The Filthy Claws by J.K. Jones

Author:J.K. Jones [J.K. Jones]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: jkjones
Published: 2023-02-10T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 32

The Filthy Claws

Present day…

The tangerine glow of morning light shines through the curtains. Ryu wakes slowly, as if he slept on the beach, with the waves slowly caressing his cheek. For a moment, he imagines himself at sea, with the rhythmic ocean rocking him to sleep. The dreams that plague him have ceased. However, Ryu chills, thinking about the demonic swirl of Arima Kihei’s glowing eyes or his fangs wrenching open dead flesh. Fuck, when will it end? These images often come in montages, where it’s almost like he can feel what the other is doing. Luckily, last night, his dreams remained clear and empty.

He blinks rapidly, listening to the low hum of the soldiers speaking in the hallway. For the first time in weeks, he feels relaxed. His mind is at ease in ways that soothe his nerves.

Ryu touches the bed. The material is warm and plush beneath his fingers.

Micah.

He looks up. Micah sits at his desk, thumbing through documents. Ryu takes in how his face looks awash with sunlight; it brings out the color in his skin and the beauty behind his black eyes. Ryu’s heartthrobs. He smiles softly as he sits up in bed.

“Good morning,” Micah says, his eyes still glued to his paperwork. “Coffee?”

“Please.” Ryu stretches and then runs a hand through his hair.

Micah goes to the kitchenette, grabs a white mug, and pours coffee into it. He gives Ryu a light kiss and hands him the steaming cup.

“You were out late.” Micah sits down at the side of the bed.

“Mhmm.” Ryu hums and takes a sip. “I spoke to Marissa.”

“I heard. And?”

Ryu relays their conversation, going into detail about the legend of the Bloodhound Prince, up to everything he’s learned since then.

“You think she’ll fight with us?”

Ryu nods. “I think she wants this over with as soon as possible. Keep in mind that the Filthy Claws are the ones left without protection.”

“We’ll do everything we can to make sure there aren’t any more casualties,” Micah replies. “If she gathers the rebels, that would give us a fighting chance against the Bloodhound Prince.”

“And Randolph?”

Micah sighs. “We haven’t gotten that far yet. He isn’t keeping anyone hostage there. From what my spies told me, Randolph and Zy have declared themselves Alphas and are now running the Silvercrest Howlers.”

“Zy? His son?”

“Yes. Randolph will need a successor. Since Francesca is with child, the Midnight Stalkers will be reluctant to storm the clan. Shamus has expressed his concern for his sister. Which is completely understandable.”

“Treasonous fucks,” Ryu grunts, taking another sip. “We need to figure out a way to lure them out.”

Micah stares at him. “What are you thinking?”

Ryu goes quiet, going over the scenarios in his head. “The Bloodhound Prince said he wanted me. He never went into the reason why. He just kept saying I had something he wants. It could be my power or the fact that I’m another Bloodhound. But all we know is that he’ll come for me eventually. This whole ploy could be just to trap me.

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