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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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