Semua Bab MATED TO A WEAPON: THE SHADOW BRIDE SAGA: Bab 1 - Bab 10

~RAVENNA~I thought I was dreaming. Hell, I wish I were, but when rough hands shook me hard, everything became a reality.“Princess, you must wake up. The pack is under attack.”My eyes flew open at that. I found myself staring into my dad’s beta’s son and my best friend’s eyes.“Luis.”But he yanked me up, tossing clothes at me with frantic speed.“Quick, dress up. We don’t have time.”Something in his tone made me move, even though my bones felt numb.Then I heard it, the distant sharp clicking of swords, so fierce, so terrifying.My heart thrashed in my chest as I fumbled with the fabric, trying to put it on. Every second felt borrowed.“Luis, what’s going on?” I could barely make out my own voice, in the middle of the chaos that was getting closer to my door.He took my hand as soon as I threw on the shirt, leading me out.“Stay close.” He whispered.The corridor outside my room was eerily quiet, in a way that made all the hairs on my skin rise.Luis held his sword tightly, ready

~RAVENNA~ With a yelp, I ducked. But the damage was already done.The arrow pierced through Luis’s side, earning a pained howl from him.His speed reduced drastically, as though he was trying to catch his breath, or maybe numb the pain.He was a wolf; he was supposed to heal fast, but the blood kept flowing.The others were getting closer now, I could almost feel their harsh breathing behind me.We rounded another corner quickly, the arrow colliding with something else.He cried out again.I reached out, without thinking, I snapped the arrow and tossed it aside.They were nocking another arrow, ready to shoot.With just their aim, I am sure they would get every shot right.My body began shaking. Luis was in pain because of me. What if they kill him?“Luis… you must stop.” I patted his side gently, hoping he would give in.But he seemed to be lost in a world of his own, a world determined to get me out unscratched.However, I knew that was impossible, not with how close the

~RAVENNA~ Biting down hard on my lower lip, I tried not to think of running away as the man before me unchained me. With a loud sound of crashing metals, the chains were finally removed from my wrists and ankles. They don’t know it’s me yet. I still have time to help my pack escape this hell. The metal burned where it had bitten too deep, drawing a wince from me. I sucked in a breath, refusing to let them see my fear. I won’t give them that satisfaction. “Stay still,” one of the guards muttered, shooting me a glare, his scent stinking of ale. Hissing at him, I scoffed. “Try me.” His jaw tightened, but he said nothing. It seemed they were told not to hurt me, not yet. I felt the heat of someone’s gaze on me, I turned only to meet the king’s gaze fixed directly on me. There was something about the way he looked at me, something that made me feel raw and vulnerable. I looked away, cursing under my breath. I had no wolf to begin with, but there was something about him that tugge

~RAVENNA~For a moment, I thought he figured out my lie, that he was going to call his men to drag me out and kill me.He stood there, expressionless, staring straight at me like he was figuring out something.I held my breath, my pulse hammering in my ears.I wanted to say something else, but I decided against it. Dad always said a liar is always defensive, clearly the king would know that too.Finally, he moved, his hands moving to his back, hiding them from view.Just why does that make me even more nervous?“I hear your father hid you away from the pack 3 years ago.” His voice didn’t show anything at all.I froze. “And?” He smirked. “Why did he do that, if he had nothing to hide?”I opened my mouth to speak, but nothing came out. All the same, my body kept trembling with fear and something else I can’t control.Scoffing, I took the liberty to appear unbothered by folding my arms under my chest. “Clearly, you know everyone found out I am weak.”I sighed, continuing. “When

~RAVENNA~It was only after he stepped away that I let out a breath I didn’t know I was holding.He looked at me again, that eyes promising things that made my core drip.I forced my legs together, biting down hard on my lip to keep my sanity in check.“My king, this is urgent. The elders are here.” A man’s voice came through the iron doors, too familiar for me to ignore.For a moment, I thought he wasn’t going to respond, especially with how he stood there still staring at me.“Come in.” He suddenly said, his eyes still fixed on mine.The door opened, and a very familiar face stepped in.He bowed. “The elders ask to see you, my king.”That was when he stepped away, his eyes moving from me to the man.“Ronan,” he said, his voice cold. “Can’t this wait.”There was something about how he said it, that made my heart race. It seemed to suggest things, things that I dare not imagine.Ronan bowed even lower. “I apologize for intruding my king, but the elders say they have news about the sha