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CHAPTER 41 : THE THREAT

DEREK'S POV:My body felt heavy and my muscles ached like I had been dragged through hell when I woke up, confused. My mouth felt as dry as a desert, and my head ached. I looked about, blinking against the faint light coming through heavy curtains. It was a hotel room with cream walls and soft carpets, yet the air had a slight scent and cigarette odour. When I sat up and saw that I was only wearing my boxers, my bewilderment turned to fear.Pushing my way through the club, attempting to get away from the suffocating commotion, the flashing lights, and the tightening embrace of bodies, was the last thing I remembered. Then again, nothing. An empty canvas.I noticed a shadow move close to the window. There stood Annalise, silhouetted against the dim light of the metropolis outside. With a cigarette dangling from her lips and a camera in one hand that flashed menacingly in the low light, she was leaning nonchalantly.I made an effort to collect my thoughts, but the mental haze would not
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CHAPTER 42 : THE DO OR DIE

As though the weight of the world didn't bother him, Ryan Myers entered the room with a chilly, uninterested expression. I kept a careful eye on him, attempting to hide the rage seething in me. He was a few steps from me, and in the dim light of the room, his towering figure was a shadow. He fixed his emotionless gaze on mine."Derek," he uttered, his tone steady but threatening. "Queen Annalise should be avoided. You'll escape any... unpleasant repercussions if you follow instructions.”I said nothing at all and continued to stare at him intently, searching for any hints. The air was different today, even though Ryan had always been one of the more erratic ones. It wasn't your typical bluster. No, it seemed like a far darker event was about to happen.He stepped forward, and I smelt his aroma, a subtle blend of iron and leather. He had no intention of negotiating. He had an ultimatum to deliver."Insubordination is not tolerated by the Luna," he continued, maintaining his cold tone.
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CHAPTER 43 : ENTER BOWLSER

DEREK'S POV:With a snarl that echoed around the room, Bowlser sprang out of the shadows. He looked horrific, a hideous hybrid of beast and man. His enormous frame seemed to throb with unadulterated, animalistic strength, and he was at least eight feet tall. His muscles bulged and rippled with each movement, and his skin was a mottled grey. There was a wicked thirst burning in his red-glowing eyes. Sharp fangs glinted in the low light, and clawed claws flexed as if ready to tear flesh.My entire body tensed in anticipation as I tightened my fists. My blood was getting hotter, and I could feel the adrenaline rushing through my veins. As Bowlser stepped closer, his heavy feet making the floor tremble, the room around us seemed to contract, the walls pressing in. I heard nothing but the thunderous pounding of my own heartbeat for a while, and then he suddenly charged.For something so big, his speed was astounding. In a matter of seconds, he was on me, swinging his huge arm in my directi
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CHAPTER 44 : KING SYLVESTER’S THREATS

I woke up with a nagging discomfort that spread across my entire body and the acute sting of an IV in my arm. The sick bay smelt of antiseptic mixed with something metallic, and the chamber was cold and sterile. I tried to concentrate on the ceiling, but my vision became blurry. Eventually, the fight, the pandemonium, and the pain all returned to me. A nurse was adjusting something on the IV stand while the middle-aged, graying-haired doctor fussed over the machines.I attempted to move, but the tubing—no, the restraints—held me in place, and my arms felt like lead. I wanted to talk, but it took a minute to get any sound out of my throat, which felt like sandpaper."Where am I?"The doctor gave me a quick look before turning back to the screen of the electrocardiogram that bleeped incessantly. “Derek, you're in the sick bay at the castle. You were severely beaten.I blinked many times in an attempt to clear my mind of the haze. "What happened?"With a gentle tone, the nurse remarked,
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CHAPTER 45 : CONFRONTING THE POWERS

VERA’S POV:I gazed out at the wide undulating hills beyond the castle walls through the high slots in my cell. The grey tint of the sky, which mirrored the weight in my chest, served as a continual reminder of my captivity. Days had passed since the fight, since Sylvester had lashed out at me and called me a traitor, and I had been left to ruminate.I thought of ways to get out, but suddenly there was just doubt. My musings were cut short by a crisp, authoritative knock. Before I could react, the door sprang open, and two guards entered, their expressions expressionless and nearly impersonal."King Sylvester has called for you," one of them replied in an emotionless tone.Despite my refusal to display fear, I could feel the blood draining from my face. I nodded and straightened my shoulders as I followed them through the castle's chilly stone hallways. Each stride reverberated, a hollow sound reflecting the void I experienced inside. What on earth could Sylvester want now? His intent
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CHAPTER 46 : MYERS THE SNAKE

I observed the shadows created by the dim light flickering along the stone walls. Even though I still had scrapes and bruises from the fight, the pain got better every day, and I started to feel stronger than I had anticipated. I could feel it swelling inside of me, coiling like a snake waiting to strike, but at first it was gradual, like a trickle. It was this increasing intensity that kept me up at night. My body was recuperating more quickly than it should have, with flesh repairing and bones knitting.It was more than simply the physical recovery, though. There was another stirring, something primordial, something perilous.I listened to the distant echo of footsteps while lying on the bed and gazing up at the ceiling. There was a lot of noise in the castle, including whispering and power plays. Vera, like myself, was stranded somewhere in the middle of it all. With every thought of her, the veins in my arms throbbed, and I tightened my fists. I needed to reach her.The door opene
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CHAPTER 47 : THE DUNGEON

Derek’s POVThe air was thick and damp, a cold that clung to my bones and gnawed at my skin, reminding me every second of where I was. The dungeon. It reeked of mildew and rusted metal, a place long forgotten by most and designed to break the strongest of men. But I wasn't just any man.The guards dragged me in, their grip firm but wary. They’d seen the way my wounds were healing, faster than they expected, and it made them nervous. I could see it in their stiff movements, the way their hands clenched tighter around their weapons every time I so much as twitched. Good. They should be nervous. Because no matter how deep they tried to bury me, I’d claw my way out.One of the guards shoved me, hard enough to make me stumble. I caught myself, refusing to give him the satisfaction of seeing me fall."Think you're something special, don’t you?” he sneered, his voice dripping with disdain. "Well, let's see how special you are down here. No light, no one to hear you scream."I met his gaze, r
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CHAPTER 48 : THE UNEXPECTED

VERA’S POV. When I woke up, I found myself in the palace’s sickbay. My body was really weak, and very heavy. I was weighed down by an invisible load. My eyes, still struggling to open, and my mouth, as dry as the Sahara desert. On my knee was a crisscross of gauze and bandage somehow restricting the movement of my leg.Well, I blinked trying to clear the heaviness from my eyes. The sickbay's walls now felt strange and unsettling to me. I tried to remember how I got here, then instantly the event displayed crystal clear in my memory. I remembered been attacked by werewolves in the forest. I recalled been rescued by the king. How he fought and risked his life for me. My heart melted.“Oh Vera, you're awake!” My thoughts were interrupted by a castle maid. There was a tray which contained a clean towel in her left hand and on the other was a bowl of water. I smiled feebly at her, trying to sit up. “Ouch” I cried. Seems I forgot I had an injury.“Easyy” the maid said dropping the tr
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Chapter 49 : THE HARD CALL

DEREK'S POV.I found my way out of the palace with the help of Sims, the castle's chief guard. Though I still feel weak, I was quite better. I sat in my abode lost in thoughts. What about Vera? I pondered. How is she doing? What is she doing now? I hope she's safe. I thought to myself. I couldn't even grasp a single reasonable thought, my brain felt like a tangled web of confusion.I need to see Vera regardless, she must know the truth, she must know I didn't do anything and that I'm not a bad person, she should know I really love her. “What should I do? No, that's wrong. Wait, maybe…. Ugh!” Outside, morning freshness veiled the valleys. The weather's gentle breeze soothed my soul. A knock was heard on my sitting room’s door. I walked up to the door to see who It was. “My guy,” James greeted, stretching his hand anticipating a handshake.James was my childhood friend, we were really close and we both were known for causing mischiefs in the pack when we were young. As we were grow
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Chapter 50 : PERSUASION & REJECTION

DEREK'S POV.I stood there waiting till King Sylvester went back into the castle. When he eventually did, I headed to where Vera was sitting.As I walked towards her, I began to doubt myself . My palms grew really sweaty, and my legs felt heavy and difficult to lift. But I know I must reassure Vera of my love and show her that my love is unwavering and unchanging. She still looked as beautiful as she was, if not more beautiful. As I walked to her I admired her eyes and smile. Vera was a goddess and I couldn't afford to lose such beauty.Vera looked up at me, she seemed surprised. She didn't look excited seeing me. Instantly I started having double thoughts but I went on still.“Hey love, happy to see me?” I said smiling. “What in heaven's name are you doing here Derek I thought you escaped from the castle already” Vera said with a rather serious tone. She didn't just say this to me, did she? What has come over her? I thought. I stood, confused on what to reply. She has never spo
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