Chapter 57~Zayne~I stood at the balcony of my window admiring the beauty of my kingdom. A feeling of gratefulness gripped me. I was really lucky to rule over this majestic kingdom. KNOCK KNOCK Soon, I heard a firm knock on my door. “About time, he came”I muttered to myself before walking up to the door to open it. “Hello Rowan you're a bit late” “Sorry training went a bit late” Rowan gave a genuine reason and it was enough for me. I never joke around with Emily's training. “Come in!” I showed Rowan inside, before taking a seat on my couch. I did my rountine check on Emily's training progress, asking Rowan several questions on her training today with my pet lion. I was the one who insisted in Emily training with my lion. It might prove to be a significant challenge for her, but if she can be able to stand her ground with him then she'll be ready for anything that comes in her way. “So, why did you call me?” Rowan asked as we got down to the main business at hand. I lowe
Chapter 58~Emily~“Why are you here Zayne?” I asked again, my voice more stern than before. “Can I come in please?” Zayne requested, his voice very calm and gentle. And after a brief while to think, I reluctantly allowed him. Maybe he's ready to tell md the truth. Or maybe he's here cook up another lie. I really hope not. Zayne walked into my room and stood by the corner, the looming shadows covered part of his body, he was almost engulped by the darkness. “So, why are you here Zayne?” Zayne seemed to be avoiding the obvious question of his reason for being here. “Emily, I know your angry at me, but I need your help”I should have known she just needed my help, he isn't ready to say the truth. “Get out, Zayne!” I kissed my teeth in annoyance. “Please Emily, it's important. I really need your help”Zayne’s pitiful voice came again, seeming even more desperate. “For what?” I decided to give him an ear, I didn't really have any intention of going with it though.Okay, don't fr
Chapter 59~Emily~I woke up to a bright morning. The morning had a different feel than normal. There was a warm breeze in the air, urging me to cover myself with the blanket and sleep more. But as I shut my eyes yet again, a stream of thoughts came rushing back to my mind. The conversation I had last night with Zayne became clearer in my mind. Zayne wants me to go with him to the sacred temple.To retrieve the sword to kill Vadka. I really hope the sword is as powerful as mom says, otherwise Zayne might not make it through Vadka. “Oh shit!” I cursed out loud taking a small glance at my clock. It read 9 am. I was supposed to be at the grounds an hour ago. . I got dressed into my light training outfit and walked to the training grounds, my steps quickened. I'm sure Rowan will be standing there waiting for me He will cross his arms, furrowed his brows and give him that stern look of his. Running from my room, I finally reached Zayne’s personal training ground. I spotted Rowan
Chapter 60~Zayne~“Yes, come in!”Rowan opened the door, the creaking noise rung through my whole room.“You called sir!” Rowan said, his voice firm and strong. “Yes I did. Aren't you going to train Emily this morning?” I asked, almost rhetorically, fully aware of his response. “Yes actually in about 20 minutes” “Yes. I want to borrow for the next three days. You can help train if you want, but I want to train her to be ready to go the temple with me”I said to Rowan, my tone almost as though it was a command. “Okay, let me tell her” Rowan turned to leave when my stern voice halted him.“Don't! She won't know until she's arrived at the ground”“Okay sir” Rowan said before he then left my room. I had to set out to train Emily myself at least for the next three days. Even though Rowan is a better teacher than me, I can train Emily on the survival instincts needed to cope with dangers lurking at the temple, something Rowan can't. I got dressed into my training gear. My steps ha
Chapter 61~Zayne~Despite the darkness I managed to navigate my way out of the courtyard and to the hallway. I was almost to the castle gates when a rattling noise reached my ears from the bush just behind me. I halted in my movement and turned in the direction of the bush. The rattling noise continued, becoming even louder. “Who's there?!” My voice rang through the empty castle yard. The noise suddenly stopped, but still no reason for me to stop. I gently walked closer to the bush. My legs stretched out slowly at a time, pulling my body with it until I was just in front of the bush. “Hello?”My voice came again, this time laced with more mystery. But there was no response. Leaving me with only two options, possible to think of. It was either an animal in that bush, or if it is indeed a Lycan he must have run. Only one to find out! I bent closer to the bush and parted it. Nobody here! It must have been a Lycan, but why would anyone be out here past curfew. After giving i
Chapter 1~Emily~“Emily!! Emily!” My mother's voice echoed from outside the house as she ran inside, gasping for breath. Her face was covered with sweat and her breathing tensed as she struggled to catch her breath.“Mother,” I called, my voice laced with worry as I approached her.I just clocked twenty and as per usual tradition, I was tasked with taking care of the newborn in my small village.“Where's Steph?” She asked, her eyes darting back and forth as though she was searching for something.Stephanie or Steph as she was fondly called was my twin sister, even though we were barely identical and always at opposing sides. “Where's your sister? Fetch her immediately,” my mother, Rose, sparked, making me flinch. I had never seen her this way before.“What's going on mother?” I asked, my brows creased, a look of confusion etched on my face.“Get your sister Immediately,” she snapped, her voice filled with rage. “Now!” She roared.I dashed out immediately, my heart pounding in my c
Chapter 2~Emily~“Water, please,” Steph begged, crumbling on the hard floor as she gasped for breath.“Pull her up,” a guard shouted, his voice sending chills down my spine.“Please, she needs water, it's been days,” I muttered, my voice barely above a whisper.It's been days since we were captured by the lycans, forced to travel under the scorching sun of an unforgiving desert.The lycans rode on horses, while they held our chains, pulling us as fast as they could, as though we were nothing but animals.“Get up you bitch,” the one eyed guard thundered, his loud voice echoing as he dismounted his horse. He was the leader of the guards and the most heartless among them.“Move bitch!” He growled, wielding his wooden spike in his hand with his eyes blazing like primal fire as he glared at her.Steph remained unfazed, unable to speak with her slow shallow breaths. “I need water,” she mumbled incoherently, her voice barely audible.“How dare you!” he barked, raising his spike as he prepar
Chapter 3~Emily~“Get up! Get up!” Thorn roared, hitting the iron cage, his voice echoing in the room.“Arghh!” I groaned, rubbing my eyes weakly as they flickered open. I had barely slept for an hour and the sun was already up.“Wake up bitches, Hey!” He barked, hitting the iron window more aggressively. Steph was still deeply asleep, her breathing erratic and slow.“Steph! It's morning,” I muttered, tapping her slightly. She grumbled, her eyelids fluttering as she opened them weakly.“Move out,” the guards yelled, grabbing our chains as they dragged us outside, into the scorching sun. “Take it easy on her,” I yelled, eying the guard as he pulled Steph's chain. She was barely awake and unable to voice out her pains.The guards kept on pulling our chains, deeper into the castle until we stopped at the courtyard, just outside the main building.“Sit,” Thorn growled, his voice laced with disgust as his eyes darted back and forth.“Ouch!” Steph whimpered, her lips quivering as she sat.
Chapter 61~Zayne~Despite the darkness I managed to navigate my way out of the courtyard and to the hallway. I was almost to the castle gates when a rattling noise reached my ears from the bush just behind me. I halted in my movement and turned in the direction of the bush. The rattling noise continued, becoming even louder. “Who's there?!” My voice rang through the empty castle yard. The noise suddenly stopped, but still no reason for me to stop. I gently walked closer to the bush. My legs stretched out slowly at a time, pulling my body with it until I was just in front of the bush. “Hello?”My voice came again, this time laced with more mystery. But there was no response. Leaving me with only two options, possible to think of. It was either an animal in that bush, or if it is indeed a Lycan he must have run. Only one to find out! I bent closer to the bush and parted it. Nobody here! It must have been a Lycan, but why would anyone be out here past curfew. After giving i
Chapter 60~Zayne~“Yes, come in!”Rowan opened the door, the creaking noise rung through my whole room.“You called sir!” Rowan said, his voice firm and strong. “Yes I did. Aren't you going to train Emily this morning?” I asked, almost rhetorically, fully aware of his response. “Yes actually in about 20 minutes” “Yes. I want to borrow for the next three days. You can help train if you want, but I want to train her to be ready to go the temple with me”I said to Rowan, my tone almost as though it was a command. “Okay, let me tell her” Rowan turned to leave when my stern voice halted him.“Don't! She won't know until she's arrived at the ground”“Okay sir” Rowan said before he then left my room. I had to set out to train Emily myself at least for the next three days. Even though Rowan is a better teacher than me, I can train Emily on the survival instincts needed to cope with dangers lurking at the temple, something Rowan can't. I got dressed into my training gear. My steps ha
Chapter 59~Emily~I woke up to a bright morning. The morning had a different feel than normal. There was a warm breeze in the air, urging me to cover myself with the blanket and sleep more. But as I shut my eyes yet again, a stream of thoughts came rushing back to my mind. The conversation I had last night with Zayne became clearer in my mind. Zayne wants me to go with him to the sacred temple.To retrieve the sword to kill Vadka. I really hope the sword is as powerful as mom says, otherwise Zayne might not make it through Vadka. “Oh shit!” I cursed out loud taking a small glance at my clock. It read 9 am. I was supposed to be at the grounds an hour ago. . I got dressed into my light training outfit and walked to the training grounds, my steps quickened. I'm sure Rowan will be standing there waiting for me He will cross his arms, furrowed his brows and give him that stern look of his. Running from my room, I finally reached Zayne’s personal training ground. I spotted Rowan
Chapter 58~Emily~“Why are you here Zayne?” I asked again, my voice more stern than before. “Can I come in please?” Zayne requested, his voice very calm and gentle. And after a brief while to think, I reluctantly allowed him. Maybe he's ready to tell md the truth. Or maybe he's here cook up another lie. I really hope not. Zayne walked into my room and stood by the corner, the looming shadows covered part of his body, he was almost engulped by the darkness. “So, why are you here Zayne?” Zayne seemed to be avoiding the obvious question of his reason for being here. “Emily, I know your angry at me, but I need your help”I should have known she just needed my help, he isn't ready to say the truth. “Get out, Zayne!” I kissed my teeth in annoyance. “Please Emily, it's important. I really need your help”Zayne’s pitiful voice came again, seeming even more desperate. “For what?” I decided to give him an ear, I didn't really have any intention of going with it though.Okay, don't fr
Chapter 57~Zayne~I stood at the balcony of my window admiring the beauty of my kingdom. A feeling of gratefulness gripped me. I was really lucky to rule over this majestic kingdom. KNOCK KNOCK Soon, I heard a firm knock on my door. “About time, he came”I muttered to myself before walking up to the door to open it. “Hello Rowan you're a bit late” “Sorry training went a bit late” Rowan gave a genuine reason and it was enough for me. I never joke around with Emily's training. “Come in!” I showed Rowan inside, before taking a seat on my couch. I did my rountine check on Emily's training progress, asking Rowan several questions on her training today with my pet lion. I was the one who insisted in Emily training with my lion. It might prove to be a significant challenge for her, but if she can be able to stand her ground with him then she'll be ready for anything that comes in her way. “So, why did you call me?” Rowan asked as we got down to the main business at hand. I lowe
Chapter 56~Emily~“Where are you going, huh?” the stern voice came again. I slowly turned my head back to see who it was. Reta! “You were the one who kidnapped her right?” I asked, my voice laced with anger. Anger at Reta for putting so much fear in the minds and hearts of people at the castle. And for Flora’s family, putting sorrow. “How can you be so cruel?” “I can do anything to anyone, as Long as I get what I want!” Reta said, her tone mischievous. The corners of her lips curled up a evil smile. “I'm going to the castle right now ! And everyone will know what you did” I turned to leave, when another figure appeared just in front of me. His figure was large, he had an incredible physique. I looked up to his face, trying to identify him. “Thorn?”I asked, a bit surprised to see him. If Thorn and Reta are here, that means it must be Luther behind this. The night two days ago flashed back to my memory. Was this what they were upto? Taking Flora to the forest? If that
Chapter 55~Emily~The lion's huge paws pressed me down to the floor. I could feel the lion power stronger than any of the Lycan warriors I train with. I turned my head slightly and I saw that the lion had lowered his head, his mouth was like a bowl full of blood near my neck. His pupils were staring motionlessly at me, seemingly with some curiosity, and his huge teeth were almost in front of my eyes. I could feel the blood and heat inside the lion's mouth, as if I was going to be torn apart the next moment. Fear made my body tremble, watching a lion up close and watching it from outside the cage were two completely different experiences. I lifted my head to look at Rowan, and I found him standing at the edge of the cage, looking at me and the lion with cold eyes, not coming to my aid. No! I can't die here! Steph needs me. If Rowan won't help me I'll help myself. Suddenly a wave of conviction gripped my heart. I struggled frantically, but even though I used all my strength, th
Chapter 53~Emily~Staying by my window, I watched as Steph and Reta returned from wherever they left.But this time, they came back with Thorn and Luther. They walked to the castle, their steps very discrete as though they stole something. My heart twitched on sight of Luther, he wore a sickening grin across his face. But I couldn't help but ask, what are they doing outside their rooms? And where did they go? I am deeply worried for Steph. She was in the midst of very bad people. People who could ruin her life for her. I wish I could talk some sense into her, but she won't even talk to me. I peeped through my window as they arrived at the castle before splitting up at the courtyard. I carefully watched Steph, as she gently walked upstairs and towards the maid quarters. I need to know where she went to and why they were so discrete. I dashed out of my room and taking a turn, I found myself behind Steph, she remained unaware of my presence. I followed behind her, my steps s
Chapter 52~Luther~“Sir Luther? What are you doing here?” The stranger finally took the torch light off of my face. Looking carefully at him, he was dressed in a security uniform, so, piecing out the puzzle, he was just a guard, maybe the one on night shift today. Fuck! I should have planned for that. How could I not? “None of your business, now just go back to your work and pretend I was never there” I said in a stern voice to the guard.“Okay sir!” The guard was about to turn to leave when his eyes caught a sight that left him dumbfounded. “What? No way Sir…that is Flora”He pointed at the body of Flora. “I have to inform the castle, now” His voice was shaking. “NO you won't!”He froze in his tracks as my stern voice reached his ears. I shifted into a wolf in a flash, my size doubled as I looked down on him like a mother would look at her baby. “Sir, please I'm just doing my job. Please!” the guard was pleading as loudly as he could, taking a few steps back.“Sir I promis