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367. PERSECUTION
NARRATORÁlvaro ran through the forest, weaving in a zigzag, using the tall trees as obstacles.He could hear the neighing of horses, the crunch of leaves being crushed beneath their heavy hooves as they pursued him—a fox fleeing through the underbrush.The river wasn’t far; maybe he still had a chance to dive into its depths and swim away, despite the danger.He could smell it now, almost see it. Then—a sharp crack in the air.As he emerged into a clearing, the horses gained the upper hand over the two legs of an elemental.“Aaaggrr!” he growled as something coiled around his boots and yanked him backward with brutal force.His body slammed forward, hitting the ground hard, skidding through dirt and grass. He barely managed to shield his face, arms bracing against the rough impact and scraping drag.The sheer momentum and strength of the horse’s pull overpowered him completely.No matter how hard he struggled, no matter how desperately he fought to free himself from the whip binding
368. TRAPPED
NARRATORAldo hoisted Gordon onto his back like a sack of potatoes, while Tomas carried the remaining crate.Now, more than ever, they needed to find out exactly what this dangerous magic was. They ran nonstop, communicating mentally the entire time.No matter what, if they kept going like this, they’d be captured.“Leave me behind, damn it! Get out of here! If you stay, they’ll take you prisoner too! Warn the Duchy!”“Shut up, damn it!” Tomas shouted at Gordon. He dropped the crate, placing it at the river’s edge.This area was deep, the currents strong enough to drag the crate and the injured man away. But they didn’t dare throw themselves in and try to swim across."Climb on—quickly! Try to reach the other side and find help, go!" Aldo lowered him from his back.Gordon could barely stand, but he pushed through."No, no, let’s all go—wait!" Gordon protested, realizing their intentions. Aldo and Tomas couldn’t waste time explaining."We can take care of ourselves. The crate won’t hol
369. THE REHEN
NARRATORThey were trapped. They had managed to slip into the cave, but it was just another dead end."Aldo, staying here is worse.""Wait, shhh, don’t make too much noise. Let’s just wait, Tomas. It took us a hell of a time to find this hiding spot—maybe it’ll be just as hard for them," Aldo said to his restless friend."But the dogs…"He had barely mentioned them when their sharp wolf ears picked up the sound of claws scratching against rock."Stay calm," Aldo ordered, moving closer to the faint light that seeped through the narrow entrance. His predatory gaze locked onto the outside, his eyes gleaming dangerously.The dogs had caught their scent, but the massive boulder blocking the entrance had stopped them. They weren’t as big or agile as the giant wolves hiding inside.—Ggggrrr…Aldo’s wolf let out a low, menacing growl.Cross this threshold, and I will rip you apart.No matter how brave those hounds were, they instantly sensed the beast lurking in the shadows—and their instinct
370. THE GENERAL'S FIANCÉE
NARRATOR"Miss, you shouldn't be here, what…?""Leave and let me be alone with the prisoner," Alexia said arrogantly."But the general…""I said get out, that's an order! It's obvious you haven't gotten anything out of him. I'll try my luck," she interrupted, exasperated.Though he wasn't entirely convinced, the foreman left, throwing the poker into the embers and shooting a murderous glare at Álvaro.He opened the tent curtain and stepped outside.He hated taking orders from that little woman, but there was no choice; a pussy and a pair of tits pulled harder than a cart, and she had the general Arthur completely under her spell."Darling, what a surprise to have you visit," Álvaro tried to give her a crooked smile."Cut the nonsense, Álvaro, you're finished. Don't think Arthur is that merciful, but if you talk, there's a chance. Help me, and I'll speak on your behalf. Join this side…""So that's why you left me for that asshole," he let out a rough laugh.The burning in his throat wa
371. WEREWOLF
NARRATORKatherine anxiously watched the landscape rush past.She hadn’t slept after Elliot left. Instead, she spent that time replaying their last encounter in her mind.The Duke had seen right through her. She should have expected it—she would starve if she had to rely on acting to survive.She was too temperamental and let her emotions take over too easily.Her greatest advantage was that people barely paid attention to Rossella. She was always secluded in the castle, and the Duke never introduced her to high society.Yet Elliot had unmasked her. Then again, he was just as strange as she was."A werewolf…" she murmured, bringing a hand to her mouth, frowning.The evidence was there—those wild growls, the way his pupils shifted so many times, the vague memories of when she was stabbed, including the taste of his powerful blood.Was that why she healed so quickly?And then there was his beastly, sexy way of making love to her—and that thing that got stuck inside her after he came. Wh
372. A SLIPPERY RAT
NARRATORTomas started barking in his mind; Aldo couldn't deny it.They had been discovered."Get ready to follow me out and fight. We can't let them trap us in here, or we're finished."He instructed, beginning to crawl toward the exit. He suspected the intentions of their assailants."Bring the firewood, hurry, pour the accelerant!" The man could already taste his victory.In the daylight and with the help of the dogs and footprints, they had discovered that behind that natural barrier was a narrow entrance.The only concern was whether it had another exit, but no one was willing to check. The best option was to set it ablaze and see if the rats would come running out."Stack it properly." The men moved, carrying bundles of dry grass and twigs from the forest.The lieutenant advanced on his horse, all heroic, torch in hand, fire roaring in his heart.If he managed to eradicate these supernatural beings, he could even claim the reward offered by the palace.The Regent would promote h
373. I AM THE DUKE
NARRATORNicolais' leg fractured instantly, his bones splintering as a powerful log cut off his escape.It had appeared out of nowhere, wielded by the rough hands of a man hidden behind a tree.He crashed to the ground, rolling violently before twisting around to face them."Please!" he sobbed, crawling over the damp earth, pain vibrating in every word. "I won’t say anything, let me go! I have a family, I have children and a wife!"Through his blurred vision, he saw the two naked men emerge.They had been waiting for him; he never really had a chance to escape."I'm sorry, but I have a family too," Aldo responded before pouncing on the soldier, slashing his throat with razor-sharp claws.His death cry was swallowed by the vastness of the forest."Aldo, Elliot is coming," Tomas warned, turning to watch as the dark-haired warrior emerged swiftly from the deep underbrush."Are you both alright?" Elliot let out a relieved sigh upon finding them safe.He barely spared a glance at the soldi
374. BAD NEWS
KATHERINE"…She’s innocent! You have to believe me, I need to see the Duke, I beg you! The ducal carriage! Your Eminence, please, listen to me!""Stop, you crazy woman! Don’t you dare approach Her Ladyship!"The commotion reached my ears—the desperate cries and shouts of a woman.I opened the door and leaned out.There she was, just a few meters away—a young woman, restrained by two guards, pinned to the dusty ground with her hands bound."Stop this!" I shouted, grabbing my dress and nearly leaping down the carriage steps.I stormed forward, furious. No matter the circumstances, no woman should be treated like this."Your Ladyship, she is the daughter of the traitorous butler!" one of the guards holding her informed me."My father is innocent, Your Grace, I beg you! Just a few minutes of your time could save an innocent man!" she struggled, breaking free from the guards’ grip.On her knees, she clung to the hem of my dress. The desperation in her eyes tore at my heart."Only the Duke
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