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 15 "You may be cruel and ruthless, but you will not force your will or be cruel in my presence is that clear?"Grim did not answer. He hates the sorceress and will kill her the second he knows how."Is that clear?" The sorceress hissed, putting more pressure on his hands until bones broke all the up his arms."Yes," he groaned.The sorceress held his hand a second longer before releasing him. She turned to Rose who was watching her with eyes wide with wonder. She offered a small smile. "It was nice meeting you today Rosa, but you must go with him and stay with him. The streets of Nostville are unkind, I may not be able to reach you quickly next time."Rose nodded. "Oh and do not let Grim boss you around, he needs a strong hand."Rose almost laughed out loud. She will be her stand-up to Grim, at least not as this woman who said her name was Mary did. From would only crush her to dust but she didn't say so. She only nodded. "Thank you," she said to Mary.The sorceress winked a
Chapter 16 Rose was startled glancing from the woman at the door to the Remains of the guards on the floor. Feria had no mercy. She has not left any pound of flesh on the guards. She had cleaned them down to their femur. Even their bones are sucked dry.Now she was panting. She has caught a very strong werewolf scent coming from the room. She had immediately found the urge to tear them to pieces. When she had seen Judy she had thought to herself that this was the reason for her uncontrollable thirst. But the pull she was feeling was far too much for one person. Feria looked at Judy with bloodshot eyes. It was like she wanted to devour the latter as soon as she got the chance. But her blood thirst grew more as soon as she saw the only person who was in the room with Judy was the guest that Grim had said was off-bounds. “On your feet, Judy!” Feria's commander and the servant scrambled to her feet. “Here I am, Vampire princess. How can I be of service?” Her tone betrayed fear even
Chapter 17 “What just happened?” Judy asked as soon as the door got shut. “What's happened is that I was so close to burying my fists in Feria's face. How dare she walk in here and accuse me of trying to snatch Grim, I don't feel anything for the man.” Judy sighed. “I was terrified. After you had escaped from getting killed by Grim, I had thought that you wouldn't get spared by Feria.” “I can't believe my luck too. Is she usually that ferocious.” “If you think that Grim is dangerous, Feria is on another level. She kills and preys without any reason. It depends on her mood. When she starts on a spree, she doesn't stop until she is satisfied.” “Thank heavens she didn't eat both of us.” “No, she could not touch you. The only person who can put her in her place is Grim. The only reason she can't get to you no matter how much she wants to is because Grim had ordered her not to.” “What is the deal between her and Grim anyway?” “Know your limits, Rose. Stay out of their business and
Chapter 18 “What the hell is happening, Judy?” Rose asked in a stranger tone. The hands locked around her throat were strong. She tried to fight the grip but it wouldn't come off. It felt like two iron bars had clasped over her throat. Rose tried to look at the person holding her. It didn't feel like it was her friend there anymore. Every vein on Judy's face was strained, her face had grown pale and her eyes had lost its pupil and every other pigment.Her arms have grown twice in strength and even though she has lifted Rose a couple of inches from the floor, her feet were still resting on the floor. It was like Rose's weight didn't bother her one bit. “Put me down please?” She begged but Judy didn't hear her. Rose had hoped that there was a little bit of her friend left in there but she was wrong. “Who the hell is in there?” “You don't recognize this voice, huh? Or are you just playing dumb?” Rose first thought that the stranger in Judy's body was Feria. That was the only person
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