Adhler's Point of View “No!” I shouted and ran to her. No. No. NO! This can’t happen. Open your eyes. Open your eyes for me, Samarah. “Yulo… call Yulo right now— you’re here… help her. Help her, Yulo,” I begged. I never thought I would do something like this. I never thought I’d beg this man. He looked at me and then touched Samarah’s face to close Samarah’s reyes… “I am no god, Adhler… I can help her get better… but I can’t bring her back to life—” “No! Do something! She can’t die! Not when… not when she thought I… no!” I cried. I should have not asked her those questions. There were people who were watching us and I had no choice but to ask her that or they would have killed her in an instant. No. No. I hugged her body and shouted. I shouted my heart out… Do I even have a heart? Do I have the means to even hug her right now? This is all my fault. I should have not left her. I should have stayed by her side… I should have— I should have never forced myself into her life
I stared at the blue and clear sky as it radiated light that I have never adored so much until today. I feel warm though my body is soaked wet at the endless lake that I am in. Where am I? Have I died? What happened to my son? Did he meet his father? Did they finally unite? I want to see him… I want to hug him… I want to live a life where I could watch him grow up and run around and do things that he wants. But how? How could I do that? The Queen has died… and they still blame me— he still blames me. Julian may believe me, but the King was not listening to her. He wasn’t listening to anyone now. “You should go back…” “Why? They don’t want me there… they want me gone… Why should I go back? Why must I go back to that place?” “Your son is waiting for you… and he’s waiting for you,” I looked at her. She had been with me before I had given birth to my son… and to my daughter who passed right after I held her. “But no one believes me,” “He believes in you… and he is waiting for
I stand in front of the room we used to meet up in. The cool shade of blue that made it different from the other doors in this hotel. How odd that I never asked him why he painted this door blue when it stands out more by doing so. The knob touches flat cold on my palm as I twist to enter. I sniff the rustic smell as it settles in my nostrils. It is a little fainter than the first time I went here. "Are you sure you're leaving?" "Do I have a choice?" Her red eyes sparkle as they stare at me with agony. I know she will be the one who will take the crowd when they start questioning my absence. She's my closest cousin, after all. But I appreciate that she did not stop me when I told her my plans. I needed this. I needed to escape from this hell if I wanted to save myself from the hell hole that night brought me. Louise holds my hand and rubs it on her cheek. "Did he really not listen to you? How could he—" "It was a mistake from the start, Louise," I smiled at her. It is true. I
Imperial Year 453 “What do you mean I need to attend the banquet?” Charlene, the youngest daughter of Duke Alphonse, exclaimed in a fury in the middle of their family dinner. It had been years since she last attended one— Charlene withdrew from social gatherings after that incident. “Watch your tone, young lady,” Adolphus, Charlene’s eldest brother, calmly said in a warning tone. His eyes land on Charlene, who’s still rebelling against the decision of her father. “Did you even consider my feelings at all?” she cried. Charlotte, her mother, looked away as she could not bear to see the situation of Charlene. Duke Alphonse, however, hardened his heart this time around. He had been letting her youngest roam free, but the presence of their whole family was personally requested by His Majesty— the ruler of the werewolf kingdom, Lightcrest. Though Alphonse wanted to refute the king’s command, the domination of the king overwhelmed him. “You just need to let the King see you, and you’re
“You should have told me you were coming home! How could you betray me, Louise!” Charlene hugs her tight. Louise laughs at her as she taps her shoulder. “There, there, my crybaby little cousin. Get back to your seat. Can’t you see how cramped the carriage is?” Louise chuckles as Charlene sits back. Louise and Charlene are on their way to the King’s banquet. Charlene tried her best to avoid attending the event, but she did not win against her father. Upon hearing Louise’s presence, Charlene had no choice but to follow. After all, Louise is one of the reasons she goes out of the mansion. “We’re here, Lady Charlene,” a knock from outside disturbed her rants. Charlene breathes in and opens her eyes. She looks out and bites her lip. “Can I go home?” “After you greet the King,” Louise caressed her cheeks and pulled her out of the carriage. A couple of pairs of eyes set their place on the two young ladies who had just arrived. Some are admiration, while some are discontent. ‘The unl
“And Charlene?” The duke asked his personal aide, Camon, but the latter only shook his head. Duke Alphonse puts down his fountain pen and stares at the moon. It is another cold night in the country, winter truly is on its way, and monster subjugation should be in a week from now — but all this could be the very least of his concern.“How could the goddess be so cruel to my child, Camon?” Duke Alphonse looked at the moon with worry and sadness as he recalled how the reports about Charlene’s stay in the academy went on.After hearing the situation from his second son, Harry, he immediately had Camon investigate the whole situation. Charlene is getting bullied not just by the werewolves but even by the other races that she comes in contact with. There was no reason for them to bully her, she’s one of the noblest bloodlines in the Lightcrest Kingdom, but the academy doesn’t really take that into account.All that matters is ability and strength. Though Charlene is exceptional when it co
The heir of the county seemed irritated with what Charlene called him. He shifted his weight and saw the son of their Beta, Weiss Heran, that is walking by the entrance. Diatrus Kembal knew something was going on between Weiss and Charlene since last semester. People are even whispering about the possible agreement between Charlene’s and Weiss’s families. ‘This is your fault for insulting me, Charlene,’ “Hah! Big word for someone weaker than a werewolf commoner… oh wait, you’re even weaker than a human, isn’t that right?” DIatrus made sure that his voice was loud enough for Weiss to take notice of them. He glanced at the man and smirked when he saw Weiss walking in their direction. Charlene stays silent, though. She looks at him in silence. Diatrus felt proud as it seemed he hit a sore spot in Charlene’s. “What? Cat got your tongue, pussy?” People around them laughed with Diatrus, but what followed was running students— hiding students when Weiss held Charlene’s shoulder. “You
"Charlene," the woman froze when the cold voice pierced her being. She stood straight in the hallway, refusing to look back. "Now, you're not even exchanging greetings with me? What is your problem?" "Problem? I have nothing of the sort, Weiss," Charlene looked at him. His forest green eyes are staring into her. Trying to dig up what's buried within her. Charlene looked away. Weiss walked to her and grabbed her by the shoulders. He leaned towards Charlene and whispered. "Meet me under the Goddess's grace," he said and marched away. The Goddess's grace… Charlene could not remember the last time they used the code they had made up when they were little. Charlene stared at his back, reminiscing how small it used to be. Charlene looked away and was surprised by the pair of eyes staring at her. It's cold yet alive. It feels like the cold breeze along the shore on a night walk. It wasn't harsh but comforting. "Care to tell me why I am having the privilege of your attention, Your Hig
I stared at the blue and clear sky as it radiated light that I have never adored so much until today. I feel warm though my body is soaked wet at the endless lake that I am in. Where am I? Have I died? What happened to my son? Did he meet his father? Did they finally unite? I want to see him… I want to hug him… I want to live a life where I could watch him grow up and run around and do things that he wants. But how? How could I do that? The Queen has died… and they still blame me— he still blames me. Julian may believe me, but the King was not listening to her. He wasn’t listening to anyone now. “You should go back…” “Why? They don’t want me there… they want me gone… Why should I go back? Why must I go back to that place?” “Your son is waiting for you… and he’s waiting for you,” I looked at her. She had been with me before I had given birth to my son… and to my daughter who passed right after I held her. “But no one believes me,” “He believes in you… and he is waiting for
Adhler's Point of View “No!” I shouted and ran to her. No. No. NO! This can’t happen. Open your eyes. Open your eyes for me, Samarah. “Yulo… call Yulo right now— you’re here… help her. Help her, Yulo,” I begged. I never thought I would do something like this. I never thought I’d beg this man. He looked at me and then touched Samarah’s face to close Samarah’s reyes… “I am no god, Adhler… I can help her get better… but I can’t bring her back to life—” “No! Do something! She can’t die! Not when… not when she thought I… no!” I cried. I should have not asked her those questions. There were people who were watching us and I had no choice but to ask her that or they would have killed her in an instant. No. No. I hugged her body and shouted. I shouted my heart out… Do I even have a heart? Do I have the means to even hug her right now? This is all my fault. I should have not left her. I should have stayed by her side… I should have— I should have never forced myself into her life
Louise entered the room through the help of a mage because she would have not been able to had she tried to break in. “Charlene!” Louise ran to Charlene’s side… Charlene who looks like she had seen a ghost because of how pale she has become. Louise did not waste another time and put the woman to sleep so they could run away. But Charlene awoke in few hours and demanded that she needed to go back… because she had left the ring that she received from Adhler… the ring that symbolizes that she’s not a murderer. (Note: from here on is the prologue of the story though some part has been edited) Charlene’s Point of View I stand in front of the room we used to meet up in. The cool shade of blue that made it different from the other doors in this hotel. How odd that I never asked him why he painted this door blue when it stands out more by doing so. The knob flats cold on my palm as I twist to enter. I sniff the rustic smell as it settles in my nostrils. "Are you sure you're leaving?"
“What did you do?” Adhler asked. He stared at the woman who was lying dead on the floor. Adhler ran to her but he did not know where to touch her. “What did you do?” he asked Charlene again. “I-I… I don’t know! It wasn’t me, Adhler— It wasn’t me! I was kidnapped… and then… and then I woke up here! She… Oh… what… what is… what happened… the Queen… the Queen!” She cried as she crawled to the corner. Charlene was surprised. She hadn't seen the face of the body on the ground until Adhler came. “I did not do this… It wasn’t me. It was not me Adhler,” she begged, but Adhler was not looking at her. He was staring at the woman on the ground. He went pale when he felt her pulse. “She’s dead. The queen is dead. Samarah—” he cleched his jaw and squeezed his eyes. “You are not going to leave this room without my permission,” “But it wasn’t me! I was not me!” "You don't know that," "What?" "It's a red moon... your father— The werewolf king has said that you becomes a monster whenever it’
“What do you mean the queen is nowhere to be found?” Adhler asked after Daimon reported to him that the Queen had gone missing. Adhler punched the desk, “Have they caught on the plan that the Queen did?” he could not believe that the Queen had gone missing on the day that they planned to execute her plans. They were going to subjugate the King of the Werewolves today… but how would it be possible? How if she’s nowhere to be found? “What about Samarah? Who was left with Samarah!?” Adhler shouted. Yulo pushed the door and exclaimed inside, “You are not with her? Where did you bring Charlene— did you not know that it’s the full moon today?” *** Charlene could feel her head spinning. She blinked her eyes and stood up from where she was laying. Where is she? Charlene looked around and saw that it was the same room that Adhler rented for her… for them to meet. She clenched her chest when the pain started again… her head spinning— she was about to get a glass of water when she stumb
Charlene shivered in the cold when the breeze touched her skin. Adhler put a coat over her shoulder and smirked, “I told you… the bed would have been warmer,” “You are not funny, Your Highness,” Adhler pushed her to the tree and locked her in between his arms. He leaned his face toward Charlene, brushing their noses— he smirked. “Do you think I am trying to be funny? Hmm?” He kissed her. Adhler carried Charlene and went to put her on the blanket that he prepared on the field. It was a famous field in the country for couples to enjoy the night sky and the light of the city. But Adhler specifically emptied the whole place for the both of them to enjoy themselves. “Are you really going to do this out in the open? You are getting bolder, Your Highness,” Charlene smirked. “I hope our son would not be as wild as you are— ahhh! Stop doing that, Your Highness! Adhler! Stop! It tickles,” Adhler laughed as he continued teasing the woman… though he had to stop when a knight entered the
“Why don’t you bring her to the festival, Uncle?” Julian asked as she watched her uncle look devastated. It had been a month since the two proclaimed Luna had given birth. “Festival?” “It’s happening in the city later this night,” Julian jumped off the stairs and looked at Adhler. She sighed at him, “You look like you need the break too, I will watch over your son for you two,” “You just wanted him for yourself, don’t make me laugh, Julian,” the princess rolled her eyes. She took a few books from the shelf and looked at Adhler, “Because he looks just like Charlene,” “When will you call her aunt?” “Do I have to? I want her as my sister more than my aunt, and besides,” she rolled her eyes at Adhler again. “She deserves better than having you,” *** “Festival?” Charlene has started to talk now. Her body is still weak but she could eat on her own now. And she refuses to be fed. “Where? When? Later?” She asked with her eyes sparkling like a child. Adhler nodded, “If only I k
Adhler left the cellar and Keiffer was waiting for him. “It seems like she was not lying, Your Highness. Bodies of two individuals were found in the deep part of the Dark Forest and it was as if a beast had taken a liking to them,” he reported. “I will be heading to the hotel where Samarah is staying,” When Adhler arrived, he heard a loud shout. An agony. He ran to the room and saw Charlene crying while she carried a child covered in cloth. Adhler was late. He had always been late when it came to Charlene. “Samarah,” he called her name. Charlene looked at him and then stared at their child. “Where have you been? Where have you been, Adhle? Our child… our child is gone,” *** It has been two weeks since Adhler stayed with Charlene. Their son is not with them just yet. The mighty dragon was keeping him safe in a shell that he created to fill the prematurity of his birth. Charlene woke up with a heavy chest again, Adhler was told that Charlene had been experiencing the same
Adhler received a report on the situation that the Queen had made. It really did seem like they had captured the Beta and the woman that was behind it all. He went to the cellar where they are being tortured, but instead of shouts… he could only hear laughter. “Look who we have here… the Lycan King,” the woman smirked. Her face looks like it was burned, but her red eyes indicating that she’s a royal from the werewolves are still visible. Adhler glanced at the Beta… William Heran, “Does your son know that you are here? Does he know that you have betrayed your pack?” William smirked at him… “Who knows? Maybe he’s with your Luna?” he let out a chuckle. “Well, I don’t really know… After Alpha Alphonse Adams kicked me out of the pack… I had never seen my son once,” “What does the Alpha know about the things that you did? Is he included,” “Do you really think I would answer you honestly? Why should I do that? Why must I do that? What if I tell you that he’s the one that commanded me to