JoashThe guard whom Derrick sent arrived bearing his message. "Killan is doing fine and keeping watch over Vera in the clinic. Here is the dress that you requested."The dresses were packaged and taken away by the royal physician while Derrick commanded one of his men to take out the physician's maid."I am so sorry about all this, Your Highness. It's because of my absence," Derrick apologised."Stop the blame game. How was the mission?" I asked."The henchman is still on standby. The king is yet to reach out to our target. However, on the first day, we caught wind of some men who were reinforcing an attack initially. They were men from the palace, But they turned back as soon as they realised that the captor was released and alive.""And the king?" "We are still waiting for him to make contact with him. He hasn't sent any message to him since his release."Are you sure?" I asked. doubtfully"Yes, Your Highness,""Have you seen him since his release?""No, but his place was bustling
Vera"This isn't even an appreciable improvement," Fred mocked Killan as he examined me, checking my reflexes."Vera Clams, can you hear me? Fred asked but I remained rigid and didn't move. Although I still couldn't move or speak, I could hear. I didn't react in any way, the extent of my improvement was my little secret."You know what? I am gonna have to spank you when all this is over! You are such a pain in the ass… I've always said it," Fred said amusingly and shone a touch in my eyes. That was the most difficult part. I couldn't hold the urge to blink. I blinked in response and Killan, who had been studying me keenly beside Fred yelled."Did you see it? That was what I saw!" He exclaimed but Fred scoffed. "Common, that was just a reflex, she can't move and she can't even see us yet… Stop exaggerating it.""Anyways, we are progressing… I am glad that she is improving, I had thought we had lost her," Fred said."Alpha Joash will be glad to hear about this… I think I am free tonight
JoashMy gait wasn't stable yet and I felt lightheaded. All thanks to the night, it hid me well from Pete's peering eyes."This isn't anything. I just needed to escape Pete's tea and Vera's news came just right in time. It's nothing but a good diversion!" I yelled at my wolf and plunged his excitement about seeing Vera into the mud. This is nothing but a diversion. I chanted to myself as I proceeded into Vera's ward.Killan was standing on guard, he bowed, greeting Pete and me as he led us in.Vera's eyes were wide open. But unlike before, she blinked as she saw me. Her eyes widened and something like fear was evident in themCan she make emotions already? Good. As I walked towards her I felt the dread in her eyes. She was afraid of something. Me? Good. I scoffed.I wasn't feeling too good, hovering over her wasn't good for me, it made me dizzy. So I just sat by her bed.My wolf whom I had tamed just before we walked in broke into zoomie moves, prancing happily in my head."Can you
Joash"You look radiant this morning," Pete said as she dressed me up."Really?" I asked."Yes! Don't tell me that you have gotten over Jenny…""Not so soon. But I can't continue to wallow in despair. I have to lead my people," I responded."Perhaps… you are happy because Vera is improving," she said and I caught her hands.Yeah, partially. Pete, you need to trust me. Vera means nothing to me. But unlike any other maid, I need her. I am going to use her and take advantage of her. I need her by my side ... I feel safe any time she is around me. I know why you detest her. She is a traitor, she is vile and evil, Yes! I detest her too. But I can't overlook how secure it feels any time she is around me. You know how we have lived, Pete, just this …""My Alpha! You just struck my heart. How can you say such things? Those who reference you, those who put their trust in you… they must not hear you say this! How can you say such a spineless girl makes you feel safe? You are a god, My Alpha, Ver
JoashMy breakfast had always been a warm cup of tea, but this morning I didn't spend much time in the office. A lot was going on and I needed to clear my head. A neighbouring pack was on fire, I couldn't sit idly in my office. Immediately after I spoke with Derrick, I went out on patrol.I addressed the Pack's army and ensured that the garrisons were fortified.When I was don with the army, I left the barracks and checked on a few more departments, correcting and encouraging them. I was still recovering and I had overestimated my strength. The patrol ended abruptly as I felt exhausted and famished too. So I requested breakfast.The food wasn't prepared in the Alpha's kitchen, I just ordered it randomly. I settled in one of the dining rooms and my food was served. I had almost taken the first spoon when I remembered Vera. The last time she served my tea, I made her taste it. Wanting to relish the memory I commanded, "Stop!" The last maid who was walking out froze and she was bundled
JoashThe clock continued ticking and I remained on the bed planning my escape. Killan soon left again. That bastard, he had been leaving his post since morning and I wondered what he was up to. Anyway, the better it was for me.After he had left, most of the guards who were in my room walked out to continue their discussion, leaving only one guard behind. I maintained my cool until the guard stopped pacing the room and was absent-minded. Without making any sound, I bulgedong him with a flower vase that was within my reach.As the vase shattered, I froze thinking that others would hear it but they were too consumed by their discussion and none of them acted. As the soldier's unconscious body began to fall, I steered my partially stiff body towards him, stopping his free fall.With a silent grunt, I put him on the floor and dragged him to a corner where I hid his body. It wasn't an easy feat as I still felt feeble and I hadn't used my muscles for a while. Every movement was painful b
JoashThe moment that Derrick returned, I turned at him looking earnestly."My lord, l am afraid… Vera has joined the Shifter's pack, in defence against the enemy."What!?""Yes. The intruders are not the rogue wolves, but Alpha Woods of the Riverside Pack. Their soldiers had already infiltrated the pack in the guise of helping Blake, so the attack was easy."Gather my elite men! We are going into battle!""Your Highness…""Now! I have to save my girl!" I thundered and marched out of the office."My girl?" That was a new development!VeraI gasped as I surveyed the battlefield. The gossipers in the Moonlight pack were wrong. Blake wasn't attacked by rogue wolves but by Laura and her father.I saw their soldiers thrusting swords into the heart of everything that came their way. There were no rogue wolves around, but men from the Riverside Pack.If I didn't have my last encounter with Laura, I would have doubted what was happening. That bitch! This must have been her plan from the onset
JoashMy horse prowled briskly as I rode out of the ruins. Blake was standing by the way with his head bowed. He was quaking and knotting as I rode towards him."I warned you!" I thundered." Didn't I? This is just the beginning. They won't cease until they get what they want!""I will take to your advice, I will abdicate…""No way! It's too late already! You should have done it earlier! Count me out! What they did will channel the rogue wolves... Prepare for another attack. It will be incessant until they invade your pack completely. You are now a feast between the Rogues and the Riverside Pack…"I stopped my horse right before him in front of his chambers where he was waiting. The few guards who were with me all halted at my command as he walked towards me."Your Highness…" he muffled his voice and lifted up his head. He looked weary and regret filled his eyes.I don't take pity on arrogant bastards like him. Ignoring his sombre look, I turned around, looking at the pathetic backdro