All Chapters of Fated To The Werewolf Dragon King : Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

The scent of crushed herbs lingered in the room.Adriana stirred faintly.A dull ache throbbed through her left hand before the memories came rushing back.The assassin.The dagger.The strange silver light.Her eyes flew open.She tried to sit up, but a sharp pain shot through her palm and she winced."Easy there."Annie's familiar voice reached her ears and Adriana turned her head.The cheerful woman sat beside the bed, carefully grinding fresh herbs in a small stone mortar. Rolls of clean linen, wooden bowls, and tiny clay jars were arranged neatly across the bedside table."You gave us quite the scare," Annie said with a relieved smile.Adriana glanced around the chamber.Sunlight streamed through the windows, bathing the room in a warm glow.For a brief moment, she wondered if everything had only been a nightmare.Then her gaze fell on her left hand.It was wrapped in fresh white bandages.The sight brought everything flooding back."The assassin..." she whispered.Annie's smile

The assassin unleashed his horse hidden under one of the trees and rode until the palace had long vanished behind him.The dense forest gradually gave way to a narrow mountain path, hidden beneath towering pines and thick mist. Few knew the trail existed.At the end of the path stood an ancient stone manor, abandoned to the world's eyes.The manor stood in complete silence.Its weathered stone walls had long been swallowed by creeping vines, hidden deep within the mountains where few dared to venture.The assassin dismounted from his horse and climbed the worn stone steps.The massive doors opened before he could knock.Without a word, he entered.The servants never spoke. They never looked at him.They merely guided him through dim corridors lit by flickering candles until they reached a vast chamber.At the far end hung a heavy black silk curtain that stretched from the ceiling to the floor.Nothing beyond it could be seen.The assassin immediately dropped to one knee."My Lord."Fo

Night had settled over the Citadel. Dark clouds drifted across the sky, swallowing the stars one after another, while the palace stood wrapped in its darkness.Inside His Majesty's study, only the warm glow of oil lamps illuminated the room.Kallias stood before a large map spread across his desk, one hand resting against its edge as his eyes studied the surrounding kingdoms.A knock sounded on the door."Enter."The door opened and Rad stepped inside before bowing."You sent for me, Your Majesty?"Kallias nodded without looking away from the map."I've been thinking."Rad remained silent, waiting."The attack on Adriana...The theft of the Pase leaves...They happened on the same day." Kallias' fingers rested lightly on its edge as his gaze lingered over the territories surrounding the kingdom."They may be unrelated." He muttered "They may not."Kallias finally lifted his gaze to him."I know I said it could be a coincidence but I refuse to believe in coincidences."Rad folded his arm

The King's howl still echoed faintly through the palace.Even now, the hairs on the back of Tari's neck refused to settle.She stood beside Annie inside the King's Court, helping arrange fresh linens when hurried footsteps approached.The royal aide appeared in the doorway.His usually composed face carried an urgency she had rarely seen."Annie."The older woman immediately straightened."My Lord.""Prepare a hot bath immediately."Annie blinked. "For His Majesty?""No." The royal aide shook his head. "For Lady Adriana."He continued without pausing."Also prepare healing balm, fresh bandages, and a restorative tonic. She may need them before dawn."Annie nodded and asked no questions. "As you command."She immediately turned toward the shelves lining the room."I'll need moon sage, silver moss, and fresh frost leaves.""I'll fetch them," Tari offered before Annie could continue.Annie looked at her gratefully. "Thank you."The royal aide gave a brief nod. "Be quick."Tari grabbed a

After speaking in hushed voices, Tari and Adriana decided not to wander through the palace. Instead, they returned to Adriana's room to wait, hoping the royal aide would have answers.The atmosphere was heavy. Outside, the full moon still hung in the sky, bathing the King's Court in pale silver light.Adriana was restless. Ever since hearing His Majesty's howl, an unfamiliar unease had settled inside her. Mia was equally agitated, pacing endlessly within her mind.Tari tried to reassure her, but before either woman could speak further, hurried footsteps approached.A firm knock sounded at the door. Before either of them could answer, the royal aide stepped inside.His eyes fell on Adriana. "His Majesty wishes to see you. Immediately.”The words made Adriana's heart skip a beat.Her fingers unconsciously tightened around the edge of her sleeve.The full moon was out. His Majesty's rut.The earlier conversation with Tari echoed in her mind."The royal aide ordered a bath, healing bal