All Chapters of Vermillion Haze (Red Riding Hood Series): Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

RUBY VERMILLIONThey wouldn’t let me walk far, but that didn’t stop me from sneaking out of the damn carriage.The medics had given me the whole space to rest, and I did... for a while. But the moment I woke up, the silence felt worse than pain. I needed air. I needed him.I slipped past the guards. Vale was too busy playing diplomat to notice. Riftan hadn’t moved from the rock he planted himself on. His fur was matted with dried blood, and he looked like a statue carved from regret.That’s when I saw it.The rogues, what was left of them, approached slowly under heavy watch. Phantomcrescent soldiers surrounded them, keeping a loose perimeter. Women clutched children. The elderly hobbled forward, heads bowed low like they expected to be slaughtered.Riftan didn’t move.The rogues avoided his eyes like looking into them would turn them to ice. Maybe it would’ve. The man could freeze a wildfire with that glare.Vale stepped forward, diplomatic as ever. “We’ve retrieved the rest,” he sai

The arrival at Baronveil was hectic.As I was leaning against the carriage's window, I noticed a few things that I didn't seem to notice before. There were more guards securing the carriage, which had not been with us during our time in the South. I turned to Riftan to get answer,s but Vale was the only one who noticed my curious look."What is it?" he asked me in a bored tone and raised a brow sassily. "I know you want to know something. Spit it out. He's sleeping."I smirked at Vale and shook my head. "I noticed that there are guards who are there more than usual. I didn't see them when we were camping in the South, I mean...where did they come from?""We could bring all of the deployed soldiers. It could garner attention from others. So, we deployed them in specific routes to keep the path safe.""Really?" I nod slightly. "Safe from what? I mean, no human ever comes this far in the thick woods. That would be suicide. What are you keeping an eye on? Other packs?"Vale looked at me a

ZEN RIFTAN"How are you, mama and papa?"Ruby crouched against the snow and pulled a cheerful smile. She looked in the waters as if she was talking with someone beneath it. Was she speaking to her late parents? She wasn't giving the cookies to anyone, nor meeting a person she fancies. She just wanted to be alone for a short while, to talk with her parents in heaven. A smile tugged on my lips as she brought her knees close to her chest and cuddled with her cloak. She really loves being in the warmth of that fabric."Mama," she spoke. "I learned how to make cookies today from a friend, her name is Linda but I sometimes call her 'Lin'. She's one of the people that helped me adjust in this place."Linda who was beside us, felt a pang inside her heart."Sometimes she makes cookies for the guards, but since I couldn't really buy you flowers because I'm stuck here, I didn't know what to give you. I thought cookies would be okay?"Flowers.I looked at the thick snow wrapped in the ground aro

Silently eating at the table and talking about a few stuff when a servant suddenly comes to the table. Riftan does not mind him and resumes eating and the servant did not seem to mind it at all. Vale puts his utensil down and turned to the servant to cater his request."What is it?" he asked while wiping his lips with a napkin."There is a mail from the Alpha of the Eastern region, Sir.""A mail?"Linda and I turned our heads to the servant, snooping around to that piece of an envelope he's carrying. Vale turned to us and we pretended to continue eating before we got caught. H"What is this mail for?""I have not opened it, Sir. But it is a mail from Lord Zephyl.""Lord Zephyl?" Vale raised a brow and took the mail. "Very well, thank you."Vale passed the letter to Riftan when he was finished eating. The alpha took it and opened it. It reveals a small piece of paper with letters that could not seem to understand. "I will not be attending that," he told him and leaned against the chai

Have you ever been in a place where you feel so suffocated and you feel even more breathless because you are getting so annoyed with someone who doesn't know things about you? Because, if you ask me, I have. And let me just say that this has probably been the most annoying thing that has ever happened to me.Lady Amara smiles at me but I knew it wasn't genuine. She's just trying to mock me. I kept a calm composure and smiled back."I cannot believe I am seeing you face to face, Miss Vermillion. What an honor," she sarcastically said.I tried to play along. "It is good to see you as well, milady."The woman was surprised by my politeness. Did she expect me to snap and point a knife at her? Well, I most certainly could, but that wouldn't be too polite, wouldn't it?"Oh my, aren't you the charming one?" she giggled. "While waiting for Lord Dreyar to come, perhaps we should have a chat little chat? I'd like to know more about Miss Vermillion. If that is okay with you, Lord Riftan?"Riftan