AVERY “ Why are you staying behind? ” Sara comes to stand beside me. Earlier, Aleister let the three go. As expected, they let their squad know about the misunderstanding and sent word to other rebels about the change in situation. The rebellion is over with an unexpected turn, with no more deaths and a desire for revenge. Aleister took a step back and stopped everything at once. “ Didn’t you two get back together? ” She asks when I don’t reply. I can see Aleister and Draven leaving in the distance, with their warriors and Marco in tow. They will stay close to the warehouse and keep an eye out for those traitors. As I watch him, there are many things that I am forced to think about. I didn’t respond to Aleister’s plea to stay and he didn’t ask me about it again. It’s like we have a silent agreement. I can leave if I want, but not before saying goodbye. “ I…think we are…still in the trial phase. ” I nod, staring at Aleister’s back. As if aware of my eyes on him, he glances o

AGRONA “ They caught our men. The King made them confess to everything. He knows you were behind them, that you made them steal the rations so you could turn the people against him for starving them. ” Nash reveals with a grim look painted across his face. I hum, sitting back in the chair. It doesn’t sound as unsettling as I thought. If Aleister knows, he should know he brought it upon himself by pushing me to the edge. “ You can go now. Take over all the responsibilities once Draven asks you. You will be my last step to victory. ” I wave my hand in the air, dismissing him carelessly. He nods, “ We will get rid of the Lycans. Once and for all. ” A smirk tugs at the corner of my lips. There is a limit to stupidity. The people of this Kingdom, werewolves and witches and wizards alike…they always push that limit and prove that they are extraordinarily stupid. “ Of course. ” I whisper. Nash steals a glance my way before strolling out of the room. My lips press into a line as the d

AVERYThose who claimed to be brave and wanted to rebel…their screams echo in the throne room. Chaos intensifies, as they run for their lives, and darkness surrounds them. Amidst the wave of dread, the Beast’s predatory glare zeroed in on me. The deep black in his eyes feels like an endless abyss of malice. For a moment, the world pauses. I hold my breath, my eyes caught up in his. I don’t fear him like others do. He shouldn’t come after me. Then, why is he not even sparing anyone else a glance? And only watching me? The Beast steps down the first stair, the thump resonating throughout the hall. The voices become sharp, as if one step fueled their fear. He growls, sending a shiver down my spine. And then, he is just coming towards me. There is no hurry today. It’s like he wants to chase me, but slowly. “ Kill her! ” Agrona shrieks. “ Yes! Kill her! Kill her! Kill her! ”She chants continuously. The Beast picks its speed, rushing towards me faster as if he can’t wait to do what

AVERYThe Beast makes a whiny, soft noise. And shows no signs of doing anything except snuggling against me. A warm feeling settles in the pit of my stomach. Slowly, I open my eyes again. Confusion and wonder fuze together, making me hold my breath while I am so close to him.Who knows…his mood might change and he might snap my neck? The Beast halts, his clear black eyes fixed on me. I shudder, clenching my hands by my side. “ Is this what you wanted to do? ” I whisper, unable to wrap my head around this sudden change. What makes me almost lose consciousness is when the Beast nods. He understands me. What the actual hell is this? Maybe, it’s Aleister and he gained control of himself. That can be the only answer. But why would Aleister put me in his lap while a crazy witch is trying to kill me and him and destroy this Kingdom? We are not on a picnic, right? “ Is this why you were chasing me? Because you wanted to…have a nice…cozy moment? ” Flustered, I look around at the horrif

AVERYDraven pulls me back and steps forth to shield me with his body again. I shudder, shaking his hand away.There is no point in hiding or running.The people, seemingly hypnotized, come closer and closer. My brows furrow when I realize the water won’t stop them. My powers don’t work on those who have their minds under the control of some other entity. The first man steps out of the lake and sprints towards me. Draven kicks him back before he can reach me. More of them jump out of the cold water, their eyes hollow and their hands reaching out for me. I yelp, as Draven moves fast and pushes them back with lightning speed. I should do something too.I raise my palms, and the water moves up, drowning the people moving through the lake. For a moment, their efforts are delayed. But, they are moving again. Towards me. To kill me.No matter how many times the water drowns them or Draven injures them, they keep coming. They disregard their wounds, their blood, and the fear of death as m