Chapter 28: Tend To BusinessRameric's POV:This was not the kind of day I thought it was going to be. It was just after the midday roast and these different kinds of issues were already turning up in the matters that dealt with my newly found mate. Despite the fact that she was a weak and insignificant human, there were still issues that I am having to deal with none the less. Well, I needed to get a handle on this situation before things really got out of hand. Rager already burst into my Chambers on account that we heard muffled cries coming from inside. Now the fact, that Rager already took a hand from one of my own pack members on account of her, only to leave another one needing punishment for his hand in this same situation. I needed to figure out what to do before I went totally off the wind here. Rager turned back to look at Galien still standing there in silence by Darik and Zakari and tilted his head to the side. Galien took that as a sign that he needed to take th
Chapter 29: Bad Sleep DreamAlasia's POV: As I lay there, on the edge of this soft material covering this larger pallet, it was like I had the feeling I was somehow in a bad sleep dream again. This was honestly the worst one so far if I had to say anything about it, and it all started after my stepfather sold me as a slave. I still do not understand how he could have done such a thing to me. I really thought I meant more to him than that. Or, did any of that really happen to me? No wait, I do remember him selling me first thing this morning, otherwise I would not have seen my little brother in such a state in the back of the wagon cart with tears filling his little eyes. I knew my stepfather sold me, as after I was in that pen trying to help another young girl who was crying openly. I even remember pushing her out of the way before she was struck by that bigger man. Where was I exactly if all these men were larger than I thought they should be? There was only one explanatio
Chapter 30: He's Leaving Again!Alasia's POV:Where is he going this time? Is he really leaving me in here again? I need to go relieve myself and he is not wanting me to leave the room?! What am I going to do? At that moment, I stood up as I watched him turn away from me and walk toward the door of the room. He did not even bother to turn around to look at me before he walked out with a bit of a huff tone in his walk. Was he upset at what I told him? I was just telling him what I told those other two men who came into the room earlier while he was gone. Was I not supposed to say anything?!After he was no longer in view, I watched for a few more moments as I wanted to know if he was going to come back or if anyone else was going to try to come into the room. When I did not see anyone or hear anything else, I started to look around the room. The last thing I wanted to do was to risk leaving this room as I did not want to have to repeat that horrifying experience. I was tryin
Chapter 31: On My Way...Rameric's POV:I can not believe I heard those words. Did that really happen, that she told them she belonged to me and they did not believe her!? They even laughed at her?! The more she spoke, the more angered I got to the point that I had to leave my Chambers. I could not help the growl that was coming from my throat. I was not going to say anything to her about her words. I just stood up, turning to face her. I could see the pain that those two men caused flashing across her eyes, as she was forced to relive that instance as she told me what happened while I was gone. I stood there in shock before I spoke up to her. I knew what I needed to do. First, I needed to have her stay here. I would send someone to help her take care of her current needs, but I did not want her to leave my Chambers alone, no matter the cost. "Stay here!" I said in a gruff tone as I was still angered by her words. "I will be back. I will send someone to take you to wher
Chapter 32: Whole Lot BiggerAlasia's POV:If I had to say, this place was a whole lot bigger than I had expected it to be. It was nice, to say the least. I had never known that these different halls went on as long as they did. It was certainly a whole lot bigger than the small piece of land I once called home. I mean, even the hut I stayed in was a sizeable amount smaller than the room I was just in where, well where. Can I not finish a thought on my own even still? I mean, those two men are gone and I no longer have to see them from what I understand. I followed her lead and no one seemed to bother her or try to talk to her as I walked behind her, following her every lead. It was not all that much longer before we finally found a door leading to the outside. Granted, that was after taking several sets of winding stairs and going through several halls and dark passage ways, well darker than I would like to travel as this was the middle of the day. Finally, I was able to s
Chapter 33: Longer Than ExpectedRameric's POVI made sure I took my time with the two sorry excuses for men in the dungeon cell, as I knew I was certainly going to need to wash up after this. I just looked forward to that, as I knew she was going to need another chance to wash up as well. I smirked to myself as I looked at the table in front of me where all the different objects were that were used in the treatment of fools like these two. I smirked as I thought about the very fact of being able to see her naked in front of me again. I just bet she would love to get another chance to bathe with me, seeing how strong I am and all. I heard the two men groaning from behind me as I turned my head back around to look at them. It was not all that often that I got a first-hand experience in the kind of treatment of those who deserved it, but it was nice to be able to serve the kind of justice they should have known was coming. I turned around to stand in front of both of them, obvio
Chapter 34: Where Is She?Rameric's POV:I had to admit, I was getting pretty pissed off about the fact that she has yet to come back to my Chambers. Honestly, how long did it take for one to go and relieve themselves only to come back here like I know I told her to do?! I was stern about it, so she had better get my point when I told her to do something. I wanted to go and find her, but I did not want to leave here just yet, as I was waiting for Galien to return. I was still waiting for him to show his face as I did not want to miss leaving and him bringing her here. I knew it shouldn’t be that much longer before he returned. In the meantime, I walked over to my padded slumber and sat down on the edge of it. I thought about some of the different reasons as to why she had yet to return. So, I thought I could sit down instead of walking a hole in my stone floor as I was apparently taking the same path walking back and forth. Was this some sort of a trick? Did she somehow tric
Chapter 35: Something Happened Again?!Rameric's POV:To think about all the different events that happened here today of all days, why now? Something happened again to her?! Honestly, what has changed to cause this? What made Fate play a part in all of this and what was Fate trying to show me exactly? I was not sure how to proceed but there was one thing for sure. Whoever these invaders were, I was going to make sure they were dealt with, promptly. There were several problems that came up first. I needed to know why none of my Warrior guards were in their positions, why the corridors seemed to be vacant of all my pack members, and then where in the flaming furry was my newly found mate.I looked back over at Galien still standing there across the hall and raised one finger on one hand. I was trying to tell him we were going to wait here until they left and then attempt to follow them to where it was they were headed. I had no idea what we were going to find, but this was the
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