72 BA Held CaptiveHis fingers run on the armrest of his golden throne; an elbow is supporting his upper body; his legs are crossed. Before his sight, in the center of the aisle, a huge silver cage sits. Inside are their precious captive: Nyx’s and Alpha Lachlan’s wolves, Beta Mellow, and Sebastian.Viller tilted his neck sideways, to and fro. “I got pain on my muscles. They are all heavy. I’ll certainly remind myself to bring a lot of chaperone with me.”Hodor rolled his eyes. “I am bored. This is very time consuming.” The king of vampires couldn’t count the times he had drummed his fingers on the armrest, waiting for the prisoners to wake up. He had waited long hours drafting a speech on his head, add good ideas, revise; Hodor had literally did all sort of what he can to relieve himself of the boring hours.Jek casted a look on Viller. But he remained still. Vamoire is not speaking as well.“Are you sure you did not overdose them with that certain drug?” Hodor adjusted himself on th

74 BA It's the Truth Mari Within the dark corners of their prison cell, Maridelle explained the plan she had devised before she boldly entered Hodor's territory; she was like a lamb entering a lion's den. But she is not an ordinary lamb nor she is frightened by that fact. She came prepared of the possiblity that they are after her blood; that they'll use it for the realization of their evil plans. Their conversation is done through soft whispers.“This is the stupidest thing you ever did, Mari! You didn't realize the situation; you didn't see the big picture. You were too focused on the certain corner of the whole image that you forgot how risky things would become!” Sebastian splayed his fingers across his hair. His smothered anger is shown on the manner of his breathing. Maridelle got his idea; he might be afraid. The two of them are still connected; the pain she will fell will be shared to him whether he likes it or not. “I-I'm sorry… this wouldn't hurt you, I promise! I would t

76 BA Shared PainInside their confinement, Alpha Lachlan has been feeling like it is a living hell. He could not count how many times he has been kicking the walls as he witnessed Sebastian writhing in pain. It only means one thing: Vamoire is doing something on her, something that hurts Maridelle and by the appearance of how Sebastian is suffering, the distress Vamoire is causing to her must be severe.His heart pains creating the images of varied possibilities of how she is being tortured; how she is enduring everything; how many times she pleaded for her agony to stop or how numerous did she called for help. At that very moment Sebastian begun to feel her pain, Alpha Lachlan desired to rip the walls of the prison that kept him separate from her. But he couldn't. All that he was able to do is kicking and repeatedly vent his frustrations and anger to the parts of the jail.“Calm down!” Nyx literally screamed at Alpha Lachlan. “You are hurting yourself!” She walked towards him. Nyx t

78 BA Victory Everyone is trying to stay still and hide. Breathing is heavy but controlled. They hardly pressed their backs against the brick wall. Their arms are close to the wall; eyes are vigilant to see hints and chances to take down whoever is going to their way. Alpha Lachlan watches as Sebastian tightened his grip on Maridelle's unconscious body, prepared to protect her at all cost. All of them are focusing their senses to attack the unknown enemy coming to their direction. The chance they to escape now is minute, but they couldn't let it slip off their clasp.“Shit,” Nyx whispered on herself. Her muscles are tensed like everyone else. But she can't feel their hands trembling like how she feels hers. Uneasiness had never left Nyx since the time they took the first step out of the dungeon. She knew very well they are greatly outnumbered and the chance they are taking doesn't compute to at least enough percentage to make her feel that what they are endeavouring will come to a

80 BADark grey clouds are looming over them. From afar streaks of lightning are drawing lines on the clouds thicker and darker than those above them. They walked past dense forest and huge and small rivers, but they are not almost there.“We have to get going,” Alpha Lachlan uttered while analysing the dark clouds accompanied by the cold air brushing on the tiny hairs on their skin.“Shouldn’t we find a place to take shelter, Alpha?” Nyx voiced out her opinion. “I think it is not just a simple rain. I mean look at how dark the clouds are… I am sure it is going to be a violent storm.”“But, Mari is not yet awake…” Alpha Lachlan worriedly shook his head. He wanted to sweep the other thoughts running on his mind. He seriously wanted to focus on her. It has been hours since she fell into the state of unconsciousness; the problem is they haven't given her the medical attention she needs other than the first aid they gave her. “Let's run. We will get there before the storm hits.”“I think