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... "I found you..." a loud and disturbing voice roared. Scarlett froze, her eyes widening in terror. Before she stood a towering figure made entirely of swirling black smoke. Kevin, sensing the danger, unsheathed his sword with a swift motion and charged at the figure. His blade cut through the air, but each strike met only smoke, dispersing and reforming around the blade. The figure, Xian, seemed unfazed by Kevin's efforts, its laugh a sinister echo that sent chills down Scarlett's spine. "You cannot fight what you cannot touch," Xian's voice boomed, dripping with dark amusement. With a mere wave of his hand, Xian sent Kevin flying across the clearing with a forceful blow. Kevin crashed into a nearby tent, brutally, but jolted back to his legs and ran to attack Xian. Xian laughed. "Adrian had a nice dog...!" The form was humanoid, yet there was something unnaturally fluid and menacing about it. Scarlett instinctively moved closer to Kevin her s
Author's point of view... The divine stone began to dissolve the black smoke surrounding him and Xian's hazy image began to interpret. Even though, he had no intention of holding back from his vicious plans, even if he was going to disappear completely from this world. He desired to possess Scarlett and all her powers but if that proved impossible, he would prefer to destroy her. He let out a deep, painful sigh and stretched his smokey tendrils, determined to choke the hell out of her. Just as Xian's smoky tendrils reached out for Scarlett, a blinding white light struck him with the force of a thunderbolt, causing him to recoil with a furious howl of fury. Scarlett shielded her eyes from the intensity, her heart pounding in her chest. When she dared to look again, she saw Adrian stepping out of the darkness, his expression determined and fierce. "Adrian!" Scarlett exclaimed, relief washing over her. Adrian didn't waste a moment. He hurried to Scarlett's side, his hands m
Author's point of view... As the surviving soldiers and guards began to gather, Adrian stumbled back towards the tent, his eyes almost closing. "My lord, please let me take you to a healer..." Kevin pleaded but Adrian didn't listen to him. "My lord, are you going to see Luna?" Kevin asked in a hurry, Adrian paused as he turned to look at him. "Don't call her that, she doesn't want to be with me" Adrian snarled, painfully, "She doesn't want to be my Luna." Kevin hung his head and wondered unhappily. Just what did she do to make him say that? After arriving at the tent, Adrian threw open the entrance. Scarlett was seated in a corner with her hands closing her ears. She was scared. When she saw Xian earlier, all those flashes of his deeds, those tortures flooded into her mind. She shivered as the door flung open but looking at the one entered, she took a breath of relief. That relief didnt last long though. She saw the one standing there was Adrian, but she was tak
Author's point of view... Deep in her dreams, she saw Adrian drenched in blood and backing far away from her. She screamed to call him but he didn't stop at all. Shivering, she opened her eyes and jolted into a seating position. "Adrian..." she shouted and looked around, only to find herself alone in the tent, lying on the bed. Where did he go? He was brutally injured...! Her breath was not at ease and so were her thoughts but a concerned voice from the door, snapped her back. "You woke up...! How are you feeling right now?" A familiar voice echoed through the tent and Scarlett snapped out of her thoughts, sprang from her bed and ran towards the direction of that voice. "You...how are you...Rona?" she asked in return, hugging him tightly, her eyes filled up as she gasped. Rona smiled. Scarlett stepped back, her eyes filled with tears of worry and regret. "Did they make things hard for you?" she asked scanning his body for any wounds. She recalled how he was covered
Author's point of view... Scarlett was taken aback by the sudden entry but instantly composed herself. Hoping that he didn't hear anything just now, she stood up and greeted Adrian. Her eyes rolled all over him, sensing his discomfort. She could feel his pain. Why is he here, not resting while he is still in a lot of pain? Scarlett muttered under her breath. Adrian looked at Rona, who was right next to Scarlett but never once spare a glance at her. Is he ignoring me? Scarlett could understand his behavior. But why on earth! Didn't I saved his life before? Scarlett had many thoughts running in her mind but none came out from her throat. Just let him be...! It was good for both of us, thinking that, she rolled her eyes away from him. If he didn't care then she won't either. Adrian walked over to the table and picked up a cup of water, his movements deliberate and controlled. The cup that Scarlett had just used. She noticed and tried to stop him but he already made it to
Author's point of view... Scarlett clenched her jaw and dug her fingers into her palm. Closing her eyes, she fought for any little patience that was left in her. "Listen," she began, "You protected me and I helped you. We were partners in it, together. And now we are even..." She couldn't complete her words as he snapped her back. "Protected me? Helped me...!" he echoed, a bitter laugh escaping his lips. "You almost made my people die..." he grabbed her hand forcefully and dragged her towards the window, showing her the scene outside. His pack members were still settling down after the storm. Everyone was injured, everything was destroyed. There was chaos everywhere. "Look at what you have done" he hissed in her ears, leaning closer, practically hugging her from behind. "Did you see them...?" he added pointing his hands towards the young pack members at one of the corners then rested his palms on her shoulder and Scarlett felt uncomfortable. That was indeed her fault.
Author's point of view... As Adrian exited, Scarlett collapsed onto the floor, her façade cracking for just a moment. She sank to the floor, her body trembling with the sobs she could no longer hold back. It was painful. Is this what they call the pain of love? She wondered. Adrian's words had struck a chord within her, and she knew that things would never be the same between them. "Wasn't this what you wanted, Scarlett...?" her subconscious mind snapped her back to reality. She composed herself, stoning her heart with resolve. "Yes," she muttered to herself in a low voice, though it was so hard for her to even breathe at that moment, "I want him to hate me..." she added gasping for air. "I want him to go far away from me" "Goddess...!" Rona walked in and saw Scarlett collapsed on the floor and tried to help her up. He made her sit on the chair and tried to comfort her, but she held up a hand to stop him. "I’m fine," she said composing herself, her voice tremb
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