“Well…?” Rowan said"Well, what?" Abby asked"Well, do you think they would help us or agree to your uncle?" Rowan asked her yet again.He was directing the question to her, hoping she would know their fate.If he were being truthful, he would also state how he was even worried about himself. He was a lycan; at least half of him was of Lycan's descent which meant they might dismiss him as a werewolf and turn on him even though Helsinger had given a glimmer of hope on the fact that Lycan was themselves different in the hunter's ratings. His fears were similar to those of Caelum and, surprisingly, Abby.Although the she-hunter did her best to hide her feelings but deep down, she was worried.The fact that her uncle was the leader did not mean they could not turn on him. Should a more significant part of the leaders decide to impeach him and depend on them, then impeach him, they would.And worse still, it could cost the man his life, which was the last thing Abby wanted. She had both lo
See her dilemma.She was already questioning if this was Caelum or the twin god playing his games with them. After all, they were merely puny humans he enjoyed toying with so much that it gave him pleasure alongside his twin.The gods themselves were very selfish, and probably the only thing they found essential to the humans was the entertainment they provided them with, which filled their lungs with gladness.Caelum was making his way to the council area, where they might be talking as a couple of moments ago after Helsinger left, there was ample time to gather those they needed for the meeting.He was suggesting that, yet again, they go eavesdrop on their conversation and, probably just as earlier, interrupt them when it seems to be going haywires and then convince them all the same way they had with Helsinger.But there was something Abby knew and believed in. Playing the same move twice was wrong, even with a different opponent.A spill on the moves played previously might have b
Helsinger had been put in a tight spot yet again and still by the line of the first person that had him onthat spot.Many years ago, when he had done that for Lucy, it had been with a promise that it would be the first and last time he would be breaking the rules for anyone that pertained to the clan and its embodiment. But yet again, he was right there on the spot, and this time for her son, who believed his idea could appeal to the clan.Helsinger, however, knew better, although he would not show.He did not want to dash their hopes on him, and if he was honest, he had been craving a little vengeance from Grimshaw since the death of his brother and sister-in-law.Now the opportunity was yet opened before him, even though this would require that they frolic and dance with the enemy.Sebastian might not have done anything to them yet, but no lay said he would be made an exception. He had been there all along, and never for once did he assist against Grimshaw. Even when the hunters ha
Then there were those with families.Wives probably and children but had dedicated their lives to the hunt.These ones would be hard to convince as well, and would try and sabotage everything he was going to say.Helsinger took yet another long and deep breath as he began.He started by explaining that; indeed, there was a way they could get Grimshaw good once and for all. He had their attention now, and this was his opportunity to channel everything he had been told and hopeful about. It was too soon, but he needed to make it work.He continued explaining that someone least expected had decided to join forces with them to make things work against Grimshaw, and they would bring him down this time. He was already sure of it.Helsinger had said all he could to convince them, and then he went quiet, waiting for them to say things and ask him questions, but a deafening silence followed up after all he had said. He could not tell if they would support him or not but would instead give them
It and funny enough to think about how these men had no idea what things would be like walking into thecouncil room to speak with them within those walls of the hall room. Helsinger had already set out all by himself, leaving them to continue their talks as he went to bring the seer and, of course, the vessel. This was getting fun, and his spirits were lifted so much that he could not believe what was happening. He was already approaching the great hall and could suddenly hear the ruckus being madeall in the name of the alliance, which he saw as noise. Helsinger had entered the chanting youths saying how they wanted a change. They might have mobbed him if he had not been vindicated, as their eyes bore darkness. They certainly did think he was one of those again their peace from being established. It was Abby who stopped them because something fishy was already downplaying. As he moved, the covered-up behind him completely shielded the aisle from view. Helsinger has never been on
Helsinger was the one who finally picked it up just when they were approaching the door.He stopped and turned to Caelum, looking grim as he explained that it was something purely Grimshaw had done when he killed his father. That was the moment he had cursed himself to damnation. It was a path that no one should try to thread as it came with sorrow and shame.Helsinger then asked if there were more questions, and they said no. They were set to face the council.Helsinger told them he had a plea for them, and it was for them to behave and speak only when spoken to.They had to understand that this was a marketplace, nor was it where the youths were meeting.It was a place that housed elders that were to be respected. Both vehemently stated that they, of course, did understand what he was saying and would abide by his rules.Helsinger placed a hand on the handle and told them he was not giving them rules. He did not want to be seen as a tyrant or that they had been coerced in any form.
It had been all about her taking her lessons seriously while he continued making his plans.Mara could tell something serious was about to happen and she could feel it within her. She had been having more dreams lately and flashes than she used to and nowadays it was easier than before for her although she would keep on lying about the things which she sees.Grimshaw would from time to time seem to want to test her and would come to her with his questions. She was also beginning to see things about the area and into their lives.Mara’s fuel through this journey was the fact and the probability of Caelum being alive and well.It was clear from what she could see that they were all okay and both wanted to come rescue her. She actually hoped they would be more careful now as Grimshaw at the moment seemed to be having the upper hand at the strength parts.Mara had formed a little relationship with Zyair as he seemed not to hate her as much as he did in the beginning. This whole new friend
Grimshaw knew both spent time together, and to make him understand that there were no lustful ties, Zyair had come up with a way.Sometimes during the meal, he would delve into speaking on how he was trying to get to know his stepmother the more by sparing her some of his time off his rather busy schedule for walks along the gardens.At this, Grimshaw would mutter on how he saw nothing busy in his schedule, nor did he ask him to walk Mara or anything. Although Mara would often pick up to commend Zyair’s efforts, Grimshaw would be forced to do the same.However, there were other times when Grimshaw would get up and leave irritably after giving instructions to Mara and stating clearly that he had lost his appetite. This was his way of making Zyair feel bad, but the boy would try to hold in his feelings by smiling.Although Mara could see him struggling not to cry after those piercing words. Who would not feel sad when his father constantly makes them feel worthless and as though they we
His piercing scream and then the impact on her body from the way the old alpha had slammed herreached into her depths. Mara had never been more pained and even now, she had forgotten how toturn for a moment into her human form. Her baby was all that mattered to her and then she got over itand let it free. She had returned back to her human for, bare and all. The minute she opened her eyes, two things happen simultaneously. Grimshaw pulled a dagger andthen held it close to her stomach area just as she saw Sebastian in the action of trying to make it over. “Now you stop there boy or I would be sending her and your baby to hell.” He said “Baby?” Sebastian asked caught dead in his tracks Yes baby. Continue wizard.” Grimshaw said to the wizard whom yet again had been distracted. Sebastian must not have believed his ears when he closed his eyes and listened. He could hear it finallythrough the noise, the steady tiny beating heart of the child within her. He could not believe his ea
He pulled her along quickly taking the shorter route to the stone altar he already had in preparation fortheir rites. The wizard was there and Grimshaw had never been more excited over his plans ahead andof time of making the wizard key into all his plans with Alexa the late sorceress. The breach of his wallshad seriously extended to where they were and it was only a matter of time before they get closer andget to him. But not for long, he was going to make certain he beats them to it. He had some of his menstand guard around the place as he pulled Mara along. He was not going to waste anymore time.“You may begin.” He said to the wizard“Yes my lord. Everything is nearly prepared but we might still be needing the one inhabited by life.” Thewizard said.Grimshaw caught Mara smirking but he had a surprise for her.“Oh she is the one inhabited by light.” He said“But I thought Alexa…” the confused wizard said“Alexa was gullible and let a little girl play a fast one on her. But su
She has been unnecessarily frustrating since he took her to see Zyair and abruptly refused eating until hefrees the boy. Grimshaw also knew within that the knowledge that her own mother had put him onpermanent protection was something way more challenging for her. He felt really proud but morehappy about the fact that her powers were actually awakening. It was a go go for him actually as he hadbeen waiting patiently to be able to harness her powers. But since what happened with his men theother day, Grimshaw suspected that something was off with her and her powers. The sorceress hadAlexa had said that it was a force field of death that she wielded based on what Mara had told her buthe could point out loopholes around those words. He knew he had to revisit that issue himself and seefor himself to make certain that her powers were what they seemed. He had asked that his men looksaround and finds the sorceress text but it would turn out that it had disappeared miraculously.Grim
They had been trying hard at keeping their ranks for sometime now as they had been really busy with the enemies. It was really tough as Sebastian had not been to war in a long but luckily for him, he had the experience and the true qualities of a leader. More and more had been falling into his ranks and aligning with his troops as everyone seemed to be calling for an end to Grimshaw’s reign. There were leaders around him both young ones and older ones to advise him and brush up his strategies. They were not so much but they were doing really well at holding out on the enemies. They fact that theywere short numbered was a cause for alarm as this was war and not a fairytale. It would only be a couple of moments and then the enemies would see through the hidden loopholes in their formation and then it would be their turn to start suffering the ills of war. That was just what Sebastian had been fighting tooth and nail to avoid. He could not loose this war. Not with the glimmer of hope h
Three days since he sent out his men, he still was not getting any responses from the battlefield. He last heard that they were engaging each other already at a place not so far from his castle, and now he heard nothing more. Grimshaw had sent three ravens out already. Two to the light claw pack and one to his general out at the war front, but neither had responded. The panic of not knowing was killing him; all he wanted now was reassurance from the general that his men were doing well, followed by a backup from the light claw pack.Apparently, it would seem like the old pack wanted nothing to do with or assist him. Grimshaw was not short of surprises as he knew well enough that all this had everything and more to do with the distraction he had received the other night of the banquet.The heavens knew what his son and Mara had voiced to the alpha. He had been told that they met with the man away from the banquet table, and although they tried to make it seem like a tour of the sorts o
“You should stop pressurizing him about these things, Max. It is not his problem.” Artemia said to her brother.“So you think,” Maxwell said.“So I know.” She said to him, firing up.Maxwell had been at the top of his beefing with his father again; this time, he was not buying his cowardice. He could not understand why the old man was acting the way he had been, even after the young woman had affirmed that she was being married against her will to this old wolf that seemed tohave been brewing all the troubles in the entire werewolf history.Maxwell had never liked Grimshaw, not even as a child, and many times when his father would meet secretly with this man; he always felt uncomfortable about it all. His father had not sent troops to help when the first war had happened, and as a child, he had not understood the reason why but this time, he was already beginning to think about it having relations with Grimshaw.All these years, they had been living in the wild and away from everyone
"Well, good morning to you, my hubby dad," Mara said as she entered the dining room, smiling ear to earwith so much amusement, especially at his face. Someone else was seated a little too early on the table, and he snorted laughter that had him choking on the drumstick he was biting down on."That serves you right, boy, for not waiting," Grimshaw growled as he observed Mara come to sit at her place."Are you alright?" she asked Zyair, who just drank from his cup and nodded. Mara then turned to Grimshaw, who was glaring at her. There certainly was a part of him that wished she had nothing to offer him so he could snap her neck, but he could not now, could he? He needed her alive so his plans could mature into reality. Grimshaw then furrowed his brow even more profoundly as he glared."You know, girl, I would rather the other bit of our relationship be kept secret." He glared at her"I do not understand. But that's what we are, right? And sometimes one could get confused with identitie
"Are you sure you want to do this and trust those treacherous humans again as our ancestors once did, brother?" Silas asked him for the third time, but this was at the boundary of Blackwell.The past few days, or dare we assume the week, have been the most hectic as they had been up and busy with the re-establishment of Blackwell, and there have been a lot of changes. Successfully a few daysafter the barrier had fallen, they had completed the sealing around Blackwell entirely. It was far more than what little Sebastian had thought they would achieve. It would seem the hands of fate had played them with way better plans than they had ever dreamt of as it was walled a little higher. Even more exciting was the line of persons, wolves in particular, that lined outside the new gates of Blackwell to surrender themselves to the new dawn and hope which was in the person of Sebastian. A lot had been happening these few days, but also enough to remind them that there was no longer time for so
Mara stood there as the maids attended to her with sadness in her eyes.She could not believe that this was happening despite the discovery. She looked grim as they put the gown on her, as she stared back at the mirror.Here has a damsel in distress that perhaps her powers alone would not save her from her impending fate.After the last altercation with Grimshaw, he had come to her room afterward and spoken to her.Mara then went to bed and did receive a confirmation of the fact that Grimshaw was her father. In fact, from what she had seen, he had known from the moment of her turning and yet had decided to keep it safely away from her while she wallowed in his desperation to marry her. He had come and put her in the tightest of corners when he warned her of the fate of Sebastian. He had sent a spread of words about her, and he also had more news.Two days ago, he learned that Blackwell castle had been again found. The barrier had already been lifted.Hence he could easily make an atta