Aria pov"There you are, Brian." Alpha Bryant said as he walked up to Brian. He looks like he was angry. "Didn't I tell you not to wander around this place by yourself?""I'm sorry alpha Bryant. I was just intrigued." "Well, I don't care. Let's go." This was the first time I have seen Bryant ever since I left the pack. He was looking the same with some slight differences. There was some stubble over his chin, he had not been shaving like he always like to. Somehow he looks like the alpha Bryant I know but at the same time he looks different, like a fully grown man, stronger than before. "I said let's go. Why do you keep looking back, what are you looking for?" "It's nothing, it's not even possible. she wouldn't be here." I hid as I watch them. I was glad that I was in a noisy environment, if I was the only one around these two I would have been caught. Thank goodness Esterial kingdom was full of busy people. "She?" Bryant asks, "look, Brian. I'm already having a shitty day, the
Aria pov"Where is your father?" I asked Prince ZaneAs though he already knew that I was following him. He ignores me and my question and continues talking with Aidan. "Have they decided to accept my father's offer?" He asked Aidan. Aidan was staring intensely at the document that was in his hand. "They accepted but made a few hidden changes in the contract that we send to them. I think they thought since they were dealing with you, there was no way you could read out what was in the contract." "Let me deal with them, my prince," Nadia said. Between the twins, Nadia looks like she was harsher than her brother. Aidan looks like the calm type of guy but then again looks could be deceiving. "No. It's fine, leave them. Go through the changes they made and tell me about them later. It seems as though there is something I need to take care of." Prince Zane steps into a place that looks like King Kaida's office, only that there was a big difference. It was darker. I knew the guy was
Aria povWhat am I going to do? If what those maids were saying about alpha Bryant and beta Brian coming into the palace were true then I'm in trouble. My body twisted and turned around the bed. A frown was on my face as I thought to myself. Sleeping had been easy for me before Alpha Bryant came here. I had slept on the floor and found it comfortable but now I can't sleep because of all the possibilities that were running through my head. The door to the room opened. Immediately I closed my eyes without thinking, I have been so lost in thought that I didn't hear any footsteps.The light in the room was dim as I opened my eyes a little and saw only Prince Zane. He wasn't with his two guard dogs. I secretly watch him as he silently went into the bathroom. I didn't even understand what I was doing. Why was I pretending as though I was sleeping when I was awake, it wasn't as though I had done anything wrong to make me afraid of Prince Zane. "I know you are awake lady Aria. So drop the
Aria pov"My lady. Wake up, my lady." I groan as I grudgingly opened my eyes to look at Erika. She was smiling brightly at me. What was that smile all about? The little happiness I was starting to have in Esterial would be gone very soon."Why are you all smiley," I asked Erika. It was kind of irritating that she was happy while I'm not."I'm just happy that you slept well, my lady." There was a tease in her voice.My face turn into a frown as I tried to understand what she was talking about. I was laying down on the bed. But that was nothing new. Prince Zane must have probably moved me to the b... Wait a minute. The bed, I never left the bed last night, and my body didn't feel sore so that must mean that my beloved fiance didn't ruthlessly push me to the floor. "Why are you so quiet my lady, are you thinking about Prince Zane?" Why the heck would I be thinking about him?"Missing him already even though you two spend the whole night cuddling together in each other arms."That can'
Aria povErika is gone. I never knew that she was going to believe that I was sick. My fake sickness that popped out of nowhere even though I was feeling fine minutes ago wasn't convincing. But still, Erika offered to help by going to welcome alpha Bryant and beta Brian in my stands. I didn't understand her reasons for helping me, whatever it was, I was grateful for the help she could offer.Laying down on the bed all day wasn't going to help me get out of the current situation at hand. Prince Zane is the reason for all this mess. Why was he so interested in knowing things about me? Why couldn't he just stick his nose in his royal affairs and left it there? It was bad that Alpha Bryant and Brian were in Esterial, things have become worst now that they were going to live in the palace.I got out the bed and changed out of the gown Erika had forced me to wear so that I could impress Prince Zane's guest, the gown was heavy and uncomfortable, too fancy, too shiny, and I can't move around
Aria pov After Prince Zane weird questions, he hasn't asked me anything else, instead, he insisted that I go back to the room. He didn't even tell me if he was still going to make me see Alpha Bryant or not. I was only told to go back to the room like that was going to kill the anxiety that I was already feeling. "Lady Aria, why are you still here?" Prince Zane asks.I have been standing close to the door for a long time as though my feet were glued to the ground. But it wasn't my fault, everything was Prince Zane's fault for letting alpha Bryant and beta Brian into the palace. "Can you please give me back the shirt you took from me?" If I didn't know where Alpha Bryant and Beta Brian's room was, it was best I had something to cover my face so that I could avoid any unwanted incident."You mean my shirt?" Prince Zane rose a questioning eyebrow at me. A little smile played on his lips as though he was enjoying everything that was happening to me."It doesn't matter whose shirt it i
Aria pov"I'm the crown prince of Esterial. Never before have I lowered myself in such a low manner as this one. Why did you drag me in here you barbaric woman? Do I look like a personal doll you can just easily move around whenever you feel like it?" I must be out of my mind for finding Prince Zane's little tantrum cute right now. He looks like a little child complaining about a new shirt his mother bought for him. I couldn't stop the little smile that crept up my face as I listen to him. Somehow his being here with me was making me feel less afraid, a calm feeling was settling in deep inside of me. "I'm sorry." I said, "I shouldn't have dragged you in here, it was wrong of me." The apology came out of me so easily that even Prince Zane found it unusual. He looks taken aback like he never expected me to admit that what I did was wrong so soon. He wasn't the only one who was surprised by my sudden apologies. I was surprised too, myself. Am I getting comfortable with the man squatti
Aria pov"Lady Aria!" Erika violently shakes me on the bed, forcing me to wake up. "You have to wake up it's an urgent matter." I sat down on my bed, sleep still heavy in my eyes, "What is happening Er... Erika." I said with a loud yawn.From the dim light, I could see outside the window, it was still very early in the morning, what could have happened to make Erika wake me up by this time? She had never done something like this before. "Is something wrong Erika?" I asked, my voice sounding tired. Whatever this was, I hope it end soon, cause I need to go back to sleep. To think I had the mind to sleep when Alpha Bryant was in the palace, I never knew that it was possible until I actually did it. As long as the door is locked it should be okay. But because Erika was able to get into the room so early in the morning, that must mean that I didn't lock the door. I softly hit my head with my hand as I thought, this is the kind of stupidity that get one killed."Yes, my lady." Erika's
Aria "I'm sorry my Queen."the young lady whose name is Clover bowed down in front of Aria. She was one of the new batch of humans who had agreed to come to Esterial. Aria had chosen to show them around the town. she loved going outside the palace, Aria now knew every place in Esterial kingdom. the human Clover, her head was still down. she was afraid, the other humans with her, looked as though they were equally afraid."It's okay. it's just a little stain." Aria said kindly as she encouraged Clover to raise her head.Clover had clumsily stained Aria's dress with the snack that was given to her. Aria brought food for them when she noticed that they were hungry. although they were afraid of her, Aria knew that they were going to adjust to a different lifestyle in Esterial, and they would soon realize that they were safe. "Please forgive me, my Queen," Clover begged again."don't worry, my current maid is not the type who loves to scold me for everything I do." Aria tried to clean
Aria "Dad there's not much things to pack," Axel said to his father.Aria had thought that she would be relieved when her father and her brother returned to the pack, but she didn't feel relieved. her chest tightened with unknown pain. a little voice in her head said, 'Everyone is leaving you. no one is going to stay, you are all alone.' Zane's hand brushed against hers, driving away her fears, taking away her pain, and helping her to feel light. he won't hold her in front of her father. Zane usually likes to do whatever he likes without caring, but he is careful with his actions in front of alpha Draven. "why won't you let me escort you out?" Aria argues with her father in his room. We heard that your last escort ended in tears, I can't let myself cry in the palace in front of all the girls who are always watching me," Axel said. it annoys Aria that she couldn't tell Axel that no one cared about him because he was right. somehow, he had managed to get himself a lot of admirers du
Aria Aria tried to hide the tears in her eyes as she gazed at Erika and Brian. Erika was already crying, and seeing her tears made it difficult for Aria to stop herself from crying. "you two ladies are making me feel bad." Brian said, "Maybe we should stay in Esterial." he said to Erika. "no. it's okay if you both don't stay here, staying here means you have to quit your job as Bryant Beta, and let's be honest, Bryant would be lost without you by his side." Aria said in between tears. Brian chuckles softly. "Besides, living here isn't a good idea. there are a lot of politics that can turn into a headache. I'm sure you don't want that." Aria wipes the tears on her face. she was in front of the palace gate. she had only wanted to follow them out a little. but now she couldn't stop crying. "Queen Aria." Erika left Brian's side and hugged Aria. "I'm going to miss you." "I'm going to miss you too," Aria murmured into Erika's shoulder. "thank you for everything, Brian." Aria removes
Aria "My Queen, I was sent to tell you that you have a visitor. General Radford isn't sure if Alpha Bryant is allowed into the palace or not." Genevieve said, her head bowed. "is Brian here too?" Erika ask. eager to know if her mate was in the kingdom. she removed her hands from Aria's hair even though she hadn't finished braiding. "Beta Brian is with alpha Bryant, along with Lady Lillian." without a word, Aria hurried off to them. She didn't need Genevieve to relay a message to people she wanted to see. "You still haven't informed your guards that we aren't enemies anymore. I don't want anybody threatening me anytime I come here." alpha Bryant nagged Aria. Aria rolled her eyes. "I have told them, but they are vampires, you can't expect them to start trusting our kind just because I say so." "but they trust you," Bryant stated. Aria could see that he still couldn't understand the difference between them. She was Zane's wife. of course, they trust her. after Aria free alpha Bry
Aria Aria looked at Zane's schedule, she collected it from Aidan. even though she was no longer doing any of Zane's duties she wanted to help him. there was not much for her to do as a Queen.Aria squirted her eyes at the paper she was holding. "Erika." she called. "did Zan_ I mean did the King leave the palace today?" Erika put down the tea she was having with Lady Brunhilda. "I believe King Zane had been in the palace all day." "What is the point of coming to my chamber to see me if all you are going to do is think about your husband." Lady Brunhilda mumbled audibly for Aria to hear. Aria examined Zane's schedule again. "he's doing it again." she said to herself. she got up from her chair and headed straight to the throne room. Erika wanted to follow her but Lady Brunhilda stopped Erika. She raised a tea cup in front of Erika. "we are not yet done with our tea." "everyone please excuse us." Aria tried being polite so that she could hide the anger in her tone. all the official
Aria The dungeon was just as Aria remembers. Zane was back to his duties as king. not many people in the palace have seen him yet. Aria suspected that he didn't want them to. but he couldn't hide forever. those who have seen him were shocked, some were scared. Aria had almost fired a servant who was terrified of Zane's looks but Zane stopped her."Are you sure that you don't need General Radford's help with interrogating them?" Aria asks Zane. Elder Orvyn had gained back his consciousness. but Svend was still passed out. elder Orvyn screamed in fear when he saw his colleague's swollen face. 'this could be you.' Aria thought as she watched Elder Orvyn distancing himself from his friend who hit him. She wonders if he appreciates the fact that he was passed out while Zane beat Svend up. "This is something I want to personally handle," Zane said. he hasn't been able to get any words out of Elder Orvyn."you can't keep me locked up in here." Elder Orvyn said!Aria raised a questioning
Aria the wind blew with a heavy rush around Aria's ear. her eyes were closed as she held on, tightly to Zane. She could feel herself going up, higher and higher. made her wonder how far Zane could Jump. they were supposed to be coming down by now but his feet hadn't touched the floor yet. in curiosity, Aria opened her eyes and gasped out loud at Zane's dragon wings. "you can fly?" she asked amazed. "yeah," Zane replied in a low voice. he sounded as though, his being able to fly was a crime, an abomination. Aria was barely able to catch his words, it almost escaped her. A few minutes ago, he was able to face her, now he was hiding his face from her again. his fears were coming back. Aria knew that it was because of his dragon scales wings, 'I have to do something,'"this. is. amazing!" Aria screams out loud in a voice full of excitement. her random outburst caught Zane off guard. he was confused. "I can't believe I'm flying. I can't believe you can fly," she said excitedly, as thou
Aria Elder Svend comes out of hiding with a sly grin on his face. Aria and Zane both watch him as he claps his hands together as though he just came out of an amazing movie theater. He was being annoying. "That was so sweet. the two of you know how to put on a great show." he continued clapping and pretended as though he was wiping a tear off his face because of how touched he was. "what are you doing?" Elder Orvyn asks, Svend. he came out of hiding with an angry look on his face. "can't you see what I'm doing?" elder Svend asks, "I'm clapping, it been over a hundred years since I last saw an entertaining love tale like theirs, so full of sickening emotions, I'm too old to feel anything like that," he said in irritation. "This wasn't the plan." Elder Orvyn's fearful eyes looked over to Zane before he turned his fears away. "you are ruining the plan." "of course, the plan." Elder Svend said in a voice that sounded like he didn't care about whatever plans they had made. "the plan
Aria 'he's afraid.' Aria thought. after listening to Zane, she understood the fears she saw in his eyes. the fear of being accepted as though all his life he had lived like an outcast even though he was King Kaida's son. something like that wasn't going to disappear in one day just because she told him that she loved him. even if Zane could hear the truth in her words, he would prefer to isolate himself and believe in what he had always believed all his life. it was his way of safeguarding his heart. his way of living. 'I need to bring him out of it.' Aria thought sadly. if she left him like this, he wasn't going to change. he won't want to change. Aria thought that Zane was no different from a blind man if he continued like this. he got his sight back but he still wanted to remain in darkness. his darkness. something he had unconsciously created for himself without knowing. 'I need to be gentle, let him know that he can trust me instead of assuming that he was going to trust me.'