She was aglow as she stared at the cheval glass on the wall of her tiny boudoir. She brought her hand down and brushed her palm against the soft grain of the ball ensemble that fell reaching her ankles, almost sliding the floor.
The skirt fitted snugly against the torso, usually with a low neckline, and blooms out into a full skirt. Her hands traced on the patterns and snowflake
designs, penny plain yet sophisticated and hand-made.
Would the King notice her in her dress, she stared at her reflection once more, taking in the light cosmetics on her face, the way her lips bloomed with the red lips stain, and the way her back hair was tied in a high ponytail, no-frills.
"Devika?!"
Hearing her name, the youthful maiden turned to find her mother standing at the entrance of her chamber, staring at her in awe with her white hand over her mouth.
The woman gasped, starin
The throne hall was high-ceilinged, cavernous, and vast, ornate. Its entrance is made up of two huge silver and golden drapes, to separate it from the royal Halls. The floor was made of different types of marble, with a long darkened pathway trailing from the drapes to the throne.It was like time stopped as she waddled through the huge doors of the throne room, her breathing hooked as all eyes turned in her direction, all staring at her, taking in her sudden arrival but none could see through the silver mask that covered her face. She gulped, gripping her dress, not wanting to seem apprehensive as she raised her dress a bit and walked gracefully into the room.She gazed ahead, towards the altar where the two thrones laid proudly, meant for the King and Queen, made with silver gems and diamonds, glowing in the dimmed atmosphere but the King's throne was vacant, she ignored the void in her chest at the abrupt despair, she made it
She shimmered extensively as she trailed her fingers on the embankments of the palace. For a second she shirked her rationale for chaperoning the cotillion as she feasted her eyes instead, traipsing around the palace like it was her new home, and for some queerish reason, she felt amicable and homely and for the reason for treading around aimlessly was because her wolf was nagging in her head, yearning for an exploit around the palace. Devika couldn't refuse that, especially when it was her first time being in this place and she wouldn't let such an adventure slip by her. She abruptly came to a stop in front of a garden, she stared in awe at the different flowers. Giggling to herself, she stepped forward, walking in their midst, loving how the moon illuminated on them, making them glow in the dark while the fresh smell of nature lingered in the air. She squatted and picked up a rose, she brushed it up to her nose and inhaled but instead of getting the amazing flowery bouquet from it
She tossed and turned on her bed, gripping the bedsheets to her chest while soft giggles left her lips. She turned on her side, grinning like a lovestruck pup or the truth was, she was in love and it was already getting to her head. Meeting the King was out from the picture as she met her mate two nights ago when they spend the whole night together, he escorted her back and left from there before dawn. Devika had the best evening of her life as she recall the soft kisses he left on the back of her palm once in a while, the gentleness and the care he had with her, the love and longing in his eyes when he stared at her, it was as if she was the most priceless being on earth and he was just lucky, Devika considered herself the lucky one being blessed with a gentle mate. She squealed loudly, throwing her hands and legs on the bed but that squeal turned into a pout as she realized she didn't get to see the King, she didn't get to see what he truly was. She continued to pout, it was her o
"I will like to request an audience with the King!" She voiced, staring at the King's special adviser. Staring at him without the mask, Devika noticed how dashing he looked, his body was muscled as she remembered, his jawline was sharp, his eyebrows were thick and straight but his lips were a bit pale, it was like they were losing their color. "You look more beautiful without the mask, My lady" he bowed his head, Devika didn't wonder asking how he could recognize without the mask. There was never a day Devika thought she would step her foot in the Palace, then the Adviser announced the festival, Devika was delighted when she entered that palace that night but she thought that was it and it was the end, she never thought she would come back here till two days ago when the King brought his first courting gift, which she couldn't send that because it would seem disrespectful and then the next day, more gift was sent to her, Devika knew she
She laid lonely on the bed, she couldn't bring herself up, she felt burdens on her shoulders, she felt heavy and pressed, she felt defeated. Never for once had she expected the King to react that way. He was supposed to understand but everything went wrong but there was no way she would marry the King. She would rather meet her end than face the betrayal of her mate, she wouldn't be able to bear it but what about her family, her mother, her father, and grandmother. What was going to happen to them?Devika sighed, feeling a teardrop roll down her face. She remained still the bed doors of her chambers opened and footsteps walked in but what made her react was the sweet scent that went through her nose, that sandalwood scent that could only come from her mate but unlike last time, it was mixed with a powerful aura, filled with dominance and authority. Her head immediately jerked up and was met with the familiar eyes of the King but in different attires. She slowly
"Exquisite, just as I remember" he smirked widely as he peered at the celestial creature sauntering into the hall. Step unvarying and sluggish, face differentiated and barren, jaw clasped. He instantly stood up from the seat, matching over to her, catching up with her in the middle of the room as he pulled her into his arms, bathing in her redolent orange scent but mixed with sage, his eyes snapped down to her neck, he found a bite mark laid peremptory on her neck. He grimaced in repugnance and veered back, moving away from her as if he felt sweltered while his eyes went obdurate and his nose breath out fire and the smirk on her face made his lividness combust."Hello Rhamione"Rhamione, the heavenly god of frost stepped back, his acrimony rising with every passing second as he realized this lady in front of him was unique, there was a variety of past and present.Her hair still twinkled that deep orange color that he ad
«PAST» Blood...! Her eyes broadened, not again, not again...! She chimed as her hands wiggled, her being trembled as stared in horridness at the blood covering her hands. Why...! Why again...! Her inner voice wept while her voice seemed to have hung on her throat, she wanted to cry but she couldn't bring herself to, she wanted to shriek and let the world know she had gone through again, for the ninth time. Suddenly she dropped to the floor, watching a pool of blood surrounding her, rushing out from between her legs. Suddenly, a teardrop slipped out, the pain in her abdomen wasn't enough to suppress the anguish she felt in her heart as her heart clenched painfully. Suddenly she choked out a sob, her shoulders vibrating as she let out suppressed cries, the wolf in her yowling and wailing painfully for the loss of
Unhurriedly, her eyes flickered open when she felt a hand massaging her jawline to her lips, for a moment she thought it was her mate but her facial expression wiggled when she saw the familiar face, gazing down at her, causing aversion with his enthusiasm. Catching her eyes, he sharply drew his hand away from her face but his eyes never for once left hers, showing no remorse for his actions but being physically and emotionally drained, Devika remained on the bed, hands interlocked on top of her stomach, she stared blankly at her brother in law. "You are sickening, Caesar" the words left her lips smoothly, without wavering. This man was repulsing from the moment she laid eyes on him and being in the royal household for more than a hundred years, this man had truly demonstrated his ghast colors. He was nothing but a serpent behind that decoy facade he always put on and the goddess watched him, maybe she had truly forlorn them. &nb