fear."If the wizard intends to strike at me, he knows precisely whom he has to target: you," he explained with a grave expression. "Get dressed. I need to consult with Allan, and you're coming with me." Liam's tone brooked no argument as he spoke, and I couldn't shake off the sense of impending danger that hung in the air.**A few minutes later, we found ourselves in the regal expanse of the throne room. Morphez, Allan, Liam, and I stood together, the gravity of the situation etched on our faces, as we faced the imminent threat that loomed over the kingdom."I can't believe it. I couldn't imagine the jewelry would be worn so soon," Daniel said, blaming himself."I hoped that wouldn't happen. The wizard wasn't a problem I wanted to deal with right now," Liam murmured, running his hands through his hair."It was my fault. I was busy exchanging barbs with the elk Marco, and I wasn't thinking about the problems that the stolen jewels would bring us," Daniel sighed, throwing himself into
I woke up the next day to the melodious sounds of birds. As I opened my eyes, I realized I was alone in Liam's room. The doors and curtains were carefully closed. I got up and walked to the balcony door, only to find it locked with no visible key. I changed my clothes and attempted to open the main door leading to the hallway, but it was also securely locked."Hello?" I exclaimed, bewildered. Hearing the sound of locks being undone, a soldier finally opened the door."Good morning, Queen," he greeted."What is this? Was I locked in?" I questioned, incredulous."These are the king's orders," the soldier mumbled, seemingly confused.Surveying the hallway, I noticed the presence of so many guards that I couldn't count them. A strange sense of confinement began to set in, prompting me to question the reasons behind Liam's decisions.Each closed door echoed with a stifling silence, and the guarded expressions of the inhabitants heightened the palpable tension that clung to the air. The
"In there," I directed my gaze towards the imposing silhouette of the castle. "Rests something more precious than our lives combined," I said, a sense of determination underlying my words. "Protect her at all costs," I ordered, the weight of responsibility heavy in my tone.A collective nod rippled through the soldiers, their resolve mirrored in their eyes.With a swift motion, I mounted the white steed, the tension of the impending peril coursing through my veins. Beside me, Allan took his place upon the gray horse, his posture reflecting the gravity of our mission.As we set off into the night, the looming darkness seemed to swallow us whole, our fate intertwined with that of the precious life we vowed to protect.We plunged deeper into the eerie embrace of the dark forest. The oppressive atmosphere was palpable, thick with the wizard's malevolent magic. A suffocating fog clung to the air, shrouding our path in a veil of uncertainty, while the damp ground squelched ominously beneath
Blood mingled with the damp earth, painting the ground crimson as fallen soldiers lay strewn among the twisted roots and tangled undergrowth.With every swing of our swords, the metallic clang of steel reverberated through the air, drowning out the desperate cries of the wounded and the dying. But the enemy was relentless, their numbers seemingly endless as they surged forward with reckless abandon. I gritted my teeth against the pain in my leg, pushing through the agony as I slashed and parried, my mind consumed by the primal instinct to survive.The clash of weapons was deafening, the air thick with the acrid scent of sweat and fear. I felt a surge of adrenaline coursing through my veins, driving me onward even as exhaustion threatened to overwhelm me.Blood sprayed in all directions, painting the trees and underbrush with gruesome splatters of crimson.Beside me, Allan fought with equal ferocity, his face contorted into a mask of primal rage as he dispatched our foes with lethal p
With a renewed sense of purpose, I lunged forward once more, my jaws snapping at Drew's throat with a ferocity born of desperation.In that moment, as our fates collided amidst the moonlit shadows, I knew that only one of us would emerge victorious from this savage duel. And as the scent of blood and the taste of vengeance filled the air, I vowed to fight with every fiber of my being until the bitter end.With a primal snarl, Drew attempted to retaliate, his own wolf form bristling with fury. But I was a wolf of unmatched strength, fueled by a burning determination to emerge victorious. With a swift and powerful movement, I deflected his attack, my jaws closing around his throat with a vice-like grip.Drew's eyes widened in shock and desperation as my razor-sharp teeth tore through flesh and sinew, rending his throat with a savage ferocity. A guttural, choked cry escaped his lips, but it was too late. The life force drained from him in a crimson torrent, his body collapsing limply t
With that final revelation, he vanished into the embrace of the trees, his form swallowed by the ethereal blue mist that had accompanied him throughout our encounter. And I watched him fade into the distance.With a heavy heart, I turned my gaze to the fallen bodies scattered amidst the shadowed depths of the forest. I approached Allan's lifeless form, his once-vibrant spirit now stilled by the cruel hand of fate.Gently, reverently, I lifted Allan's body, cradling him in my arms with a tenderness born of comradeship and brotherhood. With each step, the weight of his sacrifice pressed heavily upon me, a silent reminder of the cost of our struggle.With a sense of purpose, I began the solemn journey back to where we had left the horses, the rhythm of my footsteps echoing the steady beat of my heart. Through the dappled light of the forest, I navigated the winding path, each step a testament to the bond that had bound us together in life and now in death.**I passed through the imposi
His apology cut through the silence like a knife, piercing straight to the core of my wounded heart. And as I looked into his eyes, filled with genuine remorse and regret, I felt a glimmer of hope flicker within me — a fragile beacon of possibility amidst the darkness of our shared pain."I understand," I whispered, my voice barely audible above the sound of our surroundings. "But I need you to understand, Liam. I need to feel like more than just a possession, like more than just someone to be protected. I need to feel like your equal, your mate."His gaze never wavered as he reached out, his fingers gently brushing away the tears that stained my cheeks. "You are more than that, Daliah," he assured me, his voice filled with a quiet resolve. "You are my everything.""I was so afraid of Drake and Drew. Please, Liam, don't make me afraid of you," I pleaded, the words spilling from my lips in a desperate rush.Liam's expression softened, his gaze filled with understanding and remorse as h
POV: DALIAH "Let me go!" I scream, my voice filled with desperation and anger, directed at whoever has a tight grip on my shoulder. As I turn to face my captor, shock courses through my veins, for it is none other than Dylan, the son of the Alpha — my secret crush and the one I was destined to be with. "You will be punished for what you've done. Do you even comprehend who Eunice is?" His fingers constrict around my neck, cutting off my air supply, and my vision blurs. "She is My Luna." Frantically, I attempt to strike him, but my blows are futile. It is as if I am striking an impenetrable wall, my fists connecting with an unyielding force. The air grows thinner with each passing second, and as my body weakens, the struggle finally ceases, and I collapse to the ground, gasping for breath. Dylan lowers himself beside me, his eyes taking on a darker shade, indicating that he is connecting with someone, possibly through a mind link. After the connection ends, he clears his throat, pr
His apology cut through the silence like a knife, piercing straight to the core of my wounded heart. And as I looked into his eyes, filled with genuine remorse and regret, I felt a glimmer of hope flicker within me — a fragile beacon of possibility amidst the darkness of our shared pain."I understand," I whispered, my voice barely audible above the sound of our surroundings. "But I need you to understand, Liam. I need to feel like more than just a possession, like more than just someone to be protected. I need to feel like your equal, your mate."His gaze never wavered as he reached out, his fingers gently brushing away the tears that stained my cheeks. "You are more than that, Daliah," he assured me, his voice filled with a quiet resolve. "You are my everything.""I was so afraid of Drake and Drew. Please, Liam, don't make me afraid of you," I pleaded, the words spilling from my lips in a desperate rush.Liam's expression softened, his gaze filled with understanding and remorse as h
With that final revelation, he vanished into the embrace of the trees, his form swallowed by the ethereal blue mist that had accompanied him throughout our encounter. And I watched him fade into the distance.With a heavy heart, I turned my gaze to the fallen bodies scattered amidst the shadowed depths of the forest. I approached Allan's lifeless form, his once-vibrant spirit now stilled by the cruel hand of fate.Gently, reverently, I lifted Allan's body, cradling him in my arms with a tenderness born of comradeship and brotherhood. With each step, the weight of his sacrifice pressed heavily upon me, a silent reminder of the cost of our struggle.With a sense of purpose, I began the solemn journey back to where we had left the horses, the rhythm of my footsteps echoing the steady beat of my heart. Through the dappled light of the forest, I navigated the winding path, each step a testament to the bond that had bound us together in life and now in death.**I passed through the imposi
With a renewed sense of purpose, I lunged forward once more, my jaws snapping at Drew's throat with a ferocity born of desperation.In that moment, as our fates collided amidst the moonlit shadows, I knew that only one of us would emerge victorious from this savage duel. And as the scent of blood and the taste of vengeance filled the air, I vowed to fight with every fiber of my being until the bitter end.With a primal snarl, Drew attempted to retaliate, his own wolf form bristling with fury. But I was a wolf of unmatched strength, fueled by a burning determination to emerge victorious. With a swift and powerful movement, I deflected his attack, my jaws closing around his throat with a vice-like grip.Drew's eyes widened in shock and desperation as my razor-sharp teeth tore through flesh and sinew, rending his throat with a savage ferocity. A guttural, choked cry escaped his lips, but it was too late. The life force drained from him in a crimson torrent, his body collapsing limply t
Blood mingled with the damp earth, painting the ground crimson as fallen soldiers lay strewn among the twisted roots and tangled undergrowth.With every swing of our swords, the metallic clang of steel reverberated through the air, drowning out the desperate cries of the wounded and the dying. But the enemy was relentless, their numbers seemingly endless as they surged forward with reckless abandon. I gritted my teeth against the pain in my leg, pushing through the agony as I slashed and parried, my mind consumed by the primal instinct to survive.The clash of weapons was deafening, the air thick with the acrid scent of sweat and fear. I felt a surge of adrenaline coursing through my veins, driving me onward even as exhaustion threatened to overwhelm me.Blood sprayed in all directions, painting the trees and underbrush with gruesome splatters of crimson.Beside me, Allan fought with equal ferocity, his face contorted into a mask of primal rage as he dispatched our foes with lethal p
"In there," I directed my gaze towards the imposing silhouette of the castle. "Rests something more precious than our lives combined," I said, a sense of determination underlying my words. "Protect her at all costs," I ordered, the weight of responsibility heavy in my tone.A collective nod rippled through the soldiers, their resolve mirrored in their eyes.With a swift motion, I mounted the white steed, the tension of the impending peril coursing through my veins. Beside me, Allan took his place upon the gray horse, his posture reflecting the gravity of our mission.As we set off into the night, the looming darkness seemed to swallow us whole, our fate intertwined with that of the precious life we vowed to protect.We plunged deeper into the eerie embrace of the dark forest. The oppressive atmosphere was palpable, thick with the wizard's malevolent magic. A suffocating fog clung to the air, shrouding our path in a veil of uncertainty, while the damp ground squelched ominously beneath
I woke up the next day to the melodious sounds of birds. As I opened my eyes, I realized I was alone in Liam's room. The doors and curtains were carefully closed. I got up and walked to the balcony door, only to find it locked with no visible key. I changed my clothes and attempted to open the main door leading to the hallway, but it was also securely locked."Hello?" I exclaimed, bewildered. Hearing the sound of locks being undone, a soldier finally opened the door."Good morning, Queen," he greeted."What is this? Was I locked in?" I questioned, incredulous."These are the king's orders," the soldier mumbled, seemingly confused.Surveying the hallway, I noticed the presence of so many guards that I couldn't count them. A strange sense of confinement began to set in, prompting me to question the reasons behind Liam's decisions.Each closed door echoed with a stifling silence, and the guarded expressions of the inhabitants heightened the palpable tension that clung to the air. The
fear."If the wizard intends to strike at me, he knows precisely whom he has to target: you," he explained with a grave expression. "Get dressed. I need to consult with Allan, and you're coming with me." Liam's tone brooked no argument as he spoke, and I couldn't shake off the sense of impending danger that hung in the air.**A few minutes later, we found ourselves in the regal expanse of the throne room. Morphez, Allan, Liam, and I stood together, the gravity of the situation etched on our faces, as we faced the imminent threat that loomed over the kingdom."I can't believe it. I couldn't imagine the jewelry would be worn so soon," Daniel said, blaming himself."I hoped that wouldn't happen. The wizard wasn't a problem I wanted to deal with right now," Liam murmured, running his hands through his hair."It was my fault. I was busy exchanging barbs with the elk Marco, and I wasn't thinking about the problems that the stolen jewels would bring us," Daniel sighed, throwing himself into
Then, in a jolt, I awoke, my heart pounding erratically, still echoing with the remnants of the overwhelming nightmare.In the dimly lit room, an eerie silence filled the air. The slightly open doors drew my attention to the balcony, veiled by closed curtains. Behind the drapes, a shadowy figure remained motionless.An unsettling tension pulsed through me as I cautiously stood up, compelled by the mysterious presence on the other side of the billowing curtains. The room seemed to shrink, amplifying the irregular thudding of my heart. Each step intensified the unseen force, creating an ominous atmosphere that quickened my breath.The anticipation reached its peak as I approached the balcony, the room saturated with a blend of dread and curiosity. The curtains, like ethereal dancers, swirled, hinting at the enigma beyond. Shadows played tricks, conjuring images of a phantom suspended in time.Summoning courage, I parted the curtains. A gasp caught in my throat as the balcony revealed
Liam, seated on the throne, observed the unfolding scene with a measured gaze. His eyes flickered between me and the elders, gauging the atmosphere. The quietude was pregnant with unspoken implications, and it fueled the unease that pervaded the room.As the seconds ticked by, the elders seemed to come to a collective understanding. A nod from Elder Marco signaled a reluctant acceptance of my perspective, though skepticism still lingered."Very well pointed out, queen. Now tell me, why does the invader want to get our attention? You suggest that, first, he invaded the kingdom, then he killed Elder Krew. Lastly, he broke into my room and stole the jewels of wizard containment. What does the invader want?" Marco asked, leaning forward and staring at me threateningly."I do not..." I began, but Daniel's voice resonated with urgency, cutting through the air:"The wizard's containment gems?" Daniel practically shouted."Yes, beta. The jewels that were stolen were Magdar's jewels," Marco re