Pain:The rush of cold air hit Alice as Arkyn held the door open to the courtyard. The air caused goosebumps to spread across her arms but it was refreshing. The excitement in her at having the mark removed was over ruling any discomfort the cold was causing. The sky was dark and stars freckled about the sky. The moon is bright and white, glowing across the courtyard. The moon was the only other source of light other than the light from the fire in the center of the yard.. The amber glow shines brightly making the whole area look cozy. She spotted Njar standing by the fire tending to it as they began walking towards it. Her steps were quicker than Arkyn’s as if he was dragging his feet. She ignored it, she could feel what he was feeling and she powered through it. She didn't need to focus on how worried he was. She glanced down at the 523 on her arm. A small smile formed on her face knowing it was about to be gone. “Alpha what am I going to need to bring?’” Bo’s voice came through a
Dress:They laid there in the silence of the world. Arkyn had pulled her close as she laid there looking at the stars. She curled into him the warmth from his body making her feel better. Arkyn held her hand tightly never letting go in fear she would feel the slightest amount of pain. He looked over to her, her eyes studying the stars. He watched the goosebumps speckle up her arm. He frowned slightly seeing it. He glanced over to her arm and saw that Bo had bandaged it. Bo and Njar had left shortly after leaving them alone in the courtyard. Bo had used a blue bandage as if he knew that was Alice’s favorite color. “We should get you inside.” Arkyn said quietly to her, watching her arm carefully.“We can't stay for two more minutes.” Alice smirked, resting her head onto his chest. “No you're not hurting because of me and you're getting cold.” Arkyn grumbled softly.“You know, you're really no fun.” Alice smirked at him , teasing him as he heard him scoff."No fun?” He asked, raising
Betrayal: Krisen laughed standing up as she wore Alice’s face. She needed to act quickly, she knew her magic was only good for so long. She needed to make a show of this, needed to have Arkyn catch Alice in the act with someone. Someone that was important to both of them. Arkyn’s best friend Arkyns right hand. That would be devastating. She never liked Garold anyways. She needed to get the real Alice out of here first.“Jerome. Come to Alice’s room now.” Kristen was already ahead of the game and had put a little spell on one of the guards. Jerome was big and strong and could easily carry Alice out. Kristen looked down at Alice’s body. She almost wished that she could kill her but she had made a pact with James to keep her alive. He better be in position to take her away. She would make sure he would suffer endlessly if he didn't hold up his end of the bargain. A small knock on the door happened and Kirsten went to it. Jerome was standing there, eyes slightly glossed over as he waite
Pretend:“What's wrong with you?” Arkyn snapped his hand still on Garold's throat as he pressed him further back into the wall. The reaction was purely a way to offset the rage coming off of Conan. He had to do something to keep him at bay. Everything in him was screaming to rip Garold’s throat out and leave him bleeding out on the floor without a second glance. There was something not right. He kept picking up on it. Garold did not respond, His eyes went wide as if he wanted to respond to Arkyn but couldn't. Arkyn dropped his hand away from his throat. It took a huge effort but he kept repeating in his head to stop. His mind kept going back to Kristen. Did he make up for her having one golden eye and then the flash of black hair. He stepped back away from Garold letting out a small breath trying to calm himself down. He studied him as he tried to slow his breathing. Garold stood there still, his pants and underwear still down around his ankles. He was not moving, Anyone in their ri
Failure:“Njar, Skrade. I need to set up a small search group to look for Alice. It needs to be kept secret and it needs to be done discreetly. Do not hurt Garold. Set him a cell and have guards watch him. No one is to touch him.” Arkyn mindlinked them as soon as he was in his room and sure he was alone.“Alpha what is going on?” Njar sent back his tone confused and cautious.“I am waiting for exact proof but I am pretty sure Kristen is a witch and shape shifted herself to look like Alice. She then put a spell on Garold inhabiting him to move or speak well she called to find them. I don't know where Alice is. We need to find her but play Kristen’s game until I know for certain.” Arkyn sent to them, even in mind link his voice broke as he said he was not sure where Alice was. He tried to cover it up as he continued to speak.“I will get a few of us together , pretend we are running extra security for the ceremony and search for Alice. Kisten seemed pretty sure of herself as she left y
Caught: James stood in the window, his eyes looking out of it, searching the darkness as if he would be able to see the soldier coming in with Alice. His stomach felt nauseous as he waited to hear. Part of him was terrified that a mindlink would come across saying that they had been attacked. That Arkyn had found them and slaughtered them. Worst of all, they would tell him that Alice was now with Arkyn and they had failed. If there were any of them left after Arkyn got through with them James would make sure they were executed for failing. He dug his nails into the window sill waiting. He didn't know how long he had been standing there but he had watched the sun set and the moon rise. There was not a single star in the sky tonight. Only the moon was out as it dimly lit the forest floor. It tried to peek out from behind the clouds but the clouds were too much for it. He drummed his fingers impatiently, his foot twitching, the energy coursing through him he had to expel some how. “Alp
Doubt: “Alpha.” James head was slumped forward, drool dripping from his mouth onto his shirt. A small round circle of drool stains in shirt as he sat up right wiping his mouth. Soft snores fluttered through the air invading his ears. His eyes snapped over to the bed. Eliza wasn't even graceful in her sleep. Loudly snoring like the swine she was. He gritted his teeth, instantly annoyed with her. Alice. He thought his eyes were going back to the cage. She laid perfectly still. The red dress clingy to her every curve. No snoring came from her mouth. She looked like a perfect piece of art. Her hair flowing effortlessly around her body capturing her softness. Why did it take her leaving, someone else wanting her to make him realize she was his. That she belonged to him. She was his prize. His trophy, his and only his. She would see that in time. He told himself running his hands over his face. How long has it been? “Alpha.” “What?!” He snapped back at the mindlink, he said for no one
Sage:Arkyn walked outside and shut his eyes. He inhaled deeply trying to calm all the raging emotions running through him. He needed to think like his enemy. If he were to sneak someone out where would he take them. How would he get them out of the main house without anyone seeing or hearing them? The wind whistled around him as he concentrated trying to gather his thoughts. How would he get from his room out. A small smirk came to his mind. Alice’s first escape was out the window. He would have heard something, seen something in his room, if they took her out the window. “Think.” He growled at himself exhaling loudly as he did.The kitchen. No one was in there after dinner usually and it had an exit door, not only to the courtyard but an exit door to outside the main house. He began walking towards the kitchen through the courtyard. The smoke from the fire still hung in the air, even though the fire had been extinguished. It was only an hour or so ago that he laid in the grass wit