BLOOD LEGACIES
Chapter 329: Mauling The Rogue

Chapter 329: Mauling The Rogue

I didn’t know the part that got me cringing the most, the part that Dace menacingly ripped the arm of the rogue off, or the part he kept mauling that which is already dead.

The smashing of flesh, the gushing blood, the spilling of intestines. My heart was in my throat and time seemed to be a halt for me, it was all too much... the blood, it was... I held onto something for support and I abruptly started shivering, the stomach-clenching sight was becoming unbearable.

"D-Dace" I began but it was a whisper, even though he would still hear me I wasn’t so sure he would respond, he was entirely focused on turning the rogue into smash meat.

"S-Stop, please"

"Emma!"

I turned to Emilia who remained frozen on her spot as well as Grayson, the scene too mind-piercing for them.

"Emma" she began again keeping her eyes on him. "Move away from Dace" Her tone was heavy and I could feel it... she was scared and confused.

I turned back to the scene and almost hurled my stomach out but I held it in. Dace had finally stopped mauling and the sight was too gruesome to look at. He stood to his full length like a menacing being ready to pounce on anyone. Was he gone again? Was Dace gone just like last time? It wasn’t disgust now... it was pure fear seeping through my very bones.

"Dace"

He cracked his head at me, a deep growl reverberating from his chest as he stared at me with so much power that I almost fell to my knees just from the look he pinned at me. The amount of bloodlust was just too overwhelming.

"Emma!" It was Grayson this time and Dace snapped his attention to him.

No no no! I knew that look, the bloodlust, Dace would attack without even a second thought. It will be a massacre.

"D-Dace!"

His dark gleaming golden eyes go back to mine, they were so dark that it scared the hells within me, it was like staring at an endless form of darkness, a darkness I knew was clearly depleting him.

"Please," I said softly, perhaps to calm him down, but I wasn’t so sure which would work, the last time he was a rogue he groomed me for eating, and Emilia stepped in before it was too late. But that doesn’t mean I was unable to reach him... I did it once and I could do it again.

"It’s me" I took a step forward which was foolish because he bellowed at me.

"Dace!"

He ceased but it was still brewing the storm ready to unleash hell.

"Alexander!"

He stilled like a calming stand and just stood like a wall, the menacing look gone from his features and replaced with something else... just a beast staring at its prey but with no intention of hurting it. So I took it as a sign to go to him making sure my orbs were fixated on him and not on the gruesome mess that lay beside him, one more look, and I was certain I would pass out.

I was already frozen in ice of shock and nausea but I couldn’t dwell or focus on it. I needed to bring Dace back, I can’t lose him again, my heart won’t bear it.

I placed my forehead hesitantly on his stone abs and wrapped my arms around him, and squeezed my eyes shut, my heart hammering in my chest and almost leaping out but yet I remained where I was... I was hugging a grotesque being that would most likely maul me to death but I didn’t care. I just want my Dace back.

And then I heard it...

Snapping of bones

Growls that turned to grunts, sounded so painful and caused me to flinch numerous times. I could only imagine what he was passing through. It was just like that day, his sounds of pain were forever imprinted on my brain.

I could feel the hairs retreat too and suddenly I could feel his calloused body against mine, he was slightly shaking still recovering from his shift but his form suddenly went still and his sudden warmth engulfed me.

Seeing that as my cue I raised my head and rubbernecked into unreadable eyes, his eyes were golden but still an opaquer shade.

My orbs fluttered as I examined his features, he was partly covered in blood, and his mouth held them too when he used his teeth to rip the arm of the rogue off, spilling from his jaw down to his heaving chest, holding beads of sweat masking, his hair messy but still suited his handsome features.

I was almost getting teary again because I thought I wouldn’t have to set my eyes on him again.

Dace said nothing to me and looked to the side.

"Take Grayson out of here"

"What? I’m not leaving Emma!"

He growled and it was deep and it vibrated the earth around me. I was shocked by the sound but the sudden arm that wrapped around me kept me in place.

"Except you want to be werelion food I suggest you leave, the gunshot must have been heard and I can’t cover for you if you remain here, am I clear?"

Grayson opened his mouth but nothing came off. He looked at me and worried, flushed his features. I knew he wanted to say something to me but I wondered why he hesitated.

"You take care of her and bring her home before midnight," he said through clenched teeth.

"Follow me," Emilia said leading him away, she turned to me and I saw another look of worry that caused me to be more confused but I was unable to register it when a crowd came from the forth, the rest of the werelion from the party, like they were finally alerted.

"Cub!" Camille called as she rushed us. "What-" she paused when she caught sight of what was left of the rogue.

"A rogue attacked," Dace said.

"What?"

"Impossible," Elias said sternly. "There are no rogues in this town"

"Think again Dad"

"Alexander," Isabella said, her eyes on me. "Take your Female inside... she does not look well"

I blinked in confusion again because she gave me the same worried look.

"Dace she’s cold as ice," Camille said holding my hand and I was suddenly reminded of my own situation, I was shivering and my body didn’t feel so good.

"Go, we will deal with this" Elias interjected.

It was all too much to process as Dace swap me off my feet and carried me away. I cling to him but it was a hard feat to keep my breathing in check, the blood covering his bare chest was causing me to be more light-headed and I felt like I was getting drained, the shock and experience were too much for me to handle.

And what made it worse, Dace still hasn’t said anything to me...