บททั้งหมดของ Cathy And The Beast : บทที่ 61 - บทที่ 70

Charlotte's POVWe are seated in the meeting hall, the flickering candlelight casting shadows across the stone wall. It was another day of hoping and waiting. The sun had set and the night had draped its cloak, and with it our hope dwindled.There had been no news. Not even a whisper. Just this silence, a silence that gnawed at us, thick and suffocating. Teon and Knox paced the room like caged animals, worry lines etched deep into their faces. I observed these creatures, trying to distract my mind from the obvious. They were diminutive, horned and for some unknown reason, unclad. Their state of undress would have been of great interest to me, but for the situation we were in. My mind, once again, wanders to Cathy. My best friend who had chosen to sacrifice herself for me. This thought melts my heart and even though I do not believe in a God, I pray to Him that He brings her back safe. Her and her child. I have to admit that the whole situation still does not make much sense to me,

I could not believe what I'd just seen. A gasp escaped my lips as Alden slumped to the ground,his face drained of color. The defiance which has been prominent in his eyes was now replaced with an emptiness. The realization of what had just happened dawned on me. They had taken his essence, his strength. They had drained him of whatever made him extraordinary and left a shell.I watched as the northern leader looked on, leaning back in his throne, he had an amused look on his face, as though he was watching a play unfold. His gaze shifted between Lena and Alden's slumped figure. He seemed surprised by Lena’s ruthlessness and a smirk tugged at his lips.My heart pounded in a frantic rhythm as Lena let out a triumphant laugh. “Looks like the beast is tamed,” she declared, her eyes glowing with a dark hunger. She walked to Alden's almost lifeless body and knelt beside him.“You see, brother. It did not have to come to this. Do not think that I enjoyed this one bit. But your refusal to coo

Lachlan's warriors were outnumbered and the tide of the battle was turning quickly in our favor. One by one, Karken, Herb and Alden broke free from their restraints, laying waste to anyone they could lay their hands on. Amidst the chaos, I looked around and realized that Lachlan was gone. In his place was a lone cloak figure who had crept up behind me without noticing. The figure’s eyes were glowing an unnatural color and I stood transfixed.It must be one of Lachlan's sorcerers, I thought. I made to run but the shackles made it difficult. Before I could scream, the figure's bony claws grabbed my arm and a swirling vortex of dark energy engulfed us. The only thing I could remember before the darkness was a vision of blurred figures and frantic screams. As I regained consciousness, my eyes opened to a dimly lit room. The swaying movement of the room indicated that I was in a carriage. I was alone and my heart began to hammer against my ribs. Where were they taking me?The swaying of

A heavy thud echoed through the meeting hall as the door creaked open, revealing the guard who had been sent to bring Lena. He stepped aside, leaving Lena who was bound and bruised.Her smug demeanor was gone, now replaced by resentment and bitterness. She looked around the room before finally settling her gaze on Alden, who sat at the head of the table, Karken and Khimaira by his side. “Well, well,” Lena spat, “If it isn't my dearest family. Did you miss me so quickly?”Alden ignored her banter, his face an unreadable mask. “Lena,” he said, his voice low and menacing, “You hold knowledge I desperately need. Knowledge of how to undo whatever dark spell you cast on me.” “And what makes you think I'll tell you?”Lena sneers, her lips curling into a sly smile. Anger flashed across Alden's face, but he quickly forced it down. He needed to be level headed and not give Lena the satisfaction of provoking him. “I can make you a deal. A deal you might find appealing.”Curiosity sparked in Le

Charlotte's POVMy eyelids fluttered open with a dull ache behind them. The memories of the scene in the dungeon suddenly come rushing back to me - the realization that my plan had grossly backfired and now Eleanor was back in Lena’s custody.I tried to sit up but a wave of dizziness washed over me, my head was throbbing. I am forced to lay back down as a groan escapes my lips. “Easy there, Charlotte,” I hear someone say beside me. I gently turn my head to see the three dwarfed servants standing next to the bed I lay on, looks of concern etched on all their faces.Teon stepped forward. “What happened?” He asked, the concern in his voice mirroring his expression.Before I can answer, the door swings open to reveal Khimaira. She marches towards where I lay, a stern look on her face. “Good,” she says. “You're awake.” “Lena’s escaped,” She continued. “From all indications, you had something to do with that. What were you doing in the dungeons?”I swallow hard, wincing at the ache in my