Meeting Vera

Joash

My 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