“So, what can we do to help you?” Albert stared at him in anticipation. “Regarding what exactly?” Shadow sipped her tea that was poured by the maid. Lily turned her head at Shadow while also stabbing the cut meat with the fork. “Regarding the case you are investigating and planning? The wolf tribe and the hyena tribe?” Shadow peeked at him, she could see a hint of expectation inside his eyes which gained Shadow’s deepest sigh. “Forget about it. Just focus on falling in love. Your full cooperation is needed in order to have a successful marriage.” She placed the empty cup on the table and grabbed the cube-shaped cut beef and threw it inside her mouth. “Umm, this is good. King, Double.” The two lions immediately ran up to her. Shadow took four pieces. “Open your mouth, dearest.” The lions did what was told. Without looking at either of them, Shadow precisely threw the two pieces of beef inside each of the lions. Her action however got a strong reaction from two wolves that sa
“My love Shadow! Here you are!” The manly voice that was just next to the garden entrance, standing under the blasting sun, didn’t cease his beautiful smile on his lips. The handsome man, expanding both of his arms, called her with the utmost affection that she had never heard before. The man exhibited a warm and friendly aura all over, even the guards were swept along. The guards looked at them with warmth inside their eyes, smiling with full chests. Shadow looked happy and that was enough for them. “Tiara… is that…” She failed to finish her words as her breath hitched. “Yes, she is the Crown Prince Malikul, your beloved fiance, m’lord.” Shadow didn’t have to listen hard enough to hear the amusement under that voice. For sure that Tiara’s lips were quivering in anticipation. The girl had long shipped her with Malikul even way before they were a thing. And she was so damn loud about her ship. The moment the ship sailed, she also had never shut up about it. Parading their love st
“Heiya, dude.” Shadow greeted the youngest version of Malikul.He was only a few years younger than Malikul and was so similar to her lover. His high cheeks, hooded eyes, thick brows, high nose, dubious lips, a fine jawline, honeydew skin, and short brown hair.He was taller than Shadow but was slightly shorter than Malikul. His eyebrow curled up, simultaneously looking between Shadow and Malikul with his dubious expression.“Heiya, pretty lady. What are you doing here early in the morning?”He was the one who opened the door for them, still with his sleeping hair and pajamas. “Early?” Shadow looked up to the sky. “Dude, the sun has already peaked up, the birds chirping and it’s already 10.”The man nodded, “yeah, early morning.”Malikul rolled his eyes and shoved his brother to the side. “Move aside. Her face is getting redder under the sun.”“No, she is not.” Yet, he was unbothered by his brother’s reaction and proceeded to rub his eyes harshly.“No, I am not. I think my sunscreen
Siti, Salahuddin, Malikul, and Shadow swiftly changed their venue. Salahuddin offered Shadow a seat on one of the sets of sofas that Malikul took upon himself and voluntarily sat next to Shadow, humming happily.Siti sat next to her husband, playing with her fingers nervously.Shadow was already digging her breakfast, the same as Malikul. One was eating lamb chop while the other was at the mountain of fluffy pancakes.“Do you want to eat some?” Malikul offered his own pancake.Shadow shook her head and didn't take up the offer. “This breakfast is enough.”Malikul readily accepted. “Do you want more?” His voice was full of concern.“No, I’m good.” She raised her fork and waved the cut lamb chop toward Malikul.As if it was natural, Malikul opened his mouth before the meat was shoved inside his mouth, gently and sweetly.“This is good.” He acknowledged his own skill.“Yup, yup. We can get married tomorrow if you wish to.”Malikul snorted while stabbing his innocent pancake, veins bulged
On the other location, inside the hyena’s territory, around the palace ground, the queen hyena shifted her head to the blue-ish sky with her pointed ears twitching. Was still in her werehyena form, standing tall inside an open training ground.With a gesture, the ongoing training was promptly halted. A few heaved echoes as their lethargic bodies fell harshly on the ground.She was currently having her usual training with her comrades. Her sweaty hands grabbed the tiny towel that was offered by her people.She was half naked – with only a sports bra and combat trousers on. Her fur body was already drenched with sweat and coated with swollen veins all around. The excitement’s still inside.“Do you hear that?”“Yes, Queen Liliana.” Her right hand pointed her nostril to the sky. “It’s the sound of birds.”“Not any birds.” Liliana chimed. Not a second later, a group of predator birds was rushing at them, still far up to the sky, though. Thanks to her keen eyes, she could make out all of t
“Right this way.”Shadow dragged her gaze away from the space, meeting Canary’s amused eyes. They were similar in color to her suit and they gleamed at her. “Werehyenas are mythical creatures,” she defended herself. “This may be the closest I ever get to you guys.” She winced, not liking how that sounded. “Look, you guys perk up my curiosity.”“Enough to look at us like you are visiting the zoo?”Shadow spun, painfully aware of Canary’s excusing herself behind her. She blew out a sigh, feeling up her stupidity. “I am sorry.”“Hmm.” Canary’s light voice hummed, leading them into a royal meeting chamber. She opened the door that was coated with 100% gold, wide enough for her. “Please enter.”Shadow did. She entered the room without a sense of panic. She looked calm and was indeed calm. “Canary.” She called after pondering.“Yes, Your Holiness.” She led her toward the expensive couches and offered her a one-seater couch.“I’m good.” Instead, Shadow chose a two-seater and lounged carele
When Liliana heard her vicious intonation, she immediately made a few calculations in her mind before concluding her findings.“What will satisfy you, Lord Shadow?” She said, in a knowing voice.Lord Shadow. The title was a detectable notice at Shadow, telling her that she knew who she was. The name was indicating that she was referring to her former title instead of her current one.The former emperor.The ruthless piece of the shit emperor that ruled over the Underworld. The fucker who destroyed everything and anything to get what she wanted. The messy load of crap who unalive people for the slightest inconvenience.“Obviously, you are not seeking to demolish my hard-earning kingdom, am I right?” She said, her voice laced with sternness albeit a slight strain.“Seems my reputation precedes me, Your Highness.” Shadow didn’t even turn her body toward her.However, Liliana had the urge to bow them at her. Her murderous aura diluted her senses.“Our territory might not be as enormous a
“How and why… that information slipped out of the report?” She arched her brow and tightened her jaw.“That’s because I have sworn to secrecy.”“...Canary!” It was a warning voice.Canary immediately went down on her knees and dropped her head. “Please state your punishment. I’ll gladly accept it.”“It’s an overdue payment, don’t you agree?” Liliana crossed her leg, showing her dominance. “... I understood your intention, my queen.” Canary was hesitant yet braced herself from any upcoming dirty punishment.Liliana studied the duchess, humming low. Canary was the loyalist subject that she trusted so much. She was the only one that she could trust her back to. Yet, she readily covered for the crown princess when cornered.She had a lot of guts inside her bones and Liliana was fond of her due to that. She hated to inflict pain on her subject but an exemplar should not be half-hearted and she knew exactly what Canary should do to return the honor.Though the upcoming punishment would sul