The Enemy Within

“Oh, don’t tell me you are still angry at me about what happened yesterday.” He said, smiling. “I trusted you and you betrayed me, leading me back to your brother. Why didn’t you tell me that you and Killian were brothers?” I spoke. His betrayal and lies hurt me deeply. I had to admit it.…

That doesn’t surprise me though. Killian never gets along with anybody. The only person he ever seems to crack a smile around is that whore. Just at the thought of that, I felt a nagging pain in my head. I’ve gotten quite used to the pain already, and the medicine Ria gave me has been…

I heard a selfish groan leave his lungs. Without warning, Killian’s large hand gripped the top of my dress, and in a flash, he pulled it down, leaving my bare chest exposed. His hungry eyes pounced on my exposed breast. My body jolted in response to his hands caressing it. “You’re beautiful, Sheila.” His words…

Killian’s angry eyes were on me, showing nothing but hate and utter disbelief. I watched in confusion and horror as Mason approached Killian with the crossbow and arrow. Killian’s unfeeling eyes were on me again, after he inspected the arrow with the one in his hands. “It’s poisoned,” he said, with hooded eyes. “And those…

I was led out of the dungeon with both warriors on my side. We were almost at the entrance that led out of the dungeon when Killian’s huge figure approached us. Everyone stiffened, bowing to him. His dark eyes were solely on me, scorching my very soul. “Leave us!” He ordered, his tone cold and…

“Did you recognize the person that helped you?” Morgan asked, and I fell silent. I hadn’t mentioned Kaiser Black was the one who saved me. I wasn’t sure how Killian would take it, I didn’t want to complicate my situation any further. “Do you know who saved you?” Morgan probed, now sensing I was hiding…

“The Dark Circle is back,” Leonardo muttered slowly, his words causing Kaiser to become still. Kaiser’s eyes holding disbelief. “Yes. It’s true. They are back,” Leonardo spoke again. “Are they aware that she’s -“ “No,” Leonardo said, “I don’t think so, otherwise they would have attacked Killian’s pack again to get her.” “More than ever,…

“They must have covered their tracks already, and there’s no witness or evidence that proves she’s innocent.” “You can’t let the court have her executed.” “What on earth do you think I’ve been doing, Morgan?” I couldn’t stop my angry outburst. “You know how dire this situation is. Their anger is understood. Everyone is terrified…

I was dismissed and ordered back to my room while the court deliberated on my fate. Brielle took me back to my room. I was relieved to find Morgan waiting for me there. I rushed to him, expectantly. “Morgan? Did you find anything?” I asked. But the look on his face told me he didn’t.…

After a while, she stopped, dropping the bottle while the dagger was still in the air, and beneath it was the empty wooden bowl. She shifted her gaze to me. “You don’t look good.” Her voice sounded soft. I pulled my hands up, hugging my arms. It didn’t really surprise me that she noticed. I…