The man's body trembled under Xavier's grip, his voice breaking as he spoke up, "I—I was forced," he stammered, his tears mingling with the dirt smeared across his face. "By whom?" Xavier growled, his voice a low rumble that echoed through the dark forest. "Just before you and the queen
"Who sent you? Why are you doing this?" I demanded, trying to appeal to their better nature and buy some time. "Kidnapping me will only cause a war, and I’m sure none of you wants that." The man on my right chuckled darkly, shaking his head. My eyes darted to the backseat door, noting that it wasn
~Ezinne~ The driver hesitated for a moment, his grip tightening on the steering wheel. The tension in the car was heavy, as the vehicle sped towards the lone figure, the bazooka in his hands steady and unwavering. As we drew closer, the man with the bazooka stood his ground, his expression unf
"My queen, are you alright?" he asked, concern evident in his eyes. It was a brief exchange between us. Before I could muster a reply, the other two Lycans lunged at him. Relief and dread filled me simultaneously. Martin might be a warrior, but he was no match for Lycans. I yelled as he dodged the
~Ezinne~ As I followed his gaze, I immediately sensed the cause of the terror that had gripped him. From the dark edge of the thick forest, a larger, more menacing Lycan emerged, his eyes glinting like coals. In a reflex of fear, Martin grabbed my hand with a tight squeeze and pulled me back,
Firming his jaw, Martin added, "I had to devise a plan quickly to save you from them." "Where did they plan to take her?" Xavier asked. With a helpless shrug, Martin replied, "I don’t know their endgame. I just wanted to prevent any type of war. Luna, you should be more careful. I don't know what
~Ezinne~ It was obvious Malik had been informed the moment we crossed into Stormridge borders. He was pacing back and forth outside the grand palace, his form tense and alert, while his brothers stood nearby, motionless and waiting. The early morning was quiet, with the rising sun slowly lifti
"Let go of me," I snarled, my anger boiling over so intensely that my body trembled with the force of it. "Or what? You'll kill me?" Malik retorted, releasing his grip. His tone was laced with disbelief and frustration. "Seriously, I don't understand. Am I the villain now because I reacted to