Betrayal cuts deep

One. Two. Three. Four. Five… As Sephiran walked through the labyrinth of Sidi dens, he was completing a count of their prisoners, double-checking Azoula’s work, and paying their servants a pleasant visit. Five. Five. Five. Everyone was in place, from the wild-dog to the feisty beauty Azrael brought with him. Five. Five. Five. All, except for one. Six? Six? Six? Nila, a Sidi woman Kaino had brought from Saffron, was nowhere to be found. Her appointed den was empty, and her scent was stale, having been masked by the cool, damp air of the caves. Even Azoula couldn't remember the last time she'd seen Nila, claiming she was with Kaino most days. Of course, Sephiran did not accept this answer- punishment was delivered to the tigress, and he set out on a mission.

Emerging from the subterranean, Sephiran started to scour the surrounding area, tearing across the territory with restless, frenzied energy. She may not have been his Sidi, but Nila was a captive of The Syndicate, a slave that belonged to his cousin and thus, himself. And he did not enjoy losing his kingdoms toys.

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