Semua Bab THE FEMALE ALPHA IN DISGUISE: Bab 11 - Bab 20

Haelyn's POVI didn't know them per se but from the looks on their faces and the marks on their arms, I could tell they were from the Alpha Trials. Ragged-looking men eyeing me as if I was their prey.They approached me but I didn't back down. "I'm no threat to you, fellows," I said.The one in front spoke, "We know that. And that's why we are offering you an alliance.""Alliance?""Yes.""With who?""With us, of course. Before we came here, we overheard some of the men talking about stabbing people in their sleep. Trust me, you wouldn't stand a chance of any of them straddled you." I counted them. They were four and wanted to add me to the score. "Why did you choose me?" "We could keep a lookout for each other, you know. Everyone for the Alpha Trials deserves to fight, and if they're dying, it should be on that battleground. Not in some mess hall used by egotistical elite soldiers."I had to admit the men had a point there. But I didn't want to get too close to any of them. Someone

Roy's POVI turned away from the young man and headed back to my palace. On the way, a guard rushed up to meet me, bowed and said, "The council has convened, sire.""And?""They await your presence." "How long have they been waiting?" I asked. He thought about that for a moment. "Not too long, sire." "Then let them wait. I'll see my Luna first."He bowed and without another word, left my presence. I had an inkling about what they wanted to talk about. I was in no mood to explain to them why the hell I had arranged something called the Alpha Trials without letting them know about it beforehand. Through the years, it had gotten difficult to explain myself to members of my council. According to law, they had to be some years older than I was. All of them. Including the women. Where I acted explosively on matters, they executed tardiness. Just because they were old, everything had to work in due process. But I always told them that nothing worked that way anymore. Well, it was hard f

Haelyn's POVI took the hand he offered and asked, "Is this the beginning of a new friendship or a romantic relationship?"He did not smile at my joke. "I do not know what you mean by the latter, but you are my protegee now.""What is that supposed to mean?""I am sure you do know the meaning of protegee, young warrior. Or do you not?" "Just asking is all. I don't want to run errands for you whenever you want.""And would that be such a bad thing?" "I have never done that for any man in my life," I told him. "There is always a first time for everything. Come with me," he turned and led the way. Some time later, we were at a different part of the town. I didn't remember ever being there. It was less populated and just two people came out of their doors and walked past us. "Where is this place?" I asked. "A place where you should never come to steal. It's called The Lands.""Oh. So you brought me here to point a location I should never ply my trade?" "You do not have to be sarcas

Haelyn's POVIt seemed that the more I stayed with them, every minute spent in that room, which happened to be cozy, I learned new things.Especially the part where I would be Alpha Queen once I killed my father.I didn't respond to that at once. Didn't really know how that made me feel. It was as if I was doing it to usurp his throne, or trying to depose of him.And no one would believe me even if I told them the true story of what had really happened."You didn't know?" Serena asked. I didn't say anything. Just stared at the flower vase and hoped she hadn't brought that up in the first place. "Why am I here?" I inquired. "You know why. I intend to keep you safe, young warrior. You shouldn't repeat questions that you already know the answer to.""And how do you intend on doing that?" I asked. "Because you cannot make me change my mind about the Alpha Trials. Neither of you can." "No one is trying to change your mind, my dear," Serena said. "And you don't have to be too defensive.

Haelyn's POVI finally accepted to stay with Crescent and his wife. I didn't know their last names and didn't bother to ask. First names were good for me. I took a long time washing up because it had been long since if gotten a proper bath. Most of the times, I used to wash my armpits and arms. It wasn't enough. And I usually did it as quick as I could so that no one would see my nakedness. I was that sensitive. On my journeys, I'd come across a stream or two and dip myself in it until I could take it no more. It usually felt like sleep wanted to take over my consciousness and I knew that if I let it, then I'd drown a silent death. Couldn't let that happen. I sat in the little tub which was enough for someone with my petite figure. I was still young, and didn't know if I'd ever add some layers of flesh and fat. With all the training and brain work, I didn't think that could become a reality. I was draining myself and I knew it. But there was no way I was stopping it. So far it ha