Chapter 84: What Happens Next?Alasia's POV:I had to say, none of this was making any sense to me at that moment. As I tried to think of various reasons as to who that could be, a question came to mind. Why was Aida supposed to walk her around the next corner? I mean, if there were going to be enough men outside to block the view, then why would she have to be led around the next corner? Then the man called Alpha Raiven said she was not allowed in this area anyway. Was this a private hallway or something like that? Were only certain people allowed in certain halls?There is something that I am trying to figure out, how many people are named Alpha that I know of now? First, I am not supposed to call Alpha Caine by that name, but he wants me to call him Rameric. So, is he called Rameric Alpha Caine then, but only wants me to call him Rameric?! Why so formal, well, the lack of formality when it comes to me? When I was with my step-father, I was not allowed to speak to anyone a
Chapter 85: What's Wrong Now?Rameric's POV:As I sat down beside her, I was holding a small bowl in my hand that contained the green-sticky stuff I had previously used on the wound on her side the day before. I can not believe it is completely healed at this point, nor can I believe the words that Gladrian mentioned where he said he saw the speediness of this healing all the time in werewolves. She was supposed to be a human who was sold to my pack as a slave, no way near close to that of a werewolf. However, knowing all of that, I still could not deny what my eyes had shown before me. Now, she has a wound on the inner part of her leg outside her hidden pride that only a werewolf could make when they are under a tremendous amount of stress.I now had her leg laid across my lap as she seemed a bit tense right before I moved her leg. What happened in the short amount of time that might have caused this kind of change in her demeanor? I looked over at her, and slowly grabbed the l
Chapter 86: What Just Happened?!Rameric's POV:I remained standing there in the middle of the open space of my Chambers as I could not help it as I was haunted by the event that just happened. Why did she think she was allowed to just come in here? Before, she only came in here when she was invited and this was definitely not one of those times. She pushed it too far this time. To such a point where I was forced to make a decision, I did not want to make. She would hopefully use this experience to wisen up, but knowing her personality, I doubt that will ever happen. I took the opportunity to see how much damage this little incident caused as I looked over at my mate lying there on my padded slumber. She was no longer looking at me this time when I looked over at her. Instead, she was facing away from me lying on her side, managing to keep herself covered. Raiven took that opportunity to walk up beside me and even placed a hand on my shoulder as he spoke up, breaking the sil
Chapter 87: He Left AgainAlasia's POV:I can not believe that he was going to leave me here again, even after everything that has already happened to me so far. Why was he leaving this time? I mean, what was the reason why he had to leave? We had only just come in here. Well, there was that one woman who barged in here and started to demand answers. She even snapped at me when I asked who she was. I just wanted to know what the issue was as to why he said she was not allowed in this room and then she found her way in here anyway. Was this someone he was supposed to be with and yet did not have the nerve to tell me?I mean he even told me I was his mate, whatever that meant anyway. I sat up on this softer pad and the cloth I was covered with fell down to my waist. I did not bother to lift it this time as I knew I was alone. I then sat up completely and even placed my legs over the edge of this softer pad. As I looked around the room once again, nothing really seemed as if i
Chapter 88: She Came Back?!Alasia's POV:How was she here right now? The last time I saw her, she left while I was in the broken-down wagon cart with that broken wooden rail sticking into my side. Did she come back after all this time? Did she somehow escape? What actually happened to her? I had to admit that I had so many questions to ask of her to see what happened since the last time I saw her. The first thing on my mind was if she was captured and how she managed to escape from her captors. I also wanted to know about everyone else in the wagon with us, but since she was here, I wanted to know about her first."Are you alright!" I said as I practically shouted at her as I opened up the door more and then reached with my outstretched hand, grabbing one of hers as she stood there in stunned silence to my apparent surprise. It was at that moment that I happened to notice the men standing outside the hall move into a position to almost stand in a line. They stood directly
Chapter 89: She's Not AllowedBeta Galien's POV:Despite all the issues we have had to deal with so far since the first light, I would have to say that everything else has come along with little snags so far when it came to the slave trade. As for my pack, The Crimson Caine, we had been up against opposing situations before, but have always managed to rise above it. However, in the difference of involving outsiders, as for Marion he did not see all that bothered by it. But, when it came to others like Kariel, he did not like any outsiders, no matter their reason. I knew some assistance from outsiders would be necessary on occasion.As I thought about everything that the other pack, The Silver Shadow, has done for us over the years while I had the pleasure of being the Beta for The Crimson Caine, I was overall thankful. It was not all that often that we required help but when we did, our outcome was surely to succeed whenever their help was involved. If I had to say, I think this
Chapter 90: How'd You Escape?Beta Galien's POV:I could tell by Delta Matherial's posture that he was certainly not happy about my decision, but he knew he would not like the odds if he tried to oppose me here and now. He already thought that our pack was greater in number, not to mention the strength from the assistance we got from having another pack in our midst. I am not sure he has had to deal with The Silver Shadow but no one really knew who they were. As I turned around to walk a moment before I turned to look back at him, I could tell where all The Silver Shadow pack members were standing as they were right up against the trees where their faces fell in the shadows.We were currently standing in the bright light of the grand sun and could not see clearly who was standing in the shade of the great-sized trees. In that, there was no mistake a pack member was standing there as those men were decently sized. I finally turned back around to face him as his back was now up aga
Chapter 91: Who Is This!?Raiven's POV:I had to say I was not expecting that particular outcome prior to her being escorted from the room. It was a grand move if you looked at it from a diverse standpoint. That was well thought of in a short manner, using what you had at hand. Then in the long run, it was a poorly conceived plan as she did not think of it on a longer scale, and by that, I mean the severity of her actions. She could have gone about it in a whole different way though. Well, she was obviously not planning on covering herself in literal chicken shit, or if she did, she was hoping she would not be covered in for the length of time she will by the end of this. I am willing to determine she would have thought he would have taken her to wash. Well, now that my brother has found his intended true mate, there will be no more need for temporary filling in or just a night of relaxing with a warm body. He has all he needs now. Since she was taken away to the dungeon, sh
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