ISABEL POVLuc and Samon led me back into the heart of Wolfshade, but a different part of Wolfshade, I've never been here. "This is not Wolfshade, take me to Wolfshade."Their mocking laughter made me cringe. "This is Wolfshade," the one called Samon spoke for the first time. "This is a dungeon that is meant for spies." He explained as we stopped in front of an ugly looking building. "Here in Wolfshade, we cut down spies mercilessly." Luc said as he bound my hands. I had thought of making a run for it while we rode here, but I am not a good horse rider."Send for the mistress of spies." Samon told one of the guards, "tell her we've caught one." He said and left.The guard held the rope they had used to bind my hands and led me down a staircase that I didn't know was there. Instead of going up, we went downward, which made me believe the house had an underground, as there was no way it would have had all the sections given what was visible on the outside."Excuse me good sir, there's
ALPHA XAVIER POVThe morning sun was the most beautiful sight I've ever seen, and it made me recall days I woke up earlier in the morning to see the sunrise, and also go up the hill to watch the setting sun. A lot seems to have happened between then and now, and I have become a different man ever since. A wave of nostalgia washed through me as I stepped out of the inn I had stayed for the night. The stable man already had my horse saddled and waiting for me. I had rejected Dario's best rooms, as it was not wise to spite a man and still stay in his house. You'd be lucky if you see the light of day.Valerian had gathered the fighters when I finally rode to meet them just at the outskirts of a community far from the city. They had all decided to leave when word got out that I had rejected Dario's offer.They were in no mood for the long journey but there was no way we would remain in Thornridge. "Alpha Xavier, you have a message." Turak announced as Valerian and I approached."A message
ALPHA XAVIER POV My bath had been drawn by the time we got to the bathroom, I climbed into it and sat down. The water was hot, just the way I usually like it. I stretched and submerged my body, such that only my head was above the water. I closed my eyes to enjoy the moment and soon felt someone climbing into the bathtub with me. I opened my eyes and got a good view of Theodrin's body before she submerged herself in the water."Wow, the water is better than I could have imagined." I felt her slender feet close to my groin. "Theodrin," I studied her, fixing my gaze on her and she held my eyes. There was lust and desire behind those eyes and something more. For the first time, I became uncomfortable being alone with her. "You are an amazing and irresistible woman.""Yet you've meticulously avoided me." She wrapped her feet around my cock. "I guess I have Dyelin to thank for such an opportunity." She was fishing, she was daring to be bold, I found a sudden desire to see her endgame."T
ISABEL POVThe cells in the dungeon stinked but that didn't seem to dissuade the guard who seemed determined in his belief that all spies are liars, and all liars are spies. The atmosphere was always changing, some days it was very cold, and I slept folded up, and other days it was so hot that I would rather sleep nude, if I had my ways of course. "You have to hang in there, Alpha Xavier will come for when he comes back and find out you're missing." I could hear Livia's voice in my head, and it was the only thing that was keeping me going.Livia was someone I had come to cherish a lot, she had ensured that I always had food to eat. I didn't know how she was getting the food until she came in yesterday with some bruises on her face and her arms. A fellow serving girl had observed her always going out with food and decided to rat her out.Her Madame had accused her of stealing her food but Livia had swore that she didn't. It broke my heart when she told me that the food she brought to
ALPHA XAVIER POVThe dungeon was damp, dimly lit, and echoes with the distant sounds of dripping water. I stood at the entrance, having told the other guards at the common room to be silent. Dyelin, the mistress of spy, had met me the moment I stepped out of the castle of serenity."Have you been waiting here for me?" I was surprised to see her in the common room."I'm not the mistress of spy for nothing Alpha Xavier, I know the comings and goings of every Wolfshadan that matters." I nodded in satisfaction but then Theodrin's words flash before me and I tried to imagine her doing what Theodrin said she did, or does."Yet, you dimmed it fit to leave my mate to rot in this dungeon." I asked weakly, "or would your defense also be that you don't know she's mates to me?""Oh, I do know. I only chose not to get involved. Like you, this is the first time I'm visiting this outpost in a long while."I did not know if I should be angry or grateful. "Why?" I asked softly and closed my eyes, even
ISABEL POVThe damp dungeon suddenly felt very hot, the guards had rushed towards the cell when they heard me shouting at Alpha Xavier. But now, Viandrin and the rest of the guards were trying their best to be invincible.Alpha Xavier got to the intersection of the underground cell, where the staircase was, and turned and glared at me. I made a face at him, trying everything I could to communicate my dissatisfaction for his promiscuous tendencies.He stood there for a while before becoming conscious of the audience we had attracted. "Keep her here until I say otherwise Dyelin." He instructed a petite female in a very calm voice, who seemed to find the whole thing funny. I hoped I got to him, I wanted him to feel what felt, even though I believed he was masking his feelings and his smell. I had expected Alpha Xavier would be furious at Dyelin,the mistress of spy for laughing, and laughing so openly unlike the rest. But he simply moved past her and was off."Ahhhh!!!" I screamed and sat
ALPHA DARIO POV The heaviness in my heart after Alpha Xavier defeated the Zuzkies was much. Although everyone in Thornridge was happy that we had been saved from the Zuzkies savages, it presented another issue for me and one I did not know how to handle."I think it's only fair that we say congratulations to Dario, who has been able to get the necessary aid needed to turn the tide to victory." Falko said as he made a toast with other members of the council."That I concur, Dario has proven once again that he's dependable." Leon joined Falko."I'd rather we toast to Alpha Xavier, whose army indeed conquered the Zuzkies." Eli spoke and everyone held their tongue in anger. "I remember we were all scared, with our tails between our legs, waiting for the Zuzkies to come before Alpha Xavier arrived with his mighty army. They rode night and day to get here after they heard that our defenses could not hold." He raised his ale. "To a proper Alpha!""Yea, to a proper Alpha." Tam replied begrud
ALPHA XAVIER POV The night seemed like a long night and sleep was far from my eyes. What could have happened? Where did I get it wrong? One minute everything was going so fine, the next minute she was visibly angry with me, with no regard whatsoever for the implications. I had woken up long before dawn, restless and tired. Was I tripping or was something happening to me? I kept thinking of Isabel, unable to get her out of my head. She did have valid reasons to be angry with me, she's a female but I also have the right to do anything I want. "I will not be tied to one flaming female." I snatched my shirt and left.I had no destination in mind, something was pulling but then, I also felt like taking a walk. I believed walking would help me clear my head, and rein in on my emotions. As I walked through the streets, a sense of calm and peace started to wash through me as the early morning breeze greeted me.With no destination, I found myself in the cemetery and seated at my usual seat,