Novels by Ogbu Emeka

Adrian's POV I tie the last lace on my boots and walk out of my dressing chamber, into the dimly lit hallway. The sound of my footsteps echoes through the silence, and I can sense the weight of my presence, the fear and respect that precedes me. A knock echoes through the silence, and I call out, "Come in, Demitri."The door opens, and Demitri enters, his tall frame and imposing presence commanding attention. He bows low, his head almost touching the floor. "Alpha Adrian," he says, his deep voice a low rumble.I nod, my expression neutral, and he rises from his bow. His eyes are cast downward, never meeting mine directly. I know it's him without even looking - only he is allowed in my personal chambers, and only he would dare to enter unbidden."Alpha Adrian," he says again, his voice laced with reverence. "I've assigned a maid to deliver food and clothing to the prisoner."I nod, my expression still neutral. "Very well, Demitri."Demitri hesitates, then asks, "May I speak, Alpha Adr

As the carriage rattled along the cobblestone streets, I couldn't help but wonder who Asher was and why he seemed to have a personal vendetta against me. His eyes had flashed with anger, and his jaw had clenched in frustration when Adrian announced that I was his prisoner. I shivered at the memory, my heart racing with fear.Why did Asher want me dead? What had I ever done to him? The questions swirled in my mind like a maelstrom, making my head spin. I glanced around the carriage, trying to distract myself from the ominous thoughts. But the opulent decorations and plush seats only seemed to mock me, reminding me of the stark contrast between my former life and my current predicament.The carriage slowed to a stop, and my heart skipped a beat. We had arrived at the Alpha Palace. I could feel Adrian's eyes on me, boring into my skin like cold steel. I didn't dare look at him, fearing what I might see in his gaze.The door opened, and Demitri's imposing figure loomed in the entrance. "O

Iridessa POV My wrists burned as the ropes bit into my skin, binding me helpless. I glared at Adrian, sitting across from me in the carriage, his eyes fixed on me with an unreadable expression. He had basically bundled and kept me here. Hatred and anger boiled inside me, my mind reeling with the thought of my family's brutal fate. How did my life change so suddenly? From a princess to an orphan, with no home, no family, and no future. Even my suitor,was gone, taken from me by the monster sitting before me. I felt tears prick at the corners of my eyes, but I refused to let them fall. I wouldn't give Adrian the satisfaction of seeing me weak. The carriage wheels creaked and groaned, echoing my own despair. I was trapped, at the mercy of a man who had destroyed everything I held dear. My thoughts raced with memories of my family, their smiles, their laughter, their warm embraces. All gone, taken by Adrian's cruelty. I can't help but wonder what my father did to Adrian. What could

Adrian's POV: “Monster?” I repeated, reaching to grab her frail hands that kept hitting at my chest. Immediately I touched her, I subconsciously realized how soft her skin was. Almost silk-like. “I'm no monster, Princess.” My voice sounded hollow, even to my own ears. She yanked her hands away, her blue eyes wobbling as she stared at me, tears streaming down her face like a river of grief. "You killed my family!" she yelled, her voice cracking with anguish, the sound echoing off the walls like a curse. "You murdered them all!" Her hands went to her throat as she turned to face the horror behind her. The dead bodies lay on the bloodied floor, their faces frozen in death, their eyes seeming to accuse me too. I watched, feeling a pang in my chest, as she shivered and her hair moved slightly in the silence, like a dark cloud hovering over her shoulders. She took a step back, her eyes never leaving mine, and then she collapsed to the ground, her body wracked with sobs. She wailed like

The bodies of my parents and brothers lay on the ground, covered in blood and bruises….I don't know when or how the piercing scream left my throat. The pain, the anger, everything hit me.I removed myself from the mens grip and rushed down to see…to…God. I couldn't, I couldn't even touch them. "Mother…father…" the tears pooled down my face as my insides churned and hurt,"Leo…Stephen…"None of them answered me…none of them heard me.Why was this happening? Why?! A few days ago we were all happy as I celebrated my eighteenth birthday, they were laughing and smiling and now…now.."So you're Iridessa." A deep and cold voice echoed in the room and I turned, cleaning my teary eyes so that my vision would stop being blurry. The man, whoever he is was dressed in black, completely except for subtle gold highlights, he was backing me at first and facing the huge family portrait that sat on the wall. "Iridessa…" he called my name again before turning around. His..his eyes were a deep bla

“Iridessa!” A loud desperate voice called from outside. In shock, I peeled my swollen eyes open, wrapped my bodice around me and ran to the door. As soon as I pried the door open, one of our maids whose name I never knew rushed inside and shut the door behind her with a speed that signified that something was wrong.“What’s wro—” I was about to voice my confusion but she cut me off abruptly.“Iridessa, you have to come out right now! The luna said you should go through the secret tunnel right now; there is no time to explain, just follow me please.” She rushed out. I knew something was absolutely wrong because she just called me by my name, and also due to the fact that my mother wanted us to meet at the secret tunnel because it was never used.“What about what I’m wearing?” I asked, pointing at the lacy nightie that I was forbidden from wearing out of my chambers.The maid eyed my clothes quickly, then answered with a wave of her hands, “just forget about it, let’s go!” The urgency i