Joy's POVI was sitting at the edge, leaning against the wall with smiles gracing my bloody face, and even though my entire body was hurting me so much, it couldn't stop the happiness that brimmed my heart and made me beam in excitement watching Selene in her ravaging beast form.I knew at that moment that I was safe. She was going to save me from death and also save my mother. I cringed when I watched her crush the head of that bodyguard, but it was accompanied with great satisfaction. It was a sight of relief to see the helpless Selene, whom everyone in the pack bullied and treated so badly, turn into a badass vampire, ruthless and unforgiving. Her eyes glow with rage, pure fury that burns like a lake of fire. The smile on my face vanished the moment Andrea scrambled towards me, flustered and sweating profusely, with his eyes filled with terror after seeing how brutally that bodyguard was killed, and hearing Selene ask them who was next.He was horrified, his entire body shaking v
Jaden's POV"I can't recognize you anymore, and the more I stare at you, the more I wonder if you are my son. What had come over you? I don't want to believe whatever the shaman said until I hear from you. Jaden, tell your mother what is going on!"The silence and tension that had lingered in the hall were finally broken by my mother's emotional voice, which sounded like she was about to cry.She appeared so heartbroken, as if I had done something strange and dreadful. My father was shaking his head in regret and sadness; those dark eyes of his were peering intently at me, and I couldn't even find words to say.A quick glance around, and I could see all the people gathered, leaving me a bit confused even when I expected it."Why are all these people gathered here? I hope it isn't about me?" I frowned, letting out a silent hiss, and the grimace in my father's face deepened. His fists balled tightly, and I could hear his sharp and rough breath of anger from where I stood. He was looking
"Is that a threat to your family? What do you mean by we don't know who you really are?" His father snarled at him, breathing heavily as they both exchanged a furious stare at each other."You will only understand when Selene dies. For now, I have nothing to tell you or the other dumb heads gathered here!" Jaden hissed, walking away with heavy steps, and even his heavy breaths of anger could be heard."Jaden, come back here!" His mother beckoned, calling out his name continuously, but Jaden didn't even pause, not to mention turn to answer her."As you leave here, make sure you are going into your room. It's better you stay indoors and meditate on all your sudden bad deeds. You are the heir and should lead by example, but now I can't even recognize you as my son. You have turned into a bad egg!" His father lashed out, and it was like it struck him like an arrow.The harsh statement from his father made him pause his pace as he swirled and glared at him, his face as cold as ice."Are yo
"You are sorry for what?" The King snarled, his eyes flinting with anger. Since he heard of Jaden's relationship with Selene, he has always been angry. Everything infuriates him, and that relaxing and all-smiling king was gone and replaced with the grumpy and hot-headed one."Calm down, Honey." The queen soothed him, rubbing his shoulders gently."Fine." He forced a smile at her, then turned back to me sternly."You know how she looks much better than anyone else. I want a clean job. That foolish girl can never use charm on my son and go scot free!" He shouted, and I could only nod continuously in fear."I want you to join the knights in that pack and kill her." He stated it with sheer authority."Okay, my Lord." I replied with a bow."You are Jaden's best friend and can betray us for him, but I have to remind you that killing you will bring no loss on me, my family, or this kingdom because you are a nobody I picked from the dustbin and gave life to. You get it?" He bellowed, and I no
Selene's POVJoy was the first to wake up and nudged at me with confusion and disbelief in her eyes."What is happening? How were we left to sleep all we wanted, and someone even came in here and took away the alarm so we could sleep to our "How were we left to sleep all we wanted, and someone even came in here and took away the alarm so we could sleep to our hearts' content?" She gasped, staring at me with widened eyes, and I quickly sat up, darting my eyes at the clock."What?" I shuddered in shock. It was past 1 p.m."Who took away the alarm and why?" I asked rhetorically, knowing that neither of us has the answer to that, but we both know that it can never be for good after all that happened last night."Selene, I think we are in danger. What if Luna had reported me? Remember, she knows everything that we did. How did she even find out? And my mother...." She screeched the last part, burying her face into her palm in distress."Luna is the real enemy, and we have to find a way to
"Fearful boy!" I laughed scornfully "I thought you just said you'd beat him till he passed out!" I mocked him as his face turned red and he growled harder."I will kill you!" He fumed, and before I could say anything, his strong palm struck my cheek in a resounding slap that almost blinded me. The pain stung so painfully that it was as if thousands of needles were pierced into my cheek. My hands were tied, and I could rub them to ease the pain, making it hurt really bad."Untie me, asshole!" I shrieked, gritting my teeth and breathing heavily as I tried not to cry, but the pain was burning."Who is that guy? What is his name, and where does he live? Who is he to you? And how did he suddenly appear that day? Tell me everything about him now!" He barked at me, his saliva splattering on my face and irritating the snot out of me."I don't know him. You saw his face. Go search for him yourself!" I huffed, exasperated, as I stared at his face. With the fury burning in me, I swear that if I
I couldn't say anything; my lips were sealed, and I could feel my heart racing in shock and disbelief. How was he able to find out my deepest secret? And can I trust him to help me achieve this?"You have to trust me. At this point, we both have to trust each other because we really need each other's help in having that which our hearts long for. Diana, we have to be in a closer relationship at this point. " He spoke in a calm tone, which betrays his evil aura and demonic scent.I flinched when he called me by my real name, Diana, and I gave him a narrow gaze."Why call me that name? Besides, why did you tell me to change my name? You are keeping a lot of secrets from me and you want a closer relationship and trust? You must be a prick!" I scoffed, slumping on the chair as I kept a stern gaze at him. He laughed briefly, his lips curling up into a smirk and those eyes glinting with emotions and secrets I couldn't even read no matter how hard I tried."We are different. I am the demon
"Don't suffocate me, babe," I teased under her arms, and she quickly released me, her eyes full of tears, which she kept drying with her palm as those pretty innocent eyes fell on me.I sat up with her help, leaning on the wall. She gently brushed aside the astrayed strands of hair covering my face; her face beamed with excitement. "I was so scared." She moaned, caressing my cheek as more tears fell from her eyes.I was weak, and my breath was shallow. I was also feeling a painful headache hitting my skull hard, but I kept a smiling face, feigning to be all fine, so she would have no reason to panic."Joy, how long was I unconscious?" I asked calmly, and she threw a quick glance at the clock, sighing as she turned back at me."It's midnight now. You've been out for almost six hours. That asshole hurt you badly with the slave mark. A wicked soul like him should be skinned alive!" She seethed, holding my palm gently, concern and care brimming in her eyes as they scrutinized my body. "D