VeraMy chest throbbed loudly and my heart was literally in my mouth. With a bloody sword fitted to my fist and Alpha Woods' blood dripping down my face, I ran through the darkness.A countless number of rogues sped behind me like a horde from hell. I knew I couldn't outrun them but I didn't stop, I kept running, hoping for a miracle.Each time I rubbed Alpha Woods' blood down my face, l laughed like a madman. The scene of my parents' decapitation painted my memory and I cried and laughed at the same time.My worst horror came when an arrow flew past me, I had been distracted by my thoughts. Flying arrows? It will be my undoing. It will get me down in no time.The arrows came incessantly and instead of panic, I focused on my escape. I had to change my style. A face-off with the rogues was out of it, it would be a suicide mission. There were many of them and I didn't stand a chance.I continued to run but instead of running straight, I began to dive through trees. It reduced my speed,
Alpha JoashAlthough we were just fifty in number, the task of evacuating everyone to safety made it difficult for Targon and Derrick to stop me.I undid my horse's knots, mounted on it, and made my way out of the hideout.I thought I was free until I felt Derrick's fragrance wafted into my nose. This time, I was unstoppable. I had waited enough. My mate was out there facing the woes all by herself. Not even my wolf can stop me now."Your Highness, this isn't the best option!" Derrick finally caught up with me."Say that again and I will snap your neck!" I roared and set my horse on the move. Targon who was standing in my path jumped out of the way as my horse galloped towards him."Get down to work and get everyone to safety!" I yelled at the two of them and pulled my horse's reins, "Giddy up!!!" I commanded.The horse tore through the path ahead of us and in no time, I was approaching the concealed entrance of the hideout. Suddenly, I felt a tingling sensation and a voice broke int
Alpha JoashI cussed as I rode into the wild. I had never felt so agitated, I wanted to get to Vera in time, but Silas' horse didn't yield my command, it was obstinate and as slow as a snail."Vera, I hummed softly, trying to link her up, but there was no response.Why? Is she tired? She said she was alright and stalling to get some information… Yeah, I knew that was probably not true but I didn't expect that she encountered great difficulty… Wait… Didn't Silas say that she killed Alpha Woods and some rogues were unto her?"Vera!!!" I tried to mind-link her again, but all I got was silence. My heart throbbed with fear."Giddy up!" I commanded and hit the horse forcefully. It neighed and galloped forward, speeding down the rough terrain.Impressive! I held its reins and lifted up my body as we shot forward.It was a smooth ride and unlike I had expected there was no ambush or constraint on the way. This seemed to be suspicious, given the ongoing clash with the rogues, but thanks to it
SilasI was a prisoner in my own abode, the palace walls were like shackles, binding me down.Yes, I had lived under my father's caprices and almost like a prisoner all my life, but they were better days than how I lived now.Since my father assigned his special guard to monitor me, my life had become miserable. I wasn't given breathing space. I could still communicate with my men who were stationed far and wide, thanks to my gifts.It was late in the night and I was strolling down the palace gates with my father's guard sticking to me like glue.Ignoring his presence, I let a blissful smile spread across my face as I remembered Joash. That scoundrel, he must have reunited with his mate and now I am out of his mind. I smiled wider.Our damsel in distress is more capable than I had thought… I couldn't believe that she killed Alpha Woods when she was surrounded by rogues. Good for her she achieved her revenge.I'm glad that Joash got a good match, but wouldn't that make them a formidabl
Alpha Joash Vera had regained consciousness when I returned to the cabin but she was running a fever and seemed unstable and disoriented. Her parched lips quaked like she wanted to talk but she couldn't utter a word.I had envisaged these and had got all the necessary herbs"I've got you," I muttered and brought out the herbs stuffed in my pockets. I brought up a gourd of water and lifted her head up. As the water touched her parched lips, her eyes widened and she grabbed the gourd. She gulped down the whole content before letting go."You will be fine, just rest for now," I pecked her forehead and rose to my feet. It was time to work.I wanted the guards to be alert so I left them to the task and got the job done.I looked around the cabin for utensils. Luckily I got a bowl, some water and a piece of cloth. The water and the cloth were not clean but they were manageable.I dipped the cloth in the bowl of water and pressed it on Vera's forehead. She shivered and lashed at me. I held
VeraMy back rocked my mate's chest as we broke into the wild. I was still weak and sore but a great relief and sense of security flooded my heart. "We are safe now…" I said to my wolf."Are we really safe? I can feel darkness looming ahead. I don't know what it is, but I can sense the tension," she replied."Yes, I can sense it too but I chose to enjoy the moment.""You should ask our mate," Viola insisted."He isn't in the mood… it seems he's trying to escape from here.""Yes," Viola responded."Let's give him time to do so. I have a lot to ask him too."There were a lot of questions that I wanted to ask my mate. I lost touch with time when I was going in and out of consciousness… and when I came around, I didn't understand a thing. I was with some masked men in a cabin and all I remembered was that they accosted me in the woods. It seemed like they saved me from the rogue wolves but I watched them as they took me out with a blow. I didn't know their identity and it all got mixed up
Joash"Swear on your life that you will keep her safe," I said to the two guards standing in front of me.I wasn't sure of my decision. I wasn't sure if I was supposed to trust Silas and his men, but as it was, I had no choice in the matter. I couldn't leave Vera to wander in the woods all by herself and given the circumstances and her physical condition, she mustn't attempt the battle with me.Both guards landed on their knees in front of me. One knee was on the ground each while their second feet were stumped on the ground.They brought up their swords and bit the blades three consecutive times. It was a sign of allegiance. Allegiance? It looked too easy. Getting the allegiance of another man's men wasn't something to come by easily. I wasn't well pleased with the development, but I still committed Vera into their hands."It's time to leave." I commanded. The men rose to their feet but Vera, who was standing aloof, couldn't look at me."You are not using the horse," I announced and
SilasI was on my knees and grounded in my father's yard!It was past dawn and my knees had begun to ache. Father had already retired to his room. I knew that there was no salvation for me when he said I would remain on my knees until Joash was conquered. It wasn't an empty threat.I was under the watch of one of his bodyguards, Kepler, the guard who guard father's bedchamber. He could qualify as one of the ruthless and coldest amongst his guards, but father left him and made him watch over me. Isn't that out of line? I was right, father knew something.At this point, I was far gone and his suspicion wasn't my concern. I only prayed that my men got to Joash in time. I shifted on my knees as pain descended brutally on me. This won't cut it. I couldn't stay forever on my knees. I changed my position and instead of kneeling, I sat sprawled on the ground.Kepler's gaze turned grimly cold but I didn't give a damn. Father will meet me here when morning comes."Your Highness," the voice of