50. The bitter truth

CHAPTER 50

AIDEN'S POV

It was past midnight when Blake returned with men and women, clearly exhausted from filling the whole paths and entrances with sticks soaked with fuel.

Blake had explained how hard it was clarifying and convincing them to come back that he put his life on the line and promised that no harm will befall them.

"I hope this works, Prince Aiden."

Blake said and I nodded affirmatively.

"Don't worry it will." I was sure of my plan.

"So what's our next line of action?" He asked and I fastened the ropes on my cloak and faced him.

"These monsters aren't ordinary, from my research….I think they are being controlled by someone and they appear invisible listening to every conversation to know our next move.

An animal may possess the greatest power but their greatest weakness is fire." He nodded with awe and waited for my next words.

"We are all going to assign everyone to stay still by the long sticks and strike a match at the first order.

It will seem as if we are setting t