Isabella leaned into the wall and clutched her knees to her chest. She watched as a rat came out from a hole in the wall and eyed her stale bread. It nuzzled closer and picked the smaller chunk then ran back to the hole. On any other situation she would have found it funny but she wasn’t the least bit amused. She sighed and turned her gaze to the chains on her hands as the clanked against each other. They had the size reduced when her hands grew too thin and would easily let loose from the previous one. She sat there as her hair matted to her head from sweat and moisture from the tepid temperature of the cell. The locks clicked and doors to the cells rattled before it was thrown open. A guard walked in and opened her chains. He ordered her to follow him. She looked at him in surprise. The only time she ever left her cell was once every two months when she reinforced the Wards. But she just did so a few days ago, or has she lost track of time and two months has gone by quick
Isabella was woken up by the rattling of keys. She stirred and opened her eyes. She eyed the door lazily. It's been three days since she was brought to this room. She sat up on the bed and yawned as the door was thrown open. Sarah walked in with a man on white coat. "Good morning, Isabella." Sarah greeted with a smile. "How did you sleep?" She asked. "Good morning Sarah. I slept well and you?" Isabella asked. Sarah shrugged, "I can't complain. This is the healer sent to monitor your health." She responded Isabella turned to the man. He looked to be middle aged with a stubby moustache. "Good morning." She greeted offering him a weak smile. “Good morning to you.” The healer greeted as he dropped his bag on the cupboard. The healer didn't meet up the other day. Hence, his presence here. “You can call me Adolphus.” He said. Isabella nodded as she watched him open the bag. He brought out a long tube with opening on both side and told her to lift up to breathe in. He used it t
He removed a strand of hair from her face and leaned in to give her a kiss, but paused mid way. He sat upright and wondered what was wrong with him. Was he getting weak? He shook he head and walked into his bathroom. Valentine stood under the shower, letting the water flow through his hair and over his body. His thoughts drifted to Fay, the woman lying on his bed, waiting for him. He couldn't deny the attraction he felt towards her, but he knew he had to get a string hold on himself as this was just a mere distraction. She is a good lay and he need not think so much about it. As he continued to shower, his thoughts turned to the weakened wards and the said prisoner. He knew he need to get situation report on what was going on with Isabella. Valentine shook his head, trying to rid his mind of the distracting thoughts. He turned off the shower and reached for a towel, drying himself off quickly before heading back to his chambers to face Fay.Valentine shook his head and walked back
“That can’t be!” Samantha whispered “I’m sure it’s only a coincidence.” Raymond replied. “Only a coincidence? You just heard her say this person is the one responsible for the wards. How can it be a mere coincidence?” Samantha asked Ross and Fay exchanged confused look. “What are you both talking about?” Ross asked “The High warlock name is Isabella.” Samantha revealed Ross raised his brow in question, “I could have sworn it is Valentine.” He joked. “No time for jokes. Ross this is not the time for jokes.” Raymond scolded Ross raised his hands playfully to signify surrender, “Fine. Raymond why is this a coincidence and Samantha why do you think it’s not?” Ross asked. “Isabella was killed by Valentine the same day she gave birth to her baby. My mother was there, she saw her create a portal and send her parrabutai to another realm with her baby. My mother was her handmaiden at the time and fled just when Valentine drove his dagger into Isabella’s chest.l, But Isabella is the tr
Sarah stared at Isabella unable to make up words. She didn’t understand what was going on. When did Fay get so close to Valentine and how did she get access into the dungeons? “What is wrong?” Isabella asked Sarah blinked out of her daze. “Fay was here?” She asked “I’m sure she introduced herself as Fay.” Isabella nodded “How is this possible? What else did she say?” She asked “She asked if I was the one responsible for the wards. Then she promised she would find a way to get me out of here. She sounded just like you.” Isabella explained “Okay. If she promised to get you out that means that she is still working with the resistance. I haven’t met with any of them since I eavesdropped on Valentine.” Sarah explained “Alright. So it’s possible that she working on their directives. Why not find a way to talk to her.” Isabella suggested. Sarah nodded “Right. Anyway here’s your food.” She replied and took the tray to the bed. Isabell thanked her before digging into her plate of wa
When valentine walked into the bathroom he just wanted to make sure it was Fay there and not a spy. But when he walked in and saw how she earnestly leathered soap on her pale skin he stared. He couldn’t help it. She was a few feet away in the bath tub. Her head up, slightly tilted as she washed her neck. Her hair was as dark as the raven kneaded together in their wet nature. The hair around her face was in disarray and flowed beyond her shoulders. The mixture of soap and water flowed through her body giving it a good contrast. He was used to his women fragile and always ready to please him. But this woman was not fragile neither was she ready to please him at all time. The way she acts with him gave him the sense of loss of control and power. He had no control over her in the bedroom. Though she was small he got the impression that she wouldn’t relent. Perhaps it was her face with its full, unpainted mouth and high, slashing cheekbones. Her eyes were almost as dark as her hair, he
“Do I have to need something to I seek your company?” He asked, “You shouldn’t be seeking me out. Don’t you men have something to talk about?” She asked “The big bad Alpha is a little edgy today. He’s not much of a company. His beta doesn’t look like he will be leaving his mate’s side anytime soon and I hate more than anything to be a third wheel.” He chuckled “You can do something else.” Eugenia scowled “Like what? Go for a run? The sun is scorching. Go for a swim? I did that already. What else do you want me to do to get me away from you?” He asked Eugenia lifted her eyes but looked away. “I don’t know what you are talking about.” She mumbled. “Stop chasing me away. Genia.” He replied “It’s Eugenia. I’ve told you that.” She cursed. The way her name rolled out of his mouth made her heart flutter. “Are we back to that now? Are we back to arguing about what I call you? You call me Vlad so I prefer to call you Genia.” He replied resisting the urge to laugh. He found her scowl c
The day went by in slow motion almost too painful for Audrey. She waited till Alex told her it was time. They both walked into the woods. As they walked through the woods, Audrey felt a mixture of nervousness and anticipation. When they arrived at the meeting spot, she saw Anna standing with just one guard. Audrey was surprised, she would have expected Anna to come here with a dozen guards and foot soldiers, but she was glad she wouldn't have much obstacles. Anna seemed equally taken aback. "What is she doing here?" Anna asked Alex, her eyes narrowing. "Don't worry, Anna. Audrey means no harm," Alex reassured her. "She just wants to talk." Audrey swallowed the curse that was in her lips. She needs to play this cool. She forced a smile on her face. The pressure on her sleeves reminded her of the dagger hidden there. "Hi Anna. You do not look to happy to see me." She stated. "I don't see why I should. I also do not see why you would ask to see me." Anna responded. Audrey took a s