"Make sure she doesn't escape this time! Keep pursuing her with every strength you have got for a day of reckoning has come!" Those were the words I heard while hiding above the big tree. I don't know how I got on top, so high of the tree. Maybe, it must have been a miracle. Death came knocking at my door but again, I escaped, maybe not for so long for the search was intense. Bradley was mean this time. He was indeed out for business."Four hundred pieces of silver on her head. I will pay anyone of you who can bring her alive to me. I will also promote you in my army. How many of you want to be promoted?" Bradley asked. The echoes of his men filled the air. They shouted; "I will! I will!Bradley's incentive on my head has not only got them talking but, has also brought them great jubilation, as I have never seen in my entire life. "That's right! That's what I thought! I know all of you want to be promoted in my army. If you want that then, bring the witch to me! If you can't bring h
"Listen up everybody!" Bradley try to continue despite the obvious objections and distraction from the thousands of soldiers who were listening to him. "In case you don't know him, his name is Steve. Son of Argon. Just like me and all of you he has dedicated his whole life to fighting the evil of the dark, called Witches. He is your comrade!"The crowd continued to boo him even when he tried to explain the good parts about Steve that favours them."He is a traitor! He is a thief!" I have seen him with the witches before! He is on their side and not on ours! He should be killed or he will grow like cancer and have all of us betrayed and killed! Master, if he could betray the witch and the Lycans with her, do you think he will serve you with loyalty? We reject him!" Those were some of the words the soldiers were saying right before Bradley. It was very clear that they have not accepted Steve as one of their own, therefore. Finally, it seems like I'm beginning to get the kind of reactio
"I'm not dead? What nonsense are you talking about, Loius? I'm not dead! Come on!" Leah's words were not just baffling but, were unbelievable as well. How could she claim to be alive when I saw her dead body being rolled in six feet above the ground and closed? Was she trying to fool me or what? Does our current situation look like a joke or something? The situation was a dire one! I couldn't swallow my spit because I was still sure that lead is dead. If this was Leah as she had claimed then, there was no way she climb up to meet me amid the tight security in the corner."Okay, fine I believe you are Leah. But, not so easy. I would like you to explain to me the following. "How did you climb to the top of this tree without being caught by the soldiers leaving the scene? Tell me how you evade them. I would like to hear you explain that to me."As I watched, a thin line of a gentle smile formed across her face. I couldn't account for the reason behind the smile on her face. Nevertheless,
Out of nowhere, Derek appeared. It seemed like he was among the men who took the Alpha to an unknown destination. He was walking from behind."Stop right here!" Derek ordered the men. He stretched his hands to one of the guards who quickly handed him the whip he was holding in his hand. Derek trashed the Alpha about five-stroke before grabbing his hair in such a way the Alpha will be hurt. "I warned you not to follow this path but, you never listened. You shouldn't have protected the witch but, you risked your life to do so. You should have handed her over to us and we could have let you live your miserable life. But now, you have no options because you have pushed us too far. There will be no redemption for you. The only way to end this is to feed your flesh to beasts of the air and the worms which inhabit the soil. You will make a great for them! Hahaha!" Derek laughed wickedly."You will pay for this, Derek!" The Alpha looked up before, focusing on Derek. "You will pay for this,
I screamed in horror upon opening my eyes. I couldn't believe it was a dream. Perhaps, it was a misnomer to call it a dream, it was a nightmare instead! My loud voice was not to be ignored by the Lycans. They quickly rushed to the bedroom where I was laying.The door moved inwards with full force when they opened it. The Alpha was the first to come in. "What's happened!""A few seconds later, Eric rushed in. "What the hell is going on here?" He hurried to sit beside my bird, just like the Alpha did before him. "What's the problem, Louis? Are you okay?" "Yes, tell us the problem. Was anyone here? Did anyone attack you?" Ammon stared through the open window to see if anyone was there. He focused back on me only when he was sure that, the suspicious window opening was free from any intruder. I could not answer any of their questions because I was still panting from the horrific image in my mind. I was speechless and all I could do was breathe even faster like I was in danger.Confused
I let them have some good laughs. Although I was still in the process of recovering from the horror I witnessed in my dream, the temptation to laugh alongside the Lycans. I tried my best to hold them but, I was constantly losing my ground until Eric caught me red-handed."Hey, I thought you are scared, why are laughing now, just like us?" Eric's words drew the attention of the Alpha. Amid his laughter, he asked."Yeah, are laughing just like us? Do we look funny?" He tabbed my shoulders with an unending smile on his face."She is yet to tell us the role Steve played in her dream, could it be he had nothing to offer?" Asked Eric. I had remained silent all the time they joke but, at the moment, I was cackling whilst trying to put them under control."He betrayed us! Steve betrayed us, I saw how and when he did that in my dream." As soon as I had finished talking, the expression on their faces changed at once. Their laughter died down as it seems they were ready to listen to whatever I
My hand have not moved an inch from the direction I was pointing to show them where I dropped the magic book. My eyes and mouth were wild open, I couldn't believe the scene I was witnessing. "Where is the magic book?" I asked in confusion. The Alpha did nothing but stared at me in total silence. I guess he was stunned. Only Eric was able to say something that brought us back to the painful reality at hand."The book is gone! Diana, Did anyone step into this house?" Eric walked towards the location where I left the missing Magic book. "Tell me, did you notice any suspicious movement all the time you were here?" He lifted the furniture to make sure the book did not fall off the ground. "No need for that, Eric!" The Alpha began at last. "The book is gone! That's nothing but the sad truth we need to hear. It did not fall off the ground, it was taken by someone who we don't know but, probably working for Bradley.""Who in the world knows we built a house here except Derek and some of the
There were long footsteps which led from the backyard to the vegetation nearby, just like Eric had described. It was a puzzling moment for all of us. Not only was the Alpha disappointed, but he also became dull. He was not full of energy as he used to be. He would take turns in glancing at me and Eric. "Who dared to do this to me?" He asked. "Anyone responsible for this will pay highly with his blood!" He sounded mean as he spoke. I could tell that his threats were no ordinary ones."How are we going to track the villain?" Asked Eric. "We will go after him! U don't care whoever he is but, we must get to him before it becomes too late!" The Alpha replied.I was still in shock and lacked the appropriate words to express how I felt. I only stared at the Alpha as he rattles his threatening words to the culprit. But again, I looked closely at the footsteps. An idea suddenly struck my mind. There was a strong impulse in me to follow the trail into the vegetation. As they watched, I began
"Sandra, this is Louis, my half-sister and the one you have spoken of," began Steve. "And Miss beautiful, (as he was fond of calling me) this is my friend Sandra. I just met and I'm begging her to go on a date with me," he said."Oh, that's great...what's keeping the two of you then, from going out to have some fun?" I smiled at Sandra as I spoke."We are from different worlds mistress, I can't go out with him," said Sandra.I was surprised that Sandra addressed me as a mistress. I never liked that title, I always wanted to be addressed as Louis. And I'm always satisfied by hearing people address me by my simple name. That was what I had to tell Sandra."You can call me by my name," I smiled at her because Sandra appeared to be confused. "Don't worry Sandra, I said it, go ahead and call me by my name. I have nothing against you.""Alright ma'am!" she said. She quickly remembered that I told her to always call me by my name and not a mistress or any other bossy name.... names that will
"I'm....my name is Steve," he began."Oh, I see... who doesn't know Steve? I do... you the commander of the king's army!" replied the Witch."Yes, that's right...may I know your name?""I'm Sandra!" she glanced at him and smiled. Next, she held on to the handle of the mob stick. She resumed mobbing the floor."Wow! Sandra is such a beautiful name... How long have you been here?" Steve asked.Sandra appeared to be surprised by his odd question."How long I have been? Is that what you are asking me?""Yes," he affirmed. "Oh, come on.... not long ago...I thought you were at the banquet when the king permitted my mistress to inhabit the castle!"Steve grabbed hold of his hair as if he has been disoriented and was trying to put himself in order again."Pardon my negligence..." he smiled at her and continued, "I was wondering if you could make out some time for me, I would like to know you more!"I knew what was coming next. I just hope, my stepbrother Steve will have the gut to let his emo
Alpha Ammon tabbed Steve on the shoulder. "Give it some thought, it's not bad if you do so but don't do it for a long time. I know you will be fine in no distant time, kid! Don't think too much!" he tabbed Steve on the shoulder again before walking out on us just like, Eric did.The Alpha and Eric did not leave because they were heartless and insensible to the plight that their ally was in. I. believed they left because they wanted to give Steve some time to think and put himself back in order. That was how I understood it.Vera was the next in line to leave. "I think I will have to wait at the other side while you put yourself together," said Vera. She walked out too.I never took my eyes off her until she was gone and out of sight.I turned to Steve. "I think it's time you put yourself in order. Remember you are a man and not a woman!""Yeah, I know!" he nodded yes to what I said. "You know how I feel, don't you?""I do! I feel your pain....it has never been easy for me just as it
Vera turned to me and said apologized. "I'm sorry for doubting you. I was wrong the whole time I thought you were lying."I was not interested in her apologies rather I was more interested to know why lady Gia's spirit has decided to suddenly visit me without warning."Do you know why she decided to show up here?""No, but, I guess you are the one who summoned your Spirit."" What the hell are you talking about? When did I do that?" I asked"I guess the letter we read had something to with her.... maybe it was that summoned her here. Moreover, we are in her castle. What do you expect from a restless soul?""I believe you," I told her. "Maybe, I should summon her again!""No, I will not support you on that...you know it's a very bad idea. Her soul needs to rest. Let her be...let her rest in peace."I abandoned the idea to summon Gia's spirit even though I couldn't stop getting enough from her. I felt like having her all day long talking to me. I know deep down that it was not possible.
I listened as she began reading the letter to me."Dear Louis, I know that someday you will find this letter. This is the least I could do to let you know that I have always loved you from the bottom of my heart. You caught my heart when I held your tender hhand'ssandlegs in my arms. You were just an infant who I could not abandon or allow Margarita to kill. That was why I escaped to Muldoch and found a new home--this castle. I have always wanted the best for you but am afraid, I may not be here for you any more. I want you to know that it was never my intention to abandon you but, I will have to. I have no other choice. You will take it from here my dear.I believe you will survive in any condition you find yourselfrselfin. I wish you the best of luck in all you are doing. Always remember your past. Let it always be the basis for your existence... always remember who you are.You are my child although you are not my biological daughter, I consider you one. The love I have for you eq
Later on the next night, I and Ammon, my Lycan mate went to the castle which was to be inhabited by Vera and her Witches. On the balcony, we sat and enjoyed some sweet discussions.Because the Alpha was a funny type, I would laugh any time he comes up with any of his funny jokes. However, he took me by surprise when he knelt on the ground, right in front of me and began to apologise. Why was he apologizing?"Louis, I'm sorry for all that has happened between us. You are the best mate any Lycan out there could get. I'm sorry for putting you through enormous pain. I shouldn't have abused you through those dark times of my life but, I did. I'm sorry, Louis, I want you to forgive me for that's all I ask from you!" he bent his head and never wanted to look at me.I lifted his face slowly to look at him but to my greatest surprise, he was shedding tears. His tears compelled me to cry. I was moved by tears since I can not stand the scene of watching people cry especially, my loved ones."I f
The King glanced at Vera for a few minutes and said, "I know her... she approached me not long and asked for permission to have the castle!" The king looked specifically at Vera and asked. "Is this all you could do?" "No, your majesty!" replied Vera, "I know you think of me as a bad person... I know you think I have bad intentions but I don't. All I want from you is to have access to the castle and keep the memory of lady Gia alive."The king was still in doubt about Vera's honesty. He turned to look at me. "Are you sure about this, Louis? Are you sure you are making the right decision now? There is no going back on my word?""Yes, your majesty. Grant her permission to have the castle in my name." I paused for a moment and glared at Vera."You see, your majesty," I continued, "I owe my life to this woman. When margarita killed my mother, she was among those Witches that took care of me and ensured that I was safe all the time. If you let her have the castle, it's the same thing as ha
Just when we are not expecting him to speak, Steve stood to his feet and began talking."Your majesty, that was an incredible opening and sure that my fellow guests agree with that. Thank you very much for your benevolence but I must ask a favour from you." "Oh, I see...a favour?" said the king."Yes, my king. I need a favour from you...it's a favour which I'm very convinced that you can grant if it pleases your majesty."The King seemed to be impatient as he quickly ask Steve to go ahead and make his formal request."Yes, go ahead and make your request!""Thank you, your majesty," Steve thanked before proceeding with his request. "If it pleases your majesty, may he grant me the ownership of the quarter at the side of the city?""Oh, I see...that's a tough one!" began the king. "That's tough...I thought you said it was gonna be an easy request." The King sighed as if he was easing himself from discomfort. "Anyway, Steve, I have great trust in you. If you don't mind, can you tell me wh
For the next few minutes, Vera remained silent. Perhaps, she has suddenly run out of words... I really can't tell. Or Maybe, she was still thinking about the right answer to present to me concerning my humble request."You are not talking, Vera!... You are not saying anything... Why did you suddenly become quiet?"I asked while expecting her to reply to me immediately. She never did. Vera began walking away from me. I did not try to stop her. I let her do what was on her mind at that moment. At first, I thought she was going to walk out on me. I was wrong, she never did. Instead, she walked only a few meters and stopped.... about four meters so to say.She was still turning her back on me. I guess she was going to say something after pausing her movement abruptly."I'm sorry to disappoint you again, but I can't go with you to the banquet at the king's palace."I countered immediately. "And why will you say that?.... I ask you again, what's the problem?""I can not go to the palace of a