VeraWe had just left the outermost boundary of the Moonlight Pack when I realised that we were being followed. The feeling grew with every passing minute and when I couldn't hold it again I jabbed Dale by the side.I flinched immediately as my elbow contacted some of the darts that were stashed within his body. He looked at me curiously and bowed in apology. Well, I had learnt my lesson."Did you sense that?" Dale looked blank and expressionless and didn't respond."Dale?" I called again but he didn't answer. His gaze settled on me and he reared his head towards me, questioningly."Wait. Are you mute or something?" I burst, trying to coax him to speak, but he didn't. Then, I noticed his ears twitched and I realised that he was fishing for sounds and my questions were distractions.I parted the swords hanging down my waists, wondering who our assailants could be. Rouge wolves? Pete? Whoever?!Isn't it too early? I just got out of Alpha Joash's safe wings.Dale and I remained alert unt
VeraI wasn't sure why I came down here, but here I am, stalking Laura.Finding Laura here wasn't sure. It wasn't like I had a rendezvous with her or something.The night when Laura lured me out and captured me filled my head. Memories came tumbling in and I remembered all her words of woes and lies. I walked around and stopped at the point where she slaughtered me. In the bush ahead was the spot where I saw Killan in my unconscious state. What about him? I haven't heard from him since I absconded from the clinic… He wasn't at the mating ceremony either.Slowly I bent over the spot where I died and a dangerous smirk fell out of my face. Revenge is always the sweetest."My lady! I found something!" Dale's voice pierced through the night from a distance. I rose to my feet, following the direction of his voice. He had gone to scout for a place where we could lay our heads overnight.I joined Dale and what I found was amazing! There was a cabin in the middle of nowhere. It was rickety an
Joash "Any progress?" I asked Derrick as I sensed his presence in my office. My back was turned towards the entrance, I couldn't see him but I knew it was him."No, My lord… she couldn't say much before she lost consciousness… she lost a lot of blood before the physician arrived."I clenched and unclenched my fists, images of how I stabbed her, painted my memories and I snarled, "What did she say before she fainted?""The same old stories, My Lord. She was a spy planted by your side from the onset but she had been looking out for you. That was her testimony," Derrick said almost convincingly."When she comes around, you should do a better job. Get the truth out of her, we are running out of time." I patted Derrick's shoulders. "If it takes you to use your charms, use it. It's an order."I had just walked past Derrick when he whispered. "What if she is telling the truth? Her testimony is constant and unwavering.""Derrick!" I yelled from the doorway. "Do your job! Use your head, not y
VeraA cruel laughter escaped my lips as I watched the fire burn. In no time, I expected our enemies to file out in their numbers. I couldn't wait to watch their madness when they saw the cabin on fire."My lady, we have to get away from here. We need a hideout where we can watch and launch an attack. It's too exposed here," Dale advised.Still laughing like a maniac, I rose to my feet and followed Dale from behind."One more thing! Don't snitch on me. This is my revenge, not anyone's. If you mind- link Alpha Joash, I will knock you out.""Your wish is my command." He bowed and brought out a leaf. "Hold onto this, it will conceal our scent," he said and led me into the thick woods.We found a place suitable enough and we hid.A few minutes later, someone came along, riding on a horseback. He checked the situation from a distance and didn't go near the inferno.I picked up my bow and arrows, ready to fire."Not yet my lady, we need to lure them out in their numbers. If we shoot now, th
JoashI couldn't hide my tears this time. I howled repeatedly and allowed my tears to flow as I fumbled with Pete's body.Realising that she was telling the truth made her death too much to bear. I just lost Jenny and now Pete. Both of them died because of my ill-judgement and selfishness. This would haunt me for a long time.I still wondered how Father could brutally murder Pete. I thought he loved her. I thought he doted on her but it turned out that I was wrong. He only saw her as a tool to get rid of me and when she failed in her mission, he took her out. He was a bigger monster than I thought.I will kill him and avenge Pete's. I had run my entire life but it got me nowhere. I didn't want to commit sacrilege by killing him, but what father kills his daughter without batting an eyelid? He isn't a father and killing him isn't sacrilege.Going after him would not be an easy feat, but it's okay. I don't mind if I lose my life, but he must be killed."Your Highness…." Derrick called."
VeraI remained in my hideout, cringing at every sound of clashes that penetrated my ears. I watched Blake and his men cut down the Riverside men and the Alpha King's men in fascination.I was instructed to hide until help arrived. Blake and his men are here, help has come but I was still hiding, cringing, clutching my swords uselessly… I was waiting for someone else.The war raged on but a piercing battle cry stole the air. It caught my attention and I peeped out. My mouth sagged in horror as I watched the scene before me.The Alpha King's men had turned the war against the men from the Riverside pack. They slew them mercilessly alongside Blake's men.Weren't they supposed to be allies? They were supposed to fight as a team, bring Blake down and come after me. But I guess Alpha King Jason was done with them. He would destroy the Riverside Pack alongside the Shifters Pack and the Moonlight Pack. Of course, he didn't need Laura Woods, her father and the Riverside army any more. I wa
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