Chapter Eighteen: OkkaSilasOn our way home, we met Silas's friends, Poko and Demi, who brought me back home when I fainted. The three have been friends since they were kids. Poko works as a servant under a noble family while Demi works at the market. "You rascal! We thought we'd never see you again!" Poko exclaimed as they jumped me, locking my head in his arms while Demi lightly slapped the back of my head. "Yeah! We heard about what happened to you and thought we'll never see you again. Your dad was really sad, Silas. He tried to buy you back from the bandits, but they said they took you to the palace."Sadness filled me with what I heard, a vision of Okka sitting by himself on the small dining table and beating himself over losing me, came to mind. "My mother had to knock some sense into him and literally dragged him back to work before his master punished him."I sighed and pulled away from them, my eyes shifting to Waian who's standing a few feet away from us. "Who's he?" P
Chapter Nineteen: The Cursed PrinceSilas Before anyone could notice, I was already covering Leirom's eyes. "We need to go back home, father." I told Okka and started dragging Leirom to the direction of our house without waiting for his response. Who knows what Leirom will do? What if he uses his power and causes a scene? Okka is still with us!"Do you have a surprise for me?" Leirom asked but he let me drag him anyway. "Shut up and just follow me."I can picture him raising an eyebrow but I was too busy dragging him away. "You know, I notice you treat my brother so well, but you treat me like shīt. We might have different souls, but we are both born of royal blood and body in which you are touching." I pursed my lips, realizing that he's right. With Waian, I am always smiling and at ease, with Leirom, I am always hard on him and touch him on a daily basis. When we got home, I closed the door and had Leirom sit on our dining chair. Okka, who was following us, drank a cup of wat
Chapter Twenty: Waian's WrathI wasn't even worried that I would probably be reprimanded and punished, I'm more worried about Waian's condition. Fortunately, the prince is a werewolf so his injuries healed, but not all injuries are physical. When we managed to get back to the palace before any attack could be made against him, the orcs escorted Waian back to his palace. I saw how shocked Waian was and I knew it affected him."It's my fault." I said with a heavy sigh and hung my head. "I shouldn't have let him go with me in the first place.""Let? Silas, He's the prince, there is no way you can stop him from doing what he wants. He was shunned by the people because of his twin and you have no control over that. It's not your fault." Milo consoled me but there is nothing that can comfort me. The palace was a mess when they heard of what happened. People blamed me with their eyes. Poco scolded me until my ear almost fell off. I know I'll be punished and I'm just waiting for it. I was
Chapter Twenty-One: Don't, HumanSilasEver since that day, I could feel eyes watching and following my every move everywhere I go, as if waiting for me to mess up again, so they could get rid of me for real. I feel like a high school nerd being bullied in his school. Poco will scold me for little things. He will find any fault even when there was none, just so he can give me an earful. He will also order me random things just to bully me even if it's not necessary. Three days later after the incident, I noticed some changes. Waian walks around the kingdom everyday now. His routine no longer revolves around his palace and his parents' palace. He was starting to come out of his cocoon and it's such a nice thing to see. Aside from that, I also noticed something different from me regarding how I see Leirom. I don't know. Maybe because he told me how he felt, and maybe because for the first time, he seemed like a human when we were in front of the fishing pond. I knew he wasn't really
Chapter Twenty-Two: Full Moon SilasWhat Leirom said stuck in my mind the whole day the next day. What look was he talking about exactly? His words came back to me and it felt like acid to my stomach. Right. I was nothing but a toy. A hōle he needs. A source of food for him.God, why did it feel like I had a breakup? He was right. A week is over, the first prey for their experiment is alive, so they can choose the next one without fearing that the incubus prince will kill them. I convinced myself that I shouldn't care,that I should feel relieved that it was no longer me, but there was a bitter taste in my tongue at the thought. "Will he visit them in his dream as well?" I thought out loud while I was sweeping the dry leaves outside with Milo. "Huh?" Milo asked, and I realized I talked out loud. "Oh, it's nothing.""I heard they already have the next one. I think I heard it was a female demon this time."A female? Right. I forgot he doesn't have a particular taste. I just shrugge
Chapter Twenty-Three: FriendsWith Leirom's rejection and Waian saving me from the danger that was his twin, the wolf prince and I somehow got closer to each other. He smiles more often now. He's more carefree and he's now trying different things without feeling afraid of Leirom suddenly taking over. I could tell that he's still holding back a little, but I'm here and I won't let that happen. We are now in the stable as he picks a horse. He wanted to try riding a horse this time. He used to like it when he was young, but he stopped when he locked himself in his palace. I saw Nini again and she almost squealed in delight when she saw the prince. She stuck herself to me like glue as the prince inspected the horses one by one. "The prince is so dreamy, Silas. A girl like me can only wish to have someone like him. Oh, he looked at us! Do you think he noticed me?" She whispered to me and I rolled my eyes. "Oh, how are you by the way? I heard what happened to you. Your name is famous am
Chapter Twenty-Four: The Prince's GuestSilasGod, how could I be so stupid?! How could I let myself feel this way not only with one but both of them? The prince I'm supposed to help! This isn't part of my mission, but my heart stupidly thought it was a good thing to involve himself in their world. When I realized my feelings, I isolated myself and avoided Waian the next day. It was a good thing he was busy preparing with his family for the king's birthday. I beat myself over the fact that I have delved deeper into this world more than what I needed to, and it was useless because I will be gone in a year. We will all be left with a broken heart. It's been only a couple of months since I died and had my heart broken. How could I possibly like two people at the same time? Is that even possible? When noon came, I was summoned to have my size measured so they could prepare my clothes for tomorrow. I was in a daze and let them do what they wanted to me. "Your clothes will be done by t
Chapter Twenty-Five: New FriendSilasWaian escorted me near the King and Queen who were sitting on their throne. He sat on his throne beside his parents and I bowed in front of them. "Good afternoon, your majesties, your highness. Please let me greet you with a happy birthday. This servant wishes nothing but good health to your majesty." "Thank you, Silas. The party has been boring so far, but your presence brightened it a little." The king stated and I didn't know what to say so I just bowed again and made way for the others who wanted to wish him a happy birthday. Creatures and humans gathered that night for the king's birthday. The gate was open for the notable nobles who wanted to greet the king personally. I watched them handing over their gifts and the servants placed them on a long table. They weren't wrapped like gifts on Earth. They were visible for everyone to see. It wasn't surprising that most of them are expensive. From clothes, tablewares, shoes, accessories, and som
Chapter Fifty-One: Stop Resisting Me!SilasWhen I woke up that night, the news of what happened reached me. I admit that I wanted Lira to be punished and suffer the same way she did to me, but to hear that she was not only tortured but beheaded and her head was displayed on a spike was unnerving. Seeing Leirom again after weeks of not being able to was shocking and I even thought I was hallucinating at one point, but he was here and he finally came out. He managed to shake my heart when he rescued me when he rejected me and hid from me. I missed him. I missed him so much that my heart pounded so hard in my chest at the sight of his red eyes when I woke up in the carriage. Even after he rejected me and hurt me, my feelings for him still deepened, and not only because he shared the same face with Waian. I half expected to not see him again when I woke up, expecting that he ran away from me again, but I was surprised to see him sitting on the oak tree where he usually sits while mun
Chapter Fifty: I Will Kill AnyoneLeiromThe fūcker forced me to come out and take over. "You will pay for this, you asshōle." I cursed him as I held a still unconscious Silas in my arms. He had the audacity to laugh at my misery. "You need to talk to him. Stop being a coward and face him. Are you afraid of someone a foot smaller than you?" "Go to hell." I said through gritted teeth and he laughed. "Good luck, brother."I cursed his existence and the day he was born but that was just ironic. My eyes softened when I looked at Silas and my blood boiled in anger when I saw the cuts on multiple parts of his body. His arms, legs, thighs, stomach, chest. His face was beaten and bloodied but there was no cut. I'm thankful that we got there on time before they killed him. I don't know what I would do if we lost him. I unconsciously massaged his hair to soothe him in his sleep, but he stirred instead and I panicked when his eyes fluttered, a sign that he was waking up. A few minutes later
Chapter Forty-Nine: Longing LeiromI was surrounded by nothing but darkness.I was behind the wall separating me from Waian's consciousness and the outside world like a coward, but it was what I chose. To protect my family... and the mate I rejected. The beast continued to grow stronger, but I am using all my strength and power to suppress him. I couldn't even tell whether it's night or day anymore with the lack of contact from outside. I can feel Waian trying to get past the wall but he couldn't. Every moment that passed, I had nothing and no one else in my mind but Silas. One of the reasons I built a wall is because I didn't want to witness how they make love. How they will take each other's innocence while I was locked in darkness. I didn't tell Waian about it, but the reason why I didn't claim Silas's physical body was because I wanted him to claim it. They deserve to be each other's firsts because I am already tainted and I didn't want to taint Silas's innocence. As sappy a
Chapter Forty-Eight: Beast to the RescueSilas"What is the meaning of this, Lady Lira?" I asked in a stern and firm voice, not showing how scared and shaken I was inside. The three wolves remained in that form, baring their fangs at me and growling, while the three men started intimidating me with their tall build. Lira, who had a smug look on her face, crossed her arms. "You are here to die. What else, your highness?" She emphasized the title in mockery, scoffing under her breath. "What absurdity. You? A highness? Come on. Did you have fun making a fool out of me, hmm? Did you enjoy humiliating me?!" She was about to slap me when I caught her hand and pushed it away. "Didn't you learn your lesson? Do you really want to die that much? I already spared your life, Lira, you should be grateful!""Grateful?" She repeated and made a sound of disbelief. "You humiliated me in front of the queen! Now you will see the real meaning of power." She mocked me, motioning the others to hold me b
Chapter Forty-Seven: KidnappedSilasWe turned to the owner of the voice to see the queen and everyone bowed their heads in respect. "My queen." I greeted her and looked at her face to see a calm yet angry face, proving that she did witness what happened."I heard stories about you, Lady Lira, but I didn't think I'd witness it before my eyes, in my palace, and it's even inflicted on my family." Lira's innocent facàde was back as she ran to the queen and kneeled before her with a pitiful look on her face."Your majesty, it isn't what it looks like. It wasn't my intention to harm Prince Silas, but he's been harassing me since I came here! He's been threatening me to never go back and stay away from Prince Waian! He insulted me in front of these servants and I... I was just hurt. Please forgive me!"To say that I was disgusted by her would be an understatement. If she was born on Earth, she would be a great actress and even I would believe her. "Your majesty, our queen, that isn't tru
Chapter Forty-Six: What True Power IsSilasBecause of what I did, for leaving without informing anyone, I was punished by writing a whole book containing all the queens and what they did during their reign. I couldn't really complain because I admit that it was irresponsible on my part. I let my feelings get the best of me. Despite what happened, good news happened in the palace. At fifteen, Prince Ekish was finally able to shift into his world for the first time and we were able to witness it. The scene was magical and fascinating, really. I had already witnessed Waian and the king shifting, but witnessing a werewolf shifting for the first time was amazing. We were having dinner by the pond when Prince Ekish stumbled away from his seat, complaining about feeling like his whole body was on fire. His family was calm and I was the only one panicking. "Why are you not doing anything?!" I exclaimed and went to help him, but Waian pulled me back, wrapping his arms around me from behin
Chapter Forty-Five: Stronger BondI was scolded by the king and queen when we came back to the palace. Surprisingly, our journey was not as bad as it was the first time. Because Waian was in a rush to find me, he had to use the royal carriage, resulting in everyone recognizing him. My people cheered when they saw him, praising him and showing their appreciation for not forgetting their existence and caring for their well-being. They also waved at me, greeted me and screamed my name over and over again like I was their hero. I could see pride in their faces as they watched me. I thanked Okka before we left. Thanking him for encouraging me and listening to me. Waian informed him that he can visit me anytime. Truth is, Okka was already offered to move to a new house in the upper town but he refused, saying his heart is with his people and he didn't want to mingle with the snobs, and it made me laugh. Knowing Waian, he probably wants to stop and mingle with his people, but we didn't h
Chapter Forty-Four: I Won't Leave AgainSilasI left like a coward. I left the following day before the sun came up, but it wasn't easy because the palace was guarded. I dressed like a slave again and packed some clothes. I made sure Milo and the others were not around before I escaped. I was covering my face with a handkerchief, pretending to have a terrible cough. I used my seal as a slave to leave the palace and I was thankful that the guards didn't recognize me or anything. It was a good thing they didn't care much for servants either. I left with no particular place in mind. I just wanted to get away because I felt overwhelmed. I know it was a cowardly thing to do but I felt suffocated and I just wanted to get away for a while. Lira's words struck me like lightning. She opened my mind to the possibility that I could ruin Waian's life. He would be with me, he wanted to be with me, and he would never allow me to leave, but at what cost? What will my existence do to him? To Leir
Chapter Forty-Three: InsecuritiesSilasEveryone bows their head before me. They show respect, but I don't think they really do. I can see it in their eyes. I can see mockery and judgement behind them. They call me 'Your highness', but they probably think so lowly of me, especially the nobles. Milo and I are on our way back to my quarters. I still feel awkward calling it my palace. If I could choose, I'd choose to live with my mate. We only sleep and wake up next to each other when we mate, but we are not allowed to live in one place. I was curious why, and Waian told me it was for our safety just in case a war breaks out or there is an assassin. If we are living together, it'll be easier for them to kill us both. That thought is terrifying and I hope it won't happen. "Your highness." A group of female servants greeted me, and I instantly noticed three of them who had scowls on their faces. "Have you forgotten your manners? Shall I educate you, servants?" Milo sneered at the three