Chapter 20 The Royal Ball CELESTIAL IMPERIALFinally, the grand ball day meant to introduce Kiara as the empress was here! And prior to this day, she has met few people in this Imperial. The royal dance teacher who taught her how to dance like an empress since she would be having a dance with the emperor. Royal Instructor who lectured her on how to behave like an empress, how to sit with her shoulders high, when to talk at meeting whenever she is out with the emperor. Basically those days were filled a long note of do's and dont's of an empress.Kiara hasn’t set her eyes on Elijah since their first meeting. Lawson said he was too busy tending to the imperial affairs but she wasn't going to buy it that the Emperor was too caught up with work to be able to visit her in his own suite. Kira had made it clear that the emperor had never missed sleeping in his suite, so why now? Her instinct kept telling her that the emperor was intentionally abiding her because he didn't expect his m
Chapter 21 Her plans CELESTIAL IMPERIALThe music began, a forced smile forming on her face as he took the first step. One more look into his eyes and her heart skipped a beat, butterflies forming in her belly. Damn destiny for bringing a man so completely captivating and mysterious and sexy into her existence. Kiara had been bored all her life but right now she knew she had been missing excitement in her life. And she could imagine how her life was going to get with her mission of earning the vampires and werewolves respect and winning the emperor's trust.Vins Bond held her closer to his body. She looked around at all the people, many vampires and werewolves danced with either their mates or those with higher titles. Kiara was glad that she haven't tripped off or missed a step since the dance kicked off. She was being careful to avoid embarrassment.Kiara has never been a fan of people staring at her every move. And she bet a couple of people here are seeing how her fingers
Chapter 1 Call the cops TEXAS, UNITED STATE OF AMERICAThe door bell jangled repeatedly. Kiara stepped out of the bathroom and she frowned at the small alarm clock sitting on the bedside drawer. The red light on the clock beeped 10:30 p.m which was already passed her usual bed time. She came home too late because more people had showed up at the salon today. Two of her workers didn’t show up at the salon because they had family functions to attend respectively. She had almost regretted giving them two days off from work because their absence was so obvious and there wasn’t enough hands to tends to the customers.Kiara was getting ready to sleep after a long day at the salon and now someone was at the door.“Who the heck has a plan to destroy my poor doorbell!” Kiara grumbled as she wore her night wear and pulled on the robe and secured it in place with a tight knot. She rushed to attend to whoever was at the doorShe swore that the person would hear few harsh words from her bef
Chapter 2 The life of Kiara Jaden TEXAS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICAKiara would have heaved a sigh of relief but she stopped abruptly as soon as she walked into the sitting room. Carlos was there standing by the window. Her eyes widened in shock when she saw that the door was intact.Carlos came in through the window. “Lucky you, I didn’t have to break down the door.” He smirked before it was replaced by a devious grin.Her heart beat accelerated in marathon at the sight of him. “My dear...Kiara.” Carlos started towards her while she took a step at a time backwards.Carlos raised his hand up in surrender. “Relax, I won’t hurt you. So just be a good girl, who knows? I might give a very big candy.” He shrugged.Kiara stopped to study his expression. Carlos wasn’t sincere so she knew better than trusting his words. All he ever did was manipulate her into believing his words.“I know you don’t believe me but—““Why are you here?” Kiara mumbled.Carlos arched his eyebrows. “You don’
Chapter 3 Existence of a Vampwolf THE CELESTIAL IMPERIAL“Vaewolf, Lycanpire, Vampwolf, Cucubuth. Legends speaks of them being Hybrids. But a Vampwolf has the most history ever written and has been passed down from generation to generation. Not a myth but it is real.” She stopped, looking up at the seven years old blonde haired boy who sat in front of her with curious eyes wanting to know more.“A Vampwolf?” He arched his brows.She hummed a positive response. “Are you sure you want to read a book like this, Dwayne?”“Yes mother. Please continue! Please continue!” He pestered.She heaved a sigh. “A Vampwolf. Half-Vampire...Half-Lycan. But stronger than both. A cross breed deadlier than any werewolf or vampire. Werewolf-Vampire hybrids are the mixture of a vampire and a werewolf. They possess the powers of both species, making them twice as powerful. And—““Wow! Mother! Is it really true that the Alpha King is a Vampwolf?!” He asked, a gasp escaping his lips.She smiled. “Yes
Chapter 4 The Osvaldos TEXAS, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA. KJ BEAUTY EMPIRE: KIARA’S OFFICEKiara’s head snapped up to look at whoever just opened the office and she found Lila standing at the entrance with a bright smile on her face.“Hey best friend!” Lila giggled as she strolled further into the room.Kiara managed a smile on her face. “Good afternoon, Lila.”Lila raised her eyebrows at the unusual way her best friend just acknowledged her presence. “Is that the right way to greet me? Woah! You didn’t even offer me a seat! So rude of you, CEO Kiara! Is this how you treat a good client?” Lila questioned in feigned annoyance with her hands on her waist as she stood at akimbo.Kiara glanced up again from the laptop screen. She was busy taking a free spa lessons online.“Let me ask you a question.” She paused.“Yes I am listening.”“Are you here today as a client or a best friend?” Kiara asked.Lila thought for a moment. “Such a cunning question. Perhaps am I making you uncomfortable
Chapter 5 Kiara’s Decision TEXAS, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA KJ BEAUTY EMPIRE: KIARA’S OFFICE“First thing first, you can’t say no to me.” Lila pointed out.“Spill it.” Kiara breathed out heavily.“In a bid to not wallow in self pity for getting fired at work, Daniel made a reservation at the biggest club in town so he asked me to bring my friends. And I do not have any friends except you. So you are hanging out with us at the club tonight.” Lila stated in excitement that one would doubt she had just lost a job.Kiara rubbed her temples gently. She hadn’t seen that coming if not she would have come up with a better topic to distract Lila. But at the same time, Kiara know that wouldn’t work on Lila who can get too persistent whenever she wants something to go her way.“You can’t say no...remember.” Lila rushed to sit next to her.This isn’t the first time Lila was asking her to hang out with she and Daniel. Ever since Kiara divorced Carlos Osvaldo, Lila had made it a point of duty to
Chapter 6 Feeling alive TEXAS, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT KIARA’S HOUSELila and her boyfriend, Daniel Dantes who is a CEO of a big clothing brand in Texas showed up at Kiara’s house at exactly nine o’clock p.m.Kiara had rolled her eyes severally when Jessica brought the dress into the office. It was way beyond what she imagined and even Jessica couldn’t help the gasp that escaped her throat at the sight of the dress. It was way too revealing and wasn’t Kiara’s sort of clothing.“You look so hot! Damn! How could you hide such a beautiful body under baggy wears?!” Lila gasped out.A bright smile played on Daniel Dante’s face as his eyes did a slow crawl on Kiara’s body. She looked sexy in the tiny strapped short crimson dress. He couldn’t deny that Kiara looked amazing and beautiful. Ever since he knew Kiara, Daniel has never seen her in such an outfit aside casual jeans, sweatshirts, baggy trousers and tops.“Why on earth did you buy this sort of dress?!” Kiara asked.“Listen t