Dark Secrets

Viktor's Arrival Part 17

It was early as Tori ran through the woods behind the castle. She had felt anger before but never like this and never at her father. Tori had become very quiet and had refused to speak to her father since she'd learned about Ranger. She hadn't even spoken to any of the potential guards for her, he'd brought. In truth the woman hadn't said much of anything since Ken had removed her from her altercation with Lyla.

As her run and cool down ended she stopped by the lake and began to stretch her legs and arms. Normally Tori felt great after a run but not today. Today she still felt like she wanted to level something; possibly a village that had been abandoned. She started to stretch to her right when something in the distance caught her eye. She looked to see a black and red helicopter as it circled and began to land at the castle. She was aware other potentials not connected to her father had been summoned and knew it was possible it was them.

"Guess I better shower," she told herself. Her green eyes turned towards the forest and then she headed for the castle.

Tori reached the castle's training facility quickly and immediately showered and changed. She had planned on a longer workout but if she was right Viktor had just arrived. Any other training or workouts needed to wait. Tori quickly dried her blonde hair and pulled it up into a high ponytail. She put a little bit of lip gloss on and then headed out to meet Viktor and his group.

She walked through the halls toward the Clematis Ballroom where she'd met her father's group. This time however she'd meet a different group that had nothing to do with her father. As she approached her final turn she heard raised voices. She shook her head knowing the emergence of others had probably caused unrest and even some form of rivalry to emerge.

Tori rounded the corner to see a tall obviously muscular man with 2 inch pale blonde spiked hair on the top and shaved hair on the sides say, "Guess the future queen wanted more options." Watching the man and her father face off she knew there was something between them and it wasn't friendly. She couldn't help but wonder if the man was a rival of her father's or simply a rival to anyone that was not part of his group.

"Lady Tori," Anna said noticing her before anyone else. All eyes looked Tori's direction.

"My lady," Viktor said politely and bowed his head to her.

"You must be Viktor," Tori said walking towards the group.

Viktor smiled at her pleased. "I am," he told her. "If you'll join me in the ballroom I would be happy to introduce you to some new potentials for you to consider."

"I'll be right in." Viktor nodded and after giving Warner an arrogant smile he entered the room.

"Don't trust him," Warner warned.

"I don't trust you," she replied and walked toward the door. She stopped at the door and looked back at the only woman Warner had brought. "Anna," she said and entered the room closing the door behind her.

"Maybe one of u still has a chance," Oakley said and looked over at Anna. "Make us look good."

Warner frowned and looking a little defeated walked away from the now closed door. Knowing he might have lost his little girl was too much for him. Karen wouldn't arrive before tomorrow which gave Viktor a chance to do what he did better than most; charm others and cause the cards to fall in his favor. If Tori wasn't angry there would be little chance of Viktor pulling anything over on Tori but right now the enforcer wasn't so sure his rival wouldn't win.

Tori entered the room to see three women and four men standing as one would for inspection. She couldn't help but glance at Landon. Internally shaking her head she looked at Viktor and his group.