As soon as Gavin turned around, he stood frozen in his spot. A man clad in completely black clothing was staring back at him with a sinister smile on his face. Gavin could only make out the man's lips and chin for his forehead and eyes were covered by the hood of his cloak. Yet, the man seemed to exude a temperament so wicked and frightening that Gavin almost buckled in fear.
"Who are you?" He queried, trying to keep his voice as steady as possible. His heart was thumping in mad fear and only he knew how much energy he had spent in keeping himself upright. His Alpha's words flashed in mind for a moment. But before he could dwell more on it, he watched the man swing his legs and jump inside his room, scaring his breath away.
The man not only brought with him a chilliness that turned Gavin's heart cold in fear, but he also had a strange darkness around him that depicted death, gore and blood. Gavin could sense the stench of blood on him and he instinctively took a step back in fright.
However, the man did not stop and he continued walking, forcing Gavin to take a step back every time he moved towards him Gavin's back hit the wall beside his table. He now had no room for flight and he could only stare at the terrifying man whose face was now completely covered in darkness. The light from the half-moon in the sky could not illuminate the man's face and since the room was already plunged into darkness, it became all the more impossible to see his face.
Gavin trembled. He did not know if it was due to coldness in the room or due to the fear the man was instilling in him. This was the second man who had made Gavin terrified. First, it was his Alpha Azimir. But towards his Alpha, the fear was out of respect and admiration he had for the position he held and the power he had. He was the Alpha and King and Ideni and it was only right that Gavin feared.
But towards the man in front of him, the fear was lethal. It was as though he was facing a blood sucking monster, one who had come as a grim reaper to take his soul away. And just the thought of dying this way, brutally and painfully made Gavin shudder again.
There was no room for escape. The menacing man was right in front of him and he could not escape him even if wanted to for had an inkling that it would not take him much time to capture him if he were to take the risk.
The only option he now had was to shout, shout as loudly as he could and gain the attention of the warriors patrolling in the area. Even though it would be difficult for humans to hear him, at least the werewolves might hear him and come to his rescue.
With that thought in mind, he opened his mouth to shout at the top of his lungs, only to stop when the man shook his head at him. It was as though the man had expected this action from him and was waiting for him to do it.
Gavin's swallowed his shout in terror and no words came out at this moment. Instead, a gasp in fright escaped his lips when he saw the man remove his hood and show his mortifying face. Though the man seemed human, his pitch black eyes said otherwise.
Previously, he had only caught onto the eyes for just a brief moment. So, he had not been able to see it clearly. But now, after seeing his lifeless eyes, he felt his soul escaping his body. He was appalled and lost.
"Do not speak a word until I ask you to." The man started, his hoarse voice sending chills down Gavin's spine and he clutched his hands tight until they turned white. "Otherwise, I will not be responsible for what happens to you and your family." He warned and Gavin had no reason to doubt him. The man seemed to be capable of harming him and his family and that was the last thing he wanted.
Having no other choice, he nodded immediately, trying to divert the man's attention from his family.
Contended by his response, the man walked towards the table, allowing Gavin to breathe for a moment picked up a parchment. He observed the writings Gavin had made and went through, not looking at the man even once.
And Gavin took this chance to escape. He turned around and opened the door. But barely had he lifted his leg when he felt a tremendous force pull him back before the door shut loudly with a bang, scoring Gavin completely. He did not dare turn around for the fear of facing the man who now seemed furious. Even from where he was, he could sense the dark aura from him and Gavin cursed himself for his momentary loss of composure.
If he had not attempted to run away, maybe he would have not irked the man and directed all his wrath on himself. He thought and gritted his teeth in anger.
"Did I not warn you to not make a sound?" The man's voice was oddly calm. But Gavin knew otherwise. It was the calm before the storm and soon, he would face the consequences of his actions.
'When did I make a sound? I tried to be as careful as possible.' He cried in his mind, still having his back towards the man. He had no courage to face him, especially when just one look at him was enough for Gavin to lose his consciousness.
"I wonder now if I show you what exactly happens if you try to defy me." The man mused and Gavin started to have an ominous feeling all of a sudden. "Do you know what makes me happy?" The man continued and oddly, Gavin felt the man's voice close to him this time.
Gavin stood still, not daring to move even slightly. He did not even breathe loudly lest he should annoy the man all the more.
"Do you know what I enjoy the most?" The man continued, not caring about Gavin's silence and this time, his voice was closer than before.
"Do you know how human flesh tastes?"
This question evoked a reaction from Gavin and he was now utterly petrified. His face paled and his breathing staggered. The man had successfully frightened him until all other thoughts vanished from his mind.
Gavin had only seen flesh eating beasts. But this was the first time, he was seeing a human, or that was what he assumed the man to be, being one and he could not help but feel death hovering above him at the instant.
"I wonder how delicious your sister might taste." The man mused and this time, Havin turned around immediately, facing the man in his eyes, his lifeless eyes.
"Please, please, please. Do not harm my sister. I...I..." He cried. "I promise I will not make a sound." His sister was his life and he vowed to protect her forever. He could not anyone, not even the monster hurt her even if it meant he had to give up his life.
"Hmm. I will consider your plea this time. But there will not be another chance. I hope you are smart enough to choose what is good for you. Otherwise," He stopped suddenly and arched his thin lips up. "I do not mind killing your sister. I am sure she would taste delicious." The man licked his lips instinctively and Gavin felt his heart dropping to his stomach at the threat.
"Anyway, let us get back to what I came here for. Tell me what Alpha Azimir is planning." The man started and returned to the table as he continued to scrutinize the maps and Gavin at once, realized who the enemy his Alpha had spoken about.
It was neither a human nor a beast but a monster. He was the enemy they were dealing with. The man was not normal. He knew. He had shown his powers to Gavin when he had been pulled back without even being touched. And he did not know to what extent he was capable, how powerful he was and how formidable he was compared to his Alpha.
This only increased their problem and Gavin now felt like crying. He was already sweating profusely due to the fear he was in and the realization only added more to his misery. The enemy was Ideni was here and he could do nothing about it.
"I do not understand what you are speaking." Gavin tried to stay as calm as possible so as to not raise suspicions. He could not give away the plan just like that and end everything they had planned. This concerned the safety and well-being of Ideni and the people of Ideni.
"Hmm. Still feigning ignorance." The man dropped the parchment and turned around and Gavin stiffened immediately. "This is bad." The man spoke as though he was amused by Gavin's attempt to lie to him. It was as though Gavin was entertaining him instead. "You know I can detect it if anyone lies to me. And right now," His smile widened as he saw the young minister's eyes dilate in terror. "I can tell you are lying to me."
"I...no....I am not...lying.." Gavin forced the words out, his tongue turning heavy all of a sudden.
As soon as Gavin turned around, he stood frozen in his spot. A man clad in completely black clothing was staring back at him with a sinister smile on his face. Gavin could only make out the man's lips and chin for his forehead and eyes were covered by the hood of his cloak. Yet, the man seemed to exude a temperament so wicked and frightening that Gavin almost buckled in fear.
"Who are you?" He queried, trying to keep his voice as steady as possible. His heart was thumping in mad fear and only he knew how much energy he had spent in keeping himself upright. His Alpha's words flashed in mind for a moment. But before he could dwell more on it, he watched the man swing his legs and jump inside his room, scaring his breath away.
The man not only brought with him a chilliness that turned Gavin's heart cold in fear, but he also had a strange darkness around him that depicted death, gore and blood. Gavin could sense the stench of blood on him and he instinctively took a step back in fright.
However, the man did not stop and he continued walking, forcing Gavin to take a step back every time he moved towards him Gavin's back hit the wall beside his table. He now had no room for flight and he could only stare at the terrifying man whose face was now completely covered in darkness. The light from the half-moon in the sky could not illuminate the man's face and since the room was already plunged into darkness, it became all the more impossible to see his face.
Gavin trembled. He did not know if it was due to coldness in the room or due to the fear the man was instilling in him. This was the second man who had made Gavin terrified. First, it was his Alpha Azimir. But towards his Alpha, the fear was out of respect and admiration he had for the position he held and the power he had. He was the Alpha and King and Ideni and it was only right that Gavin feared.
But towards the man in front of him, the fear was lethal. It was as though he was facing a blood sucking monster, one who had come as a grim reaper to take his soul away. And just the thought of dying this way, brutally and painfully made Gavin shudder again.
There was no room for escape. The menacing man was right in front of him and he could not escape him even if wanted to for had an inkling that it would not take him much time to capture him if he were to take the risk.
The only option he now had was to shout, shout as loudly as he could and gain the attention of the warriors patrolling in the area. Even though it would be difficult for humans to hear him, at least the werewolves might hear him and come to his rescue.
With that thought in mind, he opened his mouth to shout at the top of his lungs, only to stop when the man shook his head at him. It was as though the man had expected this action from him and was waiting for him to do it.
Gavin's swallowed his shout in terror and no words came out at this moment. Instead, a gasp in fright escaped his lips when he saw the man remove his hood and show his mortifying face. Though the man seemed human, his pitch black eyes said otherwise.
Previously, he had only caught onto the eyes for just a brief moment. So, he had not been able to see it clearly. But now, after seeing his lifeless eyes, he felt his soul escaping his body. He was appalled and lost.
"Do not speak a word until I ask you to." The man started, his hoarse voice sending chills down Gavin's spine and he clutched his hands tight until they turned white. "Otherwise, I will not be responsible for what happens to you and your family." He warned and Gavin had no reason to doubt him. The man seemed to be capable of harming him and his family and that was the last thing he wanted.
Having no other choice, he nodded immediately, trying to divert the man's attention from his family.
Contended by his response, the man walked towards the table, allowing Gavin to breathe for a moment picked up a parchment. He observed the writings Gavin had made and went through, not looking at the man even once.
And Gavin took this chance to escape. He turned around and opened the door. But barely had he lifted his leg when he felt a tremendous force pull him back before the door shut loudly with a bang, scoring Gavin completely. He did not dare turn around for the fear of facing the man who now seemed furious. Even from where he was, he could sense the dark aura from him and Gavin cursed himself for his momentary loss of composure.
If he had not attempted to run away, maybe he would have not irked the man and directed all his wrath on himself. He thought and gritted his teeth in anger.
"Did I not warn you to not make a sound?" The man's voice was oddly calm. But Gavin knew otherwise. It was the calm before the storm and soon, he would face the consequences of his actions.
'When did I make a sound? I tried to be as careful as possible.' He cried in his mind, still having his back towards the man. He had no courage to face him, especially when just one look at him was enough for Gavin to lose his consciousness.
"I wonder now if I show you what exactly happens if you try to defy me." The man mused and Gavin started to have an ominous feeling all of a sudden. "Do you know what makes me happy?" The man continued and oddly, Gavin felt the man's voice close to him this time.
Gavin stood still, not daring to move even slightly. He did not even breathe loudly lest he should annoy the man all the more.
"Do you know what I enjoy the most?" The man continued, not caring about Gavin's silence and this time, his voice was closer than before.
"Do you know how human flesh tastes?"
This question evoked a reaction from Gavin and he was now utterly petrified. His face paled and his breathing staggered. The man had successfully frightened him until all other thoughts vanished from his mind.
Gavin had only seen flesh eating beasts. But this was the first time, he was seeing a human, or that was what he assumed the man to be, being one and he could not help but feel death hovering above him at the instant.
"I wonder how delicious your sister might taste." The man mused and this time, Havin turned around immediately, facing the man in his eyes, his lifeless eyes.
"Please, please, please. Do not harm my sister. I...I..." He cried. "I promise I will not make a sound." His sister was his life and he vowed to protect her forever. He could not anyone, not even the monster hurt her even if it meant he had to give up his life.
"Hmm. I will consider your plea this time. But there will not be another chance. I hope you are smart enough to choose what is good for you. Otherwise," He stopped suddenly and arched his thin lips up. "I do not mind killing your sister. I am sure she would taste delicious." The man licked his lips instinctively and Gavin felt his heart dropping to his stomach at the threat.
"Anyway, let us get back to what I came here for. Tell me what Alpha Azimir is planning." The man started and returned to the table as he continued to scrutinize the maps and Gavin at once, realized who the enemy his Alpha had spoken about.
It was neither a human nor a beast but a monster. He was the enemy they were dealing with. The man was not normal. He knew. He had shown his powers to Gavin when he had been pulled back without even being touched. And he did not know to what extent he was capable, how powerful he was and how formidable he was compared to his Alpha.
This only increased their problem and Gavin now felt like crying. He was already sweating profusely due to the fear he was in and the realization only added more to his misery. The enemy was Ideni was here and he could do nothing about it.
"I do not understand what you are speaking." Gavin tried to stay as calm as possible so as to not raise suspicions. He could not give away the plan just like that and end everything they had planned. This concerned the safety and well-being of Ideni and the people of Ideni.
"Hmm. Still feigning ignorance." The man dropped the parchment and turned around and Gavin stiffened immediately. "This is bad." The man spoke as though he was amused by Gavin's attempt to lie to him. It was as though Gavin was entertaining him instead. "You know I can detect it if anyone lies to me. And right now," His smile widened as he saw the young minister's eyes dilate in terror. "I can tell you are lying to me."
"I...no....I am not...lying.." Gavin forced the words out, his tongue turning heavy all of a sudden.
