Chapter 84 - Masque, the Masked Wolf

After the stressful events of the previous night, Masque finally let his body unwind as he lay sprawled across the luxurious bed. He was energized after his battle with Damien, the excitement of combat still coursing through his body. But even as he dozed off, the responsibility of his mission continued to weigh on him, encircling his unconscious mind like a thick shroud. Masque was abruptly awakened from his dreamless sleep in the middle of the night by a voice that stretched through his dreams. “Masque” The faint yet urgent whisper jolted him back to consciousness. His eyes flew awake, alerting him instantly. The only sound in the calm room was the slight rustle of the curtains as a breeze poked through the little hole in the window. With his heart pounding steadily in his chest, he sat up and got up from the side of the bed. Now the opulent surroundings of the room felt oppressive, as though the walls were closing in on him, the vigilant beast surveyed his surroundings. H