Semua Bab The Luna Queen's Blood Oath: Bab 61 - Bab 70

CHAPTER 62Derek's POVI stared hard at the room, silently daring anyone to speak up, but none did. I knew they didn't like I had just said, but that was the case. I had to think about the other packs before myself, and I knew I was doing the right thing. I was trying to prevent a war, Malkin's war, a war that would destroy us all and establish ever-reigning chaos, the great uprising, as they called it in whispers.“I'll be on my way shortly,” I said as I stood abruptly, and the Councilors stood too. “Now, in my absence, I'd like the Councilors to rule in my stead collectively until I return.”“But your highness. Protocol demands that the Luna Queen…”“The Luna Queen is no longer Luna Queen!” I snapped, cutting off Councilor Lucius. It was always Councilor Lucius with the buts and the what-ifs. I was beginning to think that he was in Evelyn's pocket!“My stepmother is a widow now and should be allowed to mourn my father's demise,” I added. “Let her mourn!” Lucius wasn't particularl

CHAPTER 64Layla's POVThe forest stretched before me in an endless sea of blackened trees with their skeletal fingers clawing at the bruised sky. I moved like a wraith in the night with my breaths shallow and my steps soundless. The dark force of Malkin, the death goddess, pulsed through me, whispering promises of revenge, of blood, of sweet, delicious retribution. All I wanted. It was my sole purpose for being alive now.Daven. Daisy. Their names slithered through my mind like serpents, venomous and biting. They would pay. Tonight. Their final reckoning had come!I crept closer to the pack house with my senses sharpened by the goddess’s power, which coursed through my veins. The warm glow of lanterns flickered in the distance, and the occasional murmur of patrolling guards reached my ears. My lips curled into a twisted grin. I slowly smacked my lips to the anticipation of what was surely going to come. They thought themselves safe behind their walls and behind their warriors. But

CHAPTER 66Daven's POVIt really sucked, the time freeze was almost the most painful thing I had experienced that day! It was really agonizing to see Derek and Amy right before me and within my grasp, but I did nothing!I saw them escape through my window, and even then, the time freeze took a while before it finally broke, and we all gained control of our bodies. What witchcraft were they using now?! This was something never heard of!“They're gone! They've escaped!” Daisy wailed with frustration. She had reverted to her human form now, but was holding her side, the same place where that bastard Lycan had slammed into her!“I'll go after them!” I told her. “I'll make them pay for what they've done!”I was made to go forward, but then she grabbed my hand, and I stopped abruptly and turned to look at her. She seemed weak and so fragile at the moment, and her whole body trembled violently.“I'm.. I'm scared..” She whispered. “Stay with me.”“I wish I could,” I replied. “I really wish I

CHAPTER 68Derek's POV“Prince Derek! Prince Derek.. Over here..”I turned towards the direction of the voice and saw Clara, the maid, waving eagerly at me. I turned and walked over to her.“My parents live just two blocks away.” She spoke enthusiastically. “We'll give you shelter for as long as it takes to figure out all this mess.” She began to lead the way, and I followed.“Thank you,” I muttered.“You don't need to.” She replied. “The moment you left the pack house, the Luna Queen…” She paused as if she'd just realized she made a mistake. “I mean your stepmother…”“Just call her Evelyn.” I cut in.“Well, Evelyn summoned all the councilors. They had a really long meeting, and at the end of it, she came out and announced herself as the ruler of the Bloodwood Pack and beyond. But I hear this decision really wasn't what the council wanted, but I hear lives were threatened and loved ones were kidnapped too!”“You hear a lot of things, Clara,” I remarked.“It's what we maids do.” She re

CHAPTER 70Derek's POVMaybe I was only imagining it, maybe it was just a night animal out to hunt for food or something. I held my breath and listened with intention. I couldn't afford to make a mistake.The sound came again slowly and deliberately. It was definitely someone creeping around, and I was able to pinpoint the exact direction of the sound now.I slowly sat up, making sure not to make any sounds. Layla had finally dozed off to sleep, but I had to warn her. I moved closer to her and gently clamped a hand on her mouth, and her eyes opened immediately in alarm. Her hands immediately rose to push me off, but I reacted quickly, holding them still with the other hand.'Someone's sneaking on the roof.' I willed myself into her thoughts without risking even the noise my voice would make. 'I'll go take a look, stay sharp. Understand?'She managed a small nod, and I slowly began to creep away from the bed. Beta Rowan was sleeping in the other room, but I reckoned I'd only be wasting