Joash“My Comrades linked me up because they thought that I was still with them.” Tinko said and looked from Derrick to me like he was ensuring that we got the message.“Skip the details, what is the update!?” I barked impatiently.“The General of the armed forces, Alpha King Jason has given his order…”“Skip the details. What order!?” I yelled at Tinko and he jumped.“Prince Silas’ men have been told to withdraw. But they are coming to attack you… I mean… to attack us…” “Speak!” I charged at him“Unlike the initial order, the General wants them to kill you on the spot. They are coming in batches. Behind Prince Sila's men are the King’s elite men.”“Gather here, everyone,” I called my men together and pushed Tinko forward. They must not know that we have him.DerrickAfter Tinko had spoken, Alpha Joash summoned us all and we gathered around him. Within a twinkle of an eye, he addressed us and gave his command.We all went into hiding. Since we were outnumbered, an up front attack wou
JoashThe fight with the second set of attackers was the real deal and I presumed that they were the King's men. Tinko surprised everyone with his skull smashing ability. It would have been a waste if I had made him stay back. Despite his talkativeness, he provided a great deal of information that made us one step ahead of our attackers.At the end, I lost two of my men but I didn't stop until the last one of my enemies fell to the ground.“Another set of the King's army is coming. You should go into hiding, Your Highness. King Jason's strategy is to wear you out before coming to finish you up himself. Hide and reserve your strength,” Tinko advised.Looking over the hills I realized that he was right. Another group of armies had emerged. They threw darts and fired arrows at us but none was on target.Tinko was right. My father would have won easily if his large army came against us all at once, we would be outnumbered and overpowered. But he chose the trickiest method because he want
Vera's POVIt was Saturday morning and I was ready for my morning jog. I walked briskly into the sitting room to greet my parents as usual."Mother. Good morning." Mother turned around at the sound of my voice. With a big smile plastered on her face, she walked closer to me and hugged me. Just then my father walked out of his room, he must have heard my voice too. “Father…” I greeted but the main door burst open and my words died in my throat.Startled, I turned in the direction of the door only to be greeted with the sight of an angry Alpha Simpson. Behind him were half a dozen guards who were holding their swords with menacing looks.“Your Highness…" My parents and I saluted with a curt bow.“Keep your greetings, you traitors!” Alpha Simpson yelled and I veered backwards in surprise. Turning in the direction of my parents, I discovered they were also staring at him with confused looks on their faces. My father, the Beta of the Shifters Pack, took a step forward and said with a calm
Vera's POVThe nearer I walked towards Blake's room, the more painful my pain was, but I wasn't deterred. As I pushed myself along, I wondered what was happening to me.The urgency of my assignment propelled me and I ignored my pain. In no time, I was standing in front of Blake's room.Without knocking, I pushed the door open and my eyes fluttered crazily as I entered the dimly lit room. I heard hushed voices. One was Blake's and the other was feminine. My heart beat fast as I brought my vision to focus."Blake…" I was just about to call when I heard Blake's cozy voice."Laura…I have missed you… hmm!" Blake's voice was followed by a light crackle and soft smacking of lips. Laura? My eyes widened and I covered my mouth in shock. That bitch!"You're sweet baby… hmm," Laura groaned, breathing sweetly. "Honey, I need you to fill me now, " Laura begged, opening her legs wider.I could see them clearly now. Their naked bodies rammed into each other rhythmically and I staggered backwards.L
Vera's POVIt's been a week since my parents' unexpected demise. The images of their shredded bodies haunted me day and night and I couldn't bring myself to eat nor sleep. I languished in a corner of my cottage, crying day and night.Revenge burned inside of me like burning embers of coals, but my misery was eating me up. Realising I had to get back on my feet, I pushed myself up. I took a bold step out of my cover and the sun rays bathed my damp body.My strength was gone and I took baby steps until I could manage to start erect. My stomach burned with hunger and I clutched it tightly. I wished I could defy nature and burst out on an empty stomach to fix my mess, but it was all a dream, I needed to eat.I dragged myself into the pack house. Remembering that I must not be caught, I avoided the palace."I can do any kind of work, please hire me," I muttered, knocking at every door but I got nothing. Everyone shut their doors as soon as they saw me. Tears fell from my eyes as I realised
Vera's POV What!? I was spared! We can live! I yelled at Viola, my wolf, but she whimpered sorrowfully. My happiness vanished immediately as realisation dawned on me. I was dragged out of my house and now I belong to no pack. I knew no other pack apart from the Shifters Pack where I grew up. Does that mean I just become a wolf without a pack? I just became a rogue wolf! My heart pounded in my chest. I didn't know the ways of the rogues. All I knew was that they lurk around in the woods and they are saboteurs. Tears cascaded down my face as I made my way sluggishly out of the Pack mansion. I took a last look behind me and all that I had lost dazzled through my mind. "One day I will return and I will surely recover all that I had lost. I will avenge my parents and crush all those who crushed us," I muttered. "The chest!" I almost forgot. "I have to take it with me!" I turned around and rushed back to my cottage. I burst in and grabbed the chest. I smashed it angrily on the ground,
Vera's POVSlowly, I rose on my feet and began to sway away. My route was in the paths within the woods, now that I knew that they were after my life, I couldn't be more cautious.The chest! I dropped it when I wanted to attack the wolf earlier. I can't leave it behind, I must get it! I looked behind me with determination. Turning around, I began to drag myself back. With each step, I felt weaker and my vision became more blurry, my bleeding wouldn't stop either. It wasn't an easy choice but I had to do it. Luckily, I found the chest. It was lying just a few inches from the body of the wolf that I had killed earlier. I flipped it up and my heart skipped a beat. It was cracked open and empty! This can't be!" I lamented looking around for the unknown contents. I was sure that it wasn't empty when I found it in my father's bedroom.No! I yelled out loud and stormed about as I began a search for it. Not too far from the chest, I saw a stack of neatly folded papers. I found you! My heart
Awestruck, I staggered along as the guards dragged me on. My head rumbled in confusion and shock. How could this be? My chosen mate was a jerk and my second chance mate turned out to be my captor. He was no other person than the well-feared Alpha Joash! There was no escape from this. Loathing in the fury fire of hell would have been better! I was caught as a traitor and pieces of evidence were found on me. If all that I had heard about Alpha Joash was true, I did not stand a chance to come out of this alive, he would definitely kill me!"Viola…" I began to talk to my wolf but I was cut short as my back crashed against a rugged floor. The guards had hauled me into a tiny cell and thrown me on the floor. I groaned as pain sizzled down my spine. Shutting my eyes, my mind reverted to my father. I remembered all that he had taught me. He was my hero and his uprightness transcended my imagination. But things didn't add up… I raked my fingers through my hair as I remembered the letters aga
JoashThe fight with the second set of attackers was the real deal and I presumed that they were the King's men. Tinko surprised everyone with his skull smashing ability. It would have been a waste if I had made him stay back. Despite his talkativeness, he provided a great deal of information that made us one step ahead of our attackers.At the end, I lost two of my men but I didn't stop until the last one of my enemies fell to the ground.“Another set of the King's army is coming. You should go into hiding, Your Highness. King Jason's strategy is to wear you out before coming to finish you up himself. Hide and reserve your strength,” Tinko advised.Looking over the hills I realized that he was right. Another group of armies had emerged. They threw darts and fired arrows at us but none was on target.Tinko was right. My father would have won easily if his large army came against us all at once, we would be outnumbered and overpowered. But he chose the trickiest method because he want
Joash“My Comrades linked me up because they thought that I was still with them.” Tinko said and looked from Derrick to me like he was ensuring that we got the message.“Skip the details, what is the update!?” I barked impatiently.“The General of the armed forces, Alpha King Jason has given his order…”“Skip the details. What order!?” I yelled at Tinko and he jumped.“Prince Silas’ men have been told to withdraw. But they are coming to attack you… I mean… to attack us…” “Speak!” I charged at him“Unlike the initial order, the General wants them to kill you on the spot. They are coming in batches. Behind Prince Sila's men are the King’s elite men.”“Gather here, everyone,” I called my men together and pushed Tinko forward. They must not know that we have him.DerrickAfter Tinko had spoken, Alpha Joash summoned us all and we gathered around him. Within a twinkle of an eye, he addressed us and gave his command.We all went into hiding. Since we were outnumbered, an up front attack wou
Joash"What is your name?" Derrick asked the lad that was leading us."Tinko," the boy replied earnestly.He had led us to a hill. We had a good view of my father's army, although it was still farther away.The army was more enormous than I had thought. I had just about twenty with me. Fighting and winning against such a big army of skilled men seemed totally impossible, but I planned on achieving the impossible with my men.My trust was in the lethal poison on our weapon. The Idea was to target the commander of the armed forces, my father. Once he is down, the army will scramble."Lead us to a closer spot," Derrick said to the lad. "Yes, a spot where we can take a clean shot,” I added and the boy led us on.We arrived at the hills of Tabor a few minutes to 12. It was at the north side of my father's camp and it was closer. I took my first shot at exactly 12 noon. My father was my target. I aimed a clean shot on his forehead and watched the arrow's projectile as it descended towards
JoashI was running out of time and Derrick had not arrived. Now that I knew that Vera was safe and closer to me, I wanted to link her up but I stopped. I felt ashamed for making her go with Silas. She did show some restraints but she eventually followed him because I said she should. Moreover, I know her too well… speaking with her now could make her have some funny ideas, like showing up to my defense. But this battle isn't an average one and my family feud is my business.More men came against me around the Creek of Tabor. I dealt with them all mercilessly as I waited for my men to join me. Again, I felt another rustling in front of me and it pissed me off. The men were no match for me. They were just distractions as far as I was concerned. Who are they and who sent them after me? The answer was glaring but I would draw out some information from him before killing him like others. I stared calmly at him and we exchanged glances. He didn't look away. He continued to look at me l
JoashThe ruins from where I had escaped my father's first attack was in front of me. I still hadn't located where my father and his army pitched. I tried to mind Silas but it didn't work. That bastard, he has shut me out of his head now that he has Vera in his possession. I was running out of time and I wished that the bastard would link me up. I ran down every new path that I discovered, praying that I would arrive at the scene but none seemed to be right.Sweat rolled down my body and I became agitated. I knew what my father was capable of doing. If I didn't arrive before noon, he would do as he had said.Even if I couldn't save myself, I will die trying to save Vera.Sweat dripped from my body as I ran down another new path that I had taken at the end it was also empty."Jack," I called my wolf in frustration. "Don't just remain quietly. Show me the way. We have to save our mate."I shut my eyes trying to listen to the noise and it's direction"Your Highness," Derrick's voice boo
Vera"Where is my Alpha? Is he safe? You are supposed to be with him, why are you here and alone?" I asked Targon but he did not respond. He looked around suspiciously before speaking up."My lady, why are you here? I thought you were with his Highness. We need to get out of here, it isn't safe here. You can't afford to wander around. Didn't you hear the land tremor and roarings?""Roaring?""Yes. The fight between His Highness and King Jason is getting tougher. If we aren't joining the fight we shouldn't wander around. We should leave as soon as possible." He said and pulled out a sword from the quiver that slung down his waist."Let's go," he said and handed the sword to me."You haven't answered my question," I persisted as we walked away."I had been protecting the remnants of our people. I wasn't with his Highness. I only went to see him because I was on an assignment… And when I was at Alpha Joash's camp earlier, he was doing well.""You were on assignment…What assignment?" I as
JoashThe once peaceful woods became heated up and knew no rest. The sound of my father's army rocked the ground in every direction and I couldn't make a head of his location. The sound of cries and howling ricocheted through the woods intermittently, giving it an eerie feeling.I still couldn't link up with Vera but I didn't let the thought weigh me down. I didn't stand still. I continued to move and relied on my men that were dispersed for information.Suddenly, a mighty roar filled the woods. It was no one but my father. My mind skipped a beat even the birds and animals in the woods scurried away. Just like the old days, Father is here and I am just a few steps ahead of him.I was planning on linking Derrick up when his voice boomed into my head."Yobe Yasmine and the two men that were with him are…""Enough!" I yelled at Derrick and came to a screeching halt. With my eyes closed I gave my last respect to the humble souls and with a heavy heart I continued on my path. I must make
SilasMy father stood tall in his human form and snatched up his sword again. He began to point it at me. But I didn't fidget. I lowered my head in surrender. Since he couldn't do it at his first attempt, I knew he wouldn't do it now."Do not underestimate me son," he laughed like a maniac.Wait. What if he also has supernatural abilities? What if he can hear my thoughts?… No way."Prove to me that you have nothing to do with Joash!" Father yelled and brought his sword to my throat.He snarled at me and with the look in his eyes, I knew he meant business. If I messed up, he would cut me into two.Why is he overly angry? Heat flowed from my head to my toes. I felt cold inside but I stood tall and remained unshakened"Prove to me son!" He yelled.I needed to do something. I needed to do something to clear whatever doubt that was in my father's head."White Wolf Army!" I called my army."Responding! Commander!" They echoed back."Go into the woods. Slay everyone that seemed suspicious. A
Silas I rode towards my father, wondering what was going on in his head. "What do you think? We blew up the wrong place in our first attempt. What do you think about this time?" Father asked."This time?" I asked, looking at his soldiers as they galloped towards Joash's location."Yes, the latest information about Joash's location. Do you think we can get him for good?""Oh!" I thought carefully before speaking up. "Yes! Even if we miss him, he can't continue running, he would eventually be caught. But since he was already aware that we are coming after him, it is safe to assume that he is well prepared for us. We can't underestimate him," I said and a tight smile played on my father's lips."Why are you always guarded around me? It makes you suspicious," Father said and I swallowed the lump in my throat."Wait for me, let us conquer Joash, then the world will be under our feet. And it is now, our victory over him." He said and rode briskly into the wild.Slowly, I rode from behind