Hector just nods and lets Rex take the lead with the three boys. He needs to face that this is his life now. The death of the boy still plays on in his mind and how many prisoners Lord Skorn keeps, and now they will decide what will happen to these three. “You three will tell me what I want to know or suffer, understand?” orders Rex. The three boys look at each other, fear across their faces when they see Rex is a vampire when he smiles at them. “I am going to ask a few questions. Hector, removes their gags. Don’t speak unless you’re spoken to, or you will be gagged again,” orders Rex. Hector does as he is told and walks behind each boy and unties their gags, which fall into their laps. “Now then, let’s ge

Hector is woken by soft lips on his. Hector opens his eyes. Ruby is looking down at him.“How are you doing? Have you completed your test yet?” asks Ruby.Hector yawns and stretches out. He leans up and captures Ruby’s lips, returning the kiss.“This is a nice way to wake up. I feel like we betrayed Ash though. He really likes you.”“Don’t worry, we are not the only ones doing things. Ash and I had yesterday to relax in bed. He knows we had sex too. He is ok with it as long as we don't leave him behind.”“I know, but I really need to talk to him. Before we do anything else. To answer your question, part one of my test is done. I had to kill another kid and another one toda

Kelanar wakes up the next morning and quickly dresses to go and help George when she finds Master John in the hall by her room.“Morning Sir,” says Kelanar.“Kelanar, I just checked on your work from last time and I have to say I am impressed. You did a good job. After dinner you will do them again. It rained last night. I am sure they are very muddy after today’s drills,” says Master John.Before Kelanar can respond, he walks away and heads outside.Kelanar heads to the kitchen to start peeling potatoes and sees George is already up.“Morning George and thank you for last night's dinner,” says Kelanar.He turns away from the stove.“Well, good morning, Kelanar. So glad to see you’re back, but I hear you got into some trouble. I warned you about making Master John upset,” says George.“I know, I try, but it is harder than I thought it would be.”“I know the grounds can be lonely with no one your age to talk to. I will let you go early after dinner so you can do their boots. So don’t g

Skorn heads to his study where he finds the wolf ambassador waiting for him.“Hello again Ellie, it is good to see you again. How is your father?” asks Skorn.She turns and sees him enter the room.“He is well and sends his well wishes, but you know why I am here,” says Ellie.“Yes, you’re not happy with the new terms, I take it, and want to discuss it.”“Yes, this doesn’t work for us. We have been trading partners for years and now we find out you’re working with others as well as moving in on some of our land as if it were your own.” yells Ellie.“I have a few other trading partners, but you’re still my main one. What land are you referring to?”“The one that your demons moved in on to the north. It's clearly our land. So, I need you to remove them and then we'll consider renewing our treaty with you. I expect you to get this done before our next meeting and next time it is on my land we are having a party in honor of my father in three days. Come or send your own ambassador. Eithe

Kelanar is a fast runner. She has been racing the boys in her town since she could run. She keeps up with Henry and the others well. They all run, she keeps between second and third with Henry in the lead. They all get back to Master John with Kelanar in second and Henry in first.“Well, this girl might survive training, just maybe. Well, as the rule states, the leader will choose the amount of miles you all must run. So, Henry, how many? No less than three. Choose,” orders Master John.“Four, sir,” says Henry.Henry knows he could choose the minimum, but he also knows the master expects more out of a leader, which he wants to be one day.“Very well, four it is,” orders Master John.The group runs. Kelanar keeps up, but she is not sure if she could do all four at the same pace. She gives it her all.They all run. The positions change, all through the four laps around the compound. All but Henry, he stays in the lead until the end. Kelanar falls back to fourth or fifth place. She hears