I excused myself. The dinner was essential for me. I could see my family, and friends together under the same roof before anything unpleasant happened to me. I didn't know what to expect in the future. I wasn't even certain. Would I be breathing or not? I closed the door of the washroom behind me. I stifled a shudder. The washroom was giant enough for six people. It felt colder than I remember. I couldn't deny the spooky feeling. I couldn't rein in the other shudder that ran through my body. I heard several voices in my ears. It was impossible. I was in the washroom. It was disturbing. I placed my hands over my ears. I couldn't block the voices. It got louder. Whatever the mayhem was, it wasn't from my surroundings. After a few seconds, it fell quiet. Gradually, I peeled my hands, bringing them down to my side. I darted my gaze around, moving on my feet slowly. My heart gave loud beats before turning to a normal rhythm. I shook my head i
My smile faded to a worried frown the moment she closed the door behind her. I was more than a werewolf. Fire Queen! What did that mean? I had to find a way to reach reality. I grabbed my phone. I should talk to Mr. Morris. I messaged him quickly to see, could he meet me? I pulled in a huge breath of air as I tried to relax. My phone pinged after a second. He was in the meeting hall. It wasn't far from our house. There must be Alphas meeting tonight. I jumped on my feet and rushed to the kitchen. I could hear Mom humming in a strange tone. She was happy. I was so relieved to know. My phone buzzed. I twirled and glanced over it. My heart shuddered in dread and I jumped on my feet. I scooted to the door and didn't look back at anyone. My inner voice screeched at me. He had helped us a lot, first by providing me a job when no one wanted me near them because we stayed separately from our father. Nobody knew us. So they considered what the
She kept on pulling me. I gazed at the castle with steady eyes. I never faced so many surprises in my life before. I saw people with wings. They were so beautiful. It was hard to take my eyes off of them. I could bet I wasn't the only one with a shocked expression, dropped jaw. They were looking at us in shock, awe, perplexity, and disbelief. I could hear murmurs reaching my ears. "I'm an angel." She whispered. My head jerked to her. I stared at her back. There were two long scars on her back, "Where are your wings? Are you hurt?" I gasped. Tears blinded my version. I was thankful for her gripping my hand, "He did this?" I asked, shocked and a surge of anger coursed through me. I wanted to hurt him. She glanced over her shoulder. Her old torn gown was backless. It must be a beautiful dress someday. Her eyes shone with water but she didn't cry, "Yes," I glanced at her in terror. I opened my mouth but tears streamed down. I didn't want to think what she wo
Chapter One His grin was of pure happiness as he looked down at the twin newborn baby girls. "I can never forget the time when my daughter was born." Emotions coated Alpha's voice. His eyes turned glassy. Her smile faded a little. She glanced at her babies draped in a white soft cloth. One of them was also wrapped with a small warm blanket. The left one was fisting her hands in the air, grasping a toothless smile on her angelic face. "She's a wolf. A strong one, Lance." Her voice was painful recalling her dead girl. Her amber eyes lifted up and met with her husband. They shared a concerned look. Her second baby was sleeping. She was the younger one. Her eyes turned to her babies and she brushed her fingers on their heads one by one. It lingered longer on the younger one. Charles rested his hand on her shoulder. Her forehead was covered with sweat. It has been more than an hour since she brought two lives into this world. She was worried about her younger one.
Chapter Two Emersyn Quarles Dawson. I wrote my name on the first page of my mathematics book. I love to do maths and everything humans do. I'm born into a shifter family. My cousin, Jasper Quarles is the Alpha, my stepbrother, Luke is the beta, and my brother Drake is the alpha too. Katherine Dawson and Lancelot Dawson are my parents on paper. They adopted me from my real parents, Carla and Charles. My mother, Carla Quarles baptized me. My father, Daddy C, has one son from his first wedding and my mother has three children from her first wedding. Her middle child, Emersya Nelson Dawson died after breaking the curse. She was a queen. A queen cursed her. Everly, my elder sister told me this. Mother C said I reminded her of her. So, she gave me her name. I was okay with that. If my mother was happy. I was happy too. We weren't alike in any matter. She was a fire queen and a werewolf. When I was five, our house caught fire. My skin burnt, on the inner side of my left arm. The p
Chapter Three Jasper took out an envelope out of his pants pocket. My lips parted in shock seeing the Royal red seal over it. It was issued by Queen Reina. She's the headmaster of all academies, and head of the council of Nine, SevenA which is known as NineA, a team of powerful Alphas. Nine means the most powerful nine Alpha. She's the head of them, like our goddess on the earth. My cousin, Jasper, and Drake are part of Nine. The others are Alessandro, Edward, Daniel, and Carlos. The two spots are waiting for the rightful heirs and The king. I have heard my half-sister Ava saying that King would come and reclaim his position. I never heard any prophecy saying that the king and queen will return. But everyone believes. My mother gulped and locked her eyes on me. My shoulders sagged, and I wanted to slide under the table. "Why are you looking at me, Mom?" I asked, not liking it. Her this-look brings only restrictions for me. Neglecting my question, sh
Chapter Four I nodded and hummed loudly. Keeping my steps slow and measured, I paced toward her room. I hated my habit of listening to everyone. I should start making my decision. I started it an hour ago. As a result, my mother has locked herself in her room. Great start, Ember! I patted my back. There is an empty place in my chest. That feels strange to me today. Daddy L said that that was my Wolf's place. Gathering the little encouragement that I had in me, I knocked on my mother's room. "Mom," I waited for her to open the door. I tried to hear anything but nothing. These wolves made no noise. That made them perfect hunters. She would also have sensed me. "Momma," I slapped my palm on the door. I heaved a deep sigh when I didn't get any reply. I spun to leave. Sadness engulfed me. Would she ever try to know what I want? "Emma, here, dear." My head snapped hearing her sweet voice coming from my room. It made me frown. She used
Chapter Five . I wasn't certain that I would survive even a single day out there. Everly was right about her opinion. In simple school, I was protected by guards. They were my people, but would they consider me part of the academy? Shaking off my melancholy, I grabbed the hairbrush and ran it through my auburn wavy hair. "Ember, we're waiting." I heard a loud voice from my sister. They spoke in whispers but not with me. She's a good and protective sister. She would never hesitate to show me the real side of the world. I jogged out of the room. Reaching down the stairs, I settled into a slow gait. My sister ran her eyes down my dress. I picked a jumpsuit and put my hair down. My brows arched asking her. She smiled and nodded. She was dolled up in a beautiful black dress that was reaching her knees. Her hair was braided from the fronts, the colored locks were wavy in her Auburn hair today. She always looked gorgeous. "Ready, girls,"
I've been in many stores but this one is the biggest. It's quite unbelievable that they own it. I was expecting them to be here but they could not come because all the paths were blocked by the king. I'm missing them. I'm hoping to see them soon. Silver waved another dress in front of me. "This dress is too short." I shook my head, denying the dress She held for me. "That's the mission. Isn't it?" Elizabeth asked, chuckling. We came here in her pink car. It was quite unbelievable that technology was part of their lives. "Yes, but not that. There must be a class." I told them. Looking around the store. It didn't seem like I was not on the earth. "This one is perfect." Silver held the silky black long dress, thin strips, a long cut on one side of it. "Yes, perfect." Elizabeth clapped her hands. It would cover most of me. "Yea, perfect." I agreed. But I wasn't certain. 'You don't need to do that, Syn. You're not ready. I can fe
" I don't know that the full moon ceremony is two days away. " I shouted in a hurry, flipping through the pages of a magazine. "Gosh, dudes. Your designers are the best. Look at this one, Mama. It's difficult to pick one." I shoved it toward her. They were looking at me with a broad smile. "You're so adorable." Elizabeth tucked my hair. I flashed a smile. "So, what's the plan? We have a lot of things to do." I was worried about how we would do this. "Help has reached. Don't tense up. You should pick a dress for yourself." Mama suggested. "I like this bridal dress." Silver laid the magazine on the center of the table. It is a mermaid dress with a 3d floral print. She is perfect for this dress. She doesn't look much older than me. "I think you'll look more beautiful than that model." Elizabeth giggled. "We have two days to decide this," Mama said. Her soft smile didn't dimension when she drifted her eyes on her. I
He was furious that Cyril was his father, he kidnapped his mate and also threatened to force her to be his mate. Though Cyril didn't say or do anything like that, it boiled his blood. "So glad to be back home." Darius said. Wherever he slanted his gaze he could see dark land. He was wondering, his father managed to secure the land of Dark Wood when he was determined to destroy everything after his mate's death. He also wanted to burn Eamonn until he got satisfied with his cries of agony. But his mother stopped him. Yes, he was under the effect of black magic. That was why it was prohibited. It was also annoying him in anger that he could hear his father in his head clearly. He still didn't know how to properly rule the dark creatures particularly those that crawled under the dark and sucked all energy. They are called Oscuros. Fathers always trained their sons. He hated to admit it but he was curious to learn this talent.
They walked out of the room and we sat in awkward silence for a few minutes. "Don't ever say that you're not my friend." Elizabeth looked at me with watery eyes. I felt bad. "I'm sorry. I was upset with you that you won't stand with the right" "Don't jump to conclusions, Em. It hurts to hear it from you." Silver got back in her seat. Saddens cast over her beautiful face. "I thought. You would take the wrong side." "Never. I'm sorry he..." Elizabeth trailed off. "Was about to attack me." It was only Alessandro who did not come forward to save me. That means he favored him attacking him. Good to know. Who could save me and who would attack me? "Ales, also..." Silver thinned her lips, looking at the door. I was feeling blocked from him. "Do you know how this block thing works in the head?" I asked them. If he could do this, I could too. I haven't read the half-book yet. "Yes, it's quite simple. Say the word with dete
After a long shower, I peered into the room, cracking the bathroom door open. His room was a hall and the bathroom was bigger than anyone could think. Damn! He lives like the king of the world. He heaved a deep sigh as our eyes locked. A playful smile appeared on his face. 'It's dangerous, you know.' I heard him in my head. I lifted my brows and a blush crawled on my cheeks. I was wrapped in a black towel. It was bigger than my size. It was reaching above my knees. "There's no danger now. If you're forgetting." I stepped out from behind the door. I was eighteen. His eyes heated on my body as they drifted down. 'You're eighteen. No barrier between us now, until you don't want it.' My body heated hearing him clearly in my head. He strode over to me and wrapped his arm around me. His fingers brush the side of my waist. Flames flickered through me as he ran his hand up and rested it on my bare shoulder. He leaned close. He could feel my he
I heard Reina gasping next to me but she didn't stop or say a word. "I... " His deadly deep voice rang around. " Thee king Cyril Royal. I deprive you of your wolf and confiscate your power and right to be a royal. If you try to go near any shadows, it will bring you a painful death." He said the words loud and clear. His face was set into a deadly scowl. Mama sauntered toward and placed her hand on his shoulder. "Bad time is over." She said softly to him. He covered her hand with his and turned to her with a smile that could rob many hearts. They are in love even a blind man could tell this too. "How did you do this?" Dastien's jaw ticked as he stared at him gripping hate in his eyes. "I'm your father. The King. Accept it, I'm above you." Cyril said, his arm was still wrapped around her. "Above me! That's why you did all this. You kidnapped my mate. You were going to force her to be his mate." He fisted his hands, his eyes flashed amb
I straightened up, feeling uneasy. Something wasn't right. I need to find a way out of this place. I pushed myself on my feet. My eyes swiped on the tray. The food has turned dark blue. My eyes narrowed on it. Was it poisonous? How could it be? Eamonn brought it himself. His father didn't walk deep into the room. Could he poison it without even touching it? No! Something is wrong with Eamonn. It could be possible. These kings could do anything. I forwarded my steps toward the door. I couldn't stay here. If Eamonn wouldn't help me I have to find the path myself. Someone clad in dark clothes entered. I gasped in terror and took steps back. My big eyes were locked on the door. My hope shattered and fear raced through me. "What were you going to do?" He asked with a snort. His forehead creased together in anger. "Why are you angry?" I asked with my pounding heart. He was looking a little different. I stared at him. His eyes were pitch blac
She yanked, waking up from her dream. Sweat was covering her forehead, her heart was beating a little louder. Ancestors never showed untruth to her. There was guilt in her green eyes. She wanted to give a chance to everyone to stop this coming war which would only bring death and devastation to the door of millions of people. She fisted her silky dress to stop her hands from shivering. She still remembers the day when she was going to mate. The two powerful prince, one was a light wolf and the second was a dark wolf. They were like their titles. The light prince Chris was a good and kind soul. He always sees good in people, even in bad, too and in evil things too. Cyril was always strong and born to be a leader. He ruled her heart. She listened to her brain Killing her heart and decided to mate with a light wolf. He wasn't strong like his elder brother but she knew deep down that he would keep her happy in all circumstances. Chris was also popular
My thoughts banished my focus. Irked, I put the book down. Eamonn didn't return after saving me. I let myself sink in the sleep hoping to see some miracle. But I'm still here. no one has come to rescue me. I contemplated helping myself. My heart began to beat when I thought of reaching him in my head. "Darkice," I whispered. I waited but there was silence from the other side. I was also bound to the oath with Mama. I can't sit here. "Dastien," I whispered. I was getting impatient. Closing my eyes, I rested my head on the pillow. It felt as if I was actually my parents' princess after being in this room. The walls were cream shaded almost yellow, and red, a giant hearth and a queen size bed with four pools around it. The pillows were also bigger in size, red carpet. A lone tear slid down my cheek. 'Are you okay, Syn?' My eyes flew open, I jerked in a sitting position. "You have to tell me the path so I can go home. I don't like to be here. E