JoashI rode out of my comfort, leading my army. I was going out to save Vera but it was essential to know that this wasn't about Vera, it was technically about me. Vera and others were just caught up in my father's caprices."Find Vera and get her back to safety," I yelled over the noise of the horses' hooves. "When she is safe, you can join the fight… Her safety is paramount if we will win this conspiracy!""But…""No buts! Derrick! Just do as I have said!" "Taken!" Derrick pledged and went through a different route. It was strategic for him to keep a low profile until he got Vera.We continued into the unknown but we weren't lucky. We were attacked about a few yards away from the battlefront. It turned out that our enemies had set an ambush for us and were lying in wait.My defence was excellent and they couldn't break through. They were all wasted and with that strength, we galloped into the war zone.My eyes widened at the number of bodies lying on the ground, dead and wounded.
DerrickI didn't have time for Vera's Banter. I had to whisk her away from here and take her to safety. I needed to rejoin Alpha Joash on the battlefield in time.I knew she wasn't going to listen, so I knocked her out and flipped her on my shoulders. Footsteps were approaching. The dead guards must have mind-linked their men. With Vera unconscious, it wouldn't be good if they caught up with me.Like a feather, I moved swiftly and lightly on my feet. I manoeuvred my way and soon I was out of the woods. Luckily we weren't caught. I headed down to where I had reined my horse. I slung Vera on and I mounted the horse. I balanced myself on the saddle just behind her body and burst into full speed.She would wake up anytime soon and I didn't want to be anywhere around here when she did.I had just ridden a few minutes when she stirred awake. I receded and brought the horse to a halt."What did you do to me? Where are we? What about his Highness?" She asked."I am sorry, Your Highness… We
VeraMy blood boiled as Beta Derrick turned back. Why did he leave the battlefront in the first place? We were supposed to be a backup to His Highness. The most painful part was that he ignored my questions and only did what he wanted. He said his Highness was in danger. My body tingled and I wondered how bad it was."It is nothing serious," I chanted all the way back, trying to calm my nerves. I remembered seeing Blake on the battlefield. It was also a reassurance. He would join an alliance with Alpha Joash's army and together they could outwit the royal army. It was a relief that the Riverside army had been wiped out.We arrived at the scene and I grabbed the sword that Beta Derrick threw my way."Stay close but do not follow too closely. I am entering the zone where the battle is the hottest," Beta Derrick warned as he launched into the battle. My eyes blinked at the scene before me, I remained stuck in a spot without realising it. The sight was more gory than the battle at the
DerrickIt's been weeks now and Alpha Joash hasn't come around. The royal physician together with other doctors in the Moonlight Pack were trying all that they knew. They sent men out in disguise to seek herbs, magic… cures, but none of them have returned. Pete's body was preserved in one of Alpha Joash's secret places. I couldn't bring myself to bury her without order from His Highness. When he left for the battle, he made himself clear. He instructed that Pete's body should be kept in shape until he returned.If he regained consciousness and realized that Pete's body was already decaying under the ground, it would be the death of him. … Jenny is gone and Vera is…. missing? I am not sure if she is alive or not. I still couldn't mind-link her and there was no trace of her. I had sent men out in search of her but they had gotten no lead. They didn't find her body either, this was the only glimmer of hope that I held on to. Maybe… maybe she is alive somewhere.But I was sure she wasn
Vera"Blake! Stop!!" I yelled, mustering all my strength, but he was far gone. His transformation was almost completed.I was weak and it wasn't wise for me to shift. If I turned, Viola wouldn't stand a chance against Blake's wolf.Within a few minutes, Blake's transformation was completed. He howled loudly and he pranced towards me.Sweat trickled down my body and I pulled myself to my feet. My back rested against the wall and I grasped at it trembling. Blake was out of his mind and I didn't know what he could do to me. He bared his fangs and snarled loudly."Please don't do this!!" I screamed in horror as he lifted his forelimbs. He jerked his head sideways and peeled me away from the wall. The bulk of his head hit me hard as he flung me at the centre of the room.Blood dripped from my side and I groaned. Before I could get up, he was hovering over me. "Blake! It's me… it's Vera! It's Viola! You are hurting us!" I yelled as he stood before me. He shifted from one hoof to the ot
DerrickWhen morning came, I had sobered up but Targon didn't release me. I mind-linked him several times but he ignored me. When it was time for breakfast, he came down with the maids who brought my meal."You've got to be kidding me! Don't tell me you want me to eat here!" I was blasted."I am sorry Rick… But it is what it is…""What!?""Yes! I am concerned about everyone's safety… I am not sure that you won't lose your sanity again. Our woes are still constant, Rick… they didn't varnish because you snapped!" He gritted, pointing towards Alpha Joash's room."Alpha Joash is still lying unconscious! Our pack is still in ruins! We lost most of our men in the battle and Alpha King Jason whom we can't win against is still hunting for us. But what did you do? You slashed down the innocent people who are working hard to revive His Highness! I am highly disappointed in you!""... You ain't the only one hurting… we all are hurting!" He yelled and turned back to leave."I am sorry Targon!" I
Vera"Wake up sleeping head," Blake's cold voice broke into my head and that was when I realized that I was fast asleep.Two feeble hands lifted my four limbs and made me lay by my side. I whimpered and grunted in pain as they cleaned my wounds. Which type of tormentor inflicts wounds on his victim and still takes care of them? Blake had gone crazy!Just like he heard me, he walked closer to me, pushing the caregivers out of the way. He stopped in front of me and squatted."I am so sorry Viola… Vera brought this upon you two…" he muttered. His eyes seemed misty. No, they were misty. He bit his lips as if he regretted his actions and ran his fingers over my fur."Take your hands off me! You bastard!" I yelled in his head, whimpering in pain.He grimaced and stopped. I could feel the tension building up in his hand. He began but more aggressively. He ran his palm over my body and gripped my neck. "Good! I will leave you for now. Get your wounds treated, eat some food and get back your
DerrickIt's been two days now and Alpha Joash's seemed to be getting worse. There was no trace of the men who were sent to get the detoxifying herbs. Just like the royal physician had promised, he was ready to set out on his own.I couldn't let him go alone so I decided to go with him. Since my actions were still unstable, it was better that I leave. Possibly, I could regain my sanity by travelling through the wild, but Targon disagreed."Going with the royal physician might be dangerous. You are Alpha Joash's right-hand man. The Alpha King and his men recognised you already. You should stay back here while I go with him. I and a few men will protect him from a distance…" Targon suggested.I saw the wisdom in his words, so I agreed. I stayed behind and he left with the royal physician. We dressed the royal physician like a woman. It was a disguise to avoid easy recognition."I pray you return in time… Do not stay too long, for His Highness'sake," I pleaded."I know what is at stake