CLAIRE's POV"Alright! Everyone place your bets for the next match!" Martha yelled to the crowd.I watched as everyone trooped to her and began to chatter loudly."Who is the next fighter?!""Yeah! Who is going to go up against Mel!" People from the crowd hollered.Martha pointed to me, redirecting everyone's attention to me immediately. My heart sunk as their eyes scanned me. Some chuckled and some of them scoffed."She is going up against Mel? There is no way she is going to win," a witch from the crowd added."Well, place your bets now! The match will begin soon!" Martha announced.The witches began to bucket and pull money out of their pockets. I was petrified, frozen and left to watch them make a bet on me. My eyes trailed down to the ring, which was vacant now. I swallowed as I began to simulate how the fighting would go in the ring.But who was this Mel they spoke of? And why did I not stand a chance against her? Was she their star fighter? I sighed and rubbed my aching temples
CLAIREMy eyes remained fixed on the crowd, curious to know what was going on. The crowd began to dispatch and everyone seemed panicked as they ran."What the hell is going on?" Mel muttered."Everyone the exits have been blocked!" Someone screamed from the frantic crowd.Mel dashed out of the ring, curious to see what was going on. With my eyes still fix on the running witches, I slowly walked out of the cage and ran up the stairs. Once I got to the top, I could finally see what was going on.A few older witches were restricting the other witches that had crowded to watch the fight. Within the older witches, I noticed a very familiar face. It was aunt Axera. Her eyes met mine and her face lit up."Claire!" She exclaimed and ran to me.She put a hand on my shoulder and examined me."Are you alright?" She asked with so much concern in her eyes.I nodded, but my confusion was high. "What are you doing here? How did you find this place?" I inquired."Well, your friends, Emmaline and Da
DOMINIK's POV"Load the carriages!" I yelled at by men as I stood outside the pack house.I had made up my mind to confront my first enemy, Carlo, once and for all. It was a long time coming and I felt like it needed to happen. Another reason was because of his so called daughter Cora.Once I found out the truth about her, and how she tried to take Claire away, I immediately knew that she would cause more trouble in the future and that involved trying to take Claire again.I understood that Claire was a special entity, but I had not fully understand how special she was. People were going to be after her because of that and it was up to me to prevent that from happening.The moment I had left the witches clan after seeing Claire, my plan was to confront Cora about the whole thing. I planned to take her as a hostage and lure Carlo into my den, but my plan did not hold. The moment I got back to my clan, Cora has disappeared without a trace.It did not surprise me much. She must've know
DOMINIK's POVCarlo and I maintained eye contact for a while. For someone who has a sword pierced into his arm, he seemed rather calm. I turned my gaze to the area around us and I was completely satisfied with what I saw.My men stood victorious and they had managed to overwhelm an defeat Carlo's men. "See this Carlo? This shows that you are not a match for me. You would never me able to defeat, so concede defeat now." I said firmly as my gaze turned back to him.To my surprise, his lips widened into a grin. I could see his white set of teeth, which was covered in blood. He began to laugh loudly and even it made me feel anxious and uncomfortable.Why was he laughing like he had everything under control? I glared at him and pushed my sword even further into his arm. He let out a cry of pain and spat out blood."You are so clueless, it is amusing to watch," he chuckled."What the fuck are you talking about?"He chuckled again and grinned."You really think you have won? But that is wha
CLAIRE's POVI walked through the forest, my aunt Axera by my side. We were on our way to a clearing where we would begin the training in the use of the elements - fire and water.I knew my weak points and my strong points in using the elements. I had a strong affinity for wind, healing, and protection magic, my I found it hard to master the other elements, fire, and water.Aunt Axera had chosen the outskirts of the woods as our training spot for today. According to her, it would be easier to use and hone my mana if we were surrounded by nature."Are you ready, Claire?" Axera asked, a hint of a smile on her face.I nodded, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. I had been training my witch powers for the past few months, and this was the next step in my journey, a big step. Aunt Axera had told me that it was normal to have an affinity for one element and hone that particular element, but I did not want to settle for less.As we reached the clearing, Axera gestured for me to take
CLAIRE's POVI walked through the forest, my aunt Axera by my side. We were on our way to a clearing where we would begin the training in the use of the elements - fire and water.I knew my weak points and my strong points in using the elements. I had a strong affinity for wind, healing, and protection magic, my I found it hard to master the other elements, fire, and water.Aunt Axera had chosen the outskirts of the woods as our training spot for today. According to her, it would be easier to use and hone my mana if we were surrounded by nature."Are you ready, Claire?" Axera asked, a hint of a smile on her face.I nodded, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. I had been training my witch powers for the past few months, and this was the next step in my journey, a big step. Aunt Axera had told me that it was normal to have an affinity for one element and hone that particular element, but I did not want to settle for less.As we reached the clearing, Axera gestured for me to take
CLAIRE's POVI stand in the empress' office, my eyes locked on the man in front of me. He turned his head to me and my heart skipped a beat as he looked at me with his red an hour orbs. The last time we met, he gave me a bracelet that would awaken my other powers. I began to recall everything that had happened after I had awakened my powers with the bracelet.The great surge of power that flowed through my veins, something I had never experienced before. It was a thrilling experience, but since it was an unknown power, the fact that I could use it was a bit terrifying for me.I had questions for him, and I needed answers."Claire," the empress says, interrupting my thoughts. "Daniel here introduced himself to me and says he wants to speak with you, urgently."I nod, unable to find my voice as I continue to stare at him. I couldn't help but think about the bracelet he had given me, and how it had helped me and Luis escape from that situation. Without that bracelet, Luis would have been
CLAIRE's POVI ran down the hallway, my heart pounding with excitement. I clutched the painting tightly in my hands, trying not to let my nerves get the best of me. I knew that this was my mother in the painting, but aunt Axera's confirmation was going to seal the deal.I brushed past witches, who gave me weird looks as I was running down the hall like a maniac, but what they thought of me at the moment was the least of my concern.I reached the top of the stairs and ran all the way down to the bottom. I stopped for a while and looked away. Where exactly was aunt Axera? I recalled that I had left her and Emmaline when I got told that Daniel was waiting for me, but where was she now?I bolted down the hallway, a particular place in mind. I cut into the hallway by the left and spotted aunt Axera's room door. I jogged up to it and exhaled. Clutching the painting tighter than ever, I hit my knuckles softly on the door and waiting nervously for a response."Who is it?" Her voice resonated
CLAIRE's POVAs I stared at my reflection in the mirror, a pair of blue eyes stared back at me. I admired myself, mostly because I was in disbelief. Never in my life, would I have imagined that I would be adorned with this dress.As I stood before the full-length mirror, I took in the sight before me. I was wearing a stunning wedding dress, the most beautiful thing I had ever worn in my life. The fabric was pure white, soft and silky to the touch, with a subtle shimmer that made it seem almost luminous in the dimly lit room.The bodice was fitted,
CLAIRE's POVMy mind was racing, my eyes were fixed on Cora, who had now morphed into a dragon. Her large glass green orbs found me, and she roared."You finally showed yourself, almighty goddess. What are you going to do? Save your mate, friends, or loyal supporters? Or watch them die by my hands," she chuckled.I could tell that she was taunting me, but for what reason? My eyes trailed to Dominik, who was crouched down on the floor, bus body covered in blood.
CLAIRE's POVJust like Luis and Dominik had anticipated, a war was about to break out. We had received a letter from none other than Cora herself. She was leading the faction that was against me into war. In the letter, she told Dominik to give me up to her, but naturally, he refused, and so we began preparing for war.The men that had come to see me, saying that I was their goddess, brought more of their faction to Dominik's small cottage. Their numbers were significantly much, and I was glad that we had so many people, willing to fight on our side.
CLAIRE's POVHow had it all started? I could not tell. The moment I left Dominik's side, I rushed out of the pack house, to aid the rest of his men in battle as their cries were getting louder and louder. But then, I was ambushed. The moment I stepped outside, multiple arrows flew towards me, piercing my flesh.It was a precise, and calculated plan. The enemy had anticipated me, walking out of the pack house and chose to act quickly. Whoever was leading them, must have been very smart. Was it Cora?With the poisonous arrows dulling my senses, I cou
DOMINIK's POV"What?" I questioned as my eyes trailed to Claire, who was standing right beside me."Does your shoulder hurt?"She shook her head. "I assume that the tracking spell has worked off, the tattoo is even gone."I grimaced, unsure of whether or not she was fine. Claire looked at me and gave me a pat on the back."Don't worry
CLAIRE's POVThe party was rather cheerful with people dancing, and some cheering. Drinks were poured and everyone was having a good time. I sat right beside Dominik, my arm wrapped around his. I was reluctant to leave his side, and I could tell that he felt the same way. My eyes occasionally kept wandering the diamond that now sat on my fingers.Everything still felt like a dream. Had Dominik really appointed me as his Luna? And even went as far as proposing to me. My hear felt like it would melt from the amount of happiness I was feeling. I nuzzled my head on Dominik's arm as a smile crossed my lips.
CLAIRE's POVThe sound of distant chattering jolted me awake from my deep sleep. My eyes creaked open, and they landed on an unfamiliar bedside table. This was not my room. Where was I? I tried to move, but my movements were restricted. Curious, I looked down to see large, bulky arms, wrapped around my waist.Then, I remembered.I was in Dominik's room.Everything began to come back slowly. The moment we had gotten back from the palace, Domi
CLAIRE's POVI sat in the carriage, right beside Dominik. The atmosphere between us was silent, but it was not an uncomfortable silence. My mind was far lost in thought and I assumed it was the same for Dominik.I had greatly underestimated my father's hatred for Dominik. To think that he would call the guards to remove his own daughter from the palace she is living in came as a shock to me.When the guards grabbed me by my arms and pulled me away from Vera and my stepsisters, I could not do anything. I could only stare at them. They all had a worr
CLAIRE's POV"Your Highness..." The guards spoke up the moment I approached the gate.Their eyes trailed away from the opposing figure beside me. Dominik did not mind their various gaze and kept a blank expression. My arms were linked with his, and my heart was racing inside my chest.I could only imagine how my father would react the moment he saw me, hand in hand with the notorious devil alpha. The guards did not stop us as we walked into the palace grounds. I was thankful for that, as I did not wa