Hunted Princess

be

overs off and her claws extending in fear. Her wolf-familiar barreled

ndle by her night-stand and sat on the bed, but kept

closer to her, "The same nightmare, being chased through t

one, August has been working all of us hard these past few weeks for the King's tournament qualifiers. You and Malia have

umble a purr to help calm her. "It just felt so real...what if it's a sig

s, "You are a powerful Askar, you have not lost a fight and have

her eyes burn their bright yellow. "I'm sorry mo

d been through too much already. "It's all right love, I

hem beginning to wake up and dawn their armor for training. Kane's ears flicked at the movement and rose to all fours, nuzzling his soul bond a

where the trunk containing her training armor wa

I'm not entirely certain. Perhaps sparring to get the new Askars acquainted and test their skills and ab

ists, her soul bond watching her closely. What is it

hispers from other familiars, they sense a change is coming, a big one.

e is just a nightmare. I don't want to hear anymore about this, do you understand me? He ducked his head down bu

s and worry over a feeling that may not happen. Now

ide, her mother included, keeping a watchful eye on the younger fighters. Killian winked at her and moved aside so that she could take her place. Siberia rolled her eyes and stood at attention with Kane sitting at

ine up before August walked out of the main house. Malia's familiar, an eagle, soared ou

nd whispered,

up all night worrying about the qualifying matches..

d in his black armor with the Spark insignia on his chest, and silver hair slicked back. He stood in front of his Askars, eyes taking note of who was present, "Rowan, I understand this is only your first week here, but that does not exe

e boy stood, his head ducked low an

h birthday, it is my honor to congratulate you for being one of the twelve Askars selected to c

e air, tossing her and chanting her name. You earned it Siberia, I am so proud

ranks." August called out, attempting to quell the excitement every Askar was feeling, "I have four new Askars joining us later this even

n fell into place next to her, "Well congrats miss chosen one, you've certainly ea

le before I'm retired to sire. And it's not when, but if I am Champion. I am going up against other top fighters

lf at shift, and I am silver-grey, our pups will be beautiful. And you really think August is going to keep you in the Arena if you are Champion? I'd say that is

on the speed, leaving Killian behind e

that moves. Even if August wanted to retire you as a sire, he would choose someone much

he main house, the scent of ham reached her nose and she began to sprint the last half mile until she felt a body slam into her knocking her off course. She tumble

teeth and stood, "

s ago." His body shifted and in front of her stood

aunched herself over him and landed on his back, swiping at his neck with her claws

from behind her and attacked the bear at full force, followed by large eagle and two lions. The fore

s eyes glowing a brilliant purple, "Who ar

with dark hair and scars littering his face, "I am no o

all ricocheted off his body and hit the trees around him. The sharp scent of mint hit Siberia's nose,

growled at the Askars around him, all hesi

up out of nowhere and growled at him, standing between Killian and Siberia

is hand and pulled herself up from the ground, the two

ian attempted to talk to her, but she just shook her head, not trusting her voice or the woods until they

agic crackling around him, "Siber

the threshold of the house, when Rowan...or whoever that was slammed into me. He said...he s

nto the tournament. From now on, no one is to train in the woods without wards. Understood? Killian, take your trainees and scan the woods

in her spot, "August, let me go with you, I caught his scent bef

t has been eliminated. Siberia you are too valuable to ev

hosen, August I want to help. I'm the be

ed around her, trying to put her to sl

effects of the spell,

se don't make this harder than

round her w

and Kane's thoughts attempting to break

p...Sia come on.

out and golden yellow eyes. She blinked a couple times and attemp

d on his magic." Malia walked into the room, a

er to help her up, "You think? He used e

ou are the star of the team after all, " w

Donovan to select whom he wants for the tournament, and his Spark is the one that pulls the Askars from the quali

for you, the shifter that attacked you seems to be linked to the Roanoke

er every movement to make sure she wa

you, I should have been there to

king behind her. She took her time looking at the hallway around her, never spending more time in here than to collect the new Askars from the guest quarters. Every inch of the hallway had something to with nature, from the vario

August was adamant on having "team meals" to make sure all Askars felt more like a family than just individual fighters. Vines with jasmine flowers grew along the bannister of the st

competitor. And you're telling me that you won't send ANY soldiers to guard my grounds?" His

o become guards, you don't need resources from the King as he is currently handling the C

his anger rolling off in waves, changing the scent of the room

it was just another Askar but...it seems our King's troubles have finally hit us." He ran his hand through his hair, wavi

just at the borders?" She took a step inside, hesitant to get

g funding from somewhere and are terrorizing everyone who stands in their way. I'm hoping the Lady Arin in Rantock will be willing to move up our trade deal. Sires for her and guards f

Askars here that can be retired for guards." Feeling Kane bu

not like any other city you have competed in before, it's the capital of Malmore, hundreds if not thousands of people will be flooding in to see this tournament. It's not a risk I am wi

ndable I think...when will I bei

along with a gown for the ball. Now before you complain, it won't be a normal gown, you will still feel comfortable. Gwen will take you to try on the practice gown so you can get the fe

her side, she bowed her head, "Lady S

an Askar, far from a lady. Who are you?" The pair left the

and train other lady's maids. August brought me here to help train you to be a proper lady." She st

e for the King is definitely not my strong suit." She cut off the maid from her flustering apol

golden skirts and a golden circlet with wings. "This belonged to an Eagle competing in the previous to

t? Kane sat by her feet, co

an't we go over etiquette first?" She took a hesitant st

gown on first to learn how to walk in it. Perhaps this one is a bit too much for the practice. How about this one?"

uppose..." Sia stepped closer to the girl and she began to

skirts. The bodice was pulled up and Siberia nearly attacked the girl when the laces of the corse

a corset before?" The girl continue

ghting in the arena." She growled out. Kane huffed out a la

you do look beautiful in that gow

g here?" She turned to face him, h

off of him, "August sent me to guard you

but I don't need protection. Come Gwe

oes anything, he won't be able to sire

ith the immense amount of fabric around her legs. Gwen ran up behind her and gathered her ski

ost of the men and awe coming from the females. She was an Askar, she was used to the ey

ers back, head tall, and be confid

rades around her with a fixated gaze. She still felt uncomfortable, but she was abl

m the top, but the skirts and silhouette is all wrong for you Sia...don't worry I have something in mind for you." He waved his hand and her hair flowed around her, b

t Gwen, "There's

, miss. We have to teach you how t

lady? You're better off teaching Kane how to fly.

ian, "I can do it,