Imperial Year 455Werewolves are creatures that look like humans but with extraordinary strength and abilities that make them stand out. They have keen senses. Sharp hearing. And their sense of smell is that of a wolf.And there is a phenomenon that makes them distinct from other creatures. They turn into their counterparts… a werewolf. It happens when they reach the right age to turn. A long and painful change occurs in their bodies, making them hostile and bloodthirsty on that very night of awakening.But what if a werewolf does not transform into its counterpart? What if they stay in their human form for the rest of their lives?No one in their kingdom could answer these mysteries… All they knew was that these werewolves were defects. They are stronger than a human, yes, but they are nowhere near the strength of a child werewolf.And when they do not transform at the mentioned age by their ancestors, they are banished to the Island of Skoupidia and never return.“Stop worrying!” Ha
Plans have flaws. Nothing really goes according to what people expect them to be. Either it will suddenly rain, or a storm will come. An earthquake or the end of the world.Some factors just really like to budge in that tiny hole to make everything else worse.And humans like to ditch plans when things do not go their way.“What do you mean you are postponing the wedding?” Charlotte zoomed into her husband when Alphonse announced his decision. “I am postponing the wedding until Weiss’s graduation. I had the King’s approval on this matter, Charlotte,” they knew what it meant to have the matter approved by the King. In this Kingdom, his word might not always be absolute, but it holds a great weight that people could not turn their backs on him.Charlene was just silently listening to them as she sliced her steak. The wedding is the day after tomorrow, and everything is almost finished setting up. It is a wonder to their servants and to the rest of the family but not to her… not to Char
Charlene pulled her hand from Adhler's grip the moment they reached the small forest by the end of the academy. Very few students linger around the area because it emits an ominous atmosphere. Adhler did not even realize they had reached the area until Charlene forced her way out of his grip. "What do you think you're doing?!" Charlene exclaimed. She's panting under her nose. They walked really far from the cafeteria at a fast rate. Adhler slumped to the grass and looked down. He controlled his breathing before gazing at Charlene. "Why did you not get mad?" "Why did you get vexed?" Charlene asked back. She had been thinking what Adhler must have been thinking while they rushed their way out of the cafeteria. But nothing came to mind. Charlene could not understand why Adhler would go to such lengths to defend her. He could be tarnishing his good reputation in the academy. Not that anyone could just defy a royal, but Charlene knew it would not be good for Adhler to be associated
“You mean you don’t remember what happened after you went blackout?” Ms. Hoffman asked Charlene. Though it was not her intention to encounter the young woman again, she was assigned to investigate the matter.Not about the discipline that the fellows had received but about what the young noble suffered. Alphonse was greatly angered by the incident and threatened to retract the investments and donations they had put into the academy.Ms. Hoffman could only feel assured when she learned that the duke’s family still treasured Charlene even after that incident. She would have blamed herself if the young woman suffered a drawback due to her mingling.Weak, Charlene shook her head. She could not really recall what had happened after she passed out. Charlene could remember a guy throwing a rock at her head, causing her to lose consciousness. She felt embarrassed. Charlene could not believe that little bullying like this brought her to this state. Ms. Hoffman asked her some more questions be
Adhler stared at Daimon for a while. He could not gather his thoughts. Now that he looks back, there is very little about the woman that he knows. He does not even know her favorites. What she does when she’s bored, or what her dreams are.Adhler only knows about the Charlene Samarah Adams, who is the younger sibling of his old friend, a fellow student in the academy, and a person he’s starting to fall into.Now, Adhler is even starting to question himself whether he's really falling in love with the woman or is it just the idea of loving her that thrills him. Adhler dismissed Daimon after he examined Charlene. It did not take long for Daimon to stabilize her heartbeat. Adhler instructed him to look further into her condition.Adhler left after making sure that Charlene was asleep. He went straight to his room and slumped onto the bed. He stared at his ceiling, drowning himself deep in his thoughts. ‘What do I want from you? This is not me. I do not do things without gaining somethi
Adler’s POVAfter learning about my brother’s injuries, I had no choice but to go back to the castle and oversee the situation. My father specifically asked for my presence, and the elders are probably gnawing their fangs to see our family go downhill.This has happened before when my mother died. I could still remember them pressuring my father to step down for a while because he was grieving my mother’s passing. They were trying to put Dia on the throne, though he’s obviously too young to handle the weight of the crown.The elders wanted him to be their marionette, to pull strings for his limbs to move by their words. “Prince,” the head butler greeted me when I got off the carriage. A few servants are taking the few belongings I brought from the academy. I certainly would not stay for long, so I only brought my sword and the papers that I still needed to read for my graduation.When I reached my brother’s room, I could smell the nasty and bitter medicine in the air. I wrinkled my n
Adhler’s POV I stared at my father for a while before I felt my heart thumping. Unbelievable. Samarah? So… does the incident she had when she was just five have anything to do with my mother’s accident? I heard that it was an encounter with the vampires at that time. Lycans had no business with the vampires. We had maintained peace with them for centuries time. There is no way they’d suddenly attack one of our kind. The queen, at that. “Do not be alarmed. I investigated the matter. It was a coincidence that they passed through the dark forest that day. I heard the coachman they had on them was a spy from the enemy. They were a victim too, son,” “Why are you defending them,” “I just don’t want you to have wild thoughts about the woman you found interesting,” I was stunned. My lips parted as I shifted my weight to face my father. He had never been this invested in my personal life. He’s an absolute ruler. A definition of how a royal should be. He rules his people and treats his su
“Help me cure my sister’s disease, Adhler. I beg you… help me,” Charlene fell on her knees. Kieffer was about to help her up when Adhler came to her.He glanced at Kieffer, and the latter immediately understood what his gaze meant. “Excuse me,” Kieffer left the room in haste, glancing over the two before finally closing the door.“What happened, Samarah? How did you come here? I’m sure the borders are closed for outsiders now. How come you are here in my room with Kieffer?” Adhler asked. Charlene stared at him.She calmed herself and let Adhler help her sit on the couch. “I don’t know how Kieffer did it,”“He must have used my knights,” Adhler said. “Alright, let’s leave it at that for now. And… tell me what happened,” Charlene did not talk for a while. She just sat there. Adhler was patient. He sat beside her until she was ready to tell him whatever had happened when he was gone. “You left,”“I needed to do something here. It’s a confidential matter so I’m afraid I can’t tell you t