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GREATER LENGTH OF CRUELTY

Author: Nathan Donald
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-14 00:17:24

Piper

The air was heavy with the smell of blood. I sat back on the chair, crossing one leg over the other, watching the girl in front of me tremble—Rachael.

She was Aria’s friend at the dungeon, and a few guards had testified to how close they had become over the short period of her stay in the dungeon. This only made things easier in luring Aria.

Rachael looked nothing like she used to be when she was brought out of the dungeon. I had made sure she tasted the good life a bit before wrecking her. Her hair clung to her face, her lips cracked and bleeding, eyes dull but still holding that stubborn gaze that refused to die. I didn’t know whether to admire her or tear it out of her.

“You know,” I said quietly, swirling the dagger in my hand—the same dagger that I had used to slit Colin's throat. “it would be so much easier if you’d just say what I want to hear.”

Rachael coughed, blood staining her chin. “You’ll never make me hurt her, kill me.”

The sound of her voice irritated me. “Aria,”
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  • Scent of Betrayal   DIVERGENT

    AriaI soaked in the warm tub, playing with bubbles. I scooped some more and gently threw them up. They floated, and my eyes followed their every movement.Just as they started descending, I raised a hand—and they stopped.“Wow,” I gasped, amazed by this.With every move I made, the bubbles followed. When my hands went left, they drifted left; when I moved right, they followed. This had to be because of my Venegan relations. I wondered if this was what they called, telekinesis—using the power of one's mind to control things, but in this case, my hands were involved.I decided to try something else. Still sitting in the tub, I turned toward the door. I released a breath, lifted my hands, and focused on it. Slowly, I drew my hands backward, and the door creaked open. My eyes widened in excitement. Then I pushed my hands forward, and the door slammed shut.“Princess! Are you okay?” Brienne called from outside, her voice laced with concern.“Yes!” I replied quickly, giggling. “Totally fin

  • Scent of Betrayal   GREATER LENGTH OF CRUELTY

    PiperThe air was heavy with the smell of blood. I sat back on the chair, crossing one leg over the other, watching the girl in front of me tremble—Rachael.She was Aria’s friend at the dungeon, and a few guards had testified to how close they had become over the short period of her stay in the dungeon. This only made things easier in luring Aria.Rachael looked nothing like she used to be when she was brought out of the dungeon. I had made sure she tasted the good life a bit before wrecking her. Her hair clung to her face, her lips cracked and bleeding, eyes dull but still holding that stubborn gaze that refused to die. I didn’t know whether to admire her or tear it out of her.“You know,” I said quietly, swirling the dagger in my hand—the same dagger that I had used to slit Colin's throat. “it would be so much easier if you’d just say what I want to hear.”Rachael coughed, blood staining her chin. “You’ll never make me hurt her, kill me.”The sound of her voice irritated me. “Aria,”

  • Scent of Betrayal   THE DARKHEAVEN'S HEIRLOOM

    Kaiden“We finally meet, son.” Loretta smiled sweetly.It felt absurd hearing the word son from her lips. I had imagined this meeting countless times, wondering what I’d feel—anger, sadness, maybe closure. But now that it was happening, I felt nothing. Not even hate.In the end, everyone made selfish choices—no matter who got hurt.Loretta had chosen to leave my father because she couldn’t bear to be mated to a rogue. She hadn’t wanted his child—me, either. All the years I’d spent searching for her were for one reason alone—the shadows.My father, Jace Darkhaven, never possessed them. He always said they came from her—meaning there were other wolves out there with shadows too, probably related to her. Yet, in all my years of searching, I’d never found a single one.“Well…I know you’re not exactly pleased to see me, son.” Her tone was light, almost teasing. “But you’ll have to bear with it. My husband needs me here if you want to win against the army of the dead.” She hooked her arm ar

  • Scent of Betrayal   MOTHER DEAREST

    KaidenVincent had insisted I give him a tour of the pack. He claimed he needed to pick strategic spots to station his sorcerers for when the army of the dead attacked.So far, no new reports have surfaced about them. After attacking one more pack in the north, it was as if they had vanished into thin air. But I wasn’t fooled—silence always came before a storm. Something bigger was definitely coming.We had barely finished scouring Fitcher when I stumbled upon the last person I expected to see—Aria.Her back was turned to me, but I recognised her. Her figure was imprinted in my head. Her golden hair pulled into a neat bun that revealed her slender, pale neck with the temporary mark on it. She wore a long yellow dress that swayed lightly with the breeze.The magistrate of Fitcher, Matt, stood beside her, grinning like an idiot. For some reason, that grin irritated me. But I wasn’t the only one watching her. Vincent’s gaze lingered on her too, which only worsened my mood. The coin maste

  • Scent of Betrayal   PUTTING ON THE PERFECT ACT

    Aria“That’s a strange thing for you to say, sire.” I forced a smile, praying my heartbeat wouldn’t give me away. I had no idea what kind of powers he possessed.“Why do you say so, Milady? Your features are quite similar to what Venegans would look like,” he pressed.My palms grew sweaty, and I fought the urge to glare at him. Why did it feel like this man knew something?“Because it’s no news that the Venegans ceased to exist after the great War,” I replied calmly, shifting my gaze to Kaiden. He stood beside the man, silent and his face neutral.What was I expecting? For him to protect me like he had when I first arrived from Calais? He had changed…or maybe he was finally showing his true self.Carla, on the other hand, stayed quiet, too quiet—watching me like a hawk waiting for me to slip so she could throw me to the wolves. I didn’t buy her earlier act of kindness for a second. But two could play the game.“I’m impressed, Kaiden. Your wife is knowledgeable. I wouldn’t expect less

  • Scent of Betrayal   SUSPICIOUS MOVEMENT

    Aria“Carla.” I managed a smile and lifted my chin.“Luna, what a surprise to see you here.”To my surprise, she leaned in and gave me a side hug, one I felt obliged to return. What was with this sudden friendliness?“And she is?” Her gaze flicked to Brienne.“My personal maid and assistant.”“What a dainty little thing,” Carla said, smiling at Brienne.Brienne said nothing, keeping a straight face. She didn’t care if she ended up in the woman’s bad books. I, on the other hand, fought to keep from laughing Brienne was probably murdering her with that stare.“Lady Carla, I would like to see the magistrate of Fitcher,” I said.I wasn’t sure how long Brienne could keep up her facade before lashing out, so I stepped in.“Of course, that would be an honor.” Carla shifted her attention from Brienne to me. “You know, I think the prophecy is slowly coming to pass.”Her sudden sweetness made me suspicious. Either she’d had a change of heart, or she was putting on an act.“Oh really?” I said c

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