AMELIA’s POVIvana used her broom to struck the hand, as it put up a fight trying to crawl up the broom to lunged at Ivana. She muttered some words, and the hand became paralysed immediately.“It's the hand, the one that attacked me at the portal.” I whispered.“You're bleeding badly.” She muttered, as she dropped the broom and came to me. She sat me on the bed, while she stood to bring a mashed, green gooey substance. She wiped off the blood, and I gasped when I saw how deep the wound was, it would leave a scar. It claws really went deep.I hissed from the biting sensation I felt when she applied the gooey substance.“Sorry, it’ll only hurt a little.” She assured.“What's this?” “It's a healing paste, made by an ancient divine herb maker. It was discovered by the grand witch. We witches, go to her domain yearly, to receive bottles.” She explained.“You have a ruler too, I thought witches were independent.” I asked, as my gaze drifted to the hand which laid on the floor with no movem
TALON’s POVI let out a sigh when we arrived at my pack. Making preparations for the war was not at all difficult, my men were always prepared and ready. All I had to do was to get hundreds of my men set, against thousands of their own men.“My lord, the guards at the torture room reported that Gaius attempted to claw out his heart himself. He wants to kill himself. Should I prepare the carriage?” Dimitri informed.This makes it more obvious that he was hiding something. I knew he had something to do with the missing gamma, Raphael. There had been no success in finding Raphael. Gaius had been so intent on joining my pack, before all this. I figured out that he was involved with someone from my pack, which was Raphael and now he was nowhere to be found.“No, I’d take a bath first. Tell them to keep watch till then.” I said, and Dimitri answered hesitantly with a nod. “My lord. If he kills himself, then we wouldn't be able to get anything. The other men we captured seem practically use
TALON’s POV“Be careful with the way you widen your eyes, the flies surrounding your wounds might jump in.” I said.“Wha…what are you talking about? Who's Raphael?” He managed to say, amidst his shock.“Tch, you should know better than to respond with this. Do not make me repeat myself.”“I knew it since the time I set my eyes on you, you're a demon. Bastard!” He spat.“Any new names for me? That's the only thing you've been calling me for the umpteenth time.” I rolled my eyes.“Speak up, while I’m still being all nice and chatty. I personally don't like using the black salt to make culprits talk, unless I’m forced to. Now just be a good boy, and spill out everything. Who knows, I might get you treated and let you leave.” I shrugged.“I don't want your damn offer, I was even planning to kill myself before these idiots stopped me.” He glared at the guards, “I already made up my mind to die, do you think I’d be scared of you?”“You might think you'd get away with all this, but I promise
AMELIA’s POVI couldn't help but smile as soon as I was out of the Westlands. The warm sun of Dawnsville hit my skin, and I basked in it. The cold had been terrible, and as cool as the Westlands looked, I still preferred Dawnsville over it. A carriage was waiting for us as we stood near the border that separated Dawnsville and the Westlands.“Oh, finally.” Cassio exclaimed as he rolled on the dusty, warm floor. The two guards who stood near the carriage, had a bewildered experience on their faces. They tried hard to maintain a neutral expression.“My lord.” One came forward when Cassio stood, and led us to the carriage. Charles was already seated, reading a scroll. I looked beside him, where a stack of scrolls sat.“When you're done dilly-dallying, you should return to your duties. You have a lot to do, both for your people and for your ladies.” Charles commented amidst reading, adding a drawl to his last words.“Ugh, I'm so tired. I don't even have the strength to take a look at even
AMELIA’s POVI turned back sharply, scanning the area but I found nothing. I rubbed my arms together, as the place got even more colder. I wondered if a door or some windows were left open.I looked left and right, before inserting the key into the lock. I felt a soft tap on my shoulders, which had me jerking away as my heart skipped. I turned to see who, or what had tapped me and found Alessia standing a few feet away from the door, looking at me with concern.“My lady, is everything okay?” She asked.‘How did she get there?” Was the first question that entered my mind.“Alessia, how come I didn't see when you got here?” I asked.“I got here some seconds to a minute ago. I saw you unlocking the door, and decided to surprise you.” She answered, and I loosened up.The cold had stopped, and everywhere had returned to its normal temperature.“Did you notice something? The unusual coldness of the hallway, and it just disappeared.” I chuckled.“Maybe it's because you’ve stayed in the Westl
TALON’s POV“Don't fucking play with me. He didn't involve you in it? Bullshit.” I scoffed, as I tightened my grip on his neck.“My lord, he might die. We haven't gotten what we wanted yet.” Dimitri voiced, which made me loosen my grip a little.“I swear with…with… ever…everything that matters to me.” He stuttered.I freed him, and he heaved while coughing seriously. “You swearing, means nothing to me. I’d choke you death, if I wanted to.” I sneered.“I really don't know anything about the ritual.” He gulped, fear evident in his eyes.“Tell me, you know him closely as you both worked together. What do you think his next move would be when he has such plans in mind?” I asked, twirling the nail in with my fingers, and his eyes followed the movement. He knew what would happen if he dared to tell a lie.“Raphael would gain everyone's trust first, which he I’m sure he had already achieved. Then, he would find a suitable place for this ritual where no one would be able to disturb him. If h
AMELIA’s POVShe was right, there was nobody beside me. Where had Alessia gone without informing me? She was right here, but it seemed she disappeared into thin air as Miss Brown came. Maybe she quickly dashed to get something she had forgotten. But I looked at the distance between where we were in the garden, and the mansion was quite much so I wondered how she did it.“Uh, Alessia was here with me. We were doing the drawing together, and I was talking to her.” I answered.“Alessia?” She raised a brow.“Yes, Alessia.” I returned, “The maid assigned to me.”“How come I don't know any maid of that name?” She asked no one in particular, the frown on her face deepening.“There are quite a lot of maids, so it's normal that you wouldn't be able to remember all of their names.” I shrugged.“I’ve been here minutes ago, I can swear I saw you talking to thin air.” She said, narrowing her eyes.I didn't know what to say again, I had explained to her that Alessia was here with me minutes ago. I
TALON’s POV“My lord, a wheel of the carriage came off. It seemed it wasn't well maintained. I should have double-checked the carriage before we started the journey. I am guilty of that, as I put his highness’ life in danger, I hereby would receive any punishment meted out to me.” Dimitri bowed.“Yeah, yeah.” I rolled my eyes. “It's not a coincidence, isn't it? Someone is so desperate in making me a bad egg in the midst of the council. Interesting.” I grinned.Dalton was indeed not bluffing when he said he would report me to the general council. He knew I obviously had the upper hand in the war, and he didn't want to back down without a fight. He was only making things more complicated for himself. I wondered if he was that dumb, or he had forgotten that the fake dark magic he had used, would definitely implicate him in the council case.I was sure he had someone from the council, that was why he had the audacity to report me to the council. The council summoned me, and it was where I
TALON’s POV“I’m sure there must have been some kind of misunderstanding, my lord. I’ll talk to my men.” Dalton hurriedly said, pulling Marion to a side and speaking in a hushed tone.I observed when I first met Marion, that he was a good man. I would definitely recruit him into my pack when the war was over.“Alpha Dalton. You do know that you're delaying the council’s work. We have other things, much more important than this to handle.” Ariel spoke.“Sorry for the delay, my lord. My men would like to testify again.” He heaved, and mumurs erupted among those on the round table.I saw Ariel glared at Dalton for some seconds. “Alright. Let's hear what they have to say, since you said there was a misunderstanding. But note that if they reverse their statement, the case would be looked into thoroughly.” Ariel warned.“Speak up.” Dalton urged Marion.“There's nothing else to say, my lord. What I explained earlier, was how it happened.” Marion gave a deep bow to Dalton.Dalton threw Mario
TALON’s POV“Alpha Talon, let's get straight to the point as you have been informed of what you are charged with. What do you have to say to this to prove yourself innocent, before the council drops a verdict?” The head-council Ariel asked.“Nothing.” I muttered, with my gaze focused on the little stick on my hand.“Nothing, really? He’s clearly taking the council as a joke just because he's one of the most powerful alpha’s around.” Ahoy, a councilman snapped.I could feel Dalton's gaze on me, and I looked up. He had a smug smile on his face, which says “I got you now.” If only he knew, he’d have back out, and just let the war take place in peace. He had only charged me with trespassing, and severe harassment of his people which quite surprised me. I had done more than that, I wondered why he didn't charge me with using black salt, as the substance had been banned by the council.“Talon, you're quite aware that you’d be punished if you can't say or provide evidence to exonerate yourse
AMELIA’s POVThe maid assigned to me was dead, then…who was Alessia? An imposter? What was her aim for doing this? Why did she had to disguise as the maid assigned to me? The fact that we were already becoming friends only gave me mixed feelings.Plus Miss Brown mentioned something about me seeing a ghost, I didn't like where this was heading to. The answer clawed at me, but I refused to process anything. I wanted to hear it from the horse's mouth.“The thing is…” She paused, sighing with her shoulders dropping. “I don't know how to tell you this, because it seems like you have already become close friends with her.” “Speak, Miss Brown. What is it? Don't hide anything from me.” I urged, upon seeing her reluctance.What was it that she was hesitating to tell me? Was Alessia a spy from another pack that maybe came to steal information? Or was she some killer, or some kind of creature that I didn't know about.“The woman, the maid that had been helping you is dead.” She dropped. “And wh
TALON’s POV“My lord, a wheel of the carriage came off. It seemed it wasn't well maintained. I should have double-checked the carriage before we started the journey. I am guilty of that, as I put his highness’ life in danger, I hereby would receive any punishment meted out to me.” Dimitri bowed.“Yeah, yeah.” I rolled my eyes. “It's not a coincidence, isn't it? Someone is so desperate in making me a bad egg in the midst of the council. Interesting.” I grinned.Dalton was indeed not bluffing when he said he would report me to the general council. He knew I obviously had the upper hand in the war, and he didn't want to back down without a fight. He was only making things more complicated for himself. I wondered if he was that dumb, or he had forgotten that the fake dark magic he had used, would definitely implicate him in the council case.I was sure he had someone from the council, that was why he had the audacity to report me to the council. The council summoned me, and it was where I
AMELIA’s POVShe was right, there was nobody beside me. Where had Alessia gone without informing me? She was right here, but it seemed she disappeared into thin air as Miss Brown came. Maybe she quickly dashed to get something she had forgotten. But I looked at the distance between where we were in the garden, and the mansion was quite much so I wondered how she did it.“Uh, Alessia was here with me. We were doing the drawing together, and I was talking to her.” I answered.“Alessia?” She raised a brow.“Yes, Alessia.” I returned, “The maid assigned to me.”“How come I don't know any maid of that name?” She asked no one in particular, the frown on her face deepening.“There are quite a lot of maids, so it's normal that you wouldn't be able to remember all of their names.” I shrugged.“I’ve been here minutes ago, I can swear I saw you talking to thin air.” She said, narrowing her eyes.I didn't know what to say again, I had explained to her that Alessia was here with me minutes ago. I
TALON’s POV“Don't fucking play with me. He didn't involve you in it? Bullshit.” I scoffed, as I tightened my grip on his neck.“My lord, he might die. We haven't gotten what we wanted yet.” Dimitri voiced, which made me loosen my grip a little.“I swear with…with… ever…everything that matters to me.” He stuttered.I freed him, and he heaved while coughing seriously. “You swearing, means nothing to me. I’d choke you death, if I wanted to.” I sneered.“I really don't know anything about the ritual.” He gulped, fear evident in his eyes.“Tell me, you know him closely as you both worked together. What do you think his next move would be when he has such plans in mind?” I asked, twirling the nail in with my fingers, and his eyes followed the movement. He knew what would happen if he dared to tell a lie.“Raphael would gain everyone's trust first, which he I’m sure he had already achieved. Then, he would find a suitable place for this ritual where no one would be able to disturb him. If h
AMELIA’s POVI turned back sharply, scanning the area but I found nothing. I rubbed my arms together, as the place got even more colder. I wondered if a door or some windows were left open.I looked left and right, before inserting the key into the lock. I felt a soft tap on my shoulders, which had me jerking away as my heart skipped. I turned to see who, or what had tapped me and found Alessia standing a few feet away from the door, looking at me with concern.“My lady, is everything okay?” She asked.‘How did she get there?” Was the first question that entered my mind.“Alessia, how come I didn't see when you got here?” I asked.“I got here some seconds to a minute ago. I saw you unlocking the door, and decided to surprise you.” She answered, and I loosened up.The cold had stopped, and everywhere had returned to its normal temperature.“Did you notice something? The unusual coldness of the hallway, and it just disappeared.” I chuckled.“Maybe it's because you’ve stayed in the Westl
AMELIA’s POVI couldn't help but smile as soon as I was out of the Westlands. The warm sun of Dawnsville hit my skin, and I basked in it. The cold had been terrible, and as cool as the Westlands looked, I still preferred Dawnsville over it. A carriage was waiting for us as we stood near the border that separated Dawnsville and the Westlands.“Oh, finally.” Cassio exclaimed as he rolled on the dusty, warm floor. The two guards who stood near the carriage, had a bewildered experience on their faces. They tried hard to maintain a neutral expression.“My lord.” One came forward when Cassio stood, and led us to the carriage. Charles was already seated, reading a scroll. I looked beside him, where a stack of scrolls sat.“When you're done dilly-dallying, you should return to your duties. You have a lot to do, both for your people and for your ladies.” Charles commented amidst reading, adding a drawl to his last words.“Ugh, I'm so tired. I don't even have the strength to take a look at even
TALON’s POV“Be careful with the way you widen your eyes, the flies surrounding your wounds might jump in.” I said.“Wha…what are you talking about? Who's Raphael?” He managed to say, amidst his shock.“Tch, you should know better than to respond with this. Do not make me repeat myself.”“I knew it since the time I set my eyes on you, you're a demon. Bastard!” He spat.“Any new names for me? That's the only thing you've been calling me for the umpteenth time.” I rolled my eyes.“Speak up, while I’m still being all nice and chatty. I personally don't like using the black salt to make culprits talk, unless I’m forced to. Now just be a good boy, and spill out everything. Who knows, I might get you treated and let you leave.” I shrugged.“I don't want your damn offer, I was even planning to kill myself before these idiots stopped me.” He glared at the guards, “I already made up my mind to die, do you think I’d be scared of you?”“You might think you'd get away with all this, but I promise