~Ezinne~ I lay in my bed, enveloped by the suffocating stillness of the room, my mind swirling with different thoughts, haunted by Ashere's venomous threats from the previous evening. She had given me an ultimatum—comply or die. But despite her intimidation, a stubborn part of me resisted—bl
I couldn't help but let out a harsh, mocking laugh. "Necessary? How is continuing this cycle of violence necessary?" He stepped closer, his presence imposing, and his tone took on a grave seriousness. "There has been an invasion on our territory, Ezinne. It's about survival. They attacked us f
~Malik~ I had nearly succumbed to Alpha Abee's persuasive urgings for a complete and bloody massacre of the werewolves. This time, I had resolved not to spare any tribe, including those that had offered their own as sacrifices in desperate bids for safety. I was poised to unleash havoc upon
The room fell silent as his words hung heavily in the air. Rafe and the others turned their gazes towards me, their expressions mirroring the shock I felt. A chill crept up my spine as I processed the gravity of his words. Something sinister was indeed at play, a dark force moving unseen beneath the
"I didn't halt any raid for—what the fuck are you even talking about?" My voice rose, with a mix of defensiveness and irritation threading through it. The men all exchanged looks, their smiles lined with a blend of amusement and conspiracy. Soren, pretending to be engrossed in his tablet, didn’t l
~Ezinne~ "Are you sure you want to go to the bazaar by yourself, Your Highness?" Delilah's voice snapped me back to reality. I turned towards her, and she was standing there with a delicate mask on her hands. Concern craved lines down her face. Shadows fell into her eyes that flicked out t
I left the safety of the shadows and darted out into the bustling crowds of Stormridge's biggest and most active outdoor market. I walked into the sweltering maze of people and goods; piles of bright red paprika, golden turmeric, and rich saffron were all on display. Right at the entrance, florists
My lady, I know exactly what you need," he declared with a reassuring smile, and I acknowledged him with a nod. Then he left me alone with my thoughts. My tolerance level was very low, which is why I hardly drank wine, but tonight, my mind was too crowded with emotions I would love to forget, at l