Beyond Blood and Claws

hapters of this story are told in past and present form.

for rea

d muttered before co

steps from his body. The word he had used t

as she observed the stranger, looking t

he was currently covered in blood. It was then it

she could be far out of reach before he regained consciousness, bu

e to the ground. Squatting besides him, she placed her pointer finge

k was well rested against a tree. It was not an easy task, because the man weighed twice her

's face. His eyelids fell like blankets over his eyes, adorned with beau

wo older than her. Or

wasn't

her way out of this forest. That was all she thought about as she bur

*

years

urned to their kingdom, Valguardia, just before the break of dawn. His men and all the guards around

ll in an instant Layla was one of them. Their lack of knowledge made it easier for Kr

what to do with the child. He observed her small sleeping frame as his m

is mind, he made his way out of the

ught a child that does not belong here"

her sharp voice. He turned towards her swiftly, hi

letvale. I have carried out your wish accordi

ithin these walls, why have you

e of them," Kro

a Kingdom such as Hamletvale, but he knew deep

not take

theirs. Your actions shall cause you grave consequences" she warned, tryi

d be enraged should they find out he had one of theirs, but that didn't

ne and you have been paid in full. I'll have a guard escort you to the

lled with anger and frustration as she could not

til it is upon you" she cursed under

. . .

t trusted maids named Rhea. He took her to

aise her in private. I would assign some other assistants to fol

Rhea replied

d to her before placing them in

ys" he said to Rhea before the car

*

ent

first, but slowly they found focus again. He was surprised to see that he had be

g to his wolf form. The men had been after the girl and if he had

ave her. Immediately his eyes caught sight of her face

had met in his childhood, but

g, an excitement rushing through his

s his