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
"Lunch is ready. Should I serve you in your chambers or would you come down to the dining?" She asked, not daring to look in their eyes. "We would come down to the dining". Alice said and she nodded. "You can go". Alicia said and she walked out. "Let's go eat darlings. We would continue from where we stopped earlier". King Azalea said and placed a kiss on both of their lips. The trio went downstairs to the dining to have their lunch. Well garnished rice with crabs and a jug of tropical fruit juice lay on the table. The twins smiled, recalling their early days in the mansion. Their first day in fact, when they were served a slice of bread each alongside Rose. After which they were sent to work the whole day and denied deny. Those days when suffering was their second name. It was then Alice recalled Kyra, Rose's mate. How could she have forgotten someone like that. She had not seen her in what felt like ages. Mates were in
'And Bruno, the one who is yours awaits you'. Akira's words resounded in his head.'So this was what she meant'. Bruno thought.He stared down at his mate. She was so beautiful, flawless in fact. He brushed her hair and tucked them gently behind her ear. He wish he could make the car move faster but he had no such power. He had to endure the pace it was going.Soon, they arrived at their Kingdom and then the mansion. The front door busted open, revealing the royal physician. How was he aware of what had happened and arrived so quick."I was told what happened, I thought it wise to call the physician before you arrived". Claire said, peeking her head behind the doctor.Bruno was surprised to see Claire. When he left for Bandore, she didn't look like someone who would wake soon. Yet here she was, strong and agile. The color had returned back to her face."Welcome back Your Majesty". She said, curtsying in front of King Sime
"Thank you". She breathed lowly.Anthony hugged her close like his life depended on it. Of course his life depended on it. He couldn't imagine losing her when he had just found her. Rejection was one thing, death of a mate was a totally different thing on it's own. A much more painful one.He never knew his mother but he knew what her death had done to his father. He may not have been a wolf or anything out of an ordinary human but he loved his mother. A witch killed her he said. It was what drove him to hunt witches. What ended him in his cave, away from people."I will protect you Claire". He whispered but she heard it nonetheless."Promise?" She asked, looking up into his eyes."I promise". He said.She laid her head back on his chest and he nuzzled her neck.Bruno watched everything with excitement. He didn't even say a word to interrupt the bonding that was taking place. Although, he was yet to understand why Claire had rea
"Where did he go?" Claire said, tapping her lips. "Ooh. He's coming". Claire said. "Jayden?" Bruno asked, quirking up his eyebrows inquisitively. She nodded. They heard Anthony's foot steps coming up the stairs. They waited till he appeared. "Where'd you go to?" Claire asked, he ignored her and she looked down to find some cloths in his hands. He walked up to Evelyn's door and knocked. "Hand them over, I'll take it to her". Bruno said. His beast was against the idea of Anthony taking the cloth to their mate. "Don't worry. Seems you forgot about it when you were busy with Claire". Anthony said. "Anthony. I'll go". Bruno insisted. "Come on in". Evelyn's voice sounded from inside. Anthony made to open the door but Bruno was in front of him with the speed of light. "Hand them over. She's my mate". He said lowly. "You seemed to forget you had one when you were busy with my mate, chatting so freely she got carried away with it and forgot all about me". Anthony said in a much mor
"I'm Evelyn Roofer. I'm a werewolf a long way from home and I'm 18". She said, still massaging his shoulder. Bruno melted into her touch, moaning softly. "If you keep doing that, it won't end well with both of us. Not like that kind of well but it would be rushing things". Bruno said. "You mean this?" She breathed in his ear, giving his shoulder one soft massage. "You're quite the daring type". Bruno said. "Not with everyone though. Just my wolf pushing me to do things I won't do on a normal day". She said, looping her hands around his neck, still kneeling behind him. "Well I'm Bruno Simeon. I'm a vampire with two homes. Here and some miles away. I'm 22". He said. "I'm glad I met you". She said, resting her chin on his fluffy black hair. "I'm glad I met you too". He said and grabbed her right hand, placing a kiss on it. "Can I ask a question Bruno?" Evelyn asked. "Very well. You're free. Your siblings, are they really your siblings?" She asked. "If they're related to me by
After lunch, Alice and Alicia retired to their room. "I think it's high time your things are brought over to my own chambers. We can't be husband and wives and yet sleep in different rooms. I know you'll want w room for all the things you women do. You take more space than ten men. But I assure you that my closet is big enough to fit a whole mall". King Azalea said just as they were about to step into their room. "No problem then. As the King pleases". Alice said. He walked towards them and extended both arms. They entwined their arms with his and walked to his own room. "I'll have the maids move your things soon enough". He said. They got to his room and closed the door. The state of the King sized bed reminded them of an incomplete mission. "Something's reminding us of an incomplete task". King Azalea said, taking in the sight of the bed and throwing each of them a smirk. The twins winked at each other and as one, led h