Semua Bab Vermillion Haze (Red Riding Hood Series): Bab 101 - Bab 110

Back in the Palace, King Ydrian seethes his gaze low. His henchmen, before him, were carrying what seemed to be a bag of raw silver. He lifted a finger into the air, and they quickly obeyed. Holding the ends of the sack, they scatter the ore on the illustrious glass floor and then withdraw.Upon seeing the chunks of silver ore, King Ydrian's eyes succumbed to displeasure. His face fell, and his lips pursed into a neutral line. The henchmen noticed that they had disappointed him. Balls of sweat formed around their foreheads as King Ydrian's lips opened to speak."This is all?""Silver ores are rarer now, Your Highness.""You are aware that these ores can keep you safe from the Werewolves, am I correct?"The henchmen lowered their heads, trembling. "T-The silver in the mines has been thoroughly wiped out, Your Highness! We used too much silver for the construction of that-""Watch your mouth," the royal advisor stepped before the kneeling henchmen and scoffed. "Perhaps you've forgotten

I arrived at the cloister with no issues at all.Certainly no issues...Okay, maybe there is one issue.After boarding into the carriage with Riftan and setting off, we were attacked by a few rogues. Riftan told me to stay put and he would handle it. All I could hear was the agonizing wailing of the ferals as their blood splattered across the carriage's surface, painting the wood in gray and maroon. I peeked from the window and witnessed Riftan's agility, his nails were sharp, soiled with filth and blood. The thick, crimson liquid seeped through the pristine snow as he stood triumphant.Vale handed him a clean cloth before he turned to look at me. I quickly shut the windows and pretended not to see.Has he grown stronger when I left for the mission?! How can I keep up with him?!When Riftan entered the carriage, he looked at me with a straight face and sighed. "You alright?"I nodded meekly and looked away as the cart started again.He often glanced at me to see if I was doing alright

Thunder flashed upon the dark skies as the sound of wind wafted through the air. The clashing of shields and the distant shuffling of thick boots ignited the Weres' senses. their tails and ears perched whilst the fully round moon shone brightly, bestowing light upon the ruins of their abandoned port. Hector Dreyar stood before the huge tower gates, eyes frozen and lips pursed-his heart trembling at the sight of the battalion approaching them."My Lord," his beta came from behind. "...it's time."Dreyar slowly turned his back to face his soldiers with a smile. "Fear not, I am with you."The Weres knelt before their Alpha and closed their eyes. Dreyar raised his arm in the air, gathering the power of the moonlit evening to distribute before his servants. A faint glow illuminated from the Alpha's hands, and his servants began to shift.Together, the Ambersnook pack howled in unison.Dreyar donned his Alpha form, too. He was covered in pristine grey fur, with streaks of royal blue and blac

RUBY VERMILLIONI couldn't help it. I paced back and forth around the campfire while biting the pads of my finger. "I can't! Not until that bastard comes home bringing Dreyar in his hands!"Suddenly, I hear a thud in the snow. I slowly shift my head back to see Riftan with Dreyar on his back. The other alpha was unconscious and was bleeding all over. Riftan had the same expressionless face. Tears formed from my eyelids as the emotions bottled inside my chest swelled. "I was worried sick, damn it!" These two... I don't care what happens to me, as long as they both arrived safely. The next morning, I tried to visit Dreyar, but he was still unconscious. Riftan said that he used too much energy to release mist for the other villagers to escape. By the time the King arrived to challenge him, Dreyar was nearly in his limit. I saw the clean cuts all around his body. And I could already tell which Hunter caused it.My foster faster, Robynn."This is the poisoned arrow that pierced Lord Dr

"I've decided to make you my wife."Riftan's words echoed in my head. I saw my shock reflected in his eyes—and the sincerity too. But I was overwhelmed. As the plum tree bloomed, so did something buried inside me. Memories I couldn’t fully grasp.Why do I see myself with this young boy?Why is the little me trying to tend to his wounds?Why is this boy crying?Why were we covered in blood?Who is he?I would lose my mind if it was Riftan."Hey, have we met before?" I mumbled."I'm sorry?" He leaned closer.I shook my head. No point in asking. I barely remembered the boy's face, but the ache in my chest was too familiar."Ruby?""Oh…" I snapped back and chuckled. "Did you say something?"Riftan frowned slightly. "Was I too fast?""I'm not sure what you mean, but… sorry, I got a little sidetracked.""That’s fine." He looked at the tree. "I’ll tell you about it some other time."I’d heard him clearly—but could I accept it? I… fell for him. But I can’t be what he needs. He deserves someon