"Angel" Darius softly calls my name.
I wake up from my restless sleep and blurry vision clears and I notice that we are still in his car.
"Are you alright?" he asked with a worried voice.
"You suddenly started crying in your sleep. I was worried" he explains why he had to wake me up.
"It's that dream" I whisper exhausted from the emotional rollercoaster.
He looks at me with a blank face. Realization dawn's in his mind and now he looks curious.
"About Azzazal and Althea" he relaxes beside me and I lean completely on him resting my head on his chest.
He holds me firmly glued to him and I breathe a little easier. Today has been eventful. My father's confession, a brother I forgot, and a missing friend.
"Azazzal has an evil younger brother" 'boom' his relaxed mood takes a 180.
"How do you know that" his question seems to be casual, but there is an underlying tension in his voice.
"He was molesting Althea, and Lucifer came and s
Melanie for whatever crazy reason, decided to stay with me after we came up.I started having my dinner after we came up."You had your dinner?" I ask Melanie who is standing beside the couch I am sitting on."I will eat later" she replies."Come, sit" I motion for the empty seat beside me."It's ok. I am fine" she replies politely.This girl is so calm, collected, and polite. Where is the arrogant girl gone who dragged me on the street implying that I was a thief?"It's ok. There is so much food here for me to eat alone, Come" I insist softly.She hesitates for a second before joining me.We start eating in comfortable silence. Only the sounds of cutlery can be heard.After a few minutes, a guard knocks on my door.We look at each other and she nods her head for me to stay.She went and answered the door."His highness told me to look at the message miss Althea received and check out th
"I loved Max since the moment I saw him" she finally relented with my endless teasing."He came here after you and your mother were snatched away from them. He was always silent and would always concentrate on his own thing. He used to train from a very young age. He is two years older than me. I used to come to the royal pack often. My father is an Alpha of a pack nearby. I never used to like if my father brings me here. I never used to like their pack parties" she sighs deeply.She moves away from the couch and stood facing the lake."One day during these parties, I sneaked out. All the children were either too young or too old for me to play with them. I was 7 and he was 9years old. I came near this lake to play in the water. That's when I saw him. His back facing me. He stood there like a statue, so still and so beautiful. I was instantly drawn to him. I stood there and observed him for so long. But I couldn't muster the courage to approach him" she stops as
Darius povThis feels so surreal, I never thought I will come to the underworld ever again. But here I am, in the underworld. Once upon a time, this is my home. Everything began here. Now this place is nothing but a bad memory.This is the place that has so many memories of Althea and me together. Everything is the same.Nothing changed much. My room where Ornan killed her, has a black burned mark on the wall.I guess my father never bothered to clean it up. Out of all the rooms, this one feels untouched.They let it be the way I left it."Looking into your old memories" Lucifer is leaning against the door casually.But we both know what this room has seen. There's nothing casual about it. He is just trying to gauge my mood."Don't worry, not planning to destroy this place today" I say looking down into the hellfire or otherwise, called the pit."So you planned to do it in the future" he teases me
"Think a little deeper your highness. Past, not your immediate past. Your last life" she hints looking at my inner turmoil."Why can't you tell me the name, my lady?" I ask her in confusion."There is much more going on behind you both, you only know about Althea and yourself," she is talking in riddles."I am not understanding my lady. My past life is not my life now. The Lord of the underworld then is now no more. I haven't seen ornan in the past 20 years. I killed so many innocents, I don't even remember them anymore. My past life is something that I am not very proud of. How will I know who is after my Angel?" I ask her with helplessness."This is simply not about you both King Darius. Do you know who am I?" She asks dodging my question."Of course, you are her mother" I answer immediately."It's not that simple king Darius" she says calmly."Please my lady, I never requested anyone in my life. Please tell me who is after my Angel
"Do you believe this is coincidental, that she came exactly at the same time that our pack gates were breached" Melanie asks me softly when I don't respond to her previous statement?I observe that Amber is not coming close to us. She is nowhere near the water. She is restless and shuffling here and there mindful of the water."Explain about this Mel" she is surprised that I used a nickname to call her. She recovers fast and nods her head. She earned my trust by this act of loyalty towards the pack."This lake is enchanted with magic. His highness himself constructed this structure in the middle of the lake for these kinds of threats. The entrance gates of the pack are enchanted too. If it detects someone entering forcefully inside the pack, it will alert the guards and there are structures like these around the pack. The people who the magic consider as a threat, will not let them enter into those structures" Mel explains patiently."Ambi, come to me" I requ
A big shadow appeared above us obstructing the moonlight and making the already dark surroundings darker.I Shiver with fear, at the sudden appearance of this mysterious figure. Even the dead army stopped in their tracks.We look up only to close our eyes and shield our heads to protect ourselves from the approaching thing.By the flapping sound it is making, it might be some kind of a bird and a big one if we go by the shadow."Let's get into the room" I whisper to Melanie.She seems to come out of the trance-like state and we start to pull Amber with us.The water makes a sound as we start to pull Amber.This seems to alert the dead army, they start chasing us. But before anyone can even touch us, fire emits from the sky and it starts burning the dead army.They open their mouths, they would have screamed if they were alive, but now only gurgling sound comes from their throats.Within a minute, the dead army is turned int
We all returned to the Mansion. The witch lord was kind enough to send one of their best witches to look at at the effective guards who were bitten by the dead army.Those dead bodies were poisoned with a potion to control their bodies. That voice might be the one who is controlling these bodies.What doesn't make any sense is, who is he and why is he after me. I never have seen this guy in my life. Then why is he after me?Is Amber hurt because he wants to get to me? How did he kidnap her? Where were her parents when that was happening? Are they dead, because they tried to save her?Like we thought earlier, Amber was possessed, her body couldn't take the intrusion. She slipped into a coma. The pack doctor is not hopeful about her condition.Somehow I feel responsible for the condition she is in. If she wasn't my friend, then she wouldn't have been in this condition.I feel sad, that I might lose my friend. All the guards were given th
"Why do you want my daughter" my mother asks a question of her own."I don't have to answer to you. But since these are your last moments, I will humor you. I want your daughter to control my brother. I want power, I need control. My ex-brother has both in abundance. If I can't get the power of my own, then It's powerful enough then I can have some semblance of power by controlling my brother" he laughs like a maniac.Little Thea got scared of this boogie man."You will never be able to do that. Your brother knows how to protect what belongs to him" my mother promises with a cold voice."Ha ha.. Protect what belongs to him? Do you know how I killed your dear daughter in her previous life? That too right in front of my dearest brother" he laughs at his joke.My mother smiles at him like he is stupid."He is loyal to his blood and responsibilities. If you think his love and loyalty are his weakness, then wait and watch his love becoming his strength
Baraka came out of her house and was stunned to see Eugene standing there."Eugene?" She called softly.As far as she knows, both Eugene and Odhan are with King Darius and Thea. They went to attend their wedding. Then what is Eugene doing here?As soon as Eugene heard Baraka's words, he stiffened.He ignored her and looked at Lady Tina."Can we go?" he asked her politely.Tina noticed his coldness towards Baraka but didn't comment on it."Yes, let's go" instead she answered him softly.Baraka did not understand where she is going and why is Eugene looking comfortable with Lady Tina. But she did not question them and followed quietly.She opened another portal and they reached the hospital in just seconds.Lady Tina walked towards Odhan's room with Eugene and Baraka behind her.Baraka immediately recognized her surroundings. She know what this place is. But she is confused as to why lady Tina brought her here.
Odhan is admitted to the pack hospital. His injuries are much severe than he anticipated. There are numerous injuries all over his body and his leg is fractured. Jumping into the water made his injuries bleed profusely and are infected."His bone damage is excessive. He ran using his fractured leg at a speed, not all possible. His bone splintered and I am afraid, the damage is irreversible. He might never be able to walk again" the pack doctor said.After prescribing some medicine to him, she left.Tina busted out crying. She cannot believe he risked his life to save a boy who is completely unrelated to him. Even Lincoln's own father never did anything for his son. But Odhan jumped from the 3rd floor to save Lincon's life."I am sorry, this is all my fault. I failed to take better care of Lincoln" Tina cried with gratitude and guilt.Organ, who is shocked by the doctor's words is still reeling in shock. He is shocked to hear that he can never
The next morning, Everyone was hungover from the previous night's party. It's 11 in the morning, but Odhan is yet to wake up from his sleep.Only Thea, Darius, Max, and Tina woke up. They are chatting about the wedding details, which is going to take place in a couple of days."We need to start decorating the pack for your wedding," Max said looking at the different decoration styles from the brochure the wedding planner had given them."Ya, Thea liked that one" Darius pointed out towards a decoration, which resembles the heaven with white pillars decorated with white flowers and lights. White shimmering curtains are too used to decorate the entire pack, giving it a heavenish look.The wedding will be going to take place inside the pack itself. The location will be illuminated with lights, which will be hung on to the branches of the trees. The entrance will have two big white gates.Max started to laugh as soon as he saw the decoration."On
In the underworld, everyone seems happy. The bride and groom Darius and Thea are dancing happily in each other's embrace. Lucian and Ophelia, Lucifer and Amber, Max and Melanie, all are having fun drinking and dancing.They are dancing as if they have no care in the world. All their worries and troubles vanished and all they are feeling in this instant is happiness.Lady Tina and Odhan are sitting and enjoying the others dancing like crazy. Even Eugene is having fun.Some of their dance moves are so crazy, Lady Tina couldn't help but laugh at their craziness."I never laughed this much in my life" she confessed to Odhan.Odhan looked surprised at her confession. He can understand why she couldn't have laughed and be happy when she was with David, but what about before that? She was a princess. Didn't her parents treat her well? Odhan thought with confusion."Why is that? You were a princess before you married David right? These past ten year
Amber can feel the pounding of her heart. She know what she is about to do. She never confessed her love to anyone. Hell, it's the first time she is admitting it to herself.She is in Love with Lucifer. She knows he started loving him since the moment he held her in his arms, when they were locked inside his room on that first night of his stay in the royal pack.Lucifer is looking at Amber with a mixture of hope and confusion. He can see the different emotions playing in Amber's eyes.He is hoping that she is about to confess her feeling towards him. He is also considering the what if's. What if she is talking about something else?.Lucifer is waiting for her to explain her intentions."Okay, I won't assume. Tell me. What do you want from me?" he prompted softly."Everything, I want everything from you." She whispered shyly.The blush which is gradually taking over her face gave Lucifer all the answers he
Amber tried to control her tears. But, it proved to be easier said than done. Lucifer's indifferent attitude is hurting her more than she ever realized.He was the one who is kind to her and became a good friend. He was by her side through her shifting process. He is the one who saved her from Assorthan. He is the one who made her feel what love is. Now he is one who is ignoring her.Amber went inside a random room which she found unlocked and closed the door softly behind her. She didn't bother switching on the lights.She slid down the door and sat on the floor with a heavy heart. The tears she tried so hard to suppress started to drift down her cheeks.Her body shook with the intensity of her sobs. As the lights are switched off, Amber didn't notice another presence in the room.After making sure everything is arranged for his guests, Lucifer slipped out of the party with a silly excuse. He went into his room and collapsed on the bed, with
Darius look puzzled at Lucifer's comment.'I think one will lose their sense of clarity if they love someone' he thought with amusement.'She didn't tell him she doesn't love him, but he is thinking that she does not love him because she is angry. He might want to give her space and must be feeling bad for forcing his opinion on her. I always thought you are the smart one of the three of us. Now you are acting like an idiot' he thought and shook his head.'I guess it's time to play cupid again' Darius said with amusement."What happened? Why are you smiling like that?" Thea asked, who is still sitting in his lap.Darius looked at Thea and gave her a mischievous wink."Oh no. Not again" she groaned, but a small smile is playing on her lips."I know you love it" he hugged her tightly."Hmm..." She hummed with content.They sat like that for a couple of minutes."So what are you planning this time?" Thea asked unable to
Lucifer sat on the road looking at the fast leaving car, driven by Amber."That went well" Lucian commented flexing his fingers.Lucifer glared at Lucian, who in turn just shrugged his shoulders."Pushing me under that truck was your master plan?" Lucifer asked getting up from the road. He dusted his clothes a little and looked at Darius expectantly."Yes, it's such a brilliant plan. She would have confessed her love if you healed a little bit slower" Darius said shaking his head like a school principal.Lucifer rolled his eyes at him and snorted with ridicule."It almost worked. We even convinced her that you attempted suicide. But sad, she found out that we are acting sooner than we expect her to be" Lucian said with mock pity.In reality, none of them are really concerned about Amber not loving Lucifer. They saw clearly that she love him. This would have given her a good scare. She would accept him sooner rather than later."Y
"So what are we doing here?" Lucifer asked Darius."Waiting," Darius said looking to his right.Lucifer rolled his eyes and snorted at the obviously."Obviously, What are we waiting here for?" he asked again.Darius sighed heavily and finally looked at Lucifer in annoyance."We are waiting here for Amber" Darius announced and turned away to look in the right.They are currently waiting in their car, which is pulled over to aside, so that they don't disturb the traffic.It's a thick forest on either side of them. They are nestled a little deeper into the tree line so that they can't be seen."You dragged me here with a plan to make Amber realize that she loves me. But you didn't tell me what your plan is" Lucifer muttered irritably."You grumble like a woman" Darius muttered.Lucifer glared at Darius. But the latter look least bothered by Lucifer's angry tantrum."Relax brother. You will like the outcome be