AMELIA’s POVI gasped in shock looking at Gamma Raphael, who had a wicked grin on his face.‘Gamma Raphael was a sorcerer? Oh, my!’ I exclaimed internally.How come nobody in the pack knew about this? Since my stay in the pack, I hadn't perceived any sorcerer aura from him. I thought he was just a stupid pervert who abused his power.Charles dropped me down and pushed me gently to stand at his back.“Stay at my back Amelia. This just got much worse than expected.” He muttered.Charles was indeed right. The portal of the forest of the dead was intentionally shifted to the route we passed through. From the current situation, it was obvious that Gamma Raphael was responsible. He was the grade D sorcerer who had shifted the portal.He knew about our escape plan, he had been following us. But why? What business did he have with us? I understood that he would want to play the role of catching a breeder who had killed the king and escaped. But why would he go through all this trouble of even
TALON’s POVAfter waiting for some time, and the maid wasn't back, I began to feel impatient. I ordered another maid to go find out what was happening when the door opened and the maid entered alone, breathing heavily.I raised a brow, waiting to see if Amelia would enter but nobody entered.“Where is she?” “Your highness. I…I…went to her room and I…I…” The maid stuttered.I was having a bad feeling about this.“Speak up.” I said coldly.“I…I saw the body of the head maid, laying dead.” She finally said, shaking. My heart skipped a bit, not because of the news, but because Amelia might be in danger.“Where is Amelia?” “I didn't see her.” She said.For a moment, it seemed like my heart stopped beating. ‘Had she been kidnapped?’ ‘Was she hurt?’ “Get the guards immediately, and search for her!” I exclaimed, trying to stand up from the bed, but I was unable to as the pain in my stomach pinned me down.“Urghh.” I groaned.“Your highness, are you okay?” The maids asked, rushing to check
AMELIA’s POV“Noooo!! Amelia!!” I heard Charles yell. Tears streamed down my cheek as I watched him struggle to handle the creatures, while trying to reach out for me at the same time.I closed my eyes when I felt the cold blade on my skin. Maybe this was my punishment, for trying to escape my cruel fate. I should have just stayed at the pack and endured everything. What more could happen to me in the pack than the usual maltreatment and over working?I had been too greedy, I had wanted more. I wanted to feel that taste of freedom, to be finally free from being called names, from being subjected to breeder, from being reminded of my status. Now here I am, about to be killed.The life of the one person who cared for me, was at risk all because of me. Maybe I shouldn't have agreed to escape with him. I should have just stayed and face the punishment. Even if the punishment was death, I would gladly die, as long as Charles wasn't implicated.But now, not only would I die, Charles would a
AMELIA’s POVThey were Talon’s men. They stopped to smoke tobacco. They dared not do it in the carriage, as they would be fished out later on and get punished. I had seen a guard being whipped for smoking in the carriage.“I wondered why the beta would do such a thing, knowing the consequences of they get caught. I mean the girl is beautiful, but she's the king’s breeder!” One of them exclaimed.“I wouldn't blame her though, you should see the way the king treats her. Plus the way she gets over worked, I would probably the same if it were me.” Another added.“How do you know all these Mister goody two shoes?” The one who had spoken earlier sneered at the other one.“I’ve been stationed in the palace sometimes so…I see these things.” He shrugged.“We should probably get going before the commander punishes us for late coming.” The other one chuckled, throwing the stuff away before walking to the carriage. The carriage drove away, and I sighed in relief.We hid there for a moment, in cas
AMELIA’s POV“I can handle them. Stay near me, so that they won't use you against me.” Charles whispered.The scrawny rogues licked their lips and looked at us like we were some kind of delicious meal. If it were some other wolves, they would have backed out upon feeling the aura from Charles. But these were rogues, they felt no emotions as their wolves and souls had been corrupted. Rogues were once normal wolves, who chose to not belong to a pack, or rebel against it. Getting rejected by other packs, leads to a state of depression which can cause their wolves to become rogue. Though there were other factors which could make a wolf rogue, this was the one I knew of.The only thing they had in mind, was to kill and destroy. They immediately leapt at us, attacking at once. With a swipe of his right hand, Charles sent them flying. I sighed in relief, maybe I had panicked for nothing. These wolves weren't strong.They charged again, and Charles grabbed them one by one, stabbing his claws
AMELIA’s POVWhile Talon was cold, Cassio was playful. It was hard to believe that they were even related. “The last time I checked, Talon doesn't want mate. He only wants pups. Hope it isn't want I’m thinking.” He said, looking at Charles suspiciously.“Plus, you both look….off. You guys escaped, didn't you?” He asked.“It's exactly what you're thinking. We escaped and we are actually on our way to your pack, but luckily the heavens brought you to us.” Charles said.“And here I am,thinking I saw you here probably because you were on your way to see me, cause you missed me.” He frowned a little, pouting like a kid.“In your dreams.” Charles sneered.“You're on your way to see Talon, aren't you?” Charles asked.“I see you're still smart as always. Normally, I wouldn't bother. But it would seem somehow to people, if I didn't go to see my sick cousin. It's not even like we're close plus he doesn't even visit.” Cassio scoffed.“We have a lot to talk about.” He turned serious.“You can re
AMELIA’s POVI immediately ducked to the side, holding my breath. ‘What the hell was she doing here?’ I screamed in my head. The woman who was leading us paused, frowning when she noticed my sudden movement.“Amelia, what's wrong?” Charles asked with a puzzled look on his face, as I hid behind the door.“I can't go in.” I said in a low voice. “Miss Brown, why is the door wide open? Are you expecting some important guests?” I heard Luna Chloe ask.The woman escorting us was Miss Brown, I realised she didn't tell us her name but that wasn't what was important right now. Miss Brown paused for a moment, subtly looking at me.My heart began beating rapidly, that I felt it might beat out of its rib cage. I hoped she wouldn't say anything, cause if she did, it would be over. Charles, understanding that something was wrong, he shifted away from the door.“There's no one there milady.” Miss Brown answered, her tone curt and polite.“Then why did you leave the door wide open? Are you trying to
AMELIA’s POVI frowned, stepping forward cautiously. The light above the bathtub flickered, casting shadows. My gaze landed on the tub, and I froze.The decaying body of a young woman lay stiff in the bathtub, her lifeless eyes staring at nothing. Her dark hair clutched the sides of her face. The tub wasn’t just filled with water, it was filled with dark blood.I stumbled back, gripping the door handle as bile rushed up to my throat. My heart beat increased, and I felt like I would pass out at any moment. I wanted to scream, but it was like my throat was blocked. ‘Run girl run! The killer might be nearby!’ The voice in my head screamed. Finally regaining myself, I dashed out of the bathroom with the speed of lightning. I ran straight to Charles' room, which was just at the corner.I banged on the door furiously, and after a few seconds, Charles unlocked the door, putting on only a pair of trousers. “Amelia? What's happened? Why are you breathing like that?” He asked, puzzled.“Ther
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
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
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 POVThe two days in which Rosette had to spend with Dimitri were over, and we were headed back. Rosette found it hard to control her emotions as we left. I could tell she was already feeling something for Dimitri, my judgement earlier was wrong then.Them being together was something that was close to impossible. I wasn't ready to let go of one of my best men as a matter of fact, Charles gone was already enough. I didn't want to lose one more again. It was hard to find loyal and trust worthy men, who weren't plotting something against me or were after my power.Even with Charles betrayal, if I were to pick between him and a new beta, I would pick him over and over again. Setting his escape aside, he was loyal to the core and a formidable training opponent who could match my pace in a physical combat.As for gamma Raphael, I was yet to uncover what happened to him. Some said he was dead, but his body was never found. Others said he escaped, but there was no reason for him to do
AMELIA’s POV“Alright, alright. Let's not talk about him anymore, our focus should be on Charles and Ivana.” Cassio said, to ease the tension.“My apologies for speaking about him like that, at the end of the day, he's still your mate.” Scymodus muttered.“It's alright, I didn't pick offence.” I smiled.A knock at the door made us keep quiet. Our movement paused, as we simultaneously looked at each other.“Who could that be? I’m certainly not expecting any visitors. I declined all appointments.” Scymodus said in a hushed tone.“What if it's Charles and Ivana?” I whispered.“Then they would ha—”“Open the door for goodness sake!” A familiar voice exclaimed, it was Charles.“No, no, no. Don't give me that look. You should go get the door instead, Ivana would skin me alive.” Scymodus objected, as Cassio kept on forcing him to get the door.I stood up to open the door myself.“It's so good to be home.” Ivana muttered as she entered, closing her eyes probably to enjoy the warmth of the hou
TALON’s POVI couldn’t shake the feeling, she was here. I saw her, Amelia. I would stake my life on it. The way her amber eyes locked onto mine for that fleeting moment, I felt her presence in every bone of my body. Yet now, it was as if she’d disappeared into thin air.Rosette stood in front of me, with a puzzled look, like I had gone insane. I could feel the lie in her tone, though her words seemed harmless enough.“Charles wasn't here. And like I said before, I was expecting him to come with you.” She said in a firm tone.I stared at her deeply, waiting for her to make a mistake, but she gave nothing away. My wolf growled low in frustration, pacing restlessly inside me. It didn’t add up. I knew what I’d seen and felt.“You’re certain?” I muttered in a cold tone. “No golden-blonde hair, no amber eyes, no one who stood out to you in any way?”Her brows furrowed, as she sighed. “I swear, Talon. No one like that has been here. I don’t know who you’re talking about. What the hell is wro
AMELIA’s POVA veiny, long hand gripped my leg as I got into the portal. I tried hard to get away from its grip, but it proved futile as it kept trying to drag me out of the portal. Scymodus held my hands tightly, as Cassio held him from the other side as they were already in the portal.“Pull harder!” Scymodus yelled.It was a wonder, how a hand had so much force against we three. I noticed the veins on the hand were a dark purplish colour, and it had sharp claws which pierced my skin. After trying to wriggle out my leg with no effort, I decided to use my other leg to push, and that was a great risk as I could fall out of the portal. But I had to do it, there was no time. With Scymodus gripping me tightly, I brought forward my other leg and pushed it down with as much force as I could muster.It released my leg, and made to grab it again but I dived immediately into the portal with Scymodus’ pull. The force emanating from inside the portal caused us to part our hands, and we began f
Chapter forty-five:TALON’s POV“Amelia.” I muttered softly as I darted my eyes to the other side of the wall, someone was watching me. I was sure as hell that it was her. My heart began to beat rapidly, like it had never done before. I walked towards the wall, where I felt her gaze.“Bastard!” Dalton growled as he struck me with the fake magic with intense force, on my left arm. I felt a sharp burning sensation, as my skin started to melt.“Yessss! Die bastard!” He hissed, “You always think you’re invisible, now look at how pathetic you look at this moment. Very soon, you’d be without a left arm. Guess what? I’ll make sure to paralyze each and every part of your limbs. Then I’d boil you alive in front of your soldiers, and my pack.” He laughed out loud.“Isn't that wishful thinking? You barely did anything.” I chuckled dryly.“I see you're still being arrogant. Maybe if you reduce your arrogance, I might give you a painless death.” He smirked.“What's the use of reducing it if I woul