SAGE By evening, the chamber looked like I wanted it to be. “You have done nothing but a good job, Aella. How about you go ahead and have something to eat?” “My lady. I don't have to eat. It's not the time for maids to have something to eat. Do you want me to get you food?” “No, you don't have to—” Happiness could be heard in the tone I spoke with. “You know, I'm more than happy now and don't need food. Moving into this chamber is all I need and would need for a very long time.” The woman smiled. She nodded and looked around the chamber. “Aside from bringing you food, is there something you want me to do for you?” She walked to the closet area, and looked at it before moping at me who was still all smiles. “No. Aella, you're done for the day. Right now, I need a bath and you don't have to worry. I'll take my meal from the kitchen when I'm ready. Do you understand me?” She nodded, bowed, and looked around the space again. “Right away, my lady. Give me some time. Let me know
SAGESince I moved into the chamber, life had never been sweeter and I loved everything that happened around me since. This morning, I opened my eyes on the large bed with a smile on my face. The usual tears that were in my eyes whenever I came awake didn't occur anymore and one thing I looked forward to was having something to eat. Hunger could be termed as my other name. Looking at the door, I sat up on the bed and heaved a sigh. So many thoughts were running around in my head as I wondered which one to do before the day would finally begin in the space of a few hours. Or even less. Yet, another sigh ran out of my mouth when I walked to the closet. If there was one thing I needed, it was the maid who worked with me in this space and checking out the closet for an outfit of the day. But what could I do? The woman was not here, even though she could be if I called out to her. Nonetheless, I faced the closet and dug in as I searched for an outfit of the day, nodding in satisfact
KNOXThe woman, guilty and at the same time, innocent, moped at me—waiting for an answer I didn't know if I was willing to give. What was she trying to do? This wasn't the right thing to do. “No—” My head shook with the smile that was on my face. “You don't have to do this, Sage. You know you don't.” I continued walking, but Sage, who looked like she'd made up her mind, did not walk with me—which I hated. How could she stop walking? I loved this moment with her and would swap it for another at all, but not taking her blood. “Can you—” I cried. “Can you stop already?” I cried again and heaved a sigh. “How about we shifted from the sight of the wolves? It's not the full moon, and you know this.” “It doesn't have to be the full moon.” Again, Sage walked and caught up with me. “Your nephew used to drain me of blood until I stopped him from doing so. Do you want me to remind you that he asked for blood on days that weren't the full moon? I don't have an issue with giving you some
ELEANOR It felt good to be back in the Pack, but this wasn't the time to think about how good it felt to be here. It was time to think about my next step. It was the evening of the day I had returned from the Witch's chamber, and I had just woken up from a nap I embarked on a long while ago. Looking around my chamber, I tried to recall. Was there something I was missing? Maybe not. I jumped off the bed and rushed to the door just to see and check if I had locked it before I went ahead to sleep. A sigh of relief ran out of my mouth when I checked the door and saw that it was locked. But that was not all. My legs now led me to the couch where not just a seat was taken, but the bag which I returned with from the Witch's abode was resting. The potion was in it. My box was pushed to a corner of the chamber. Apparently, I didn't need that box for anything. Anything at all, but rather, it was my handbag that was in need and that I was about to attend to. What do I do? Was I rea
ELEANOR I could see the shock on her countenance. But at the same time, it was funny how I didn't give a fuck or damn about whatever it was that went through her mind. “Wh—what do you mean, Lady Eleanor?” Aella asked. She now pointed at the bottle in my hand. “And wh—what's that? What's that supposed to be?” A wicked smile came on my face. I walked over to the other window before turning to face Aella who still moped at me, waiting for an answer. “Are you telling me you don't know what this is, Aella?” I fell on the bed and still looked at her. “It's poison. A slow poison that will be used in killing that woman—lady Sage or whatever it is you call her. Do you understand already?” “No—” she shook her head. At this point, she was beginning to annoy me. “What is wrong with you?!” My tone increased. “How can you tell me or rather, act like you don't know what this is? It's poison. And you'll be needing it for our next project.” “No. No, my lady—” she mouthed with a smile of shock.
Sage's PovI, Princess Sage of Moonclaw pack, sever all ties with the pack,” I declared sternly, facing all three of them. It was over. I wasn't going to take anymore of this from any of them again.I took off my crown and tossed it at Eleanor. “You can keep it.”Thirty minutes agoIt happened so fast. In a blink of an eye Eleanor threw herself down the staircase. What the fuck! I watched her body tumble down the stairs in a flurry of arms and legs. "AHHHHHHHH!" She screamed her way down, hitting the ground with a loud thud.In seconds, Regan and Alistair barged into the living room, and their gaze widened when they saw her on the floor.“Eleanor!” They yelled, rushing across the room hastily. “Are you okay?” Alistair helped her up while Regan fussed over her to check if she had gotten hurt anywhere.“What happened to you?” Regan asked her and I turned to leave. I barely took two steps when her next three words made me halt in my tracks.“She pushed me,” she replied.Wait, what?I sw
Sage's PovAlastair bursted into laughter. “You sever all ties with us?” He echoed with enough mockery in his voice to fill the room, “Is this some kind of joke, Sage?”“It's not!” I retorted, “I'd rather return to being a rogue than continue to live another day here being treated like an outsider or even worse an idiot!” Regan chuckled loudly, and I shot him a stern look, clenching my fist, “You'd rather return to being a rogue? You didn't just say that, did you?” He reiterated mockingly, “Your weak wolf wouldn't survive a day out there if you leave.”I smirked, “Is that what you think? You forget, brother. I survived years of being a rogue on my own before I was found and brought back to this family. If I could survive it then, I sure as hell know that I can do it again,” I enunciated and turned, walking away.“They will kill you once they discover Silver,” Alastair said, bringing me to a full halt, and I turned to him. He was right. They would, but still, I prefer to take that cha
Sage's povMy heart literally dropped to the ground as my name echoed through the air. What?? Did I hear her wrong? Everyone's eyes steered in my direction, and from the look on their faces.I didn't hear her wrong.It felt like I'd been punched in the gut, my breath knocked out of me.My eyes locked onto Eleanor's smug face,“What if she takes my place or should I say her rightful place?” she glanced at me, and my stomach curled as the fear crept up my spine like a chill, making my skin crawl.This couldn't be happening. No. It shouldn't be happening. This was her fate not mine. I felt sick to my stomach but even more helpless.“Think about it, it would be the most sensible thing to do, seeing as she's your true daughter. That way we can still avoid the war, and I'm sure Princess Sage wouldn't mind sacrificing herself for her lovely family, after all, it's her role as Princess.”Bitch! She's turning my words against me.I couldn't summon words. I just stared blankly at her, feeling th
ELEANOR I could see the shock on her countenance. But at the same time, it was funny how I didn't give a fuck or damn about whatever it was that went through her mind. “Wh—what do you mean, Lady Eleanor?” Aella asked. She now pointed at the bottle in my hand. “And wh—what's that? What's that supposed to be?” A wicked smile came on my face. I walked over to the other window before turning to face Aella who still moped at me, waiting for an answer. “Are you telling me you don't know what this is, Aella?” I fell on the bed and still looked at her. “It's poison. A slow poison that will be used in killing that woman—lady Sage or whatever it is you call her. Do you understand already?” “No—” she shook her head. At this point, she was beginning to annoy me. “What is wrong with you?!” My tone increased. “How can you tell me or rather, act like you don't know what this is? It's poison. And you'll be needing it for our next project.” “No. No, my lady—” she mouthed with a smile of shock.
ELEANOR It felt good to be back in the Pack, but this wasn't the time to think about how good it felt to be here. It was time to think about my next step. It was the evening of the day I had returned from the Witch's chamber, and I had just woken up from a nap I embarked on a long while ago. Looking around my chamber, I tried to recall. Was there something I was missing? Maybe not. I jumped off the bed and rushed to the door just to see and check if I had locked it before I went ahead to sleep. A sigh of relief ran out of my mouth when I checked the door and saw that it was locked. But that was not all. My legs now led me to the couch where not just a seat was taken, but the bag which I returned with from the Witch's abode was resting. The potion was in it. My box was pushed to a corner of the chamber. Apparently, I didn't need that box for anything. Anything at all, but rather, it was my handbag that was in need and that I was about to attend to. What do I do? Was I rea
KNOXThe woman, guilty and at the same time, innocent, moped at me—waiting for an answer I didn't know if I was willing to give. What was she trying to do? This wasn't the right thing to do. “No—” My head shook with the smile that was on my face. “You don't have to do this, Sage. You know you don't.” I continued walking, but Sage, who looked like she'd made up her mind, did not walk with me—which I hated. How could she stop walking? I loved this moment with her and would swap it for another at all, but not taking her blood. “Can you—” I cried. “Can you stop already?” I cried again and heaved a sigh. “How about we shifted from the sight of the wolves? It's not the full moon, and you know this.” “It doesn't have to be the full moon.” Again, Sage walked and caught up with me. “Your nephew used to drain me of blood until I stopped him from doing so. Do you want me to remind you that he asked for blood on days that weren't the full moon? I don't have an issue with giving you some
SAGESince I moved into the chamber, life had never been sweeter and I loved everything that happened around me since. This morning, I opened my eyes on the large bed with a smile on my face. The usual tears that were in my eyes whenever I came awake didn't occur anymore and one thing I looked forward to was having something to eat. Hunger could be termed as my other name. Looking at the door, I sat up on the bed and heaved a sigh. So many thoughts were running around in my head as I wondered which one to do before the day would finally begin in the space of a few hours. Or even less. Yet, another sigh ran out of my mouth when I walked to the closet. If there was one thing I needed, it was the maid who worked with me in this space and checking out the closet for an outfit of the day. But what could I do? The woman was not here, even though she could be if I called out to her. Nonetheless, I faced the closet and dug in as I searched for an outfit of the day, nodding in satisfact
SAGE By evening, the chamber looked like I wanted it to be. “You have done nothing but a good job, Aella. How about you go ahead and have something to eat?” “My lady. I don't have to eat. It's not the time for maids to have something to eat. Do you want me to get you food?” “No, you don't have to—” Happiness could be heard in the tone I spoke with. “You know, I'm more than happy now and don't need food. Moving into this chamber is all I need and would need for a very long time.” The woman smiled. She nodded and looked around the chamber. “Aside from bringing you food, is there something you want me to do for you?” She walked to the closet area, and looked at it before moping at me who was still all smiles. “No. Aella, you're done for the day. Right now, I need a bath and you don't have to worry. I'll take my meal from the kitchen when I'm ready. Do you understand me?” She nodded, bowed, and looked around the space again. “Right away, my lady. Give me some time. Let me know
SAGEIt wasn't long since I became a pathetic woman. Sorrows had become my name and pain my meal. Staying by myself became a hobby and I loved it more than anything. More than even setting eyes on the members of the Pack who wanted to say a word or even two to me. This morning, for an unknown reason, tears were running down my face. I had woken up to see the wet sheets and I didn't need to ask before understanding that it was the happenings around me that made me have one of those nightmares where I saw things I shouldn't see. Even while asleep. Aegon, as usual, was gone from the bed this morning. He had gone to hunt, or maybe play around with the Alpha who said nothing to me. I didn't want him to say a word to me, after all. Jumping on my feet, I was reaching for the bathroom where my face would be washed. After which I walked out back to see that Aegon had returned to the chamber. There were smiles on his face, leaving me wondering what the occasion was about as I thought ab
ELEANOR Driving my way through the gate, I was led by one of the guards to the lot where I should pack. No one needed to tell me I wouldn't make it out today, so I had made up my mind from the onset to spend a few days in the Witch's house. Suddenly, a maid, instead of the guard who had led me to the lot, was standing in front of me. “Welcome to the Witch's abode, Eleanor. I am your maid throughout your stay in this Pack. Shall I lead you to your room?” Recovering from the shock, I gave the woman a nod. “Sure. Shall we?” I looked at the trunk and walked towards it. “You must give me a moment to grab that.” After grabbing my bag, I walked behind the lady who led me through a hallway. It was a very beautiful place to be in, but I feared greatly for my life, especially when I recalled the moment when a witch turned from a guard to a maid. But what could I do, or say? I needed this help and this is why I have come. “Shall I see the Head Witch today?” She stopped in her tracks, sh
ELEANOR Days later, Mother was gone from the Pack. This was something I looked forward to seeing a long while ago, and finally, it happened. There was no way I would do the things I wanted to do to my sister with her in the Pack. The more reason why I needed Mother out and not just that, she was going to be included in my reasons to the Alpha who I should see before the end of the week. Even at the end of the day. Waking up this morning, I realized this was the day I would do a lot of things, including kick starting my first move to achieving a plan I've had in my head for a long time. “Good morning, my Lady.” A while ago, I snapped my fingers, and the man who watched over the door, walked in with a smile I didn't for a moment find attractive. “Good morning, wolf—” I greeted back. “Forgive me, but I don't think I need your assistance any longer. If you ask me, I believe you should make it back to your post outside my door and I'll let you know when I need your help with somet
ELEANOR It was in the evening. The evening of the next day after a mother and her daughters had a moment at the diner hall. In my chamber, I was seated and waiting for Mother to show up. Before now, she had promised to be here as soon as she was done speaking with my sister. Hell no. My enemy. Just when I was about to give up, someone knocked on my door, awakening my spirit. “Yes, come in.” Turned out it was a guard. The man who watched over the door. “My lady—” he bowed. “I'm sorry but your mother is at the door. She asked me to let her in and I thought—”“Idiot!” At the top of my voice, I shouted. “Idiot. Don't you know the difference between a total stranger and my Mother?! Why should you take permission from me before she is let in?” He walked out, not waiting for me to say more. The door opened in a short while. Mother was walking into the chamber, a weak smile on her countenance. “Hi, my child—” she caught up with the space, shut the door, and looked around the space