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Author: Ela.Amore
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-07-02 04:01:21

GEMMA

I couldn't get my mind off the fact that I needed to speak to Matteo. My wolf, Nala, was also insisting. I felt that I could get my answers from her.

The room was colder now. I was sitting on the ground and it was causing my bones to ache. I shifted slightly, wincing as the cuffs around my wrists tugged against my skin. The chains rattled. I needed to focus.

Matteo. I had to talk to Matteo.

The idea kept eating at me. He was Astra’s right hand, he was the one person who could’ve seen this
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  • Claimed By The Darkwood Brother    148

    ASTRAMy mind raced as I tried to think of what he could have uncovered. Matteo and I had been careful. He had gotten the letters and burnt them in a metal bin in my room. We hadn’t left anything behind or so I thought. Or, did one of the scouts throw us in?“What kind of traces?” I asked, forcing my voice to sound almost bored.Emmy’s eyes moved to mine, and for a moment, I could swear he saw right through me. “Oh, just some remnants of communication. It seems that someone has been sending messages to certain individuals in the northern villages; stirring up unrest and encouraging rebellion.”They were going to know it's me.Ragnarok’s jaw tightened, his knuckles turning white as he gripped the edge of the table. “Do you know who?” he demanded.Emmy hesitated for just a fraction of a second, but it was enough to make my heart beat to quicken.“Not yet, my lord,” he admitted, “but I have some leads. I’ve traced the messages back to a few individuals. I think they've been quite vocal a

  • Claimed By The Darkwood Brother    147

    ASTRAIt was time to lie.I leaned in closer and lowered my voice. “I’ve been hearing whispers in the halls. Some of the guards who were stationed at the east tower have been acting strangely. I think they might know something.” I said. I was spinning a tale but I was going to go for it.He raised an eyebrow. “The east tower, you say? That's interesting. I hadn’t considered that.”“Just a thought,” I said, trying to sound casual. I didn't want him to suspect that anything was afoot. “But since we're both hunting down the rumor mongers, I could look into it. See if there’s anything worth pursuing.”Emmy stroked his chin in thought. “Perhaps or maybe I should investigate that myself. You know, I’ve never been one to trust rumors. I prefer to see things with my own eyes.” He said.I felt panic rise in my chest. I messed up. Why did I bring the east tower? The east tower was where we kept the real letter Ragnarok had sent. I knew I should have burnt the letters immediately after I got the

  • Claimed By The Darkwood Brother    146

    ASTRAThat was an off thing to say.I quirked my brow in question but, I nodded. This was it. This was our chance to save Nic and the others and make things right.As I turned to leave, I felt a need to say something more. “Gemma,” I called, turning back to look at her.“Yes?”“I know I’ve done terrible things and I know I can’t change the past. But I promise you, I’ll do whatever it takes to make this right. For all of us.”She stared at me for a moment before she finally nodded. “We’ll see about that. Prove it with your actions and not just your words.”With that, I turned and left the room. I took a deep breath. I had made my choice. Now, I had to see it through.I found Matteo leaning against the wall, arms crossed. He stood a while away from Gemma's room. He looked up as I approached. “What’s going on?” he asked.I took a deep breath. “We’re going to need to move. Gemma has agreed to help us. She asked me to reach out to Nate,” I said. “There’s a plan but it’s risky.”He raised a

  • Claimed By The Darkwood Brother    145

    ASTRAI got down on my knees in front of her.The cold ground bit into my skin but I ignored it. I looked up at Gemma. “I’m sorry, Gemma,” I said. “I’m sorry for everything I’ve done to you, for every lie and every betrayal. I’m sorry for being my brother’s pawn and for using you. I know I don’t deserve your forgiveness, but I’m asking for your help. Please, help me make things right.” My voice broke with emotion.I wanted to make things right. Why wouldn't she believe me? Gemma looked down at me in shock and disbelief. For a moment, I thought she might laugh but she remained silent.“I know you don’t trust me,” I continued, “And I don’t blame you. But I swear, on everything I hold dear, I’m not playing a game. I’m not here to deceive you. I just want a chance to make things right.”The silence continued and I could hear the sound of my heartbeat in my ears. I held my breath, waiting.Finally, Gemma spoke, “Get up,” she said.I hesitated, then slowly rose to my feet. I watched her car

  • Claimed By The Darkwood Brother    144

    ASTRAI overheard Ragnarok talking with his trusted advisor— Emmy. Emmy suggested that he gather all the leaders in one place and then make the White Wolf openly declare that she was on his side.It would stop all the rumors from flying around.I had to get to her first before Ragnarok would find a way to threaten her. I was sure that he was going to use the prisoners. He was going to use the rebels because he knew she had compassion and she wouldn't want to see them dead. She would do as he says.I walked with purpose towards her room. I needed to speak with Gemma and somehow convince her that I wasn’t here to play another game or trick her into serving my brother’s ambitions. I was truly against him.The door to her room was ahead. It was a heavy wooden door with iron bars so she couldn't break out. Two guards stood at attention, their eyes widening slightly as I approached. They were used to seeing me roam the fortress, but never this far. I always made sure to see Gemma when they

  • Claimed By The Darkwood Brother    143

    ASTRAThe next morning, the air was crisp and the sky was painted in shades of blue and gold. It was a stark difference from the grey skies we always have around here. Maybe that was a good sign. Maybe the moon goddess was on my side.I sat in my chambers. There was a stack of letters laid out before me. They were all from Ragnarok, addressed to various pack leaders, allies, and those who had been sitting on the fence about joining his cause. I had intercepted them before they could get sent.The contents were predictable. There were promises of power threats of annihilation or both. He was playing a dangerous game and now it was my turn to make my move.I began crafting letters of my own, carefully mimicking Ragnarok’s handwriting and style. It was tedious work, but it was necessary. Each letter I forged had one purpose: to sow seeds of doubt about Ragnarok’s intentions. As well as doubts about his alliance with the White Wolf.I crafted rumors and lies, each one was designed to cont

  • Claimed By The Darkwood Brother    5

    GEMMAI swallowed hard and turned my head to get a glimpse of him. Not who I was expecting, my enemy! He must be joking. The werewolf king would never be my second chance mate.He helped me stand straight and took his hand to my neck with his face close to me. "You are stubborn, aren't you? You lef

  • Claimed By The Darkwood Brother    4

    GEMMANo matter where I turned, all I heard were the voices of everyone laughing at me. They were all mocking me. My ears were filled with their laughter.As usual, nothing good ever comes out of my life no matter what. I thought I would finally have something to smile about in my life but who was I

  • Claimed By The Darkwood Brother    3

    GEMMAI thought he would lie to me or something but I didn't feel anybody on me. I slowly opened my eyes and caught him staring at me with his arms folded on his chest. I scrunched up my face in disgust knowing he was scrutinizing me. Not that I could see his eyes moving away from my face, but he i

  • Claimed By The Darkwood Brother    2

    GEMMA"Ma'am, it's not what....." She cut me off before I could say the words out."Rita!" She called out loud to the head of servants, who came rushing towards us immediately."Yes ma'am.""Take this brat away and get her prepared for the arrival of our guest. He would be here in two hours.I am do

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