Ninety-EightNaomiI drew patterns lazily on Seth's broad chest as I laid against him, our naked bodies tangled under the sheets, as we laid together, extremely exhausted from our exercise. He placed little kisses on my head, and we just stayed there, in silence. I knew he was thinking about something, but I had no idea what. There were a million pending issues that haven't been resolved. As king, there wasn't really any resting time. This was the last semblance of peace he was going to get until after the war, and I made sure to make it worth his time."What are you thinking about, my love?" I asked softly, my hands reaching to stroke his chin as my eyes searched his.They were not guarded, like I always knew to expect when I looked into them, instead, they were filled with conflicted emotions. Something was bothering him, and the question was, what exactly was it? There were a million things, and I had no idea which one caused him to worry that much.He let out a sigh, his hand re
Ninety-NineSethLast night was the best night I had ever had, and as I laid here, watching her sleep, I made myself a promise. I wasn't going to die when we decided to attack today.I would make sure to come back in one piece, and be with my baby and its mother. Then be the best frigging dad I could ever be. She snored lightly in her sleep as I pulled her close, placing kisses all over her face. I loved her to death, and when everything was over, we would have the best wedding ever.We would have the best life together.A knock on the door interrupted my thoughts, and I covered her body properly with the blanket as I wore my shorts to open the door.Standing in front of the door was Connor. And he was pissed.I had a good idea what he was here for, and I would be pissed as well if the roles were reversed."You let that asshole into this pack, and gave him a fucking room? What the fuck is wrong with you?" He snarled, his eyes blazing with anger. I sighed, knowing this conversation c
A Hundred! Seth "We've been attacked!" The moment those words infiltrated my ears, I knew I had one major mission. To get Naomi the hell out of here. And to not panic. "Get everyone to safety! That's the major mission right now!" I shot orders at the guards guarding Xander's room, and they ran to work. Xander ran out of his room, geared up and ready to fight. "What do you need me to do?" "Connor, work with him. " I ordered as I ran towards my room, Connor shouting as I left, "Work with him?" But that wasn't my problem now. I needed to get her to safety. She was their major mission. I couldn't afford them hurting her and my baby. As I reached my room, Aubrey was already with Naomi, and they were surrounded with maids, and Megan was pulling her to safety. Her eyes were filled with worry, and as they landed on me, relief filled them. "Seth," she called out as she took her hands from both Aubrey's and Megan's, running into my arms. "I was worried." She held me close, and I hel
One hundred and oneNaomiMegan, the guard assigned to us, kept ignoring Aubrey and I as we asked for where we were headed. All the maids were dismissed, and we kept working into the woods.There were no signs of people, and we were beginning to get worked up. My feet hurt and my head and back were hurting. I was pregnant, I didn't need all this stress.And Seth's emotions were all around my mind. There was a wave of disappointment, then it turned to anger.I do hope the war was going well. I didn't want to ever lose him.And my brother, and Connor, my first ever friend.I didn't want to lose anyone of them."Hey guard girl. This is the tenth time I'm asking you, where are we headed? I do not see any hideout in sight, and the Luna is pregnant. You are to answer her questions if you are going to put her at risk."Megan still refused to answer Aubrey, and she let out a loud groan of frustration. Megan kept doing that, ignoring our questions and it was getting really irritating.When thi
One hundred and twoSethSticking my sword into the last rogue, the smell of blood and decay intensified on the field. I looked around the field, making a mental analysis. Connor and Xander were fine, angry even. The men who were alive seem shaken, but strong and alert. We lost ten percent of our men because of Isabella's betrayal. She hasn't been found, despite my men searching every single part of the palace.But she wasn't the main problem.Luke was nowhere to be seen. He wasn't dead, that was sure, but we had no idea where he could be."Search around for the commandant. He could be anywhere." I instructed the soldiers, and they all began looking.Connor and Xander jogged up to me, their eyes filled with identical anger."That was a decoy." Xander announced, glaring at the dead rogues surrounding me.Connor nodded, taking it all in. "Well yeah, it is a decoy. We know that, but what makes you sure? Did you hear them plan this before you escaped?"Xander shook his head in negativ
One hundred and threeNaomiMy head banged against the cold, hard surface, and I groaned as consciousness reluctantly returned. My head and vision were foggy as I tried to blink away the haze, the metallic smell of blood infiltrating my nostrils as I tried to focus, and adjust my vision to the dim light of the room.It was small and damp, and with only one little Window at the top corner of the room.The feeble light barely illuminated the cold, concrete walls that seemed to close in on me.My senses came back, and the memory of everything that happened came flodding back and in panic, I reached to touch my belly, but my hands were restrained behind my back.I could feel the pulse of my baby, ans that was all it took for me to calm down. At least my baby was safe.I just needed to find a way out of here before that changes.I searched the room for anything I could use to escape. I needed to untie the binds on my hands before I'm able to do anything. But I had no idea how to.If I cou
SethIt was almost nightfall by the time we got to an opening. Aubrey chose the right path, and after shooting her a thankful glance, I shot out to the opening, searching for a cottage, like Xander had said."It's not that far from here, I'll lead the way." Xander said, leading the way into the woods.I followed right behind him, the soldiers walking right after us, all of them watching out for any danger ahead.Connor was right behind us, Aubrey beside him. We walked deeper in the woods, my mind clouded by worry with each step we took. What if I was too late? What if they've killed her for the ritual? What if they've done something to her?As if hearing my thoughts, Connor placed a hand on my shoulder, offering me a nod, his eyes filled with warmth as he said, "Don't worry, Seth. We would find her soon." I gave him a nod in return, unable to return the warmth and all, because I was lacking it. I was lacking all hope.I failed her. Something might happen to her because I failed her
One hundred and FiveNaomiI was jolted awake by the sounds of chanting and the feeling of something wet on my forehead and my eyes fluttered open to see Hazel's eyes glaze over as she conversed with the ancestors while applying a liquid over my head.A smile almost lifted my lips as I saw Hazel was okay. I was still yet not able to thank her for saving me, but that could wait. Hazel wasn't Hazel right now.Her whole aura sent a chill down my back, and her eyes were filled with a darkness that couldn't be explained. This is what Xander spoke about.I wonder if we were too late.My back was against a slab, and my hands were tied away from each other, and so were my legs. I resembled a starfish. But what alarmed me the most was the sight of my exposed belly.Hazel had painted words over them."What are you doing, Hazel?" I asked, rushing out my question in fear.Her eyes came back into focus as she smirked at me, "None of your business honey."I watched her drop the bowl of the liquid o