CHAPTER FORTY-TWO Patrick remained in his position as he watched the Councilman who angrily walked toward the exit of the King’s room, a few steps ahead of the guards who struggled to catch up with him. He grunted while he moved to an increasing speed, and just when he was about to walk past Patrick, he felt that sudden sensation that made him stop instantly while he looked at Patrick whom he was unable to see. At that moment, the soldiers walking behind him were able to catch up with him after taking a few steps, and they stopped to catch some air. “Is everything okay, Lord Zane?” Asked one of the soldiers who trailed in the direction of his eyes, wondering what he was looking at, but the councilman ignored him and continued staring as though his life depended on it. Unable to get rid of the strange feeling that engulfed him instantly, he took three steps closer to Patrick and stood a few inches away from him, looking at his invisible face while Patrick struggled not to make a so

CHAPTER FORTY-FOUR Lord Zane sniggered with a vile expression on his face, nodding in confidence while the other man stared at him with curiosity, wondering what he was up to. “What do you plan on doing?” The Healer asked, seeming a bit wary of how dangerous the councilman was, but all he got was continuous snigger, making him become more nervous even though the intended actions were not meant for him. “I need you to do what I have asked you to do, Elder Timon. We have a meeting tonight, and we shall discuss the rest of the details of our mission at the venue. Inform the others, that no one should be late, and we should all endeavor to remain unsuspicious until all of this is over. We shall surely have victory.” Lord Zane nodded in confidence while Elder Timon bowed down slightly toward him. Even though Patrick stood close to them silently, listening to everything they said, he was very restless and had several thoughts running through his mind. “Someone is coming! Quickly! Hide!

CHAPTER FORTY-SIX Dwayne grunted both in anger and frustration while he looked at Borius who was still struggling to get up on his feet. He clutched his fists angrily, and then he stomped his feet hard on the floor, producing a loud thud that was a terror to the insects on the ground. A few seconds later, Seth appeared in front of him, and after he had gotten a grip on himself after galloping from one point to another, he sighed heavily and spoke with a faint voice while he was still panting frantically. “Borius! He is awake! Lucy! Lucy! She did something to wake him up!” Seth pointed at Lucy who was still unconscious with Jake standing in front of her, and then he coughed to get rid of the cringe in his body. “I can see that! I am not blind, you moron!” Dwayne voiced out angrily, glaring at Seth who was forced to take a few steps backward while he looked at him with so much fright inside him. “How did she do that? Tell me, how did she do that?” “I am not sure! I think she has t

CHAPTER FORTY-EIGHT Realizing that Lucy had a point, Patrick quickly ran in front of Borius and spread his arms to stop him from going after Dwayne who was a few meters away from getting to him. “Out of the way, Human! This is none of your concern!” Borius said to Patrick who was not ready to budge as he stood his ground, and made no attempt to leave his way. “Trust me, Borius. You don’t want to do this! Calm down! I suggest you let go of whatever is going on inside your head and focus on the mission.” “You don’t tell me what to do, Patrick! Leave the way! Let me through! Elves are meant to regain their honor! He bruised my ego, and I shall regain my honor! Move!” Borius was not ready to budge, and because she was afraid that he was going to get himself killed, Heather had to cut in at once as she was not ready to lose her brother. “Listen to him, Borius. Just let it go, okay? Let it go!” “Let it go?” Borius angrily turned to look at his sister after he had spoken with a tone la

CHAPTER FIFTY Dwayne had his eyes on both Lucy and Patrick, while he waited for any of them to respond with his smile intact. He looked at them one after the other, and when he realized that they were not eager to give him a response, he sighed before he nodded slowly. “I understand if you guys are not certain of the decision to take, but just know that I have realized that I was wrong, and I am willing to make amends. What is more important for now is the mission, and I think we should focus on it.” Dwayne looked at them one more time, and then he turned around slowly and walked away. “Let’s go, guys! There is no time!” He said without turning to look at him, and almost immediately, Seth turned and started to gallop behind him while the two Humans watched them with several thoughts running through their minds. Borius stared at Dwayne for a while, and then he sighed heavily to get rid of the suspicion that refused to leave him before he turned to look at Lucy who turned to look at