Isadora's POVWith no news or development on the Queen's son's whereabouts, the weight of becoming the next queen pressed heavily on my chest. Seeking a moment of solitude in the early hours of the morning,while everyone was still asleep,before the burial, I decided to spend some time alone in the Queen's chambers on the top floor.Approaching the door, I overheard a voice, crying in a sober tone, saying, "I'm sorry to disappoint you, Mother. Please forgive me."Immediately, as I heard the voice, my heart skipped a beat. Just as I held the door handle to open it, a thick voice stopped me in a commanding tone, saying, "Don't. I wouldn't do that if I were you." Despite the warning, there was something about the voice that drove me crazy.I contemplated for a few more seconds whether to go in or not. The voice repeated yet again, "Go away now, while you still can. Don't say I didn't warn you," thundering with authority.But I couldn't resist the urge. This time, it had gone beyond mere
Isadora's POV:Golem responded in a sarcastic tone, saying, "Ask me to kill somebody? Yes. Ask me to burn down a city to ashes? Perfect. I would even enjoy doing it. But ask me not to do something stupid around my mate? That's one thing I can't promise, Isadora.""Please, it would only be for a little while; you have to understand that I had a life before you showed up," I begged in a desperate tone.Golem responded, "Alright, fine. But you have until after the funeral; you tell him your mate found you and is ready to claim you and put an end to whatever child's play you have going on with him. Is that a deal?" Golem questioned, squinting his eyes."Yes, fine, whatever," I responded, taking a breath of relief.Matamoros finally closed the gap with the men as they gave the surroundings a scrutinizing look. Matamoros kissed my cheeks and said, "Good morning, my love. I didn't see you when I woke up. By the way, what happened in here? It looks like this place was literally attacked by a
Isadoras POVJust then, the elder who was presiding over the funeral took careful steps towards Golem and stared into his eyes in thorough examination. Suddenly, he exclaimed in a loud voice, overwhelmed with surprise, "He's the one! I don't believe it—the lost prince! All hail the king of the South!" He went down on his knees and bowed before Golem.As the elder's words echoed through the cemetery, declaring Golem as the lost prince, the atmosphere shifted dramatically. The crowd's gasps turned into cheers, celebrating the return of their long-lost royal heir. Golem, however, wore a dark expression, his eyes reflecting a mix of surprise and irritation at the unexpected revelation.The park members followed suit, bowing before Golem, their faces filled with awe and reverence. My heart sank as I sensed Golem's displeasure with the sudden turn of events. His jaw clenched as he glanced down at the elder, who knelt by his feet, and it was evident that he was not inclined to embrace his ne
Isadoras povAmidst the chaos, I rushed forward towards Matamoros, desperately checking for any sign of life. But he was gone, and I erupted into tears as I shook him, hoping for a response.Golem, sensing the imminent danger, yelled at me, "Isadora, now is not the time to cry! We don't have time for this; they're getting closer!"Just as I turned around to reply to Golem, an arrow was shot at me, but Golem caught it with a swift motion.The chief guard, accompanied by Lisa, ran over, both panting for breath. The chief guard managed to convey, in between gasps, "My lady, what do we do? They have taken down the gate."Golem vibrantly responded, "The only way to fight fire is with fire, and the only way to fight a surprise attack is with another surprise attack."Panicking, I impatiently responded, "What are you trying to say, Golem? Get to the point."Golem explained, "You guys stand your ground and hold the defense from here. I will turn around and attack them from the air, from behin
Golem povAfter a short while, the chief guard returned and stood beside Isadora. My attention was fixed on the aftermath of the battle, contemplating the situation."Your Highness, the remaining men alive and in good condition to fight are no more than a thousand. The rest are either injured ,dead or they fled during the " the chief guard reported.I sighed, a weight of concern settling on my shoulders. "That's not good enough. Regardless, get them ready."Isadora couldn't hold back her curiosity and interrupted, "Ready for what, Golem?"I wrapped my hands around her hips, a comforting gesture, pulling her close to me"I was going to tell you much later, but since you're this impatient and curious my love, then I might just tell you already."She eyed me suspiciously, folding her arms. "Don't tell me it's what I'm thinking Golem—we can't afford a counter-attack with less than a thousand men ,that is nothing but suicide. Are you trying to get us killed, since the Lycans didn't succee
Golem's pov Before I could respond, someone clapped twice from behind me. As I slowly turned around, I locked eyes with Anastasia, who wore a not-so-friendly expression on her face. She sarcastically said, "Bravo, Bravo, Bravo, Golem. A few days, that's all it took for you to completely forget about me.""It's not like that, Anastasia. Don't put it that way; you make it sound like I'm evil," I responded.Anastasia closed the gap between us, her eyes stern. "Aren't you, Golem?" she said, her voice laced with frustration. "Go ahead and tell me. You forgot about my name!!! Who would ever believe that," she yelled. Taking a deep breath, she continued, "Or maybe it's just me overreacting. You probably hit your head somewhere while flying and suffered from amnesia, am I right?" She held me gently by the chin, examining my face. Suddenly, her eyes turned red with flames, and I could feel the heat of the fire burning within her as she demanded, "Whose lipstick is this, Golem? Don't tell me y
Isadora POVThe atmosphere was tense with grief as the bodies of the massacred were piled up. The chief guard walked up to me and said, "My lady, the number of deceased is numerous. It's impossible for us to give each one an individual funeral."I nodded, wiping tears from my eyes with a handkerchief. "You are right, and besides, we have no time for that. It's best we give them a mass funeral."Just then, two guards approached with a stretcher in hand, the body covered with a white cloth. "My lady, we thought you might want to see him one last time before we have him transferred," one of them said.I lifted the white cloth, and my eyes fell on Matamoros's lifeless form. Instantly, my heart shattered into tiny pieces, and I broke into more tears.With tears streaming down my face, I laid a hand on his chest and whispered, "Matamoros, you were one of the very best things that ever happened to me, and I was one of the worst things to ever happen to you. I hope that one day in the afterli
Golem POV Just as the men chanted and charged forward, Isadora took a step along with them, ready for battle. However, I felt a weight in my chest, the thought of Anastasia haunting me. I pulled her back, knowing I needed to address this before the battle consumed us."My love, we need to talk," I said, my voice carrying the urgency of the matter.Isadora glared at me, her hatred for Leonardis burning in her eyes. I could feel the intensity of her emotions, and I knew I had to let her in on the truth. She responded impatiently, "What about, baby? Can't it wait until we're done with the battle?"I shook my head, the burden too heavy to postpone. "It's kind of urgent, if you don't mind."Isadora sighed, casting a quick glance at the charging men. "Fine, but make it quick baby ,we have the north to destroy."I stared into her eyes, and there was no way I was going to reveal the truth, not with that expression on her face. She didn't seem ready to hear it. So instead, I shifted the topic