เข้าสู่ระบบQueen Reyna was already waiting in the cave when Alpha Jerry arrived. Though she had probably left later than everyone else, she had the advantage of flight. She was sitting on a smooth stone, humming softly and distracting herself by performing little magic tricks when Jerry’s shadow darkened the cave entrance.“You are welcome Alpha Jerry. “ She said politely.“Queen Reyna, you are here already. Hope your journey was good and safe?” He replied.They inquired about each others families and kingdoms, avoiding asking about the scandals they’d heard whispered across the lands. The conversation was awkward because Reyna and Sharon had been friends.Reyna had heard about Sharon's execution, and she believed she was innocent. Right now she was ven dying to hear everything from Jerry himself, but it was not the time or place to ask. This was serious business before them, and the less tension they was, the better.They paused as they heard horse hoofs approach the cave. Both rulers tensed as
Reyna was supervising Hira’s magic lessons when Lara burst into the solar, red with anger. “What’s this I’m hearing? Why is Hane being made regent while you are away?” Lara demanded. “Hello sister, how are you this afternoon?” Reyna asked calmly. “I demand any answer!” “I appointed him.” “Why?” “Because he is a member of council and by law the ruler may appoint any council member to sit in for them while they are away.” “I am a member of council too! Why wasn’t I chosen?” Reyna glanced at the teacher, who had been watching to the sisters exchange uneasily. “Will you please excuse us Holly?” She asked. “Get out! Do you have to be told?” Lara barked. The teacher ignored Lara, bowed to Reyna and left with Hira.“You wanted to know why you weren’t chosen?” Reyna asked, “This is why! Look at the way you spoke to Holly just now, how you speak to everyone, how you behave. The people have no affection for you. I’ve told you many times, you can’t win love through fear, it may comma
The guards stiffened as Lord Feng approached the throne room. “His lordship is not here Lord Feng.” One said. “Is he with Lady Elena?” “No. In his chamber. And he asked not to be disturbed.” “Whatever he is doing there can never be as important as the journey to the Moon Pool.” Feng said gravely. The guard began to say something, but Feng ignored him and continued down the corridor to Dusk’s chamber. As he approached, he saw Drianna emerge. Her smug smile faded when she saw him and a look of guilt passed over her eyes. She bowed nervously and hurried down the hallway.Her mistress was in her solar, so what was she doing in Dusk’s room? The obvious thought came to his mind but he pushed it away. Dusk had a pathological hatred for wolves, no way he would ever stoop so low as to sleep with one, especially a slave.Maybe she has been sent by Elena to give him a message. He knocked and hearing Dusk’s growl, entered. The Lord of Vampirehaven was reclining on his bed looking satisfied
The sun hadn’t risen when Donton left his quarters on the east side of the palace courtyard. As usual for Zombie kingdom the the weather was pleasant, neither hot or cold, sunny or dark. Citizens said it mirrored the temperament of Mortava. As he walked slowly through courtyard guards greeted him respectfully. As the High Adviser to the king Copra, the first sovereign of the dead, he had the power to make or break any citizen but he was just and fair, and tried to make sure the king was too. A hard thing to do considering how stubborn, arrogant, and headstrong the king was. But Donton was the oldest zombie in the kingdom and sometimes even the king had to listen. He entered the castle, knowing little prince Roydo was already up, sitting patiently by his window to watch the sun rise. He smiled remembering the boy and made a mental note to bring him some more history books from the library. His smile disappeared as he walked down the long corridor and descended to the art crypt, wh
Silence fell. Jerry rubbed his temple and sighed heavily. “Still think you did the right thing making her Luna?” Glen asked, breaking the silence. “What choice did I have? She was carrying my heir.” “You could have made Kyle legitimate without marrying Mona. It’s been done before. Remember when Alpha –“ “Yes I remember.” Jerry cut in impatiently. “So why did you marry her? Was killing your true Luna worth it?” “Don’t start!” Jerry warned. “Sharon was executed for her crimes.” “Yet you regret that execution. I can hear it in your voice right now.” “Enough Glen.” “Why? Is the memory of killing the only woman you ever loved still painful?” The knock on the door stopped Jerry’s angry reply. “What is it Mona?” He shouted. The door opened and Frank came in cautiously. “It is me Alpha. I wanted to talk about your trip. I can come back if now is–“ “No. Come in. I thought it was someone else.” Mona, Frank thought wincing. From Jerry’s angry tone h
There was a gentle knock on Jerry’s chamber door, so soft that if would have gone unheardif he hadn’t been listening for it. But to Jerry, it sounded as loud as the gong used to warn the kingdom of enemy invasion. He has been expecting the knock all morning. But still, he wasn’t ready for it. “Come in.” He said heavily. An old man with silver white hair walked in. He closed the door softly and bowed, but didn’t come nearer. “You have it?” Jerry asked nervously, his eyes fixed on the object in the man’s hands, covered with a black cloth. “Yes Alpha. I went to get it the minute Beta Frank relayed your command." The old man walked forward carefully and gently placed the object on the small wooden table in the center of the room then slowly removed the cloth to reveal a metal box. Jerry held his breath as he opened the box. The interior was padded with dark cloth, and resting within it was the Fang of the Moon, a long silver fang whose surface shimmered like moonlight. It was sa
Now as Toby looked at his laughing daughter, he again wondered how she’d gotten up that tree. “We are the only ones at home right?” He asked Anna. “Of course, why?” “Well,” Toby said carefully, “if no one else is here, and neither of us put her on the table, then it means she climbed up herself.
Corpa listened to their news with an angry frown. “Are you saying killing this thing would invite disaster in the kingdom?” He asked finally. “Killing the child, will invite disaster upon the land.” Donton nodded. “Are you sure you are not misinterpreting that scroll?” Nessa scoffed. “ It mi
For days, Donton locked himself in the library, reading book after book, scroll after scroll, searching for any record of the prince’s ailment. The Master of the Library, whom he had confided in, joined the search. But a week passed with no answers. “Nothing,” the Master said at last, slamming a b
“Of course not! Why would you say such a thing?” Donton asked.“Because it’s true. My father hates me. He would give anything to see my head on a pike. If he dosen’t put it there, then Tok certainly would, when he becomes king.”“No one is executing you. Not while I live.” Donton promised. “And wha







