A figure hurriedly throws her clothes into a duffle bag. Her body tensed and wary of anyone seeing her. Walking to the locker in one of the wardrobes, she inserts the key to pull it open. Picking up wads of money, she drops them in another bag. " Princess. What are you doing?" Her heart stops in her chest, but as soon as she realises it is Caleb,she relaxes. " Cal. Thank moon goddess you are here. Come help me out. Stack all the currency in this bag." " Hurry up! Please! " " What's wrong with you? Hold on." " No! We don't have time! He is going to kill us dammit! Just hurry up! We have to leave!" " Where is your bag? Why didn't you get it! Fuc* Cal! Hurry up goddammit!" " Em. Look at me." Grabbing Emeralds shoulder, he makes her stop and look at him. Her nervous eyes lock with his confused ones. " What's wrong? What happened?" " Zach. He... I don't know how... after so many years...He came to know about that accident.And now he is hell bount to find who murde
Aiden's POV " So this herb help in inflammation?" I ask, crouching in front of a shrub and tugging on its leaves. To only have Saph's eyes veer to me. " It's Verbena. Known to have potent anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antispasmodic, and analgesic effects." I was star stuck for a second, this girl is a prodigy. Isn't she too young to have all this knowledge? " If you don't mind me asking. Can I ask you something." " It's not like you are going to shut up anyways." Damn. A smile tugs on my lips when I should be offended. Her brown hair shine golden under the setting sun and I couldn't help feel my hand twitch. I wonder how it would feel running my fingers through them. Soft as silk or even better? " Why do you do this? I mean helping your grandmother and all this healing stuff? When girls your age are busy playing with make up and ken dolls?" She stills to look up at me. Was that irritation? Just why can't I feel her emotions. It would have been so easy to
Zachary ‘s Pov “ I am so sorry, Your Highness. But it all happened in a mere second and the person just vanished in thin air.” “ I have never seen something like this before. However one thing that got confirmed was that Wilson was working for someone.” “ And when we caught him? The man feared that his name will be spilled so he killed Wilson on the spot.” A series of coughs break through and I feel my chest constricting. My palms resting on the table clench into fists and I take deep breaths. “ Sir!” Ron rushes to offer me a glass of water and I gulp the cold liquid. What all that healer, Raven said is turning out to be true. There is no use delaying this. Not even till tomorrow. I have to declare it. Now. “ Ron?” “ Yes your Highness?” “ Are all the elders staying over?” “ Yes Sir, everyone arrived for the judgement tomorrow.” “ Call then over to the meeting room in 5” Another series of coughs break through my chest and Ron nods. “ Should I inform Qu
Zachary stood on the barrister, his emotionless eyes look down at the enemies army approaching his castle from all sides. Small forest fires lit the forest and he could hear distant screams. Clenching the barister tightly, he whispers in a low voice. " How many, Ron?" " In hundred thousands, Your Highness! We were attacked together from all borders! My estimate is that there are way more than 5 packs. And if I am not wrong it…it…” Zachary sighs to complete it for Ron. “ It's a coup.” Deadly silence followed. No one said anything and Zach breaks into a series of coughs. Unable to keep them in. Catching his breath, he gave his next order. “ Escort the elder and woman out. Take Aiden-” “ We are taking him along.” Zachary’s eyes shift to Rowan and Raven standing on the threshold. He could see the determination in Rowan’s eyes and this time he had nothing to argue about. In times such as this, the kid will be more safe with his family. Nodding Zach sighs to lean a
Three pairs of thudding footsteps run through the deserted forest as screams and cries echo behind. Their breathes were laboured but none could afford to catch their breath, even for a second. " Aunt Raven. We need to stop. I am not going to flee like this." " Father, Saph and grandma need me! They are there all alone!" One pair stops to be only dragged ahead by Raven's grip on his petite wrist. He thrashes, begrudgingly moving ahead. " Don't be stupid Aiden! This is a war! They are going to kill you mercilessly if they reach us!" " We need to reach safety! Your mom is waiting for you!" Raven's blunt authoritative voice did nothing to alter the kids resolute. Determination shone in the kids eyes as he tugs to withraw Raven's grip from his wrist. Everyone stops to stare at the resilient boy. " Mom never taught me to abandon my people and run away like a coward. I am going back-" Aiden turns around to go back when Rowan steps in front of him to block his way. Softly
Present- The Penitentiary Dungeon. *Whip* " Speak you filth! Why did you kill them!" * Whip* " Spit it out! What made you murder those innocents? " * Whip* " Confess you piece of shit!" * Whip* The interrogator roars, putting in all his force and the wolfsbane-laded whip recoils the hundredth time, after connecting with the convict's skin. "Shit. " Dropping from his hand, the whip settles on the floor of the dungeon. It's metal studs dripping with fresh blood.The interrogator breathes laboriously. Staring down at the fresh blisters covering his palms. He grits his teeth to look at the body swaying from the chains suspended on the ceiling. The black hood covering the convict's head aspirates near the person's lips. Signifying that the person was still conscious. Breathing. Damn it. What is this person made of? Steel? He groans under his breath to wonder. He has tortured and executed thousands of people before. Serving the court makes one do
Something flashes in his eyes, but it is gone as fast as a bolt of thunder in the dark sky. His fists clench and his features harden into something colder than ice. " Zach...Listen to me just once..please.. " Her pale chapped lips struggled to whisper and it snapped something in him. His strong hands wrap around her tender neck like a viper's grip. And her already pale face turns ashen. " Your Highness. Address me as your highness filth!" His growl reverberates in the entire dungeon room and she closes her eyes. Unable to see the hatred simmering in them. A tear drop streams down her closed eyes and his eyes narrow down on them. Her sobs rock her bound body and he leans in closer. His hot breath fans her sunken cheeks. " Shsss don't cry dewdrop. These crocodile tears are of no use now." When she refused to stop crying. He lifts his hand to cup her wobbling chin softly. Her body leans in closer to his touch despite the state it was in. "Let me enlighten you on a
From punishing anyone who even dared to talk to his dewdrop in a loud tone, it has come down to this. It hurts. It breaks her. He didn't even resemble the shadow of the man who she fell in love with in the last 6 months. But who was to blame for this? Her mouth stays open, head falls back but no scream escapes her lips. Taking in deep breaths, she tries to bear with this wound like countless others on her body but somehow this one hurts ten times worse. Maybe because it was given to her by the very man who she loved. Blood streams down her thigh like water in a river and a sudden jerk hits her body. Zachary sees her lips turning more pale if possible. " You...will regret this..." Her voice comes out ice cold, nothing like the plea of mercy before. That softness in those brown orbs cracks to show a hint of the most deadly murderer under them. And Zach feels the aura around her shift. What hundreds of whips and countless broken bones couldn't do, his one stab did
Three pairs of thudding footsteps run through the deserted forest as screams and cries echo behind. Their breathes were laboured but none could afford to catch their breath, even for a second. " Aunt Raven. We need to stop. I am not going to flee like this." " Father, Saph and grandma need me! They are there all alone!" One pair stops to be only dragged ahead by Raven's grip on his petite wrist. He thrashes, begrudgingly moving ahead. " Don't be stupid Aiden! This is a war! They are going to kill you mercilessly if they reach us!" " We need to reach safety! Your mom is waiting for you!" Raven's blunt authoritative voice did nothing to alter the kids resolute. Determination shone in the kids eyes as he tugs to withraw Raven's grip from his wrist. Everyone stops to stare at the resilient boy. " Mom never taught me to abandon my people and run away like a coward. I am going back-" Aiden turns around to go back when Rowan steps in front of him to block his way. Softly
Zachary stood on the barrister, his emotionless eyes look down at the enemies army approaching his castle from all sides. Small forest fires lit the forest and he could hear distant screams. Clenching the barister tightly, he whispers in a low voice. " How many, Ron?" " In hundred thousands, Your Highness! We were attacked together from all borders! My estimate is that there are way more than 5 packs. And if I am not wrong it…it…” Zachary sighs to complete it for Ron. “ It's a coup.” Deadly silence followed. No one said anything and Zach breaks into a series of coughs. Unable to keep them in. Catching his breath, he gave his next order. “ Escort the elder and woman out. Take Aiden-” “ We are taking him along.” Zachary’s eyes shift to Rowan and Raven standing on the threshold. He could see the determination in Rowan’s eyes and this time he had nothing to argue about. In times such as this, the kid will be more safe with his family. Nodding Zach sighs to lean a
Zachary ‘s Pov “ I am so sorry, Your Highness. But it all happened in a mere second and the person just vanished in thin air.” “ I have never seen something like this before. However one thing that got confirmed was that Wilson was working for someone.” “ And when we caught him? The man feared that his name will be spilled so he killed Wilson on the spot.” A series of coughs break through and I feel my chest constricting. My palms resting on the table clench into fists and I take deep breaths. “ Sir!” Ron rushes to offer me a glass of water and I gulp the cold liquid. What all that healer, Raven said is turning out to be true. There is no use delaying this. Not even till tomorrow. I have to declare it. Now. “ Ron?” “ Yes your Highness?” “ Are all the elders staying over?” “ Yes Sir, everyone arrived for the judgement tomorrow.” “ Call then over to the meeting room in 5” Another series of coughs break through my chest and Ron nods. “ Should I inform Qu
Aiden's POV " So this herb help in inflammation?" I ask, crouching in front of a shrub and tugging on its leaves. To only have Saph's eyes veer to me. " It's Verbena. Known to have potent anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antispasmodic, and analgesic effects." I was star stuck for a second, this girl is a prodigy. Isn't she too young to have all this knowledge? " If you don't mind me asking. Can I ask you something." " It's not like you are going to shut up anyways." Damn. A smile tugs on my lips when I should be offended. Her brown hair shine golden under the setting sun and I couldn't help feel my hand twitch. I wonder how it would feel running my fingers through them. Soft as silk or even better? " Why do you do this? I mean helping your grandmother and all this healing stuff? When girls your age are busy playing with make up and ken dolls?" She stills to look up at me. Was that irritation? Just why can't I feel her emotions. It would have been so easy to
A figure hurriedly throws her clothes into a duffle bag. Her body tensed and wary of anyone seeing her. Walking to the locker in one of the wardrobes, she inserts the key to pull it open. Picking up wads of money, she drops them in another bag. " Princess. What are you doing?" Her heart stops in her chest, but as soon as she realises it is Caleb,she relaxes. " Cal. Thank moon goddess you are here. Come help me out. Stack all the currency in this bag." " Hurry up! Please! " " What's wrong with you? Hold on." " No! We don't have time! He is going to kill us dammit! Just hurry up! We have to leave!" " Where is your bag? Why didn't you get it! Fuc* Cal! Hurry up goddammit!" " Em. Look at me." Grabbing Emeralds shoulder, he makes her stop and look at him. Her nervous eyes lock with his confused ones. " What's wrong? What happened?" " Zach. He... I don't know how... after so many years...He came to know about that accident.And now he is hell bount to find who murde
Xavier’s pov I stare at the paper she left on my table and my heart becomes audible in my ears. I had yet to digest her earlier words. You killed her. I didn't care what this world thinks. But the very thought of Dewdrop thinking I did this… her last thoughts of me being her betrayer, of me killing our child left a deep hole in my heart. I couldn't breathe. The room was suddenly seeming smaller and the weight of the realisation? Was pushing me down. Who could have done this? Which fucker dared! The gnawing in my chest worsens and I scratch my chest with my claws. No… the woman may be lying…why…why would someone kill.. She was carrying a child in her womb. Many didn't want the child to be born. No. Fuck! Ripping open the piece of paper, I look down at the words and for a minute everything around me stills. Patient name: Eirene Winters Fetus variables: Normal Fetus length:2.96 cm Weight:9.87 gms Heartbeat:124 bpm Heartbeat… my fingers hovered over
" Why isn't his mother here?" Zach's voice was low, yet the warning in it was clear. I try to concoct a lie. My eyes refuse to meet his. " Umm she.. she was busy." " I hate liars Doctor. Refrain. I am going to ask it again. Why isn't she here?" Damn it! What was I supposed to say? That if Maital comes here and you see her? You may die of a heart seizure? " Actually she..she is not feeling well. We don't want the kid to worry so we lied." This time I speak while looking into his eyes. He holds my stare, his brows furrow and my heart thuds. Please believe... please. " We have the best medical facilities here. She will be good in no time. I will make the necessary arrangements for her transportation ." What the hell? He is serious. He was going to mind link one of his guards when I step forward to interrupt him. " You don't have to! We will take Aiden and he will meet her at home-" Zachary looked mad. What did I say now? Stepping closer to me. He declares
Focusing her attention back on me. She motions her hands to explain me. “ See mothers have this instinct in them which keeps their kids connected to them.” “ Like how a newborn cries in hunger and mothers body gets to know of it.” “ With time this bond gets lost somewhere but it still exists.” “ What are you trying to say?” I groan in irritation and she declares with a duh look. “ Your mother didn't worry for you because she knew you were fine. Her heart told her before only.” “ And as far coming here is concerned. She trusts you enough to know you can defend yourself and find your way home.” “ Isn’t this why she trained you all this time? To be strong and independent?” A memory flashes in my mind of the first time I went crying to her. Her words are still imprinted in my heart. No one cares about your tears in this world, Son.If you still want to let it out? Do it alone. You may be born inside me but both you and me will die alone. Never be dependent on anyone.
Aiden's pov I slam my bedroom door shut and lock it from the inside.Tears begged to spill from my eyes and I take deep breaths. " Mumchkin open up! Listen to me!" Uncle Rowan bangs on the door and I do my best to muffle my cries. I wasn't a cry baby. Mom has taught me to never let my emotions get the best of me. But it hurts mama. You didn't even came yourself to get me? Weren't you concerned of how I was living? Or if even I was dead or alive? I know you rarely show your emotions, a hug is the most I could get from you or rather a tap on my head. But I haven't seen you in a week. I was here living with strangers and you couldn't bother to come. You are always busy. Is your work more important than me? Each thought churned something inside me and the tears continue to dribble down my cheeks. " Aiden! Your momma loves you Mumchkin." I am starting to doubt that uncle Rowan. All of you are here, except for her. Why? What is so important. " Not now Rowa