KANE

The push into castle black was no easy task, arriving here seven hours ago, and still here we just finally breached the gates of castle black.

We are finally inside but the legion and I have started phase 2, we are going to siege the castle and northern tower while I and a strike team head for the hidden cellar that leads into the main kitchen in the east wing of the castle.

Braum forgets I know this castle, I studied it for countless hours in my study when I was growing up. I was taught every single corner of this castle, my father while he was Alpha had drilled into me the hope our family will return and I couldn't be more thankful for those lessons as I kneel knee-deep in the mud around the castle, my large hand lay on the foundation at which my ancestors helped build.

My history is here and I know every single secret that Braum does not, having all the archives from the castle passed through generation to generation, they landed on my desk and I used that information.

Who knew my father was right.

Steadying my breath I signal the strike team to pursue forward towards the east wing, so far we have not come into contact with anyone in this area, but it doesn't last as we hear voices coming from the opposite wall of where I and the strike team stand waiting.

"Larson and Bakra take the left, rest with me!" I mind-link as we get into position.

The takedown was successful and no one got hurt in the process. We are moving slow and stealthily without our wolf forms, I cant risk sound giving away our position this close to the secret passage.

As everyone else back at the gates holds off Orion we head further in, I need to get as close as I can to Braum.

No doubt he is very upset with me right now and very much in pain. His mate did leave him indefinitely.

Good.

"Kane the northern tower is secure but not for long you have a window of opportunity now." Lucas says through mind-link.

"Hold as long as you can give me, I'll handle the rest." Dex says as a deep rumble in my chest growls.

I feel my limbs shift, turn as snap as I begin to shift, Dex is less talkative about the demon blood in me that makes us both mutant in nature, instead, he has welcomed it, as have I. Feeling the change in my senses and muscles I know I have fully become my true form.

I signal the men with me to go with Carla, strike team leader, a fae. I trust her ability with magic to do what she must to get to Braum, equal hate for Benjamin she joined me at the gates of black demanding to be there when he falls, I can't deny a capable woman her wish, not one with a dark history such as ours.

Carla Stonewall, fae she is cursed with dark magic from Orion, her whole family died from the overthrow of The Vale. Being cursed with dark magic is like waiting on death's door, it's a slow death spell only the truly ruthless Orion can cast upon a strong fae, she knows she hasn't got long left and she knows what she does in her last moments...

I will not deny a dying woman's revenge.

I knew instantly looking into her eyes she would not disappoint me.

Making it to the secret passage I feel the wall that holds a secret brick that will open the passage, but first I have to find it. "Stand back!" I call to the group as they wait in defense as I close my eyes and feel for the spark.

The spark only a black can feel, no one other than me can access it, it was built this way when the castle first came to be, no one knew why or even believed such a thing existed.

But it does.

The brick my hand hovers over is buzzing with life as I press down with a touch, I feel the connection to access as the magic that blocks the door begins to crack open. Old magic like this is all over this castle, if you're a Black ancestor you will find it.

"Remember that eyes are everywhere and no sudden movements, it's just us so make a sound and you're dead." I whisper as I stare into each and every face that tells me they're ready.

"I won't fail." Carla promises.

Heading into the passage leads to a tunnel, that tunnel is leading to every secret passage hidden in the castle, right now we are under and should be in the main hall.

As we come to the crossing in the tunnel I go my separate way as Carla leads the strike team to the opposite area. I need her there more than with me.

I can take care of myself. But I need eyes in the area she goes to, and I need those inside dead before I get there.

The blade begins to buzz as I come closer to the door I need to get closer to Braum. This leads me to the old main bedroom of my ancestor Demonia Black and his mate Lilian Black.

Making it through the door without noise I scan the dark empty and dusty room with glowing red eyes, my senses are on high alert as I hear voices outside the door.

A language I haven't heard but know Orion speak as a barrier, since not many practices that language anymore. Only knowing a few words I instantly pick up on a few and my suspicion was right.

He's in this wing.

I sniff the air.

Filthy creatures' scent is everywhere in this wing, they will die along with Braum. But I smelled him, I smell his fear and his pain from the loss of his mate, he is waiting for me.

I won't make him wait any longer.

I put weight on my back legs as I position myself as I release the deafening howl of the Demonia, a loud and howling signal that will be heard from the city from all the way up here. My wolf and demon side work together to signal all things living and dead that I'm here, alerting enemies around me and preparing those with me for the final stage.

The breach of the front door can be heard throughout the castle as the door of the bedroom which I currently wait patiently in is broken down.

I stand still and wait for them to enter. When I do my wolf and I leap going for the first neck I see, biting down hard with my snarling and snapping large teeth as I go to the next of my prey. Nothing but screams and growls can be heard throughout the castle as I tear limb from limb of a dark follower.

Death is surrounding me, in every room in every hallway I pass, my legion are scattered throughout the castle, many injured and many finishing their kill as we take the castle. All it took was nine hours and years of planning.

The castle is mine.

"Kane we got him, he was cowering behind an old bookshelf in a library." Lucas nods down the hall where legion warriors stand with weapons. "We have rounded up the remaining followers, what would you like to do with them?" He asks.

He is covered in blood, dark and light from head to toe, one should feel disgusted but I feel proud.

My eyes fixated on guards I begin to walk towards where my heart beats to go. "Cells, for now, I have someone waiting for me." I say over my shoulder as my heart beats excited in my chest.

Nearing the door the guards bow and bang their spears on the floor in respect. I open the door with force making it slam against the walls on each side.

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