Part Three- Chapter 56

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."

-Helen Keller

AT EMPEROR PACK...

DARYA P.O.V

The trees were a blur to me as I sprinted through the thick brown forest. I could hear my heavy breaths and the thud of my feet on the ground. Dimly, I could also hear Quillon's footsteps following closely behind me.

Since I was faster than him, I was ahead of him!

I didn't know where Duncan and Sel were, but I did know Konrad was nearby and I couldn't let him see them. He would kill anyone know... anyone!

I harshly wiped the tear from my tears as I feared for Lorcan and Vincent's life. Both are very close to my heart and I swore to do everything I can to protect them.

As I was running, I stopped when I heard a loud ferocious growl. The growl sent a chill down the length of my spine and I gasped audibly while hearing it. The growl was followed by a loud piercing scream that made me close my eyes.

'It's coming from the right' Quillon said and I sprinted in that direction.

We were in a meadow, the land region which Emperor shares with Grier Pack. The land was covered with green grasses and surrounded by tall trees. It's a very peaceful place but today, bodies were lying on the green grasses, which were covered in blood!

I recognized them because they were all part of my former pack. Some of the best fighters, yet no match to the monster that killed them. Fox, Shane, my former guards, were lying on the ground with their body torn into half.

My claws came out and I glared at Konrad's monstrous wolf. The wolf which was twice my size and almost ten feet tall, growled savagely and rushed forward to attack Duncan, Sel and Vernon, who were still fighting with him.

He was in his monstrous wolf form and for the first time, I saw it. Half wolf, half human, the creature was not just scary to look but also very dangerous and powerful. It had its height and strength to its advantage and with that it would crush the opponents.

Sel, Duncan and Vernon were getting badly beaten by Konrad. Sel looked the worst because blood was oozing from one corner of her forehead and left arm. With one large hand, the beast slammed Duncan in the chest that sent him flying backwards.

"Duncan" I screamed my brother's name and Konrad turned his head to look at me. He looked like a rabid dog, with blood dripping from one corner of the mouth and long tongue, stuck out. His demonic claws dug the ground as he shoved Sel away and sprinted towards me.

I joined the monster half way and raising high in the air, I punched him in the chest. The punch was nowhere near as powerful as I thought because he just pulled back and then swatted me away with a furry arm, like I was a fly.

I hit the ground with a thud and saw Quillon rushing towards the monster.

Quillon used Konrad's chest as stairs and then kicking his jaws, he flipped and landed smoothly on his feet. Konrad's wolf stepped back a few steps and then regaining, its composure, it gave a thunderous growl and once moved to attack Quillon.

I went to his help and using my elemental gift of air, I forced a gush of wind towards Konrad. He flew back very easily and then crashed the ground, a few feet away from us.

I looked at Quillon once and he nodded. Together, we rushed towards Konrad. He was one and we were two. Unfair? Well, he was ten fucking feet tall, so I don't think it was unfair!

Konrad, who was on his fours, ran ahead to attack us. Since I was fast, I got him first and kicked his muzzle, while Quillon powerfully punched him below the jaw. Konrad fell on his back with a loud groan, but just as quickly, he flipped and snarled at us.

Quillon was already prepared and so, he twirled high in the air and wrapping an arm around the wolf's shoulders, he slammed his head to the ground. The groan that escaped from the monster this time was one of pain.

I used that opportunity, to use my gift to break a tough branch from a tree. Then holding it, I slammed Konrad in the spine, as hard as I could, breaking his bones. The branch broke into pieces and I closed my eyes as one piece pierced my cheek.

"Nice one" Quillon commented, pulling out a piece that was stuck near his neck.

Before I could reply, Konrad howled.

I never knew he could do that, but he did howl. The result of that howl was me being thrown away from Konrad.

I winced as my face hit the ground. Twirling, I was only able to notice Konrad's wolf running towards me with inane speed. I gritted my teeth and stood up, only to see another similar wolf fighting Quillon.

As I was distracted, I missed the wolf lunging at me and scraping the sensitive skin of my chest. Screaming, I fell on the ground.

"Darya" Quillon screamed and the next moment, he too fell on the ground.

Breathing heavily, I stood up and watched Duncan and Vernon leaping forward to help us. Duncan managed to throw a series of punches to Konrad's stomach and I used that opportunity to slam my elbows on his head.

On the other hand, Quillon was trying his best to break Konrad's neck while Vernon tried to make the monster lose his balance. I didn't know which one was clone and which one was real but I knew, I couldn't let his blood spill to the ground.

When Konrad's wolf stood up again, I used my gift of sky and directed course of electricity at him. He jolted back and trembled violently.

My eyes widened when I saw that.

"Do that again" Duncan whispered to me and gritting my teeth, I continued.

His cries earned the attention of his clone because it shoved Quillon aside and ran towards me. Confused, I turned and directed the current towards the other one.

The monster hit the nearest tree and panted heavily.

'We can kill him by current'

'Powerful current' Quillon filled in and I nodded. It takes more voltage than the one I just gave to kill Konrad without spilling his blood.

'I have a plan' Quillon said and I looked at him encouragingly.

However, before he could continue, both Konrad got up. While one was still in the beast form, other shifted back and settled spiteful dark eyes on me. His fangs were out and so were his demonic black claws as he stood shirtless in human form.

"You seem to forget Darya—" Konrad began and Quillon growled at him, "—That your brother's heir is with me."

"Please let him go" Sel cried.

"Where is he? Where is my son?" Duncan roared the same time I paled.

Sel, who was badly wounded, asked in a wobbly voice. "Please don't hurt him. Please" she begged and my clouded when I saw her like that... broken!

'Darya don't! Don't let him get to you' Quillon said through the link and my eyes widened. 'He is emotionally blackmailing you. Lorcan will be fine. Nothing is going to happen to him' Quillon assured me and I looked at him with hopeful eyes.

"Trying to change her emotions now, aren't you, Sanders?" Konrad sneered and Quillon glared at him. "Try all you can" Konrad said amusedly, "Because nothing you do is going to stop me from killing that boy."

"You bastard" Duncan snarled furiously.

"Careful Rhoades... I don't appreciate being insulted" Konrad remarked and Duncan painfully pursed his lips.

"Let him go" Sel, walked towards us, with shaky legs and tear stained face.

"If you want him alive, then you have to ask Quillon Sanders to give me what I want" Konrad stated flatly and my wolf growled furiously inside me.

He wanted Quillon to sacrifice himself and there is no way that is going to happen. I wouldn't allow that to happen.