Semua Bab ALPHA GOD: Bab 21 - Bab 30

Brutal.Brutal was the first word that came to mind once those words left his mouth. Initially, there was no way I was about to believe him. As far as I was aware, we weren't even halfway through the competition, so with him saying that I assumed immediately this was some kind of test to gauge my reaction.As serious as Thorran was, I wouldn't put it past him to use this as a test against us all. Swallowing uncomfortably, I lean back in my chair, refusing to look affected by this. I couldn't believe him, and I wouldn't believe him.When I don't react, a small smile comes across Thorran's features, and I'm sure in that moment that I've cracked him. He can't convince me of something too ridiculous."You don't believe me, do you?"Crossing my arms over my chest, I look at him as if he's crazy. He is foolish for thinking he could trick me, considering how many are left in the competition. There is no way each one of us will be offered a position as a Silent. And after what has happened re

The night came by quickly. Thorran went back to his own manor, leaving us in temporary housing for the night before we would be shipped off elsewhere in the morning. Drayton and I returned to our rooms after we were fed dinner in the Assassin's building which had once been where the trainers resided. It was beyond awkward sitting with them all. They talked between themselves about things I wasn't clued in on. Drayton kept to himself on the other end of the table and I did the same. I kept my head down, eating my dinner quickly before running back to my room. Looke, or Blue wasn't at dinner. Naturally, I'm assuming Thorran has found out and is sending him into the depths of prison right now. Or something like that. I really really hope that's not the case. Once I made it back to my room, I closed my door and fell onto my bed. Today has been a long day. I found out I won this entire competition right next to Drayton, and that an old friend of mine is here for me. Why exactly, I sti

I couldn't get to Looke from here. Everyone crowded around him, asking him where he has been. He must be fairly popular if everyone is so interested in where he has been. Of course, they refer to him as Blue, the name he has gone by thus far as a Assassin. It reminds me to keep my mouth shut on what I know and others don't. So without anyone noticing me, I back away from the group and slink back to my tent. When I glance over my shoulder Thorran is watching me, but luckily he doesn't question it, most likely assuming I'm just tired. As I zip up my tent and crawl under my blankets, I plot my plan within my head. There is no way I'm sleeping through the night without finding out where Looke has been. So I wait. With time, I can hear everyone else getting into their tents, conversations outside starting to cease. When all is quiet, I slowly sneak out, the grass slick with dew wetting my hands and knees before I get to my feet. Looking around the campsite, I see an unfamiliar tent t

I'm not sure how I'm going to win this.Zara stands in front of me, his grin confident already. She has trained most of her life as an Assassin, which translates to I have no chance. Everyone cheers around, some throwing bets around, obviously in Zara's favor. If I could turn back now, despite the deal we have, I would, but there is no way the crowd will have it."So, do you accept?" she questions, cracking her knuckles. I don't pay attention to her intimidation tactics. I know this is going to hurt, and she doesn't need to prove that to me. "Tell me you accept.""Yes, I do," I say quickly. She knows I don't have much of a choice, even as excitement flickers in her eyes.I'm dead.Glancing around me, I take one last look around me for some help. The crowd surges, so I don't see Looke, who I know is around here. If he wanted to get me out of this, he would have stepped in already. Especially as a senior Assassin. He is clearly leaving me to suffer and ask for revenge for turning him do

My fingers burned just touching it.Looking around, I try again to see through the trees to see who had made the shot, deciding to have me see the letter rather than anyone else. Maybe it's because I'm the only one standing here, or if they had shot, but regardless, whoever they may be, they have disappeared into the forest, not coming back.Was it really Thorran's mother? The thought makes me shiver. If so, she found Thorran's private institute and is using me as a messenger to get her note to Thorran. I'm just not sure why they chose me.Looking down at the note, I consider what to do next. There is no way I can keep this from Thorran, as curious as I am to look at it.I can't do that.The last thing I want to do right now is see Thorran. Not with these injuries littering my face with no explanation that won't get me in trouble. However, this might be the first contact he has had with his mother, who the entirety of the Discipline Pack believes died in an accident along with his fat