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Chapter 16 : Baird’s Bread
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Serena’s POV“Tired?” Baird asked.I was. Desperately. Even though I’d slept in the car, that had been the exhaustion of grief. My body needed way more rest if I was going to feel normal again. I felt as if I could sleep for a week. “Yes, very,” I croaked as I glanced around the cabin again.“The bedroom is right through there.”The bedroom? As in the only bedroom? Was he expecting me to sleep in the same bed as him? Baird pushed his chair back from the table and moved across the small cottage. He opened a cabinet I had yet to notice and pulled out a blanket. He spread it on the floor. Is that where he wanted me to sleep, then?“You take the bed,” Baird ordered. “I’ll sleep here.”“On the floor?”He shrugged. “I’ve slept in the woods before. This is much more comfortable in comparison.”I forced a smile. I felt bad making him sleep on the floor in his own cottage, but the bed called to me. My body physically needed any comfort I could give it after what I’d been
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Serena’s POVThe villagers had spotted me, just as I had seen them. When I turned and ran, they chased after me. I heard their fast feet and distant shouts behind me. What were they shouting? Hang her? I wouldn’t be surprised. The roads twisted and turned around me as I ran aimlessly. Would anything ever look familiar? I might be running in circles. I would never know.I saw a river at the edge of the village and ran toward it. Not that I’d had great luck with rivers before, but it was a landmark and it ran in a certain direction. It may help me find a direction and go with it. Following the river had helped me to get away from enemies before, even if Baird hadn’t turned out to be an enemy, exactly.I glanced behind me. The villagers were gaining on me. They probably knew all the right streets to take to cut me off. I doubled my speed. I wasn’t sure how much longer my legs would hold up. I veered closer to the river. If I ran on its banks, my footprints would disappear fast. W
Pretend to Be Tyrant's Future Luna Chapter 20 : Bonfire
Serena’s POVFive minutes later, I found myself sitting in the living room, surrounded by a mix of warriors and villagers. The atmosphere was tense, but not hostile. It was more like the awkward tension at a family reunion. Apparently, what had just happened was a big misunderstanding.The warriors, who had burst in so suddenly, were actually Baird’s men. They had come to check on me, worried that I might not be able to adjust to life in the Storm Pack or that I might not know how to cook lunch for myself. It was all Baird’s arrangement, but he had forgotten to mention it to me. The resulting chaos had been an unfortunate consequence of this oversight.Kevin, one of Baird’s closest friends, stepped forward. His face was a mix of guilt and determination. He sat next to me, his expression softening as he tried to make me feel at ease. "You know, Serena," he began, his voice lighter now, "this whole thing was a pretty big mix-up. We were just worried about you. Baird told us to c
Pretend to Be Tyrant's Future Luna Chapter 21 : laying traps
Serena’s PovThe sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm golden glow over the village as laughter filled the air. I sat around the fire with Baird’s companions and the villagers. The evening was cheerful, the air thick with the scent of roasting meat and the sound of crackling flames. It was a rare moment of peace and joy, and I cherished every second of it.As the night grew deeper, the villagers began to say their goodbyes. They approached me, their faces lit with gratitude and warmth. “Thank you, Serena. Tonight was wonderful,” said Cervine, one of the villagers. I smiled back, feeling a sense of belonging that was still new and exhilarating.Just then, Baird stood up, his commanding presence drawing everyone’s attention. “Wait,” he said, his voice steady and kind. “Before you go, my warriors will escort you home and share some of the meat we have stored.”A murmur of surprise rippled through the villagers. “Oh no, Baird, we can’t accept that,” Cervine protested,
Pretend to Be Tyrant's Future Luna Chapter 22 : Bonds Forged in the Wild
Serena POV As the sun began its slow descent, casting a warm golden hue over the rugged landscape, I stood at the edge of the village, taking in a deep breath. Today was crucial. The children, or pups as they were affectionately called here, had been skeptical of me from the start. As an outsider and a member of the Pack Alliance, I was an anomaly in their tight-knit world. But today, I was determined to win them over. I gathered the pups in the clearing, their curious eyes following my every move. The clearing was a sun-dappled expanse of grass and wildflowers, surrounded by towering trees that whispered secrets in the breeze. The youngest pup, barely able to toddle, clung to the hand of an older sibling, while the eldest stood with their arms crossed, a curious eyebrow raised. Their expressions were a mix of boredom, curiosity, and suspicion, a challenge I was eager to tackle. There were about a dozen of them, each with their unique quirks. One of the pups, a girl with wild
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Serena's POV The dawn's first light filtered through the gaps in the wooden shutters, casting a soft glow in the room. As I was laying in bed, staring at the ceiling, my mind was awash with thoughts of Baird. Sleep had been elusive, my dreams filled with his face, his voice, his touch. The night had done little to diminish the whirlwind of emotions swirling within me. I finally rose, pulling a shawl around my shoulders to ward off the morning chill. The small, rudimentary cottage was still and quiet, the only sound the gentle crackling of the dying embers in the hearth. I moved to the window, pushing open the shutters to let in the fresh morning air. The sky was painted in hues of pink and gold, a beautiful reminder of the new day dawning, yet it did little to lift the heaviness in my heart. My mind was a whirlpool of confusion and conflicting emotions. The primitive yet warm life in the Storm Pack had grown on me, and the people, despite their rough edges, had become a part
Pretend to Be Tyrant's Future Luna Chapter 24 : Crimes of passion
Serena’s PovThe dense forest was eerily silent as Baird and I made our way through the transition region. The air was heavy with the scent of pine and earth, and every snap of a twig beneath our feet sounded like a thunderclap in the stillness. We were both on edge, knowing full well the dangers that lurked not just in the shadows but in the open daylight as well. I glanced at Baird, his jaw set in a determined line. His presence was a comfort, but it didn't quell the growing unease in my stomach. Suddenly, I caught sight of a group of warriors moving toward us through the trees. My heart skipped a beat when I recognized the leader—Marcus. Marcus had a personal vendetta against both of us. He was the one who had nearly ended my life on the execution ground. His eyes burned with malice anytime I saw him, and I knew we were in trouble. If they caught us here, in this forbidden zone, it would be the military court for us—on charges of treason, no less."Baird," I whispere
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