Mag-log inBACK TO THE PRESENT>>> FORESTKallias looked around him and saw that half of his men had fallen. They had been fighting the guards for just an hour, and only a few of the guards were dead.They were going to lose. "Keep your stance!" He said to the remaining men. "Don't let fear cloud your thinking; we can do this." His words seemed to encourage them; the men quickened their pace, and more guards went down.*Let me out.* Kallias heard Theo's voice, but he ignored him. Now wasn't the right time.Kallias saw two guards running towards him, and he stood still, his mind calculating their moves. When they were almost on him, he moved a little to the side and drove his sword quickly into one, while he held the other at his throat. He didn't waste any time ripping the lung out, and blood splashed on his face, giving him an eerie look.Kallias glanced around him again. The number of guards was already reducing. Maybe they had a chance after all."Your Majesty!" Ventimus shouted from a distan
A Few Hours Earlier>> Palace Marcus woke up as early as he could, his body vibrating with anticipation. Today was the day. He had his blades ready, along with his armour, which he would wear when his brother's army arrived.Yesterday, he had moved around the palace, studying the guards and anyone and anything related to Maxwell, but they had all seemed at ease, unaware of what tomorrow was about to bring.He couldn't wait to see the look on Maxwell's face when Kallias arrived.Marcus walked out of his room, trying his best to act as normal as possible. He spotted Ella and Chris from a distance, and they shared a quick, subtle look. They were all ready. Then they all went their separate ways. Marcus stepped out of the royal quarters, heading to the path that led to the palace gates. At least, it would be faster if he were to see them coming instead of waiting to hear a commotion.Just as Marcus walked towards the gate, he heard loud voices coming from a distance, and he halted, his e
The next day came, and the men rose as early as dawn. Most of them were sober thanks to the tea Silas had made. Kallias told Silas to anchor the men as they did a little training, then he went off with Ventimus. They went to get the weapons and armour the men would wear for the battle.Kallias led the way, going around rocks with Ventimus trailing behind him. He finally came to a stop at a closed-down cave and went over to a big rock, trying to move it."Give me a hand." He said over his shoulder, and Ventimus rushed to help him. They both pushed the rock until it rolled away, exposing a large hole. Kallias went in without hesitation, while Ventimus hesitated a little bit before going in too; then he saw Kallias light a torch on the wall, giving the cave a little light.Ventimus's eyes darted around until they caught sight of something glittering in the illumination of the light. He slowly understood what was lying on the floor.Armours."Your Majesty, is this where the weapons were k
A week later, the men assembled again in the secret shed, with Kallias as their anchor, and trained intensively. Then, around midday, he gave the signal for them to stop and gestured for them to come closer.When they all gathered around him, Kallias began to speak."Today will be the end of our training." He announced, and the men began to murmur. "Tomorrow, we are going to war." He added, and the murmur turned to an uproar, but it slowly died down when Kallias raised his hands."I know I didn't warn you, but I have watched all of you, and I know that we are all ready.""But it's too sudden, Your Majesty." Someone said."I know, but warriors are meant to always be on their feet.""What about weapons? Surely we won't be fighting with our bare hands." Another person commented."Put your mind at rest about the weapons; they will be distributed tomorrow before we leave. And also, before we get back to what we were doing, no one is returning home tonight. We will all stay here till dawn,
Amelia headed to the King's court and met the head guard, who stood with the attendants outside the drawing room.He eyed her as she approached. "My Lady, what brings you here?" He questioned her."I want to see His Majesty." Amelia replied, but the head guard didn't step aside. "Move." She frowned up at him."His Majesty is resting and definitely would not wish to be disturbed.""Tell him Lady Amelia wishes to see him."The head guard didn't budge. "His Majesty can't be disturbed.""I have something important to say to him!" Amelia thundered, and her voice reached Maxwell inside."What's all that commotion outside?" He asked lazily from within.The head guard turned to the door, but he didn't open it. Instead, he answered from outside. "It's Lady Amelia; she wants an audience with Your Majesty."After his response, silence reigned, then the door creaked open finally, and a lady hurried out, her fingers fumbling with her blouse."Let her in." Maxwell's voice drifted out again, and the
Back 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
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
Adriana fought against the hand clamping heavily on her mouth but Ton was stronger and he succeeded in forcibly dragging her away.Adriana's hands came up to the hand on her mouth and tried to remove it but it came down only an inch and she bit down hard.Ton snatched his hand away mumbling curses
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







