Chapter 114: What's Keeping Her?Vladic Regime's POV:We stayed perched at the top of a tree on the edge of a treeline close to the castle. As I turned to look over at Emeric, I happened to notice that he was not looking back at me. I turned to look over to see what he was looking at. I was not expecting the see this particular sight. What was going on? It was like they knew we were here or something. As I looked at the main doors on the front of the castle, there was a group of individuals walking out the front and heading down the stairs. Did they know we were in their area? I thought we were silent upon our arrival. I did not see any of the sentries run back before so why were they all coming out at this hour of the night? The more I ran it over in my mind, I realized that I was just about to fly closer to the castle. I might have made my presence known to the enemy and given away our presence . I never thought there would be this much activity going on during this tim
Chapter 115: Someone Will Pay!Vladic Regime's POV:I wasted no time swooping down off the top rail and landed in a quick hurry as I transformed. I then waited for my eyes to adjust to this dimly lit area before me. I could not believe the sight I saw with my own eyes. This was the answer I was looking for. The reason as to why my daughter had yet to return to me on her scheduled day to do so. This is the reason for the delay and I had to say that it enraged me most of all. Despite my overpowering sense of sheer rage, I had to contain myself so as to not draw attention to my presence in her cell. I walked over closer to her as she was not able to come close to me. When I reached her, I stood just out of reach of her chains as she no doubt tried to wrap her arms around me. With her still reaching forward, I took another step so that she could now get what she desperately wanted. An embrace I knew she was longing for. I then, for what seemed like an eternity since I embraced
Chapter 116: Hope Turns ScaryAlasia's POV:I was shocked to the point that it was making it hard to breathe as I thought this was happening right now. I could not believe the words that my mother told me would come true. The fact that we were on the way to get Brazen was the last thing I ever thought would happen after what my stepfather did to me. I could not believe that I was going to get to save him from the awful fate that I saw in my head. The more I thought about it, the more I could not help but wonder who that person was who showed me what was going to happen to my brother. Was I ever going to see them again?Here I was, just sitting in the back of this fancy box on wheels pulled by larger-looking horses. I have seen these kinds of fancy boxes but I had to say I had never been in one of these before. I have always had to ride in the back of an open wagon or covered cart. If the wind was blowing cold or raining, I could only use a thick and dusty cloth to cover with t
Chapter 117: Is He Head?Alasia's POV:I could not believe my eyes as I looked over toward the river and my stepfather was standing there. He is standing there looking down at something. Why is he standing there beside the river in the middle of the night looking down?! I could not contain my fear as I rushed toward him. I did not know what else to do. Was Brazen dead? Is he dead or alive at this point?! I did not know but I had to get to where he was standing to see if I was too late or not. When I got closer, my stepfather turned around to see me running up to him and the look on his face said as much."What did you do?" I yelled as I got closer to him.He ended up stepping in my way with his hands raised as he tried to block my view. He said shockingly and in a harsh tone, "What are you doing back here? I thought I got rid of you?!""What did you do to Brazen?! He is just a kid, what did you do to him?" I shouted with tear-filled eyes trying to make sure if my worst fear
Chapter 118: Time To ChangeAlasia's POV:I was so thrilled that I could hardly contain my joy as there was a smile stretched across my face. I know I was a slave but I just saved my little brother from certain harm. As I thought about what just happened, I tried to think about what could have caused the wolves to circle before I was led away from the place where my stepfather was left lying on the ground. What did the wolves do? Why did they get in a fight? If that is the case, why did they wait till we were out of sight before they started to fight anyway? They were all around us and they did not so much as make a growl when we walked past them. So what could have happened?I watched as the man who was sitting up on the high seat climb down and open the side door of the fancy box. Several women climbed out of the back and walked around to the end and opened a large chest. What were they doing? Did they know he was going to be wet and brought clothing to change him into? W
Chapter 119: We Must ReturnRameric's POV:As we were on our way back to my territory and well away from the land the humans dwell in, I was pleased to see that my mate had a decent smile on her face. She seemed to visibly relax after we managed to save her little brother as he was now clinging to her side. He seemed spirited and full of energy for a young child who was so close to death a short amount of time ago. How she saw that he was about to undergo that fate I will never know. I just know that there is something I still need to figure out about her. Other than that, I was pleased that we were headed away from that wretched place. How could a man live in such a dwelling with children? Did he take no shame of the conditions he subjected them to? Then he just had to do what he did. He tried to physically harm her right in front of me. Did he not know that she did not return to him without a cause? Did he not know that slaves do not just escape from their masters? One
Chapter 120: Let's Explain ThisRameric's POV:I was not sure how to feel when I heard those specific words come out of the little boy's mouth. Was he really saying what I think he was saying about that man? If there is one thing that my pack does 'not' condone, it is the fact that when men like that get an opportunity to put their hands on any child, no matter if they are male or female. The more I thought about it, the more I needed to get back so that I could discuss this with Raiven. At that moment, I could hear a low rumble at the base of my throat as Rager was getting aggravated with this thought. Even though he did not get to partake in that man's suffering, I wanted to know if he did indeed suffer. "What is that noise?" The boy asked as he stood up to his feet as we were still traveling down the path back to my territory."What is what noise?" Alasia asked him as she moved forward to reach for his arms and that was when he looked over at me."I heard it!" He said, shock
Chapter 121: Let's Try ThisRameric's POV:Once the carriage came to a stop, I opened up the door and climbed out and turned around to help my mate out. When I was sure she was steady on her feet, I reached back for the little boy. This time, he sort of jumped into my hands and I caught him before I placed him firmly on the ground. At this point, Galien was pulling up in the other carriage behind us as I turned to look at the driver of my carriage and waved him to go on without us. When he pulled away, Galien could pull up closer to where we were now standing."Is there something wrong, my Alpha Caine?" He asked as he leaned over to ask me lightly."Not at all," I said as I looked at him, then looked at the other two standing at my side. The little boy rushed over to me and grabbed my free hand at the same time as I wrapped my arm around my mate. Then I looked back at Galien as I said, "You may head on. I will meet you back at the castle."He looked a bit confused but did not q
Vladic Regime's POV:When we walked over to the table, I ensured Sir Lavion had her take a seat where her position would be with her back facing Brookli's position. The last thing I wanted was for her to see my daughter before it was the proper time to do so. Until it was absolutely necessary, that is. Once she took her seat and was seemingly comfortable, despite her nervous posture, I took my seat on the opposite side of the table. I then turned my attention to one of the maidservants standing there just inside the doorway of the room they had entered from. They had not been dismissed, so they knew not to leave my presence unless they were told to do so. "You there," I spoke using a tone that I only used when calling the servants. Once I gained all of their attention, I looked back at the young lady and said, "Go and grab her a glass of water." She even turned around to look at all three women to see which one of them would be brave enough to move. When she looked back at
Vladic Regime's POV:I walked into the little cottage and took a quick look around. I was extremely displeased with the fact that not only was she not in sight. She was nowhere to be seen. From my understanding, she was supposed to be waiting here for us. Or, so that is what I understood. When the front door was closed once again, I turned around and looked at Sir Lavion."Where is she?" I questioned him, trying to keep my tone at a lower volume. The last thing that I wanted was to frighten her more with my powerful aura as I was trying to inquire as to her position if she was there somewhere."I understand your frustration, sire. Rest assured, she is in that room over there," Sir Lavion mentioned."What is she doing in the other room?" I asked, turning back to face him once more and furrowing my brows at him."Well Sire, she was injured and quite dirty upon her arrival," he started to say as he walked around me to stand over by the door she was behind. "Even the clothing she
Vladic Regime's POV:I paced back and forth in my office, occasionally, looking out the window. I had wondered how long it was going to take before Balmerian got back to me, letting me know that his work was completed, and we could move forward with my plans. I looked forward to finally ridding myself of a long awaited enemy. However, I would have to wait until the proper time to do it. The question is how exactly would that task be accomplished? I was so lost and thought to the point that I did not hear when someone knocked at my office door. When I had yet to respond, the door suddenly opened slightly, allowing Emeric to poke his head inside, trying to see where I was. As he watched me, he saw that I was still focused and had yet to notice his presence.Just then he cleared his throat as he said, "Sire?"At that moment, I turned around to face him as I was now hovering above the floor before I said gruffly, "What?! Can you not see that I am busy with thought!?""That's just
Alasia's POV:This little cottage was even cuter on the inside. I have to say, from the outside, you would not expect it to look like this on the inside. Whoever did their carpentry work did an immaculate job on it. They definitely had some skills if they managed to do all of this. If I compared the little hut I used to live in with this one, this one would be a complete castle compared to the nature of that little hut. This little cottage even had nicely made wooden floors too. It was very well done and very well tended."Good afternoon, Sir Lavion," said a young woman who opened up the door when he got close enough. "It is a pleasure seeing you again. What brings you ..." "Fetch hot water," said the man as he walked in the door. He even made sure to take extra care in turning me to the side, making sure I would not hit the posts of the door. "I had already sent for Balmerian. He should be here before too long.""Very good, sir," she said as she closed the door again. "I
Alasia's POV:I'm just not sure what to say at this point. Why is everything happening to me? First of all, why did that lady do what she did? And why did the horse bring me here? However, should I stop this man from trying to help calm it down? It did seem to get out of control, and I was to the point where I didn't know what to do. I sat there on the seat holding on to the reins as this man came up and placed his hands on either shoulder of the horse, helping to soothe its temper."Here now, easy boy," the man said, rubbing his hand gently along the horse's neck. I still held the reins very tightly as I was in complete shock at what just happened. My arms and legs felt like they were on fire with the sensation of being thrown onto the rocks on the side of the path. When the man had finished with the horse, he grabbed hold of the reins from the side and walked up to me. "Here, let me help you with that," he said gently while using a reassuring tone. "Where did yo
Rameric's POV:"Take them away," an older man said loudly enough as he walked to the edge of the crowd, coming into view. Everyone stopped talking when they heard him speak. He seemed as if he could be the oldest man in this village. When he got close enough, he looked directly at me as he said, "You sir, I do know you. I may not like what you do, but I understand there has to be business, or else there will be chaos. There has been enough bloodshed here in our little village. We have enough to tend to after the fires are extinguished. All thanks to the likes of those who take from others that they view as less fortunate than themselves. We do not wish to deal with the remaining few all on our own. Take the remaining invaders away. I only ask one thing of you and those of the company you may keep. Ensure that they never come back here."At the conclusion of his words, Raiven walked over to the old man and placed a hand on his shoulder as he said, "It shall be done
Rameric's POV: "The good people of Sorghum!" I projected my voice as I walked over to the village square. I was trying to gain the attention of the villagers as they were yelling at the invaders. They chanted at the men being held in the center of their village encircled by wolves. "Hear me!" I exclaimed. Finally, after a moment, it was quiet enough for me to continue. "As many of you may know me. You also may not agree with the business I conduct myself, but you do know me. You know that I run the business of the slave trade in these lands. However, these men here," I said as I pointed to all of them encircled. "They do not come with the appreciation of civil exchange. They also choose to be reckless over the civil barter system. They choose torment over talking peacefully. Today this all ends!"At that moment, I turned around to look at them, the men still hovering on their knees. Some were holding onto their injured limbs with the ones less injured if th
Rameric's POV:We went around the opposite side of the building, not having to worry about being seen, as most of the villagers were already in the central part of the village. They were trying to put out some of the fires these invaders started. At least there were not a lot of children in this particular village. It was run by older, more experienced farmers. Rager made sure to keep the young woman close, as he would nudge her with his nose periodically to keep her moving along the path we were headed. She was sobbing lightly as we went along. I was pleased that she was not too loud with her sobs as the last thing I wanted was to draw any more unnecessary attention as to our presence. When we got to where we could see what was going on in the central part of the village, I noticed that there were only two more guards standing there next to the caged wagon. One was standing on the ground by the back, and the other one was still sitting on the front seat, waiting
Rameric's POV:This was not the first time Rager and I had set up an ambush for an enemy that was about to lose their lives. The one thing that I knew he really enjoyed was being able to sever the head from the rest of the body. He was so clean about it too. As they would walk by, he could just pluck their head right off their shoulders. They would fall silent in the pile right where they were standing at the time. Rager would chomp on the head a couple of times before spitting it out too."All right now," I said as I pointed in a particular direction. "I want you to go over there and do as I told you. However, if you do not do as you are told, then you know the consequences of what your actions will bring."With that last statement, I used my Alpha tone, but I spoke softly enough that only she could hear me, while the rest of the men around the corner would not be aware of our position. I watched as she did what she was told, walking over to the end of the build