Rayell POVCallox words kept ringing in my head, as I stared at him dumbfounded…,He couldn’t possibly be serious, he couldn’t be thinking of…,“Why?”, it was the only words that could form in my mind,“I’m tired of the constant burdening of the crown on me, And I refuse to lose you to it”,“Since when has the crown been burdening, yes I know it’s difficult, but you love this, you love these people, you love taking care of them”,I tried reasoning some sense into his head,“And at what cost, till I lose you..?, no way”,“So you want to relinquish because of me?”,“I want to relinquish because I wish to protect you, you are all that matters”,“What about your people, your friends, don’t they matter? they need you, you are their rightful king”,“Not anymore, they all mocked and judged you, they didn’t even sympathize that you were just a victim, and you call them my people?”,I huffed out, as romantic as the idea of him wanting to sacrifice everything for me sounds, it was still pretty
Dustin POVI have finally been discharged from the royal infirmary, the head of the royal infirmary had noticed the wolfsbane and thankfully he’d stopped it,And so I was back to my room, healed and recovered, it’s been two days now, and I was still pondering on what Callox said,There hasn’t been any meeting with the trusted circle, meaning he hadn’t met them to relinquish his position,I wondered why and if he was just bluffing that day, He probably had to, for Callox cherished the crown, he wouldn’t just give it up, and not even for Rayell,I had been cooped up in my room, as I was trying to avoid Callox and his possible anger, I was also trying to avoid Elijah,But for some reason, I feel like he’s been held captive by Callox, it was something he could do, I just didn’t have any proof of the matter, for if I did I would be on to the trusted circle and telling them these,As it could cause great trouble for Callox, and I liked when he was in trouble,The rapt sound of a knock bro
Callox POVThe sight before me made my anger boil to the brim. I strolled my wheelchair towards Dustin, and I pushed him off Rayell.Who looked like a mess, with whimpers, tears, and bruises, especially over her face.The sight made my anger boil as I strolled the chair to Dustin, who lay on the floor; from the impact of my push on his body, I fell on the floor with ease, and I stayed on top of him. I began hitting him.And this time harder, blood oozed out from his already broken face; I kept hitting him.As the sight of Rayell's bruised face replayed in my head.I was about to land him the next blow when he used whatever strength he had to push me off him, then he stood off and ran away.Annoyed by what was going on, I tried to stand up and go after him.But the disadvantage of being crippled is that your legs don’t listen to you.I, however, crawled out in a hurry from the room; I went back to whatever guard could hear me.“Do not let him get away, do not, or you are all dead!!” I
Kai POVDustin looked frozen, and I smirked as I enjoyed his reactions.“How did he…, why didn’t he kill me…? What is going on?” his thoughts rang in my head.Sometimes, the abilities got annoying, especially when the recipients kept thinking nonstop.“I’m no monster. It’s why you are alive,” I answered him…,“Why did you keep me alive?”Smart…, he didn’t seem to buy my kindness, clever and a bit annoying cause I wanted his loyalty and worship.I wasn’t going to get any if he kept distrusting me. Well, I was just going to prove otherwise.“I need you…, and you need me more”,“I don’t buy it, and what could you possibly need me for?” his thoughts said again,“Wouldn’t you wanna be king? I got that information from your head, you want to rule, but your brother keeps being an obstacle, you even planned on meeting me to discuss a bargain, but you found out your brother tried to offer you a sacrifice, you got angry and tried to rape his girl..; he caught you, beat you to death…, and now yo
Dustin POVAfter I got settled in, I was taken to a much more private court. A table for two was placed in the middle, along with dinner foods.Kai was already sitting there, and now he’d put on some expensive-looking suit; I honestly wondered what his obsession with clothes was with him.Forgetting that he could hear my thoughts, he smiled at me, and I remember he must have heard everything.I took a seat. Some of his men stood at the far end of the court, but there were four of them while the lady who’d attended to me opened the covered food.The sit of delicious food greeted me; my throat salivated at the sight,“Dig in,” Kai said.And I began eating,Thankfully, he didn’t have any conversations until I finished the meal.He also ate a little, compared to me, though,His server girl took the dishes and left. She came back and replaced the dishes with bottles of wine,Which she poured out for the both of us.Kai raised the glass to cheer, and I clicked my glass with him,“Now to the
Callox POVThe next few days were spent training my men, preparing them to ambush Kai’s castle. I also spent the following days with Rayell, helping her get over the incident that took place. The calming pills were working, as she was gradually becoming better and back to her usual self.Although she’d gotten a bit angry and vengeful, which would be the effect of my presence on her, it was all good.Cause being vengeful and angry kept one alive sometimes,She’d opted to be part of the training; however, she didn’t want to agree, but she did strike a good bargain.And in no time, I found myself teaching her about the arts of war,It was needed…, for the day we were to attack Kai. I might be a bit distracted to help her out.It was all part of Allen’s plan.I heaved a deep sigh as my mind drifted off to a few days ago.. when Allen had dragged me to his charm room,“This better be good,” I retorted back at him sharply.“It is. I think I might have found a way to end all this once and for
Rayell POVTonight, Callox and his men were going after Dustin and Kai, and we had spent over two weeks training vigorously for the attack. Well, mostly the men, me, and Callox…, callbox has been extra touching.Not that I didn’t enjoy it, I just didn’t know if it was because he was Afraid that he wouldn’t make it back alive or if he just wanted it.The thoughts and speculation were driving me crazy; half of me knew that he was scared that he wouldn’t be alive, and the other half of me hoped that he was just being paranoid.For I didn’t think I could handle the thought of him being dead. He was my life, my anchor, Without him, life just didn’t have any meaning.I heaved a deep breath. It was going to be alright, and he had a plan with the moon priests,I should just have faith. It was all going to pan out well in the end.I turned to my surroundings. We were all outside. I was seated inside a war carriage, and the callbox still addressed his men. And when he was done, he got into the
Callox POVI felt like I was in absolute hell, with my body feeling so dry and sore. Rayell was beside me crying, which made me believe she wasn’t in her senses when she attacked me.Her body was oozing out blood, which didn’t look so good. It made my fear elevate higher, but I couldn’t do anything about it; the pain could barely allow me to move around.All I could do was painfully stare at her. Her hands were tightly clenched around mine while her body cuddled against mine.I wasn’t going to die. When my blood is fried up, I’ll have a new one, and Kai would be too weak to do anything to me. It seemed Allen's plan worked as he shifted vigorously on the floor.I was, however, worried about Rayell. I didn’t know what was wrong with her, and I feared losing her.I held her closely to myself and did a silent prayer in my head before my eyes grew weaker and my vision went black.The next time I opened my eyes, I was no longer in the woods. I was on my bed in my palace. The room was empty,
Rayell POVI have been trapped in this dark, endless void for what feels like an eternity.Kai had trapped me in a cage. And when he did come back to remove me from the cage. I did not have the strength to even get out of it.My body was all covered with goo and slimes. And my breath was short.I knew I had only a short time to live. And all I could do is think of was callox.Thoughts of him were what made the whole torture bearable.It was the faint glow that made my spark not to die.Suddenly, a gentle voice whispers in my mind. “Lady Rayell.”I turned around. But nobody was there.The voice was a soft, melodious voice, unlike anything I’ve ever heard before.“Who is it?”“I’m Princess Diane from the Bluebird Village, and I have come to help you connect back to your lover.”Confusion filled me.“To callox?”“Yes.”“Why can’t I see you?”“That isn’t important. What is that I can get you to see your lover?”“Can you at free me from this torment instead?”“I’m afraid I can’t. The dama
Allen POVI had left the palace feeling very angry. I couldn’t believe just how selfish the king was.He had another chance to make everything right. And he was still just concerned about his lady!I should have advocated for him to be removed. We needed a Lycan king who would protect his pack. His kingdom.Not a weakling.Well, it seemed I would have to handle things on my own.The moon goddess had been furious at me, and that was cause she had to face queries with the higher-ups in the heavens.The weapon I had been working on to use against Kai had been a total failure.The number of wolves dying was increasing massively. I felt really stuck. I was going through some books to see if I could find anything that would help.But so far, it had just been useless.I was still scaling through the books when one of my servant boys came barging into my chambers.“My lord.” He greeted.“What is it? I told you I didn’t wish to be disturbed.”“I apologize. But there is a woman at the gate. S
Callox POVI waited for Allen in the royal halls. While the guards packed up the dead bodies on the floor.When Allen came in. He had a very very grim expression.“Good day. Sire.” He bowed.“How bad is it?”He sighed. “The moon goddess and the entire heaven are angry with us. At our way of defeating Kai. They wanted to wipe out the whole of the Lycan kingdom. But I had to plead that we are given some time before they do so.”“And did they answer?”“Yes. However it is a very short limited time of two weeks.”I sighed. As if life couldn’t get any more harder.“Rayell went crazed. I believe it's cause of Kai.”“You are right. She did go crazed cause of Kai. He has been triggered.”“How is this impossible? I thought you got rid of him?”“I subdued him. I was trying to form a sword that would finally exterminate him from her. However, I do not think it’s possible anymore.”“What do you mean?”“For Kai to be killed. Rayell is going to have to die.”That statement sounded like a death sente
Callox POVI have been searching for rayell for days now. And yet every one of my searches had proved abortive.And the more I couldn’t find her. The more I went crazier. I wondered what on earth I was to do with this information.I had started shouting and sleepless nights. My mind felt like it was in a jumbled state. Sometimes I end up wallowing in bed. And Crying about everything.In the meantime. I noticed my legs had gotten more responsive. And I was even able to stand.Which was quite a lot. The cure was indeed working.However, I didn’t feel happy about it, cause she wasn’t here to share in the joy with meLiam helped with my leg routine every morning. Teaching me how to get used to my legs and all.However, I didn’t care much about it. Cause It felt like life had suddenly become to difficult to live in. In her absence.I was dying of fear and worry as to whether she was fine or not.Or if she needed me! I also felt immense guilt for not being able to stand up and defend her l
Rayell POVI had been staying at the cottage house for three days now. And I was already tired of the routine living style.Wake up, shower, eat, read some books, take a nap. A stroll. Read. Nap. Dinner. Then it goes on to repeat the whole actions over an over again.It was truly exhausting. I spent most of the time thinking of callox. To the extent that I started seeing him everywhere in the house.I felt I was going crazy at some point.I sat in the balcony of the cottage home. Taking in the fresh breeze and keeping time with reading.I was lost in it till elara came with a tray of snacks.She dropped it, did her courtesy greeting, and left. It’s how our lives have been. No talking or relations beyond that of a maid and her Lady.It was exactly like I had asked her to do. I felt bad about it. But it was for the best.After the snacks. I went back into my room and took an eventful nap.When I opened my eyes I noticed how clouded the place was.And how the wind was howling in the di
Callox POVI was pacing in the hallways. Still angry over Marcus' declaration. I couldn’t believe he had done that to his granddaughter.He had been cool with the idea of us being together. So why did he do that?After his declaration, the council, as usual, declined Rayell, who was my Luna.Though her name had been cleared, she could be in the palace. But I doubted that would feel like good news to Rayell.I wondered how she would feel about this. It sure would hurt her that her only family had been against the idea of her being happy.I fisted my hands, awaiting him. The council members came out of the meeting room. When Marcus saw me, he swallowed hard. It took everything in me not to snap the life out of his neck.Years of respect and the sacrifices he made to the royal family. Was what Kept me from doing so.“What was that for?”He ignored me and kept walking away.“I am talking to you!” I retorted in an authoritative tone.Which had him stopping.“It was needed.”“You destroyed
Rayell POVAfter Callox left and I cried my eyes out, Marcus came knocking on the door,And I told him how desperate I was to leave, and he told me he understood. He brought Elara, my handmaiden, with who I had gotten close over the past few months.We had to change into maid's clothing so I could easily escape the palace floors, and then we entered through a tunnel.When we got outside, we noticed that Marcus arranged for the carriage and horses to take us to the supposed destination.I wondered if Callox would realize that I was gone early,I doubted it cause he probably would be too busy preparing to get married. Anger seeped through me.What happened to fighting for my cause? What happened to not getting married to anyone but me? Was he lying?I wondered who it was that he was getting married to, and somehow, I felt jealous that I wasn’t in her position, I didn’t have enough political gains to be worth being his wife.We arrived at the supposed destination, which was a little cot
Rayell POVImmediately after Lady Aria attacked me, I lost consciousness of myself for a while.However, when I finally regained it. It was for a short period. And that was to see my body fall to the floor.It grew eminently dark again when I finally opened my eyes.I noticed I was back in that desolate dream world. And this time, I was in a cage. My hands and legs were high-tied to a cage.I rattle against the cage. Trying to get out of the cage.But it was just too tight. “You are not getting released out of that.” Kai's voice echoed.“What have you done to me?”“You’ve been subdued. I told you it was going to happen sooner.”“Subdued? As in, you took over my consciousness?”“Yes, darling. Now, sleep tight. I have got some unfinished business. And when I do achieve it. I will do you a favour of killing you.” He said.“No! No! No!” I screamed. But it was too late. A mist came up. And soon, my eyes went blank.Kai POVWhen I finally woke up, I realised that I was in an infirmary.I co
Rayell POVI sat in the royal garden, enjoying the cool breeze that tainted my skin,A harsh reality to the turmoil I was facing deep inside. My mind was still reeling from the conversations I had with Callox just when I thought things were going fine for us.I had been painfully knocked out of my sweet life and reminded of the harsh reality of life. Callox said he was going to do his best not to get married to someone who wasn’t me, except I didn’t know how to feel about that cause there was a high chance that he was going to go against his wordsAnd I have no idea if I would be able to handle such a thing when it happens. Seeing him with another woman would surely break me.If only I hadn’t gotten myself involved with Dustin's games, then maybe I would be here planning my wedding and not here confused about the next step to take,I was still lost in my thoughts when I sighted lord Marcus at the far end of the garden. He was having some discussions with the lords,When he saw me, h