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Chapter 106: Tobias's Return Pt. 1
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Valene: Daughter of the Shadow Rogues   Chapter 107: Tobias's Return Pt. 2
Vale:She was concerned, and she had every right to be. Tobias was different; he wasnât the same one I knew before. Not completely, at least. He watched my mother closely the entire time that she was there, and when she left, he watched her depart. His eyes lingered on the spot long after she had gone. It was sort of unsettling. I thought to break the silence, but I didnât because I wanted Tobias to do it. I wanted to know what was on his mind. It was clear that this was not the same Tobias that I knew over two years ago and half of my life before that. Still, I wanted to know that there was some part of him remaining behind, whatever this darkness was that had clouded over him.âYou know, sheâs right,â he finally said to me, his back still facing me as he broke the lull in the conversation.When I didnât respond, he turned around and finally faced me with that trademark, charming smile on his face. I still didnât respond to him because I wasnât ready to. Not just yet.âYour mother,
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Alastair: Valene and Merari had been missing for well over an hour. We'd be getting nowhere on this night. Tired of waiting, I dispersed the crowd for the meeting. The least we could do was ensure the city was protected until we received more intel on who we were potentially up against. There was no point in further discussion if the whole reason behind the meeting was missing. I ordered the witches to cast border shields and alarms along the city line that would signal us whenever a rogue was near. It would at least make things easier on the pack. âAlright, letâs disperse to the borders,â I ordered my pack. âAres, spread your pack where you see fit, but I will call mine to the north and west. We'll spread out in between each designated area." âAnd what do you want us to do?â Harlyn asked. In her silence, I had nearly forgotten that she was there. "Harlyn, I-""And what are we going to do about the vampire coven?" "What do you mean?" "Are they not supposed to be assisti
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Alastair: âShe wanted to talk with him alone, Alastair,â said Merari as she answered my question about leaving our daughter alone with an undead Tobias. âShe wanted me to warn you as well. Sheâd get two birds with one stone, I guess.â If anyone could handle themselves, Valene could. I had no doubts about that, but the father in me couldnât help but be worried for her safety. Especially when considering the fact that I had just gotten her back. That was all besides the point that, yet again, I got the feeling that Merari was hiding something from me. Some pivotal information that could potentially help out the situation that Shadow Veil was steadily sinking into. âWe will discuss what else youâre hiding from us later,â I said. I wasnât in the mood to spare Merari her privacy at this point. The whole of my city was in danger, and she was keeping something from me that could potentially turn the bad luck that we were having around. Now was not the time to be blinded by my adoratio
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Vale:âIt was after she murdered me in my own homeâĶ.â An odd place to begin a story.A bunch of time had passed before we could reconvene. Mum seemed to be having a harder time than anyone had previously realized. Even me.So, when she started to tell the story of her life...and death, my heart would secretly break for her. Silence took over before the story could even really begin. Her eyes glossed over and I suddenly realized that she had begun to lose herself in whatever trauma she was about to tell everyone in the room about.âMother,â I softly called to her. I started to take a step toward her, when my father lifted his hand to pause me.Our eyes met and I knew immediately why he did this. âAlastair Wade has been on the sidelines long enough.â When I heard Fieryaâs voice, my eyes shifted to her. âFierya?â I whispered.I hadnât heard the sound of my counterpart for what felt like an eternity. I could feel her but she justâĶshe stopped communicating with me completely.âWeâĶare h
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Per usual, dad was there to soften the blow of reality for Harlyn. He stepped in, stopping me from getting brutally honest with Harly, and took it from there. It was only because I respected him that I conceded, but even my respect for my father was starting not to be enough to hold my tongue.âHarlyn, me and your mother were separated when I met Ms. Van Doren. It was while I was searching for your mother after she went feral, that I ran into herâĶmy true mate.â Dad tried to explain.âAnd that excuses what you did?â Harlyn pressed. âIs that what you are trying to say to me, dad? Really?â Harlyn spat irately.âNothing excuses what Iâve done, Harlyn," Dad spoke with conviction before he continued to further explain himself and truth be told, I was irritated by it. Not because he readily admitted to his truth but because he obviously felt obligated to give in to Harlyn's entitlement to his life before she had even existed. "Iâd been chasing your mother around the worldâĶfor so longâĶfo
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Alastair: âValene! You need to think about this! You donât want to do anything that youâll regret!â As I said this, she scoffed, my words seeming to roll right off of her shoulder as she stood up from the ground, wiped the blood from her lips, and took concentrated steps toward her unwavering younger sister. âI can assure you, dad, Iâll not regret anything that I do on this night.â âValene!â I growled and started to intercede. âYou!â she growled, stopping in her steps as she glared at me, her eyes darkened and full of rage. âStay right. There.â âOn this, Iâll have to agree, daddy.â When Harlyn said this, I looked at her increduloualy. Did she not understand the grave danger that she was in? âHarlyn, donât do this!â I could hardly get the word out of my mouth before a large ring of fire began to rise from the ground, separating me, and everyone else from the two of them. âDo you really think that will stop me from-â I reached my hand out to touch it. âI wouldnât do that, dadd
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As soon as Harlyn brought her fist down, this time, she was surprised by the swiftness of Valene’s counter.Without struggle, she caught Harlyn’s hand into hers. “That’s enough of that.” Her gnarl was guttural and inhuman. She twisted Harlyn’s arm back.Harlyn let out a howl of pain. Valene hadn’t snapped her arm yet, but I knew that it was coming.“You-you think I’m afraid of you! You think that….that you’re better than me?!” Harlyn struggled to bark through her pain. “Just because you’re no longer a weak, and tormented little human that nobody ever wanted! Not even your own mother!”With her arm still in her grasp, Valene stepped forward and so did I. This time, neither Tor
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Vale:âDisperse! Everyone disperse!â I could hear my father saying this but it was like an echo in a distant world. I knew that he was saying this on account of me, and my mother. I knew that our power colliding like it did, was damaging to everything around us, but I just couldnât stop. We just couldnât stop. Rage had completely taken over.Not only me, but my mother as well. Fierya felt my rage and she tried to keep us grounded but there was something even stronger than her. She was muted by both of our lifeâs trauma and the emotions that came along with it. There was an unstoppable fury that seemed to engulf us both, and there was no stopping it. Not without intense physical intervention. And who on earth had such strength? Part of me hoped that someone would stop it, but another part of me...the feral part of me wanted to release it all. We fought. We fought hard and anyone who got into our way was only collateral to us both. I wanted it to stop! I wanted it to stop. Or at lea
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Valene: Daughter of the Shadow Rogues   Chapter 154: Departure
VALE:The first rays of dawn painted the sky in hues of orange and pink as Valene and Harlyn stood on the outskirts of Shadow Veil, their backs turned to the familiar pack. The weight of exile hung heavy in the air, a bittersweet reminder of the decisions they had made.âThis is a big step to make, Vale,â said Tobias as we stood at the city line of Shadow Veil. âIt is,â I said. I couldnât bloody well deny his truth. Harlyn and Iâs relationship was still on the mend. There were definitely some kinks that needed to be worked out, but I felt an obligation to her. Not only to her but to Shadow Veil as well. I refused to make it easier for Dronnigan to find me. âBut you remember what my mother said, Tobi. Even if Harly wasnât leaving, Iâm not sure that Iâd have a choice. Not until I find a way to get rid of him for good.â I said. âYeah, thatâs true. Iâll be shoving off soon too.ââYour dad canât be happy about that.â Tobias glanced back at the beta and his son. âNot really, but both he
Valene: Daughter of the Shadow Rogues   Chapter 153: Dad, I Have to Tell You Something
VALE:âHarlyn Caris Wade. You almost took the life of your best friend. Your actions of attempted murder have cast an even bigger shadow on the pack. Itâs not just because of what you did, Harlyn but who you are to the people surrounding you.âHarlynâs gaze fell to the ground. There was visible shame in her eyes as these words were said. She knew that all of it was true, and so she kept silent.âYou were acting in a rash state of anger and a thirst for revenge, and because of this, youâve committed crimes of a reprehensible nature.â She looked up at him, and took a deep breath, but still, she did not say a word. It was clear that she was anxious though.âWhat do you have to say for yourself?â Silence enveloped the great hall, everyone silently and apprehensively waiting for her to speak. Until she finally did. âIâĶIâve never been a really good friendâĶa good masterâĶand especially a good sister. Her eyes wandered the room, but not for long as she finally found the gaze that she was
Valene: Daughter of the Shadow Rogues   Chapter 152: A Judgment No Father Should Have to Bear
Alastair:The tension was palpable as the pack and clan leaders stood in the great hall for the judgment that would have to be carried out.As I sat in the Alphaâs chair, looking over the crowd, I could see that every face was etched with tension and sorrow. I couldnât blame them; this was a big night, and one that I was not looking forward to.My stomach turned constant flips, a clear reaction to my anxiety as this day approached. I was dreading every second up until this very moment, and I could sense that I was not the only one.Agnes and Penny stood there, hands and feet bound as they waited for the room to gather its awaiting crowd for my judgment. They stood before me, Toran on my right and JohnâĶstruggling internally, but nevertheless on my left. Both Agnes and Pennyâs heads were bowed before me as they waited for me to proceed with the grave charges pinned against them. When the sound of the meeting hallâs large double doors could be heard closing, I knew that it was time to
Valene: Daughter of the Shadow Rogues   Chapter 151: Confessions & A Revelation
The room was dimly lit. It was clear that she was in a cell of some sort. âHello, my love.â Her voice was calm and soothing, and yet filled with sorrow. Though she wasnât facing me in real time, I could sense the shame in her demeanor as she could not even look into Tobiasâs eyes while relaying her message.âYou know that before you were bornâĶyour father and I had an affair.â she chuckled bitterly. âOf courseâĶI didnât know that he was married or mated or whatever the hell they call it!â She snapped and then took a deep breath to seemingly calm down. âBut that is neither here nor there. I did end it, baby, I truly didâĶonce I found out that-whatâĶkind of situation I was placed in. ThatâĶthat wasnât good enough for her thoughâĶsoâĶthatâs basically how my life ended that night.âThere was so much pain in her voice as she said this. I couldnât imagine how much it pained her to relive that evening. But she had to. She needed to confess her truth.âWhen I was brought backâĶall of my emotions we
Valene: Daughter of the Shadow Rogues   Chapter 150: Distraction From Reality
VALEAfter Damian plied me with a few more drinks, I stumbled home to the inn and got me a room to stay at. Since everything that went on with Harlyn, I had been saying with dad, knowing that while he wouldnât express it aloud, he needed the support. On this night, however, and maybe even the days to come, Iâd probably be staying put here. There was far too much on my mind to be placed in the same vicinity of someone who was going through as much as I was.I knew that dad was hurting, and I also knew that if I saw that, if I had to witness it, Iâd try and do everything within my power to heal him of that hurt instead of focusing on not going insane due to my own. I stumbled into the bathroom, and started the shower. Then I sat there on the side of the tub, leaned my head against the cold ceramic. It felt good against my flushed drunken skin.Suddenly, I didnât think that I had the energy to take a shower. Maybe I should just stay here and close my eyes.âI see you have had anâĶintoxi
Valene: Daughter of the Shadow Rogues   Chapter 149: A Mother's Message
VALE:There was a look on his face, one that spoke so many volumes to me and still I could not accept it. I recalled watching as Ares pulled away from Tobiasâs thoughts and memories. He was slow facing me, very reluctant.âIs it true?â I had asked him. Somehow, some part of me knew that answer but I needed Ares to confirm.It wasnât like I thought the worst of Tobias-even in spite of his new lifestyle; not like he necessarily chose the lifestyle that was thrust upon him. I could never say that Tobias was a dishonest person. Thatâs whyâĶI already knew. Still, there was something about my connection with Ares that would solidify this for me. âTell me, Ares!â I approached him, desperate for him to answer. âIs it?âWhen he nodded sullenly, I backed away from him, and sorrow immediately enveloped me. My heart ached.âSoâĶit was a lie?â I couldnât believe what I was hearing even though I knew that it was true. My dad tried to approach me. I could tell that he was as distraught as I was abo
Valene: Daughter of the Shadow Rogues   Chapter 148: Descendants & Sons Pt. 2
ValeâThatâĶnoâĶno, thatâsâĶimpossible.âTobias shook his head. âNo, Vale. Itâs not.âI couldnât absorb what he was saying to me. It was surreal. âWho on earth would the goddess deem worthy enough to procreate with?ââThe old man was never clear on that,â said Tobias. âBut heâs certain that you are. Apparently he has proof of it.â âAnd you didnât think to bring it here?âDad clearly was as flustered as I was, finding out this incredulous bit of news. Tobias looked at the alpha with a sarcastic expression. âAll due respect, alphaâĶyouâve not met my father if you think that it would be so easy to get away, let alone gather information on him-ââWait, what?!â Talon exclaimed. Apparently, I wasnât the only one who caught that. I justâĶI wasnât sure that I heard correctly. Tobias paused, his eyes falling to the floor with clear indignation. He wasnât happy about this bit of news either, but it was clear that there was merit to it. âWhat did you say?â With a resigned exhale, Tobias nodded.
Valene: Daughter of the Shadow Rogues   Chapter 147: Descendants & Sons Pt. 1
Vale:I stood there, bewildered as our eyes met. Part of me, a lessâĶconflicted part of me was elated to see him standing there. With my fatherâĶhis father, and his brother.Tobias.I cared about Tobias. Far more than I ever realized. It took him dying and then coming back to see that. But regardless, of how I came to this realization, those feelings were there. And that would never change. I was so glad to seem him alive and relatively well considering the circumstances surroundingâĶwellâĶus and our current lifestyles.Despite that less conflicted side of me, there was bigger part of meâĶa blaringly alarmed and untrusting, and even angryâĶpart of me that could only think about one thing; where was my mother?The fact that she was nowhere to be found-even now. It didnât make sense maybe, butâĶin my potentially irrational mind, I couldnât think of a reality where Tobias would even be here and mum not. I just couldnât shake that feelingâĶ.that gnawing feeling in the pit of my stomach, as I wat
Valene: Daughter of the Shadow Rogues   Chapter 146: It's Not A Social Call
VALEThe meeting hall wasnât too far away from where I was, so I didnât use a quick means of transportation. âVale,â I heard someone call after me. When I turned around, Talon was on approach. âGood evening, Talon,â I greeted.I guess any other sister would have given the Beta a cold shoulder because of what he had done to Harlyn.To be honest, as far as I was concerned, Harlyn got what Harlyn deserved. She never treated the guy with the proper respect.Still, I could tell that he was nervous about approaching me. Oh, Talon. I am on your side on this one.âHow are you, this evening?â he asked me.âIâmâĶfine,â I shrugged. âI guess.ââFine?â His steps slowed when he got closer. âYeah, just fine. Could be better. Then again, I could be worse.â âAh,â he shiftily looked around before his eyes landed on me again. He had question that he wanted to ask and I already knew who the question was concerning.âJustâĶask the question, Talon,â I rolled my eyes.He took a deep breath, and then said,
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