~Sylvester~ Alexei took out his phone and called Peter. The man was more than happy to answer. It was as if he was waiting for Alexei to call. Alexei put him on speaker so we could listen in on the conversation. "My lord, we have been waiting for your call," Peter said enthusiastically. "Our men are ready, but I do not think it is wise to move them from Gad right now," he said, and we were attentive. "Why is that?" Alexei asked, and I heard Peter sigh. "I do not know if the information is accurate. But we got a call from Greenville that the coronation will take place in two nights because Yuri is coming to do something in Gad tomorrow night," he said, confirming the conversation Leo had eavesdropped on. "How sure are you about this?" Alexei asked. "Our informant in Yuri's team does not lie to us. I do not know what Yuri plans to do in Gad, but this might be an opportunity to get him. We have two hundred and fifty men. I am sure we can do a number on him. If that man isn't put do
~Leo~ The time had finally come, and I was very nervous. Sylvester tried to boost our morale by giving us a heartfelt speech, but I could not take my mind off the possibility that we might be outmatched tonight. All my life fighting, I had never gone to battle with fear of being beaten. This was indeed the first, and I hoped we would survive it. "Leo, you are taking command," Sylvester said while we headed out. I nodded and felt like the pressure of the world was on my shoulders. Commanding seven hundred troops would take a lot of work. "Don't worry, Leo, you have us," Alexei linked me. "You must return home to Amelia," Clay said to me. I was grateful for their consideration, but it did not alleviate my fear. They had control of two hundred and fifty out of the seven hundred and still had to wait for my orders, but the best part was we all had each other's backs. Even though Alexei, Clay and Andrew had just joined our group, I knew they would not betray us. We were fighting the
~Leo~ "This is it, Leo," Black said, ready to take over. "We fight to live," I told my wolf and began to feel the transformation. It was different because of the Agk32, confidence came with Black, and I held on to it because I needed it. "Shift and fight," I linked everyone at once, and wolves began to jump out of different places. They were my wolves from the east, and they were ready for battle. Black took over completely, and we had all shifted. Knight stood beside me as should be and growled at Yuri's white wolf. The bastard's wolf looked too much like Amelia's with blue eyes. Instead of being a hindrance because it reminded me of Aurora, it reminded me that I must survive and get home quickly. We waited for Yuri's wolf to advance, but the wolf stepped back, indicating he wouldn't lead the battle. His wolves covered him and roared at us, daring us to pass through them to get to him. What a coward. Having others fight his battle wasn't King or leader quality at all. We wer
~Tamia~ The instant Sylvester and the others left, I requested the ladies follow me to Erik's lab to take the shots of Agk32. I instructed Kappa Wilson to ensure the warriors in the Estate were administered AgK32. They weren't much, roughly eighty warriors, but I wanted to ensure they were well-equipped in case of an attack. Unlike our men, who were going to a venue and knew when the battle would begin, we just had to be cautious because we did not know if we would be attacked. We really did not know what to expect, but it was essential to be ready. We had yet to determine when Yuri would strike or if he would strike at all. The worst thing that could happen is that they catch us unawares. I couldn't allow that to happen. Erik seemed unhappy that Sylvester did not take him along, but he was coping. I found Gezel with him at the lab, and they seemed to be discussing the past. It is amazing to see how everyone had somehow relaxed. I guessed we had all worried so much that we decide
~Amelia~ I wasn't a warrior, neither had I ever led a battle before, but here we were. There was no time to contemplate what to do. Tamia had entrusted me with a task, and I had to do it. I did not know I was nervous until my mother placed her hand over mine. "Stay close to me, darling. I will walk you through the process," she reassured me. I knew Tamia had given me command because of the mind-link communication. I was the only one whose abilities were not impaired. I had to make it work. "I am coming to you," I heard Erik in my head, and I relaxed a little. I was glad I wouldn't be doing this alone. We began wearing belts that held the darts and the guns. The guns were automatic loaders, so shooting the darts would be fast and easy. I hoped we would have the time to aim and shoot because, unlike the first time, when we were on offence and positioned ourselves away from the enemy's eyes, we were in defence now and would be in plain sight defending ourselves and our territory. "H
~Max~ It was finally time for us to head South to Greenville. I would lie if I said I wasn't nervous. If what we encountered in Greenville would be worse than what we met in Brentwood, then we had serious cause for worry. Although we won't be travelling heavily like last time, it was still a dangerous mission. I hadn't led a battle in a while, so I knew I would be rusty. The fact that Leo said the serum would impede our Alpha abilities and weaken our communication was scary, but we planned to make it work. I repeatedly went through the formation and strategy with the warriors and alphas to ensure they knew what to do when we arrived at the venue. Lukman had managed to find a way to communicate with us and told us where we would find them. We did not want the enemy to be on alert, so attacking them when they least expected it was important. Lukman had told us that Ilya and Gaines would be our adversaries in Greenville. I wasn't surprised, knowing Yuri would be in Gad. Whoever wo
~Max~ There were two fair-haired men in front of the group of warriors we found at the clearing. I could recognise Ilya among the men because I had seen him on the news but did not know the other. I figured he was Gaines. "I see Leonardo sent his lackeys. Typical of the Volkovs to send others to die in their stead," Gaines said, and I said nothing. The moon lit the night beautifully so I could see them without its light. I wondered why they bothered to turn off the lights, but I guess they had their reasons. Valid or not, they must have been strong reasons. I saw Luckman by Ilya's side, and even though it seemed like he was with them, I knew the truth. "Why risk your lives for something that does not belong to you, something you won't benefit from? If truly Corrigan cared for his people, he would lead your charge," Ilya said, sounding bored. I could see some southern alphas I planned to kill agree with the bastard. They had betrayed their leader and pushed him to be at the merc
~Sylvester~ The journey to Lucland felt like an eternity, filled with worry and apprehension. Each of us concealed our concerns behind a brave facade, but deep down, our hearts were heavy. Before boarding the flight, I repeatedly tried calling Tamia's number and my office line, desperate to ensure everything was alright. The thought of something going wrong was unbearable. Looking around the aircraft, I saw the sombre expressions on Leo, Marcel, Devin, and David's faces, their unease palpable. Alexei and Clay appeared nervous as well. Our worries were centred on the safety of our beloved women. Fortunately, a helicopter awaited us at Lucland airport, ready to swiftly transport us to the estate. It was the fastest way to reach our destination. I found solace in the hope that Vino, Theodore, Dominic, and Andrew would be fine and join us up north tomorrow, unharmed. They had given their all, making the best of a dire situation. I fervently prayed that we wouldn't have to go throug