Chapter 44: Enchanted FlowerNo prize comes for free indeed. I needed to drive that snake away but how. That must be hungry. I turned my back and headed to the forest to find something to feed that snake. Or maybe I could fight it. I stopped and considered the thought I could fight the snake. I looked at it and my eyes almost dropped when it caught a fly in a blink. Faster than I thought. That snake must be venomous, I should not let it see me. I tried hard not to make any noise to attract its attention. After walking to find something to feed it, I found nothing near the falls. Then I heard footsteps. I run to where it was coming from and saw a man, he was carrying a katana on his back. Probably a hunter. I could try my luck. “Hello?” I waved my hand when she turned to me. His face was covered with black cloth. I pulled an awkward smile. I saw him holding his katana’s handle. “No, I’m a hunter’s daughter we… we near, I mean we live near Mount Rikia. I’m not an enemy.” I
Chapter 45: Weakest PointI wanted to try and try to change his perception, at least lessen the hatred towards the immortal he was saying, and defend it as if it was not me. We stopped walking and I faced him. “Did she hurt you?” He held my arm and bent lower. “No, she was hurting.” Sounds of insects filled the silence between us. “Where did you see her?” “Aren’t you going to ask why she was hurting?” I was offended that he did not care. Was that what people do? Sees nothing but the flaw, cares nothing but the flaw, and talks about nothing but the flaw of others. Couldn’t he have asked why she did that instead of what she did more? “You talked to her?” “I did, don’t you wonder, if she did that; why would she do that?” I was still hoping. “Because she’s evil and all she knew was killing. Vampires are heartless.” And that hurt too much. Talking to him seemed to be like talking to a wall, nothing would happen. I nodded. I gave up. “She was hurting because she was lied to
Chapter 46: Motherly Warmth Leaving the moment became my motto after that rough emotional breakdown. I started to enjoy fighting with her puppet, which eventually became my daily routine after errands around her territory. I have never seen Marieta leave her house, she’d spend her day and night reading and mixing liquids for her potion. I was in the dining, sitting like a queen while having my coffee. I have been watching her very busy. “What are you doing, Marieta? You look like you’re running out of time.” “I am scared I might die before I figure this out.” Scared. I felt bored when her puppets became easy to take down. I knocked on the door to get her attention. “Can I roam around?” “Just make sure you aren’t crying when you return or worse never return.” That was harsh. She wasn’t good a saying take care, was she?“Sure,” I got my backpack and cape. I made sure I brought a knife to protect myself. I thought of visiting Zild but I realized, maybe he was not ready to t
Chapter 47: Undone Curse“What do you mean?” He faced me and looked at me in my eyes. “The witch who cursed me was my mother’s friend. My mother begged her to spare me… instead of killing me she caged me in that house.” He held me and looked at it instead of looking at me. “My mother was terrified that I would live in there forever. She believed that I’d come to realize and regret what I did. She wanted the best life for me; she dreamt of me having a beautiful life despite being half-blooded. She blamed herself for every battle I fought and every misery I went through. Then the witch made a condition. The curse will be undone once someone would love me purely.” I blinked in tears again. “I thought she only said that to ease my mother. I never believe that until I met you. I somehow wished that it was true.” And it was true. He knew that I love him. “I love you,” I whispered and he smiled. “I know,” and I pulled a bitter smile. I took a step back. “How about me, do you l
Chapter 48: Litte PicnicI hope that was an assurance. I could not make her talk. And I could not force her. "Will your reason affect this peace if I would learn it? If yes, I'll leave it and not bother anymore. I hope you find it in your heart that I want to trust you. I will not able to do that knowing you are keeping something." This discussion should end there. She has made her decision.I walked out of her house and went to the lake. I wasn't expecting any set up by the lake yet I found a picnic mat and a basket of fruits on it. I looked around to find Zild and he was already in the lake. He instantly smiled when he saw me and my eyes were pulled by his sexy body. I was almost covered with scars but they couldn't shade his perfect build. His pale white skin and red lips were never been sexy like this."Do you want to stare all day?" I blinked and let out a chuckle. "I like your body." His smile went wider. "I can tell." I sat down on the mat and he walked to me. "Don't yo
Chapter 49: Kylo's OfferI was looking at the vial I have to drink. The potion that would make me a monster again. Weak emotions could not bother me like this anymore.If I would drink this now, I would not be able to sleep. Who am I fooling anyway? Not being able to sleep was not what I worry about.It would be the end of the peace... or not. I remembered Kylo hasn't let the news about me spread around the world. But until when? Only he could tell.I closed my eyes and tried to sleep for the last time. Tomorrow, I could be as fragile as a flower anymore. I need to stand my ground. I was woken by the delicious smell of breakfast Marietta was making. I jumped down and saw her cooking."You haven't drunk it," she noticed my skin hasn't turned pale. She serve my plate with delicious food, I wanted to taste for the last time. "I want to ask a question, Marietta." "Go ahead.""Why is a newborn like me being feared aside from being out of control?" I asked."You are more powerful than an
Chapter 50: Her Secret I felt my lungs stop accepting air and I slowly turned to Marieta. She was emotionless and his words seemed to trigger her."Leave now!" And for the first time, I saw her use her wand to harm.I saw Kylo angrily stand up, "Lavelle, you always trust the wrong people. When will you ever learn?" He said and left. Sadly, he was one whom I trusted and the wrong man to trust.She only vanished as if nothing happened, I instantly run to her house and found her in her room. It was locked. My breath hitched realizing she was trying to run away from confrontation again."Marietta!" I called her out. "Please explain, I want to hear your side." It may sound like begging I did not care."I'm an enemy, you can leave now." She was avoiding the topic, her words felt like a stab straight to my heart. Why would she push me?"Why? Did you offer me home because you were guilty?" I remembered her saying that. She said she was guilty when she learned about my life. That night when s
Chapter 51: His KingdomWe were lying on the roof of his house while watching the stars above. I wanted to treasure every moment I have with him. We wanted to devour the peace for everything to fall out of place. "You haven't answered my question, Zild." Was that a bad start to a conversation? I wanted answers. "I'm keeping nothing from you. Ask me what you want to know." "Your origin," I stated and he went silent."I came from an abusive pack. I was to be an Alpha but they could not let an immortal lead a pack. I'm from the Northern part of Hiliria. The king of Origo." He nonchalantly spoke."Seriously?" "I am from a royal family of Vampires. And a supposed heir of both kingdom and pack. My father's kingdom has fallen while my mother's pack was passed down to my cousin." His cousin should be dead by now."Can we leave this place and come back to where you are from?" "Of course," he answered."Lavelle! I know you are here. Please come here and talk to me." We heard someone shout
Chapter 79: Epilogue“Bring him back…” I was begging her to do that. I was ready to kneel in front of her. I have no right to ask him back because I was the one who killed him. I just wanted to see him again. To hold him again. I was filled with pain and anger brought me to that situation. I was blinded by their accusation that Zild only used me. I let them taint him. I was doing things that I thought served them right for betraying me. And it was too late for me to realize that I went too far. I lost him before my eyes. “I could not bring back the dead. You wanted him to die.” I couldn’t say I did not mean it or any excuses for my actions. I was losing my hope, but I looked up to her and kneeled. “Then take my life so I can be with him.” It was desperate, I know. But I knew I would not be able to live like this. If I couldn’t have him by my side then I’d rather die. “How about the thing that you fought for? The purpose that you carry on.” I looked around and saw my peopl
Chapter 78: Clash of Hearts The three men were the Legend Vampires. The two pure ones and one half-blooded. Zild was snarling at them while Gael and Ryvan stood behind him holding their swords. They were the three princes who came from a Royal family that was supposed to be the Kings of their clans. Everyone thought they were alone, but a werewolf walked in and stood in front of Zild. He had red fur and stood with power. He growled harder than Lavelle did, and his voice was filled with power. His power was recognized by the werewolves. He was a direct descendant of the Royal Alpha. Zild stood up carrying his mate and anger was visible in his eyes. “You have no right to do that ritual anymore!” He said and Minerva walked closer. “We have no choice! She had cause—” “Leave!” She flinched when he snapped at her like that. “You can’t handle her—” “Are you saying I cannot handle my mate, Minerva?” She looked around and she knew that they could not fight against them. The werewo
Chapter 77: Execution RitualShe slowly turned to the main door with a smile. She saw Alpha Zenith with the witches with her. Soon she noticed that the whole palace was surrounded by werewolves and witches. “What a lovely visitor.”“Do not harm the child, Lavelle.” “And had guts to speak my name with her filthy mouth.” The Lavelle she was talking about was entirely different from the Lavelle she knew. She had hopes that she could do it, but she lost it and now she had to be executed. Alpha Zenith stands back and lets the army fight her. Countless spells flicker from their wands and Lavelle easily repelled at once. “It was a mistake that you stepped into my territory.” Some started to fall because of the heavy force that surrounds them. Soon the werewolves broke in through the window and attacked her. She swiftly moved to avoid them and using her hands she quickly stabbed their heart. She raised her bloody left arm with a smile. “Do not worry, this would be quick and not pa
Chapter 76: The Mad QueenShe realized that it was truly Lavelle who she hated so much. She started crying in anger and pain. “You are no different to me, Laia. Don’t tell me you have forgotten what you did to me?” “Liar! Lavelle can never do something like this! She’s weak!” The mad Queen started laughing at her and pointed to herself. “Do I look weak? Tell me, Laia, do I look WEAK?” She sobbed harder. “It doesn’t mean I appear weak, I am weak. I appear soft-hearted I am weak. I could crash you like a lemon anytime anywhere I like. And it doesn’t mean I kept letting your cruelness pass, I will let it pass forever. I did nothing even if you ruined me before that doesn’t mean I wanted you to keep going.” She raised her hand and was about to slap her, but her nails were out. She clawed her across her face, and she passed out. She looked up and raised her hand. She was smiling like everything that was happening was pleasing to her. She walked back to the palace and as she passe
Chapter 75: Emotional TortureIt hurts, I knew it hurts but I could not believe it. It was impossible. Vien died long ago. “She was reincarnated they say, and she recently remembered Zild.” She said like she could hear what I was thinking. “As I said before, Laia. You cannot fool me again.” “Do you want another proof that I met them and talked to them?” I glared at her. Only if she was on the ground, I would’ve jumped to her and torn her head off her body. “You better shut your mouth.” “Oh, give me a sec.” She vanished and returned in a few seconds. “They gave me this, ask me if they could return this to you.” I could feel my anger getting out of control within me when I saw who she was holding. “This puppy is kind of huge.” “Lefu…” “And it's heavy—ops!” She suddenly dropped her, so I jumped away from Argon to catch her, but she was fast to catch her first. “Laia! She has nothing to do with us. Let her go, she’s just a child!” “She’s a puppy, can’t you see?” She eve
Chapter 74: Almost Won‘Radian told me,’ She said. As we entered the palace it was clear that they were losing. Until I came with tied hands. Everyone stopped and my people was forced to kneel on the ground. Everyone was looking at us. I let them down again. “Is that how you really fight, Queen?” One of my men shouted. “It was nothing back when I saw you fight against King.” My eyes widen when I heard that. I fought against Zild? I hide my emotion and did not show I was confused. When did I fight him? “You are truly a disappointment,” Argon said and dropped Jane carelessly. “I wanted to play with you but you’ve killed a valuable ally, so I need to punish you.” He said and got his katana. Jane tried to stand up but he already point his katana at her. “You can’t do that,”“I can! I can, Lavelle. In fact, I can cut every one of you one by one. You may kill every werewolf here. It doesn’t matter, they are Kylo’s army. With or without them, I can take you down.” “You better n
Chapter 73: Submission to the Queen‘Look at me, Jane. I am no queen anymore or was never a queen,’ I noticed her eyes turned teary, but she held it back. ‘I don’t care if you’re weak and delusional anymore. I don’t care if you’re stupid. I wanted to stay with you, please, I’m begging you, let me stay with you. I can keep my distance, so you’d not feel unsafe. Let me fight with you, Queen Lavelle.’ Why was she begging?‘Why?’ ‘I don’t know, I was ashamed of what I have done. But I hear selfishly asking for forgiveness as if it was that easy. I was never trusted as you did. I was never believed as you did. No one ever looked at me like you did. You made me feel like it was alright to act as who I am around you. Please let me stay.’ I looked away and continued fixing my sleeve. ‘Do as you like,’ She bowed her head and stepped back before turning to leave. I did not know how to react. Forgiveness was too easy for me back then. I could not do it anymore, or not now. My head and
Chapter 72: Alpha Zenith’s SuggestionI thought I would never open my eyes again. When I gain my consciousness, found myself in the woods, there were green lively leaves above dancing in the wind. And the sky was bright blue. I sat up and everyone turned to me. “Did I sleep too much?” Jane came to me and then I felt her heavy fist on my head. “Ahw!” “Vampires don’t sleep, stupid!” Good to see she was back on track. “You did not sleep, you almost died. If I did not bump into Radian, you could’ve been gone to ashes.” “Thank you for your concern, Jane.”“How are you feeling?” asked Alpha Zenith. I smiled as she gave me a cup of blood. “Very well,” I answered. She nodded and stared at me more. I was starting to feel that she could see my soul.“Everyone is fine, I manage to get them out before they could take over, but they caught you. We failed to find your beta and gamma.” I nodded and tried not to show any emotion. “Where’s Zild?” They went silent and the atmosphere be
Chapter 71: Chained and Defeated“Red, can you find Zild?”I was about to curse him when he stared at me. ‘Trust my son,’ I remember his mother said that. He did not give him his real name, so I hope I still have him on my side. “Your majesty, I saw someone will come and save him. Given that, he must be here in the palace still.” He answered formally. “You got a good comrade here, Lavelle. Sadly, he was wise enough to side with us once he saw you’ve been defeated.” He introduced himself as my comrade. He cleared to me that he would help but not visibly my comrade. “How could you.” I stared at him, and he only had a stone expression. “I cannot believe I trusted a wizard like you,” I said and it was followed by a triumphant laugh of Kylo. As expected by Argon, he was still doubting Radian.“Bring him here, you fail, and I’ll kill you.” He said which made Kylo stop. “Come on, Argon. He’s just a boy with efficient ability. We cannot waste someone like him, he’d be a big help.