CHAPTER NINEThrown Into The DungeonLeanda's heart was pounding in her chest as she was thrown into the cell. The door slammed shut behind her, and she heard the sound of the lock clicking into place. She stood there for a moment, her eyes adjusting to the dim light of the cell.The cell was small and dark, with stone walls and a dirt floor. There was a small window high up on the wall, but it was too high for her to reach. The only other thing in the cell was a straw mattress in the corner. It was clear that the cell was designed to be as dreadful as possible, with no amenities or comforts.Leanda held onto the door, banging it and calling for help. She screamed until her throat was hoarse, but no one came. She sank to the ground, her back against the door, and broke down in tears. She was completely alone, in a world she didn't understand, trapped in a cell with no hope of escape.After a while, she wiped away her tears and started to look around the cell. She examined the walls, s
CHAPTER TENThe Royal HallLeanda looked around in the cell, why would they take them from one cell and throw them in another?She was still holding on to Chloe's hand tightly, and looked up at her and cleared her throat, "W...What are we doing here?" she asked.Chloe shrugged, as if to say she had no idea, "I'm not sure," she responded."We will be taken away soon," Avi answered her question, "I don't know what for, but it might be to clean or do any other job. We just have to wait till the guards come back here," she explained.Leanda nodded, she had to accept the bitter truth and that was the truth that she was in a total different world, thrown into the cell and she would never get out.The earlier she accepts that truth, the better and easier it becomes for her to adapt to the changes and the rules of the new environment, but Leanda wasn't ready to accept that."I will do whatever it takes to make sure that I get out of this place," she murmured silently to herself, "I don't belo
CHAPTER ELEVENA Plan For Escape 1The days leading up to the king's birthday event were hectic in the palace. Everyone was busy preparing for the grand celebration, and the royal quarters were no exception. Leanda and the other inmates were woken up early in the morning and taken to the royal quarters where they would have to work."Wake up humans," the guards shouted and they bagged on each of the cell door in the prison room, "Wake up humans," they added.Leanda opened her eyes one after the other as she groaned in pain, her back which she was whipped days ago was still hurting her, she still hasn't healed completely from it.She tried to stand but fell back on the floor, the guards saw her and they thought she didn't want to follow their order.The stormed in and headed towards where Leanda was on the floor, "You pathetic human, didn't you hear me talking," he yelled as he took a step after the other.Chloe ran to them quickly and helped Leanda get up from the floor, "She is sorry
CHAPTER TWELVEA Plan For Escape 2"I can jump that," Leanda said to herself and didn't wait more seconds before rushing towards the fence, this could be her chance to redemption, her chance to escape from this cruel world.This could be her chance to break from the captive of these men, this could be the only chance she would have to get away from this world which she believed had no rules.A world where humans were seen as nothing more than slaves, and they were also treated as such. They were tortured and beaten to pulp, she wanted to go away from this scary world.Leanda’s heart was pounding in her chest as she saw the fence getting closer. She could feel the rush of adrenaline as she ran towards it. With each step, she felt more determined to escape from the horrible place she had been trapped in for so long.But her victory was short-lived as something stopped her in her tracks. She couldn't move, her arms were tightly bound and her feet rooted to the spot. Leanda turned around
CHAPTER THIRTEENJungle Of DeathAlarick stepped out of the warm bath feeling refreshed and renewed. He had hoped that the water would wash away the tension he felt in his body, but it seemed to linger still. As he wrapped a towel around his waist, he looked at himself in the mirror. He looked the same, but he knew that he was changing inside, and not for the better.He walked back to his room and sat on his bed, feeling the weight of his thoughts crushing him. He tried to shake them off, but they seemed to stick to him like glue. He knew he was fighting a losing battle against the demon wolf inside him, but he wasn't ready to give up just yet.As he was lost in thought, the door burst open and Morgana entered. Alarick was irritated by the intrusion, but he didn't show it.He could already tell what Morgana came for, he was aware of the fact that he did something that was against Morgana's wish but he didn't want to speak first, and he was the king after all, he could do whatever he w
CHAPTER FOURTEENThe Strange TransformationLeanda laid on the ground, her heart still racing from the close call with death. She couldn't believe that Alarick, the same man who had forced her to play in the deadly game, had just saved her life. Confusion washed over her as she struggled to comprehend what had just happened.She could have been dead and gone if she hadn't been saved, she heart almost leaped into her throat.She looked around, her eyes moving from one person to the other, she stopped when she saw Chloe, drowning in the pool of her own tears with Avi beside her.Her heart skipped a beat, where is Elana?Leanda looked on the floor, and Elana was right there, swimming in the pool of her own blood and groaning in excruciating pain. She got hit by one of the flying arrows, right on her shoulder.Just the whipping punishment Leanda had to go through, she could tell how painful it was, but now one of her friends had been shot by an arrow.She couldn't even imagine herself in
CHAPTER FIFTEENSecret AffairThe Queen’s chamber was a sight to behold. The room was decorated with intricate designs on the walls and ceiling. The floor was covered in soft, plush carpets and the curtains on the windows were made of the finest silk. Bree, Alarick's chosen mate sat on her bed, watching as Ian, the beta walked towards her. She had been waiting for him all day and was eager to see him.Bree and Ian had been having a secret affair for years, and no one was able to find that out.As Ian entered the room, he couldn’t help but admire how beautiful Bree looked in her nightgown. He walked towards her and sat beside her on the bed.He stared at her for minutes, his gazed fixed on her cleavage, his eyes shouting his lust for her.“Did you see what happened to that human girl and Alarick this morning at the playground?” Bree asked, breaking the silence.Ian shook his head, as if to chase away all bad thoughts, he looked up at Bree, “Yes, I did,” Ian replied. “It’s strange that
CHAPTER SIXTEENWho Is Your Mate?Leanda's body convulsed as if in the grip of an invisible hand. She arched her back and threw her head back, her eyes squeezed shut in pain. She whimpered, the sound coming out muffled and low from her throat. Sweat broke out on her forehead and her body was wracked with shivers. It was as if her body was on fire, and the agony was unbearable.She began to rub her arms and legs with her hands, desperate to ease the pain. Tears streamed down her face, mixing with the sweat. "It hurts, it hurts so much," she cried out.Chloe and Avi sprang into action, trying to help Leanda. Chloe went to the cell door and banged on it with all her might, calling out for the guards. Avi followed suit, hoping to catch their attention. But there was no response from the other side of the door.The minutes ticked by, each one more agonizing than the last. Finally, the guards arrived, holding the key to the cell in their hands. They made no move to open the door, instead wa