|ASTRAEA| In the quiet of the palace chambers, surrounded by the familiar faces of my family, I gathered the courage to speak the words that weighed heavily on my heart. "I'm not here to stay," I whispered softly, my voice barely above a whisper.Their smiles, though weak, spoke volumes of their understanding. "We know," my father replied, his voice filled with a quiet resignation that tugged at my heartstrings.As I gazed at them, taking in their slightly weathered faces and the subtle signs of aging that marked the passage of time, a wave of disbelief washed over me. "How long have I been gone?" I asked, my voice trembling with shock."Two years," my mother's response was barely a whisper, but it hit me like a tidal wave, leaving me reeling from the realization of just how much time had passed in my absence.And then, the question I had been dreading hung heavy in the air, casting a shadow over our reunion. "W-what of Alan?" I ventured, the silence that followed deafening in it
~16 years ago~Her little giggles echo around the palace as she runs through the hallways, her nimble maid running behind her."Astraea! We shouldn't be running!" Her maid whispers as she grabs onto Astraea's little waist. Her squeals echo and her hand flies into her mouth."Shh..we don't want the King and Queen to hear us!" Her maid warns and Astraea nods in agreement pulling her maid's hand from her mouth as she stares at a huge portrait in the hallway.Her gaze fixated on it, the dark obsidian eyes drawing her in and her maid stared back. "Who is he?"Her maid sighs, " He is one of the gods of the moon, a lonely one, he killed his brother next in line to the throne and took over the realm. His brother's mate cursed him. He is heartless and cruel, the god of werewolves.""Can he be loved?" Astraea asked, curiosity laced in her voice and her maid chuckled. "But that won't make him love you back. "Carrying Astraea in her arms, the maid strode to her bedroom tucking her in. "There is
|ASTRAEA|I gulped in disgust as my hands trembled on his buckle. Alan was infamous for having a lot of she-wolves to warm his bed. Even when he came to the kingdom he had begun playing around. I knew about it, all his sexcapades, but he managed to keep it under wraps and went with the guise that, 'he loved me and was loyal to me.'I finally got rid of the belt and his pants and briefs fell revealing his manhood. I wanted to puke at the sight."Come on, Astraea, I don't have all day…I might as well continue with my pl-" I cut him off by taking his cock in my mouth earning a groan from him and my eyes began to water.He forced it all down my throat and I could feel myself losing consciousness, I bit down on his tip making him yell as he withdrew himself."What the fuck Astraea!?"I kept my head low, thoughts of chopping his manhood and shoving it down his throats echoed through my mind. "It's no problem though, when we are married and mated, we will have a lot of time to practice." I
|ALAN|"In a few minutes, we will be inlaws so you can talk to me freely," I said to Prince Rowan who stepped back leaving me at the altar.A frown etched on his face as he stood with folded arms beside his father and mother who also looked grim. I didn't care, their sadness made it more fun.Princess Astraea, I've always had my eyes on her since she reached the age of eighteen. Dark long hair, perfect for me to pull, her innocent gray eyes, and those plum lips. Curves at the right places and an aura that held royalty.I waited for her naive father to make a mistake and he did. Her father shielded her from other alphas but in a few minutes, his precious little will be mine.My slave.The music started and Astraea walked down the aisle, her dress was loose around her waist, like she had lost weight. She stood opposite me and I could smell the fear and anxiousness oozing from her.I stared at her exposed arm, looking for faint marks from my claws but none."Do you, Princess Astraea of t
|ORION|RED.That was all I saw when I rushed to the male punching his face in until it was painted with red.He hurt her and I was going to do so-"Please, stop this." I turned with rage to see the Crown Prince of the werewolf kingdom pulling my hand."He hurt your sister." I said with a low growl, "You should be thanking me.""I don't know who you are, but I'm sure Astraea will be fine with you, please take her away from here." I released Alan as he fell to the ground like a sack of hay.I strode to Astraea swiftly picking her up in my arms while everyone else stood still watching me. Lotar, my second, picked her maid and we disappeared into thin air.•I sat across the bed where she lay. Her poorly dyed blue hair sprawled over the bed and her brows furrowed. The healers had cleaned her up and treated her.'She has bruises on her scalp, neck, and some other places. Her wounds will heal in less than a week and her hair will return to its original state by tomorrow. And she may experi
|ASTRAEA|Days blurred into nights as I recovered from the ordeal, the blue hue in my hair slowly fading away. The mirror wasn't far from my sight and I could see my black rich hair had returned to its original state. It has been days since I last saw Orion. A knock on the door interrupted my quiet reverie. It creaked open, revealing the figure I least expected."Eloise!" The name escaped my lips. she ran towards me, her dark hair bouncing as she embraced me."Princess! You are safe!". She said with relief in her voice. I pulled away and stared at her. She looked healthy."I missed you, I was worried. But the dark-eyed man said I couldn't see you until I was well." Eloise said and my mind flashed to Orion."He's your mate, isn't he?" Eloise asked, there was no denying the fact because it seemed she already knew the answer."Yes."'Our mate is a god.' Asana purred in excitement, making me roll my eyes.I stood from the bed adjusting the cream dress I had been wearing and putting on t
|ASTRAEA|I was never the rebellious type. The type who always disobeyed every instruction or talked back to their parents. Ever since Alan pulled me through the sea, I knew then and there that I was done for. The room was all dark and warm, with dark red curtains, and black carpets screaming regal. The King-sized bed was covered with a net so I couldn't see what was inside.I walked closer to the headboard, peeling the curtains away, and I came face to face with a person.It was Orion, and he was unconscious.I gasped at the sight as he laid still, I tried to tug on the non existent mate bond… that was if I was truly his mate.Beautiful ink laced on his arm, concealed by the shirt he wore. I reached to feel his heartbeat and his eyes flashed open.Blood Red.I flinched, the obsidian and the red in his eyes fought for dominance. He didn't realize I was in the room or maybe he just ignored me.What did my nanny teach me about mates?The touch.. It calms their nerves.Then I did what
CHAPTER SIX|ASTRAEA|Curiosity and apprehension mingled within me as I followed the mysterious woman into the building, with Eloise right beside me, her grip tightening on my arm.The interior was dimly lit, casting shadows that danced across the walls as we ventured further in. The air felt heavy with anticipation, and I couldn't shake the feeling of being watched."Who are you? What do you want?" I called out, my voice echoing through the space.Silence greeted my inquiry, but the woman's voice resonated from somewhere ahead. "You want help, I can help you."‘I don't feel good about this.’ Asana yelled in my head but I shut her out.She was one of the reasons I was in this situation, Calling ‘he whose name will not be mentioned’ my mate.We rounded a corner and found ourselves in a spacious chamber adorned with tapestries depicting scenes of mythical creatures and ancient battles. At the center stood a large pedestal, upon which rested a shimmering orb emitting a soft, ethereal glo
|ASTRAEA| In the quiet of the palace chambers, surrounded by the familiar faces of my family, I gathered the courage to speak the words that weighed heavily on my heart. "I'm not here to stay," I whispered softly, my voice barely above a whisper.Their smiles, though weak, spoke volumes of their understanding. "We know," my father replied, his voice filled with a quiet resignation that tugged at my heartstrings.As I gazed at them, taking in their slightly weathered faces and the subtle signs of aging that marked the passage of time, a wave of disbelief washed over me. "How long have I been gone?" I asked, my voice trembling with shock."Two years," my mother's response was barely a whisper, but it hit me like a tidal wave, leaving me reeling from the realization of just how much time had passed in my absence.And then, the question I had been dreading hung heavy in the air, casting a shadow over our reunion. "W-what of Alan?" I ventured, the silence that followed deafening in it
ASTRAEA|I jolted awake, gasping for breath as I found myself in my chamber, disoriented and confused. How did I get here? The last thing I remembered was being with Kallias, his lips on mine, the intensity of his gaze searing through me.My heart raced as I struggled to make sense of what had just happened. Kallias... I couldn't shake the memory of his touch, his scent lingering in the air around me like a haunting whisper.“Asana,” I whispered, seeking solace in the familiar presence in my mind.‘I’m lost for words,’ Asana murmured, her tone reflecting the turmoil within me.Before I could gather my thoughts, the door burst open, and Eloise rushed into the room, her expression a mixture of shock and concern.She wasted no time in crossing the room, her footsteps echoing in the tense silence. With a swift motion, she slapped my back, the sting jolting me into awareness.“Seriously?” Eloise's voice was a mix of disbelief and reproach. “You were with Kallias! Do you know how Orion reac
|ASTRAEA|“You're wasting time.” I gasped as I found myself in a meadow, this time around it wasn't just the veiled goddess.They were three.The first being was a god, with dark hair and onyx eyes. He had a slight resemblance to Orion but a very stark contrast. He was dressed in a nice outfit that seemed like it was meant for a special occasion.The second was a goddess, her hair was blonde and she had grey eyes. Her face looked calm and collected and I stared down at her arms, her protruding belly sticking out.She was pregnant.And the third one, of course, was the veiled goddess. She looked the same as I had always seen her.“You are wasting time.” The god repeated and my attention snapped to him. The goddess stared at him, “Arien, you'll scare her.”Arien. That was his name.He stared at the goddess, who stood on the other side of the veiled goddess away from Arien’s reach. His face contorted to a look of helplessness as if he couldn't reach her.“W-what do you mean?” I finally v
*Meanwhile in her realm*|ORION|I clenched my fists, trying to control my anger as I stared at Astraea’s unconscious body laid out on the bed while the healers treated her. Bruises marred her arms, and her pale skin was a clear sign of how long she had been immersed in water.“What is it? Why isn’t she up yet?” I demanded, my voice tight with frustration and fear.“I’m afraid she’s in a coma, Sire,” one of the healers responded softly.I growled, the sound reverberating through the room as Raeya tried to calm me down. This would have never happened if I didn’t have so much to do. I would have been able to watch her.“She’s fine, she’s safe here with us,” Raeya said soothingly, placing a hand on my arm.“Safe? What do you mean safe? Do you know how much can happen in a coma? She could fucking die, Raeya!” I snapped, my voice rising in anger. Raeya flinched at my aggression, but I wasn’t sorry. I was furious with myself for leaving her unattended and allowing her to get hurt.I stormed
*Meanwhile in her realm*|ORION|I clenched my fists, trying to control my anger as I stared at Astraea’s unconscious body laid out on the bed while the healers treated her. Bruises marred her arms, and her pale skin was a clear sign of how long she had been immersed in water.“What is it? Why isn’t she up yet?” I demanded, my voice tight with frustration and fear.“I’m afraid she’s in a coma, Sire,” one of the healers responded softly.I growled, the sound reverberating through the room as Raeya tried to calm me down. This would have never happened if I didn’t have so much to do. I would have been able to watch her.“She’s fine, she’s safe here with us,” Raeya said soothingly, placing a hand on my arm.“Safe? What do you mean safe? Do you know how much can happen in a coma? She could fucking die, Raeya!” I snapped, my voice rising in anger. Raeya flinched at my aggression, but I wasn’t sorry. I was furious with myself for leaving her unattended and allowing her to get hurt.I stormed
|ORION|I am proud to be a ruler of Zorzaris.As the sun rose on a new day, I found myself caught up in the bustle of preparations within the palace. Unbeknownst to me, the people of Zorzaris had decided to host a party in honor of Astraea, a gesture of gratitude for her kindness and compassion towards them.“Sire, please sign here.” Lotar rushed to me as I skimmed through the documents before signing them.Other workers stood behind him all holding documents they wanted me to review and sign.“Done.”As I moved through the halls, overseeing the final arrangements and ensuring everything was in place, a sense of excitement bubbled within me. I couldn't wait to see the look of joy on Astraea's face when she realized the extent of the Zorzaris' appreciation for her.She made me happy, and excited.She made me forget all the nightmares and all the taunts I suffered from my people and every being around the world.She made me hope.With each passing moment, anticipation grew, and as the g
|ORION|I am proud to be a ruler of Zorzaris.As the sun rose on a new day, I found myself caught up in the bustle of preparations within the palace. Unbeknownst to me, the people of Zorzaris had decided to host a party in honor of Astraea, a gesture of gratitude for her kindness and compassion towards them.“Sire, please sign here.” Lotar rushed to me as I skimmed through the documents before signing them.Other workers stood behind him all holding documents they wanted me to review and sign.“Done.”As I moved through the halls, overseeing the final arrangements and ensuring everything was in place, a sense of excitement bubbled within me. I couldn't wait to see the look of joy on Astraea's face when she realized the extent of the Zorzaris' appreciation for her.She made me happy, and excited.She made me forget all the nightmares and all the taunts I suffered from my people and every being around the world.She made me hope.With each passing moment, anticipation grew, and as the g
|ASTRAEA| Uncle Overus ran into the room and he heaved a sigh of relief as his eyes landed on the boy. “Princess Nadira has saved the royal family. May she forever rest in peace.” The boy kept staring at me, I couldn't believe it. I had a nephew. “What’s the boy's name?” “Princess Nadira named him after you because he reminded her of you so much; his name is Astrion.” I gasped as tears fell from my eyes and I opened my arms widely. “Come on, Astrion, come to Auntie.” He ran over to me and I pulled him into a warm embrace and we both sobbed. “I'm sorry I came too late, I'm sorry.” “Stop crying, mummy doesn't like it when I cwy.” “Oh, baby.” I hugged him tighter. ~~~ We stood in front of the graves of my family. Astrion dropped roses for each of them and stood beside me. “Will mummy ever come back?” “Mummy is with the moon goddess, resting.” “Okay.” If only I had come earlier, I would have been able to at least save my sister. I turned back to Uncle Overus. We had crow
|ASTRAEA| I gasped in shock as my eyes widened. I searched my surroundings, I was no longer in the forest with Raeya rather I was in my bed chamber. N-no I was back. I chuckled as I got off the bed, this- this is my Zorzaris. I stared at myself in the mirror, I was still wearing the fighting outfit I wore in the forest and my mind drifted to what Made me quickly leave. I have to go. With swift determination, I teleported myself to the werewolf kingdom. My hood concealed my features as I moved through the crowd cautiously. I dared not teleport directly into the palace; Alan must not suspect the extent of my powers—it would only worsen an already dire situation. “Did you hear?” voices murmured around me, snippets of conversation that sent a chill down my spine. “The cruel Alpha of the Blue Dawn pack wiped out the entire royal family without mercy.” “The castle is in chaos; he’s slaughtering anyone loyal to the royal bloodline. No one dares to leave their homes.” Time was running