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Calder Gilead

Thorne helped the healer lift Rowan onto the narrow bed inside the cell. The healer checked his pulse again before looking at me. “His heart is steady now my King.” “Then why did he collapse in the first place.” The healer shook his head “I don’t know.” He wiped the sweat from Rowan’s forehead. “It was almost as if his body couldn’t withstand whatever he saw.” I looked down at Rowan. Only moments ago he had spoken Calder’s name. Not guessed it. Not questioned it. He had seen it. I turned sharply. “Double the guards.” Thorne frowned. “On Rowan?” “Yes.” The healer moved to say something but decided it was best to be quiet. Good decision. I continued “I don’t want anyone entering these cells without my permission.” He nodded. “It’ll be done.” I looked at the healer. “If he wakes up before I return, send for me immediately.” “Yes, my King.” I didn’t wait another second.”Thorne.” He was already beside me. “We’re going into Blackthorne Park.” ⸻ Th

Gone

The first thing I did after sunrise was seal the gates. No one entered. No one left. If Calder was still inside Blackthorne, I would find him. If he had escaped, I wanted every road watched before he crossed the border. I stood in the middle of the courtyard as soldiers hurried in every direction. “Search every guest house,” I ordered. “Every stable, every carriage, every empty building. I want every man who arrived with Calder accounted for.” The captain struck his fist against his chest. “Yes, My King.” Thorne stepped beside me, already dressed for battle instead of court. “The western road is covered,” he said. “I’ve sent riders to the southern pass too.” “Good.” “What if they’ve already crossed the border?” I looked toward the massive gates. “They haven’t.” “You sound certain.” “I don’t believe Calder would leave without what he came for.” Those words settled between us like a storm cloud. Neither of us spoke again. Within minutes, another group of scouts returned

Fear the danger that’s already Within

Nobody spoke for several long seconds. Every face around the table carried the same expression. Disbelief. I looked at the crest stitched into the black cloth. It had been in my castle this entire time. Right beneath my nose. I had welcomed Calder into Blackthorne. He came with smile and promises of friendship while his people moved through my kingdom unnoticed. The thought made my stomach twist. Thorne broke the silence first. “If had escaped with them, it must mean she is valuable to them. Maybe even working with them. I nodded slowly. “She is definitely working with them.” Jace leaned against the edge of the table. “But why did she try to kill herself at first?” His words settled heavily over the room. I looked toward Cressida. “You said Zara believed someone would come for her.” She nodded. “She looked so frightened and Shaken I was almost fooled.” I rubbed a hand over my jaw. “She wasn’t afraid they would come.” I looked around the chamber. “She

The Enemy

~Zara’s POV The forest was quiet when we reached the old stone house. Calder led the way through the broken gate while the others followed close behind. I walked near the middle of the group, keeping one eye on the princess. Elara’s wrists were bound with thick rope. She walked without stumbling, head high, even though dirt marked her dress and leaves clung to her hair. We had been careful with her. Not soft. Just careful. A royal prisoner was only useful if she stayed alive and unbroken enough to matter. The hideout sat deep among the trees, far from any road. Moss covered the walls. The roof had holes in places, but the main room was dry enough. Calder ordered two men to check the perimeter. Another started a fire in the old hearth. I guided Elara to a wooden chair against the wall and tied the rope to the leg so she could not stand without notice. She did not fight me. She only watched everything with those calm, cold eyes. I stepped back and looked

Ashes Remember

~Calder’s POV~ The fire had almost burned itself out. Only a few red embers remained beneath the black wood, throwing enough light to paint the old stone walls in shadows. Outside, the wind whispered through the trees surrounding the abandoned watchtower. It had once belonged to Ashwood. My home. Now it was nothing more than broken stone and fading memories. I sat alone beside the fire with Gideon’s sword resting across my knees. My thumb traced the wolf carved into the hilt. The Ashwood crest. Time had worn the silver dull, but I remembered when it gleamed beneath the sun. I remembered when children chased each other through the training yard while warriors laughed instead of mourned. That world died long before this sword ever touched my hands. A floorboard creaked behind me. One of my men stepped into the room. “The girl hasn’t spoken.” I didn’t look up. “I didn’t expect her to.” “She refuses food.” “Leave it anyway.” He hesitated. “What if she keeps refusing

Ashwood blood

~Lucian’s POV~ I had barely stepped out of the council chamber when Thorne caught up with me. “The eastern gardens are sealed. No one goes in or out without your order.” “Good. What about the trail?” “Our trackers are already on it.” I kept walking. “Then why are you still here?” Thorne fell into step beside me. “Because you’re about to do something reckless.” I paused “I’m going after my sister.” “I know.” “Then you know there is nothing reckless about it.” He gave me a hard look. “Alpha, it will be dangerous is if you ride out alone.” I stopped at the bottom of the stairs. Jace was already waiting near the courtyard with three trackers and a line of saddled horses. He walked toward us. “We found the first trail.” “Where?” “Behind the east gardens.” My chest tightened. “Take me there.” Jace shook his head. “You won’t like what we found.” “I didn’t ask if I would like it.” He turned and led us through the gardens. The place looked different now.

The Bait

I was already halfway across the courtyard when the dungeon servant came running toward me. He was pale, breathless, and moving so fast that two guards nearly reached for their swords before recognizing him. “My King!” I stopped.“What happened?” “It’s Rowan.” My jaw tightened. “What about him?” The servant swallowed. “He says if you leave without him, he will kill himself.” For a moment, I simply stared at him. Then anger rose in my chest. “He’s threatening me?” “No, my King. I don’t think he meant it as a threat.” “Then what exactly did he mean?” “He said he has nothing left if his mate is taken from him.” That silenced me. The gates were only a short distance away. My horse waited beyond them, already saddled. Riders were gathering around the courtyard, weapons strapped to their backs, trackers preparing to follow the trail. I had no time for this. I turned toward the gates. “Tell Rowan he stays.” The servant hesitated. I stopped again. “Did you n

Gideon’s Crossing

The forest had been quiet for too long. I rode at the front with Thorne beside me, while Jace and Rowan followed a few steps behind. The map Calder had left us was folded inside my coat, but I knew every turn on it by now. He wanted us here. That was the part I could not stop thinking about. “Slow down,” Thorne said through the mind-link. I glanced at him. Why? Because Rowan is struggling. I looked over my shoulder. Rowan was sitting straight in the saddle, but his face was pale. His hand stayed close to his side, as if every movement hurt. “I’m fine Alpha,” he said before I could ask. “I didn’t say anything.” “But you were about to.” Jace gave a quiet laugh behind him. “Both of you are becoming predictable.” I ignored him and looked back at Rowan. “You should have stayed at Blackthorne.” Rowan’s jaw tightened. “And let you search for my mate without me?” “That was never going to happen.” I turned forward again. He was a Gilead. I reminded myself

The Man behind the Trap

~Elara’s POV~ The room smelled of damp stone and smoke. I had no idea how long we had been here. The only window was small and too high for me to reach. A single candle burned beside the door, throwing weak light across the room. I sat against the wall with my hands tied in front of me. I was afraid. Of course I was afraid. But I refused to let Zara see it. She stood across the room, watching me with a smile that made my skin crawl. “You look tired, Princess.” “I am.” “Good.” I lifted my eyes to hers. She stepped closer.“You know, I always wondered what it would feel like to see you helpless.” “You should have asked yourself that before helping kidnap me.” Zara laughed.“I didn’t help kidnap you.” She crouched in front of me. “I helped make sure you were taken.” There was something different about her now. The Zara I remembered was angry, jealous and bitter. But there had been fear in her too. Now there was none. She looked comfortable. Almost happy.“i can see

The Price of Coming

I turned slowly. Calder stepped out of the shadows. He wore no armor. No sword rested at his side. He looked almost relaxed, as if he had invited us here for a quiet afternoon rather than dragged us across half of Blackthorne with a kidnapped princess. My hand tightened around my sword. “Where is Elara?” Calder stopped a few feet away. “Alive.” “That wasn’t my question.” The Silver wolf pushed against my skin. I took one step forward. Calder didn’t move. That was when I noticed the movement between the trees. One man. Then another. Then another. They were everywhere. Hidden among the branches, behind the rocks, along the narrow path we had just used. Arrows were already pointed in our direction. Thorne’s hand moved closer to his weapon. Jace shifted beside him. Calder smiled faintly.“I wouldn’t do that if I were you Alpha.” I looked at him. “You kidnapped my sister, threatened her life, and dragged us here. You don’t get to tell me what I can do

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