~Malik~ "Malik? Malik?!" The voice cut through the silence, startling me. A sudden, rough push snapped me back to the present. Hastily, I lowered the binoculars from my eyes, but my surprise made my hands clumsy, and the binoculars slipped from my grasp, tumbling down into the depths
"He really should have included combat training in your studies," I said as Rafe got into the front seat and the driver took the wheel. ~*~ The image of the woman I saw at the lake lived rent-free in my mind even as I sat in a meeting with the top Lycan leaders in the Parliament. I was not
~Ezinne~ "Keep moving!" barked a towering Lycan warrior, his voice echoing with authority. I was in Lycan territory now, although I didn't know which one. However, one thing was clear: these beings were far more formidable than any werewolf I had encountered before. As we made our way through the
~Ezinne~ As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm orange glow across the sky, I stared at my reflection in the mirror while the maidens around me tended to me. None spoke a word, their touch as gentle as a whisper. My mind, however, was anything but calm. I was still reeling in co
"As you wish, my lady." Once the woman left, I turned to Delilah, giving her a questioning glance. The last thing I needed here was another Elara who could complicate issues for me. "She holds the title of Lady of the Ladies. Her responsibilities include training the women in combat," Delil
~Ezinne~ "How do you expect me to kill such a man?" I questioned Ashere, puzzled. "He's not at all the person I thought I would be facing." Ashere chuckled softly, a hint of mockery in her tone. "Do not be deceived by what you see, Ezzy. The laughter of a hyena isn't a call for friendship
Once again, I was led down the flaring stairs to the heavy double front doors leading outside the palace. As we crossed the foyer, I realized my heart was racing at twice its normal speed. The doors swung open from outside with a heavy, drawn-out creak, and I faced my terror, everything else around
~Ezinne~ We rode through the vast, lush landscapes of his kingdom, a heavy tension hanging between us like the heavy fog that cloaked the distant hills. The rhythmic hoofbeats of our horses were the only sounds that broke the silence. I couldn't decide if the pounding in my ears was the horse