“What about my baby?” Ariana jumped into the conversation, worried about the safety of her unborn child. It was easy for them to say they would use the child, but use it in what manner? Are they planning to take the child to the battle and present it in front of everyone like the highest trophy, hoping it will send Marcus to his knees? Ariana couldn’t even imagine her baby being away from her.“No harm will come to the baby. I can guarantee that.” Trenton tries to assure her, but Ariana’s gaze tells him his words did not n’t convince her.“How can you guarantee that? Do you know exactly what your king is planning to do? You are only a general.” Ariana accused him. She knew little about the military ranks of her country to begin with, but in her eyes, not one had enough power to tell the king what to do, or assure their safety if the king decided to threaten their lives. She compared Marcus with the king of a foreign country.“I am Major General, young lady. That’s a high enough positi

The group led by Trenton ran straight to Salstar. The Moon shone over their heads as they rushed through the darkened landscape, illuminated purely by the starry sky and the Moon itself. Ariana, as the only one in her human body, rode the light gray wolf, firmly tightened on his back. Trenton runs carefully not to hurt her, yet without losing his speed. They were only a few miles away from their next stop, but he could feel someone or something breathing on his back. Thanks to the high dose of adrenaline pouring into his bloodstream, his senses heightened. Just as they had the walls of Salstar in front of their eyes, a loud howl echoed through the region. Their pursuer also noticed the shortening time he had before his prey would be out of his reach once again. Marcus was behind them, but Trenton couldn’t allow himself to look back. They must reach the city walls at all costs. The weather tonight wasn’t on their side. The wind was blowing back to Hayward, the place where the Lycan Kin

“Do you think father is alright?” Ariana asked her mother during the second break on their way to the capital. They left Salstar two days ago and her father once again stayed behind. Ariana worried about him even more than she worried about herself. Her mother forbade her from shifting so for the past two days she has taken turns on the back of wolves’ warriors, isolated with her thoughts. Peter didn’t return to them the entire time they spent in Salstar. He remained outside of the city with warriors for the two days they spent in the town. Ariana regained her energy thanks to her mother’s constant care.  Once they left the town, despite her inability to shift into her wolf, Ariana remained conscious for the past days, lost in her thoughts. The baby in her womb moved several times, letting her know it was growing.

“Come in.” Daniel invited the person who stood behind the door of his office and knocked on the door. It didn’t take long before the door opened and David entered.  “Good afternoon, sir,” he greeted king Daniel. Daniel lifted his eyes from the papers lying on the table in front of him. The voice of the man told him exactly what kind of news he should expect.  “Trenton sent me ahead to give you a report, sir. By this time, he should be by the south gate of the city and be on his way to the castle with the girl and her mother.” David reported relatively shortly, but with the most important details. Daniel’s stomach curled inside. Until now, he hadn’t decided how to properly use the girl, if ever.  “And her father?” Danie

“I am sorry. I didn’t expect you to come so early.” Ariana apologized to the doctor, who waited for her in the room.  For the last three or more weeks, Ariana paid no attention to her hair. She couldn’t. Deep in the woods and plains, there were no creams and masks which she could put on her hair. Such dreadful conditions left marks on her. Even with the doctor waiting for her in the room, she took her time to put on a mask and once she finished bathing and partly dried her hair; she put on a cream.  The doctor scanned the girl from head to toe. A clean clothes maid brought for her while Ariana remained in the bath fit her perfectly. One would say those close are made only for her. A long ring-detail draped jersey dress copied her curves while decently hiding her growing belly. The ring in the middle of her back, dec