LOGINBack in the palace the next day, Marcus had sent a secret message for everyone to gather at the abandoned house by nightfall.When night fell, they entered one by one, sneaking away from their duty posts.As usual, Erica was the last to come in, and when they were all present, Marcus began the meeting."It's been so long since we gathered here. How have you all been?" He asked, and they nodded, giving their responses."How's His Majesty?" The royal aide asked Marcus."He is well. He sent his regards." "When will we be able to see him?" The royal aide asked again."Soon, and that's why I called for this meeting." Marcus paused. "There will be war, and it's definitely going to happen here in the palace, and I'm telling you this because I want every one of us to be safe when that day comes, and I also want the able ones to perhaps join in the fight if they wish.""I will join," Rad spoke up."Me too." The royal aide added."We are here whenever or however you need us." Ella chimed in, a
Kallias stayed with the men all day, and they all indulged in intensive training, not exempting himself.Their bodies glistened with sweat, their muscles rippling as they lifted weights. Then they shifted to sword dueling with one another.The next training was about lifting five logs of wood and passing them to one another."One, two, three." Kallias's voice rang out, and the men lifted the logs again."Yack!" The men responded, their voices strained. They passed it around.Kallias repeated his words again, and they gave their response.They continued for a long time then night came, and Kallias gathered everyone around."Good work today." He began. "You all have shown diligence and great skills, and I'm so grateful for each one of you."He let his words sink in before continuing."There is no need to repeat words. I'm just here to inform you that we are going to war very soon, and I know we are all doing our best, but I need us to buckle up and train harder.""Your Majesty." Someone
Marcus came back from the Noble's tavern and went directly to his room. On his way there and back, he felt someone following him, and he was certain it wasn't just a feeling.Someone was actually following him. He had seen them before they could disappear into a corner.He scoffed as he changed into a light tunic. He was sure Maxwell was the one who put a tail on him.He needed to be careful.Marcus finished dressing and stepped out of his chamber. He went out of the royal quarters and decided to take a stroll around that area. He wandered around the royal quarters, then to the King's court and Wing. He was already moving towards the palace gates and decided to turn back.But he didn't take the path he had taken before. Instead, he used another route. Marcus moved silently down the path and saw the royal quarters from a distance, but another movement caught his eye, and he glanced over just in time to see Maxwell's head guard disappear into a corner with another person wearing a hood.
Kallias bent over a piece of paper, charcoal in hand, drawing on it. Ventimus and Silas were with him, and they watched as a spear came to life.It wasn't like anything they had seen. The spear handle had loops on either side for someone to insert their hand, and the spearhead curved at the tip."We need to create this weapon," Kallias said, still outlining the spear."Why can't we use the usual spear?" Ventimus asked him."It would be useless in battle. Those spears are heavy, and they would tire out our men. This," Kallias tapped the paper. "Will be much better. We are going to use lightweight wood, and this spearhead will be made of silver.""But if the wood is lightweight, wouldn't it put us in danger? What if our opponent slashes the wood with their sword and it breaks?"Kallias straightened up and grinned. "That wouldn't be a problem. This spear isn't like an ordinary spear. Even after getting broken, it could be used as a miniature spear, or I'd rather say a dagger. Look at the
*I love you.**I love you too.* The voices sounded in her head, and Adriana's eyes slowly fluttered open. She felt someone's presence beside her, and her head turned to the side. It was blurry, but she could see the silhouette of a person, and the first person that came to mind was Kallias."Kallias..." Her voice was barely audible. The person leaned forward. "Adriana." The voice wasn't Kallias. It was Sonya's.Adriana's view cleared gradually, and she was able to make out the older woman's face. She tried to sit up, and a sharp pain stung her head from within.Adriana quickly shut her eyes and groaned."Are you alright?" Sonya's arms immediately wrapped around her, supporting her so that she could sit up.Adriana shook her head. The headache was increasing by the second. "No, I have a severe headache.""I prepared a herb tea." Sonya brought a cup to her lips. "Here, drink this. It will help with the headache."Adriana's nose twitched at the smell coming from the cup. She looked d
The next morning, Kallias and Silas headed out to the secret shed. He had gone to check up on Adriana before leaving, and apart from waking up briefly in the middle of the night, she was very much still in her slumber.Kallias and Silas reached the shed and stood at the entrance, waiting for the others."When are your men coming?" Kallias asked Silas after waiting a while."They promised to come early." Was all Silas could say. He was also worried and hoped they would really come.Moments later, the sound of hooves approached them, and they saw a large troop of men on horses coming. Ventimus was at the front, leading them towards Kallias and Silas.Kallias went up to them as they drew closer, and they all dismounted and bowed their heads immediately."Your Majesty." They chorused, and Kallias's eyes swept over them, then he glanced at Ventimus."You didn't tell me they were this many.""Those aren't all my men. Your brother, Prince Marcus, also had his men join us. And I spoke to some
Adriana held the wall for support, feeling like her world had come crashing down.She couldn't deny what she had heard within this door.Xavier was having an affair with her sister.The realization hit harder than their words and her despair turned into rage.How dare they?How dare he deceive her
Footsteps echoed on the marble floor as people bustled around with trays of food, drinks, and flowers. The air was misty with the scent of the delicious food being prepared and mingling with the flowers hung on the walls.A woman with grey hair tied into a tight bun barked out orders and tapped her
Adriana's eyelids fluttered open and she opened her eyes slowly.The first thing she saw was the moon nestled between the clouds, its silver light shining down on her face. This was a beautiful night and on a normal day Adriana would have enjoyed gazing at it feeling at peace, but now peace was far
Alpha Raymond stared at his soon-to-be son-in-law like he had grown two heads.Xavier's lips quivered and he repeated the exact words he had spoken a moment ago.“Adriana is dead.”“How foolish of you to say that about my daughter!” Alpha Raymond snapped.“I didn't want to believe it as well, but i







