"Azrel?"

Azrel stopped looking at his changed form and saw that he was alone again save for one dark-haired girl; she held her hand to him. He tried to remember if they had met before.

"I am a monster." He shied away from her but she stepped closer regardless.

"Azrel take my hand." She spoke with the voice of a thousand women before her. Being close to her made him feel more at ease. He felt human again.

"Please?" She spoke softly and he felt his heart buckle for her.

He reached for her hand feeling like he might crush her with his new claws. When they touched, he felt calm for the first time since he was a child.

***

Anaya and Azrel are hiding secrets. She is a spy for the rebels against her own will. He has a new power that changes him into a beastly creature. Posing as siblings, their love becomes another secret they bare. Together they must find a way to save the kingdom and each other. 

Spoils of War is created by Jo Thromby, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Spoils of War

Anaya stole her way back to her room. She was hoping to get there before she was seen by anyone, but it was inevitable.


“Princess, I'm glad to have caught you.” Trager offered his arm to her and she took it allowing him to lead her through the halls. “I see you have received the message from Prince Khanthar.” 


Anaya was still holding the parchment Azrel had given her. She handed it to Trager. “Yes, and I was going to freshen up for the event,” she said.


“The prince has requested to move up time and for you to come now?” Trager seemed hopeful. “If that works with you, your highness.”


Anaya had hoped to be able to sleep. Between waking up early and the late nights with Azrel, she would be unable to stay awake for many more days. Still, this was important to the kingdom and to Azrel that the foreign prince continued to give aid. 


Chapter 25: The Hunt