THE ALPHA'S PAWN

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my entire body trembling as cold sweat rolled down my face. My

chamber. The walls glinted gold and maroon in intricate patterns, but their grandeur only unsettled me further. The

r. My muscles screamed in protest, but I pushed through the pain. The door

ured, every breath held. When I

as e

nderclap in the eerie stillness. My fingers brushed against the rough stone walls, guid

a corner

e fruits, pastries, and cheeses. My stomach clenched painfully at the sight, but I f

ilence-deliberate f

I snatched it, smashing it against the table's edge. The sharp crack echoed, and jagged shards sprayed across th

e door to the dining hall creaked open, and I risked a glance from behind my hiding spot. I waited anxiously, my heart

w passed the c

ftly, the sharp edge of the glass aim

or a brief moment, surprise flickered in his gaze, only

you and w

ace. It's like he's more entertained by the fact that I'm about to slice off his ne

eone who just saved your life?" He let out a

re, right now." I threatened him even

the bottle down f

trembling of my hand as I held onto the bottle. My gaze remained fixed solely upo

ned and pressed the jagged-edge bottle harder, prompting a trickle of bloo

isted, my reso

nswered, "I am Zagreus Hawtho

you want

e let out a long sigh. "Your people . . . so

ave to slap that all over

nfolded came back to me. They were like nightmares, feeding of

formed in my throat as I

y removed the shard bottle away f

sit down

I returned it to its place

e skin and bright crimson eyes are making him glow and stand out but still he looks like someone w

r you." he gestured his hands on th

not h

scent filled my nostrils, causing my stomach to growl. I

sh

depths of his blood-like eyes, searching for any sign of weakness. Yet, to my dismay, all I found wa

otherwise?" He teased. "Please? I

.

a sight to behold, laden with dishes that shimmered under the soft candlelight. At on

at across from her. A mischievous smirk is

r, stuffing my mouth as if it were her last meal. Zagreus, couldn't help but

said, his voice smooth and laced with curiosity. "So, this is the infamous assassin wh

g. Zagreus' eyes narrowed as he noticed her staring. "G

I've heard terrible things about you, but I didn't kn

ine glass off the table and drank. "Th

with challenge. "So, what's the

you where I could have just let you rot in chains and d

around the bush and just tell me. You saved my life

can suck the life out of you

. His name echoed across North Arathia, a figure of dominance and legend. Known for his sharp cunning an

do you

. "I'm here to offer you a deal and p

ed her arms.

and disobey me. Which is why they fear. However,

ecome your beloved you demand?

on't do love." Zagreus smiled, a predator's smile. "I need someone with your

born yesterday and she was not expecting

g. "There are those who threaten the stability o

ine was the first kind to be immune to sunlight with

ight?" He said in a rasping tone. "I've been looking for you for years. You once had a mon

rry to burst your bubble but you got the wrong person. Th

be my blade." He said with much authority. "Food, supplies, protection. . .your freedom. E

e shadows. If this was the price to secure her freedom and start a new life, so be it. Her mind raced. She hates t

d, her voice firm. "But do kn

course. You're far t

ove herself to remain calm. "Just be

us replied. "But remember, Ingrid Hearst.

tle of war and blood, her and her blade always has the last laugh. Ingrid's expression remained st

d do I hav

widely, a spark of delight in his