I skipped breakfast. Soon having second thoughts on the matter. My stomach was turning in knots, from fear or hunger I couldn't tell. I wouldn't be surprised if it was both.Emma had been lecturing me about bad eating habits all morning. In hopes to lure me to the dining room. I hadn't told her what Damion had tried to do. It didn't concern her and she didn't need to know, all she would do is worry more. And her worrying would lead me to worry. Luckily by morning my wrist had healed and was back to normal.“You know what? If you want to starve fine!” Emma snapped crossing her arms. “Don't come whining to me about it.” She sniffed turning to the window watching the pine trees sway in the wind, the tiny needles fluttered past the window as snow fell lightly.“You do know that I’m older than you right?” I pointed out holding in a laugh.“Val you won't even tell me what happened at dinner.” She drew in a deep breath to calm herself. The flowerpot on the table suddenly burst to life with a
“Sit.” Eric pointed to a table tucked in the far back away from the bustling of people.I gulped sitting down. Silently watching Eric talk to the staff. He sat down at the table and immediately a waitress dropped off a bottle of wine. She gave Eric a once over smiling seductively before backing off to attend other tables.“Has Emma and Justin been good to you?” Eric asked, eyes skimming the menu.“Yes.” I said not making eye contact. Keep it simple, remember manners and good behavior, the opposite of how I usually behaved. These were Vivian’s tips for dinners, dates and douches.“What are you ordering Love?”I hadn't read the menu not feeling hungry. “Pasta. Surprise me.” I replied while my eyes wandering around the tavern.Eric raised a questioning glance at me. He leaned over pouring wine. “You seem tense.”No really. I'm alone with the king and I have no idea why. I kept my mouth shut and didn't an
The castle was quiet for the last week. I had the feeling of a trapped animal. Unable to leave yet still free inside the castle walls. It slowly driving my wolf mad and I was itching to shift causing me to be more irritated than usual. Eric and Damion went out to fix the borders borders. I did not ask what that meant, instead I trained with Justin.“Alright enough of archery you suck.” Justin gestured to the mat.I scoffed sending a glare at the arrows which had missed the target. Miraculously my ice shards got all bullseyes. Justin was unimpressed as per usual claiming I needed to stop using my magic as a crutch as it would get me nowhere. I was starting to agree. I’d been unable to beat him in hand to hand combat even though I had improved significantly. I could fend him off pretty well even though he was holding back.I got ready on the mat and Justin gave me a grin, “Don’t hesitate.” was all he said before attacking. I sidestepped trippi
Justin remained staring out at the blackened sky from the window. He hadn't spoken to me for some time seemingly content to stand in silence. Emma left for her shift a while ago to prepare breakfast for the morning meal. She wouldn't be back for some time. The stars flickered through the curtains dotting the ceiling in starlight. The snow capped mountains beyond stood proud and ominously against the star flecked sky.“Goodnight Val.” Justin eventually murmured heading for the door.My heart hammered in my chest. What if Damion returned? He would surely kill me! I shuddered forcing myself to speak, “I don't want to be alone.”Such a simple request. Stay. Stay, I pleaded with myself. A word I had told Kayla. Telling her to stay with her pack. That seemed to long ago now after all that happened.Justin paused at the threshold eyes softening in understanding. He wordlessly settled down on the sofa, “Once Emma arrives I’m leaving.”
Damion screamed as thousands of tiny ice shards slammed into him. The sound deafening my ears as I fought to keep my face blank instead of recoiling. The stone marble was like a mirror, reflecting my cold features perfectly. Why haven't I done this before? “You little slut!” Damion hissed breaking free and lunging for my neck.Justin intervened tackling him to the polished black marble. Punches were thrown. Soon Justin had pinned Damion easily. “She has you all wrapped around her frosty little fingers.”Justin said nothing only sending another punch his way.“Did you know she was looking for you?” Damion inquired cackling.“I should've killed your walking carcass months ago!” Justin growled gritting his teeth. His hands found Damion’s throat and started to squeeze.Damion started howling with laughter once more, “I don’t need air your highness! She was looking for you! And you weren't there. So you know
“Come on Eddy put your back into it!” I stifled a laugh at the situation. Eddy grunted sending a curse my way as he precariously balanced a load of boxes. The boxes were stuffed to the brim with clothes Emma and I had picked out for ourselves. A box slid almost toppling over, causing Eddy to rush forward and dump them in the carriage. “I’m never doing that again.” He laughed ruffling Emma’s hair playfully. “I’ll be a minute.” Justin quickly vanished into the crowd. I tried to spot where he was headed but he was swallowed up in shadow.Shaking the thought away I leapt into the carriage next to Emma. I peered out the window at the street once more which suddenly burst with life. Odd how once everyone was in the carriage they came out. “Why do the people fear you?” I voiced looking pointedly at Eddy.He sighed leaning back in the seat, “Eric may of sent Justin here shortly before your arrival to deal with something. A lot of thieves
Navigated to -Chapter 15- | The White Wolf | “You what?” Emma shrilled.Eric gave her a glare making her divert her gaze to the floor.“I am going to be gone for two weeks to secure the border. Damion is coming with me.” Eric spoke slowly. Damion stood beside him his jaw clenched shut though his gaze was full of hatred.Justin scrunched up his nose in distaste.Damion. He was leaving, for two weeks. Were the only words my brain seemed to process. Gone, gone! He was gone and away for two weeks and away from me.“Andrew you’re in charge. Treat Valerie with respect she can roam the grounds freely” Eric finished.Eddy snapped his face upright “What? Why him?” He seemed surprised.I glimpsed Justin kick him under the table to keep him quiet. Eddy winced but stopped talking.Eric turned, “Valerie will be your queen in the coming months. That is why Edward Raubal.” His tone had a bite to it which made me want to quickly leave the room. I kept forgetting Eddy’s name was Edward the name seem
I had a plan. A really bad plan. But a plan nonetheless. Justin had a point if I was to stay here I would have to shift. Emma had left for bed and I was in my room alone with my thoughts. I quietly slunk towards the door listening waiting for any noise to alert me. Nothing. Not a soul stirred outside. Perfect.My wolf was nagging at the back of my mind desperate to shift. I couldn't go on like this. My thoughts were clouded with shifting and escape. I would go mad. Taking a deep breath calming my nerves I shifted.Everything became clearer in the dark. I could smell the breakfast cooking in the kitchens in the far wing. My stomach growled in hunger and I cringed as my claws clicked on the hardwood. I may be unable to run but I could sleep in wolf form just fine. Jumping into bed I rolled myself up into a burrito wolf and closed my eyes embracing my heightened senses for a short time.Trust is a delicate thing. Something earned and cherished, and