Chapter 45


    The next minute, the noises of the rebels filled the entire space outside the sanctuary. The rebels in


    their multitude circled around them, looking like they were about to attack. Fiona’s heart was


    hammering at a fast pace at this point.


    She knew about the rebels, and she had heard stories about them from the Lycan king and a few


    others. They had gone around, causing terror and infecting othermunities with the gue. And no


    matter how hard the king worked to stop them, they always found their way to return and terrorise the


    more.


    Fiona saw their numbers, and they were over forty. Those with the Lycan king were less than ten. It


    would not be a tough fight to subdue the rebels, as they looked ready to make trouble. They had to find


    another way around this that would involve less bloodshed and chaos. Thismunity had been


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    through enough already.


    One of the rebels stepped forward, and he seemed to be their leader. “I heard that Julian McQueen, the


    Lycan king, had invaded Grandfield.” He said, taking another step forward. He didn’t seem to share the


    same sentiment of respect that those around the Lycan king held for him. He couldn’t be med for it;


    those in Grandfield didn’t consider Julian their king; he hadn’t been a king to them in years.


    “And who did you hear that from?” Julian asked.


    “Someone,” he replied, not going into the details.


    “That someone lied,” he replied.


    “And I am supposed to believe the words of the Lycan king who turns his back on his people and sits in


    his white castle?” he demanded, his brow furrowed.


    “You will speak to the king with respect, you worthless piece of trash!” Jace growled at the leader,


    already wanting to attack.


    Julian ced his hand in front of Jace to stop him, and he shook his head in disapproval of his actions.


    “I do not care what you think of me, and I cannot make up for what has been done in the past. What


    matters now is what we are doing here.


    His brow rose. “And that is?”


    fusion to surprise as she came to stand beside the Lycan king and Fiona


    Fiona recognised her. She was the woman she had healed earlier at the camp who asked about her


    parents.


    “Chad!” She climbed down the stairs and over to him. “I thought it was the rebels, and we were scared


    inside until I heard your voice. Since when do you speak that way?” She demanded in a reproving tone


    of voice


    “I am sorry, mama” He said, before adding. “You no longer have the gue.”


    The older woman nodded with such a radiant smile on her face, staring up at her son. The wonderful


    youngdy over there beside the Lycan king healed–me today.” She said this and pointed to Fiona,


    who still stood beside the king. “I feel so good. I haven’t felt that in years. I wanted you toe home


    so I could show myself to you.”


    “That is wonderful news, mama.” He said, and he looked so different from the man who had charged


    into themunity earlier.


    “It is She also healed so many others. Come and say hello.” She took his hand and led him up the


    stairs towards where the king and Fiona stood “Do not yell at anyone. Do you hear me?”


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    He nodded. “Yes, mama.” He answered in a small voice.


    The two came to stand before them, and the older woman began to say, “My king, this is my son, Chad


    Chad, this is the Lycan king and the healer,dy Sky.”


    Fiona wanted to tell her that she didn’t have the title ofdy, but Julian had already begun speaking,


    ending that train of thought.


    “Hello, Chad. It’s nice to meet you.” He extended his hand to him for a shake.


    Unlike earlier, there was no grudge in Chad, and he took Julian’s hand into his for a firm shake. “It’s so


    nice to meet you, my king.” Then he turned his attention to her and said, “Thank you for healing my


    mother.”


    Fiona shook her head, seeing it as nothing. “You are wee; your mother is a wonderful woman.


    Please take care of her.”


    He nodded. “I will.”


    “Do not punish him for his outburst earlier; he is really a good boy. The older woman pleaded on his


    behalf.


    Julian smiled, and this made Fiona realise he had a dimple that only appeared when he smiled deeply.


    “I understand, ma’am; you have nothing to worry about. No harm wille to your son. You have my


    word.”


    She bowed her head. “Thank you, my king”


    Julian advised that Chad lend a hand of help to Elder Rio and the rest, distributing the amenities


    brought in. Chad picked one of his men to aid him as well. He then revealed that he and his men had


    gone out to look for food–the little they could find–but returned when they heard news of his arrival.


    Julian then promised he would aid themunity with whatever they needed until they were back in


    their functioning state.


    After all was said and done, Fiona returned to the vi to get ready. It was the third day ofing here,


    and they had seeded andpleted their assignment. It had gone even better than she had


    imagined; she could only hope she could finish with the rest of the assignment waiting for her at the


    settlement and deal with the king’s curse. She knew she was reaching thepletion of her job here in


    this world, and she didn’t feel the joy she hoped to feel. The joy she thought she would feel when she


    first began this journey.


    A small knock came to her door, and she made her way over and opened it. There stood Julian, and


    she drew a quick breath at his sight


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    “Can Ie in?”


    She nodded, although her mind screamed no. “Sure,e in,” she said, stepping out of the way. This


    was his first time corning to her quarters since he had been here, and she wanted to know why.


    “We are done with the distribution of the food and supplies. It will take them at least a week. The rain


    will soon be upon us, and their grounds will be able to yield food supplies. Until then, we will keep them


    fed.”


    “You are doing so much for them; I do not think they will ever forget you.”


    “Tam only following your lead. If you hadn’t made your point so loud and clear, I would never have seen


    the errors of my ways. So, I owe you thanks as well.” He told


    her.


    “I guess you are wee.” She said and turned away from him, trying to avoid locking eyes with him.


    “When do we leave?”


    He pressed his l*ps together and stuffed his hands into his pants. “The people of Grandfield are


    grateful for all our help. And they insisted on throwing a feast of dance in our honour,” he answered,


    adding, “Elder Rio told me they had begun preparation yesterday.”


    “What did you say?” she asked.


    He scratched his head. “I haven’t given my answer yet; I would like to know what you think about it


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