CHAPTER 6
“Speaking about the devil.” Rose heard Dale say and she froze. She suddenly regretted eavesdropping on them, she should have left when she had the opportunity to.“How dare you!” Grim’s voice thundered.
Dale gave a sarcastic laugh, “She doesn't even have respect for you. Do you know she sees you as weak?”
“That's not true,” Rose went on her knees and bowed to Lord Grim.
“I'm sorry for my actions, it won't happen again.” Rose didn't understand why she was kneeling before Lord Grim, but she knew she had committed a serious offense, and the only way out was to ask for mercy.
“So you have the guts to challenge me?” Dale kicked Rose in her stomach and that sent her rolling in pain.
“Ahhh!” Rose cried, holding her stomach in pain.
“Dale! What has gotten into you?” Lord Grim questioned, his voice drained in irritation.
“So you want to take her side now, Grim. This is exactly why she doesn't have respect for you.” Dale answered and moved to Walk away but then Lord Grim stopped him.
“You won't dare disrespect me by walking out. I am your Lord, your ruler and you will obey me.” Lord Grim threatened, grabbing Dale by his shirt with a fire burning in his eyes.
Dale had never seen Grim that angry, he raised his hands to the sky to signal he would back off.
“I don't care if you are older, but I've been made head over you by the law, so get that into your stick skull, elder brother.” Lord Grim said before releasing his grasp.
“All right.” That was all Dale said before walking out on Grim.
Rose was still on the floor, but this time on her knees. Dale had kicked her hand at the side of her stomach, but she had to regain her strength.
“You!” Lord Grim signaled to Rose and she looked up at him. Their eyes locked in, and a fresh smell blew in the air. Grim wanted to say something but he quickly closed his lips.
“Meet me in the dining room in thirty minutes for dinner.” Lord Grim ordered and walked away.
“Ok. Okay.” Rose answered.
Rose waited for him to walk far before she started walking. She was able to trace her way back to her room in no time.
“Jeez!! That was close,” Rose panicked as she fell on the floor at the back of the door.
“I'm not going to try that again!” Rose assured herself and stood up to freshen up.
She had plans of asking about her Mom but she didn't know if that was a good idea anymore. From her observations, Lord Grim wasn't a man of many words. Unlike his brother Dale, who was loud and annoying, he was calculative, especially with his speech.
She had to tread with caution since he rarely said much.
Rose undressed herself, left in just her panties. She got into the bathroom to freshen up, but then she noticed there wasn't any sponge for her to use, just a bar soap in the drawer.
“Shit! I don't even have new clothes to wear except the one I just removed.” Ride lamented. She took her gown from the floor and brightened it to her nose.
“Ewwwww. It sucks to be me.” Rose lamented the smell from the gown caused her nose to twitch.
“You need to ask someone,” Lara spoke out.
“I know but definitely not Lord Grim,” Rose said with a soft laugh.
She was wearing her clothes back when a slight knock landed on her door.
“One minute, please,” she responded before adjusting the sleeveless gown she had been wearing, the only clothing she left Roar Pack with.
Rose opened the door to find Lord Grim standing. Their eyes held the silence for a long time before she opened the door wide for him to enter.
“I thought you didn't want me to come inside.” Lord Grim said and strode into the room gracefully.
“It's less than twenty minutes to dinner, what are you still doing unprepared?” Lord Grim asked.
“Uhmm… actually. I was…no, I wanted to…” Rose found herself stammering, and she didn't know why she was.
Lord Grim's stare at her was eating her up, and she felt like entering the ground.
“I never knew you had issues with speech,” Grim said.
“I'm not a stammerer.” Rose flared up.
“Easy tiger! I'm not attacking you.” Grim replied, his loud laughter floating in the air.
Rose wanted to protest, she hated when someone called her by an animal's name. She remembered when someone called her a snake, and her dad convinced her that it was personification, not an insult.
Rose sighed, “I needed new clothes and a sponge.”
“The last time I checked, we weren't expecting you here, so no arrangements were made for that,” Grim answered rudely.
“I don't mean it that way, maybe you can get one of your maids to go with me. I'll cover the cost, I have my ATM here in my pocket.” Rose pulled out a little purse she walked with. That was what helped her hide the ATM even when Reed had kept her hostage for weeks back in Roar Pack.
“You can't leave my castle. At least not yet until I know everything about you… aside from the one I already know.”
Rose smiled, “The only thing you know about me is that Vanessa is my mother. Apart from that, nothing.”
Lord Grim walked to where Rose was standing. “If that was the only thing I knew about you, no way would I have allowed you into my City.”
Rose squeezed her face, confused at what Grim was saying.
“I know everything about you, even how Reed took over your kingdom.”
“How??!” Rose inquired.
“Because I have eyes everywhere.”
Rose became silent, she didn't know if she made the right decision coming here. Maybe she would have waited a little before coming in search of her mother.
“Can I just get new clothes?” Rose begged, a sound of defeat in her voice. She was too tired to engage in an argument; her life right now didn't even make sense to her.
Lord Grim walked to her and placed a hand on her tiny waist. “Sure thing. My maids will take care of that. I love the way they are standing.” He said looking into her eyes.
Rose became confused and looked at her nipples that were popping hard from the satin material she was wearing. She couldn't contain the way she was horny and their lips came crashing into a kiss.
CHAPTER 7Rose's lips were still locked in Lord Grim’s when Rose suddenly pulled away from him. “What happened, angel?” Grim asked, laughing.“You just want to take advantage of me, I can see that.”“Don't speak like a child, Rose.” This was the first time he was calling her name. It sounded strange on his lips.“Please I want to be alone,” Rose replied. Lord Grim chuckled, “I know you want to take your revenge on Reed but you can't do that alone. You need guidance.”“I don't need your help, the only reason I'm still here is because of…” Rose wasn't done when Grim cut her short.“Your Mom?” He asked. Her silence made him laugh more.“You don't even know what you've gotten yourself into. I'll get my maids to bring you some dresses, dinner is in ten minutes. I don't condone lateness so let that stick now.”“What do you mean by what I've gotten myself into?” Rose blinked her eyes to stop the tears that she had been fighting; she was getting more confused and regretted ever coming to No
Chapter Eight “Where is this woman and what is taking her so long to get ready?” Grim wondered aloud.He had assigned her a maid to get ready and she still couldn't make it to the dinner table in time. A few seconds had clicked past the ten minutes he had given her to get ready.A maid volunteered to go check up on them.Grim groveled and was about to grant her request when Rose barged into the dining room.Her movement was rid of any grace or poise. She strode in like a woman on a mission and stopped in front of Grim!“You better have a reason for storming in here and you better have an even better reason why you are standing beside me with your breath fanning my face!”In the heat of her rage, Rose had forgotten the instruction Grim had dished to her the last time they met.“Do you know one mistake you should never make? Raising your voice at me, disobey
Chapter 9 The command was obeyed as swiftly as it was given. In a matter of seconds both her arms were held apart by two guard's and they dragged her back up the stairs. “Who is that commoner?” Feria asked, turning to look at Rose being dragged away. “She is no commoner. She is just a girl I picked up by the woods. She was naked and helped her in here. Don't worry about her.” Feria sat down to have a meal. She had just come from a long trip and her taste buds hadn't tasted good blood in a long while. She took a sip of the virgin blood Grim served her and suddenly her energy was refilled. “I saw her going toe to toe with you when I was walking in. What was that about?” “Nothing. Eat your food.” Feria too has sensed the power field around this woman. She could tell that Rose was no ordinary vampire. “Is she a werewolf?” She asked. “It's none of your business Feria. You should be worried more about getting your energy back because soon I have another mission for you,” Grim said
Chapter 10Grim grabbed a nearby garment and put it on. It wasn't until he was done that he acknowledged the other presence in the room. “Are you going to sit there and watch me get dressed or are you going to start stating your purposes?” “What the hell happened to you? You look like you have just seen a ghost.” Grim refused to pay him any attention. He still didn't understand what had happened between him and Rose earlier. The last person he wanted to confide in was Dale. “You better say what you have to or you can get out of here.” Dale studied Grim carefully. The last time he had seen his younger brother was when he had stormed out of the dining room in annoyance. Dale didn't bother stopping Grim because he knew where he was headed off to; to kill the guest. “Your teeth are not bloodied nor am I seeing pieces of meat. That means two things. Either you floss heavily on your way down here or you haven't had your meal. I know you don't floss so I'm going to go with the first
Chapter 11Rose didn't know what to make of what had just happened. One moment sharp claws had been wrapped around her neck and her life seemed like it was about to be drained from her. The next moment, the most ferocious leader she had heard of was fleeing from her. She had a billion questions. Was he reserving her for later? Has he scurried out of the room because of her stench? She hadn't showered for days so maybe that was what had repelled him. It was a bit embarrassing but it wasn't her fault nonetheless. The door to the room opened once more. Another figure emerged from the shadow. Rose thought Grim had returned but it turned out to be Judy. She walked in with a bowl of water and a towel. She crouched in front of Rose and began wiping off Rose's arms and legs. Rose sighed. “Did Grim send you to clean me up?” “No, I'm here because I know you didn't get the chance to have a shower. As for Lord Grim, I haven't seen him since he stormed out of the dining room.”“He just left
Chapter 12Rose stood up on command. It was not revealed to her where he was taking her to but she didn't stop to ask questions. The last time she had asked questions but didn't turn out well for her. Grim took her to his courtyard. He didn't want to be disturbed nor did he want anyone listening in to them and that was the only place he could think of. “Good morning, Lord Grim,” she greeted but Grim ignored her. She had spent the past night going through the rule book. It was stated in one of the pages that she was to address him as Lord Grim. “Sit down!” He ordered and she obeyed. “I have questions for you and you better give me the truth. Otherwise, you are not walking out of this courtyard in one piece.” Rose was confused. This time it wasn't from his sleepy eyes. However, she hadn't said a word. “What kind of sorcery are you practicing?” After his visit to the sorceress, he hadn't been able to get that question. A lot of revelations have been made and he wanted to confirm
Chapter 13 Last night had been a lot for Feria. When she had wanted to retire for the night, Grim was nowhere to be found. The last time she had seen him had been when he was racing after the new guest. There was something about the new werewolf that didn't sit right. Even Rose's scent was confusing. Feria had wanted to ask grim about it that night but he had come back late and had gotten up earlier than he usually did to see the same individual that he had dishes after last night.Something was fishy and Feria could smell it. She stopped him this morning and his reaction has confirmed her fears. “Why haven't you eaten the werewolf yet?” The look on his face had said it all. He had something to hide. “That's none of your business,” he had said. His willingness to dismiss the topic hadn't gone unnoticed by Feria. That could only mean one thing. She was about to make it her business. She had even tried to get answers from Judy but the servant had been reluctant to say anything.
Chapter 14 "She is gone."Those were the words that forced his eyes open. Everything in his life is carefully selected. Including his chambers, the placement of his bed, and the maidens responsible for cleaning but right now those two maidens have given themselves jobs of alarm clocks."Oh, Ash so I've heard! It is thrilling no one has ever attempted such madness."He really truly hates it when people are not focused on their jobs which results in gossiping. It is, even more, an offence that his own servants would gossip of his own kingdom in his room. “I think I just found my next two meals,” he thought to himself. Ash and the other girl whose name he was yet to learn."You call it thrilling?!" The other girl whispers and screams. "She is dead meat. Grim will kill her for sure and I assure you it will not be a pleasant death.""Hmm, you are right. But it still amazes me that she is so bold."Now his interest is piqued. Who was he killing ruthlessly and why?"Do you think Grim will
Chapter 112The Twist After the gruesome demise of Jaxon in the hands of Reed, the Solemn Roar Pack had finally accepted the bitter truth that there was no one else who could stand up to their new Tyrant. It had seemed that as Jaxon died, the last spark of resilience and bravery left with him. A cold void that would later be filled by the most unlikeliest of persons.~Sequel to Chapter 58Jaxon's blurry vision was followed by a weary mind. An expression of the weight he carried with him to the afterlife, or so he thought. Unfortunately, his journey to peace was far from over, and just above what seemed like a cliff shone a bright light on the horizon."Jaxon." A voice so subtle yet familiar called out to him from behind, chills struck down his spine as he suspected that it would indeed be the voice of his judge. The wolves believed that the herald of the Luna goddess was the one tasked to give the verdict of one's destination."Alpha Vale. How is... this possible?" His tone trembled
Chapter 111 Grim had already seen the scheme play out. Even before she could move the sword, he had already felt his head roll off his shoulder and his throat wastes hastily to the floor. It was not new news that he hated him and would not make it less so if this opportunity had just been bestowed on her. She drew the knife on one fast love arm, and he gasped. “You’re lucky my daughter seems to find something in you.” He kept checking his name. And when he had concluded that it was still whole, he breathed a sigh of relief. “Thank you for sparing my life,” he said, leaning against the pile once again. “I shouldn’t have. Now I’m regretting why I didn’t, now that it’s too late. With the way you ruined my life, who wouldn’t if the same thing was done to them?” “I regret it as well. I regret leaving you like that because now I know how it feels to have someone so close betray you like that. I had the self-reflection I needed, and I’m here to say I’m sorry.” It felt great h
Chapter 110Vanessa’s breath came in sharp, ragged bursts as she stepped onto the battlefield. The air reeked of scorched earth and blood and was filled with something fouler, something *alive*. Magic. Wild and hungry. Her heart hammered against her ribs, a drumbeat of fury and fear. She’d felt it was the moment Rose lost control. That shockwave of power, tearing through the night like a scream. It had iced her veins, screaming one truth: *Too late, too late, too late—* And now, as the chaos unfolded before her, her worst nightmare took shape. Rose hung limp over Reed’s shoulder, her hair a tangled curtain, her body too still. Vanessa’s chest caved in. *No. Not her. Not my girl.* Rage erupted inside her, white-hot and vicious. It begged for violence, for teeth and blood and fire. But she choked it down. This wasn’t the time for fury. This was the time for precision. One misstep, one reckless move, and her daughter was gone. Her eyes locked onto Reed. He stood there, smug, *v
Chapter 109 A touch from Rose was all it took to put Grim in a good mood. Suddenly, the pain didn’t matter. All his senses were heightened, and a couple more strands of strength were added. This was a reminder of what he had been fighting for. She was worth it. She was worth every bruise, every scar, every drop he had spilled in the war. He would do it all over again for her and only her. “Is this because I talked about your father?” “Don't do this, Reed! She said no!” Grim said, leaning forward. He was trying to avoid the dark side of her coming to the fore. “Stay out of this, Grim. She is just being stubborn and needs to be reminded of what happens to people who think they can mess with me and get off free.” He slowed his tone, focusing his gaze on Rose alone. “I absorbed their necks right in front of their daughter. I ripped their hearts out.” Rose was fighting hard, but the image of her father’s face, begging in his last moments, wouldn't stop popping up in her min
Chapter 108Rose sat on the porch stairs, gazing into the distance. She could see it. The flames rising into the sky, the screams for help. Yes, the scent of blood had gotten to her as well. She could thank her hidden vampire sense of smell for that. It was just her and Vanessa at home. She had been sensing something was coming. Rose was waiting for her. She wanted to be the first to get the news of Judith’s return. Why hadn’t she snuck out yet? She was afraid of getting caught. It was an easy path to take back to the palace. But what could she do if she got there, huh? Werewolves now hated her. If she showed up, it would mean no surprise that they would either tear her to death or put the blame for what they were facing on her. To avoid that, she had stayed put. This was not a time for her tricks. The war was serious. Her mind kept wondering if Grim was still alive. Was he safe? The place she had seen him seated looked familiar to her. It was in Noetvelle, and that me
Chapter 107If looks could kill, Reed would have been on the floor, spirit unbound, blood-filled. That attack would not be from the thousands of people waiting patiently to see him for his downfall. It could be from Grim. If not for the sorceress keeping him in check nothing would have stopped him from reaching out his hand and blocking both of its eyes. it might not have been successful but at least they would have tried. He had heard the stories about how Reed had treated Rose, how he had tortured our father and chased her from the pack. On top of that he had the guts to call her his wife?“I have no idea who you are talking about,”* Grim replied, picking up a piece from the floor. “Oh, man. I love that vase,” he said, running his hands along the vase. “You’re going to have to pay for that.” He was stalling. If you thought the man was interested in an average deal with his villain, you were terribly wrong. It was a clever and subtle attempt to stall, and he was doing it on purp
Chapter 106Talk about chaos and bloodshed. It quickly puts you in the direction of the battle. Why, you ask? Why was this very revered place suddenly turned into a battlefield for survival, where very few could make it out? Well, I'm going to tell you. Because it started with a... "Bang!" The sound of the metal gates falling to the floor as they heralded the enemy. The sky over Nostville burned red with fire and chaos. Smoke billowed from the rooftops, filling the air with the acrid scent of destruction. It stretched as far as the horizon, and by the time Tom and his people arrived, no stone had been left unturned. Everywhere was hit. Every crevice was blown right open. Screams cut through the darkness—desperate cries of men, women, and children who ran blindly, their eyes wide with terror. The once-proud streets of the coven had become a battlefield, littered with bodies—some writhing in pain, others eerily still. Yes. Clearly, a spell was put on everyone. Shadows mo
Chapter 105Grim could hear the bangs and yells from a distance. But he didn't move a muscle. Gormee was the only one he could see. Excited to go wherever that would go. On a good run of days ago, he would have snuck back into the coven just to see how he could help them. But he was tired of fighting for a group of people who didn't give a damn about him.“Come on, Grim. How can you be here and watch your people scream and beg for help when they are calling for you?”He sighed. “I can’t say I ever agreed with their choices, but they had the chance to make the right choice. They didn't. They have to learn a lesson. Alistair is capable, right? Well, they could count on him to save them.”He took a sip of the root beer. It was his only company, the only thing that made him feel welcomed.“Don't be heartless, Grim. You know that man has no idea what he is doing. He is just being manipulated, and if you don't stop it soon enough, he is going to ruin the whole coven. You don't want that, do
Chapter 104 The sound of beating drums and people faintly whispering was the scene that woke up all of Nostville. That was the minute number who were able to get any sleep the previous night. As far as everyone else was concerned, their eyes were wide open, absorbing the gates in wait of the approaching battalion. Everyone was indoors. Rocking chairs sat alone, unoccupied, swinging with every tug from the violent wind. Even the windows remained still. For a community of people who were always fetching for gossip, everyone seemed settled in the inner parts of their households. It was better not to be aware of what was going on than to afford to be the first one that suffer the massacre that was brewing in the air. Their homes still stood the chance of getting attacked, but at least it was the safest they could be. Meanwhile, Reed was ever so comfortable in his seat. His eyes could sweep across his surroundings. “It’s just a matter of time,” he said to Jael. “History is