Chapter 43 : Secrets of a Tormenter

*Dryden*

I knew they were there the moment they arrived. Their shriveled, despicable bodies couldn’t hide from my all-seeing eyes. I wanted to send my warriors to them and force them into submission, but what fun would that be?

I knew these lands for what they were. The only freshwater sources were within these walls. They would die within the month. Even the food would be scarce. I saw to that.

Oh, how delicious it was to witness the starvation of hundreds. Hundreds was the accurate term, and I found it didn’t sit too well on my tongue.

I had expected one hundred, maybe two, but the little lord had amassed a full army. My spires told me civilians were among their numbers. And here I thought he would never stoop to such a measure.

I wondered how his female would feel if she were to find out her future mate had forced innocents into this war.

As I stood by my window, gazing out into the early morning, watching as the pathetic wolves cowered below, Elva walked into the room.