Chapter 52 - Game Master
King Janoer sat at the head of his council table, staring at the encrypted message flickering on the screen before him, it was a short reminder of their discussion, attached with images of people that belonged to the Northern Region, they stood in attention yet their eyes were void of souls, and their stiff body was gone of will. The white light of the cold Northern Region seeped through the large windows of the conference room, reflecting on the pale skinned faces of his advisors. He had to make a decision for his region, a crucial choice that would make the entire future of the Northern Region that was balancing on the edge of a knife.
Lord Eryk, his closest and most trusted advisor, broke the tense silence. “Your Majesty, we can not delay this any longer. Harrion’s threat is real, and if we wait too long, the lives of the Northern people under
Chapter 53 - Initial Attack"Is this the limit of your power, Georgia?" Harrion's voice cut through the cold air like a whip, sharp and unforgiving. His eyes glinted with amusement as he watched her, sweat dripping from her brow, her muscles trembling from exhaustion. The training hall echoed with the sound of her labored breathing, but Georgia remained steady, and enduring. She was exhausted but her body still moved on command, she would only stop when she was ordered to stop, until then, she would have to persist… unless her body collapsed."Again," Harrion commanded, his voice holding no mercy.Georgia obeyed without question, she moved swiftly and lunged toward her latest opponent, one of Harrion’s elite soldiers, her silver edged sword slicing through the air with lethal precision. The soldier was fast, but Georgia was
Chapter 54 - Ambush Georgia"Is she even still human?" Andor’s voice broke the stillness of the chamber as he stood near the window, looking out at the cold, starless night. His breath clouded the glass as he leaned forward, his eyes narrowing. "You keep pushing her. One day, she might push back."Harrion sat at the head of the long, dark mahogany table, sipping from a glass of wine. He tilted his head slightly, letting Andor’s words linger in the air before responding. His lips curled into a subtle smirk. "Andor, she is nothing more than a weapon. A finely tuned, deadly weapon. Georgia has no will of her own, no spark of rebellion left. She exists to serve my commands. Nothing more."Andor straightened, his arms crossed over his chest as he turned away from the window. "You say that now, but what if you are wrong? Every day,
Chapter 55 - A Crucial Choice“They’re coming.”One of the soldiers ducked down after uttering those words that hung like a heavy omen — a warning of what was about to come. Hidden in the dense woods, the soldiers composed of both the remaining troops of Maxton and soldiers from King Regulus of the South shifted uneasily as the battle was about to commence in the next few minutes — a battle that would determine the outcome of a bigger war when the time comes. The thick foliage around them provided cover, but it would not be long before they were in the heat of battle. Maxton tightened his grip on his sword, feeling the pulse of the forest around him. Several of them had already shifted to their wolf form, whichever they were more comfortable fighting. But for Maxton, he could not completely trust his wolf in this fight because for his wolf, being a King
Chapter 56 - On Her KneesThe sound of clashing swords, and growls, and snarls, and howls of pain echoed through the forest, mingling with the desperate cries of the Midnight Pack’s defenders.Tanner leaped into the fray, slamming his blade into the chest of a soldier from Georgia’s force with a brutal force that sent him crumpling to the ground. Blood splattered across Tanner’s face as he glanced around, catching sight of Georgia on the other side of the battlefield. She was a force of destruction, her sword flashing through the air, pouring blood from every tear of flesh. She looked different, very different from the Georgia they had seen before in the Royal Tryst. The once thought to be blind, meek, and weak, and useless werewolf now stood with power, and feared for the destruction that she was casting upon those who were on her way.
Chapter 57 - His Resolve"Stop!" Maxton's voice thundered with raw desperation. But the deadly click of General Deimos' crossbow echoed across the battlefield. Time slowed, and Maxton’s heart pounded as he saw the arrow ready to be loosed straight into Georgia’s vulnerable back.No. Not like this.Georgia, wounded and struggling to stand, was seconds from her death. Deimos, driven by duty and the orders from King Regulus, was determined to carry out his duty, his finger moved and hovered at the trigger, aiming perfectly to hit a more vital area of Georgia’s back.But then, a streak of a wooden spear shot through the air — faster than Maxton could comprehend, and went flying towards General Deimos.Before the arrow could be released to Georgia, General Deimos' body jerked violently as the spear pierced the side of his neck, and blood came out from his lips. His eyes widened in shock, blood pouring from the wound, and his knees buckled beneath him. The crossbow slipped from his fingers,
Chapter 58 - Her ConfusionMaxton grunted when he hit the ground hard, the wind knocked out of him. Gasping for breath, he looked up to see Georgia standing, her hands trembling as she yanked the arrow from her back, blood pouring from the wound. But she did not falter. Her power surged around her like a storm, and despite her injuries, she still commanded fear."Retreat!" Georgia shouted, her voice carrying across the battlefield. Her soldiers, though battered and bloodied, obeyed immediately, pulling back from the village as they followed her into the shadows of the dark woods.As Maxton struggled to his feet, Tanner was already beside him, helping him stand.But as Georgia ran to the woods, she looked back and for a moment, she watched Maxton. Their eyes met, and neither of them spok
Chapter 59 - It’s Time to Choose a SideGeorgia fell unconscious on the way back and her soldiers carried her body to the palace. Blood stained her clothes and her hair was matted with dirt. The guards immediately called for the doctors and they quickly put her on a stretcher to the palace’s infirmary. The wounded soldiers followed to be treated.“Your Majesty, Georgia and her unit have arrived. But she was unconscious and currently in the infirmary, the doctors already on her.” The news made Harrion stood up from his seat abruptly and Andor followed him out of the office.“What happened?” Andor asked the guard who brought them the news as they strode through the corridors of the palace going straight to the infirmary. Their stride were long and hurried, Harrion’s eyes fixed on the path ahead, hi
Chapter 60 - It’s The Heart That Wins Wars“We’ve drawn his attention. He knows now that we’re not hiding, and he won’t let that go, after what happened to Georgia,” Maxton uttered and sat on one of the chairs in Regulus’ office.“And remind me again what happened to her?” Regulus replied, his brows creased as he looked at him suspiciously.“Tanner shot her with an arrow and it pierced her back, but her psychokinesis power threw him off after she dropped me on the ground. We could’ve had the chance to take her, but she escaped.” Lies. It was a crafted lie, carving out General Deimos out of the picture. And Regulus nodded, believing Maxton.“If Georgia is wounded now, then we should take this opportunity
Chapter 95 - FarewellYenari gave a nod, though his gaze remained serious. “She means something to all of us here,” he said. “If she’s with you, Maxton, then I expect you to protect her. She has suffered more than you know.”“I intend to do exactly that,” Maxton replied.Yenari’s expression softened, but only slightly. “If she ever needs a safe place again, know that Havalu will welcome her back. This island will always be here for her.”Maxton paused, considering Yenari’s words. This was not about their territorial instincts or jealousy; it was about Georgia’s safety, her peace, and he would consider whatever refuge was offered to make her safe. “I appreciate that,” he said, sincerely. He owed the island and
Chapter 94 - Seashells and Island’s SecretGeorgia took a moment to fix her hair and smoothen her clothes, tugging the fabric back into place as if each motion could erase the intimacy that had passed between them. Her fingers lingered on her collar, her heartbeat finally slowing, her breath no longer a ragged thing in her chest. As she glanced at Maxton, she found him similarly composed, his hands running over his shirt, face now a mask of calm readiness. The silence between them held everything left unsaid, the intense moment that had shared already spoke so much, enough for them to understand each other. She gave one final tug to her skirt and nodded to Maxton as they decided to walk out of the cave as if nothing had happened. His hand rested on her back as together they stepped back toward the beach.Yenari, and everyone else who waited for them turned their eyes on their
Chapter 93 - Bodies IntertwinedGeorgia gasped when she felt his finger go deeper to her entrance, teasing, and testing if she was ready, her hands clutching at his shoulders as her knees wobbled. “Maxton,” she moaned and stared into his eyes, telling him what she wanted, needed.And that was all he needed to know before he slid a finger inside her, then another, and she cried out, her head falling back against the wall, her hips moving against his hand, desperate for more, for him. He moved his other hand to lift her left leg, giving more access for his finger to go deeper into her pussy as he pumped his fingers slowly at first, his thumb brushing over her clit, making her tremble and weak, and her pussy tightening around him. “F*ck,” Maxton muttered under his breath, “you feel so tight, baby.” He moved his fingers faster and harder, stretching her, making sure he was wet and open enough for him when he plunge his cock deep into her. The thought made his cock twitch, throbbing, a pr
Chapter 92 - Desire, Hunger, and NeedGeorgia’s hands moved down his chest, fingers trembling slightly as they slipped under the hem of his shirt, feeling the hard, defined muscles beneath. She had seen him before, topless, when she was under the influence of the Soulbane Drug, but she was out of her own mind that time and could not process what he was, however, the memory remained in her head, and she had never had the chance to touch him like this, and she never knew this was intoxicating. Her palms slid up, pushing his shirt higher until he helped her pull it off, tossing it aside without a care. Her breath hitched at the sight of him, his skin glistening in the dim light, every muscle taut, his chest rising and falling rapidly. She swallowed and could not take her eyes off him. Seeing someone naked was not new to her since wolves shifted back to their human forms naked, but for her, Maxton was causing a different sensation in her, it was driving something hot in her system.Maxton
Chapter 91 - A Desire: Mate Bond’s DemandHis lips brushed hers softly at first, a fleeting touch, testing the waters, and she did not flinch. She did not pull back. If anything, she leaned in, just barely, but it was enough. This subtle response from Georgia was a signal for Maxton to proceed. He pressed his lips to hers again, this time more firmly, the kiss deepening as the floodgates they built within themselves, to protect themselves from each other, broke open, pouring out the desire and feelings they held out for too long.The moment Georgia allowed herself to respond, it was as if something inside her shattered. All the conditions she had set for herself, all the restraint she had been holding onto for so long, unraveled in that kiss. She kissed him back, with a hunger she did not know she had been suppressing. Her fingers curled into the fabric of his shirt, pulling him closer as if afraid he might disappear if she did not hold onto him tight enough. Every part of her body se
Chapter 90 - The Need to Feel HerMaxton’s hand moved to her arm, his fingers brushing her skin gently, and he could feel her shiver at the contact. He stepped even closer as he spoke softly to her, trying to comfort her in a way he could at the moment, to ease the burden she was carrying. He had already suspected before that she chose to disappear in a way that she had wanted to end her life because he had seen that that was the kind of girl she was, who was willing to save everyone by ending her life. He had seen it before when she cut her own arm and let herself bleed out in order to save him from her own hands, and she did it again, drowned herself, not only to escape her sins, but also to spare the Maxton and his region from getting attacked because of her, for as centuries had shown, silver eyed werewolves were and had always been hunted down, and she did not want to put Maxton and his region at risk of those attacks just because of her.“The war is over, Georgia. The region has
Chapter 89 - Take You Back Home“You’re sure about this?” Yenari asked as he watched Georgia stand there, staring out at the beach where Maxton and his men were waiting after she had made the decision to face him, so that she would not have any regrets in the end. The wind played with her hair, but her face was still, yet her eyes were distant and there was a hint of something uncertain in her gaze. Initially, she was sure that she wanted to stay, and remain on the island, but after she had seen Maxton, helpless and longing, it tugged something in her heart, and just his mere presence already made her waver with her initial resolve.Georgia swallowed, her lips parting as she struggled to find the words. “I need to talk to him,” she said, finally. “If I don’t... this won’t end, I could not ever make peace with myself and the one that I left behind,” she added.Yenari hesitated, his jaw clenching. “I won’t let them take you if you don’t want to go,” he said firmly. “Remember that.”She
Chapter 88 - The Arrival"Chief, there's a ship — coming straight for the island."The words, breathless and urgent, snapped Yenari from his thoughts, putting down the falcon seated on his arm. “We are not expecting visitors,” Yenari uttered, his brows creased and his face stern, thinking that these uninvited, foreign guests might be bringing trouble to his island. “We saw the flag of the white ship, it is the Le Roma’s flag. And there is another one beneath it, blue, with a crest we don’t recognize."Yenari's jaw ticked. Le Roma? Here? Without warning? He stepped out of his hut, scanning the distant horizon. Sure enough, a sleek yacht was cutting through the waves, growing larger with each passing second as it got closer to the island. It glided across the water and many of the villagers gathered at the shore out of curiosity, asking themselves who was arriving for they were not informed that there would be incoming visitors of the island."Call the men," Yenari commanded sharply. "E
Chapter 87 - Journey to the IslandOne afternoon, Georgia found herself sitting under the shade of a coconut tree, watching the sun glint off the gentle waves. She was shelling peanuts for a local dish, her hands working mechanically while her mind drifted into the far sea, like a canoe sailing in the middle of the vast blues. It was moments like these when the past crept up on her, unbidden. She could almost see Maxton’s face, the way his eyes would harden whenever he was deep in thought, she had only known him for a brief time, encountered him while she was under Harrion’s control, but those memories she was with him while bound by the dark magic remained.She wondered what he would think if he saw her now, barefoot and sun-kissed, so different from the pale fierce soldier of Harrion that had slaughtered lives. Would he even recognize her? Would he want to? She tried t