Marcus's POVI hadn't spent so much energy but I was depleted of any. I roamed the dark room in search of some light. I felt suffocated in the dark room because of the musty odor that it had.Where the hell was I?One minute I was in Lily's bed and another minute in a dark room. Finally, I noticed a streak of light coming in from a distance towards my left.I began walking slowly in that direction. As I got closer to the light, I felt heaviness over me. I was supposed to feel the opposite but I didn't.I was not scared, but I was feeling anxious. As I got where the light came from, I saw several servants from my wing. They all had this faint light glowing from them.“What are you doing here?” I asked them with a frown.“There is something that binds us all in the land of the living and something that binds us all in the land of the dead,” They chorused at the same time.What could have bound them in the land of the living and still bind them in the land… of… the dead…My thoughts got

Shawn's POV“What did you just say?” Shadowvale asked.He did not look surprised nor did he look angry. He was expressionless and indifferent. Almost unfeeling, but his question gave him away.“My sister is my mother,” Martin repeated his words in more clear terms.“How did you get that information?” Shadowvale asked with a tone of indifference.“She told me herself. My spell is broken,” Martin replied boastfully.It felt like he was trying to get Shadowvale angry on purpose. He was clearly poking at Shadowvale's old wounds.He was heartbroken when his bride left him and the only hold he had over her turned out to be his son.Shadowvale suddenly burst out laughing. “Is that a new trick you learned in Mistwood Creek?” He asked amidst his laughter.This doesn't look good.“Shadowvale, or should I call you Father?” Martin replied. “I don't know how you feel, but turns out I'm half wolf and half witch and they must have been scared of my capabilities and spellbound me,”“That's enough Mar

Marcus's POVMy anger had reached its limit as I stormed out of my wing and went straight towards the northern wing.My father would not plead guilty to the release of Smithson, only he had the authority to do so.As I approached the council hall, I was met with grumbling court advisors. “Master Marcus,” they greeted.“What is going on here?” I asked coldly.No one was saying anything. They all backed away and refused to speak. I was already agitated as it was and their actions only infuriated me the more.They were mostly elders of the Twilight Ridge pack. Most of them were in their prime and had contributed to the growth of our pack, adding to how much respect we were given as a pack.But I needed answers.“Speak!” I barked at them with strength from my beast.“Master Marcus,” I heard Winston call as he hurried to my side.“About time you resume your duties,” I said coldly to him.“I… I'm sorry Master Marcus, I did not know you had returned,” He said shakily.I ignored him and retur

Shawn’s POVWalking into the tentroom, Martin carried a bowl of hot water with some herbs in it. He walked over to me and placed the tray with the bowl on the table. “What was that about?” He asked as he walked up to me.“Pass me the bowl,” I said to him.He looked at me for a few minutes before walking back towards the table. He gave me a bowl of water and I gulped down the tangy liquid.“That was quick for something that hot,” Martin said as he took the tray out of my hands.“Thank you, Martin,” I said and eased myself under the bed covers.He dropped the tray on the table before returning his attention to me. “Is that it?” He asked as he noticed me preparing to sleep.“What do you want me to say?” I asked him with my eyes closed.“Anything,” He replied.“How about, goodnight,” I said.“Come on Shawn, that is definitely not what I meant and you know it,” He protested.I ignored him and pretended to be asleep. There was no point in repeating the same things we discussed earlier just

Marcus’s POV Leaving the council room, I was barely able to control my anger. I had stormed out of the council hall in haste, so as not to meet that sly fox with her witch. I was disgusted by her person, by what she stood for, and most importantly, disgusted at the fact that my father, King Adonis would put up with their unruly behavior and demands in exchange for some witchcraft powers, spells, and whatever else he needs from them. “What now?” Winston asked as soon as we arrived at my chambers. I turned and looked at him and for a moment I was lost for words. I had thought that in addition to breaking off the engagement, there would be a heavy punishment that would be given to Leila for all the atrocities she committed, but there was none. “There is someone I need to meet, then I will head to Crimson Valley. Something there made my glowing rune glow brighter,” I replied. If I could not get Leila permanently out of the picture, I needed to get Lily back to my side as soon as