The Omega's Surge のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 61 - チャプター 70

Somehow, in the hazy landscape that was my dreams, I registered a small knock. I reluctantly pulled myself from my sleep and looked around, my memory fuzzy. It took me a good minute to realise that I was still in the cabin, with the blazing fireplace in the corner and the gentle breeze that wafted in through a window.How had I fallen asleep so fast?The knock came again, this time louder and even more insistent. I groaned as I slowly stood to my feet, then shuffled towards the cabin's wooden door.Halfway to the door, I stopped in my tracks, and realisation dawned on me. This place was supposed to be guarded, protected by the thick wall of trees that surrounded me from all angles. Nobody should know about the cabin!As this thought came to me, I approached the door slowly, more carefully this time. Right beside the door was a large, wrought iron poker. I reached for it, feeling a strange sense of calm as my fingers wrapped around the cold iron. I lifted the iron in my hands and app

Noah's POV I sat up in bed with my hands to my head and my fingers gripping my temples like a man on a cliff edge hanging on for dear life. I slept last night but I didn't sleep. My thoughts were relentless and unending. I turned and groaned in bed all through the witches hour. I couldn't breathe steady and my eyes shot open and glanced at every corner at the slightest noise.I had a strange dream.And a dream I couldn't shake off even now that the morning sun was breaking through the blinds of my window sill. The birds were chirping and squirrels chattered outside but the voice of my mind was louder.I had seen Myra being taken away from the cabin, tied up and bundled into a carriage by two people, but their faces were dark and hazy; unanimously blurry.They had come immediately the sun rose, almost as if they already knew she was there and subdued her with ease when she tried to defend herself.I had jerked out of bed, only to see my body drenchd in sweat, with my mind screaming a

I had even forgotten to notice the one man in the group that sat injured, and as we talked; groaned in pain.“What happened to you?” I asked, craning my neck to him slowly.The question wasn't anywhere near from a place of empathy, but rather from trying to change the subject. And a hopefully not futile endeavor to regain authority.The man in question held his hands to his stomach and close to his ribs. He was shirtless and bandages had been wrapped around him like a fighter's knuckle guard.The space under his palm showed red and he looked from his wound then up to me, sharply.“It's nothing Alpha...I'll be fine…” he answered pert, with his face contact. I could sense he didn't want to be seen as weak. “Bunch of those wolves attacked this morning and I was part of the first watch…” he explained “We clashed and I got a little gash in the process.”The man's face was a reddish brown and his hair was matted. I could see scratches and bruises all over him and it was obvious he wasn't

Noah's PovI stayed squatting as Colin's eyes still remained motionless even though they stared at me. His voice was steady and calculated, his stance almost in asserting leadership; and he breathed in and out with a deep-seated sense of control. “The rogue wolves have attacked twice…” he chimed, finally breaking the odd silence. “That was last night, and this morning as well…” he added “I've made plans for defending the border... and it's going to be difficult...but I believe, still doable…” he specked He ran his hands through his hair as he now joined me to squat.“The entire border spans a hundred miles in both directions…” he explained as he drew two lines referencing the mentioned directions. “Trees line all through, leaving little space in between for our men to swing spears or swords...so our next best plan is to take advantage of the branches...” he pointed out.“Archers would be set up in each tree with full quilts and telescopes, to help them sight the enemy from afar a

I shoved Colin's hands off my shoulders, with my face already halfway contorted in anger.My eyes were already filled with fiery indignation yet I could still see him smiling."What is the meaning of all this Colin?!" I yelled, not knowing when I did.Colin, in his poise, still stood bold with an eyebrow raised almost in insulting analysis of my reaction."Meaning of what Noah?..." he asked, feigning ignorance.I wanted to raise my voice again, but I glanced sideways and noticed the soldiers; all now fitted with bows and arrows, standing and facing us.I paused, and looked from Colin to them; then back again. I knew this was a trap.And I wasn't going to fall for it."Go get in position, man..." I said, slowly now, calming my nerves. "Arrange yourselves amongst the trees as you've been told..." I added, with a bitter taste in my mouth. "Keep close guard of your weapons lest they fall and leave you stranded, and let every man be on first watch!" I ordered, and now with a tone of final