SERAPHINA’S POV“My fingers feel numb.” I whine, rubbing the sore red tips against each other.“That’s because you don’t know how to use a bow properly; everything about your stance and form was off.” Olivia explains, stepping out of archery class with me, one of the few classes we actually have together.And while I whine about never possibly getting an A in that class, she constantly assures me that it’s something even a human could do. “I wish you were in all of my classes, maybe school won’t feel so terrible.” I lament, and I mean every single word.Scared of encountering Kamila and her band of evil witches, I’ve done everything possible to stay away from Artemis. Luckily enough for me, I haven’t even had the chance to see him as well for a few days.So, my days have been…less eventful. The teasing from other students haven’t stopped, I’m still a target and a human, but it’s as though the death treats my way have significantly dropped. “Maybe I’d be able to keep you out of troub
SERAPHINA’S POVAn hour passes by pretty quickly and I use that time reading of course, before the school bell rings, singling lunch break.I pack up my things, getting up and walking all the way over to the cafeteria, feeling famished already and in the mood for what’s on today’s menu.From where I am, I feel a certain pair of eyes digging right at me more intensely and mercilessly than everyone else’s, and on instinct, I turn and meet Artemis staring at me from the other end of the hall.Harsh deep blue eyes like a predator watching its prey.I’m almost captivated by them, until I remember what type of monster they belong to. Shivers crawl down my spine as I immediately turn away, feeling a sense of panic washing over me. My heart clenches in dread.It’s been almost a week of him acting like I don’t exist, why stare at me now? What if he really is plotting something like Olivia said? Chills break out goosebumps to my skin and I consider just skipping lunch in general.However, just
SERAPHINA’S POVIt begins to slowly descend on me as the weakness spreads to the rest of my body.I’ve been betrayed.My body loses control over itself and I tumble backwards off my seat and onto the hard-tiled floors of the cafeteria, feeling the entirety of me quake in anaphylactic shock.Still, all I hear is only an increased tempo in their murmuring.There is curiosity but no concern or gasps of horror, no one rushing to my aid to help - no one caring.It’s like they’ve all been brainwashed to see someone shivering in pain and not give a shit, especially when that someone is me. The pain only grows increasingly unbearable, like molten lava spreading to every bit of me though my veins.“I did just like you asked me to, Alpha.” I hear Gabe speak now, but to someone else.All sounds seem faded but I hear the conversation clearly.And from nowhere, that demon, Artemis, pops into my vision, a sly smirk on his lips while Gabe bows to him with respect over and over again, accompanied wit
SERAPHINA’S POVI suddenly find myself laying down and staring right at the white ceiling of the infirmary I’ve visited more than a few times in two weeks.The golden light of the setting sun seeps into the room through the window in front of me and lands right on my face, almost blinding me the second my eyes open properly.I groan from the brightness, slowly sitting up and rubbing my eyes.How did I get here?I don’t remember coming in, or even thinking of coming in here.The brief memory of the previous events that followed right before I passed out rushes into my mind suddenly, hitting me hard like a tidal wave and I freeze in place.That’s right. I was choking on the spiked food Gabe had given me.Pain shoots up my chest, pain that isn’t physical. His betrayal hurts, but not as bad as my own self-disappointment.I should have seen it coming. The signs were there, constantly in my face like an obvious reminder.He was too eager to be friends but never showed genuine interest in an
ARTEMIS’ POVI push my hips forward with deep heavy thrusts, pounding my hard cock deeper into the depths of her soppy wet core. She drips just perfectly for me and the sweet smell of her fluids fill the air, intoxicating me deeper into lust.With every thrust, I want to fuck her more, ruin her insides, claim her further as mine. The mate bond reinforces every bit of the pleasure I feel with every touch and graze of her skin on mine.Now, she clings onto me while her spread legs wrap around my hip, moaning like an addict.“Artemis.” Her voice comes out desperate. “More, please.”I give her what she wants, pistoling even harder and deeper until there’s no space to move forward inside her. Her moans turn into screams of mind-blowing pleasure.My wolf and I love every second of it, reveling in the pride of being able to satiate our mate’s needs and fill her up properly. I love every second of it that makes me feel in control, feel powerful.I look down at her smaller frame, moaning from
SERAPHINA’S POVSince the Gabe accident, I resigned myself to laying low in school as best as I possibly can even while I’m still a target to everyone.I hang my head low while walking into chemistry class especially. The dread of having to walk into this same class taunts me and while I stare at the empty space beside me, the very spot Gabe used to occupy, I feel sick to my stomach.A gentle sense of disdain and hatred slowly bubbles within my chest as the void just slowly grows deeper and deeper. Sometimes, I just wish I could burn this whole school to the ground. Burn it till their corpse lay waste for vultures to feed on.The spit ball that crashes into my face next reels me out of my depressing thoughts and to the boys far ahead of class, quietly laughing at their good aim.It reminds me again of the two-timing bastard, Gabe, who had offered his hanky to me like a prince in shining armor, and myself, who foolishly fell for one of Artemis’ schemes.I don’t even bother paying atte
SERAPHINA’S POVMr. Jermaine and Artemis chatter like long lost friends while we move closer to the classes and like the third wheel only tagging along, I walk behind them both silently.I had been excited for the assessment but now I’m dreading it, having to walk round school and be ignored by the both of them. The fact that Artemis is here also means that I can’t behave however I want to either.But of course, I have a plan.Even if Artemis bullies me into shutting up with his threats, my case isn’t something that could be so easily hidden. The whole school literally hates me and that hatred is too evident to ignore.It’ll only take just a few seconds and the truth would be out. Mr. Jermaine might dislike me but he won’t be able to ignore the facts staring back at him.Once the Alpha king finds out, it would be over for each and every one of them.“What class do you have now?” Mr. Jermaine suddenly stops to ask me, finally having interest in his actual duty for today.I look up at t
SERAPHINA’S POVI don’t know if the question is supposed to be a joke, or if he truly is concerned as to why I am crying - either way, I don’t believe it.I swat his hand away from my face, putting more distance between us now.“It’s none of your business.” I say coldly.Apparently, it’s not the answer he wanted to hear or what he was expecting. The concerned look on his face quickly morphs into annoyance.“Whatever. It’s not like I give a shit about that. You can cry all you want, but just make sure your puffy eyes aren’t obvious to Mr. Jermaine.”“Yeah, or else, right? Don’t worry, I won’t fuck your plans up.” I say twice as cold, walking right past him.Gosh, he infuriates me so fucking much, to the point that I physically want to harm him and it’s not just a punch in the face. Rather, it’s something that leaves a fucking scar on that pretty face of his.He stands there for a while before he finally starts following me closely behind, without saying anything else.***For the rest
SERAPHINA’S POVThe doors to the throne room on the west side of the castle finally pull open, revealing Artemis and me to the entire congregation gathered to celebrate our crowning and witness the beginning of a new era of peace. Our hands are intertwined, our traditional garments matching, with long flowing capes that trail a few feet behind us. A wave of anxiety and excitement hits all at once, but I know I’m not alone. Never again.The congregation stands, applauding endlessly as we walk down the aisle, side by side, hand in hand, waving at all of them. I spot Olivia and Jasper, hand in hand, seeing them for the first time in three years, waving harder and growing excited to tell them all about my tales. Ace and Gabe sit in the next row, clapping along with the crowd, smiles on their faces as well. Of course, Alice is nowhere to be seen. It’s been years, and she has never shown her face to me again.Olivia had said that she moved to a different country, one that’s far a
ARTEMIS’ POV ( 3YEARS LATER)I'm completely stacked with work, towers of paperwork almost reaching the ceilings for the changes I've tried desperately to implement for the past four years since becoming the Alpha King. Laws newly implemented seem to have more backlash than initially anticipated, yet I’m committed to see them to the end, all to make some time for the coming weekend. A knock echoes from my door before Jasper walks in, still rocking that god-awful goatee Olivia hasn't succeeded in getting him to chop off. "Beta reporting for duty, Your Majesty," he bows. "Any news from the delegation you sent out to the human population?" He now turns serious once he sees all the papers.I instantly appreciate the new version of him that's capable of taking things seriously while still retaining his joyful side. I've tried to continue my father's works, improving the mission to unite all races as one to prevent things like war from ever happening again, to form a union o
ARTEMIS’ POVWeeks pass since Sera’s eyes open, and like a sick twist of fate, I find myself unable to see her as much now, with doctors being around her and more work piling on my desk. Yet, I remind myself to be patient while she gets the treatment and therapy she needs. The times I do stay by her side, I hold her in my arms, slowly filling her in on everything she’s missed in the past year. Her greatest hurdle with everything is accepting how much time has passed, how long she’s been unconscious, the time she’s lost. Processing it has not been easy and simply adds to her stress. Thankfully, Olivia stayed back for a few weeks to help her readjust to it all while I’m away and has only just left a few days ago.Tonight, as always, I’m in my office completely swamped with work, trying to achieve most of what I planned to do before Sera is completely better and on her feet again. Because I want to show her the world and more, and before I can get anywhere, I have to fix it.
ARTEMIS’ POV(ONE YEAR LATER)"In light of all the allegations brought forth, not only by students but also by teachers, I hereby strip you of your position as school Administrator," I declare before the newly appointed school board gathered before me. The now former Administrator, Mr. Andrew, stares at me with wet, red eyes on the brink of breaking into tears. He trembles, looking at me with pleading eyes for mercy, but I feel nothing close to remorse, especially with proof of years of his embezzlement sitting right in front of me on my desk. The fact that he also played a huge part in the school's segregation alone tempts me to strangle him with my bare hands every time I remember what Seraphina had to go through - but then, even I had a hand in this.My eyes shift to the other man in his late thirties standing on the other side of the room among the council, nodding in his direction. "In replacement, I appoint Mr. Jermaine for the new position of school Administrator."
ACE’S POVAs the doctor announces the outcomes of the surgery, I slowly detach from the group, watching their faces light up for only a moment before something even darker takes over. But I don’t stay long. I don’t dare stay with them in their moments of grief or offer words of encouragement, not when I haven’t been there for everything they’ve had to face. I don’t deserve to sit in their presence of lament with any of them, not especially Artemis or Jasper. I was a shitty friend, I probably still am. I haven’t gotten over my jealousy or my issues. I couldn’t be there for them even if I wanted to, but I at least wanted to show up and apologize, at least to Sera, for everything I did. I wish I could do more, be better. Perhaps in the future, when so much isn’t happening, perhaps one day I could have the courage to face each of them and apologize properly.I walk to a corner, resting against the wall, wanting to be alone before I read the letter from Kamila. She’s neve
ARTEMIS’ POVI grab her before her body can hit the ground, pressing down on her neck that gushes more blood than I can bear to see. “Sera!” I yell her name, my voice laden with begging and pleading for her to wake up, to look at me, to say something—anything at all. Even if it means her hating me for forcing her into this situation, for not being strong enough, I would gladly take it; she need only say anything.The blood doesn’t stop, and she doesn’t move either; her eyes remain unfocused, staring at nothing without the usual glint of light in them. “Sera, please…” I break into a sob, holding her against me, pressing my cheek against her forehead as a wave of agony overwhelms me. She can’t leave me. I won’t let her."Moon Goddess!" I scream, my voice reaching the sky with tears in my eyes, Sera clutched tightly in my arms. Rage burns like fire in my blood. "You said you chose me to make a difference, you said you wanted the circle to end. None of it would make any s
SERAPHINA’S POVHer hands stretch out, and numerous black hands spring forth from the shadows of everyone else, every person that still remains on the school premises, grabbing onto whomever it comes from and pinning them to the ground, myself included. "I only spared you for a moment because you meant something to her, but if you force my hand, I will find joy in crushing you with my bare hands," she seethes, trembling with anger. The shadow holding me down doubles in pressure, and I feel a few of my ribs breaking under it. It’s only a matter of time before she kills me along with everyone else here, and if she does that, there would be no one else to stop her."Sera, don't!" the scream of a female voice pulls both our attention to the far left. It's Olivia, tied down by her own shadow, trembling and in tears, next to an equally captured Jasper... I thought they had escaped. "Don’t do this, Sera. This isn’t you." Her surprise turns into disgust while facing Olivia now.
ARTEMIS’ POVI'm violently shaken awake by someone, and my eyes open, staring at the gruff, manly face looking down at me with concern—a face I recognize as one of the soldiers on my side. "Your majesty," he cries the second my eyes are open, giving me enough space to sit up. I feel as though I've only woken up from a deep, restful sleep, my body relaxed and fully energized once more, which is confusing for an entity claiming to save me for last after wiping an entire race out.I look around the room, everything being the same aside from Sera’s presence. She’s really gone. I look at the large hole in the wall, at the sky that suddenly seems like a darker red shade with clouds hanging around. It really does look like the end of the world. "Report," I say to the soldier, getting to my feet again. "The witch..." He begins, pausing the second I cast a deathly glare his way. "...I mean the princess managed to change the color of the sky as soon as she left the building, casti
SERAPHINA’S POVI blink my eyes for only a second, and suddenly I'm in a garden with the sun setting, showing that half the day has passed. Half the day just breezed past me without being present, almost as if I’m running through today. I'm startled for a second, not remembering coming here at all. I could have sworn that I was back in the hall accepting my new title just a second ago. Yet, I'm sitting on a bench holding the book in my hands, its skin feeling and looking awfully familiar, as if I’ve had it long before now.“How does it feel being Queen now?” A voice cuts through my train of thought from behind me. I pause and look around, meeting my mother walking towards me in her always slowly paced walks. I’d never seen her run, even in times of distress and emergency, and always wished I could be half as regal and calm as she is. “Mother,” I say, standing to my feet and hugging her for a while. Somehow calling her my mother leaves a feeling of yearning in my heart, des