Chapter 116. Apprentice

“My lord?” Oliver approached with cautious steps, carrying a shadow of fear with him.

“Speak up!” I growled impatiently, my eyes scanning the fallen bodies around me, evidence of the havoc left by the beast after regaining consciousness.

“Some of them were humans, my king... I fear retaliation,” Oliver, the beta, murmured, his sharp analysis and caution marking each word.

“They would be more prey for our amusement.” I smiled malevolently, savoring the idea with satisfaction. “And what about Victoria? Any updates?”

I sensed my beta's unease; his eyes were fixed on the ground, the scent of fear lingering around him.

“SPEAK UP ALREADY!” I roared, making him tremble even more.

“Alpha... We haven't found Victoria or her cub in any of our hideouts, but we detected the presence of dark magic.” He swallowed hard, concerned. “I fear she may have succumbed to the evil.”

“That half-breed planned this already,” I reflected. “She was waiting for the righ