The Beginning Of Everything There Is.

Two weeks later…

It look a while to discharge and appoint people who will look after the affairs of the palace under Lucy's rule. But now they were on their way, only that they were no longer four in number but five.

 Ciara, dressed in a fur jacket and black pants looked at the incoming rider as she readied her horse for take off.

"Remind me why we are going with him again?" She asked for another time earning a cold glare from Alex.

"Cia, behave." Alex whispered.

Ciara rolled her eyes and climbed her horse.

They were all in the courtyard, and it was mid morning. Leaving during the day time would attract eyes and ears, and they were being careful.

Alex was also dressed in in fur clothings, her red hair packed in a tight bun, enhancing her oval face. She climbed her horse.

The other two men remained quiet, only exchanging glances when there was need. They were already used to the talkative best friends.

Roshan was the only one without a fur jacket. He only had a mask that covered the lower part of his face and normal clothes he would wear anywhere. To think the other side was very cold, he didn't seem to bother at all.

'Neigh Neigh Neigh' 

Leo came to a halt in front the four-

"I'm sorry I'm late. Had to give orders to my eunuchs."

"It's alright." Alex replied while the others ignored him. Especially Zayn.

After a mini short silence, Roshan spoke.

"We have to drop all titles from here, people can't know that their queen is traveling, leaving the capital behind."

Ciara nodded in understanding.

Leaving under the pretense would only give the elders more motives against her. No need to add more to their long list of why she wasn't fit for the throne.

"That should be the first thing you have said to us this morning." Alex quipped, he looked at her and ignored her.

"Feel free to call me Leonardo." Leo smiled at Ciara.

"I won't be calling you for anything." Ciara scoffed and raced forward. Alex following, then Zayn.

Leonardo and Roshan exchanged looks-

Leonardo had already talked his way in by speaking to Alex. But the rest? 

He knew they didn't appreciate his presence with them. But when it comes to this particular guy? It gave him the chills. He wasn't sure why.

"Excuse me?" Leonardo asked Roshan feeling violated that the man only stared at him.

"I'll take first watch from behind, go ahead." Roshan simply stated.

Leo breathed out and rode ahead, reaching the others.

Roshan turned his horse to join the others but paused as his eyes caught something..

He looked back at the castle, then a window to the left side of the castle.

Someone watched.

Who?

He narrowed his eyes at the people riding far ahead, he sighed and joined them ignoring the stalker. Since he had a mask on he was bothered about his identity.

As he raced forward, his thoughts dwindled back to his friend he had sent away a few days ago.

….

"Are you sure?" Pete asked with a confused expression written on his face.

"Your sister is in this same castle as us. You have to leave before I leave." Roshan had admonished.

"What about the undercover? You can't go alone!"

"I will be with the Alpha and her goons. It's safe."

"Not safe enough if Navina finds out you and the woman are together."

Roshan shifted on his feet and sighed, turning away from his friend to the balcony.

He sighted her then…

She and Ciara sat in the garden talking and laughing.

He watched.

Today, she wore a white lacy top that stopped right after her breasts, he was sure it wasn't considered a top anymore. Her neck held a black choker with diamonds shaped glitterings. Her red hair in a rough pony style with some strands here and there. Her legs were covered in a long black skirt that swept the floor.

Sometimes her dressing was off and other times, she was breathtaking.

But no matter how she dressed, Roshan couldn't breathe properly whenever his eyes met with hers.

As if she felt him, her eyes met his and slowly he saw her pulse jump.

Fuck!

"I already know how to take care of Navina." He told Pete as he and Alex continued to stare.

Pete internally groaned, almost pulling his hair out.

"You better know what you're doing Roshan, because I'm sure you don't want the witch to find her before you can-"

"I said, I'll handle it." Roshan's voice came out strained and filled with control.

He didn't want to be reminded of what he was going to do her when it was all over.

He breathed out when Alex returned to her discussion with Ciara, completely ignoring his gaze on her body.

He smirked.

She was just perfect.

"Get your things ready. I almost got caught by Anna today, for sure she must have told your sister that she saw a resemblance to me today."

"I can take care of myself. I more than careful."

This time Roshan turned to Pete.

"And if she finds you first. What are you going to do?"

"Well, I'm the older brother. She has to answer me first."

Roshan closed his eyes and sighed.

There was no talking to Pete. He was just annoying and stubborn.

Roshan pushed through Pete and the wall beside them, 

"I don't want to see you here next tomorrow."

And that was it, he left.

…

By now he was sure that Pete was doing the work he had assigned him to. He needed it done before he would come back with Red.

 The long and never ending galloping seemed to end as they reached the shores of Cold moon Pack.

They all got down.

"I'll go get the captain." Zayn said and left.

Leonardo face crumpled as he walked closer to the three.

"We're sailing?" He asked, a slight tremble in his voice.

"Got a problem with the sea?" Alex asked when she saw his paling face, she laughed. Hitting him softly on the shoulder,

"It's okay to be afraid of the sea." She said

Leonardo faked a laugh.

"Not afraid. Just sea sick, that's all."

"What a shame." Ciara finally spared him a glance. 

"Feel free to go back to the capital." She smiled softly.

Alex almost laughed but the look on Leonardo's face made her not to.

She wondered why her friend hated Leonardo so much.

Roshan snickered.

All three faces turned to him, almost surprised.

The silent man laughed.

Laughed!

Well, not completely but it counted.

Leonardo laughed this time, 

"You guys are really taking my sea sickness off the ladder."

"I thought you were hyped for fearing nothing." Roshan answered softly.

Leonardo sighed and looked away,

Why were they all just forcing things!

"I am fearless." He said and paused,

"I was almost killed by a storm once. I might be all strong but I still have nightmares."

They all remained quiet after the sob story till Zayn walked back to them.

Leonardo sighed this time in relief as no one seemed to look his way. He walked to the other end of the boat, whispering some words and his eyes glowing black.

He was having a hard time.

Convincing.

Lying.

Pretending.

They were smart.

He needed to be smarter.

Especially at the two men who looked like they saw his thoughts…

As if on cue, Roshan turned his head to him.

Leonardo's heart failed. He tried his best smile trying to seem normal without making the demon notice anything off.

After a short time, Roshan's gaze trailed to back Zayn who was still speaking to them.

Leonardo breathed out.

Roshan would soon find out if he wasn't careful.