my body. But somehow I was still in the figure of the beast. Standing in front of me was Emily. My large claws are ready to cut her in half. She turned her face away, her body was trembling in fear, fear of me. What have I done? I almost killed her. If she looks at me, she will only see a monster