I decided I would lock her in the isolated underground bunker room. She will be very comfortable there, and no one can reach her. The walls of the room are made of silver, so it will serve as a deterrent for those who plan to go there, and it will also ensure that she remains there with no hope of
"I sent you to go be with your brother," I said, and she wept. "He chased us away, and I couldn't come here. Why? You had taken everything. The least you could have done was take me too for the sake of.,.." She said, bringing up the same request she made that night. "You know why I said no. You ha
"You turned me down as if I were nothing and sent me away easily without even considering my proposal. Because of you, Fredrick had the opportunity to do what he did, and I had to hide away in the woods like a wild animal and raise my son the only way I could, so yes, I am bitter, and I doubt I will
Nikolas POV "So, what are your plans for today?" Aliana asked me, sitting up in bed. I had just finished in the bathroom and intended to dress and go out. As I dried my hair with a towel, I looked at her lying on the bed. Her hair was a tangled mess; she was naked under the sheets she clutched to h
"I'll also be leaving tomorrow morning," Miles added, and I frowned, wondering why he was departing so soon. "You too?" I questioned, and he nodded. "We all know why Fredrick left me here. He wants me to spy on you, so he can gather information to use against you," he explained, and I nodded, as h
Nikolas POV In the morning, I left my room to bid farewell to Miles and Piotr. Although they had only spent a couple of days in Forest, I cherished the brief moments I had with them. Their presence brought a sense of calm and determination to me. However, I decided not to reveal my plans to Piotr
"How are you feeling this morning?" I asked, and she giggled. "Like I need more sleep," she replied, and I chuckled. "I suppose the work drained your energy," I commented, reaching for a plate to grab something to eat. "Nikolas," she suddenly spoke in a serious tone, capturing my attention. I foc
"How prepared are the troops?" I asked Ingham. "They're ready," he replied succinctly. I understood that they were already skilled warriors before this, which explained why civilians could defend their territories during the hunter's attack. Everyone in the pack and territory was trained to fight,