Chapter 154
Nyssa pov
“Serena will be interrogated by the Lycan King tonight, Nyssa. I’m sorry, but your father is weak, there’s nothing I can do, Her fate has already been decided.”
That was what my father had told me earlier this afternoon when he returned from his meeting with Darius. In that moment, I wasn’t even sure what I felt hearing him say those words. The only thing I knew was that my father had truly tried his best to save Serena… but he couldn’t do any more.
He had to think about his position.
As the Alpha of the Emberfang Pack, he couldn’t risk doing anything that might harm the welfare of the pack, especially not something that would anger Darius. So when he told me all this, I forced myself not to react. I simply said I understood and urged him to return to our pack before it got too late.
I could tell he didn’t want to leave, likely because he suspected I might do something reckless. But he eventually left after saying his final goodbye to Serena. I wasn’t certain, but Isabella later told me that she had heard from the prison guard that he had cried too.
And now that he was gone and night had fallen, I realized my father had been right.
I was about to do something reckless.
“M–my lady…” Isabella whispered, her voice breathless as we hid behind the wall, watching the packhouse servants pass by and do their chores, unaware that both Isabella and I were hiding just behind them.
“I–I don’t think this is right, my lady. If anyone catches us, then I might be punished…” she said again, her body trembling as I stood behind her, leaning slightly to poke my head out while trying to stay hidden.
“You don’t have to worry about that, Isabella. I just need you to guide me to the cell where Serena is, and then you can go back and act like you know nothing. This won’t affect you,” I explained once again, keeping my voice low.
So, you’re probably wondering what I was doing here with my temporary servant, right? It was pretty simple, actually.
The reason I had asked Sandra to give me Isabella instead was exactly for this.
So she could lead me to the cell Serena was in and I could help her escape before Darius interrogated her.
I called this secret plan:
Operation Save Serena and Sneak Her Out of the Lunaris Dominion Safely.
Yes, this was my last option to save Serena, and even though I knew it was nearly impossible, I couldn’t sit there and do nothing. Sneaking her out of the cell was already an impossible feat on its own, but getting her out of the Lunaris Dominion, where they were strict about no insiders or outsiders ever crossing pack boundaries was another challenge entirely.
Yet I also knew I couldn’t just stand by. So, now that Darius was in his study, busy with Cassian and Drake, I took the perfect opportunity to
ask Isabella nicely and by nicely, I mean threaten her with my aura to direct me to the cell.
Since she was already afraid of me in the first place, convincing her was easier than I expected.
“B–but Miss Sandra will know that it was me who-” Her words trailed off as my eyes narrowed. I quickly pulled her back. wrapping tightly around her waist while the other covered her mouth, silencing her just as the laughter of the passing maids rang out in the
st me, one arm
air.
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That is what I’m saying. Beta Cassian is so cutel Such a shame his mate, Lady Ella, doesn’t seem to live him much one of the fint for the they walked past us, oblivious to our presence.
“Right! Even though the Lycan King is the most handsome man in the packhouse, all the girls have a crush on Sir Zayn, Beta Cassan and Gamma Drake…
Their voices faded as they walked farther away and I tilted my head slightly in mild surprise,
Huh. So Darius wasn’t the most loved by women? I’d thought he would be, judging by his appearance but then again, personality was just as important.
The corner of my lips curved into a slight, smug, sneer before I could stop myself. I couldn’t help
“Hmmm.”
but think it served him right.
Isabella shook her head, her hand reaching for mine over her mouth, clearly trying to tell me to let go.
Ah, right. I forgot.
I removed my hand from her mouth and pulled away slightly, muttering a quick apology.
“Sorry for that, Isabella. It was a mistake,” I whispered.
She immediately waved her hands and lowered her head slightly.
“N–no, miss. It’s okay. You don’t have to apologise,” she said, her voice trembling.
I frowned, studying her.
Why was she so scared of me? Sure, I’d unleashed my aura that day, but that didn’t mean she needed to tremble around me every time… If anyone saw this, they’d probably think I was bullying her, which I swear! wasn’t.
(TDT)
“You know, you really don’t have to be so frightened of me,” I said, leaning toward her with a grin. Being taller, I easily towered over her, and she gasped, leaning back slightly as I went on.
“I won’t do anything bad to you unless you provoke me. So, you don’t need to look so scared, I’m actually a very nice person, okay?”
I tried putting on my kindest expression but it seemed to have the opposite effect. She swallowed hard, trembling even more before stammering,
“O–of course, my lady. I am not scared of you.”
Her fingers fidgeted with the hem of her dress, and for a moment, I just stared at her before scoffing softly and leaning back to mutter under my breath,
“Liar.”
She blinked, clearly startled but the next second, her gaze dropped to the floor. She didn’t say a word and I realized I might have scared her more than I intended that day. So, I sighed and offered a quiet apology.
“I’m sorry for frightening you. I can take things said to me but not to my pack or the people I hold dear. I didn’t mean to scare you,” I said and her eyes widened slightly at my words. When she looked back up at me, I gave her a sincere grin.
“Thank you for showing me to the dungeon. I promise this won’t affect you,” I added before leaning against the wall, poking my head out to
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see if the coast was clear.
But before I could take another step, I heard her speak, her voice small and hesitant.
“M–Miss… forgive me, but I lied to you.”
I blinked in confusion and turned to see her swallowing hard, her face blooming into a deeper shade of pink. She looked away quickly, pointing toward the opposite direction.
“I’m sorry… but that’s the way to the dungeon not here”
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