Destruction lay upon Lei's path, leaving a trail of onyx-colored blood in her advance. Those who challenged the girl either lost a body part or were paralyzed completely. Though Lei was beyond exhausted, she carried on, her eyes set on the prize— the flag.Lei walked towards the middle of the maze, where she could see the flag held by a gigantic werewolf. “Careful!” one warned her before she could proceed any further. “He has the blood of the ancient titans and the wolves!”‘Is that why no one has circulated the flag all around the maze? They’re afraid to approach him?’“No one has attempted to take the flag yet?” she asked the cowering werewolf she had just beaten in combat.“None,” the wolf replied while pressing onto his wound as the blood kept leaking. “Should you defeat him, you’ll have to defend yourself from others.”“But there are no more others,” was Lei’s dreadful response. “Are there?”The wolf kept its mouth zipped, and Lei slowly closed the distance between her and the gi
"The Auction is tonight." Casa walked towards Lei's bed and sat. Lei stared out the window, looking at the busy streets from outside. It was already 4 in the afternoon, and the sun had just set.Cataleia had not had her dinner yet, nor she intended to. Her appetite was not the best when she woke up that morning. Casa became worried about her friend."Look, Lei, you have to get ready. The Auctioneer is going to get pissed if he sees you not well dressed. You are his biggest asset as of yet. You need to look good."But Lei was not in the best mood to answer."Lei..?" Casa nudged her arm for a little bit, then the girl finally spun her head at her."Casa... what if the Prince buys me instead of Ajax?""What are you talking about?""What if he gets ahold of me instead?""You're not seriously thinking about pulling back, are you?" Casa holds her hand. "Lei, you have to make up your mind. Going back to Askavan, he'll surely gang up on you and kill you. He has more power there."Cataleia fro
"Lord Aron, I am glad you could make it!" the Auctioneer greeted his most awaited guest. "When the brothers said you were in the Highlands, I thought it would be possible for you to miss it.""You lack too much faith in me." Alpha Aron replied and then jerked his head to his sons. "How can I not be here today when my sons asked me so nicely?""I see," The Auctioneer let out a forced chuckle. "Well then, the show is almost beginning. Please, have a seat."The Alpha sat first, and then his sons followed accordingly. The Auctioneer then excused himself away to the backstage to get ready.The Nyth brothers kept their eyes on the stage."Father," Ares turned his head to him. "You didn't have to come with us if you're exhausted.""I'm alright, Ares. You don't have to worry about anything.""You look pale, Father." Arthurian chimed in. "Have you been eating well?""The food in the
The gruff male raised his father's banner high and mighty. The auditorium was dead silent and not a breath interrupted the illustrious eldest child. His draping cape of wolf fur which he skinned from the Alphas he slew wrapped loosely on his broad shoulders; his cold face blanched in a spiraling obsession to own.One could see the future Alpha was agitated."Half a million for Cataleia Reiss! An outstanding amount!" The Auctioneer said through the mic. His face was pale too. At that point, he thought Prince Kai would win over her. "I have no words!"Ajax's crimson eyes fixated on Lei's and the girl shuddered, her knees near to giving up. The two locked eyes for a few seconds before Lei broke her stare from him. Ajax, however, did not stray his eyes away from her."He's staring! He's staring!" Angela squealed. "You're saved now, Lei!"Prince Kai gave Ajax an unpleasant glower before lowering his banner. He slumped against his seat, defeated and rejected. His eyes fixated on the woman w
Being escorted inside the Nyth's mansion was a new experience for Lei. She could not stop staring at the high ceilings and noticed that every step she took had carpet underneath. For so long she surmised that carpets can only be seen in grand palaces and cherished ballrooms. At the end of the carpeted hallway stood five shadowy figures, eyes glowing in either shades of crimson and azure. Her small figure was between the two huge wolf guards as they approached the Alpha's sons. "Have you said your farewells to the Auctioneer?" Ares asked her."I have," she replied firmly. "I am forever grateful for your help.""Then perhaps you should face the person who has helped you." Ajax's stony voice chimed in. She moistened her throat and then faced Ajax with a full face. "Thank you for fighting to keep me, Lord Ajax. I am forever in the debt of the Nyths."There was silence between them before Ajax turned around. "Good," he said and unlocks the door behind him. "I hope you are more than re
He smiled at Cataleia and then released the door, causing her to fall on her back and into the floor. Arthurian's smile clearly succumbs into a grin before turning around— his pink and blue robes flowing just behind him. He then walked away, leaving Lei in complete horror."That guy..!" she clenched her fists in irritation. "How dare he call me 'entertainment'!"She got up on her knees and then went inside her room, shutting the door entirely behind her. She looked around and again allowed herself to drown in the impression of the space they had given her.Indeed they have been quite generous with this donation. A room with two wardrobes filled with every item a woman has to ask for. And her bed— thrice the size of the bed she had at home. The floor was fully carpeted. She walked towards the bathroom and then opened it. There, she saw a massive bathtub which she had only seen in the houses of nobles. She shut it close and turned around."Eek!" The girl almost fell on her back. It wa
“You’re dressed.”When Cataleia ejected herself from her bedroom, Ares and Axel were just walking in the corridor right by her door. The two were utterly confused as to why the woman was dressed as if she was going somewhere.“Do you have any appointments?” Ares asked her in a gentle voice as he always did.“Your brother Aiden assigned me somewhere today.”“Aiden?” Ares’s eyes became concerned. “Where?""He told me that I should accompany your Father today. To the Alpha's meeting, I believe.""You're going to the Alpha's meeting?" Axel's brows angled worriedly. "But that place is for grown-ups only.""Is it that bad?" "You are not required to go," Ares told her. "The Meeting of the Alphas is supposed to be a very exclusive event. By the name itself, only Alphas are supposed to join.""Please do not underestimate me." she defended herself. "I am here to serve you, not to become a burden.""What's the matter here?" Aiden and Axel immediately lowered their heads at the sound of the voi
“Tristan Blackwater? Who’s that?”“The name of the Alpha we are about to eat.” “Eat..?”“Meet.” Arthurian coughed, masking his words. “He is father’s cousin.”“Tristan Blackwater is your Father’s cousin? And you’re telling me that in this meeting, there is a possibility that Ajax is going to kill him because he will lead the negotiations?”“Precisely.” He nodded at Lei, but the girl could not believe what she was hearing.“Are you serious? But you’re family!”“Ajax has already killed many members of our family.” Aiden told him. “Killing another isn’t new to him.”“What..? Are you hearing yourselves right now?” she fired back. “Family should be supporting one another. In a world where you’re prone to being hunted and full of enemies, you should surround yourself with family more!”Arthurian smiled slyly at Cataleia and tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. He found her adorable when she became agitated.“Sometimes, when you are seated on a high throne… family becomes your notori