Chapter 14…… “Would you believe me if I say that I don’t know about anything??” she cried “Would you believe me if I say that I have never done this?? Why don’t you believe me, mother? Why don’t you help prove my innocence for my sister?? Why do you always make us fight?!” She clutched at her stepmother’s neat dress tightly. She was honest with them. However, she pushed her away from her body and let go of her face as she stared into her eyes. “Fuck off, Lydia.” Smirked the stepmother “I am not your mother, and you are not my daughter’s sister. You are inferior to us and you have no right to call us your family. Whether you were right of wrong, whether the necklace was yours or not, my daughter needs a necklace to meet her father, so she is getting one.” Endless tears rolled down her pale yet gorgeous face as her lips quivered and shivered. She could not believe what she had heard. She immediately, and without any alert, cried in a loud voice: “Wh… Why would you tre
Chapter 14.5…… (Flashback) “Please…” her cries for help pierced the night “Please… Let me go…” Tears ran down her apple-like cheeks as the cold brisk wind made it painful to breathe. What was once a birthday mating party, turned into an utter nightmare. It felt like a fateful night or a cursed one that led her to the beginning of her misery. That was not how it was supposed to happen, that was not the birthday she was always told about. She could feel blood tickling down the nape of her neck, where he had sunk his fangs and smeared across her bare breasts. The pain of his fangs made it feel unbearable, yet his tender embrace and soft kisses on the wound site made the pain subside slightly. He was the medicine of his own poison. Soothing yet dangerous. His words were echoing in her ears. Words that made all of her body shiver and shake, and he kept repeating and reassuring them. “My mate…” he murmured lustly, as his voice felt full of power and hunger. She d
Chapter 15…… Without any alert, the stepmother pushed Lydia out of the door with her full force. Her hands casted a powerful strength that blew her body up from the ground and made her lose her control. “Ahhh!!” screamed Lydia as she felt light. Everything around her happened quickly and she felt that time could never stop or slow down. Then, a loud exploding voice echoed throughout the house when her body could finally get in contact with the floor. Her body rolled down the stairs from the impact of the push and the loss of her control. She tried to stop her body from falling any further, however she could only realize that she had many bruises, contusions, cuts and scratches that ached and covered her. She moaned in pain and rested unconscious at the end of the stairs. Her body was wrapped with red bloody ribbons and her head was bleeding heavily. Anyone who would see her would only think that she was already dead, only if her loving heart would stop beating for him.
Chapter 16…… The sounds of wolf howling echoed throughout the dark woods, breaking through the loud noise of thunder and rain roars, and showing the dominance of the nature’s controller. The moon was not full back then, and the night was so sooty and risky, yet a white wolf roamed around the forest, searching for his missing. The domineering wolf seemed furious and insane, as he checked every single small corner to find his missing, for two straight days. He searched at the doors, around the villa, in the forest, in the cottage and within the trees but found her nowhere. It had been two days and two nights being in his wolf form and searching unstoppable. Hearing her wailing, crying, calling for his name, soft breaths, and fading heartbeats, his claws led him to the front of the large bay. He stood there for a couple of seconds, as the silver thunder lit up and reflected his white coat of fur. He shined in his place like a screen of snow, or even whiter, then sniffed and
Chapter 17…… His eyes focused on his enemy’s as they reflected the red fire in the lantern; he looked like Satan emerging out of the hell’s depths. He mesmerized his dread gaze at his most hated creature, on the other hand, the man collapsed on his legs as he screamed: “MASTER!!!! IT IS A WOLF!!!!” Hurriedly, the men rushed at the site and witnessed the dread looks of the prince of wolves! The white one! His beastly looks, his wild posture, his powerful aura and his hellish gaze blinded them from looking at Lydia’s body. He had surely controlled their spirits and breaths. Then, all of sudden, the master stared the whole sight and yelled: “LYDIA!!!!! That’s my daughter!!!!” “Oh my god, this is lady Lydia!” yelled a man. “What have you done for her, beast??? Do you think you monsters can take my wife and my daughter, too????” The white wolf revealed his hungry fangs and wore the fighting posture. He was ready to protect her even if it meant killing them. He had
Chapter 18…… “Why is she still alive??” thought Mrs. Lanchester. For several moments she stood unmoving as she was drowning in her own fear, then she said: “We… Welcome, honey! Lo… long time… I… I… miss…” “Why is Lydia in such a condition??” yelled Mr. Lanchester “I told you to take care of her, so what happened???” “Ahh…. Ly… Lydia… My daughter… She went out on her own… I… I didn’t notice…” Her attempt to kill her failed, yet she couldn’t find any excuse to tell her husband. She had always hated Lydia, because she was the reason her husband did not love her. Then, she rolled her eyes, then approached her husband slowly and seductively, and laid her head on his arm as her eyes teared and misted. “Get away, liar!!” he yelled as he pushed her away and took Lydia into her room. Anger burned hot in his guts as he witnessed his beloved daughter in such a miserable condition. He could kill a person. His head felt dizzy and his face felt hot. He clenched h
Chapter 19…… “Eugene…” she murmured “Eugene… Eugene…” After five days of sleeping, Mr. Lanchester opened his eyes hearing Lydia’s soft words. Her fatherly eyes stared at her pale face and tired fine lines. Her sluggish eyes slightly opened, and a blurred image welcomed her after a long time of fear and loneliness. Gradually, images started to appear and voices echoed in her ears. “Father…” she murmured “Eh? Wha… What happened…” “Lydia!” cried Mr. Lanchester, as he pushed his body onto Lydia’s, wrapped his arms around her and combed her hair with his fingers. He smelled her deeply and remembered her deceased mother, then tears made their way out of his eyes down his cheeks. Tears escaped his eyes like uncontrollable dam; he was frightened that he might lose his beloved daughter. “Father…” cried Lydia as she hugged his neck and tossed her head into his bosom. It was a warmth that she had not felt long ago. She missed his voice, his warmth, his hugs and
Chapter 20…… “The maid told me everything.” He stated with serious eyes. Lydia stared at him with a shock. Her eyes opened widely as tears pooled in her eyelids. She could not believe that finally he knew… He knew her pain… He knew her misery… He knew her tyranny… She was confused… She wanted to scream… Tears slicked on her silky cheeks and split into three ways. She poured salty water as her lips quivered and her hands shook. She took a deep breath and cried loudly: “I didn’t steal the necklace… I did not hurt Sofia… I did not do anything wrong…” “Lydia…” murmured Mr. Lanchester, in a shock. “Why is it always me??? Why do I get punished?? What have I done wrong??? How have I hurt them??? I can’t bear it anymore!!! It was cold!! It was scary!!! Father!!!! I can’t bear it anymore! I want mommy!!! I want mommy back!!! I can’t bear it… I can’t… I am scared………” Tears escaped her eyes like a damp, her eyes turned red and flaming, her hands covered her face and h
Chapter 27…… The world started lighting up as he opened his eyes slowly, his vision was slightly blurred and he could see a woman’s face in front of him. Her eyes were red, probably from crying for him, and her head was wrapped with bandages. He could not totally read the situation around him, but he noticed that his hands, feet, head and chest were all wrapped with bandages. “Noelle…” he murmured as he slightly opened his eyes. “Eugene…” called the girl “Eugene… Did you wake up?? Are you fully conscious now?? Say hello if you are alive!” “Where am I?” “Eugene… This is my cottage… Don’t you remember?? You were deeply injured.” An electrifying pain pulsated in his chest, reminding him of his situation. Lydia was the woman who saved and nursed him, and her face was pale, her eyes were red, her eyebrows were frowned and her breath was tight. Could she have woke up the whole night for him? “How are you feeling now??” Lydia asked. “Are you in pain? Who
hapter 26.3…… He stepped into the gates of the castle, as blood oozed out of his wounds and his legs felt paralyzed. He stared around him, at every corner, and sniffed the air searching for her faint smell. His eyes wandered to find any traces of her, yet she was not close, as if she had disappeared from earth. His heart beat hastily, his temperature rose, his blood boiled in his veins and the urge to kill kicked in again. He could fall for his monster again, but that time he was afraid he could not control it and lose his sanity. “Noelle!!” he screamed loudly “NOELE!!! Where are you???? I am here for you!!! Noelle!!” He let out a shaky breath as he felt his mouth was bone dry. A small lump was sitting in his throat and he had suddenly lost the ability of speech. His heart was pounding against his ribs as if trying to fulfill a thousand beats, and he exhaled deeply, releasing some of the tension that had built up in his shoulders. He felt a sudden sickening sensati
Chapter 26.2…… When he had first met her, her electrifying smile had completely won him over. So too had her cupid-bow lips, her coral-black hair and her eyes of paradise-blue which glittered as clear as a mountain stream. His wounds ached with pain and his left leg throbbed. Tap. A pause. Tap-tap. A longer pause. He felt an acute pain and a ringing sound filled his head. He tried to stay upright and summon strength and for a brief moment he did. Then his left leg betrayed him and he felt a hard rap above his ear. “Man up, soldiers!” A sergeant called to plan on the prince of furies’ death. He had Hercules shoulders and a hard stare. When he raised his voice, it was as loud as bottled thunder. He glared with contempt at the young recruits who were cowering in the trench. A soldier called out to the sarge from the end of the trench. “Our men have fallen, sergeant Louis!” Sergeant Louis cursed and leaned into the ear of the recruit. He said something to the novice and ma
Chapter 26.1 … … Tik tak… Tik tak… Tik tak… The noise of the large clock in the center of the royal palace was echoing with loud and nerving sounds, when a soldier rushed into the prince’s office. His heavy panting and loud breathing could be heard clearly as he ran from the main entrance into the fourth floor. “Prince Eugene!!!” he yelled with fear scratching his face “Pr… Prince Eugene… Humans… Lady… They… We couldn’t save… Uh… I am sorry… Prince Eugene…” “Hey, calm down and take a breath.” Prince Eugene, the handsome silver-haired and rare wolf, left his desk and approached the soldier lightly. “Did something bad happen??” “The worst!!!” “Take a breath and speak up!” The soldier clutched at his chest, lowered his eyes into the floor, took a deep breath, and hesitantly said: “Humans barged into the palace’s walls…” “Yes…” “We tried to stop them, but many soldiers were killed…” “Yes.” “They scattered spies insid
Chapter 23…… All of sudden, there was fog of gunpowder surrounding the area and the sound of bullets running towards them. Seven shots were fired, one after the other without a break. Dust particles rose where gunfire had covered and the sound of a wolf’s squeaking echoed in the forest, scaring away all the animals and birds. It was loud… He was ached… The fierce bullet tore the flesh at his throat and chest like sharp claws as he felt something dug into his back. Every breath dragging more and more nausea from the pit of his stomach and each labored breath reverberated threw him like sonic waves. It tortured him to move, so he held my breath and dropped without uttering a sound. Every heartbeat sent a surge of pain, as if his chest were being torn apart. In the other hand, Lydia was shocked to the core. For several moments she lied unmoving as he fell on her body and his blood soaked her clothes. She felt the muscles of her heart tighten with incredible force, her mou
Chapter 22…… Just before she could finish her words, the beast emitted a loud roar that could spread fear within all the forest’s animals, insects and creatures. He revealed his pointy fangs and dispossessed his silver claws, as saliva drippled from his jaws. He emitted the foul smell of blood, raised his thin lips and growled directly at her. The great wolf’s howl crackled through her eardrums and ruffled her hair, as it pierced through the velvet air. A loud, piercing sound came from its muzzle and the air echoed with the call of the wild. Without any warning, he steadied his feet and attacked towards her! A rustle of grass and in the distance made his ears twitch. Then, he knew it was time for attack. Surveying the savannah, he spotted her image. Soundlessly, the stealthy wolf crept over the savannah. Lydia looked up at his revealed fangs and monstrous looks, and murmured: “Eu… Eugene…” spotting the raging wolf, she ran. Disaster for Lydia, her small feet made it al
Chapter 21.5.2…… The maid grabbed Noelle’s hand and drug her to where the royals were standing, talking with the royal wolves. She cleared her throat and smiled expectantly. "Oh, my apologies, girls!" the announcer exclaimed. "Let me introduce you. King Orsand, Prince Eugene, the ones you serve wholeheartedly. And you know, today the prince will be an adult!” Both of the girls dipped into low curtsies as the two men looked them over. "Happy birthday, prince Eugene.” The maid said, while Noelle kept silent as she was scared. "It is very lovely meeting the both of you.” That was when Noelle felt it. It was not strong, but it was there, again. Something. She looked up into the face of the prince and saw him staring intently at her. His gaze was focused and mesmerized, he did not have the initiative to turn around, and it was in front of everyone. How could the prince stare at a maid intimately like that?? Her heart skipped a beat, a tingling sensation started in
Chapter 21.5……(Flashback) The gardens began to brighten a bit when the storm clouds moved away from the moon and the moon casted its rays above them. Between her foggy vision of her misty eyes, she was able to look at her attacker. She stared at him, astonished at who she was seeing. Too shocked to speak. He was not a man any woman could encounter. A rare gem for the eye. Before she could utter any word, she heard a voice emitting from the end of the way. Many footsteps caused a ruckus around, and she knew that people were searching for him. Probably his servants. They were in a rush as they called for him all over the area. Their faces were tinted with worry and concerns for him, as he was an important man and a celebrity that would never touch any random woman. “Master Eugene!” yelled a servant from a way as he spotted him. “MASTER EUGENE!!!!” “Master Eugene…” she murmured in a shock. She could never believe what her ears heard. Was he really master Eugene??
Chapter 21…… “Eugene…” she called loudly “Eugene!!! Where are you??!” Wearing her long apron and covering her bandaged hands, Lydia searched for Eugene within the walled forest. She knew he was not far, since there was no escape route, yet she was afraid that he might have been hurt. Lydia could remember most of last night’s events. She could remember that Eugene, her hero, was the only ne who searched for her and saver her from the coldness and loneliness. She could feel his comfy fur warming her, and could remember his powerful body holding her on his back. “Eugene!! Eugene!!” she yelled “It is me!! Lydia!!! Where are you, idiot??? I know you are around, so answer me!!! Eugene!” His odd silence worried her, as she imagined that he might be hurt or even… Dead…. Could her father’s men have killed him? That night, when they found her, they might have shot him and thrown his body away. Lydia’s heart started to ache and her legs to tremble. She was cold, tired,