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Chapter Twenty-One: His Potential Queen
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BailaThe night passed in restless fits. Every time I closed my eyes, Nolan’s face appeared, his expression dark and full of fury. His threats echoed in my mind, weaving through Salem’s prophecy, which lingered like a foreboding melody I couldn’t escape.I lay tangled in the sheets, staring at the ceiling as shadows danced across the stone walls of my room.The fire in the hearth had long burned down to embers, but the chill in the air felt sharper than ever, biting through the thin fabric of my nightgown. Salem’s words refused to leave me.I had a mate.The thought gnawed at me. I wanted to tell Sara about Salem’s prophecy, to seek her counsel, but something inside me held back. It wasn’t just doubt—it was fear.Could I trust her? Could I trust anyone?Witches didn’t have mates. The idea itself was absurd. Yet Salem’s warning had planted a seed of uncertainty that was slowly taking root. My people’s survival depended on me, and I couldn’t afford distractions, not now.Sleep slipped t
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BailaSara left as soon as she had come.Apparently, there was an urgent matter that required her presence.The door clicked shut behind Sara, leaving me alone with the three maids and the heavy silence that followed.My room, usually a place of solace, now felt suffocating, as if the walls themselves were closing in.The flickering candlelight cast elongated shadows that danced across the stone walls, turning them into silent specters bearing witness to my turmoil.I swallowed the fear in my throat.If I wanted to survive, winning the bride trials was my only option.The gowns the maids carried were a riot of colors—deep crimson, sapphire blue, emerald green, and gold that shimmered like captured sunlight.Their fabrics cascaded like waterfalls, pooling onto the cold floor, a stark contrast against the rough stone. I reached out hesitantly, my fingers brushing against the silk and velvet. The cool, smooth textures sent shivers up my spine, reminding me of the weight of the decision I
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BailaI ran through the forest, my bare feet crunching on dead leaves and branches. From a distance, I could hear the barking dogs assisting the guards in the hunt.The hunt for me.I ducked behind a tree when I found nowhere to hide. I tried to slow my breathing as I wrapped my hand around my necklace and prayed. With tears in my eyes, I lifted my head to the skies.The moon was covered by thick dark clouds. It would rain soon and the dogs would not be able to catch my scent, but I was afraid that the rain would make it difficult for me to escape. What had I done?I had been sent here to change things, to be a difference. Every last witch in the world was counting on me, and I had let them all down. I had done worse than disappoint them; I had repeated the same crime that started the witch hunt—a tradition I could have easily put an end to by winning the bride trials and marrying the high prince.When I closed my eyes, I could still see the horrified look on Ayesha's face.Ayesha!I
Last Updated : 2023-03-23Kindle Chapter Two: Rushing rivers
NolanIn the castle walls of house Caldore, I sat behind my table, looking at the list. A blinding headache was hindering me from fulfilling the list of duties I held in my hand. If the pain persisted, I would have to see a healer and postpone everything I planned to finish before morning.It was the day of my parents' death anniversary. I had made sure no one was at the river. The night guards included. I didn't want to think of the number of lives the river claimed every year on the day of my parents' death anniversary. If I had figured it out sooner, a lot of people would have been saved.At least, the past six years had gone by without a single person drowning in the river. I wondered if the witch's curse had continued even after my parents were dead.A million lives for one. A million by the river.I sighed, pinching the bridge of my nose. All those people had died for the sake of one girl. Witches were vindictive. I knew that now but I wished my parents had known just how vengefu
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BailaI had a strange dream about a man with eyes so blue they frightened and entranced me at the same time. At first, he was a blue-eyed boy who got excited at the little things. His excitement and curiosity were infectious. I could hear his laughter as he ran through the meadow. Soon, he was a man with the same bright blue eyes. The only difference was that he had lost his excitement. His laughter was not as genuine and wild as it used to be.I felt it. The emotion that swallowed him whole was not sadness or trauma. It was loneliness. I could feel his pressing need to have someone and to belong somewhere. I wanted to hold him. I reached out for him but the world swirled into different colors around me.The dream changed, and I was drowning under the moon. I smiled up at the stars as hands reached down and pulled me to the surface. Frost. I heard the wind whisper. Air filled my lungs and I gasped awake.The bed was warm and comfortable. Bed?! I sat up, looking around. Someone had save
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NolanI had backed away from Baila and chosen to stand in a corner far away from her. My heart thudded dangerously fast whenever I was near her.Twelve blasted hells!I had hoped with all my heart that I was wrong and yet when I kissed her, every sleeping part of me had awoken. She was the one. She was mine to protect.I watched her brown eyes gaze outside the window. I was certain she wanted to be free, to leave, but for some reason, she stood still with a lost look on her face.I couldn't let anyone know about her. Not yet.Goddess!The council. What would they say if I told them that my mate was a witch? I squeezed my eyes shut, wondering if I should let her know or watch her walk away forever. The latter was a better option, but somehow, I knew it would be impossible to let her go."Can I stay for a few nights?" she asked.I looked at her. There were a lot of questions I should have asked her. Questions that were very important and necessary for the safety of my people. Instead, I
Last Updated : 2023-03-28Kindle Chapter Five: Royal Physician
BailaI felt quite uncomfortable as I walked alongside Aaron, the captain of the guard. He kept his distance from me like I was a kind of virus that had no cure, but his right hand was always on the hilt of his sword. I was scared to even sneeze. The slightest movement from me could cause Aaron to cut me down. I was sure the captain would not hesitate to kill me.As we walked further and further away from Nolan's room, I wondered why Nolan had asked me about the spell. I had been dying. Surely, I couldn't have cast a spell. I couldn't rule out the possibility though. But my necklace had been around my neck the entire time I was drowning. Besides, I didn't know any spells to call out to a werewolf or any other creature.Mother!No. It couldn't be. My demon had been dormant but the other part of me wasn't. I had also been underwater. That was where the siren part of me thrived. Could that side of me have called out to Nolan?I had never used my siren power before or even tried to tap int
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Baila"The queen was a fireball,"Sara started. "She was so fierce but kind and warm at the same time. She treated me like I was her daughter. When she died, I felt like I lost my mother. Anyways, she and the king had an arranged marriage. She wasn't too happy about it initially but in time, they fell in love. King Arlen was a kind man and Queen Ariadne was his world even after they had Nolan, he doted on her like she was everything. Ariadne used to scold him all the time. It was fun to watch them be together. I miss them but Nolan must miss them more especially since he was crowned king three days after their deaths. He was only ten."I found Sara's hand in the dark and held onto it, squeezing it comfortingly. Unlike Nolan, I still had family but it did not mean that I was less affected by the deaths of the king and queen."Does Nolan have a mate?" I asked. I was scared Sara would snap at me as Aaron did but so far, the royal physician had been nothing but nice to me."No, but I hope h
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BailaSara left as soon as she had come.Apparently, there was an urgent matter that required her presence.The door clicked shut behind Sara, leaving me alone with the three maids and the heavy silence that followed.My room, usually a place of solace, now felt suffocating, as if the walls themselves were closing in.The flickering candlelight cast elongated shadows that danced across the stone walls, turning them into silent specters bearing witness to my turmoil.I swallowed the fear in my throat.If I wanted to survive, winning the bride trials was my only option.The gowns the maids carried were a riot of colors—deep crimson, sapphire blue, emerald green, and gold that shimmered like captured sunlight.Their fabrics cascaded like waterfalls, pooling onto the cold floor, a stark contrast against the rough stone. I reached out hesitantly, my fingers brushing against the silk and velvet. The cool, smooth textures sent shivers up my spine, reminding me of the weight of the decision I
Kindle Chapter Twenty-Two: Let The Trials Begin
BailaThe night passed in restless fits. Every time I closed my eyes, Nolan’s face appeared, his expression dark and full of fury. His threats echoed in my mind, weaving through Salem’s prophecy, which lingered like a foreboding melody I couldn’t escape.I lay tangled in the sheets, staring at the ceiling as shadows danced across the stone walls of my room.The fire in the hearth had long burned down to embers, but the chill in the air felt sharper than ever, biting through the thin fabric of my nightgown. Salem’s words refused to leave me.I had a mate.The thought gnawed at me. I wanted to tell Sara about Salem’s prophecy, to seek her counsel, but something inside me held back. It wasn’t just doubt—it was fear.Could I trust her? Could I trust anyone?Witches didn’t have mates. The idea itself was absurd. Yet Salem’s warning had planted a seed of uncertainty that was slowly taking root. My people’s survival depended on me, and I couldn’t afford distractions, not now.Sleep slipped t
Kindle Chapter Twenty-One: His Potential Queen
BailaThe night air was sharp, carrying a faint chill that made me pull my cloak tighter around me as Sara and I trudged back toward the castle. The streets were unusually quiet, the usual murmur of voices and clatter of hooves replaced by an eerie stillness and the shadows seemed to stretch longer than usual. I kept glancing over my shoulder, the unease from Salem’s prophecy still prickling at the edges of my mind like a splinter too deep to pull out. The words rang in my ears, fragments of their meaning slipping through my grasp no matter how hard I tried to piece them together.A lying mate. A backstabbing friend. A foe turned friend.Sara walked briskly ahead, her green dress swishing against her legs, her shoulders stiff and head bowed low. She had not uttered a word since I told her about Salem being a witch. She had not asked me how I found out or what proof I had and I had not offered an explanation either.In fact, I was relieved by her silence no matter how uncomfortable it
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BailaThe relentless thud of knuckles on my door synced effortlessly with the pounding in my head. The headache torturing me that early morning was the kind of pain that happened every time I had to battle the demon part of me.Unlike the other headaches, this one was not accompanied by the usual screaming in my head demanding that I use my powers. There was no voice lulling and calling me to maim, kill, and destroy.There was only one other demon I knew. One who was the culprit for the headache threatening to make me pass out.Nolan.My muscles screamed in protest as I sat up, and the raw sting in my throat reminded me of how much I had yelled during my argument with Nolan yesterday. He deserved every sharp word I uttered. Unfortunately, I was paying the price for my uncontrolled temper.Whoever was at the door would soon pay that price as well.The knocking continued, grating on my nerves.“I’m coming!” I croaked, throwing the blanket off and shuffling toward the door. My joints felt
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Baila"You know Nolan?" Salem asked, his voice low as he walked me back to the castle. "How do you know him?"I froze, my muscles tightening as I fought to keep my expression neutral. I couldn’t let anything slip. I didn’t know Salem well enough to trust him with the truth about who I really was or how I knew Nolan. Still, he had saved my life, and I knew I owed him something. But not this."Sara, the royal physician, is my friend," I lied, my voice steady though my cheeks warmed against the cold air. "I’m a dancer from a nearby village. I ran out of money, and Sara offered to help."Salem hummed softly, eyes flickering with suspicion. "Sara? I’ve met many of her dancer friends over the years, but never you." His red eyes had darkened to black now, leaving behind an unsettling emptiness."You know Sara?" I tried to sound casual, but inside, my heart pounded. I silently begged him to accept the story and drop the questions. I was already in deep trouble with Nolan; I didn’t need more c
Kindle Chapter Sixteen: An Enemy At The Gate
Nolan I watched as Aaron’s face went blank. His emerald green eyes glazed over, turning that familiar creamy shade whenever someone mindlinked him. By the tension in his posture, fists clenched tight, I knew it wasn’t good news."What’s wrong?" I asked, my patience thinning. I hated not knowing what was happening."It was Rue," Aaron muttered, his voice tight as he referred to his right-hand man, and if Rue had something to say that made Aaron look like this, it couldn't be good. I felt my stomach churn. "What is it?""It’s Salem," Aaron said, swallowing hard. "He’s here."Salem. My jaw tightened at the mere mention of his name. "And what does he want?" I snapped, feeling the familiar rise of anger burn through me. "He brought Baila."My mind raced. "Baila’s locked in her room. I’ve had guards posted there. She..." My voice faltered for a second before the anger took over. "I warned her. I warned her what would happen if she tried to escape!" I slammed my fist into the desk, feelin
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Nolan13years agoIt was going to be a great day. A grand affair filled with joy and all the food I could eat. My mother, Queen Ariadne, had promised me that for my eleventh birthday, the entire kingdom would be in attendance. People would travel from far and wide, bringing gifts. And honestly, it was the gifts that excited me the most. I couldn’t wait to unwrap them all. The thought alone made me giddy.I sprinted down the hallways, greeting everyone I passed—maids, guards, and anyone else who crossed my path. They’d all be there to celebrate with me. Their smiles and laughter echoed behind me as I rushed toward my parents’ quarters. The room was empty, just as I’d guessed it would be.Earlier, Aaron, my best friend and the son of Beta Carmine, the captain of the guards, told me there was a meeting happening between my parents and his father. I decided it was the perfect time to pull a little surprise. They’d never see it coming. Grinning to myself, I crawled under their bed, making
