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Chapter 89: She'll Not Stay Pt. 1
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Valene: Daughter of the Shadow Rogues   Chapter 90: She'll Not Stay Pt. 2
She brushed past me without another word, and I fought with every ounce of my being not to yank her up by the arm and force her into seclusion so that we could hash it out. Something told me, however, that if I did, Iâd only succeed in making things worse.I turned and watched her saunter away from me, my arms crossed in aggravation. âWeâre not done here, little one.â She paused, turned only slightly, and looked at me. âYes, we are, old man.â without another word, she did something that I had never seen before of an inhuman. Her body seemed to burst into a flight of shadow-like bats, and suddenly, she disappeared into the sky.âShe is going to be a problem.â Bain seemed to realize this as he witnessed what I did.âA challenge she will be,â I agreed with my beastly counterpart.âYesâĶ.why do I feel like you welcome the challenge?â When he said this, a grin played across my lips and gradually became wider. I was amused and a tad bit excited about the idea of forcing the little spitfire
āļāļĢāļąāļāļāļĢāļļāļāļĨāđāļēāļŠāļļāļ : 2023-11-10Valene: Daughter of the Shadow Rogues   Chapter 91: She Says There's Nothing to Tell...Is There?
Vale: I sat on the kitchen island, eating a bowl of Moose Track ice cream drenched in fudge. My sweet tooth had kicked into exceptionally high gear today, and I knew why. I hadnât eaten a meal- a real meal for almost a day and a half. Trying to be a good girl was definitely not agreeing with me. With a small sigh, I dug into my bowl and took a large bite of my fudgy ice cream. Eyes closed, I savored the rich fudge when I started to get a splitting headache. âYou alright in here?â I heard the resoundingly deep voice of my father ask me as I sat on the island counter trying to enjoy my sweet treat. âBrain freeze,â I murmured as I squeezed my eyes shut tightly as if that would help alleviate the pain that I was feeling. I took a deep breath after the pain subsided and just looked at my father, giving him a small smile before I returned to my steadily melting treat. âThose can suck.â âYeah,â I replied to him. âThey certainly can. In fact, I am almost certain that they always do.â
āļāļĢāļąāļāļāļĢāļļāļāļĨāđāļēāļŠāļļāļ : 2023-11-15Valene: Daughter of the Shadow Rogues   Chapter 92: Simmering Tensions Pt. 1
Alastair:I should have known that she would be late. Even the elusive vampire elder, Lucious Madris, had made an early appearance. His son, however, was, not so eager to make his presence known.âAlastair Wade!â Lucius Madris approached with the same charm and subtle deviousness that heâd carried through his eight and a half centuries of life. âIt is always a pleasure.ââIâd say the same, but it usually depends on what kind of mood youâre in, Lucius.â To my reply, he found no offense and simply responded with a grin. He knew that I was right. âRight, you are, alpha," he confirmed and continued with further amusement. "I guess I can be hard to swallow at times. However, since Shadow Veil is the priority, I promise to be on my best behavior tonight. Or at least, I'll try.â âHm,â I took his word with a grain of salt and a raised brow. Iâd always have to make a mental note to keep an eye on him. âYour son,â I shifted the subject. âI take it, he will not be gracing us with his presence
āļāļĢāļąāļāļāļĢāļļāļāļĨāđāļēāļŠāļļāļ : 2023-11-15Valene: Daughter of the Shadow Rogues   Chapter 93: Simmering Tensions Pt. 2
Harylyn's eyes were bloodshot and narrow. She could hardly put proper words together as she stumbled through her response. âAsâĶas the blo...odyâĶv-vampire said. Well, e...except I canâĶI can hold my alcoh-my alcohol,â she slurred.âApparently, you canât," I hissed under my breath. So irritated by Harlyn's reckless behavior. Already, things were turning out to be a mess, and the meeting hadnât even started yet. I simply could not afford to have two children acting out erratically.Toranâs son, Talon approached with impatience. âIf itâs alright with you, alpha, Iâll take her upstairs so she can sleep it off.ââThank you, Talon.â I knew it was as frustrating for him to see her that way as it was for me. When I handed her off, I noticed the flush in her cheeks. She seemed to be ashamed of her actions now when she noticed that Talon was standing before her. Harlyn suddenly became silent and docile. It was all of a sudden that Harlyn was seemingly more aware and apologetic of her actions.
āļāļĢāļąāļāļāļĢāļļāļāļĨāđāļēāļŠāļļāļ : 2023-11-17Valene: Daughter of the Shadow Rogues   Chapter 94: A Bitterness She Can't Place
Vale:After I left the house, I stood there and just looked at the large home for a moment. Not for sentimentality, though.They were about to talk, and it was bound to turn into an argument if I knew my mother and father. And I did. Then again, I did jump the gun in even assuming that my mother would stay long enough to talk. She was more the flighty type. Especially, where hard conversations were concerned.Hmm, mother and father. The idea of them being in the same vicinityâĶ was off-putting. However, it seemed that this whole time, they were never too far away from each other. The amused expression that I had quickly turned into a frown as I thought about it. This whole time, one big-no huge secret that they both shared. My father, I couldnât hold too much fault with since he didnât even know that I existed. Or well... in the fleshly sense, at least.That woman, however. A completely. Different. Story.I walked away from the house, suddenly irritated. I wanted to feed. Bad.Thatâs
āļāļĢāļąāļāļāļĢāļļāļāļĨāđāļēāļŠāļļāļ : 2023-11-17Valene: Daughter of the Shadow Rogues   Chapter 95: The Lycan King's View of Things
Ares:When I saw her standing there, staring at the house, her eyes wandering along the length of the Wade estate, I stood there and simply watched. I liked watching her.Something was on her mind, and I had no idea what it was. What is she thinking? I asked to myself as I stood there in the distance, desperate to know what was on her mind.I didn’t make myself known just yet as I shamelessly took that time to admire how beautiful she was. And the sweet scent that seemed to change into something ever sweeter whenever she was near.The black distressed pants she wore hugged at her thick thighs and a plump backside. She had on a leather jacket that covered the mid-drift shirt t
āļāļĢāļąāļāļāļĢāļļāļāļĨāđāļēāļŠāļļāļ : 2023-11-19Valene: Daughter of the Shadow Rogues   Chapter 96: A Normal Night For Vale
Vale:“Put her in the car!”..........The voice was muffled and almost demonic in tone…or maybe that was how I envisioned it as I heard a cold whip against my ear….”Finally, I’ll be rid of you for good.”I was paralyzed by the words….by the distorted memory of my death. I could not recall much but the physicality of it all. Or the lack thereof.I couldn’t move. I could hardly feel or even mutter a word.“I cannot wai…..ore for you, gopher
āļāļĢāļąāļāļāļĢāļļāļāļĨāđāļēāļŠāļļāļ : 2023-11-19Valene: Daughter of the Shadow Rogues   Chapter 97: Under Her Gruff Exterior Pt. 1
ALASTAIR:Weeks had come and gone since Val and her mother returned home. Though my eldest little girl and I were not necessarily on bad terms, my situation with Merari and even Harlyn was a little rocky. Well, a little more than rocky.Harlyn still hadnât completely accepted the fact that Valene was home, and she seemed quite cross with me for having as good a relationship with her as I did despite everything that had been going on. It didnât make sense to me but the best that I could figure was that maybe she was resentful of the fact that Val became the one thing that she never thought she should be.I could not begin to understand the complexities of my baby girlâs mind, and at this time of my life, I felt it a waste to even try. I knew enough to love her unconditionally, and for me, that was enough.This was all besides the fact that things had been too shaky around Shadow Veil to be concerned with such trivial matters.Was I still concerned? Of course, I was. What kind of fath
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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,
