Joash "Your Highness, your sash is wet, do you mind removing it?" Killan advised as I mounted on the horse."Let's go!" I commanded, ignoring his question. He took his position directly behind me and every other guard followed from behind as I made my out of the Pack Different thoughts raged in my head all through the ride back home. I felt sore and I couldn't help but laugh at myself. I had fought in different battles and conquered Packs and rogues, but I became a weakling because I couldn't make what seemed like a simple choice.What if Vera turned out dead, wouldn't it all be sorted? Just thinking about it alone felt so unacceptable. It felt like something that must not have happened and I wondered what I had been doing all year long trying to get rid of Vera. If I had, would I have turned miserable?When we got back to the pack, I didn't go to the office. I returned to my chambers to lay down to rest. I had a lot to think about and I was feeling weak.My weakness felt odd, but I
JoashWhen I came around, I was in a dimly lit room. Yeah, it was one of my secret rooms and I was glad that the physician got my message. He was sitting beside my bed with just one of his maids. My bag of buffer was on one of the sofas and standing beside it was Derrick.Derrick? What the heck is he doing here?"I deserve to die, your Highness!" The physician fidgeted and fell on his knees as soon as he saw my eyes open. He just rescued my life, why is he saying that he deserved to die?"I mind-linked Beta Derrick to come around…I felt you would prefer his presence since…""Good…" I said weakly and tried to sit up."Not yet your Highness, you need to heal from the insides," he advised but I waved him aside while Derrick helped me up."What the heck happened to me?" I asked, resting my body weakly on the wall. I felt numb and my body was wrecked in pain. Groaning slightly, I position myself to get enough comfort."I am afraid, Your Highness… it was a special type of poison… thanks to
JoashThe guard whom Derrick sent arrived bearing his message. "Killan is doing fine and keeping watch over Vera in the clinic. Here is the dress that you requested."The dresses were packaged and taken away by the royal physician while Derrick commanded one of his men to take out the physician's maid."I am so sorry about all this, Your Highness. It's because of my absence," Derrick apologised."Stop the blame game. How was the mission?" I asked."The henchman is still on standby. The king is yet to reach out to our target. However, on the first day, we caught wind of some men who were reinforcing an attack initially. They were men from the palace, But they turned back as soon as they realised that the captor was released and alive.""And the king?" "We are still waiting for him to make contact with him. He hasn't sent any message to him since his release."Are you sure?" I asked. doubtfully"Yes, Your Highness,""Have you seen him since his release?""No, but his place was bustling
Vera"This isn't even an appreciable improvement," Fred mocked Killan as he examined me, checking my reflexes."Vera Clams, can you hear me? Fred asked but I remained rigid and didn't move. Although I still couldn't move or speak, I could hear. I didn't react in any way, the extent of my improvement was my little secret."You know what? I am gonna have to spank you when all this is over! You are such a pain in the ass… I've always said it," Fred said amusingly and shone a touch in my eyes. That was the most difficult part. I couldn't hold the urge to blink. I blinked in response and Killan, who had been studying me keenly beside Fred yelled."Did you see it? That was what I saw!" He exclaimed but Fred scoffed. "Common, that was just a reflex, she can't move and she can't even see us yet… Stop exaggerating it.""Anyways, we are progressing… I am glad that she is improving, I had thought we had lost her," Fred said."Alpha Joash will be glad to hear about this… I think I am free tonight
JoashMy gait wasn't stable yet and I felt lightheaded. All thanks to the night, it hid me well from Pete's peering eyes."This isn't anything. I just needed to escape Pete's tea and Vera's news came just right in time. It's nothing but a good diversion!" I yelled at my wolf and plunged his excitement about seeing Vera into the mud. This is nothing but a diversion. I chanted to myself as I proceeded into Vera's ward.Killan was standing on guard, he bowed, greeting Pete and me as he led us in.Vera's eyes were wide open. But unlike before, she blinked as she saw me. Her eyes widened and something like fear was evident in themCan she make emotions already? Good. As I walked towards her I felt the dread in her eyes. She was afraid of something. Me? Good. I scoffed.I wasn't feeling too good, hovering over her wasn't good for me, it made me dizzy. So I just sat by her bed.My wolf whom I had tamed just before we walked in broke into zoomie moves, prancing happily in my head."Can you
Joash"You look radiant this morning," Pete said as she dressed me up."Really?" I asked."Yes! Don't tell me that you have gotten over Jenny…""Not so soon. But I can't continue to wallow in despair. I have to lead my people," I responded."Perhaps… you are happy because Vera is improving," she said and I caught her hands.Yeah, partially. Pete, you need to trust me. Vera means nothing to me. But unlike any other maid, I need her. I am going to use her and take advantage of her. I need her by my side ... I feel safe any time she is around me. I know why you detest her. She is a traitor, she is vile and evil, Yes! I detest her too. But I can't overlook how secure it feels any time she is around me. You know how we have lived, Pete, just this …""My Alpha! You just struck my heart. How can you say such things? Those who reference you, those who put their trust in you… they must not hear you say this! How can you say such a spineless girl makes you feel safe? You are a god, My Alpha, Ver
JoashMy breakfast had always been a warm cup of tea, but this morning I didn't spend much time in the office. A lot was going on and I needed to clear my head. A neighbouring pack was on fire, I couldn't sit idly in my office. Immediately after I spoke with Derrick, I went out on patrol.I addressed the Pack's army and ensured that the garrisons were fortified.When I was don with the army, I left the barracks and checked on a few more departments, correcting and encouraging them. I was still recovering and I had overestimated my strength. The patrol ended abruptly as I felt exhausted and famished too. So I requested breakfast.The food wasn't prepared in the Alpha's kitchen, I just ordered it randomly. I settled in one of the dining rooms and my food was served. I had almost taken the first spoon when I remembered Vera. The last time she served my tea, I made her taste it. Wanting to relish the memory I commanded, "Stop!" The last maid who was walking out froze and she was bundled
Vera's POVIt was Saturday morning and I was ready for my morning jog. I walked briskly into the sitting room to greet my parents as usual. "Mother. Good morning." Mother turned around at the sound of my voice. With a big smile plastered on her face, she walked closer to me and hugged me. Just then my father walked out of his room, he must have heard my voice too. “Father…” I greeted but the main door burst open and my words died in my throat.Startled, I turned in the direction of the door only to be greeted with the sight of an angry Alpha Simpson. Behind him were half a dozen guards who were holding their swords with menacing looks. “Your Highness…" My parents and I saluted with a curt bow.“Keep your greetings, you traitors!” Alpha Simpson yelled and I veered backwards in surprise. Turning in the direction of my parents, I discovered they were also staring at him with confused looks on their faces. My father, the Beta of the Shifters Pack, took a step forward and said with a c