I barely drew another breath before Bretomosa's guards grabbed my wrists and pulled me toward a long , dark corridor . Alpha Varian's laughter echoed behind me , magnifying my terror . My eyes flickered between the two guards . " Where are you taking me ? " " The maids will prepare you for the night with our Alpha ," the guard on my left said dryly as he pulled my hand , dragging me through the corridor . " Yeah , just don't bother talking to them . They won't answer , " the other added , his lips curving into a cruel smile . " Alpha Varian didn't like their voices , so one day he cut their tongues out . " A knot rose in my throat . I could only hope that the poison's effect on my body would quickly wear off . Otherwise , this night might become the beginning of my nightmare ... The guards led me to one of the chambers . Several women dressed in linen robes were inside . When the guards entered , each one of them lowered their heads , cowering . " Take care of her , " one of the guards grunted . Then they left , closing the door behind them . The women slowly lifted their heads , their expressions blank . One of them , an old woman with long , nearly white hair , silently pointed at me , as if giving an order . Then the rest rushed forward , loosening the lacings of my gown and undressing me . None of them spoke as they tore off my undergarments and pushed me toward the bath chamber . After a few hours of harsh preparations , I was dressed in a white nightgown . The gauzy fabric barely covered anything . I tried to beg the old maid to give me more decent clothing , but she only glared at me and shook her head . One of the maids carefully brushed my hair , turning it into a silky sheet . Another maid added rouge to my pale cheeks and a bit of sparkling powder around my blue eyes . I glanced in the mirror and bristled at my reflection . I had no intention of pleasing or seducing the sick monster who owned that castle . It was after sunset when the guards returned . One of them slowly looked me up and down , nodding in approval . Then he grabbed my arm and pulled me out of the room . " Let's go . Alpha's waiting . " Several guards sneered as they watched me pass the castle's corridors clad in nothing but a see - through fabric , their lustful gazes stripping me of the remaining shreds of dignity . I swallowed down my humiliation and anger , trying to memorize the corridors and find a potential route for my escape . " Get in ," the ash - blond guard growled as he opened the door to Alpha Varian's chamber . My body trembled as I walked inside and saw a massive bed in the center of the room . I stepped closer and froze when I noticed a thick chain attached to the headboard and a pair of silver cuffs . Before I drew another breath , the guards grabbed my arms and dragged me toward the bed . " No .... please ," I whimpered as they threw me on my back , restraining me . " Shut your mouth , or you will end up like the maids ! " the guard roared , locking one cuff around my wrist . Tears streamed down my cheeks as the poisonous metal touched my skin . I tried to clamp down on the terror rising within me , but with both silver cuffs secured on my wrists , I had never felt more defenseless . 7:59 Mon , Sep 22 Chapter 6 ( 87 ) 55 vouchers Then the guards left , closing the door behind them . Panic flooded every fiber within me . I could hear it in my trembling breath , in the high - pitched ringing in my ears , in the savage pulsing of my veins . No. I couldn't let my fears devour me . I had to find a way to escape this place , but first , I needed to look for anything small and sharp to unlock those dann cuffs . I filled my lungs with a deep breath , summoning my composure . Then I slowly looked around , struggling to distinguish anything inside the chamber illuminated by merely a few candles . My eyes traveled to the wall opposite the bed , where several gleaming objects hung . I squinted my eyes , surveying their shapes and forms ... My stomach turned into lead . They were short swords , hooks , sickles , and several other sharp blades . Torture . devices . This monster had torture devices in his own damn bedroom ! The door creaked , and Alpha Varian entered the room . He closed the door behind him and gave me a bone- chilling smile . " Wait for me , pet . I'll join you in a moment . " Chuckling coldly , he dropped his cloak and pulled his tunic over his head . I could see him licking hist disgusting , thin lips as he scanned me in my nightgown . Then he entered the adjoining bath chamber . The wave of panic returned with vengeance . " Gods ... please , help me , " I breathed , pulling on the chain , ineptly trying to free my hands . A moment later , Alpha Varian entered the room . For the first time , I regretted that those candles were still burning . I wished I couldn't see the bulge in the crotch of his linen pants . I wished I couldn't see the way his eyes burned with lust . I wished I couldn't see the cruel smile on his face as he walked toward me . All my life , I had trained to become a warrior , but right now , I felt like the weakest creature in the Lumeria Empire . I had never been with a man before , and now , I would be violated by a monster who believed he had the right to do whatever he wanted with me . I had never thought I would beg anyone to spare me , but the plea was now ready to slip through my lips . Alpha Varian prowled forward , his eyes blazing . " Do you know how many nights I dreamed about Alpha Eamon's daughter in my bed ? " he crooned , and my insides twisted . He stopped at the foot of the bed and slowly licked his lips . " I'll make you scream . I will fuck you so hard , you will- " Something hot and wet coated my skin . A strong coppery scent saturated the air . Alpha Varian's eyes widened in shock , his gaze falling to his chest . I followed his line of sight and saw the sharp end of the bloodied sword , It had pierced through him . My mouth opened , but my throat was too clenched to release a scream . A heartbeat passed , and , with one smooth swish , the sword was removed . Alpha Varian jerked forward , a gurgling sound tearing free . I barely managed to curl up my feet when his massive body fell face - first on the sheet , painting them with a thick slash of red . For a second , I stared at Alpha Varian's lifeless body before my eyes drifted to the true threat - the one who killed him . The assassin walked forward , and my body stilled . With black clothing , a mask , and a hood , he was like the embodiment of darkness , and there was one assassin in the Lumeria Empire perfectly matching that description : the Shadow . The bloodied sword still gleamed in his hand as he moved toward the side of the bed . The red flare in his eyes was a promise of death . He raised his sword , and I squeezed my eyes shut . 7:59 Mon , Sep 22 Chapter 6 87 55 vouchers " Please , " I choked out , and the sword fell . I flinched as the metal clanked . A heartbeat passed . My lungs filled with air ... I slowly opened my eyes and realized that the assassin had cut through the silver chains . Jerkily , I pulled my cuffed hands toward my chest and looked at him . He still loomed over the bed , but his eyes were no longer blazing . Their fire faded , revealing sapphire blue . My breath hitched . I had seen those eyes before . I had felt his powerful aura , his movements , his scent- " I know you , " I breathed raggedly , and I could almost see his smirk beneath the mask . He stepped back away from the bed and walked toward the large window . I forced my trembling feet to the floor . My mind could have been a hectic mess at the moment , but I was conscious enough to know I had to run . The Shadow opened the window , and I inched toward him . " Please ... help me ," I croaked as tears slid down my cheeks . He looked over his shoulder , as if considering my plea . A sliver of hope sparked within me and died as he grabbed the window frame , bounced off the floor , and jumped . Air escaped my lungs in a rush . I I barely managed to comprehend my situation before Bretomosa's sentinels barged into the room , taking in the body , the blood , and me ... One of them grabbed my arms , growling , " What the fuck happened here ?! " Before I could utter a word , another one picked up the bloodied sword the Shadow had left on the bed . " She killed Alpha Varian ! That bitch killed him ! " " No ! " I cried . " That wasn't me ! " The ash - blond warrior from before lunged at me , his fingers curling around my throat . " Do you see anyone else in this room ?! " he thundered before looking at the two guards in imperial mantles who had just entered the room . " I don't know how she did it , but she will pay for it with her life ," he snarled . Terror blended with anger as I realized the truth . The Shadow had never wanted to free me . The bastard had cut my chains and left the sword so I would pay for his crime ! AD Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!