"Ma'am, is there anything I can do for you?" Isabelle's maid stood by the side of the bed, looking over her."Just get me a glass of water." The sounds that came out of Isabelle's mouth sounded like a wheezing old woman.The maid had difficulty understanding her. But because she had experience taking care of people, she understood it after a moment of thought which Isabelle wasn't pleased with.She was in severe pain and needed some kind of pain relief.The male wolf who had brought her from the fighting ring didn't bring any form of medication. When the maid had asked him why he didn't take her to a hospital, his reply was 'Alpha's order.'For the past few days, Isabelle had been slipping in and out of consciousness. Her maid had stood by her bedside, taking care of her to the best of her abilities.She was afraid she would pass out because of a lack of adequate medical care.Initially, Isabelle's condition was not bad but she had been exposed to the cold for too long she started rea
Alexander looked at the smallish man sitting on the couch in his office.On seeing him, Micheal immediately stood up as a form of respect even if the greying hair on his head showed he was older than Alexander.He was nothing as Alexander had imagined. He had thought he would be a man who commands great power. But standing before him…"Greeting Alpha." He said with his head bowed low.Alexander nodded his head to the greeting as he gestured for him to take a chair by his office table. They watched the man as he got up with difficulty. He seemed like he was sick but that was unlikely with witches. He had known he was a with by his smell and the aura surrounding him.He didn't have the arrogance of a werewolf. Micheal began playing with his hands on his lap. Alexander's presence was unsettling especially with his bloodshot eyes as having not slept for days."You…" Micheal was cut short by a hand that was raised by Alexander.Alexander had done that because he needed Susan to be there
Susan looked at Micheal. She observed the room had gone silent. Alexander and Aiden waited to hear her reply. But she wouldn't be telling them about herself so soon."Let's focus on the reason you are here." She smiled at Aiden who looked like he had been slapped.He had stood up from the couch and walked over to Micheal, placing his arms around his chair. He didn't want to miss even the slightest emotion on his face."Alright. Since you do not want to answer, it's fine. I can tell you are a very powerful witch because of the aura around you. So I was only curious. Hope I didn't touch a spot?" Micheal asked in concern."No, you didn't. Now you can continue."He had actually hit a nerve but she didn't want it to show. She had used her powers to create a false emotion that could be felt by others. And what they saw on her face was a neutral emotion.She was sad. For years she never wanted to go through that memory lane but Micheal just undid that in a moment."How come Claire's powers d
Dane felt a shiver go through his bones. He heard the echoes of his feet against the floor. The long pillars cast hidden shadows which felt like he was being watched by someone. He could not bear it any longer as he rubbed his hands together. He followed the girl who wore a long white robe through different halls. Her face was hidden with her veil. He had no idea if she was a woman or not because of the way her body was covered with so many clothes.The last time he had visited, it hadn't been so eerie. Now, it felt worse. It seemed like the spirit of death was lurking around the walls.Why the hell didn't he send a letter instead? Deep down, he knew the reason. He wanted to curry favor with him."Sir, this way." The voice of the lady in front of him made him jerk his head toward her.It was like metal scraping against metal. From her veil, he could see her eyes. They were blood red.Holy fuck! He followed the direction of her hand and found out that she was pointing to a surprising
Dane paced in his dimly-lit room, his mind consumed with thoughts of the devastating news he had just received from Kendrick. The weight of his words hung heavily on his heart, and Dane could feel his anxiety creeping up his spine like a vine choking its prey.He knew he had to tell Isabelle, but the thought of her reaction made him shudder. Isabelle was fierce and she would never agree to the terms Kendrick had laid out. Dane tried to come up with ways to break the news to her gently, but his mind was blank. He was stuck, like a prisoner in his own thoughts.As he paced back and forth, the room seemed to shrink around him. The walls closed in, the shadows grew longer, and the air grew thick with tension. He could feel his palms sweating and his heart pounding in his chest. He had never been this nervous before.But he had to get it done. Kendrick had made it clear that failure was not an option. He had given Dane a task, and if he failed, he would suffer the consequences. Kendrick w
Absolutely not. I won't be going to another town to visit another witch," Susan stated firmly, her arms crossed over her chest.Mia raised an eyebrow, sensing that there was more to Susan's refusal than just a dislike for traveling. She leaned into Nicklaus and whispered, "Do you think this has something to do with her relatives?"Nicklaus nodded, understanding Mia's suspicion. He had heard stories about Susan's fallout with her relatives but he didn't know the details."Why not?" Micheal asked, his brow furrowed in confusion. "I sense that this has something to do with having a relationship with this said witch." He said with a shake of his head.Susan shook her head with anger in her eyes. "Don't you dare involve my family in this! I said I don't want to go and that's final! We will find another way to bring Claire back to life." She said as she began to pace the room."Enlighten us." Aiden said as she looked at the rest people in the room waiting for an approval and they all shook
As they walked down the dusty, empty street, Susan's frustration was palpable. "Why do these people have to be so unfriendly?" she muttered, scowling at the closed doors and windows. "It's like they don't want anyone to find my mom."Nicklaus, walking a few steps behind the witches, said nothing. His sharp senses were picking up something in the air, something that made him uneasy. The hair on the back of his neck stood on end and he gripped his claws tighter.Michael, sensing the tension, tried to lighten the mood. "Come on, Susan. You're a powerful witch, surely you can find her on your own?"Susan turned to glare at him. "I don't need your sarcasm, Michael. And besides, Abigail has always been one to hide her tracks. That's why we need to talk to the locals."As they continued down the street, they heard whispers and murmurs from behind closed doors. Susan marched up to one of them and banged on the wooden surface. "Excuse me, we're looking for Abigail. Can you tell us where she is
Some moments earlier…….Dane stood on the edge of the forest, his keen senses alert. He could feel the tension in his muscles, his eyes scanning the horizon for any sign of movement. He could hear the rustling of leaves in the trees, the distant sound of running water, and the soft whistling of the wind. But he could not see them.He had been following them for days, his orders to keep a close watch on Nicklaus and his mates.He could not afford to fail this time around. He had not told Isabelle what was expected of her. He had decided to take on this first before he would tell her about it. He didn't want to get distracted on this mission.Dane took a deep breath and began to move through the trees, his senses on high alert. He could smell the earthy scent of the forest floor, the sweet aroma of wildflowers, and the faint scent of smoke. He followed the trail left by the group, his instincts telling him that they were close.As he moved deeper into the woods, the trees grew thicker a