One hundred and twoSethSticking my sword into the last rogue, the smell of blood and decay intensified on the field. I looked around the field, making a mental analysis. Connor and Xander were fine, angry even. The men who were alive seem shaken, but strong and alert. We lost ten percent of our men because of Isabella's betrayal. She hasn't been found, despite my men searching every single part of the palace.But she wasn't the main problem.Luke was nowhere to be seen. He wasn't dead, that was sure, but we had no idea where he could be."Search around for the commandant. He could be anywhere." I instructed the soldiers, and they all began looking.Connor and Xander jogged up to me, their eyes filled with identical anger."That was a decoy." Xander announced, glaring at the dead rogues surrounding me.Connor nodded, taking it all in. "Well yeah, it is a decoy. We know that, but what makes you sure? Did you hear them plan this before you escaped?"Xander shook his head in negativ

SethIt was almost nightfall by the time we got to an opening. Aubrey chose the right path, and after shooting her a thankful glance, I shot out to the opening, searching for a cottage, like Xander had said."It's not that far from here, I'll lead the way." Xander said, leading the way into the woods.I followed right behind him, the soldiers walking right after us, all of them watching out for any danger ahead.Connor was right behind us, Aubrey beside him. We walked deeper in the woods, my mind clouded by worry with each step we took. What if I was too late? What if they've killed her for the ritual? What if they've done something to her?As if hearing my thoughts, Connor placed a hand on my shoulder, offering me a nod, his eyes filled with warmth as he said, "Don't worry, Seth. We would find her soon." I gave him a nod in return, unable to return the warmth and all, because I was lacking it. I was lacking all hope.I failed her. Something might happen to her because I failed her

One hundred and SixThe rogue king laughed in his mind. It was almost too easy. Brighton wasn't really that bright, he thought. The minute he heard the plan to sacrifice a child for power, he jumped at the offer of more power.He shook his head at him. It was funny already that Brighton expected the power to be shared. The king wanted to laugh again.The power was solely for him. He wasn't going to share with anyone. He planned to be the most powerful creature, and he didn't plan to rule with any of the people he had with him.He was going to end Brighton and his stupid daughter when he wins the war, and he planned to use that witch until she couldn't be used anymore.He would be the most feared person in the world.He was feeling giddy just thinking about it."Nu wolves would end those men in a jiffy, you just wait!" Brighton said delightedly as they waited in the cottage with four of theur guards in, the room where his traitor of a wife used to stay.She had everything a person coul

One hundred and eightSethWe weren't able to search the whole forest before exhaustion took over, but we made progress. Naomi already made me rest assured that she was fine. I just had to make sure I found her before Hazel did anything to her.Connor, Aubrey, and the rest went back to the palace, while Xander and I ventured deeper into the woods. I couldn't sleep on a soft bed knowing my mate was somewhere out there under the mercy of a witch being controlled by black magic. I had to do something.I couldn't sit still.Connor offered to come in contact with witches who could help, but the least people who knew about this prophecy the better. Everyone wanted the power from the miracle baby and I couldn't bear to put Naomi under any more risk.We would find Naomi without black magic. I knew Naomi's scent, Xander knew Hazel's scent, and that was enough to begin our search.The search went on for ours and the fatigue was beginning to set in as we found nothing, their scents all over the

One hundred and TenNaomiMama Genie refused to let us go without feeding us first, and after we ate, she handed us over to her helper, who had a horse.Hazel said he has always been in Mama Genie's life since when she was a child, and she never for once saw his face since he always wore a mask.He never spoke too. Just him and Dorothy, the horse. I wouldn't lie I was a bit spooked, but Mama Genie wore hair coats. The helper was the least weird thing about her.Putting an invisibility spell over us, Mama Genie bade us goodbye. "Don't forget little Wolf, never take that off. And wear the little one for your pup immediately it is born." She repeated, and i nodded, grateful for her help."Thank you, Mama Genie. "She gave a smile before turning to Hazel. "Missy."Hazel sighed, a smile on her face. "I wouldn't be scared anymore Mama. And I will use my sense."Mama cackled. "Thats my missy. Don't forget to visit." And with that, she sent us off. The journey of hours in the woods barel