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The forest seemed darker tonight, the air thicker and more depressive as Dreg stood at the edge of the border where the young gamma female’s body lay. The metallic tang of blood filled his nostrils, mixed with the earthy scent of the forest floor. The young female laid nude with her eyes gouged out and a slit throat. His beast snarled, clawing at the edges of his control, but Dreg forced himself to remain composed. This wasn’t just a rogue bandit causing chaos, it was a message. A threat. Levion crouched beside the body. “Whoever did this wanted us to find her like this,” he muttered with disgust. “And they succeeded.” Dreg growled. His eyes darted across the treeline with his hightened senses, searching for something, anything that could help with tracing out important clues. “We need to strengthen the boarder further, they left her body in front of our walls and were not spotted.” Levion nodded and allowed the guard to wrap the body and proceed to transport her a
Ilena watched with a smile as children laughed and played with each other at the field. They were all promising young ones who are the future of Sulcar. Today was a scheduled visit to an orphanage. She was anxious to meet children because they’re very honest creatures but Frena and Voyra gave her confidence. She had packaged toys and clothes to give to the orphanage and more coins to sustain them. An active little girl of about five years old runs and bumps into Ilena’s leg. “Oh dear, you need to be careful.” She chuckled, gripping her tiny arms to steady her. The little girl tilted her head back, revealing a mop of curly hair and wide, curious eyes. “I’m sorry, my queen.” she said breathlessly. Ilena smiled gently, kneeling to meet the girl’s gaze. “What’s your name, little one?” “Lera,” the girl answered, twisting a piece of her hair between her fingers. “Well, Lera, you’re quite fast on your feet. Are you the fastest in the group?” Lera nodded eagerly, a grin spread
Lena was the name of the young gamma female that was taken and tortured by the rogue bandits. Dreg could still hear the haunting wails of her mother during the burial as her body was being cremated. His beast wants blood, he is vengeful for the young Sulcarn life that was stolen even which he was meant to protect.The medic personally brought all information regarding her autopsy to know what exactly they dis to her. She suffered greatly, there were signs of poisoning in her system and the numerous cuts and bruises, not to forget the obvious injuries around her body that showed she had been brutally raped. Bite marks of mating littered her skin which showed that it wasn’t just one male but about seven men during the mating season. Anger filled his heart, there was no way that he would spare any rogue bandit that crosses his path. Levion growled, slamming his fist at the wall which made a loud crack. “I would kill every last one of them.” He growled. The burial had ended momen
Ilena stood frozen in shock, she was not expecting those words to escape Alene’s lips. Her heart tugged with anxiety as she sucked in breath to prevent tears escaping her eyes. Alene chuckled smugly. “Oh don’t look do shocked, it’s all your fault.” She spat out viciously. Voyra clenched her jaws in anger, this was the first time that she had silently wished to slap Alene in the face although she knows the blaring difference in their strengths. “The one most important duty you had and you couldn’t fulfil it.” Alene smirked and walked out, leaving the two shocked women alone. Ilena clenched her gown in a tight fist till her knuckles turned white. She felt a whirlwind of emotions that included fear, sadness, anger and a pinch of self blaming. “Ilena, please you need to speak to lady Rhenka about this.....maybe she could help.” Voyra suggested softly. A lone tear slipped down her eyes but she held back her sobs, she had cried enough for the day. “Alene always to be planning so
Ilena watched the flame crackle the firewood in the fireplace, it warmed the cozy library but she still felt nothing but cold. Her gaze remained in a daze as she thought back on Alene’s words earlier today, it repeated over and over in her head like a song she couldn’t quite forget. “We have chosen a breeding female for the king.” Her stomach twisted painfully. She had tried to keep herself busy after Alene left, forcing herself to focus on the final arrangements for the Luna Ball. But the moment she stepped into the Manor, the weight of it all crushed her. Would Dreg allow this? Her heart whispered no, but doubt clawed at the edges of her mind. Dreg was a king. A ruler first, before he was hers. And if the council had already made their decision, would he fight it? She twisted the thin fabric of her night gown in anxiousness, trying to reason any possibility. This wasn’t the first time that a breeding female is chosen as an heir but she does not care, her beast never
The preparations for the Luna Ball were coming together, though stressful but with the help of Rhenka, Voyra and Frena, they made it easier. I had sent out hand written letters to invite a few people from all over the world for the Luna Ball which was about to take place tomorrow night. I and Dreg’s royal attire was hand sewn and ready coupled with the decorations of the ball room. The Baker smiled and cut out a cake sample for me to taste. But I guess into the delicious moist softness, it tasted amazing. “This is perfect for tomorrow, you really are the best Baker in Sulcar.” I commented with a smile. She chuckled and nodded. “Thank you my queen, the cake would definitely be ready by tomorrow.” My gaze travelled to the row and rows of kitchen staffs, prepping for tomorrow and backing Northern finger treats to be eaten. Voyra gave them a few more instructions before following me out of the kitchen. “Everything is coming together, Ilena.....the decorations in the ball room
Dreg walked into the chamber and noticed Ilena who sat at the window edge, staring straight into the night sky with an unreadable expression. He frowned with concern and walked closer. “Ilena...” he called out. She blinked out of her thoughts, turning to glance up at Dreg. “Oh...forgive me, I didn’t seem to notice your presence.” He reached over, caressing her unruly curls out of the way. “You seemed lost in thought....what is in your mind?” Ilena mused in thought before speaking up. “Letters of replies from the Luna ball invitations I sent out came today...” He nodded, taking a seat at a small stool beside the large window. “Did anyone write foul words?” She shook her head. “No....I had sent out an invitation to Elia.” His brows rose in surprise, its been twelve years since Elia had left Sulcar after a huge fight with Alene regarding her freedom and almost being mated off to a widowed male from the lycanthrope lineage. “We always send letters to her every year but she
The carriage ride went smoothly but Ilena’s heart held a certain kind of anxiety in them but she didn’t want to dwell too much on that and just concluded on being nervous to greet nobles. The soft hum of the harmonious instrument could be heard a few feet away from the castle. Sulcarns and foreigners all dressed in their best outfits chatted with each other. Their carriage stopped at the entrance and the Dreg led Ilrna out, hand in hand like the caring mate he was. Nobles whispered and watched the royal couple walk through the parted sea of crowds. Immediately, guests swarmed them. Complementing their luxurious royal attire that suits them, a few brought up business but Dreg dismissed the conversation smoothly. Ilena was bombarded by noble females who came from afar, she was asked questions after questions that almost made her dizzy. All she could do was smile and nod politely from over stimulation. The mates had separated and now Ilena had excused herself to get a chalace o
The carriage ride went smoothly but Ilena’s heart held a certain kind of anxiety in them but she didn’t want to dwell too much on that and just concluded on being nervous to greet nobles. The soft hum of the harmonious instrument could be heard a few feet away from the castle. Sulcarns and foreigners all dressed in their best outfits chatted with each other. Their carriage stopped at the entrance and the Dreg led Ilrna out, hand in hand like the caring mate he was. Nobles whispered and watched the royal couple walk through the parted sea of crowds. Immediately, guests swarmed them. Complementing their luxurious royal attire that suits them, a few brought up business but Dreg dismissed the conversation smoothly. Ilena was bombarded by noble females who came from afar, she was asked questions after questions that almost made her dizzy. All she could do was smile and nod politely from over stimulation. The mates had separated and now Ilena had excused herself to get a chalace o
Dreg walked into the chamber and noticed Ilena who sat at the window edge, staring straight into the night sky with an unreadable expression. He frowned with concern and walked closer. “Ilena...” he called out. She blinked out of her thoughts, turning to glance up at Dreg. “Oh...forgive me, I didn’t seem to notice your presence.” He reached over, caressing her unruly curls out of the way. “You seemed lost in thought....what is in your mind?” Ilena mused in thought before speaking up. “Letters of replies from the Luna ball invitations I sent out came today...” He nodded, taking a seat at a small stool beside the large window. “Did anyone write foul words?” She shook her head. “No....I had sent out an invitation to Elia.” His brows rose in surprise, its been twelve years since Elia had left Sulcar after a huge fight with Alene regarding her freedom and almost being mated off to a widowed male from the lycanthrope lineage. “We always send letters to her every year but she
The preparations for the Luna Ball were coming together, though stressful but with the help of Rhenka, Voyra and Frena, they made it easier. I had sent out hand written letters to invite a few people from all over the world for the Luna Ball which was about to take place tomorrow night. I and Dreg’s royal attire was hand sewn and ready coupled with the decorations of the ball room. The Baker smiled and cut out a cake sample for me to taste. But I guess into the delicious moist softness, it tasted amazing. “This is perfect for tomorrow, you really are the best Baker in Sulcar.” I commented with a smile. She chuckled and nodded. “Thank you my queen, the cake would definitely be ready by tomorrow.” My gaze travelled to the row and rows of kitchen staffs, prepping for tomorrow and backing Northern finger treats to be eaten. Voyra gave them a few more instructions before following me out of the kitchen. “Everything is coming together, Ilena.....the decorations in the ball room
Ilena watched the flame crackle the firewood in the fireplace, it warmed the cozy library but she still felt nothing but cold. Her gaze remained in a daze as she thought back on Alene’s words earlier today, it repeated over and over in her head like a song she couldn’t quite forget. “We have chosen a breeding female for the king.” Her stomach twisted painfully. She had tried to keep herself busy after Alene left, forcing herself to focus on the final arrangements for the Luna Ball. But the moment she stepped into the Manor, the weight of it all crushed her. Would Dreg allow this? Her heart whispered no, but doubt clawed at the edges of her mind. Dreg was a king. A ruler first, before he was hers. And if the council had already made their decision, would he fight it? She twisted the thin fabric of her night gown in anxiousness, trying to reason any possibility. This wasn’t the first time that a breeding female is chosen as an heir but she does not care, her beast never
Ilena stood frozen in shock, she was not expecting those words to escape Alene’s lips. Her heart tugged with anxiety as she sucked in breath to prevent tears escaping her eyes. Alene chuckled smugly. “Oh don’t look do shocked, it’s all your fault.” She spat out viciously. Voyra clenched her jaws in anger, this was the first time that she had silently wished to slap Alene in the face although she knows the blaring difference in their strengths. “The one most important duty you had and you couldn’t fulfil it.” Alene smirked and walked out, leaving the two shocked women alone. Ilena clenched her gown in a tight fist till her knuckles turned white. She felt a whirlwind of emotions that included fear, sadness, anger and a pinch of self blaming. “Ilena, please you need to speak to lady Rhenka about this.....maybe she could help.” Voyra suggested softly. A lone tear slipped down her eyes but she held back her sobs, she had cried enough for the day. “Alene always to be planning so
Lena was the name of the young gamma female that was taken and tortured by the rogue bandits. Dreg could still hear the haunting wails of her mother during the burial as her body was being cremated. His beast wants blood, he is vengeful for the young Sulcarn life that was stolen even which he was meant to protect.The medic personally brought all information regarding her autopsy to know what exactly they dis to her. She suffered greatly, there were signs of poisoning in her system and the numerous cuts and bruises, not to forget the obvious injuries around her body that showed she had been brutally raped. Bite marks of mating littered her skin which showed that it wasn’t just one male but about seven men during the mating season. Anger filled his heart, there was no way that he would spare any rogue bandit that crosses his path. Levion growled, slamming his fist at the wall which made a loud crack. “I would kill every last one of them.” He growled. The burial had ended momen
Ilena watched with a smile as children laughed and played with each other at the field. They were all promising young ones who are the future of Sulcar. Today was a scheduled visit to an orphanage. She was anxious to meet children because they’re very honest creatures but Frena and Voyra gave her confidence. She had packaged toys and clothes to give to the orphanage and more coins to sustain them. An active little girl of about five years old runs and bumps into Ilena’s leg. “Oh dear, you need to be careful.” She chuckled, gripping her tiny arms to steady her. The little girl tilted her head back, revealing a mop of curly hair and wide, curious eyes. “I’m sorry, my queen.” she said breathlessly. Ilena smiled gently, kneeling to meet the girl’s gaze. “What’s your name, little one?” “Lera,” the girl answered, twisting a piece of her hair between her fingers. “Well, Lera, you’re quite fast on your feet. Are you the fastest in the group?” Lera nodded eagerly, a grin spread
The forest seemed darker tonight, the air thicker and more depressive as Dreg stood at the edge of the border where the young gamma female’s body lay. The metallic tang of blood filled his nostrils, mixed with the earthy scent of the forest floor. The young female laid nude with her eyes gouged out and a slit throat. His beast snarled, clawing at the edges of his control, but Dreg forced himself to remain composed. This wasn’t just a rogue bandit causing chaos, it was a message. A threat. Levion crouched beside the body. “Whoever did this wanted us to find her like this,” he muttered with disgust. “And they succeeded.” Dreg growled. His eyes darted across the treeline with his hightened senses, searching for something, anything that could help with tracing out important clues. “We need to strengthen the boarder further, they left her body in front of our walls and were not spotted.” Levion nodded and allowed the guard to wrap the body and proceed to transport her a
That night Dreg didn’t go to bed, after Ilena had fallen into slumber he slipped out to the guards and doubled the patrol. He felt restless, the shocking news that a rogue bandit is roaming through his land made him uneasy. The cool night air did nothing to ease the turmoil within him as he stood on the roof of his Manor, looking ahead at the dense forest. The patrols moved in synchronisation, maneuvering through the treeline in their beast form. Dreg watched closely to ease his anxiety and luckily there were no strange movements. Levion looked up from where he patrolled to see Dreg with his hightened eye sight standing on the roof top of his Manor. He cocked his head in confusion and ran to the direction. Swiftly shifting back into his skin and climbing the walls like a piece of cake. Dreg let out a sigh as he watched Levion leap up to land on the roof. “This is odd....” Levion commented with a frown. Dreg chuckled bitterly. “You left your duty post, Levion.” He