TargonI was angry with Derrick but I knew he was under tension just like I was. I had no option, he had given the order and I had to obey, he was my superior.I understood why he did not want to send the physician back without me. Men whom we had sent initially were all waylaid and killed. But that doesn't make his decision good either. The physician was stricken with age. Taking him through the rigour of travelling down to the Hollow Woods was unwise. He would slow down our pace and his presence at the scene might also complicate things. We had been on the move for about half a day and the old man was weary already. Since we didn't prepare to travel far, we didn't bring a horse. We also decided against it to avoid attention."Sir, you should wait here. Some of my men will stay with you. We will be back before this time tomorrow… I promise…""Thank you, thank you," the old man said profusely and heaved a sigh.I ordered some of my men to hide him in and protect him while I sprang i
Targon.I stood by the creek in the Hallow woods, looking abroad. It was all still and quiet, I didn't know which way to go. I looked at my men earnestly, trying to figure out my next move. Since I couldn't link up Vera, I had to go through Derrick. But before doing that I decided to make a gamble."We will all spread out, in different directions. We have got just five minutes. Be vigilant and alert as you go. If you find any strange structure or occurrence on your path, link me up immediately," I ordered my men."Yes sir!" The two responded in unison and departed.As for me, I chose the path that went straight ahead of me. I moved swiftly, looking left and right with my senses alert. But nothing came up. I was in the middle of emptiness, surrounded by bushes, trees and animals cluttering here and there. There was no human form in sight. Not even the howling of a wolf.I threw my hands up in frustration and turned to leave, but something fell into my line of vision. It was far away an
TargonThe joy in my heart when I found Her Highness was boundless. Although she was badly battered, she was alive and I found her! Derrick had made it clear that it was paramount that we found her and saved her.When she mentioned that there were two other captives, and we must save them, I almost cussed aloud. I had thought that this was going down without a scuffle but she just shattered my hopes!How can we save two others without a counterattack from their captor?We found the prisoners and I noticed that they were poisoned. I thought that Her Highness would give up on them but when I saw her doggedness to still leave with them, my heart sank. It wasn't logical! We were possibly digging our own grave! We would get caught!We had to get out of here in time and we must be careful not to lead Blake to our secret place. Who knows, he could be watching us.I mind-linked Derrick immediately, telling him to send three horses our way.Luckily, we slipped out of the building with Her High
VeraThe cold breeze swooped into my ears, whizzing my name as the horse galloped at a mad speed. Shuddering, I held the reins tightly with one hand and hugged myself with the other arm. Pain rocked my cuts as the horse hopped on."I am going home," my heart merry despite the cold and pain that were rocking my body.Home? The idea of 'home' sounded strange, but yes, I am going back to my man and his abode will be my home. I looked behind me, giving a last look at all that was Blake's. He would go mad when he found out that I had escaped with his toys.My eyes burned with tears as I remembered all that he meant to me and all that he did to me. Did I miss it from the beginning? Has he always been evil or did circumstances turn him into a monster? My heart bled for him and the thought that I had left Alpha Joash to be with him made my heart tingle.Another question popped up in my head; What if I had returned Blake before the whole saga, would he have done this to me? Would he have mad
Vera"My Alpha!!!" I crumbled whilst Beta Derrick held me up by my shoulders."Your Highness! You can leave, you also need some rest. Get some treatment and rest before coming to see His Highness," he advised but I pushed him out of the way and staggered towards the bed."I'm… I'm sorry…" I stammered as I took baby steps forward. My strength was draining fast and I grasped the edges of the bed. Tears filled my eyes and I wailed like a baby."Is he alive?" I asked the physician, blinded by my tears. "Yes… But…""But what!?" I thundered."We… we'll try our best..""Yes, you should! And what have you all been doing to help His Highness!? You have all tried but your best isn't good enough!" I yelled looking straight into their eyes one after the other.My gaze fell on Dr Fred and my eyes widened."What are you doing here!? The last time I checked, we had a stone to pick. You are not supposed to be here! Traitor!" I yelled and I realised how Alpha Joash must have felt when he thought I wa
VeraIt's been three days now and Alpha Joash didn't seem to be improving. His condition worsened and I began to doubt if he would regain consciousness. The physicians had tried their best but nothing seemed to be working. The herb that the royal physician went to get when Targon saved me did nothing. I could see it in the old man's visage, he had lost all hope.Seeing that the physician had lost hope weakened my resolve but I decided not to give up.It might seem too late, but I wanted to let Alpha Joash know how I felt about him. Even if he wouldn't make it, he is still with us and I knew he heard all of my words.Every night and day when I visited his room, I warmed him up with my body. I never ceased to tell him how sorry I was for leaving and in a sweet voice, I muttered into his ears all that he has come to mean to me. Most importantly, I told him how much I wanted him to return to me, to us, to his pack and together we would fight every obstacle in our way.If he died, I will
Vera"The royal physician, you and I are going in with them. I don't trust them," Beta Derrick responded after I told him our mission. He gazed at Tirha and Tehla suspiciously and drew out his sword noisily. The girls shivered and I wrapped my arms around them."I trust them," I said with my full chest and Beta Derrick's eyes shone with unbelief. "I trust no one," he gritted, still gazing at them. "I have summoned the royal physician, let's wait until he comes".A few minutes later the royal physician showed up and together we walked in."My Alpha!!" I yelled in horror as I sprang to the bedside. Dark blood was oozing out of His Highness' nose and the maids who were supposed to keep watch over him after I left were all sleeping.Tehla and Tirah rushed towards the bed but Beta Derrick forbade them."Let the royal physician attend to it!" he growled and the girl shifted back."Allow them!" I ordered."I am doing my job, Your Highness!""...and I am doing mine!" I yelled heatedly and h
VeraIt was a long night. Whilst the royal physician went to get the herbs, I stayed with His Highness and kept watch on the twins as they concocted some of the herbs and potions that they had with them.I couldn't take my eyes off His Highness. Although he hasn't come around-which I didn't expect to happen magically, the blood dripping from his nose had greatly reduced. And I busied myself, cleaning the little blood that was still dripping. It was a sort of distraction that helped me keep my sanity.Despite knowing that he wouldn't wake up magically, I wanted him to be back already. The feeling was insane, it was searing. It made Beta Derrick's instability relatable... Little wonder he was losing himself.In the next few hours, I administered another drop of the potion. A few concoctions were also ready. The girls lectured me on how to use them and with the use of the dropper I fed His Highness with all the herbs.The girls looked at the door anxiously and I knew they were expecting