AMELIA’s POVI was awoken by laughter noises, I slowly opened my eyes, as they tried to adjust to the lighting of the room. I was laying on the sofa, but I had slept off at the seat. Charles must have brought me here. On the walls, small pretty lamps made of ice were hung on it and they reflected warm blue lights. Those were not there earlier, they must have been hung after I had gone to sleep.Cassio and Scymodus sat on the floor, with their backs facing me while they laughed at something Cassio said. Charles was not in the room, I wondered if he had left for some other room. I sat there in silence for a few minutes, watching them without their knowledge.The door creaked open, and Charles entered. Cassio and Scymodus turned to face the door simultaneously, and they noticed me. “Amelia! You're awake.” Cassio exclaimed as he came to sit beside me, ignoring Charles who had just entered.“Scymodus made some really delicious dinner. We were waiting for you to awake.” He said.‘Dinner?’
AMELIA’s POVI sat comfortably on Scymodus' shoulders, as he walked in large strides with Cassio sitting beside me. Charles sat on his other shoulder. Scymodus had increased his size, back to the 9ft as he was when we first met him. We were heading to the land of Brim.Charles said we couldn't afford to wait any longer, as the attack could happen again. During our stay here, such incidents didn't happen. I made sure to be careful around forks, knives and other sharp objects. According to Scymodus, he didn't know how long Ivana would take, and he wasn't willing to let us go at the same time.But Charles had come up with the idea that we should go meet her there instead, then we could go home from there instead of having to pass through the Westlands. Scymodus had agreed, after hearing the reason we wanted to see Ivana.“Alas! We reached the portal” Cassio sighed. I scanned the area, but found to signs of any portal. Cassio had earlier explained that to get to the land of Brim, we woul
TALON's POVI had taken a good look at the aristocratic parts of the pack, and as usual they fared well and cared less about the people of lower standards. I noticed that they were oblivious of Gaius, and the alpha’s plans. The daughters of the aristocrats tried to suck up to me. I knew what was on their minds, probably rejecting their mates if I showed as much as a little bit of interest.That was the way they worked. Fathers could marry off their daughters to rich alphas, betas and the likes regardless of if their daughters liked it or not. It was a done deal, as long as the rich alpha wanted the girl. I was done with the aristocratic parts, and I moved towards the poor part of the pack, deciding to pass through the market. A figure in a cloak bumped into me, “Sorry.” A small voice muttered. I looked back, to take a look at the suspicious figure. The figure was small, and was dressed in black from head to toe, and the voice sounded female-like. A piece of potato lay near my feet,
Chapter thirty-five:TALON’s POV“Now that's having me. And I don't think you’re prepared to have me, just a little play and you made so much noise. Pathetic.” I scoffed.“Who…who…who the hell is he?” The other one with yellowish teeth stuttered, his voice almost a whisper and he moved back with the others, with great fear in his eyes. I chuckled at this, relishing the moment. Earlier, they had been feeling smug and untouchable, the tables turned now.“Ma…ma…marion. You were saying something, who…who…who—” One of them fell to the ground, unable to continue his words, as he had a heart attack, obviously from being scared.“Shit!! Kay!! Take him to the doctor.” Marion yelled.“Don't touch him. If he is to die, then let him do it.” I let out coldly.“Please I beg on their behalf, this won't happen again.” Marion begged, on his knees.He was a good man, these men didn't deserve this. But at the end, the pack wasn't mine yet. I knew Dalton would report me to the general pack council for t
AMELIA’s POVI blink at the scene before me. The first thing that came to my mind was that there was an underage boy with us, Scymodus. I quickly pushed him out of the door.“Close the door both of you. He's underage!” I exclaimed, looking at Cassio and Charles. But they didn't move an inch, instead Cassio burst out laughing.The woman's moans increased, I had to close my ears.“Underage? Do you know how many times he has seen this scene?” Cassio said, amidst fits of laughter.“He's thirteen, but he has reached the mating age. Like he said before, bears have extreme rapid growth.” Charles commented. He didn't seem affected by the scene.“Don't be too shocked, Amelia. That's like a regular scene any time one visits Rosette. She loves getting drilled, before mating season or after. It's like what she lives for.” Cassio grinned.“So what do we do now? We can't just possibly go in, when they're…” I paused, unable to continue my words as I was still flustered. I knew my face would be as re
AMELIA’s POVRosette wasn't joking when she said she was going to take us to the North wing, dressed like this. Most of the ladies I knew, liked to be all dolled up whether they were inside their mansions or not. Rosette on the other hand, was of the opinion that it was her mansion, and she could dress whichever way she liked. She said she could even go about naked, she didn't owe anybody anything.She had refused to let go of me since we left the great hall of the palace. She coiled her hands around mine, as we walked together. Her facial, sharp features were deceiving, contrasting with her attitude. She was exactly what I would call the female version of Cassio. Rosette was playful, giggled at my comments, and jumped excitedly when I complimented her.I had initially decided to stay silent, but she made that impossible. On our way to the fourth wing, she told me stories of how parties and balls were tiring to her. She said all she ever wanted to do was to eat, sleep, have fun and, “
TALON’s POV I gave the girl one last look, before going towards the carriage.“Dimitri, ride with me.” I said, pausing at the carriage as I watched Dimitri who had already hopped into the other carriage. He jumped out immediately, coming to stand before me.I entered, and he followed suit. I sat in the carriage, with my eyes half-closed. Dimitri sat opposite me with his eyes wide opened, looking at me warily like I would pounce on him at any moment.“Dimitri, stop looking at me like that or I might think that you’re falling for me.” I muttered.I saw him flinch at my words, before looking else where.“Apologies my lord if it came out that way.” He bowed.“It's not like it's the first time you rode in the same carriage with me.” I yawned, feeling tired.“True my lord. But it doesn't seem right for a servant to ride with his master. It seemed disrespectful.” He muttered, and I chuckled.Servants? I hadn't really considered those who worked under me as servants, it was one the things my
TALON’s POV Dimitri staggered a bit, holding Rosette delicately in his arms as if she were an egg. He obviously didn't expect the little stunt that I pulled.He eventually released her when he caught his balance. One would think that Rosette would feel embarrassed or something, but she clutched unto Dimitri like a bee would when sucking nectar from a flower.The expressionless Dimitri, became flustered at this point. She sniffed him and sighed.“You smell…like honey. Something I would want to eat up right now, pretty boy.” She slurred, tracing her fingers around Dimitri's face. Dimitri on the other hand, stiffened and didn't make a move or say anything. He slowly locked gaze with me, his eyes pleading. My lips curled a little into a mischievous smile, it was time for the plan.“You're making my soldier uncomfortable, Rosette.” I remarked, coming to his rescue.“I’m I? He isn't resisting.” She said, as she slowly dragged her hands his pants. Dimitri reacted immediately, jumping out of
AMELIA’s POVI couldn't help but smile as soon as I was out of the Westlands. The warm sun of Dawnsville hit my skin, and I basked in it. The cold had been terrible, and as cool as the Westlands looked, I still preferred Dawnsville over it. A carriage was waiting for us as we stood near the border that separated Dawnsville and the Westlands.“Oh, finally.” Cassio exclaimed as he rolled on the dusty, warm floor. The two guards who stood near the carriage, had a bewildered experience on their faces. They tried hard to maintain a neutral expression.“My lord.” One came forward when Cassio stood, and led us to the carriage. Charles was already seated, reading a scroll. I looked beside him, where a stack of scrolls sat.“When you're done dilly-dallying, you should return to your duties. You have a lot to do, both for your people and for your ladies.” Charles commented amidst reading, adding a drawl to his last words.“Ugh, I'm so tired. I don't even have the strength to take a look at even
TALON’s POV“Be careful with the way you widen your eyes, the flies surrounding your wounds might jump in.” I said.“Wha…what are you talking about? Who's Raphael?” He managed to say, amidst his shock.“Tch, you should know better than to respond with this. Do not make me repeat myself.”“I knew it since the time I set my eyes on you, you're a demon. Bastard!” He spat.“Any new names for me? That's the only thing you've been calling me for the umpteenth time.” I rolled my eyes.“Speak up, while I’m still being all nice and chatty. I personally don't like using the black salt to make culprits talk, unless I’m forced to. Now just be a good boy, and spill out everything. Who knows, I might get you treated and let you leave.” I shrugged.“I don't want your damn offer, I was even planning to kill myself before these idiots stopped me.” He glared at the guards, “I already made up my mind to die, do you think I’d be scared of you?”“You might think you'd get away with all this, but I promise
TALON’s POVI let out a sigh when we arrived at my pack. Making preparations for the war was not at all difficult, my men were always prepared and ready. All I had to do was to get hundreds of my men set, against thousands of their own men.“My lord, the guards at the torture room reported that Gaius attempted to claw out his heart himself. He wants to kill himself. Should I prepare the carriage?” Dimitri informed.This makes it more obvious that he was hiding something. I knew he had something to do with the missing gamma, Raphael. There had been no success in finding Raphael. Gaius had been so intent on joining my pack, before all this. I figured out that he was involved with someone from my pack, which was Raphael and now he was nowhere to be found.“No, I’d take a bath first. Tell them to keep watch till then.” I said, and Dimitri answered hesitantly with a nod. “My lord. If he kills himself, then we wouldn't be able to get anything. The other men we captured seem practically use
AMELIA’s POVIvana used her broom to struck the hand, as it put up a fight trying to crawl up the broom to lunged at Ivana. She muttered some words, and the hand became paralysed immediately.“It's the hand, the one that attacked me at the portal.” I whispered.“You're bleeding badly.” She muttered, as she dropped the broom and came to me. She sat me on the bed, while she stood to bring a mashed, green gooey substance. She wiped off the blood, and I gasped when I saw how deep the wound was, it would leave a scar. It claws really went deep.I hissed from the biting sensation I felt when she applied the gooey substance.“Sorry, it’ll only hurt a little.” She assured.“What's this?” “It's a healing paste, made by an ancient divine herb maker. It was discovered by the grand witch. We witches, go to her domain yearly, to receive bottles.” She explained.“You have a ruler too, I thought witches were independent.” I asked, as my gaze drifted to the hand which laid on the floor with no movem
TALON’s POVThe two days in which Rosette had to spend with Dimitri were over, and we were headed back. Rosette found it hard to control her emotions as we left. I could tell she was already feeling something for Dimitri, my judgement earlier was wrong then.Them being together was something that was close to impossible. I wasn't ready to let go of one of my best men as a matter of fact, Charles gone was already enough. I didn't want to lose one more again. It was hard to find loyal and trust worthy men, who weren't plotting something against me or were after my power.Even with Charles betrayal, if I were to pick between him and a new beta, I would pick him over and over again. Setting his escape aside, he was loyal to the core and a formidable training opponent who could match my pace in a physical combat.As for gamma Raphael, I was yet to uncover what happened to him. Some said he was dead, but his body was never found. Others said he escaped, but there was no reason for him to do
AMELIA’s POV“Alright, alright. Let's not talk about him anymore, our focus should be on Charles and Ivana.” Cassio said, to ease the tension.“My apologies for speaking about him like that, at the end of the day, he's still your mate.” Scymodus muttered.“It's alright, I didn't pick offence.” I smiled.A knock at the door made us keep quiet. Our movement paused, as we simultaneously looked at each other.“Who could that be? I’m certainly not expecting any visitors. I declined all appointments.” Scymodus said in a hushed tone.“What if it's Charles and Ivana?” I whispered.“Then they would ha—”“Open the door for goodness sake!” A familiar voice exclaimed, it was Charles.“No, no, no. Don't give me that look. You should go get the door instead, Ivana would skin me alive.” Scymodus objected, as Cassio kept on forcing him to get the door.I stood up to open the door myself.“It's so good to be home.” Ivana muttered as she entered, closing her eyes probably to enjoy the warmth of the hou
TALON’s POVI couldn’t shake the feeling, she was here. I saw her, Amelia. I would stake my life on it. The way her amber eyes locked onto mine for that fleeting moment, I felt her presence in every bone of my body. Yet now, it was as if she’d disappeared into thin air.Rosette stood in front of me, with a puzzled look, like I had gone insane. I could feel the lie in her tone, though her words seemed harmless enough.“Charles wasn't here. And like I said before, I was expecting him to come with you.” She said in a firm tone.I stared at her deeply, waiting for her to make a mistake, but she gave nothing away. My wolf growled low in frustration, pacing restlessly inside me. It didn’t add up. I knew what I’d seen and felt.“You’re certain?” I muttered in a cold tone. “No golden-blonde hair, no amber eyes, no one who stood out to you in any way?”Her brows furrowed, as she sighed. “I swear, Talon. No one like that has been here. I don’t know who you’re talking about. What the hell is wro
AMELIA’s POVA veiny, long hand gripped my leg as I got into the portal. I tried hard to get away from its grip, but it proved futile as it kept trying to drag me out of the portal. Scymodus held my hands tightly, as Cassio held him from the other side as they were already in the portal.“Pull harder!” Scymodus yelled.It was a wonder, how a hand had so much force against we three. I noticed the veins on the hand were a dark purplish colour, and it had sharp claws which pierced my skin. After trying to wriggle out my leg with no effort, I decided to use my other leg to push, and that was a great risk as I could fall out of the portal. But I had to do it, there was no time. With Scymodus gripping me tightly, I brought forward my other leg and pushed it down with as much force as I could muster.It released my leg, and made to grab it again but I dived immediately into the portal with Scymodus’ pull. The force emanating from inside the portal caused us to part our hands, and we began f
Chapter forty-five:TALON’s POV“Amelia.” I muttered softly as I darted my eyes to the other side of the wall, someone was watching me. I was sure as hell that it was her. My heart began to beat rapidly, like it had never done before. I walked towards the wall, where I felt her gaze.“Bastard!” Dalton growled as he struck me with the fake magic with intense force, on my left arm. I felt a sharp burning sensation, as my skin started to melt.“Yessss! Die bastard!” He hissed, “You always think you’re invisible, now look at how pathetic you look at this moment. Very soon, you’d be without a left arm. Guess what? I’ll make sure to paralyze each and every part of your limbs. Then I’d boil you alive in front of your soldiers, and my pack.” He laughed out loud.“Isn't that wishful thinking? You barely did anything.” I chuckled dryly.“I see you're still being arrogant. Maybe if you reduce your arrogance, I might give you a painless death.” He smirked.“What's the use of reducing it if I woul