MELVIN’S POV*A Few Hours Earlier*We left Blood Moon as soon as breakfast was done and we got to Velvet Moon just before dusk fell. The soldiers stationed at Velvet Moon looked very surprised to see the numbers we arrived in.Since coming to Velvet Moon was almost impromptu, I didn’t really have the time or get chance to send a message ahead of our arrival.It didn’t matter though. I was dead set and more focused on the goal. If the goal for coming here could be accomplished then that was all that would matter.I walked slowly around the holding camp that served as our military base scanning every corner I walked past closely.“General!” I heard a familiar voice call out behind me.I turned around and saw Resha standing a few feet away from me.“Yes, Resha,” I raised my head and my brows at her, “Is there something I can help you with?”“Not exactly, sir.” Resha moved closer to me slowly with her hands clasped behind her, “I just wanted to find out if everything is alright.”With my
MELVIN’S POV“I thought I would come over and offer some emotional support,” Valerie said as she stopped in front of me.I squinted at her, “Uhh, emotional support? I don’t think I would be needing that. We are in a military holding camp.”Valerie shrugged at me, “I guess I just wanted to come and help in any way that I could.”“Hmm-hmm,” I hummed at her, not believing a single word coming from her, “Did my mother put you up to this?”Valerie faked a gasp and put a hand over her mouth, “Do you mean to accuse your Mother and me of being cunning and plotting against you? That could be counted as treason, you know?”I rolled my eyes at her, “You know what I meant.”Valerie chuckled, “I know, I know.”She gave me a soft smile as she watched me closely, “It’s been a while since I saw you roll your eyes. It’s a habit of yours that I have missed.”I sighed at her knowing I wouldn't be able to shake her off now and she was already here. It would just be out of place and seemingly rude of me.
MELVIN’S POV“So we are just moving forward on just your… intuition?” Niko spoke up from where he sat. He squeezed his face and almost broke into a laugh as he completed his words. Not just was he trying to underplay my words, but I could sense the anger of what I had just done to Resha echo in his voice.“Only those with superior instincts will know to trust their intuition but since you possess no ounce of good instincts and even knowledge, I cannot blame you for having an issue with my line of thinking.” I paused and laughter broke across the room.I pinched the air with my hand and squeezed my face at Niko, “Think outside the box, lieutenant!”Niko scowled at me but I couldn’t be bothered by him. He was my subordinate and he would remain as such.“Moving on, can we discuss strategy points for if my intuition comes to fruition?” I tapped my hand on the table as I spoke.As I waited for someone to speak, my eyes fell on Resha and an evil thought came to my mind. wouldn't be interes
ARIEL’S POVIt was dawn and as soon as the first crack of morning light hit, we knew it was time to lay siege on Velvet Moon.While the entire camp had to wake up and prepare themselves, I was already awake. I never went to sleep —I couldn’t. Not after what I saw last night. Not after seeing with my own two eyes what Melvin was doing.Melvin and… I couldn’t even bring myself to properly digest the sight of it. I was angry. I was devastated. My heart was shattered.Each time I closed my eyes, all I saw was them. I saw them kissing. I saw them holding each other and my heart broke all over again.It felt like the day I walked out on him, the pain was the same —no, this was stronger. A large lump sat in my throat and nothing I did could push it away.For some reason, I didn’t want Melvin to move on from me. I thought that maybe after all of this, we could resolve everything. Maybe we could be together again. Maybe that innocent love we had... maybe we could build it back up.Part of m
ARIEL’S POV“And how do you know this?” Ralph asked his tone of voice slightly indicating disbelief and uncertainty.I bit my lower lip before I answered his question, “I was behind enemy lines last night. I went to do a sweep and survey of the opposition’s strengths and weaknesses.”The chatter resumed again with them discussing Melvin being in Velvet Moon right now and me also risking my life to go behind enemy lines like that.“Isn’t the princess worried that she might get caught and then killed? That would throw us into a kingdom ruled by Joharres, what would we do then?” I heard one of them say out loud.“Maybe we should hold off for now and wait for him to leave.” I heard another say.Someone else replied, “No way. I say this is our golden opportunity to put an end to their general life. I am sure you all know that he is the son of Joharres, right? Evil begets evil. That’s how it is!”I closed my eyes as more banters and arguments were hurled across the room.“Silence!” I heard
MELVIN’S POVThe morning sun cast its golden rays upon the beautiful landscape of Velvet Moon, illuminating the serene beauty that surrounded us.It was a deceptive calm, a composed disguise that masked the impending storm of battle. As the general of Blood Moon’s army, it was my duty to ensure that our troops were prepared for the imminent clash with Ariel and her forces.This was the moment we had been planning for, strategizing, and refining our battle tactics. Now, it was time to put those plans into action.Gathered before me were my lieutenants; Adonis, Niko, and Kyra with their separate platoons, and the captains with their separate batches.Their eyes fixed upon me with unwavering focus. I spoke with conviction, my voice resonating through the crisp morning air."Remember the plan," I emphasized, my words laced with urgency. "We lie in wait, hidden among the shadows of Velvet Moon. Let Ariel and her troops believe they have the upper hand, let them think they have caught us u
ARIEL’S POVThe adrenaline coursed through my veins, fueling my every move as I faced off against Melvin. Anger burned within me, a burning intensity that pushed me forward.This fight was personal, a night-long awaited opportunity to unleash my fury upon the one who made my heart ache so much.Since last night, I just kept asking myself, why? Why would he open himself up so willingly to another woman? How could he?My anger and pain shot beyond every possible self-control mechanism I could muster and it was evident in how I attacked him.We circled each other, our glowing eyes locked in an intense battle of wills. Melvin's confident smirk infuriated me, his arrogance evident in every calculated move he made.I would make him pay for what he had done, for the heartache he had inflicted upon me. I wanted him to feel it as our claws and fists collided with one another.With a primal roar, I lunged forward, my claws extended, aiming to tear through Melvin's defenses. He met my attack he
ARIEL’S POVI made my way through the dense forest, following the path that led to our new camp. It was a secluded location, chosen for its strategic advantage and the added safety it provided.We had to move swiftly to prevent Melvin and his men from tracking us down. The journey had been long and difficult, and the weight of the recent battle still lingered in the air.As I approached the camp, Ralph emerged from the shadows to greet me. His eyes bore the fatigue of the battle and his clothes were torn in different places and covered with dirt and bloodstains."Ariel," he said, his voice laced with a mixture of relief and concern. "I am glad you are here already. We have been setting up the camp, but it is still a work in progress. Some of the soldiers are still making their way here, and we are in the process of estimating the losses we suffered."I nodded solemnly, the weight of those losses settling upon my heart like an impenetrable darkness. We are fighting against oppression