"Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless." - Mother Teresa
Werewolf Kingdom
Romanov Estate/Castle
The Castle Dungeons
Fyrrah's POV
"You think you are worth something? Tell me, how many 'competent' men does he have? He could easily replace you with one. He sees people into two kinds only: his manpower and his adversary. You are nothing but a tool." I scoffed, twirling the dagger in my fingers. I've been torturing him for days, two days exactly, but the man was hard to crack. However, I believe no man is unbreakable. I just need to push a little more.
"If you really are spying on us before then you must know that I am worth something." He said cockily.
I raised an eyebrow at that, "There are better power repertoires than you, Davis."
His lips stretched into a menacing grin, "Yes, that's Leo. But I'm almost as good as him, and when I'm finally out of this cage I will kill you. I know our men will find me."
I laughed mockingly, the sound too harsh in my ears. "He must be celebrating right now!"
His eyebrows furrowed in confusion, "You're insane."
"That I am," I chuckled. "What made you think he will find you? Kalen, you are a potential rival to him. What would be better than finally getting rid of someone who can take away everything from you someday?"
Doubt began to cloud his eyes and uncertainty made his blood rush. In the game of war, you attack emotion first not the muscle. He cleared off the doubt and expression on his face, staring at me with cold calculating eyes. "We all swore our loyalty to each other and nothing can break it. Not even you."
This time it's my turn to grin menacingly, "He swore his loyalty to the king of the fire elves in front of everybody but that didn't stop him from plotting behind his back. He betrayed a king, what more a mere soldier? You know, it's always easier with the weaker ones."
He hissed at me but the reservation was clear in his eyes now. I shrugged, double checking the chains before I stood to leave. When I opened the door out of the secured, sound proof room I was greeted by the deathly calm façade of the alpha king. You know the situation 'calm before the storm'? This is definitely one.
"Uh...Hi?" I squeaked unnaturally.
He didn't answer, he remained staring at me for a moment. "Are you done?" He asked and I nodded, not trusting my voice. "Good, come with me." He ordered in a tone that says no room for discussion but me being me, I won't back down if there's still a way.
"I kind of promised Tristan that I'm going to take Rover out. You know, a walk in the park?" Really, Fyrrah? That's totally stupid.
"Oh yeah? And what did I hear this morning about Tristan taking Rover out to visit the vet?"
See? I mentally facepalmed, groaning. "There must've been changes of plans! I think I should go check it out, bye!" I hurriedly strode towards the stairs leading upstairs but I guess I'm not fast enough. I still ended up being carried in Alessio's shoulders, hanging like a dead game. "I can walk, you know."
"I know, but I don't think you will follow after me." He said with a light tap in my ass.
"Hey! You have your own, go tap it!"
He chuckled, "But this one's better."
"Damn you," I growled lowly and he responded by slapping my ass again with a little more force. "One more and I'll castrate you!" I warned.
He gulped nervously before lightly massaging the part he slapped. He's afraid of not having babies!... or maybe being dismembered.
That's when I noticed we were heading to his chambers, the maze of hallways made me dizzy, especially being carried upside down. He opened the door to his office, gently placing me down on the couch. He went back to the door without breaking the eye contact we have and when the soft 'click' of the lock was heard I realized then that I was cornered. Checkmate.
He strode towards the couch I was in, slowly, like a predator stalking its prey. Gray eyes darkening with every step he took and my insticts told me that being stuck with him in this room was a bad idea. Well, it wasn't my idea.
"Do you regret it?" He asked, pain laced his tired voice.
I was taken aback by his question, "Of course not!" I hurriedly answered.
"Then why?" He asked again, kneeling in front of me and taking both of my hands in his. My heart softened at the sight of him in pain and worry. Dark bags were visible under his eyes from the lack of sleep and his hair was a mess, pointing in different directions from the way he ran his fingers through it repeatedly.
Since the day 'the kiss' happened, I was too embarrassed and too nervous to face him. Thoughts of what would happen then scared me. I was running away from the confrontation that will surely follow which was inevitable. Every time he was near I would always disappear to lock myself in a certain room. I didn't sleep in our room for two nights and kept avoiding him for two days. Every time the memory of our kiss would replay in my head I seem to forget everything around me, blushing like a teenager.
"I... I'm scared." I bit my lip in nervousness, "I mean... it's not like everyday you can see a captor kissing a prisoner, nor a werewolf kissing an elf and most certainly not a king kissing a thief."
"There's nothing wrong with that, baby."
"No, there is because I've never felt this way before! I don't know what to do. Alessio, I have a kingdom and an organization running after me. Think of it, war will knock at your front door. It's best if I leave." My voice was firm yet a seed of doubt was beginning to blossom in my heart. Looks like the witch was right.
"Let the war come, you are not alone anymore. You have me, you have our kingdom. This kingdom is yours as much as it is mine."
I looked at him dumbfounded, "What are you talking about?? Don't say things when emotions are ruling you out, Alessio. This kingdom is yours, mine is yet to be saved and that is why I need not to waste anymore time. I will be back once this is over."
I tried to stand but he pushed me back down, "No...you aren't leaving."
Great, we're back to square one. "Not now, Alessio. So much time has been wasted already. I need to go now."
"Fuck!" He cursed under his breath, "We could roam the entire territory together if that's what you want, if you're going to leave then I'm coming!" He growled, pacing back and forth. I almost laughed at the sight of the big bad alpha king pacing to and fro nervously if it wasn't for the situation we were in. His eyes were clouded and a little while later Tristan was knocking at the door already.
"You called, Alpha?" He asked once the door was opened.
"Tell the maids to pack two travelling bags complete with food and clothing. Another duffel bag for handy weapons and first aid. I'll be leaving you in-charge while I'm gone. I'll call you when we're going back and I don't want anyone to know I'm gone except the wolves in this castle, understand?"
Tristan nodded at his orders, "Yes, my king. Do you need warriors?"
Alessio hesitated, contemplating whether to take an army for my sake or leave them for the kingdom. I cleared my throat to speak, "We won't need warriors. Just be ready at all times, anyone can attack. Double the patrols in the castle and in the city, and please tell Anthony to continue interrogating the captive for me. Call Alessio when he says something. Don't kill him yet, I have plans for the man and I promised someone his safety."
"You heard her, Beta. Inform others the plan, you're dismissed." Tristan nodded again before disappearing and I was left with a silently brooding Alessio.
I walked over to him as he watched me in silence. When I was only inches away from him I stood on my toes and pulled him down for a kiss. The moment our lips touched he was quick to wrap his arms around my waist, pulling me flushed against his body. All the frustrations, pent-up emotions and desires were poured out in the kiss. My legs and arms automatically wrapped around him when he lifted me up from the ground. He bit my lip, asking for an entrance and I gladly gave in. The kiss was more aggressive, but in a nice way. He was letting me know I am and will always be his. Growls vibrated in his chest as he kissed me into oblivion, shaking me to the core. We pulled away after a while, gasping for air.
"I'm sorry, Alessio." I murmured, burying my face in his neck.
"That's okay, little elf. As what you have said, these are all new to you." He pecked my cheeks, "Damn... I missed you so much."
We stayed like that for a few minutes before I convinced him to rest. If we're going to travel for days then he needs to be in good condition. He refused at first but when I told him I'm going to cuddle with him he brought me to our room immediately without anymore complaints. The koala bear missed my cuddles.
As we lay there in silence thoughts of possible things that could happen consumed me. As well as the plans I have right after we set off to leave. First, we need to visit my cave, we're going to need some of the weapons in my arsenal. Then I need to inform Virgo about the 'royal babies' thing, I'm sure when he hears that he's going to give birth to kittens. After that I need to visit someone to take care of the 'Davis plan'. Kalen wasn't lying when he said he's worth something, and I won't let Leo waste that in a lost cause. We're going to spy on the remaining bases of Leo lastly. Those three headquarters are bigger than the others and I couldn't infiltrate those alone. We might need reinforcements after spying. A few years back I overheard his men saying there's still another base... the main one at that. It was hidden inside an invisibility ward and only Leo, Kalen and two others knows that. I was wondering why only the four of them knows at first, shouldn't there be more to protect it? That's when I came to the conclusion that there are more members in that place, private ones atleast. Once I get Kalen on my side, everything will fall into place.
"Stop thinking too much." Alessio buried his face in my hair and inhaled my scent. "This will be over soon, I promise you that." He whispered in my ear.
I sighed in content, "I thought I told you to rest?"
He chuckled, "You did, but you didn't tell me to sleep."
"Smart ass." I rolled my eyes at him. He just laughed and pulled me closer to his body. I wrapped my arms around him then I closed my eyes to sleep. We bathed in peaceful silence, enjoying our time alone. Only our soft breathings and our synchronized heartbeats were heard throughout the room.
"Have I told you before that you're beautiful?" He asked quietly while gently caressing my cheeks, my eyes still closed.
"No." I answered shortly.
"Good." I can't help but feel a slight pain in my heart. I know I'm not beautiful like other girls, I'm not like them and I never had what they have... I have nothing. His hands cupped my cheeks then, making me open my eyes and stare at his gray orbs filled with awe and desire. "Because you are more than that. You're gorgeous, pure and strong-willed... and you're mine."
I bit my lip to stop myself from crying but a lone tear managed to escape. He chuckled, wiping the tear away with his thumb and planted a soft kiss on my forehead. I don't know what to say, that shut me up big time. I wasn't used to someone caring for me.
"Get used to it now, little elf. Because I'm going to remind you everyday how perfect you are to me."
I didn't say that aloud, did I?