Se connecterSeeing the desperation and fear in that son of a bitch's eyes almost made me smile, but I bit my cheek hard to stop myself. Since the first part of my plan had worked, I didn't have a single second to lose.“Crispin…” I heard Rosalind begin to speak, her tone sharp, not with concern, but as a warning.But whatever she was planning, I was faster.“Are you alright, Elder Amos?” I asked, still with that not-so-good imitation of my mother’s voice, but which was probably doing terrible things with his deranged mind “You’re looking at me like you’ve seen a ghost. Is there anything I can do to help?” I moved my hand, only making the insinuation of touching his shoulder, but that was enough."Stay away from me!" he shouted, and if the other people at the table hadn't noticed that something was wrong before, now it was very obvious.Everyone watched in shock and confusion as Amos awkwardly tried to stand up, falling backward along with his chair in the process. Like a child who hadn't yet lear
"My faith is stronger than ever. How could it not be, when I escaped death? And now I'm about to get married?" My determination was the only thing that gave me the strength to smile."But not with your mate..."“That’s a matter of the past. I’m sure Elder Melvin will be able to explain the circumstances later. You yourself said you don’t want to miss a single second of the feast, didn’t you?” I cut him off, wanting more than anything for him to sit down at that table inside, as quickly as possible.“Sure. We’ll have plenty of time to talk about your behavior and decisions later.” He scoffed “Although, I want you to know right now that if you’re willing to rethink your actions and find a place to clear your mind, my territory is always open to you.” A smile spread across his face “A period of reflection on our land would change your life.”A chilling sensation spread across my skin. Suddenly, all that insistence on my exile months ago no longer seemed to be just about keeping me away f
In a Pack, the Alpha and the Elders had equal influence and importance. They were two weights on the same scale, sometimes equally powerful. It wasn't always like that, however. Historically, it was the Alpha, from the lineage chosen by the Goddess to rule, who had the final say on everything. But the people's perception had changed 100 years ago. They had been convinced that it wasn't about the Alpha's influence versus the Temple's influence, but the Goddess herself.That was why, on occasions like those, the visit of elders from neighboring Packs was compared to the visit of an Alpha. And organized with equal pomp, too.The entire court was gathered before the castle gates, waiting. Everyone in their finest clothes, jewels, and hairstyles. I think that, after the alliance began and having other Alphas in our territory became normal, they missed having a truly special occasion to dress up. And there, right before them, waiting for the carriages that were already approaching on the
“The late Alpha Haven always knew of the existence of dragons… Because his mate was one.” Emmett sighed, leaving me speechless for a moment “Before you ask, no, none of their children inherited her inner beast. My Alpha is a she-wolf and, as such, had every right to inherit her father’s place. However, knowing that his mate would be hunted if anyone knew the truth, the late Alpha Haven allied himself with the Order of the Dragon to ensure the secret would never be revealed. That’s why it was easier for the dragons to infiltrate among us.”"And is that why your packs have always been so close?" I asked this question only to Adrien, who just shrugged.“Agatha’s father may have been a bastard, but he wanted to make his pack a safe haven for his mate’s kind. And even after her death, he didn’t break any of his promises. There was no way my father could refuse that alliance. Not when our people were starting to starve in the winter.”“So…” I turned back to Emmett, narrowing my eyes “You…”
Whatever Emmett Gable had to say, it was more secretive than I had imagined, because he apparently refused to even use the store to meet with us. Instead, the carriage driven by one of his men took us to the outskirts of town, revealing a rustic encampment that looked as if it had been set up overnight. And it didn't seem to intend to stay there for long, judging by the lack of a campfire or better tents.“What is all this, anyway?” I asked myself in a whisper, while Adrien helped me down from the carriage “Why did Agatha send more men to the outskirts of the Capitol? I don’t know what she’s planning, but this goes against our agreement…”“Keep your claws away, Vitale.” an impatient voice said, announcing Emmett’s arrival even before my gaze met him standing nearby, beside Gwendolyn “My Alpha is already being far too lenient with such a recent ally. If I hadn’t insisted on this request, she probably wouldn’t have even agreed to what’s about to happen.”"And what exactly would that be?
Things had been a complete chaos lately, to the point that I'd forgotten how much I missed simply being alone in my greenhouse and working on something. Letting my mind wander with studies and theories that had nothing to do with the Sun God, Rosalind, or the monsters out there. Goddess, how I needed that. A little peace of mind…And, as much as I didn't want to admit it, there had been an idea living in the back of my mind for some time. Specifically, ever since I saw Adrien's true form for the first time.I watched the last drop of lavender extract drip into the test tube, mixing with the other ingredients and giving the mixture a purplish-blue hue. Carefully, and wearing my gloves, I picked up the small bottle, capping it as quickly as I could. I would still have to let it mature for a few days in the dark, but, judging by the smell that filled the air, it already seemed good enough…Wait, that wasn't the only smell in the air.I turned around instantly, finding Adrien standing ther







