Reed hugs his aunt, saying goodbye to her. Although her conversation with Aethelwulf had been in vain, he now knew that they were both alive and well. The queen gets into the car, followed by Vlad, but before the car leaves, the queen asks: - Reed, tell me, son, why are you still here? Why don't you go home? - Because this is where I have to be, my aunt. - If you fear being attacked outside the neutral zone, you have my word that I will not send anyone after you. You're nothing more than an insignificant werewolf; I won't waste time and resources on you. – Vlad says in a monotone. Reed chuckled. - I fear nothing that comes from you, King Vlad, even though I'm linked to the death of your heir. The Moon Goddess is with me; it is not my destiny to die at your hands. Vlad huffs and orders the driver to return to the palace. Reed watches the car leave, and when he feels someone approaching him from behind, he turns and looks at the vampire. - Can I ask you a question? – the young t
Aethelwulf thought he was seeing a new ghost. He gets up and recoils, but Lycaon raises his hands and says: - Is this how you welcome someone who is your oldest ancestor, and there isn't even a word to describe our relationship? - Who are you? - I'm Lycaon King, but I think you guys got used to calling me the old king of the basement. - Are you Lycaon King? But you're so young. - Yes, I actually look much younger than you expect. I don't know how the witches saved me, but whatever they used did good to my skin. - Why don't you come out of the light? It's making me dizzy - Aethelwulf says, to see if he was someone from the kingdom of the living. - Don't be afraid. I'm alive, but I can't cross the portal because I won't be able to go back, and I still don't know if I want to leave here. - So what brings you here? - The king asks in a brave move. - You know, king, I made a strange request to the witch who saved my life. I asked to see what was happening here in the kingdom. I've
Romeo didn't want to get out of bed or eat. He was uncomfortable and picky, but Julius didn't complain. Rubbing his back to calm the pain, Julius didn't leave Romeo's side. - Go down sters and eat. You don't have to go hungry just because I don't want to eat. What I wanted was sex, but I can't have it. Julius laughs. - We've been without sex for such a short time, and you're already in that state? As you were a virgin when I met you, I will be filled with pride. - Goofy. Of course, I like having sex with you. I've never been with anyone else, and before you complain, I don't want to be either. What you do greatly satisfies me, but it has nothing to do with you. It has to do with desire. I'm weird and horny. Romeo lies down, pressing his chest to Romeo's back and putting his arm around his lover's waist, caressing his belly, while he begins to sing softly. - "I wanna drive down to Texas, flip off my exes, Get kind of reckless, and have wild, wild, wild sex under the moon, But on
Aethelwulf makes a decision. He calls the general and informs him that the next day, they will leave for Vlad's palace to bring the queen home. The general felt his heart sink, but he knew that sooner or later, it would happen. He brings together his second-in-command and delivers the news everyone has been waiting for. - I still hoped that none of this would happen. I know it may seem like treason towards our king, but it is difficult for me to take the young people I have under my command to their deaths. I know that at the beginning of the war, the situation was very intense, but for as long as I can remember, in the years I have been alive, except for what happened a few months ago, no army has gone out to face the vampires. There were many skirmishes, some dead on both sides, but that only had to do with individual clashes and being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Practically, after the start of the war, you can count on your fingers those who died on both sides. The last
The king's men were all gathered in front of the packhouse, waiting for their king, who was slightly upset about putting the beta in command as he led his army.The warriors' expressions left no doubt about the sorrow in their hearts, but if there was any doubt, the cries and moans of their families demystified them.The general and his second in command stood in front of the door, waiting for their king, and the remaining commanders stood in front of each squad.The king leaves the packhouse door with decisive and sure steps. There is no doubt on his face what he is going to do, but his heart is restless.He goes down the stairs, and just as he is about to open his mouth to say some words of encouragement before heading off to battle, a black car enters the courtyard at great speed, frightening the warriors who are closest to the path.No one doubted that only someone linked to the pack or an ally could be in the car. The car had crossed the border and had not been stopped by the gua
- Yes, I was the only one who regretted what we did. I punished myself by letting my regrets consume all my life force until my body began to age. Even so, I died of old age because the moon Goddess punished me with life until there was no more life to live. Now you, my old friend, you didn't regret it. You continue to spout venom for something that happened because of us. If we had accepted that Airon and Lysander were mates, even Orpheus would probably be an excellent future king. I wouldn't need more pups, and Julius and maybe even Romeo would not exist today. Their existence was our fault, too. Don't you regret it, Vlad? Don't you regret letting me die alone without my friend by my side?Vlad was horrified. The words Cerebrus' soul spoke to him hit him like wooden bullets, but he couldn't talk. Vlad recoiled at each clack, clack, clack the cane made on the floor as Cerebrus advanced toward him.When Vlad's back hits the wall, he falls to the floor and curls up into a ball, hiding
- Julius, I'm afraid. Now that we have our son, I'm scared for him. If something happens to him, I don't know what will become of me. Some images don't get out of my head—images of visions and the past. Julius protects his mate and his son in his arms. He understood what Romeo was saying. - The image of my father on your body torments me. Knowing that Lysander's son was the first victim scares me. - Shuuuuu! Don't think about those things. Our priority is our son now. We have to protect him; he's a baby. Defenseless. My life doesn't matter. - Do not say that.- Listen to me, love. I want you to promise me that our son will always be first for you. He is part of me and you, but he is also part of Lysander and Airon. I feel like he's their second chance. I want to imagine him growing up strong and happy, with the best of us running through his veins. - I'm not too fond of you talking like that. It seems like you're giving up on living. - If it's for you to live and take care of o
- I apologize. I think I started the conversation in the wrong chronology. Our king did not want to enter any union for many centuries and, therefore, had no children. But even our beloved king knows that nothing lasts forever, and even he gave in to the pressure of being a father. His union with our beloved queen only lasted a short time because, unfortunately, she died in childbirth when the royal heir was born. It turns out that the queen was not our king's destined mate, nor was the prince his first son.Vlad began to tighten the arms of the throne where he sat. Everyone who looked at him saw the hatred in his eyes when he looked at his uncle.- Our beloved king's destined companion was a human servant who, despite being unusual among our slaves, did not want to be transformed. She was the daughter of another servant, so she remained in the palace and died in the palace at the queen's hands.- We weren't woken up for mere gossip, were we? What can these counselors do with the past