Author's point of view... With a flick of her eyelids, Scarlett's sleepy blur gave way to the soft light coming through the canopy overhead. Her head pounded, and she could feel the ground underneath her being chilly. Slowly, awareness seeped back into her consciousness, and she realized she was lying on something soft, almost like a cushion. She shifted slightly, only to feel a gentle, steady rise and fall beneath her head. "Don't move..." a manly voice hushed softly. Her heart skipped a beat. She lifted her head and turned it to see a man sitting beside her, his eyes twinkling with amusement. His short, well-groomed beard and unkempt golden hair accentuated his tough yet kind features. His smile was warm, reassuring, and a little bit teasing. She froze on the spot. He was the most handsome man she had ever seen in her life. Adrian...! Is it a dream? She was lying on his lap and looking at him. If that was a dream, it felt so surreal. "Good morning," he said softly.
Author's point of view... As they walked through the dense forest, Adrian kept a steady hand on Scarlett's waist, supporting her as she hobbled along. Despite the pain, she couldn't help but notice the gentle, almost protective way he guided her. He seemed rather pale and exhausted, but he never let her know that. The gentle crunch of leaves beneath their feet and the distant cries of birds were the only sounds they made as they travelled silently. After what felt like hours, they reached a small clearing with a stream running through it. Glistening in the sunlight, the water offered a brief reprieve from their misery. "Let's take a break here," Adrian suggested, helping Scarlett to sit on a smooth rock near the stream's edge. He knelt beside her, carefully inspecting her ankle. "The swelling's gone down a bit. We should clean the wound and bandage it properly." She smiled. Scarlett was the divine goddess, she could heal her injury in the blink of an eye but unknowingl
Author's point of view... In the cosy stillness that enveloped them, they sat like that for some time, their relationship becoming closer by the second. Scarlett finally used her magical powers of healing to heal his wounds. Adrian could hardly contain his excitement at seeing everything. At last, she was ready to let him see who she really was. The one he had been searching for years and the one who was made for him is one person, Scarlett, his mate. After healing, Scarlett stood up, "Let's head back," she said immediately, her voice filled with urgency. Adrian looked at her. He wanted to spend some more time with her alone. After all, it wasn't easy for him to find her. "Let's rest for a while more" he pretended to be fatigued as he said, "I feel tired." Scarlett heaved a sigh. She had no idea what had transpired in the caravan, or if Rona had managed to rescue Catherine. Adrian slowly grabbed her hand and made her sit beside him. Scarlett's mind was in a mess b
Author's point of view... The royal warriors advanced precision, overwhelming Rona’s men with sheer numbers and superior tactics. Rona never wanted a fight but he was forced to fight fiercely to get his way out, his blade clashing against the enemy's, but the odds were impossible. The royal warriors were all trained ones whereas Rona and his men were mere assassins. Despite Rona's immense strength, facing a hundred even stronger warriors was no easy feat. They were no match for the royal army. One by one, his men fell to the ground and some ran away. In no time, Rona was the only one left standing. With a final, defiant cry, Rona swung his sword, but it was knocked from his grasp, and he was forced to his knees, a sword at his throat. A tall figure stepped forward, removing his helmet. It was Kevin, his eyes cold and calculating while a smirk tugged on his lips. "Welcome, Mr. Wuji," Kevin said as one of his subordinates lifted Rona's head. Seeing him made Rona jolt. R
Author's point of view... "It was all your plan...!" she felt deceived, "Release him...! Release my brother! He didn't do anything bad...Why did you capture him?" Adrian turned, his expression shifting from satisfaction to surprise. "Your brother....!" he said, his voice calm but firm, "I thought he was an intruder, who tried to harm my men. So, was he your brother? Then you are involved in this too?" he remarked sarcastically. Scarlett felt heartbroken at his sudden change. Wasn't he just now confessing his love for her? Was that all fake? Of course, that was all fake. She scoffed in her mind. Why would a man like Adrian, like her, a lost descendant of a vanished bloodline? He just needed her for her unique blood. So that he could use her. It was all his plan...! "Aah...! I should have told my men to torture him to ask who else was involved in his intrusion. If you are one of them, I should capture you too..." Adrian's sudden change of attitude was like a stab in Sca
Author's point of view... Scarlett was bent down to her knees. Feeling helpless, she squeezed her eyes shut. Adrian knelt beside her and looked at her. His heart sank. This wasn't what he wanted.She wanted her to be his, only his but not like this. "I'm sorry, Scarlett," Adrian mumbled under his breath, his heart ached, "I know you hate me but at least you will be safe". The more she was in pain, the more he struggled internally. She had no idea what he was going through when he saw her like that. Scarlett hung her head and cried. Catherine was captured. Rona was beaten so harshly, even she was in his grip right now. Her life was shattered. Adrian sighed and knelt before her, his eyes earnest. He wanted to touch her but hesitated. "I never wanted it to come to this, Scarlett. But you left me no choice. We have to end this conflict..." Before he could say any further, she lifted her gaze and glared at him, her eyes filled with mere hatred and disgust. Those beautiful
Author's point of view... Adrian was standing in one of the tents, deep in thought, his hands crossed behind him. Kevin entered the tent to report something. "My lord...!" he called Adrian but there was no response from him. "Alpha...!" Kevin called again and it was then that Adrian finally jolted back to reality. He turned around bewildered. "What is it?" Adrian asked immediately, Kevin took a few seconds to recover. It was his first time to see his Lord so out of place, so disturbed. "Are you thinking about that monster again, My lord?" Kevin asked concerned and Adrian sighed. Ever since Alpha Xian met Adrian again, Adrian's thoughts had been troubled. "Yes..." he walked over and sat in a chair. Kevin stood silently. "He doesn't have a body, it's just a soul. Are you sure he can do anything to us?" Kevin asked. Adrian leaned back as he replied, "That man had been practising black magic and had exceeded in it. I am afraid no one among us is a match for him." Kevin g
Author's point of view... Once the maids were done with all the formalities, Scarlett stood before the mirror, smoothing the satin of her green dress and adjusting a stray curl. She was a vision of elegance, her beauty magnified by the soft candlelight that flickered around the room. She took a deep breath, steadying herself for the evening ahead. Tonight, she had a mission, one that required her to be every bit the alluring and devoted partner Adrian believed her to be. Soon the maid standing guard outside informed that Prince Adrian had arrived. Scarlett let out a sigh and looked in his direction. When Adrian entered the tent, he was taken aback. His heart racing with anticipation. The moment he saw Scarlett, his breath caught in his throat. She looked more stunning than ever as if an angel just descended to the earth. Scarlett clenched her fist on her dress and forced a smile. Though a hesitant one, her radiant smile made his pulse quicken. He had longed for this ni
Author's point of view... The great palace of Panoma was adorned in splendour, its ancient walls draped with banners of gold and crimson, the colours of the royal family. The air buzzed with excitement as throngs of citizens from all corners of the kingdom gathered to witness the most significant event in decades, the three royal weddings. The atmosphere was electric, filled with joy and anticipation as the people came to bless the divine couples who would lead their kingdom into a new era. Adrian stood at the edge of the grand courtyard, watching as Aiden, Aaron, and their brides stood before the High Priestess, who presided over the ceremonies. Aiden, looked regal in his ceremonial attire, though there was a tension in his shoulders that only his brothers could see. Aaron, beside him, had an expression of quiet contentment, his eyes never straying far from Catherine, who stood gracefully by his side. The bond between them was palpable, a living testament to the power of
Author's point of view... The next day morning, Adrian received an invitation from his father. He gently informed Scarlett that they needed to attend a royal wedding at the palace. He was deliberately vague, not wanting to burden her with more information than necessary as he didn't know what exactly was happening at the palace. Perhaps selfishly avoiding the conversation that he knew might hurt her. She might not take it easy if he told her that Catherine was going to get married to his brother, the one who was insane a day before. Adrian hesitated. Scarlett, however, was already bracing herself for the worst. She heard the rumours from the members of the packhouse. The rumours said that after reaching the capital, Princess Alina would be married to Prince Adrian and deep down, she was certain that the wedding in question was Adrian’s. After all, who else but the future Alpha would be marrying Princess Alina? The thought of being a mere mistress to a married man filled her w
Author's point of view... When Scarlett woke up after a few hours, she found a familiar young boy standing at the door. Van stood in silence and was staring at her in disbelief. He looked shocked, surprised and bewildered at the same time. He heard that the little girl he met at the packhouse was Adrian's mate, it was already something that he couldn't believe. But when Dan told him that she was all grown up, Van laughed at him. He never in his dreams had ever imagined that she would be grown up so fast. After staring at her for a while, he snapped out of the maze as Scarlett threw a pillow on his face. "Weirdo...!" she shouted, "Take me to the packhouse" she demanded. Van was speechless. He nodded and escorted her to the penthouse instead of the packhouse as Adrian commanded him. He left her behind and reported it to Adrian . As everything was under control, Adrian arranged a place for Catherine to stay and left the packhouse under Dan's responsibility. Scarlet
Author's point of view... The moment Catherine stepped inside the pack house, a shift in the air was palpable. Aaron, who had been subdued and restrained, suddenly began thrashing against his bindings, his once lifeless eyes now burning with a wild intensity. His growls echoed through the halls, and it took several pack members, including Adrian’s younger brother Aiden, to hold him down long enough to tie him securely to his bed. Adrian, still reeling from the guilt of bringing Catherine here, was alarmed at Aaron’s sudden change. The witch doctor seemed unfazed, though, his focus solely on the task at hand. He ushered Catherine down the dimly lit corridor toward the chamber where the ritual was to take place. “I assure you,” the witch doctor murmured, his voice laced with a strange excitement, “this will only take a moment, and then we will know for certain the extent of your abilities.” Catherine nodded, trying to steady her nerves. She had agreed to help, convinced that
Author's point of view... Getting back to his apartment, Adrian entered his penthouse quietly, his mind heavy with the choices he had to make. The dim lighting cast long shadows across the walls, and the usually comforting silence felt suffocating. He glanced around the room, his eyes falling on Scarlett, who had fallen asleep on the couch in the hall instead of her room. Her petite frame was curled up, her chest rising and falling gently with each breath. For a moment, Adrian just stood there, watching her sleep. The innocence on her face, the peacefulness in her expression, it was a stark contrast to the turmoil raging inside him. He approached her slowly, his footsteps barely making a sound against the floor. As he got closer, the weight of his decisions pressed down on him even more. He knelt beside the couch, gently touched her hair, tucking them behind her ear. She looked so beautiful and his heart skipped a beat. "Will you hate me even more, tomorrow?" he mumbled to
Author's point of view... Adrian’s mind raced as he watched his father’s retreating figure. They were going towards the hidden wing, the place where Aaron was kept. The ultimatum hung over him like a death sentence, but it was the realization of what he had to do next that filled him with dread. His father’s fury was undeniable, and the witch doctor’s presence was a stark reminder of how serious the situation had become. There was no time left for half-measures or secret plans. Adrian clenched his fists, trying to push away the guilt that gnawed at him. He had vowed to protect Scarlett, to keep her safe from the dangers that came with her bloodline. The divine blood that flowed through her veins was not just rare, it was sacred, a gift and a curse in equal measure. Revealing it would paint a target on her back, one that he knew would bring nothing but danger. But as he sensed the impending doom hanging over his brother, he realized he had no choice. “Father, wait!” Ad
Author's point of view... Once they were gone, Adrian asked the other warriors about what had happened there. They told him that Rona was there to check on Aaron and asked them to open his handcuffs when suddenly Aaron took a glass bottle and broke it on Rona's head. Taking the broken glass pieces, Aaron instantly stabbed Rona in his gut. It was all so sudden that no one could react to it, and unfortunately, Rona was wounded so brutally. Adrian felt bad for Rona. Rona was just trying to help him and now he was injured so badly. Adrian went to the hospital and knelt beside Rona's bed, gently lifting his eyes, he said in an apologetic tone. “I’m sorry,” he whispered, though he wasn’t sure why he was apologizing to Rona, was that because Rona got injured or was that because Adrian was going to do something? “We’ll get you help,” Adrian continued, his voice stronger now. “You’ll be okay, Rona. Just rest here. Everything will be fine" Adrian instructed Elena to take good care o
Author's point of view... Adrian arrived at the pack house and found it in disarray. His heart thumped as he thought about what might have happened. Bitter memories of the past flashed before him. A year ago, he narrowly rescued his elder brother from the royal shooters as they were about to kill him on the king's orders. At that time, Aaron lost control and started killing people, whoever approached him, in the palace. Their father was so terrified that he didn't hesitate to order his men to kill his own son. But Adrian could not see his brother get killed and risked his life to save Aaron and brought him to his packhouse. The view today was similar and his heart sank when he saw traces of blood in his way. Did Aaron got insane again? Faces all around him, had worried expressions. There was none of the normal tranquility. He saw that some of the people in his pack were trembling with fright. Adrian sighed. It was precisely this that he was desperate to avoid. To ensu
Scarlett inhaled deeply. This conversation was going towards something else. Did he bring her back only to confront her? "Why did you bring me here?" she cut him off as she could no longer bear it in anymore; her voice was stern but barely above a whisper. Adrian turned to face her again, his expression unreadable. If he could have expressed himself, he would have already lifted her while kissing her aggressively, proving his longing for her but...! He can't do that. "Because I need to protect you, Scarlett. I can't let you out of my sight." he thought in his mind. However, the words that came out of his mouth said something else, "What do you think?" Scarlett pursed her lips and hung her head. Her palm started sweating profusely. "Damn this man...! Why is he talking in that way? It isn't helping at all." she muttered under her breath. There were many things going on in her mind. She was his mate and she could sense the pull he had been experiencing all these days. H