Frederick sat on the edge of his bed, his head in his hands, as he struggled to deal with the reality of the decision he had to make."I can't!," he let out.Ariana walked into his room and saw him looking very sad. She was surprised, especially in the posture she saw him."Hey," she said the first time, hoping to catch his attention. But he seemed oblivious of her presence."Hey, what's wrong?," she asked him. But he didn’t answer. She took a couple of steps closer to him and sat down next to him, putting her arm around him. “You can tell me anything,” she said.Frederick looked up at her, his eyes filled with tears. “It's father," he just said."What happened to him!?," she asked, her tension heightened. "Is he okay?. Please tell me."Lord Zack had asked that she shouldn't be allowed anywhere near him until he recovers. He was scared how she would react if she saw him in such a miserable state. Even though it hurt him temporarily shutting her out, he knew he had no other choice. H
Emily walked back to the room, her eyes still red with anger. Her anger intensified the moment she saw Frederick. It felt like he had suddenly become a stranger to him, one whose face she had no pleasure in."Hey, Emily," he began, as he sought her attention. But she didn't say a word to him. Instead, she laid back in bed, her back facing him.The room was silent, except for the sound of the wind outside. The curtains swayed gently, as the darkness became thicker. The night weather was beautiful, with the the sky painted in hues of orange and pink. The air is crisp and cool, with a gentle breeze blowing through the open window.Frederick laid still, staring at the ceiling, lost in thought. Right before she walked in, he had dreamt of them being together, in a world where they had nothing to worry about. But even he knew that dream was deception. He turned to Emily. He thought of holding her, as he was accustomed to doing whenever they lay together in bed, but he didn't know how she wo
As she approached Lord Cage’s chamber, she could hear his snores echoing through the hallway. She paused for a moment, listening intently. When she was sure he had fallen deeply asleep, she pushed open the door and slipped inside.It was very dark and eerie, with no sign of life in sight. Julie sneaked through the winding corridors, her heart pounding with fear and anticipation, carefully minding her every step.The room was dimly lit by a single candle, casting long shadows across the floor. It had those ancient setting she had read of in fairytale books. She felt overawed by what her eyes caught, but she quickly regained her composure.Quietly, she tiptoed to the side of the room, searching for the key. Her eyes scanned the room, making sure it lost sight of nothing. Finally, she spotted it hanging on a hook by the window. As she reached for the necklace, her hand brushed against a vase on the windowsill, sending it crashing to the floor. Suddenly, Lord Cage stirred in his sleep, ca
Alicia had left her pack and was wandering alone in the forest, looking for a place to rest her head. She had walked quite a distance from the pack building, making sure she was not tempted to run back there if it came to blows. She would rest somewhere and continue her journey the next day. Hungry, she had managed to pick up a mango fruit she found on the ground, not minding if it was healthy for food.The night was fast approaching, and she was getting more and more confused as she searched in vain for what resembled a house. Just as she was about to give up, she saw a hut in the distance.“Thank goodness,” she said, heaving a sigh of relief. Curiosity got the better of her, and she walked towards it. She looked around as she got close, making sure no one saw her.As she entered the hut, she was surprised to find it in good shape. Everything, starting from the few books she found lying on a small table, looked neatly arranged. The kitchen place, which could barely take two persons,
Alicia had been walking for hours in the dense forest, her feet aching and her stomach growling, crying to be fed. Unfortunately, getting even the kind of fruit she had found in her path the previous day felt like a tall order.She had been wandering aimlessly, trying to escape the memories of her past. But now, as she stumbled upon a clearing, she felt a glimmer of hope. The clearing was small, but it was surrounded by tall trees that provided ample shade. The ground was covered in soft grass, and a small stream flowed nearby. It was the perfect place to settle down, she thought.Alicia took a deep breath and looked around. She knew that she had to clear the area before she could build her hut. She started by removing the fallen branches and leaves that littered the ground. She then used her bare hands to dig up the weeds and roots that had taken hold. It was hard work, but she was determined to make this place her own.And maybe, build her pack.As she worked, she thought about Emil
Fidelis’s heart was pounding in his chest as he searched for Alicia in the dense forest. The trees were so thick that he could barely see the sky above, but he was determined to find her.Without the alpha's knowledge, he had left the pack house as he set out to find Alicia.“I will go with you,” Zed had said to him.“Thank you,” Fidelis replied him, “but I must go alone. I wouldn't want to put your life at risk for her.”But no matter what he said to deter him, Zed remained unfazed, as he remained determined to go look for Alicia. He had sensed an opportunity to finally get one over Damon by proving to Alicia that he still loved her, even though she had rejected him for Damon.“I will take my chances,” he looked at Fidelis with the confidence of one who knew what lay ahead and was ready for whatever the consequence.“Don't say I didn't warn you,” he said to him. And so, having waited until everyone had gone to bed, they set out, their footsteps as silent as the whispers of a graveyar
After Juliana left, he had tried to convince Alicia to return with him to his pack.“Seeing you have no place to call home, you should come with me. Together, we will build a pack of your choice,” he said to her.“Sounds enticing, but no,” she said.“Why?,” he asked, surprised. He must have thought she would grab that ‘opportunity’ with both hands.“I just can't make another mistake, Frederick. You're a nice person, but I wanna be alone.”“I will come back for you,” he said to her, as he departed.Frederick’s heart was pounding as he stormed through the pack’s territory, his mind consumed with anger and frustration. He had lost Emily, the love of his life, and he knew exactly who was to blame. The alpha, Lord Zack, had made a grave mistake by interfering in his personal life, and Frederick was determined to make him pay. He didn't care that he was his father and that he was ruthless. If he had to go down fighting, so be it, he thought.“Hey, Frederick! You’re back. Where have you been
The early morning dew clung to the grass, glistening in the light of the rising sun. The air was crisp and cool, and the forest was alive with the sounds of birds and small animals. Alicia and Zed had been traveling for days, and they were both exhausted.He had managed to convince her to return to her pack. She had no idea why she didn't say no, just like she had said to the others who had tried to talk her out of it.“We should rest here a little. I'll go in search of some fruits,” he said to her.“Be careful,” she said behind him.He turned around for a second and smiled at her. It felt like his plans were all coming together.“Soon, she will be mine. I won't need to worry over that stranger anymore,” he reasoned, referring to Damon.Alicia, though suspicious of his motive, found herself admiring him. For the first time in what looked like ages, she really turned her eyes in his direction. He didn't look out of depth to her, but then, he was more of a brother to her.“Here,” he sai