DrakeThe door flung open, and I shifted my gaze towards the door and standing before me was Jake who was smiling, but his countenance changed to that of worry when he noticed the distress etched on my face.“What's going on?” he asked, his brow furrowed with concern. I looked up at him, my eyes filling with pain. “I can't connect to Zelda,” I said, my voice cracking. “I'm afraid my pack and the Palace might be in danger.” He sat down next to me, placing a hand on my shoulder. “I know it's hard, but try to relax,” he said gently. “Let's take a deep breath and try to figure this out, okay?” I nodded, trying to steady my breathing.I nodded, but I couldn't shake the feeling of dread that had settled in the pit of my stomach. My people... my pack... were family to me, and the thought of something happening to them made my heart ache. And Zelda - the thought of her being in danger made my blood run cold. I felt my hands trembling as I tried to take a deep breath, but it caught in my th
DrakeCharles stepped out of his chambers and looked straight at me. He cleared his throat before he spoke. “Go to your room,” he said, his tone leaving no room for argument. “Come back when all of us are asleep.” I swallowed hard, my heart pounding in my chest. I would rather not leave, but I knew I had to. I had to follow Charles's orders. I forced myself to nod and leave the room, refusing to look back. I could feel his eyes on me as I left, and I knew he was watching me.Something about this whole situation had my suspicions rising. Charles's behavior and his order for me to leave, coupled with my inability to connect with Zelda, had my mind racing. I was sure there was something going on, and it was something I had to uncover. I had to act fast, before whatever it was got out of hand. I had to find a way to connect with Zelda, no matter what. I just hoped it wasn't too late.Just as I reached the door to my room, Jake grabbed my arm and pulled me into a corner. “What are you do
DrakeMy heart was pounding in my chest as I scrambled under the bed. I held my breath, praying that Charles wouldn't find me. Then, I heard his voice. “Who's there?” he demanded. I stayed perfectly still, not daring to breathe. But it was no use. I could hear his footsteps getting closer. “Guard! Guard!” he screamed. I closed my eyes, my heart racing. Any moment now, the guards would come running. I was trapped, and there was nothing I could do.“He went to use the bathroom and asked me to stay behind,” I heard a voice say and I knew it was Jake's voice Okay, watch out, I heard a sound,” Charles said, his voice quivering.“I mistakenly hit something,” Jake lied.“You can go,” Charles whispered, his voice hushed. Then I heard the door to the room open and close. I stayed frozen underneath the bed, not knowing what to do. I didn't know whether Charles was still awake or not. I could hear my heartbeat, echoing in my ears. Minutes passed, but it felt like hours. I was beginning to
DrakeIt was dawn when we reached my pack, and only a few people were awake. I ran straight to Zelda's chambers, ignoring the greetings of the few people I passed. But when I reached her chambers, she wasn't there. My heart sank. I searched the whole house, but there was no sign of her. I turned to Jake, panic rising in my chest.“Where is she?” I muttered aloud, my panic growing. Just then, the door to the room burst open, and Zelda was brought in by her mother. She was in obvious pain, her eyes swollen and red. It was clear that she had been crying for days. I rushed over to her side, trying to comfort her. “What happened?” I asked, my voice shaking. Zelda's mother started to speak, but her voice was choked with emotion. “She fell down in the bathroom.” She said as she helped her sit down on the bed, and I sat beside her, taking her hand in mine. “I'm so sorry,” I said, my voice trembling. “When you needed me the most, I wasn't there.” Zelda's eyes met mine, and she whispered,
Drake“There's a rumor going around,” Jake said, his voice low. “Charles's people are coming for us.” My blood ran cold, and I jumped to my feet. “Lock the room,” I said to Zelda, my voice shaking. “Please, don't leave.” But she just sat there, frozen in fear. I knew we had to act quickly, but I couldn't do it alone. I felt the panic rising within me, but I forced myself to stay calm. We had to be smart about this, and stay one step ahead.The news about my child had left me numb, but now the reality of our situation hit me like a punch to the gut. Not only had I lost my baby, but now we were facing a fight for our lives. “I just can't believe it,” I said, shaking my head. “This is too much to handle.” I let out a weary sigh. I had never felt so exhausted, so overwhelmed. I felt like I was carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders. I don't know how I am going to get through this.I made my way down to the basement, where my guards were waiting for me. I could tell they wer
Drake“Don't leave the room,” I pleaded, my voice trembling. She hesitated for a moment, and I could tell she was torn between her need to obey me and her desire to help. “Please,” I begged. “Don't leave. I don't know what's out there.” Finally, she nodded. I knew she wanted to argue, but she didn't have time. “I won't,” she said, her voice tight. I didn't waste another second. I ran out of the room and into the hallway. I had no idea what I would find, but I knew I had to be ready for anything.As I ran through the hallways, my heart pounding, I collided with someone. I gasped, but when I looked up, I saw it was Zelda's mother. “Thank the moon goddess, it's you,” I said, my relief evident in my voice. “Please stay with Zelda and make sure she doesn't leave.” She nodded, but I could see the fear in her eyes. I knew I was asking a lot of her, but I had no choice.A cry filled the air, the sound of a child in pain. My heart clenched, and I ran towards the source of the sound. Then
DrakeI watched as Lucas and Charles slowly moved around the battlefield, sizing each other up. We circled one another like predators, waiting for one to make the first move. I knew I was disadvantaged, trying to keep an eye on both of them at the same time. The air was heavy with tension, and I could feel my heart pounding in my chest. I knew that one wrong move could be the end for me. I had to stay alert, but it was exhausting to keep my guard up. I could feel my muscles straining with the effort.I was focused on Lucas and Charles, when I heard a loud growl from somewhere behind me. I turned to look, just for a moment, and that was all it took. In the blink of an eye, both of them were on me. I felt their claws dig into my flesh, and I cried out in pain. I struggled to fight back, but I was outnumbered. They were stronger and faster than me, and I knew I was in serious trouble. I tried to use my training, but I could feel my strength waning. The pain was becoming too much to bea
DrakeWith one swift motion, she sliced Charles' head clean off. I fell to the ground, and everything went dark. There was a moment of silence, and then Charles' head rolled to the ground, his body crumpling to the earth. As I watched, Zelda collapsed, and I saw her eyes roll back in her head. The wolf pack that had been fighting alongside Charles began to retreat, their tails between their legs. I felt myself growing weaker, my vision fading in and out. But I forced myself to stay conscious. I had to see this through. I had to make sure Zelda was okay.With my last ounce of strength, I scooped Zelda up in my arms and ran away from the battlefield. I could hear the sounds of the wolves behind me, but I didn't look back. I had to get her to safety. I ran until my legs were shaking, until I could barely breathe. Finally, I reached the edge of the woods, and I laid Zelda down on the soft grass. Then, I collapsed beside her, my body trembling with exhaustion. I looked up at the stars ab