You Cannot Trust An Assassin

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• Vermillion Haze (Red Riding Hood Series)   Bribe

  RUBY VERMILLIONAs we approached the building, I hid behind Linda's back to avoid being seen by others. We entered the building and entered the halls with ease. I had dragged her along with me to help me escape Dreyar and Riftan! I don’t want them to see me! Not after what happened with Riftan and I."I think Lord Dreyar has gone home." She told me. "There's no sign of him around here."I look around. It's true. The guards were in their normal positions and the maid did not seem to be tasked to make food for him. Could he have gone home?"You think he has gone home?"The maid nodded, but her eyes were full of disappointment. "Maybe so. That's too bad I was not able to see his face."I chuckled at her and pinched her arm. "Nah, you don't have to see his face. What's the point anyway?""I wanna see if the man chasing you is handsome or not~"The woman nudged my shoulders repeatedly, attempting to tease me more and more. "Cut it out, Lin."We reached the stairs and headed to the corri

• Vermillion Haze (Red Riding Hood Series)   Merciless

  ZEN RIFTAN"Let go me! Dammit!" The rogue shrieked in agony as the sentries pulled him for a discussion. He was tossed on the concrete floor with all of my men watching, jeering at him. Blood leaked from his clothes, his wounds torn open. His breathing became uneven when Hector and I stepped in for a view."Seems that you had fun with him, huh." I turn to Hector. He tittered and smirked at me, "Just a little, but I was worried that he wouldn't reach here alive. You didn't know how relieved I was when I opened the bag to see him gasping for air."I had invited Dreyar here to investigate the situation of these pathetic, stray rogues. I thought that the situation was well-handled by the other alphas after the conference, but it turned out that these rogues were not as 'easy' to handle. They have completely gotten out of hand.And they’re highly intelligent, something I didn’t expect from them."Pull out the sack from his head," I ordered my servants, to which they obeyed. Upon pulling

• Vermillion Haze (Red Riding Hood Series)   Confused Feelings

  I grappled on Riftan's strong arms as he deepened the kiss. I couldn't breathe and the butterflies fluttering inside my stomach weren't helping.My mind was going crazy.I quickly pushed Riftan away and bit his lip. The male took a step back, head hung low. I stared at him, shocked as he wiped the blood from his lips."Was it too unpleasant for you?" he asked.I was too stunned to reply. I remained there, blood leaving my face."I will be heading to my room now," he told me and turned his back. "Good night."Riftan then walked away, as if nothing happened between the both of us. I covered my lips with fingers-ghasted.What just happened? Was that a dream?"Vermillion?" a voice said from behind. "What are you still doing back here?"Vale approached me and grabbed my shoulder, only to see my pale face. "Are you okay? You look like you have just seen a ghost.""I-I...""Come with me, I'll escort you back to yo

• Vermillion Haze (Red Riding Hood Series)   Memories of the Plum Tree

  It had been days, and my wounds were healing. Linda’s herbal medicine was truly magnificent. I rolled my arm, testing the pain. A dull pang remained. Not fully healed yet.Riftan was busy today, leaving me free to explore. I turned to Linda, who was preparing snacks. “Anywhere entertaining around here?”“Yeah.” she gestured toward a barren tree in the distance. “That used to be a plum tree. Riftan wouldn’t let us cut it.”“A tree was important to him?” I squinted at it. Lifeless, no leaves or blossoms.Linda’s expression softened as she stared at the tree.“Lin?”She blinked, shaking her head. “Sorry.”I frowned. “Something on your mind?”She hesitated, then smiled. “Just remembering the last time it blossomed.”I leaned in, “Tell me.”She sighed, “When Lord Riftan was young, I saw hi

• Vermillion Haze (Red Riding Hood Series)   Beyond the Lines

  SPECIAL CHAPTER - Beyond the LinesThis is special chapter I've created and the first introduction to Captain Robynn. I hope you will enjoy it!___________________________________The wind blew wildly in the North.Hooded figures leaped from branch to branch, leading a trail of armed soldiers. Their flags suspended in the air, displaying the bright colors of their symbolic nation.They marched against the snow, spears on their hips, ready to thrust. The King stood before them, leading his men to the rickety, frigid path."Halt!" the general roared and the men behind him did not march any further. The King stared at the distance before him.The assassins from the trees were not happy with the King's soldiers. To them, all they do was make sounds and put this entire mission to waste.Robyn, the male with the green hood hissed in annoyance."Captain," one of his apprentice called

• Vermillion Haze (Red Riding Hood Series)   Change of Heart

  "Your carriage has been prepared outside, Lord Riftan."He stood up and adjusted his coat before turning his gaze to me. I grabbed our bags and slung the other strap over my shoulder."Are you all set?" he asked, his eyes scanning me briefly.I nodded, giving him a thumbs-up. "Yeah, I'm all good to go.""Give me that bag.""What?" I glanced down at it. "Oh, this? It's fine. These are my things. I'll carry it.""Give it to me," he insisted, holding out his hand. "I'll carry it for you."I sighed in defeat and handed him the bag. "Don't peek inside, okay?""Of course I wouldn't."We left the inn and headed downstairs. Near the entrance, our carriage stood ready, the same navigator from before waving in acknowledgment. I returned the gesture, since Riftan, as usual, was too cold to do so.Dreyar, Stella, and her husband, Zephyl, were also waiting at the entrance."Ruby!" Stella called out with a bright smile.