Orion8964 copyright protection151PENANA524R2URCdx 維尼
Their names were David and Derrick. David, the older one and Derrick, the kid brother.8964 copyright protection151PENANARFKwy0kjrW 維尼
Both were young and both were insane.8964 copyright protection151PENANA0lUimAUqBD 維尼
Rogues, to be more precise. Werewolves who left or were kicked out of their pack due to personal reasons or conflicts within the pack.8964 copyright protection151PENANAsEWsa1TPhl 維尼
How they got here and how they agreed to follow Lucius' sick ideas, I don't know. I don't particularly care either.8964 copyright protection151PENANAcGrnuFFryI 維尼
What I do care about however, was their reason for being in the basement with us.8964 copyright protection151PENANAB3BFF2JUkv 維尼
Scar-man, Lucius' father, introduced them to us as the Sherman brothers.8964 copyright protection151PENANA3o15Ldtk58 維尼
Psycho brothers were a better name for them, I think.8964 copyright protection151PENANAu6eYtEWJR0 維尼
They were siblings and their purpose was quite simple here. The minute Ariel falls asleep, they were ordered to execute Trenton with the huge swords that they've strapped to their backs.8964 copyright protection151PENANAyyPJ6aBCk6 維尼
Derrick, the younger one, seemed to be the tool in the family. Half the time, he tried to look tough while the other half of the time, he looked sick to his stomach.8964 copyright protection151PENANAPijv5qNZXJ 維尼
It was clear to me that Derrick just followed whatever his older brother said to do like an obedient child.8964 copyright protection151PENANAwJ495fdnKh 維尼
It was also clear to me that they were completely brainwashed by Lucius because no matter how much we begged and threatened them to help us, they wouldn't listen to one word.8964 copyright protection151PENANANPvzlNmv4c 維尼
Or more like, David wouldn't listen since all Derrick did was follow his brother around like a lost puppy who wanted his next bone to chew.8964 copyright protection151PENANAz0iiraqdYT 維尼
I hated them. I hated their weapons, their boss, and how they eyed Ariel like she was a piece of meat. They watched her like a hawk and I caught David's eyes linger a bit too long on Ariel's legs.8964 copyright protection151PENANAWm4DO1kDZu 維尼
They disgusted me.8964 copyright protection151PENANARbumJTJWBg 維尼
With our wolves and power, we would have killed them already. Five Alphas, a Vampire prince, and a silver wolf...the chuckle brothers would have been history by now.8964 copyright protection151PENANAnG2tSwaeZZ 維尼
However, that wasn't the case anymore. All the Alphas, myself included, were worn down from pain and hunger. Taking these brothers on in a physical fight would only result in a humiliating and painful loss for us.8964 copyright protection151PENANAAhYlR3SfRd 維尼
The Vampire Prince in the mean time was love sick and angry at the moment with all of us now.8964 copyright protection151PENANAasiEoHVOde 維尼
And our little silver wolf...8964 copyright protection151PENANAQbpAWJrpvo 維尼
I sighed, pissed at myself for being this helpless.8964 copyright protection151PENANAK9hfnJUzwj 維尼
I read once in the Guinness World of Records that the longest someone stayed awake was around eleven days. During that time, the individual experienced severe hallucinations, numerous headaches, and health problems.8964 copyright protection151PENANAfJN3qJT2wJ 維尼
That individual was human and in his teens when he put himself through that pointless experiment. I thought at first that a werewolf, even a child one at that, would have better chances to stay awake longer.8964 copyright protection151PENANATBjgo3S1gY 維尼
However watching Ariel right now, it would seem that my theory was far off the mark.8964 copyright protection151PENANAfhvfyHarSt 維尼
It's now day six into the game and to anyone's eyes, you can tell she was suffering.8964 copyright protection151PENANAc3rtOLi25q 維尼
A lot.8964 copyright protection151PENANA8ljInRKkUX 維尼
Her face looked hollow and pale; so pale that at times I have to remind myself that she's alive and didn't turn into a ghost right in front of my eyes.8964 copyright protection151PENANAYDN45NPk4y 維尼
Her body looked breakable as if she lost half of her body weight in the span of six days.8964 copyright protection151PENANAs17pjhsAQW 維尼
I wouldn't be too surprised if that was actually the case. These past few days, our Angel could barely eat anything without throwing it all up.8964 copyright protection151PENANAlLhUX2NeyH 維尼
Just yesterday, she refused to eat any of the food left for us. It was Arlo who pleaded with her to eat some and even though she finally relented, she only had a few nibbles of the food.8964 copyright protection151PENANAPVN1BFvrBU 維尼
Arlo can be persuasive when he wants to be, as he puts logic behind all his words, but some situations are just so hopeless.8964 copyright protection151PENANAtt9JzvRPVG 維尼
And our Angel is reaching her limit. I sent the brothers a piercing glare, hating their cocky stance and ruthless weapons.8964 copyright protection151PENANAxTktZ9idcj 維尼
As usual, David pretended to yawn while Derrick cowered behind his brother like a stupid puppy.8964 copyright protection151PENANAFktGHK0C2u 維尼
It wasn't fair. What did Ariel ever do to deserve this?8964 copyright protection151PENANAOIRvy9k8OK 維尼
"Trenton?" Her voice called out weakly, and I jumped to my feet, shocked that she was calling for him of all people.8964 copyright protection151PENANAuXp8fH0YkZ 維尼
As I moved toward her slumped form, I regarded Trenton with a pleading look to be nice to her, and was shocked that he was moving towards her too.8964 copyright protection151PENANATlcxF0QEoE 維尼
"What is it?" He asked, rushing to reach her before I did. His actions were shocking to say the least, as if he actually cared about what Ariel had to say.8964 copyright protection151PENANAigX3guqciL 維尼
It would most likely seem so because after six days of silence, he finally spoke out.8964 copyright protection151PENANAtcSPVcKEOM 維尼
She remained silent and when I was in touching distance with her, I realized why. Her eyes were open, but her gaze wasn't focused at all. She looked straight at the wall behind us and when I touched her, she jumped violently in my arms.8964 copyright protection151PENANAG9xxLBhLYf 維尼
"Ariel?" I whispered, trying to speak in a non-threatening manner. "Look at me."8964 copyright protection151PENANAN7FOFS8CHg 維尼
She listened; only partially though. She didn't look at me, but instead at Trenton.8964 copyright protection151PENANAKsGLH3S6Hf 維尼
And I didn't like it one bit. There was a wild, almost angry look in her eye, that reminded me of the times years ago, when she lost control of her silver wolf.8964 copyright protection151PENANAqEQAoCgLgH 維尼
I definitely wouldn't mind having her silver wolf show up and beat the two shit brothers' asses all across the room, but something was wrong at the moment.8964 copyright protection151PENANAtkC6HuzoLf 維尼
"It's all your fault," she croaked to Trenton and I flinched hearing the raw pain in her voice. Trenton looked sick to his stomach and it was not only because of her bitter words.8964 copyright protection151PENANAKcctw4wDV4 維尼
Gone was the soft, loving expressions that we knew her by. Instead there was a display of anger in her eyes; an anger so deep that made it seem that she hated the mere sight of us.8964 copyright protection151PENANAsA1fyZiiip 維尼
Slowly the rest of the guys in the basement got up from the floor, but I didn't dare turn my gaze away from her. They were calling out to her, asking if she was okay, but she ignored them.8964 copyright protection151PENANA6yGppTWkqH 維尼
She was regarding Trenton with an intense look in her eyes and I could've sworn I saw her eyes flashing. Watching her closely, I was perplexed by what I saw in them.8964 copyright protection151PENANA152yhrcS4t 維尼
Her green and blue eyes were dimming slowly and before I could even blink, it was white.8964 copyright protection151PENANA8ReW1cu8ay 維尼
Pure white.8964 copyright protection151PENANARNme0oXLyq 維尼
No pupil.8964 copyright protection151PENANAOIfxOPl7Ji 維尼
No colour.8964 copyright protection151PENANArPDY8LCQLA 維尼
No anything.8964 copyright protection151PENANAGsgyxxLTvO 維尼
"Ariel!" I shouted, and the rest of the wolves sprinted over to her after hearing the panic in my voice. Softly as I can, I brought her face up so I can look at her more properly, and I was terrified by what I saw.8964 copyright protection151PENANAgApxIu8sZq 維尼
"She has no irises," Cameron shouted, hysteria coating his words. "There's no fucking irises!"8964 copyright protection151PENANAeSFP72KBEx 維尼
"Ariel," Scott exploded, trying to drag her face towards him. "Can you hear me, Angel? What's wrong? Is anything hurting? Talk to me."8964 copyright protection151PENANAeQXmlLg0wx 維尼
I didn't understand what was happening. What was wrong with her?8964 copyright protection151PENANAaINtB2qs1O 維尼
She screamed all of a sudden, making every single creature in the room flinch violently. The sound emitted from her mouth was high pitched and filled with raw pain.8964 copyright protection151PENANA3BLB8tC6mB 維尼
I shuddered, knowing that her scream will be etched into my mind forever.8964 copyright protection151PENANA0Qh5AaqebS 維尼
"What's wrong with her?" Leon snarled, pushing his way into her space. "What the fuck did you do to her now, Trenton? She was whimpering your name before she became like this."8964 copyright protection151PENANAc5JSQgfxwK 維尼
I didn't even waste my time rolling my eyes at him and his ruthless jabs at Trenton.8964 copyright protection151PENANAaMcSBpnzcx 維尼
Something was terribly wrong with her and as painful as it's to admit, there was only bastard capable of making her remotely better.8964 copyright protection151PENANAlMjLqcK6L7 維尼
"Get your boss," I ordered David and Derrick, feeling a little satisfaction seeing their now pale face.8964 copyright protection151PENANAH2ENBExxse 維尼
Good. At least they're not completely immune to the madness that's taking place here.8964 copyright protection151PENANAQ0HKicCHCC 維尼
David, of course, was the first to recover and at once, smirked at my order. "That's not happening anytime soon, Oreo."8964 copyright protection151PENANApCF2dB5OqR 維尼
I didn't appreciate him using the nickname Ariel gave to me in that nasal voice of is. But, at that moment, my nickname was the least of my worries.8964 copyright protection151PENANAYCb1p4GNrH 維尼
Ignoring the weapons seated on their back, I hauled both of them by their nicely tailored shirts so that their faces were uncomfortably closer to mine.8964 copyright protection151PENANAfsoLPvT8Od 維尼
"Get your fucking boss," I snarled, shaking them roughly for emphasis. "Tell Lucius that it’s an emergency and Ariel needs a doctor now." I released their shirts abruptly when I felt a dull pain near my stomach area.8964 copyright protection151PENANACjewapkR8n 維尼
I rubbed it absently and watched David angrily as he put his fist back down to his side.8964 copyright protection151PENANArZdt4tYzik 維尼
"Or what?" David laughed, smirking at the way I continued to rub my stomach. I dropped it immediately.8964 copyright protection151PENANA8s67Zrd2YU 維尼
"Or," I fought back, knowing exactly what to say to put fear in their pea-sized brains. "I'll tell Lucius that ever since you got here, all you and your brother were doing was staring at Ariel like she was a piece of meat."8964 copyright protection151PENANAONmNWpRV61 維尼
I smiled to myself when I saw his smile falter. However my own disappeared as well when I heard Ariel's scream again.8964 copyright protection151PENANAiKBixWv5KK 維尼
"That's not true," Derek replied weakly, shooting his brother a petrified look. "Lucius will never believe you."8964 copyright protection151PENANAgEXYO4zZSh 維尼
"Oh no?" I mocked, trying to scare the little brother even more. "That bastard truly believes that Ariel is his. Why do you think you two idiots are here? Trenton is on death row because he's Ariel's mate."8964 copyright protection151PENANAoUdRP2OdeD 維尼
"What're you saying?" Derek asked, looking at me with wide eyes.8964 copyright protection151PENANAMmKlmyrDaC 維尼
"Lucius' jealousy knows no boundaries," I concluded, before lifting an eyebrow. "So if you don't get Lucius down here now to save our Angel, then next time I do see that dickhead, I might be inclined to incite his anger against you two."8964 copyright protection151PENANAdHPhAxLVw4 維尼
David gulped, and I smiled inwardly, ready to strike with a final jab.8964 copyright protection151PENANAyb1FSJkPkA 維尼
"In fact, I'll even add some lie to the truth," I said, seeing sweat trickle down David's neck. "Like how you even went as far as touching Ariel inappropriately and even stole a kiss from her."8964 copyright protection151PENANAQ99q9RgUVn 維尼
Derek paled instantly and I thought for a second he was going to faint right there on the floor.8964 copyright protection151PENANA0HIxm4mvrS 維尼
Good. It was refreshing to see the enemies look at us with fear for a change.8964 copyright protection151PENANAGvUOYLfgoZ 維尼
"So what's it going to be?" I looked back at Ariel and frowned seeing her trying to pull her hair out. It was Trenton and Arlo who were trying to calm her down as the rest of them looked like they were still petrified by the fact that her pupils were gone.8964 copyright protection151PENANA0D3jypjAlp 維尼
"He's not here," Derek blurted out, and I whipped my head back so fast that I feared I almost had a whiplash.8964 copyright protection151PENANALDwy0tCg6V 維尼
David glared down at his little brother but I was too occupied by his words to care much about his action.8964 copyright protection151PENANAPteR5JzqHN 維尼
He's not here...8964 copyright protection151PENANAS26xgryHcB 維尼
"Lucius is not here?" I choked out, and I looked back to see Arlo stare at me with wide eyes too.8964 copyright protection151PENANA5sNuFfW53t 維尼
"You fucking idiot," David snarled at Derek, looking like he wanted to knock his brother out.8964 copyright protection151PENANAGKoTf24Hui 維尼
"I'm sorry but you heard him," he tried to stammer out, sending me a pitiful and anxious look. "Even if we agreed to help her, Lucius can't help her right now. He's out of the country."8964 copyright protection151PENANAz77kWiJL8G 維尼
"Shut up, Derek," David shouted, and this time actually went and punched him at the side of the cheek.8964 copyright protection151PENANA3tqGQ11HTK 維尼
"Oww!" The little brother whined like a little girl and I would've laughed if there weren't more pressing matters at hand.8964 copyright protection151PENANAp6gzGvRNr5 維尼
"What about Scar-man?" I questioned, directing my gaze at Derek. "Is Lucius' father here then?"8964 copyright protection151PENANAvgMvr9zJRn 維尼
"Not one more word out of you," David gritted out to his brother before staring me down. "And as for you, go tell Lucius. I don't care. Our job is to kill Trenton as soon as the girl goes to sleep."8964 copyright protection151PENANALztJqeBjTN 維尼
I smiled inwardly, knowing that though his words sounded strong, he looked like he was shitting bricks right now. "So is that a no?"8964 copyright protection151PENANAluugBHY10D 維尼
David gulped audibly and we got ourselves an answer.8964 copyright protection151PENANA8eT41YIUTs 維尼
"So let me get this straight," I concluded, crossing my arms against my chest. "Are you saying that the only thing stopping us wolves and Leon from freedom, are you two dumbasses?"8964 copyright protection151PENANAlkcKFsnmL4 維尼
"Don't go underestimating us," David said, trying to compose himself. "Remember where you are and who holds the power in this situation. We know most of you here are Alphas but to our eyes, all you Alphas look like little homeless children who were dumped by their parents on the streets."8964 copyright protection151PENANAF6b0psVZYp 維尼
"Takes one to know one," I interjected smoothly and I can tell that I struck a nerve with that comment.8964 copyright protection151PENANAhgnOf2wqW5 維尼
David snarled and went to grab my throat but was stopped by Arlo, who suddenly appeared at my side.8964 copyright protection151PENANAEfLTKqgZDU 維尼
"What do you get out of this?" He asked, burning holes at the two brothers. "Money, power, revenge...? Why are you working for Lucius? He doesn't give a care about anyone in this world other than himself."8964 copyright protection151PENANATPQuhWbh8S 維尼
Derek looked down while his brother looked as if he was going to murder us.8964 copyright protection151PENANA8ZW18RoL6A 維尼
"None of your fucking business," he shouted, reaching back to pluck his weapon which was hanging on his back. Before Arlo and I can move, he shoved the weapon straight at my chest, lingering there for a moment.8964 copyright protection151PENANAeacqp9wigz 維尼
It was a clear message to show who held the power here.8964 copyright protection151PENANARwGfQGTOO8 維尼
"This discussion is over," he snarled out, taking a moment to look at Ariel. "Now get the fuck out of my sight. Talking and threatening us won't get you anywhere. And besides, judging by how crazy that girl is getting, her situation is hopeless whether Lucius shows up or not."8964 copyright protection151PENANAt1Cj7wOaYK 維尼
"Yes, that's true," Arlo said, tilting his head to the side. He didn't even look fazed by the sword in David's hand."But if you two don't help us, I'll make sure your situation become hopeless as well. Don't underestimate us. Just like Ariel, we're not completely sane ourselves."8964 copyright protection151PENANAZ6an7hqGT7 維尼
"We have years of pent of rage and anger," I concluded. "Seeing you being tortured by Lucius might just be release we need."8964 copyright protection151PENANAlERR1z8Hk3 維尼
"You son of a bitch." He placed his arm down, moving the sword away from my neck.8964 copyright protection151PENANAgiGpAAcbgG 維尼
"Swearing at us won't get you anywhere," Arlo said, and I was glad that he was on our side. There was a cold calculation in his eyes and I knew immediately that he had a plan in mind.8964 copyright protection151PENANAYs10BvvVz3 維尼
"Well, at least unlike you, swearing does get us out of this hell hole of a basement," David smartly replied back.8964 copyright protection151PENANA0Xg07g1JSt 維尼
"It'll be your best interest to keep us happy," Arlo replied, letting out a small smile. "You don't want us to go tell your boss that you and your brother were harassing our Angel the whole time he was in Paris."8964 copyright protection151PENANAc2ciPCJMFj 維尼
David widened his eyes and his face registered panic. "We didn't say Lucius was in Paris." I could tell he was going over the conversation in his mind, replaying his every word.8964 copyright protection151PENANAY5HuxACfQT 維尼
"No," Arlo agreed, and I can see the victory dancing his eyes. "But your expression just did. It'll be interesting to see Lucius' reaction if I tell him I knew where he went. He'll of course ask who told us that, and we will gladly snitch on you two motherfuckers."8964 copyright protection151PENANAe10hcRDs2K 維尼
I wanted to pat my friend on the back and praise him for his choice of words. Who knew Arlo can swear?8964 copyright protection151PENANAOSpSvIAqLv 維尼
"David?" Derek hoarsely asked, and I can actually see tears in his eyes. "What're we going to do?"8964 copyright protection151PENANAsc46c8wWGA 維尼
"Shut up," his brother responded. "So what? Tell that to Lucius. He won't give a shit. Who cares where he is? It doesn't change your predicament at all."8964 copyright protection151PENANAJpNgH8sa8y 維尼
"But it changes yours," Arlo shot back. "He'll think you two brothers betrayed him by selling out his personal whereabouts. On top of that, he wouldn't be happy to learn about your unhealthy obsession toward his princess."8964 copyright protection151PENANAWT10pFicXp 維尼
David and Derek simultaneously gulped, and I knew that they we won this battle.8964 copyright protection151PENANAFSxq5NTRF4 維尼
"What the fuck do you want from us?" David spat out, looking pale and defeated."We don't have the knowledge or resources to help the bitch."8964 copyright protection151PENANAYUD9WGSfS6 維尼
"Ariel," he stressed,"will fight through it. She's the strongest person I know and whatever she's going through, she'll fight and win.mWe won't let Ariel's suffering go to waste."8964 copyright protection151PENANA09AqYyyAIz 維尼
"What do you want from us?" David snarled. "If you think we're going to let you go, forget about it. Lucius will have our heads for sure. And besides, there is no way to get out of this place without Lucius' powers."8964 copyright protection151PENANAxmUpEOZfdf 維尼
More information to catalogue for later. 8964 copyright protection151PENANAqh26NRl0k9 維尼
"There is a book in Lucius' office," Arlo calmly said, tilting his head up a bit. "We want it. It's as simple as that."8964 copyright protection151PENANAHQuoSmTDYI 維尼
David clenched his hands into tight fights and it didn't take a genius to figure out that he was scared.8964 copyright protection151PENANAHSmeJXcfUI 維尼
"The book in Lucius' office?" I asked Arlo, feeling a long forgotten emotion rise within me.8964 copyright protection151PENANAOOqmzo0RkH 維尼
Excitement8964 copyright protection151PENANANoKuJcTylR 維尼
"Yes," he replied, still staring calmly at David who was now sweating bullets. "The book that Ariel spoke of before. The one with chains meshed around them."8964 copyright protection151PENANAPy5w61JgdE 維尼
"And you think that's going to help us?" I asked.8964 copyright protection151PENANAZyW78CAJB3 維尼
"Well Ariel wants it. Hence I want to ensure she has it," Arlo remarked, before letting out a smile. "Ever since Ariel mentioned it, it was running in the back of my mind. She said that the book contained secrets; that a strong force within the book was calling out to her. I believed her then and now we finally have the means to get it."8964 copyright protection151PENANAPvgJp4lOB0 維尼
"If you think we're going to his office to get the book, you're crazy!" David nearly shouted out, his face a dark red.8964 copyright protection151PENANAMCyJy00sMx 維尼
"Oh I don't just think you're going to go get it," Arlo said, sounding calm and collected despite his shouting. "I know you're going to get it. Your very lives depend on it."8964 copyright protection151PENANAuZD5HohZhz 維尼
And ten minutes later, Arlo's demands came through. I felt the power shift in the room and I fucking revelled in it.8964 copyright protection151PENANA1mlELIDMgr 維尼
David and Derek resembled two puppies who lost their bone to their worst enemies.8964 copyright protection151PENANAZLQXk4tcOH 維尼
In this case, the bone was the book. And their enemies, us.8964 copyright protection151PENANAAi84vh3pe0 維尼
The book was finally in our hands. Now we just needed our Angel. 8964 copyright protection151PENANAuK5bWcuEur 維尼
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