CassianI walked down the dungeon, the cold air brushing against my cheeks. It was dark and stank of urine and dirt. The first cell I came across was the one that held Tiana, the Black Fang’s mate. Her eyes scanned mine from the darkness but she didn’t move. She’d gotten weaker over time. That was the reason she wasn't storming towards me in rage. She’d accepted her star that she wasn’t going to make it out of here. “How are you faring?” I teased with a grin. Through the darkness, I could see her squatting on the cold, stony floor with her hands hugging her knees. “Please. Let me go,” she begged, her voice hoarse. “You know what to do,” I said. She furrowed her brows weakly, unable to speak. She was going to die soon. The harsh environment of my dungeons wasn't going to keep her alive much longer. There was only one person who'd survived this dungeon for a long time. And that was Sybil, and he was a wizard. As for her, she was just a little mutt whose life was going to be wasted.
Cassian“My lord,” Isaiah called as he stopped into my study. I was standing by the window with a glass of liquor in my hand. The damp air sponsored by the heavy rainfall filled my lungs, cooling my anxiety. “Speak,” I said. “He’s here,” Isaiah said. “Then send him in at once,” I said. Isaiah left the room and I sighed before taking a sip of the amber liquid in my glass. My throat burned as the bourbon slid down to my stomach, the warm sensation it brought battling with the cold night air that flushed down my lungs. A loud thunderclap sounded in the distance and I wondered how long the rain would last. I was ready to get back out there. It was almost time. All I needed was a little insurance first. “He’s here, my lord,” Isaiah said as he stepped back into the room. I turned around and found Sebastian lurking behind him. I could see the fear in his eyes. But also the bruises that were all over his face making him almost non-recognizable. “Come forward, Sebastian,” I urged.
RohanI winced in pain as the antiseptic hit the wound on my knuckles. It stung badly, the feeling reverberating through my body. Anna looked focused as she treated my wound. I didn’t want to argue with her. She was doing this for me, and it made me wonder if she was trying her way to keep herself busy from thinking that what happened to Stella was all her fault.I was snapped back to reality by the stinging pain again. She was brushing the wound with wool now, making sure that it was clean from infection. “Isn’t that enough?” I groaned. She chuckled and looked up at me. “Big Alpha is scared?”I scoffed when she teased me. “You took down the rogues and yet you’re wincing at a little cut?” I clenched my jaw. This wasn’t the time for this. I was more concerned that she was bringing in such humor. I’d never seen her this way before. This confirmed my suspicions. She was worried about Stella and was doing her best to keep herself busy. “You know what happened to Stella isn’t your fau
Rohan“Nice work out there,” I said as I wore the black shirt. Harrison nodded in reply. I was surprised when he tried to stop me, considering that I’d stationed him at the hospital. Tonight everybody had gone over their heads, disobeying orders and doing whatever they liked. But that didn’t matter right now. What mattered was that everybody was safe and there would be no more rogues. But the feeling that this wasn’t over gnawed at me. Someone was working behind the scenes. Someone had sent the rogues after us to keep us distracted. I could tell. But who could it be? Cassian? It didn’t make any sense. Who in their right mind would work for Cassian? Or did Cassian promise them something? Rogues were notorious for being business-oriented. The person who could pay them the most had their attention. So it had to be something proposed to them. “Are you alright?” Harrison asked. “I can take care of the rest of the cleanup. You should get some rest.”I stared at him for a few moments bef
AnnaHe did it. Was it ever in doubt? He had won the battle. Of course, I wouldn't expect anything less from him. But what he did was outstanding. Time and time again, he had bailed out his people from attacks. Even though that one time he wasn’t able to save the love of his life. Maybe that was his motivation to do better. The thought of seeing someone go through what he did must have driven him to this state. It was cruel to him, but he didn’t let any of that change who he was. And that was why he was Alpha. The crowd in the hospital cheered and some of them began departing, hoping to get back home safely and meet their families in one piece. But as for the rest of the injured ones, they were going to spend the night here. And speaking of injuries, my mind flashed back to Stella. I had to get to her immediately. I wasn’t going to let her be alone. Not tonight. She’d been there with me every single night of my life. She’d done a lot for him even to the point of death. This was th
AnnaThe hospital's doors swung open and Jarred rushed into the lobby with Stella in his hands. His eyes were burning with determination as he scanned the lobby, looking for the nearest nurse to assist. I was right behind him, ensuring he didn’t do anything stupid. But there was something wrong with him. The change in his aura was palpable. And I think I understood what it was. “Somebody help me!” He screamed at the top of his voice. The lobby which was filled with people who looked scared and most injured all turned to him completely terrified. The elevator door binged open and Rebekah rushed out. It’s been a long time since I saw her. And those silver eyes and her jet black hair which was pulled back neatly into a ponytail quickly reminded me of the few days I got to work here. “What happened?” She asked as she rushed over to us. Her eyes fell on me in the form of a greeting and I nodded in response. And then my eyes fell on Stella who was in his arms. “She was fighting back