Lahat ng Kabanata ng Stealing The Dragon's Heart : Kabanata 71 - Kabanata 80

Freya's POVI secured the last of the practice weapons back in the armory racks with a weary sigh. The sun was dipping low on the horizon now that training was concluded for the day, and an unfamiliar melancholy stole over me. These solitary evenings had become my norm of late, with Lena sequestered away recovering and Frost still not speaking to me after our quarrel.Shutting the heavy oak doors behind me, I stood aimlessly in the empty courtyard for a moment. I longed to check in on Lena, but the thought of another hostile confrontation with my bullheaded brother made me bristle. Let Frost come to me contritely when he decided to stop acting like a pompous ass. As I meandered slowly back to my quarters, an idea took root - why not visit that sweet elderly woman I'd met at the village hospital? She had seemed to appreciate my company, and right now I needed a sympathetic ear more than ever. Decision made, I hurried off to purchase some fruit tarts from her favorite bakery to bring a

May's POV I could not contain my curiosity ever since Hunter had mysteriously claimed he was going to meet his fiancée. As far as I knew, Hunter had never shown romantic interest in anyone before. The elders had tried unsuccessfully many times to arrange a marriage for the handsome, wealthy clan leader. But all potential brides had quickly given up on attracting the stoic man's attention after the first failed attempt.Whoever had finally caught Hunter's eye must be truly extraordinary. I simply had to learn more about this mystery woman who had somehow thawed the commander's icy reserve when no one else could. I knew it was risky to pry into his private affairs, but the urge was too strong to resist.So when Hunter finished meeting with his advisers and headed off alone, I stealthily trailed after him from a distance. I watched as Hunter went first to the officer's quarters, then the mess hall restroom. Seizing my chance while he was preoccupied, I snuck over to the men's lavatory e

Lena's POV I woke up feeling excited for the day ahead. Frost had finally agreed to let me get a checkup at the doctor's office. Being cooped up at home was driving me bonkers, and even though pregnancy isn't an illness, he insisted on treating me like delicate glass. But today I was determined to enjoy my taste of freedom! After shoveling down the healthy breakfast Frost's chef had prepared, I headed out arm-in-arm with my new companion Mei. She seemed stoked about the trip too. Probably because it meant a temporary escape from Frost's grumpy suspicious glares. The Uber driver dropped us off at the sleek downtown medical complex. Mei gawked at the gleaming steel and glass high-rises as we crossed the bustling plaza to the clinic entrance. Guess they didn't have too many ultramodern skyscrapers where she came from.Check-in was quick, and soon we were settled into the cozy waiting area. Mei jiggled her leg restlessly next to me. Girl seemed real anxious for some reason. I wondered i

May's POVI yawned widely as I chopped vegetables in the manor kitchen, trying to focus on the task at hand and not daydream about my next covert mission. Who'd have thought a rebel girl like me would end up playing maid to some hoity-toity noble lady? But orders were orders, and I had to stay undercover to get close to the possible dragonkeeper. Even if that meant endless days of scrubbing floors and peeling potatoes. Bor-ing! At least I had some freedom to poke around Valor thanks to Lena's "long lost cousin" act. She didn't even grill me too hard about my background! Just smiled and said any family of hers was welcome. If all empire ladies were so trusting, this infiltration gig would be a breeze. Still, I had kinda hoped for more action by now. But after a week playing servant, I was no closer to confirming whether Lena really was the rumored keeper Hunter needed me to smuggle out. I hadn't even spotted her leaving the manor grounds once! Looked like I'd have to get creative if

MayThis rescue mission was turning into a first class catastrophe. Getting chewed out by the Commander was nothing compared to seeing the hurt and anger in Lena's eyes once she came out of her drug-induced fog. I had really made a mess of everything.Jack clamped a meaty hand on my shoulder as we marched back toward the transport trucks, his version of reassurance I guessed. Probably the closest I would get to comfort after single-handedly botching this extraction. Freya and Lena were already loaded into the back of one armored vehicle, hands zip-tied. A whole squadron of rebel troops surrounded the transports, heavily armed and stone-faced. Looked like the Commander was taking zero chances with his high-profile new "guests."I lingered by the truck, peering in worriedly at where Lena and Freya sat pressed together on the bare bench, refusing to even glance my way. "Hey, I know you're mad, but it'll be okay," I offered lamely, trying to catch their eyes. "Hunter's not as scary as he