Chapter six: The threat
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Arriving in Lunaria, Kyley couldn't help but stare around the place in awe.
Although Darren had mentioned in the past how sightly the place was when she'd ask him, Kyley would still never have believed that such a place existed if she wasn't here at the moment.
Tall giant trees covered in moss stood everywhere, forming a part of the cottages and huts that served as shelters. Lush greenery of some sort of luminous grass expanded to the small hill at the far end of the road. Glowing fireflies bobbed around in the dew, influenced by the dense and cool breeze that burst from the cascade behind.
Since it was morning already, the dim hue of the sun was discernibly resplendent, giving the place an aesthetic that was just something entirely different from the world outside.
Damped from having had to enter through the waterfalls, Kyley shuddered as she observed her surrounding.
It exceeded her expectations, as it was more of a thought fantasy painted into reality.
Kyley couldn't truly focus on the scenery as much. If this were any other time, she would have taken her time to explore the place. But right now, she had more pressing matters in mind.
She peered a wary gaze around her at the tall bulky men following behind them who were but growling, savage lycans earlier.
Ever since they left the woods, no one spoke a word to each other. They just followed silently behind with glaring gazes as if they couldn't wait to attack Kyley and Darren.
Kyley didn't trust any of them, especially the tall, lanky one who seemed closest to Darren.
There was so much guilt on his face that Kyley doubted every bit of his words, and wondered if he really didn't mean them harm as he'd earlier claimed.
Kyley believed Darren also noticed this about the man, so she didn't bother to warn him. Darren's wary and cautious posture served to confirm Kyley's thoughts.
Despite seeming angry and impulsive, Darren was still cautious.
She could only trust that Darren was guarded against the man and the rest. He was more familiar with his kind after all.
' As expected, this fantasy is anything but nice as it seems. They're all nothing but savages...' Kyley frowned, eyeing the lycans following behind her.
She stuck close to Darren as they made their way towards the homestead at the steep of the hill. It was the biggest building around.
Having shifted into his human form, Darren held Kyley's hand tightly as they headed for the hill, each of his step a hurtling stomp. His gaze latched onto the door of the homestead with burning rage in his eyes, as though he could see Volk sitting in there from where he was.
Once they got in front of the homestead, Zeeb who had rushed in front of Darren, stepped forward to open the door. However, he paused for a second to look at Darren, as if knowing damn well what he was going to do the instant he faced Volk.
Darren creased his gaze and stared intently at Zeeb, as if warning him to open the damn door and step aside before he lost his cool.
Taking the cue, Zeeb gave up on his attempt to persuade Darren and pushed the door wide open, exposing the dimly lit hall where a huge muscly man surrounded by several women and some armed men sat staring condescendingly right at the group at the door.
Instantly, Darren stormed into the hall, " Volke Rannulf! Today, I shall have your head!" he roared, pointing furiously at Volk who sat calmly inside.
Volke had obviously been made aware of Darren's arrival in Lunaria. The way he had several of his beta and omega underlings standing in guard in the spacious entrance hall made it obvious.
Volke, confident in his plan, silently raised his hands, beckoning someone to his side.
" One more step and it dies!" He calmly pronounced, causing Darren to look to where he pointed.
There, a fit lady adorned in a skimpy brown fur dress and knee-length boot held a child as if holding a rag doll. Darren recognized her as one of Volke's consorts.
But more importantly, Darren's gaze widened at the sight of the toddler.
It was Skye!
Although she seemed to be asleep, Darren could still hear a scream. He could hear his daughter screaming to be saved.
His heart dropped, and his head rang. Seeing the position in which the lady held his daughter, Darren wanted to pounce on this woman and tear her apart, piece by piece.
" Careful now! I might lose my hold on her" Seeing that Darren approached her heedless of Volke's threat, the lady quickly taunted to drop Skye to make him back off.
Fearing she'd truly harm Skye before he got to her, Darren halted on his urge to rush forward. His gaze burned furiously as he trembled in spot.
Kyley who was behind Darren had it even worse. She shuddered in sheer fright, panic taking a toll on her being. She almost broke into tears at the sight of Skye being held like that by the lady.
Just how vile were these people to treat a toddler this way?
Unsure if she should dart to save her daughter or not, Kyley found herself freezing in spot, confused. Her eyes widened and her heart tolled.
All she could do was cover her mouth with a palm, terror-stricken and worried. She tapped Darren while pointing at Skye, as if to tell him it's their daughter!
Not that Kyley believed Darren couldn't see Skye, she was just beyond devastated.
Seeing Darren's hesitant yet furious reaction, a wicked smirk formed on the lady's face. She chuckled evilly at Kyley's state,
He knew Volke was just a heartless being who wouldn't spare even a child, his own granddaughter even.
" Why are you doing this Volke? I did your bidding the last time. Do you really think you can just keep toyingwith my life without consequences?" Darren protested with clenched fists. His eyes were fixated on Skye in the lady's hands. His blood boiled by the passing minute.
Volke was silent, he just stared down straight at Darren. His face was without emotions, static and void. This pissed Darren off even more.
" Last time, you defied me. And this time, I'll make sure you'll never even think of doing it again!" He declared. And before Darren could retort to his words, he raised his hands, stopping him from speaking.
" Dana!" Volke called out, causing Darren to frown. Kyley on the other hand, familiar with this name felt a sudden drop in her guts.
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