JoashWhen I woke up, it was dawn. I was the only one in the room and I reeked of alcohol and sex. I felt a pang of ache in my head and I groaned as I pushed myself up from the floor.Different layers of my regalia lay strewn here and there and I still wear the innermost layer of my regalia. I didn't remember walking in, sleeping on the floor of my living room last night or having sex with anyone here.Sniffing again, I caught a whiff of another smell in the room, it was a familiar sweet fragrance. It was an underlying smell, one I was used to.It smelled like Jenny… it must surely be her… Was she the one I made out with? Holy fuck! "Jenny…" I muttered and my eyes shone wider, trying to remember all I did overnight. Right on the floor was a scarf that I had bought for Jenny. It was carefully folded like it was kept there deliberately to pass a message. Typical of Jenny! "Jenny was here! It was her!"And I did all that to her? When I was on the verge of breaking up with her! What th
Joash"Welcome… The invincible Alpha Joash. What a great aura. Just like your father's! I have perceived your presence since you were about a mile away," the prisoner said gleefully without fear or anguish."... Since you are so used to the royals' aura, I presume that you dine daily with my father," I responded as I took my seat carefully studying him."Who are you and why did you want to kill me?" I asked point blank knowing fully well that I didn't have all the time."Do you think I'm a fool? I will rather stall for time until my rescue comes than tell you a thing," he said with bravado."And what made you think I won't kill you before your rescue team arrives?""Your father will kill you!" He yelled, looking threatened for the first time."Since you will be dead when he kills me, I don't think you should be distressed over my death! Guards!" I commanded and about five guards showed up.The cell tingled loudly as the prisoner shook violently as my guards approached him."Stop!!!" H
JoashMemories from the past flashed through my head, making me feel sick to the bones. I gripped the edge of my seat as I remembered occasions when I hid in the woods to get away from my father. I had always wondered about the reason behind his hatred… Now, I get it. I am the son of his enemy and he wanted to get rid of me at all costs.Why did my mother do that? I wished she was around to answer my question… She caused this mess! She did it because she pitied the dying man? That is lame and unacceptable to me! It felt like there was more to it. My mother believed in fated mates. She believed that she was King Silas' chosen mate. Aren't fated mates supposed to stick together? Why did she do that?Heaving a sigh, I rose to my feet. My legs felt weak but I pulled them forward, urging them to support my weight."Derrick, get a henchman that is not one of our affiliates.""Yes, your Highness.""Ensure that our captor returns to his abode safely. Wait until his return and safety is confir
Joash"Why did you abandon me?" Came Jenny's muffled voice as she opened her eyes."What…""It took you so long to show up. You left me here all day long… Didn't Pete tell you that I was waiting in your office?" she said looking into my eyes.Looking wide at her face, I saw her eyes. There were eye bags beneath them and they were deep. Despite her sleep, she looked stressed out and gloomy. She was a shadow of herself. Did I cause this? I thought, my heart bleeding out."I am sorry. I…" "Shhh…" she shushed me, stopping me from talking. "I am tired of your excuses. Now that you're here, it's good," she said, nudging her body closer.I let out a sharp breath but I didn't stop her. Because I was compelled to have her back, I started to accept her again. I held onto her, looking at her softly. She was my soft spot and I knew it.How can I tell her that I was swayed? I had a lot to say and a lot to confess, but I was speechless. I just looked at her, wishing she could read my mind by hers
Joash"It's a miracle. She isn't only breathing, she has also regained consciousness," Fred said, breathing hard as he disengaged from her."Good job," I patted his back and remained on the spot looking at Vera. Every cell in my body wanted me to move towards her, hold her in my arms and feel her heart beating again. But I didn't do it. I just stood there rigidly, looking at her.The doctors began to perform a fee test on her and one of them exclaimed. "She is neither moving nor talking." "She has no reflexes too," another one said, calling Fred's attention.Fred shone a light from a tiny torch into her eyes. But she didn't blink or respond in any way. He carried out some quick tests on her but she didn't respond to any."We will have to wait and see how she improves. We are not sure of anything yet," Fred said dejectedly."Keep up the good work and report all development to me,""Yes, My Lord," Fred responded with a bow and I turned to Killan."I will send more guards your way. Since
Joash"Did she know? Did she know about my identity?" I asked myself as I walked back into my office. Memories of the night when Pete found me popped up in my head.Her involvement marked the end of my father's hunt. Many years ago when I was on the run from my father, he found me and I had been hiding in the woods for a few days, surrounded by my father and his men. I was trapped down like a rat in its hole and there was no escape for me.I was on the edge and overly sensitive. I had thought that he was going to get me since there was no escape, but one night, I suddenly heard a rattling behind me. Despite my alertness, I didn't notice the movements until the intruder was close by.I turned around swiftly, grabbed the intruder by the neck and pinned him to the ground with my dagger ready to strike."Brother!" The intruder screamed. Eyes bulging out of their sockets. They look familiar but I didn't care. When the intruder saw my murderous intent, she shook off the hoodie covering her
JoashThe training range was hot as Killan and I engaged in a duel. It wasn't only a duel but a killer game. At first, Killan came softly at me not wanting to contend with me. But I wasn't in a good state of mind and I attacked him like he was an enemy. If this would lift my sore mood, it must be real, mind engaging and a good diversion.I knew his ability and I knew he could take whatever I bring. Apart from being a good diversion, I also wanted to measure his capabilities.When he realized that he was going to die by my hands, he fought back and at that point the fight became fierce, interesting and a good diversion.After a few minutes of a good fight, sweat rolled off our bodies, but it was just the beginning. Neither of us relented.At each point in the fight, different issues bounced off my head, Pete, Jenny, Vera, my real identity and some other official matters. As they came, they made me go wilder and my attack became wilder too.Killian was extremely good and dangerous but
JoashIt's been a few days now. Vera was beginning to move her fingers but there hasn't been much improvement. Pete has spoken with Jenny but she hasn't come around. Derrick hasn't returned from his mission. I felt miserable and it sucks. I had to go see Jenny and I decided to go today.As usual, Pete dressed me up for the occasion. This time, she dressed me up differently, making me look irresistible. There was an unusual addendum to my outfit and I liked it. It was a regal sash with a silver background beautified with deep shades of blue that accentuated the light blue colour of my regalia. It was draped across my shoulders. The length ran down my chest with the tip almost touching the jewelled belt clenching my waist. It wasn't even my wedding day. I smiled, thinking about Pete's cunniness in bringing me back with Jenny.We set out very early and when it was almost noon I got to Jenny's Pack. She was the daughter of the pack's Beta. From afar, the Alpha had confirmed my directio