บททั้งหมดของ THE LYCAN'S SACRIFICE, Fated To The Beast. : บทที่ 41 - บทที่ 50

Elvanya's PovThe sacred chamber was cold and dark and it smelled like old stones and dried herbs that Eldric kept in jars along the walls.I sat on the floor with my back against the wall and listened to the sounds of battle happening somewhere above me and it sounded distant but I knew it was close.I hated being locked away like some precious object while Kael was up there fighting and maybe dying and I could not do anything to help.The moon mark on my back burned hot like someone was pressing a brand against my skin and I could feel power building inside me like water behind a dam.Through the bond I felt Kael and his emotions crashed over me in waves and there was rage and fear and determination and I sent back my own feelings trying to tell him I was okay.I heard explosions that shook dust from the ceiling and screaming that made my stomach turn and the battle was getting closer.Then suddenly the door shook hard and I jumped to my feet and my heart started racing."Break thro

Elvanya's PovI woke up slowly and everything hurt and my head felt like someone had been hitting it with a hammer and my body ached all over.The bed under me was soft and familiar and I smelled Kael's scent on the pillows and it was the first thing that made me feel safe.I opened my eyes and saw the ceiling of his chambers and sunlight was coming through the windows and I wondered how long I had been asleep."Elvanya" Kael's voice said and suddenly he was there leaning over me with worry all over his face "thank the goddess you are awake""What happened" I asked and my throat was so dry it hurt to talk and the words came out scratchy."Here drink this" he said and helped me sit up carefully and held a cup of water to my lips.I drank and the cool water felt amazing going down my throat and then slowly the memories started coming back.The sacred chamber and the rebels breaking in and the

Elvanya's PovI spent the whole day in Kael's chambers and I was not allowed to leave because it was too dangerous and everyone said the rebels might try again.Lira stayed with me most of the time and brought me books to read and tried to distract me with stories about when she and Kael were young but I could not focus on anything.Every time I closed my eyes I saw those three rebels falling backward with smoke rising from their chests and their faces frozen in shock and pain.I killed them and no matter what Kael said or how many times he told me it was self defense I could not stop thinking about it.The sun was starting to set when someone knocked on the door and I looked up from the book I was pretending to read."Come in" I called out.The door opened and Mira walked in carrying a tray of food and she looked terrible.Her eyes were red and puffy like she had been crying for hours and her hands shook as she set the tray down on the table."Mira what is wrong" I asked and stood up

Kael's PovI was reviewing maps in my study when a guard knocked on the door."Enter" I called out.The guard came in and bowed."My king the prisoner Thorne is asking to speak with you" he said."Tell him no" I said and went back to the maps "I have nothing to say to him""He says it is urgent" the guard said "and that he has information about the rebellion's plans"I looked up at that because information was something I needed."Fine" I said "I will go see what he wants but if this is a waste of my time there will be consequences"I followed the guard to the tower where Thorne was being held and the stairs seemed longer than usual.When I reached the cell the guards opened the door and I walked in.Thorne sat on the bench looking thinner than the last time I saw him and his clothes were dirty."You wanted to talk" I said "so talk"

Elvanya's PovI woke up screaming and Kael's arms were around me immediately."It is okay" he said "you are safe and it was just a dream"But it did not feel like just a dream because it felt real and I could still see Kael's face as I killed him with my own hands."What did you dream about" Kael asked and brushed the hair out of my face."I dreamed I killed you" I said and started crying "during the awakening and the power took over and I could not stop it and I killed you""That is not going to happen" Kael said firmly."How do you know" I asked "what if I cannot control the power and what if the prophecy is right and I destroy everyone""The prophecy gives you a choice" Kael reminded me "and I know which choice you will make""But what if the choice is not really mine" I said "what if the power decides for me"Kael held me tighter and said "then I will find a