" What?" Samantha exploded the moment I explained to them about Albanus claims." That is just absurd! I mean like, why would she do that to our people?" She added and honestly, I was just as baffled and clueless as her.I had actually been thinking about the same thing ever since Albanus broke the news to me." I am sure the Strongholm family has a hand in this matter. " Leo added, echoing my thoughts." Your highness, I think the question should be what they are planning and why this kingdom? The reason for her actions is quite oblivious. That lady will stop at nothing to make pay and experience the pain she experienced over the years."Naver's words made sense.At this point, I think we should be thinking about what the Dark Lord would want from us to have Avery collude with him.I can't believe Avery was willing to sell her soul to the devil just to get her Revenge on us." Our doomsday is approaching. Without the Silver Wolf, the land will soon be littered with dead bodies. Darkn
" No!" I objected to the Idea immediately making all heads turn to me.The look Samantha and Leo gave me made my heart race.No way! They can't be agreeing to such a ridiculous idea.With or without a master, the monster would still be a shadow warrior and that's enough to pose a threat to my Kingdom.What if this is the monster's plan all along? Slither it's way to us and destroy us from within?With my mate so weak, she can't bear another attack." This is ridiculous! Are you all forgetting how this monster was created? His soul is corrupted by darkness so why would it help us against the person who created it?" I voiced my concerns." He doesn't have a name, Avery refused to give the boy a name until she managed to get you to marry her." Albanus said and I glared at him.I can't believe the nerve of the man! Was he trying to say that everything was all my fault?Maybe it was." How long have you known tbe existence of it?" I asked, trying to sound as cool as possible." I am not i
" The South whale pack was attacked and countless members were drained of their lives." Kaiser Black, the Alpha of South whale pack reported.It's been two days since Albanus informed us about the Dark Lord colluding with Avery to conquer the world.Devin speculated that whoever this Dark Lord was had the Idea of ruling over the land and to achieve that, he did not seem to mind claiming lives of people." My pack has lost a number of warriors and ordinary members too. We have not been able to find their bodies but I have a feeling they are no more." Alpha Logan Davidson echoed." Your highness, what do you think could be the cause of this?" Alpha Kyle questioned, a knowing glint shimmered on his face.After witnessing first hand what the dark lord could do, I knew that the man had already figured out what was happening."The Dark Lord." A witch covered in a clock teleported and stood in the middle of the meeting room.My eyes narrowed at her and from Maya's description of the Witch wh
Maya POVI kept walking and walking but I did not seem to get myself anywhere. Every step I took,I stumbled but rose again.When I opened my eyes, I saw nothing but pure darkness yet I could feel the pull towards the other side of darkness.My eyes yearned for some light but the darkness glaring at me mocked me endlessly.Every step I took, I could feel something dragging me behind.My legs kept getting heavier and every step I took was such a hassle.At times, I felt like giving up but a sweet and gentle voice would call up on me, reminding me that I needed to walk till the end.But it was getting hard. I felt like a fish held in place by many vines, restricting my movements.Subconsciously,I would hear a husky voice begging me to wake up but I was not asleep.I was restrained and I needed someone or something to free me so that I could swim back to that gentle voice." Maya, please wake up!" Just like everytime I hear his voice begging me, today it's no different.I want to shout to
Fear. Fear of the unknown can force you to make drastic decisions. If used well, fear is a formidable weapon.After hearing about my pup's whereabouts, I felt fear grip my heart and that is what drove me here, in the middle of nowhere following the scent of a betrayer.I can't say I am the best of the kings but what I know is the fact that I have always treated the packs under my leadership well.Not a day had I discriminated or taken one's side ignoring the other. So why would Logan go as far as endangering the lives of thousands of people.Then again,I knew the answer.Greed.It was all because of greed. Losing Maya to me should not have hurt or messed his mind. He never appreciated her so hearing him lay his claim on her after everything he made her go through, only one thing came to my mind.Pretentious.I can take anything, even his betrayal but the fact that he dared collude with others to take away my pup, I am not letting him go." This is creepy. I never knew I'll turn to a s
Maya POV" Where is Gideon?" My question had everyone looking anywhere but not to my face.I knew from the look that something was wrong or whatever answer they would give me would be unpleasant.That made me panic.No! No! That can't be.Gideon can't be gone! He just can't leave me here all by myself.I could feel that he was still somewhere but the look on their faces confused me." I'm asking something and nobody wants to tell me? Where the fuck is Gideon? And my child?" I yelled, moving in a flash to get up the bed only to have Leo stop me by pinning me on the bed." Relax already. Gideon will be back. He just left to do…" Leo started only to be cut off by another all too familiar voice." He left to bring your child." Kyle announced, walking towards me with a huge smile.He walked and sat by my side and I found myself throwing himself in his arms.I don't know where my tears came from or what triggered them, I just found myself crying.The pain I had tried to suppress came out fl
" That's because Hunter is the name I gave him." I replied and the shocked look on Gideon had me wondering what it was I did wrong." What? How is that possible? Then that means you are already…?" Gideon seemed to have come to some realisation, a realisation that shocked him and my frown deepened." I am already what?" I questioned, wondering what Gideon was talking about." He's a shadow walker,a shadow warrior Maya!" Gideon exclaimed." So what? He might be different from all of us but he has emotions and feelings just like us." I countered When I First met Hunter, I knew something was different from all of us but that did not stop me from getting close to him and becoming his sister.To me, he was that Young brother I never had.Every Time he saw me sad, he would get angry and want to punish whoever made me cry.For the first time, he made me experience how it feels to be cared for.I remember that one time he pushed Regina to a lake and made sure to keep her submerged for minute
Gideon POV" Do you realize that by naming the boy, you automatically became her master? She's your apprentice and will follow your orders." I informed my mate.Seems like Maya knows nothing about naming a shadow walker.Since they are created and not born naturally, shadow warriors are more like puppets. They pledge their loyalty to whoever names them, in their case, the one who created them.After that, they can only follow their owners or master's orders.Shadow warriors are known to be the most loyal creatures to ever exist. They can never against their owner's orders. Even if their owner tells them to take their lives, they would do it in a blink of an eye.That's just loyal they are. It's pretty cool but everything goes down the drain when their owner turns evil.Made from darkness, you don't want to imagine how evil a shadow warrior can become." What do you even mean by that? I named the poor boy then we swore sisterhood. There is nothing like Master and apprentice between the
" Every year on this day,you come to drink with me. Tell me Maya, what is the matter?" Samantha asked, pouring me another glass of wine." I can't drink with you though." She added, sounding apologetic." I know that. Kyle told me that you guys are expecting again. Congratulations." I said.Six years ago, Kyle and Samantha finally got married and were blessed with a baby boy, Allison." He won't stop telling everybody about it. He's hoping we could have a girl this time." Samantha said with a smile." Anyway, don't try to change the subject. Tell me, it's been years, why do you still feel guilty about your parents death? You and I both know that you had nothing to do with that." She added, making me take a deep breath before sighing heavily." Samantha, do you think I am a filial daughter?" I asked and it seemed like my question took her aback.Samantha stared at me blankly for a minute before a frown settled on her face." Why are you asking that? I don't understand." Confusion was a
" Wake up Zara, it is time to start your training." I smiled at my daughter who was covered from head to toe and definitely pretending to be asleep." Zara dear, I am going to tickle you." I sang out sweetly and the girl immediately woke up, her face terrified.If there is something that Zara fears the most is being tickled." Okay, okay. I'm going to train." She muttered pretending to rub her eyes.A yawn escaped her mouth.Just when she was about to Step down, her father and my husband, Gideon stepped Inside the room." You are being hard on our daughter, Love. Let her sleep some more. She is young and energetic. She can learn everything later." As always, he was here to let his daughter off the hook.This has always been what he does, spoiling his daughter and giving in to her every demand and whim." But Gideon…" Before I could say anything,he snaked his arms around my waist, pulling my body to his." Our daughter is the princess, she does not need to work hard. She can have anyt
" Nooooo!" I cried out, my legs moving impossibly fast as I held Albanus in my arms.The dagger had stabbed directly into his heart and I knew that there was no way I would be saving him.As I held him in my arms, I could not help but let my tears fall.A beautiful smile was plastered on his face as he looked me in the face." Why Albanus! Why did you do that? Why are you stupid?" I yelled at him, my tears flowing like a river.I did not bother to restrain them as they fell, each drop of my tears falling on his face." They say that love is blind but not stupid. I think my Love for you is both blind and stupid. I Love you Maya and I can do anything to see you happy. Since it's Gideon you love, why would I let you suffer after he's dead. I am not generous but I can lay my life to see those I love happy. Be happy please and don't cry. You don't look so good when you cry." Although his voice sounded weak, Albanus still struggled to tell me those words.My hands were soaked with his warm
" Milady, the pack kingdom is under attack!" Brianna's worried and anxious voice reached my mind through the Link." What?" I yelled, jumping on my feet before racing outside.I had confined myself in my chambers again for a whole day and night, trying to practise my magic and learn how to control it." The southern border has been taken down and they are heading to the castle. What should we do?" Brianna cried. I could feel the worry in her voice,not like I was not worried myself but I had prepared myself for this day." Calm down Brianna. I want you to do something for me. Take Zara to safety. Take her to the bunker and wait for me there. No matter what happens, do not let her out of your sight." I instructed, racing down the stairs.The kingdom has always been fortified so how could they break in so quickly?How could they easily make their way as far as to the castle unless this was all but a trap?However, I didn't have time to ponder on that, I just knew I had to stand up and de
Maya POVI have been feeling pretty anxious these last few days. Ever since I lost control and hurt Avery, I have not heard anything from her but knowing that woman, she would look for a way to get back at me.The sky is gloomy and so is my mood. I am not a superstitious person but something is telling me that something is wrong Somewhere.I haven't seen Gideon since I woke up.Brianna said he spent the night in our chambers that night and Left at dawn.She also told me that I was out for almost twenty four hours.When I woke up, it was already past midday.Samantha was the one by my side when I woke up.She actually never talks about Gideon and I appreciate her for that.I don't want to talk about him but that does not hide the worry I have for him.With him spending time with Avery, who knows what she would do to him?" Milady, someone is here to see you." Brianna announces from outside my room.I have been stuck here all day long practising my magic.My control over magic is someth
Third person POV" Alpha Lucio,are you saying that your niece is still alive?" I glared at the man under my cloak wondering why I did not get rid of him three years ago." Yes, Dark Lord. That brat is still alive and that means that our plans are jeopardised." Alpha Lucio replied." Hazia said that she made sure to kill the child, how come she is still alive or could it be that she lied to all of us." His eyes regarded me with suspicion and I glared at him.I would have to keep up with my disguise for as long as it can last because that is the only way I can protect my sister's daughter.I made a mistake and I am going to correct that mistake.I will never allow the dark lord to take over the land. That would be over my dead body!" What are trying to insinuate Lucio? Are you questioning my loyalty to my Lord?" I stalked him, letting my magic free.Lucio took a step back in fear, making me smile Inwardly.That's all you needed to do, Just scare him a little bit and the fellow will be
Looking at my mate in another man's arms had my throat clog but I still managed to keep a straight face.It hurts but I Know my mate. Maya will never ever betray me, not with someone like Albanus at least.But I won't say that Avery's words did not get into me, they did. Pretty bad." Tell me something Maya,do you like jumping from one man to the other? Anyway, what did I expect from a whore like you." Avery spat and before I could move, Albanus was already before Avery, struggling her neck." Watch what you spout from that filthy mouth of yours Avery. Not every woman is as loose as you." His voice was restrained but his words rolled out with so much venom.He was angry and I knew why. Just like me, Albanus fell for my mate's charms and would not stand to have her insulted." It's okay Albanus,leave her alone. How do you expect a monster to relate human feelings?" My mate's sweet voice resonated and to my chagraine, he let Avery go." Talking of whores? Who is the whore between the tw
Maya's POVThe nerve of that woman! How dare she rub the fact that Gideon abandoned my daughter and I for her? Doesn't she have any shame at all?And that Gideon! How dare he bring the woman who hurt me and my daughter so much and decide to marry her? That's without even telling me?He should have already told me about it so that I get prepared and not make a foolOut of myself.Imagine Zara and I going to pay him a suprise visit in the office only to run into that psychopath?Gideon and I had the most passionate night of our lives and from judging by the way he made love to me last night, I was not stupid enough not to realize that something was utterly wrong.Even after observing that, I chose not to ask him anything.I was hoping that he would open up to me and share his troubles with me but he didn't.He chose to keep them to himself then slap me in the face.One thing is certain though, Gideon isn't doing this out of his own violation.There must be something pushing him to do w
"It feels great to be home and free. Don't you think so, Gideon?" Avery asked and I had to suppress bmy anger not to lash at her.Home! I don't think this is her home." Says the person who did not have a second thought before betraying her people and what she calls a home." I snickered sarcastically.To me, your home is the place you would sacrifice anything to see it peaceful and prosper. That's the true definition of a home." My people?" Avery's voice was filled with scorn. " I helped alot of them, saved their pathetic lives but what did they do for me? The person I trusted the most betrayed me and stabbed me behind my back. When I was imprisoned, nobody said anything. Why should I be the one to think about them? They used me to step up in their life but abandoned me when I needed their support. Why should I be kind to them now?"" I don't have people anymore, just myself." She spat venomously." Regardless of what your sentiments are or what you think, there are a lot of innocent