An Omega's Fury

nched. "You don't know anything about me

ntle. "Maybe not, but I know th

ars, her body shaking with emotion. "

nd frustration melt away, replaced by a torrent of tears

comforting embrace. "Shh, it's okay," he

oesnt pull away. Instead, he holds her tighter, offerin

alizes that she's not alone, that someone cares about her wellbeing.

and she pulls back, embarrass

her tears. "You have nothing to apologize for,"s

th questions. "Who are you?" she demands

a moment, they just stare at each othe

says, his voice

"Charles? But...but how? You

I've been watching over you,I saw you in dang

gs beta wolf and most trusted soldier, is the same person who just saved her

hlis. Dying on the streets, alone and scared. And then, Darius found me. He was strolling by with hi

ith the implications. "You were turned against y

ve him, to obey him.He trained me himself and put me face to face with the worst wolves to become

of his cruelty. "We will get that freedom, Charles," she vows. "Together,

ly think we can do it, Kahlis? You really think we can defeat him?,You think

know we can, Charles. We just have to be

an idea! We should form an alliance with Timothy and Jaba

is, no! You can't be serious. Timothy is more dangerous than Darius, if

ent. "I know what you mean? Tim

nk. Trust me, Kahlis, I've seen his true nature. He's ruthless, cunning, and

She had no idea that Timothy was hiding such a dark side. She looks

ahlis. He's unpredictable, but he's not inherently evil. If we

ul around Jabar. He may seem friendly, but his loyalty to Timothy is u

Kahlis. He's a formidable fighter, but his devotion to Timothy is

ow she's not so sure. She looks at Charles, determination in her eyes. "We'll be careful, Charles. We'll

You're right, Kahlis. We'll find a way to defea

ty. "Remember, Kahlis, show no weakness. Embrace Darius'

ding in her chest. "I will,

de in his eyes. "I know you won't. You have a

his words. She takes a deep breath, steeling herself for the trials ahead. She

from the events of the previous night. But as she lay in bed, she

nd got out of bed. She began to pace back and forth in her r

play the game. She could be the loyal and faithful wi

ld have to be convincing, to make Darius believe she was truly devoted to him. But i

charade. She would wear the mask of a dutiful wife, all

teeled herself. She was ready to play the game, to do

aneuver Timothy and Darius. She knew that was not going to

I shall lead them both astray, be friendly with both, and do wha

iendly to Timothy, and make him think that she was always on his side w

ll her heart was into their impending marriage. But throughout all that time, Kahlis would s

to her head about how dangerous a game she was going to play

win." And with renewed vigor in her plan, Kahlis wandered into

slightly as Timothy came toward her. She gestured to t

Timothy. Plea

ook a seat. He waved his hand, and the maids serving K

said in a low,

She knew that Timothy liked to play games,

mothy leaned forward, his

, his voice oozy with malice. "I must say, I'm i

et smile while her mind beg

y. I'm just try

his eyes danced wi

than just survive. You are livin

to pierce clear into her soul. She knew she had to be gall

ning steady as she asked, "And when will you be done w

tering his eye. "Free to go your own way?" he repeated again, now with a

eve you," she said with a firm voice. "Somewhere, there ha

roaked in a low tone, "There is only one way out, Kahlis. Death

in Kahlis's ears. She knew he didn't bluff. She knew

trode into the room, his eyes searching the scene in front of him. His eyes stayed first

ozing with sarcasm. "Jabar, join the conversati

was unreadable. "I see," he said, his deep voice

abar some sign of allegiance or support. Bu

e, Jabar?" Jabar locked his eyes onto Kahlis, a burning fire within them that seemed to pulse like it was alive. For one fleeting secon

abar said, his voice flat. "But I

nod went to Jabar. "Yes, Jabar, tell Kahlis about the kin

ery well," he said, his voice measured. "The king's ex-wives met with...unfortunate end

ned with horror and acc

ed of plotting against the king," Ja

shiver run d

oisoned. Accidently, of course." Kahlis's mind spun as she digested the information. Four women, a

ice. "You see, Kahlis, the king's wives have a short shelf lif