Azalea sat in his mother's chambers, bereft of words.
"Mother, I find your accusations rather offensive". King Azalea said.
"Believe it or not, you married a whore. I'd rather die than let her give you a child that is not yours". Grand Queen Seria said.
"Don't wish for what you wouldn't want mother. Beware of your words, there is power in the tongue". King Azalea warned her.
"Exactly. I know what I say because I would go extra miles to live". Grand Queen Seria said.
"Mother..." King Azalea started but his mother cut him off.
"You're here arguing unnecessarily about something you don't know, instead of asking me why I'm saying this. You think I'll just wake up one morning and accuse two little girls? Don't I have better things to do than forge lies that'll take me absolutely no where?" Grand Queen Seria asked in anger.
"Mother, it's not....." His mother cut him off again.
"Of course you'll say it's not like that. N
"Last night, Jade came to me bearing news that Bruno is alive. I couldn't quite believe it myself as I had seen to it that he be killed. She then told me that it was Alicia's doing. I was baffled as Alicia had been unconscious. Then she explained that her grandmother used to tell her as a child that witches have the power to detach their spirits from their body without dying totally. Alicia detached her spirit from her body and went to save the boy. When she woke, she then went to a cottage she made in the Redmines for the boy. Jade reminded me of the times I overheard Alicia talk to herself. She said her grandmother also told her witches have spirit animals and she once overheard Alicia calling them Night and Candy. Then she overheard Alicia telling her twin sister that the spirit animals sacrificed their vitality for her to make a healing potion for the peasant boy. That's how he was revived and she took him out of the Kingdom. Earlier yesterday, when she was reported missing, Jad
Alicia finished her bath and they both returned to the main room. They heard the loud clicking of heels and both turned to the door. "Alicia!" They heard their mate yell before pushing open the door forcefully. Alicia's breath caught in her throat when she saw the Grand Queen behind and the furious look of her mate. "Am I not enough? Why go ahead to have an affair?" King Azalea asked. "What?!" Alicia didn't know when she spoke up. Who labelled such an accusation against her? "You're asking me what? Why are you such a cheap whore?" King Azalea asked angrily. He landed a slap across her face. Alicia held her cheeks, the pain stung, her eyes teared up. "Azalea I have no idea what you are talking about. How could you just wake up and accuse me of having an affair?" Alicia asked. "Are you questioning me?" He asked, going closer to her. She shifted back in fright, still holding her cheeks.
"We want to go back so turn this vehicle back to the mansion". Alicia said. "I'm sorry I can't My Queen. I'm working....." Alice but him off before he could finish. "We don't care about your stupid order. Turn this car around or we'll jump out". Alicia threatened. When the twins saw he didn't budge, they gave up and rested back on the car seat. Their mind wasn't at rest. They needed to return back to the mansion. No matter how much they hated the place and the people in there, one thing was specific, their mate was in there. They hated him but they wouldn't want him dead either. They couldn't keep running from their problems and fears. Marline would still come after them. Titus was happy the twins had stopped disturbing him about going back. Their voices were compelling but he had to do as told and which was to turn back at the junction of the four trees. Alicia and Alice decided to give the driver one last chance. If he didn't turn back, they'd have to jump out. Exactly at the
Another car arrived in the parking lot and Bruno jerked his head up to see Alicia and Alice exiting the car in a rush. "Alicia!" He called and her head snapped in his direction. She rushed towards him with Alice by her side. "You made it. I wish I could hug you now but I don't want to attract so much attention. We've already been labelled whores". Alicia said. They heard a loud crash and they snapped their head in the direction of the door before looking at themselves again. "We have to get in there". The trio rushed towards the door but were stopped by a couple of guards. "You can't go in there. The King had given a command that everyone should evacuate the mansion". The guard said. "Can't you see how selfish that is of you? The King is in a battle of life and death. No one knows what is going on in there and you all are too cowardice to go check in out ways to help your King". Alicia said "N
The four watched in awe. Who was the beast? A deep growl and loud roar escaped from Azalea's beast. Alicia and Alice looked at each other. "Grand Queen Seria". The whispered at the same time. Azalea stared at his mother's beast form that lay on the floor. She had taken his place. He jumped on Marline and Alice and Alicia rushed forward to help him but were quickly stopped by Jade who shot a ball of white light towards them. They jumped and it landed on the floor. They watched as the floor burned, bumbling as though acid had been poured on it. "I'll handle Jade alongside Alice. You and Alicia kill Marline". Bruno said to the witch hunter's son. "You need a sword. Both of you". Hundzai's son said. He used his mind and two swords appeared in Alice and Bruno's hands from the weaponry. "Thank you". They said and Jade chuckled. "Bringing a pen knife to a sword fight huh?" She chuckled. "Jade happened to you? Why did you chang
A ray of bright white light shined and everyone raised their hands to cover their eyes. A lady in white appeared. The very same lady Azalea had been seeing and the same Alicia had seen. "I've come to take you with me". The lady in white said. "Akira". Grand Queen Seria was heard to whisper. "You know her?" King Azalea asked his mother, shocked. "She's....." She stuttered, spitting out blood. "She's what mother?" King Azalea asked. "She's Sasha's mother". "Sasha's mother? I don't understand. Which Sasha?" King Azalea asked, confused. "Your late sister, Princess Sasha. I was never her biological mother. Your father had an affair with Akira here who was a maid. And it was a taboo for the King to have another child besides the one from his legitimate and first wife. So your father had to send us both away. After she gave birth to Sasha, I..." Grand Queen Seria spit out more blood. Her end was near. "You what mother?
The funeral had been successful. Bruno and Anthony, Hundzai's son had been given a spare chamber where they had their shower and dressed up for the funeral. The whole Vampire Kingdom had been present. It marvelled the twins as it was on such short notice. But it was the burial of the Grand Queen of the vampire Kingdom, everyone had to be present. After the funeral, King Azalea asked that the people that resided in Bandore to wait behind. Bruno and Anthony were set to leave alongside the King of Syrak so Azalea attended to them first. "What is your name?" He asked Hundzai's son. "Anthony Your Majesty". He replied. "Well Anthony and Bruno I thank you both so much for coming out here to fight for the good of the Kingdom". He said to them. "It was a pleasure". They chorused. "Also Bruno, I am deeply sorry for what happened to your mother and how my mother treated you. I would have come to your rescue but my mother had induce
"About Rose". Alicia started. "What about her?" Alice asked. "I think we should have a conversation with her. Ask for an explanation as to why she betrayed us. I mean we came here together. We were in the same pack, she was our best friend. She suddenly betrays us. I'm beginning to think it was one of Marline's spells. It's the same thing Claire did". Alicia said. "If you think so. Maybe we should. A lot of unexplainable things have happened prior to our meeting with Marline". Alice said. "True. Somehow, we'll have our answers". Alicia said. The door opened and King Azalea stepped in, bearing news that was sure to gladden the twins' heart. "I thought you both will be waiting naked". King Azalea said, chuckling. The twins joined in laughing. "What's the fun in that then?" Alicia teased. "You'll have to take it off yourself". Alice drooled. "My mates are becoming naughtier. Who's spoiling my
"Azazel, please get the barbeque stand outside, the others will be here any moment” Alicia called out as she ties Elsie's hair in front of the mirror. “On it” Azalea called back from the other room in the house. “Here, all done” Alicia said to her six year old daughter, Elsie. “I look pretty mommy” Elsie said happily with her tiny voice. “Yes you do, darling. Now why don't you go join the others outside to get everything ready?” Alicia said “Okay Mommy” Elsie said and got off the stool and running out of the room. “No running in the house” Alicia said in a loud voice to stop Elsie from running. She heard her daughter's footsteps slow down before resuming her running again. Alicia sighed but a smile danced on her lips. It has been 14 years since The bluecrest moon was created and by far it was the best years of her life. With a kingdom of their own, her sister close by, their mate and so many children… she wanted nothing more. So much have happened since that day when the vampir
"Alice, quit looking at yourself in the mirror and get ready to come out, all the guests have arrived” Alicia scolded with an eye roll. Her sister was always obsessed with a mirror, it was hard to pull her off it even when there are crowds of people anticipating their arrival. “I'm coming, mom” Alice said sarcastically before turning to join Alicia at the door. “Are you ready?” She asked with a softer tone, she was so nervous, it was why she couldn't stop worrying about her appearance and kept checking herself on the mirror. “No… I swear to the goddess that I'm not ready” Alicia blurted out in a shaky breath. Alice chuckled and took her sister's hand, “I'm not ready too but we have to get our shit together for this important day. It is time to show ourselves to the world and let them see our power, got that? She said. Usually it was Alicia who was stronger mentally and more encouraging, but now it was the other round. Alice couldn't blame her, no one can be strong all the time.
“Dear girls and Azalea, if you are reading this then it means you know that you all are mates. You be wondering how I know this, the truth is Azalea father and I knew all along. Azalea may not remember but he always wanted to visit Anna when she was pregnant, he presence used to relieve her of any pain that the girls were causing her. He was the first to say that it was twin girls in her and he claimed they were his babies. It was already very obvious that you all were mates. I truly apologize to Azalea, you must have been very sad and angry about your father's death, perhaps you think I killed him. I promise you I didn't. Your father was a very good friend of mine, we were good friends until our last breath, I still wished I said goodbye to him in a better way, the last time I saw him we were in an argument. He said he wanted me to take the heirloom and only give the kids when they realize that they are mates because his time was drawing near and I was very angry at him for being
As early as five o'clock, Azalea and the girls went outside the pack house to find out what Louis had hidden so securely, they greatly suspected that it was the heirloom but they didn't want to conclude without seeing it first. After the fun they had all through the night, their bodies wanted to sleep like the other members of the pack but they resisted because they were curious about what Louis was hiding from them all these years. The cold morning air made the girls shiver a little but they kept walking till they arrived at the three tall trees. They were arranged like a triangle, the girls couldn't help but remember the games that they played with their parents there under these trees. It was a place that held beautiful memories for them. “What now? Where do we dig?” Alice asked in confusion. The area between the tress weren't very small, it would take a couple of hours to dig every inch around it. The tri- couple stay quiet and they thought deeply, then Azalea said, “We could
“I'm back lovebirds” Bill said, breaking the moment and walking up to them. It was clear from his beady eyes that he must have shed a tear or two while he was at Louis and Anna's grave. Everyone laughed along with him, when the laughter dies down, he spoke up again, “Alpha Louis, goddess bless his soul, left something for you girls. He had told me to tell you only when you both have found your mate” Bill said. “Really?” The girls chorused in surprise. What could their dad have left for them that can only be discovered after they found their mates? Even Azalea listened with rapt attention. “Yes, perhaps he knew he would not be there to give you in person so he instructed me to” Bill said with a hint of sadness in his voice. “What is it uncle Bill?” Alicia asked. Bill pursed for a few seconds before saying, “When you girls were just babies, your father tattooed some words on you. He told me to tell you girls and your mate to find the tatto
The pack looked a lot different than before, this was probably because the place was being lively again, the weeds were cleared and destroyed houses rebuilt. It wasn't perfect but it was better, it goes to show how much progress they made in just one day of coming here. Azalea and the twins went around giving orders and making sure everything was alright. The wolves weren't scared of Azalea, despite being imprisoned they still knew what has been going on, they knew he was the girl's mates and that was why he released them and brought them back to the pack. They also know of Alicia and Alice sufferings in the vampire kingdom, they were grateful that the girls still remembered them after everything that happened. They could have remained as the Queens of the vampire kingdom and enjoyed a good life with their mate but they didn't, they still had their pack in mind. And as for Azalea, they forgave him when he released them and assist in rebuilding the pack. After the hardwork du
After some arrangement and planning, Azalea and the girls left the kingdom to the long abandoned pack. They wanted to find the heirloom, bury their parents properly and set everything right. Who would have thought the same person who came to ruin the pack months ago, would be the same person to fix it? The power of a mate bond was seemly too overpowered, the moon goddess matched accurately. Azalea left the kingdom to a few trusted aids to take care of, he didn't know for how long they would be gone so he had to make good preparations. The drive to the pack was in a comfortable silence, the girls enjoyed the cool air and also thought about their parents and the pack. They wanted to do right by them and be better daughters and pack leaders. The planned on bringing the pack back to life and their mate was going to help them. It was their sole reason of returning, the heirloom was a secondary reason. When they arrived at the pack, the twin's eyes couldn't help but
“What do we do now?” was the only thing Alicia could say, she couldn't defend her father as firmly as she did before but deep down she knew her father would never try to steal. This case was all too strange. “We go get answers” Azalea answered plainly. “What do you mean? Alice asked, confused and curious. “Perhaps, it's time to visit the pack together. I have postponed our vacation flight, we need to get answers and we need to get it now” Azalea said in a firm voice that the girls seemed to resonate with. “Yes, We need to find out what happened all those years ago and the whereabouts of the heirloom” Alicia said and Alice nodded in agreement. Azalea eyes softened as he heard them, he didn't think they would be so willing to help him find the heirloom even when it meant that their father had taken it. He had been thinking of a way to tell them about it but he didn't know
“Wait… you mentioned that you wanted to obtain some information from my parents, what was that about?” Alicia suddenly asked. Azalea's eyes flashed with an unreadable emotion and he said after a sigh, “I think it's time to talk” The girls ears perked up with rapt attention, they wanted to know what was so important to Azalea that he had to attack their pack with force. Azalea inhaled and exhaled deeply before beginning his narration, “Years ago, your father and mine were very good friends. They were quite close too. I was very young then and you girls hadn't been born, I can only remember little fragments of memories but as I grew older, I understood them more. There was an heirloom that the vampire kingdom had, rumour had it that only a few people had seen it but yet it was so powerful, it was why no one dared to attack the kingdom. Over the years, my father fell very sick, I was fifte