At the dining. Sophie looked around as they were about to eat. David, Tonia and the Mage were not around. She felt skeptical about that."What's the problem?" it seemed Alpha Jones had noticed her skepticism."We are the only one here. The others?" she pointed at the empty seats."The Mage told us he is busy with Tonia, forcing his Mage lesson on her" he reminded her."Busy enough to skip dinner" she said sarcastically."This is ceremonial and time consuming. They can just have their meals in their compartments. And if you feel somehow about the empty seats. We can fill it with some maids or servants. They will be happy" he replied without taking it seriously."And David? Has he started the Mage's lesson too?" Sophie just felt something was wrong."David has not enlisted with me" the Mage came in suddenly. "I don't know his whereabouts. I'm famished" he rushed to the dining table. "I think I know" Alpha Jones chuckled. "If two lovers are absent together. That means they are sharing
Sophie hesitated as she was about to step into the room. She was sure she heard someone talking and it was definitely not Alpha Jones.She remained calm to eavesdrop again."I have to do this" a male voice came up again breathlessly. It was more like murmurs but she heard it clearly."For the greater good" the unknown voice said again.Sophie wondered what was to be done in their room. She waited, she wanted to learn more before she would venture in."No, no, no" the person was obviously having a battle of decision within his mind. "I should speak with the goddess to change her mind" he sighed.Sophie remembered who the self acclaimed goddess was, Tonia. She must have sent whoever this man was but it was still unclear to Sophie what his mission was."The goddess knows better" he scoffed. "This is what she wants" he gasped in conclusion.Sophie heard the sound of a sword slowly brushing against its sheath. She wasn't sure if her hearing was accurate but she needed to stop whatever was
The Mage had been waiting for Tonia for some minutes. It was time to show up for her daily lessons."Two minutes more!" the Mage muttered to himself. That was how long he would spare before going to force her out of wherever she was hiding herself"That was too long. I'm here already" Tonia's voice whispered. It sounded like it was within the Mage's head.He was startled. He turned around and around pushing off some jars off the table. The noise coupled with the startling made the Mage fell off his feet.He quickly got back up on his feet. He stared around looking for Tonia. It was making him mad."Where are you?" he finally asked loudly."I'm everywhere. I'm a goddess. Have you forgotten?" her voice came up again and she laughed faintly."What is happening?" the Mage gasped. He was about to run out of the room when Tonia pulled him back."Who are you?" he asked with fright."I'm Tonia, your daughter. Of course" she replied slowly to tease him."I don't think so" he shook his head an
Sophie hid in a corner. She watched as David was training the guards. She had been following him for some days after what happened in their room, some days ago.She noticed David had really changed from what he used to be. He seemed to have become stronger and more ruthless. Though he looked happier than before but he was now getting angry over the slightest of things.All Sophie needed was, something that would make Alpha Jones realize he couldn't trust David anymore.The training was going well with the guards until he grabbed one of them by the neck. He stabbed through his heart and dropped his body."That is a lesson to all of you" he said loudly at the others. "No one should speak ill of the goddesss. That's the first rule. Secondly, you shouldn't be weak. This man here was too weak" he fumed and pointed to the dead body.The other guards were terrified.Sophie was flabbergasted. That was David killing someone without a word from Alpha Jones."Weak men can not protect this Manor
Tonia stood in the center of the hallway. She was waiting for the guard walking towards her.The guard hesitated on seeing her. He must have felt skeptical by her weird stance."Come" she waved at him seductively."What?" the guard looked around probably checking if he was alone. He moved quickly towards her. "How may I help you?" he grinned happily."First, I need food for seven men. And then your service" she replied him slowly and winked at him."Food for seven men? What are you going to do with that?" he asked smiling. "I already have six men. You are the seventh. You need the food for the job you are going to do for me" she moaned. "So, run all the way and fetch it for me" she turned to show him her side."You want me to run along?" he stared down the hallway behind him. "Why would I do that?" he chuckled. He was obviously not going to cooperate with her."I think you already know what's in it for you" she tilted her head to a side."Of course, I can see it written all over your
Alpha Jones paused suddenly. His attention was shifted to Caleb, the head of the security guards.He was coming into the throne room to report something very bad, obviously. The look on his face had said it all."What happened?" Alpha Jones couldn't wait for him to talk."Six guards are missing, sir" he replied sharply."Six guards? Missing or dead?" it seemed Alpha Jones couldn't comprehend."They are not dead, probably, as far as I know, it seems they left the Manor willingly" he wasn't sure."Has a case like this ever happened before?" Alpha Jones stared at Sophie probably to get her contribution."This is the first time and I think they might have done that due to what happened last time" Caleb uttered clearly."What happened last time?" Alpha Jones asked instantly."I was told, Beta David killed a guard just because he was tired. I think they left due to that and I'm afraid many might be planning to leave too" he finally conveyed."You see" Alpha Jones sighed. "That's what I was
Sophie rushed to hug Alpha Jones. She was terrified."Are you okay?" Alpha Jones asked calmly. He rubbed her head soothingly.Sophie nodded. She buried her head in his chest.There was a violent knock on the door. Both of them were startled"Who is that?" Alpha Jones was the first to break out of his startling.There was another round of hard knocks instead of a verbal response.Alpha Jones headed to the door. He clearly wanted to go and open it without a proper thought."Wait!" Sophie pulled him back. "We don't know who is there, what if....." she panted."Whoever it is, standing out there. I will open the door" he insisted."Do you know their numbers? What if the whole guards have turned on us?" she was too scared."At least, I still need to open the door to get you to safety" Alpha Jones replied slowly. He took her hands off his body and went to the door. He opened it swiftly. David jumped in, with readiness for a fight. He looked around and saw the dead guards. He looked surprise
David couldn't walk uprightly as he stormed out of the throne room. He believed that must have been caused by the goddess, Tonia.Though he did nothing wrong but she must have been angry that Alpha Jones escaped death."I'm sorry, goddess" he whispered to himself and continued fidgeting towards Tonia's compartment. He was going to tell her to put all the blame on him.He wanted to be punished for what he knew nothing about. He didn't even know when Tonia sent the guards to kill Alpha Jones. But now that the mission had failed, she would be angry. David wouldn't want that.The goddess' anger should be avoided at all. cost.He knocked on Tonia's door.She opened it instantly like she had been waiting for him. She stared at him for a while like she was surprised."David?" she made her mouth hollow in shock."My goddess" David struggled, trying to fight the pain going round his body. "I'm sorry" he begged."Sorry for what?" Tonia asked helplessly."You are angry. And the anger is taking t