~Ezinne~ "Keep moving!" barked a towering Lycan warrior, his voice echoing with authority. I was in Lycan territory now, although I didn't know which one. However, one thing was clear: these beings were far more formidable than any werewolf I had encountered before. As we made our way through the
~Ezinne~ As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm orange glow across the sky, I stared at my reflection in the mirror while the maidens around me tended to me. None spoke a word, their touch as gentle as a whisper. My mind, however, was anything but calm. I was still reeling in co
"As you wish, my lady." Once the woman left, I turned to Delilah, giving her a questioning glance. The last thing I needed here was another Elara who could complicate issues for me. "She holds the title of Lady of the Ladies. Her responsibilities include training the women in combat," Delil
~Ezinne~ "How do you expect me to kill such a man?" I questioned Ashere, puzzled. "He's not at all the person I thought I would be facing." Ashere chuckled softly, a hint of mockery in her tone. "Do not be deceived by what you see, Ezzy. The laughter of a hyena isn't a call for friendship
Once again, I was led down the flaring stairs to the heavy double front doors leading outside the palace. As we crossed the foyer, I realized my heart was racing at twice its normal speed. The doors swung open from outside with a heavy, drawn-out creak, and I faced my terror, everything else around
~Ezinne~ We rode through the vast, lush landscapes of his kingdom, a heavy tension hanging between us like the heavy fog that cloaked the distant hills. The rhythmic hoofbeats of our horses were the only sounds that broke the silence. I couldn't decide if the pounding in my ears was the horse
"Am I permitted to question His Majesty?" I asked as we came to a stop beneath a towering tree. "I brought you here with a purpose in mind," he responded. He dismounted with an ease that spoke of his familiarity with the act and extended a hand towards me. Accepting his assistance, I found
~Malik~ I walked into the drawing-room, meeting the curious gazes of Rafe, Soren, and Kael. My fated mate was here in my territory, and she was safe; finding her was no longer a problem. I would have relaxed, after having her here. She would have just been any other ordinary woman if she hadn't