Thomas crept along the dark corridor, clutching a small metal key in his hand. He had stolen it from the guard's locker room, where he had pretended to be one of them.“I must check on them,” he said to the one who had inquired.He knew the risks of what he was doing, but he had to see Frederick and Ariana. He had to explain himself. He didn't want to keep on running knowing that they considered him as an enemy, as thr alpha's ally.He reached the end of the hall, where a heavy iron door stood. He inserted the key into the lock and turned it slowly, hoping not to make any noise. He pushed the door open and slipped inside, closing it behind him.He was in a large cell, dimly lit by a single bulb. He saw two figures lying on a dirty mattress in the corner. They were chained to the wall, their clothes torn and bloodied. They looked up as he entered, their eyes wide with shock and anger."Thomas?," Frederick spat. "You fucking betrayal! Did he send you to…"“Shii!,” he said, usingone of h
Lord Loc tossed and turned in his sleep, as images of a beautiful lady haunted his dreams. She was standing alone in a garden of roses, her long blonde hair cascading over her shoulders. She wore a white dress that contrasted with the red petals around her. Her blue eyes sparkled like sapphires, and her lips were curved in a gentle smile. She was the most stunning woman he had ever seen, and he felt a strange pull towards her.He found himself walking up to her, as if drawn by a magnet. She looked worried, as if she was expecting someone or something. But as soon as she saw him, her face lit up with joy and relief. She ran towards him and threw her arms around his neck."I have been waiting for you," she said, her voice sweet and melodious."Waiting for me? Who are you?," he asked, confused. He had never met her before, but he felt a connection with her that he couldn't explain."I am Alicia, the one chosen for you," she said, smiling at him. "Come with me," she continued, as she held
Having fully recovered, Fidelis had begun to recount everything that had happened the day Zed and his men attacked. As he thought of what Bobb had accused his father of, he couldn't help but feel a sense of anger. Something in Bobb's eyes had haunted him. Quickly, he got off his bed.“I'll be right back,” he said to Emily, who looked surprised.“You should be resting, Fidelis,” she said to him.Without speaking further to her, he hurried out of the room and made for the alpha's chamber, his mind restless.“Father!,” he said, as soon as he walked in.Lord was in a conversation with some of his friends who had visited him. They all looked stunned at the sound of Fidelis' voice.Fidelis glared at his father, who did not know what to make of his action. “Did you do it?,” he began, his eyes still fixed firmly on him.“Did I do what?,” he asked, surprised.“The one you killed accused you of raping and killing his only sister. Did you do it?.”The other men in the room looked at Fidelis with
Lord Zack was furious when the guards informed him that Catherine had escaped from her prison. She had somehow managed to slip away under the cover of darkness.“No!!!,” he let out, furious. Immediately, he ordered that the guards who had kept watch over here be brought to him. He kept on pacing, contemplating on what to do. He couldn't afford to have the news of her escape spread out to the people. He was worried that they would begin to consider him incapable of protecting them from their enemies.“Urgh!!!,” he yelled, his anger unstoppable.The men were brought in. They stood before him, trembling like leaves in the wind, their faces pale and sweaty. They knew that their lord was a ruthless and powerful alpha, and that he would not spare them if he considered them as failures."I am going to give you just one chance to tell me the truth," he said to them, his voice calm but cold as ice. His eyes glowed with a menacing red light, and his fangs were bared in a snarl. "What happened t
Worried that he was losing them, Lord Zack dragged Ariana by the chains that bound her wrists and ankles, ignoring her cries of pain and defiance. He stopped at the edge of the forest, where he thought Frederick and Thomas were hiding. He raised his voice and shouted, "I know you can hear me, Frederick. I know you are hiding in there. I am only going to give you one chance to save your sister or she'll be dead!""You will do no such thing," Ariana whispered to him, struggling to free herself from his firm grip."You must mistake me for a weakling," he said, tightening his grip on her. "You have just five minutes to come out from your hiding, you and your friend," he shouted again."Do not listen to him!," she shouted. "Run, don't worry about me. Death is but a necessary sacrifice I must make.”"Shut up!," he tried to force her to keep quiet, but she bit his hand, drawing blood. He slapped her hard, making her fall to the ground. He kicked her in the ribs, making her gasp for air.“Run
PreviouslyJulie, who was being tied to a tree in the woods and watched over by two guards, began to think of a means to escape from them. She couldn't afford the thought of Alicia seeing her. She looked at the guards briefly, as she thought of a way to outfox them.She came up with a plan. Immediately , she pretended to be in so much pain. "Please help me," she said to the swordsmen.One tried to attend to her, but the other quickly stopped him. "She's our prisoner," he reminded him."You don't have to remind me," the other cut him short, not impressed with him. "But she's in so much pain, can't you see? We must help her.""My legs and hands hurt so much," she continued writhing in pain, trying to draw their sympathy."She's lying," the other said, not impressed with her."No! We must help her," the other responded."She's dangerous."Ignoring his partner's caution, he bent over to her, took the chains off her hands and legs. "Five minutes, and you shall be back on
Damon had been looking forward to seeing Alicia even before he returned from the war. He knew the time for the prophecy to be gilfilled was edging closer, and he wanted to spend one more time with her before her mate came for her.It was the third day since they returned, uet he had not set eyes on her. At first, he thought she wanted the time alone to herself, to be confined to the comfort of her bed, as she would always say, but then, he became worried when he noticed that none of the maids had taken fruits to her, which she preferred having every evening. Curious, he got some of her favorite fruits and went to her room to check on her, hoping that he would find her there. But when he got there, the place was empty, devoid of any human activity for the past days. The bed was neatly made, the closet was half-empty, and there was no sign of her presence. He felt a pang of worry in his chest. Where was she? Has something happened to her?Confused, he walked out, as he looked for someon
The early morning sun cast a golden glow over the forest, as Alicia returned to Lord Cage's camp. She felt a surge of relief as she saw the familiar tents and banners of her father's pack. She had been away for four weeks, visiting Lord Loc's camp as his mate. It was supposed to be a diplomatic gesture, a way to strengthen the alliance between the two powerful alphas, but Alicia knew the truth. She was nothing but a pawn, a means to an end, a solution to a prophecy she had not spoken of.She was greeted by a royal entry, as the guards who had accompanied her saluted and cheered. They had been loyal and respectful to her, but they had no idea what she had endured. They only saw the lavish gifts and clothes that Lord Loc had bestowed upon her, not the bruises and scars that he had inflicted on her. They only heard the sweet words and promises that he had whispered to her, not the insults and threats that he had spat at her.Even from close range, they still could not see beyond the make